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• • The "Be Unique" category for the week of September 16 - September 20, 2002:

Name a Top 40, 1955-1985 charting song that includes a drink in its title.

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....

"Love Is Thicker Than Water" by Andy Gibb
-- #1, on charts for 29 weeks
submitted by Spnnrn

"Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" by Perez Prado
Note: Apple Blossom: 2 oz apple juice...1 oz brandy....1 tsp lemon juice...dash of vodka
-- #1, on charts for 26 weeks
submitted by Milmar

"Don't Stop Til You Get Enough" by Michael Jackson
Note: Get (pronounced 'jet') is a French liqueur made by a subsidiary of Bénédictine with a hottish, mint taste. It was created in 1797 by Jean Get
-- #1, on charts for 21 weeks
submitted by 45rpm

"Manhattan Spiritual" by Reg Owens and His Orchestra
Recipe for a "Manhattan": 2 oz Blended Whiskey, 1 oz Sweet Vermouth, 3 Dashes Bitters, Garnish with a cherry
submitted by MsFangless

"Margaritaville" by Jimmy Buffet
submitted by SweetSexyEyes

"I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water" by Johnny Rivers
submitted by Pookie

"Rip Van Winkle" by The Devotions
Note: "Van Winkle" is a brand of bourbon
submitted by Scoty

"A Sweet Old Fashioned Girl" by Teresa Brewer
Note: One recipe for an "Old Fashioned": 2 oz Scotch, 1/4 oz 151 Proof Rum, 1/2 oz Water, 1/2 tsp Superfine Sugar, 1 dash Bitters, Garnish with Lime Wedge
submitted by Jackie

"An Old Fashioned Love Song" by Three Dog Night
submitted by Wmbradspa

"Little Ole Wine Drinker Me" by Dean Martin
submitted by Badboybacky

"Raspberry Beret" by Prince
Recipe for "Raspberry Beret": 1 Oz. Chambord, 1 Oz. Vodka. Mixers: a splash of Club Soda, 1 Oz. of Cream
submitted by Ladybug

"Toast and Marmalade for Tea" by Tin Tin
submitted by Faithflemin

"Low Rider" by War
Recipe for "Low Rider": 1 1/2 oz. Cuervo Gold, 1/2 oz. Triple Sec, splash Cranberry Juice
submitted by AlburS

"Sweet Cherry Wine" by Tommy James and The Shondells
submitted by Yankeedog

"Cool Shake" by The Del-Vikings
submitted by LWhiteDove

"Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" by Jimmie Rodgers
submitted by Nanawicki

"Love Theme From 'The Godfather (Speak Softly Love)" by Andy Williams
Recipe for a "Godfather": 2 oz Scotch, 1 oz Amaretto
submitted by Wellfm

"Mellow Yellow" by Donovan
"Mellow Yellow" is a brand of soft drink (I had never heard of it but it was confirmed with many online references)
submitted by AgentDCW

"Hold Back The Water" by Bachman-Turner Overdrive
submitted by CAK

"You Beat Me To The Punch" by Mary Wells
submitted by MrJaded

"Spill The Wine" by War
submitted by EllenK

"Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass
submitted by Baggyguy

Two point responses: (Two players gave same answer)

"Sweet Cream Ladies Forward March" by The Boxtops
submitted by Raywiggs, Clete

"Escape (The Pina Colada Song)" by Rupert Holmes
submitted by Radwell, Pstet

"Love Potion Number 9" by The Clovers, The Searchers
Webster's Dictionary definition of "potion": "A mixture of liquids (as liquor or medicine)"
submitted by Spelletier, Jcolema

"Tequila" by The Champs
submitted by Brewman, MikeA

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

"Sherry" by The Four Seasons
submitted by Martiemc, Mshook, MsTinTear, RuthGee

"Black Water" by The Doobie Brothers
submitted by Gargoylemama, ScorerScorchio, Aixa

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