Kevin's Eleven: The Elevies

The Academy Awards, presented a few weeks ago, marked the end of the the self-indulgence that we have come to know as "Awards Season."  We give out Grammy's, Tony's, Emmy's and Golden Globes to those who represent the top 1% of the 1%.  With all of the nominees and categories and ceremonies, you would think that no stone was left un-awarded... but you would be wrong.

Luckily, I am here to pick up the slack...

Arbitrarily nominated and awarded, this new Award is intended to show 11 individuals or groups that their work deserves recognition, even if there is no rhyme or reason for doing so.

Ladies and gentleman, I give to you:

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The First Annual "Elevies"
  

(11) Best Sax Solo In A Rock Song 

Raphael Ravenscroft: Baker Street 1978

Others Receiving Votes: 
Turn the Page (Seger), Born to Run (Springstein) 

(10) Best Cross-Genre Cover 

Gin And Juice: The Gourds

Others Receiving Votes:
Heartless (The Fray) 

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(9) Best Love Scene Love Song 

Faithfully (Journey): Talladega Knights

Others Receiving Votes:
Magic Man- Heart (Swingers) 

(7) Most Patriotic Song 

America-F#@k Yeah!: Team America World Police

Others Receiving Votes:
Red White and Blue (Lynyrd Skynyrd) 

(5) Best Happy Song In A Movie 

Walking on Sunshine: High Fidelity

Others Receiving Votes:
New Age Girl (Dumb & Dumber) 

(3) Best Instrumental 

Cliffs of Dover: Eric Johnson

Others Receiving Votes:
Jessica (Allman Brothers Band) 

(8) Saddest Song In A Movie 

Mad World (Gary Jules): Donnie Darko

Others Receiving Votes:
Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley)

(6) Best Power Ballad 

18 & Life: Skid Row

Others Receiving Votes:
Home Sweet Home (Motely Crue)

(4) Best Cover 

Killing Me Softly: Fugees

Original By:
Roberta Flack (1973)

(2) Best Song in an Advertisement 

The Golden Age: The Asteroids Galaxy Tour

Check out the Heineken Commercial

(1) Best TV Theme Song 

Cheers: Gary Portnoy

Others Receiving Votes:
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Golden Girls 

-Kevin Aherne