Song Writers Hall Of Fame Class of 2014

Ray Davies and Donovan have been voted into the Songwriter Hall of Fame class of 2014. Madonna, John Mellencamp, Sade, Nile Rodgers and Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and Robert Plant failed to make the cut. Sorry, but you guys don't even touch these two when it comes to quality song writing.

Ray Davies

But what's up with the focus on Ray's early songs in the article I spotted this news in? No mention of "Lola"? "Low Budget"? "Destroyer"?

Donovan

Interesting enough, both Davies and Donovan both wrote a song mentioning Superman in the title. Davies with "(I Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman", and Donovan with "Sunshine Superman". The contrast is that while Davies wishes he could be like Superman, Donovan proclaimed that Superman or Green Lantern had nothing on him.

Certainly you know these gentlemen

Finishing off the five entries are "Midnight Train to Georgia" writer Jim Weatherly, English songwriter Graham Gouldman, and Mark James, who wrote"Always on My Mind".

Congratulations one and all.