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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 that includes a word for a deity in its lyrics.

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....

"Oh please stay with me, Diana."
from "Diana" by Paul Anka
Note: The Greek goddess of the Moon was named Diana in the Roman mythology. Goddess of the hunt and of the hunted, she was a consummate huntress. She is often portrayed running through the woods with her hounds around her, pursuing a stag with her bow and arrow. Yet the Sun -- her brother Apollo -- tracked her across the heavens in an unending pursuit.
-- #1, on charts for 29 weeks
submitted by Wellfm

"How the Lord made the bee, and the bee made the honey."
from "Honeycomb" by Jimmie Rodgers
-- #1, on charts for 28 weeks
submitted by Spnnrn

"You are this dreamers only dream, heaven's angel, devil's daughter."
from "(Love Is) Thicker Than Water" by Andy Gibb
-- #1, on charts for 22 weeks
submitted by Aixa

"Thank God I'm A Country Boy"
from song of same name by John Denver
-- #1, on charts for 19 weeks
submitted by Martiemc

"Said I like the way you move your thang, Lord have mercy, you dance so fine."
from "Disco Lady" by Johnnie Taylor
-- #1, on charts for 19 weeks
submitted by Raywiggs

"Leaving me to doubt, talk about God and His mercy."
from "Alone Again (Naturally)" by Gilbert O'Sullivan
-- #1, on charts for 18 weeks
submitted by Baggyguy

"Bless oh Lord this celebration."
from "The Three Bells" by The Browns
-- #1, on charts for 17 weeks
submitted by CAK

"Cracklin' Rosie, make me a smile, God if it lasts for an hour, that's all right."
from "Cracklin' Rosie" by Neil Diamond
-- #1, on charts for 15 weeks
submitted by LWhiteDove

"War, good God y'all..."
from "War" by Edwin Starr
-- #1, on charts for 15 weeks
submitted by RuthGee

"And the people bowed and prayed, to the neon god they made."
from "The Sounds Of Silence" by Simon and Garfunkel
-- #1, on charts for 14 weeks
submitted by Bratdoll

"Lord I'll be there, yes I will."
from "You've Got A Friend" by James Taylor
-- #1, on charts for 14 weeks
submitted by Milmar

"My Sweet Lord"
from song of the name name by George Harrison
-- #1, on charts for 14 weeks
submitted by LindyBeat

"But if feelin' good was easy, Lord, when he sang the blues..."
from "Me and Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin
-- #1, on charts for 12 weeks
submitted by Jackie0203

"In the year 7510, if God's a-comin' He oughta make it by then."
from "In The Year 2525" by Zager and Evans
-- #1, on charts for 12 weeks
submitted by Clete

"And it's been the ruin of many a poor boy, and God I know I'm one."
from "House Of The Rising Sun" by The Animals
-- #1, on charts for 11 weeks
submitted by Trishabug

"At long last, love has arrived, and I thank God I'm alive."
from "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" by Frankie Valli
submitted by Badboybacky

"Never been a sinner I never sinned, I got a friend in Jesus."
from "Spirit In The Sky" by Norman Greenbaum
submitted by ScorerScorchio

"Great God in heaven you know I love you."
from "Vehicle" by The Ides Of March
submitted by Pookie

"I was raised on the good book Jesus till I read between the lines."
from "Stoney End" by Barbra Streisand
submitted by Nanawicki

"Oh dear Lord, these things I pray."
from "Day By Day" by Godspell Cast
submitted by Yankeedog

"You see sir, when I look at the ace it reminds me there is but one God."
from "Deck Of Cards" by Wink Martindale
submitted by Faithflemin

"God her love is true."
from "She Believes In Me" by Kenny Rogers
submitted by AlburS

"I was around when Jesus Christ had His moment of doubt and pain."
from "Sympathy For The Devil" by The Rolling Stones
submitted by Jwarrell

"We gather in the chapel just to sing and praise the Lord."
from "Crying In The Chapel" by Elvis Presley
submitted by Jcolema

"Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me, for me, for me."
from "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen
submitted by Mshook

"Indiana wants me, Lord I can't go back there."
from "Indiana Wants Me" by R. Dean Taylor
submitted by MsFangless

"Praise with elation, praise every morning, God's recreation of the new day."
from "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens
submitted by Pstet

"Jesus tells me, I believe it's true, The red man is in the sunset too."
from "Geronimo's Cadillac" by Michael Murphey
submitted by MrJaded

"We ate and ate at a hot dog stand."
from "Palisades Park" by Freddie Cannon
NOTE: Ate - "In Greek mythology, A goddess, variously regarded as a daughter of Zeus or Eris, personifying men's reckless blindness, later associated with the punishment of crime" - Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary
submitted by 45rpm

"Old fashioned love of God, country, and family is passe."
from "Day For Decision" by Johnny Sea
submitted by RandyPNY

Two point responses: (Two players gave same answer)

"Every night on my knees I pray, dear Lord, hear my plea."
from "Just My Imagination" by The Temptations
submitted by Scoty, Wmbradspa

"Give me hope, help me cope with this heavy loadTrying to touch and reach you with heart and soul, oh m-m-my Lord."
from "Give Me Love - (Give Me Peace On Earth)" by George Harrison
submitted by Ladybug, Melpriddle

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

None!

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