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• • The "Be Unique" category for the week of September 2 - September 6, 2002:

Name a Top 40, 1955-1985 charting song title that contains an occupation.


Uniqueness will be determined by song title. Of all unique submissions, the song which was on the Billboard Top 40 for the longest time receives a bonus point. If two unique answers tie in both highest song position and number of weeks, both submissions will be allotted a bonus point.
Chart positions and number of weeks on Top 40 charts determined by Joel Whitburn's "Top Pop Singles, 1955-1999," Copyright 2000.


Three point responses: (No other player gave same answer)

BONUS POINT FOR....

Caribbean Queen
by Billy Ocean
-- #1, on charts for 26 weeks
submitted by MikeA

Rhinestone Cowboy
by Glen Campbell
-- #1, on charts for 23 weeks
submitted by Faithflemin

Ghostbusters
by Ray Parker Jr.
-- #1, on charts for 21 weeks
submitted by Scoty

The Witch Doctor
by David Seville
-- #1, on charts for 19 weeks
submitted by Bratdoll

Soldier Boy
by The Shirelles
-- #1, on charts for 14 weeks
submitted by MsTinTear

The Ballad Of The Green Berets
by SSgt Barry Sadler
-- #1, on charts for 13 weeks
submitted by Baggyguy

Here Comes The Judge
by Shorty Long
submitted by Jam-gri

Cab Driver
by The Mills Brothers
submitted by Badboybacky

Wichita Linesman
by Glen Campbell
submitted by Jcolema

Telephone Man
by Meri Wilson
submitted by CAK

Dream Weaver
by Gary Wright
submitted by Raywiggs

The Old Philosopher
by Eddie Lawrence
submitted by Pookie

Smooth Operator
by Sade
submitted by AlburS

Mr. Bass Man
by Johnny Cymbal
submitted by Columbo Rudy

Everybody Loves A Clown
by Gary Lewis and The Playboys
submitted by Fourhbcaps

Sky Pilot
by Eric Burdon and The Animals
submitted by Yankeedog

She's About A Mover
by Sir Douglas Quintet
submitted by MrJaded

El Matador
by The Kingston Trio
submitted by 45rpm

The Funky Judge
by Bull and The Matadors
submitted by RandyPNY

Son Of A Preacher Man
by Dusty Springfield
submitted by Jackie0203


Two point responses: (Two players gave same answer)

Tears Of A Clown
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
submitted by Milmar, Clete

Baker Street
by Gerry Rafferty
submitted by MB is me, Nanawicki

Cathy's Clown
by The Everly Brothers
submitted by Tricia, Spnnrn

Private Eyes
by Hall and Oates
submitted by Aixa, Ladybug

The Stripper
by David Rose
submitted by MsFangless, Gargoylemama

If I Were A Carpenter
by Bobby Darin
submitted by Trishabug, Ellenk

Paperback Writer
by The Beatles
submitted by SweetSexyEyes, MNowakow

Secret Agent Man
by Johnny Rivers
submitted by LindyBeat, SPelletier

I Shot The Sheriff
by Eric Clapton
submitted by ScorerScorchio, LWhiteDove

Centerfold
by J. Geils Band
submitted by Mshook, Wellfm

Please Mr. Postman
by The Marvelettes
submitted by Chumley, RuthGee


One point responses: (Three or more players gave same answer)

None!

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