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TAKE IT EASY AWARDS



The Take It Easy Awards were created in 1997 in room 312 in Sesquicentenial Hall at Fordham University by my roommate Matt Fornabaio and I. We were displeased at some of the songs that were overlooked by the Grammy's and decided to create our own awards.
The nominations are chosen by us and the winners are decided by the fans. The number of people voting has increased each year. New categories are added periodically. Check back in December for this year's nominees and a chance to vote.


John Lennon Best Male Vocal
1997: To Make You Feel My Love – Billy Joel
1998: Save Tonight – Eagle Eye Cherry
1999: Praise You – Fatboy Slim
2000: Only God Knows Why – Kid Rock
2001: New York, New York – Ryan Adams
2002: Stuck Inside a Cloud – George Harrison
2003: Never Without You – Ringo Starr

Brenda Lee Best Female Vocal
1997: You Were Meant For Me – Jewel
1998: You’re Still the One – Shania Twain
1999: Beautiful Stranger – Madonna
2000: Breathe – Faith Hill
2001: Whenever, Wherever – Shakira
2002: A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton
2003: Why Can't I? – Liz Phair

Eagles Best Rock Duo or Group Performance
1997: One Headlight – Wallflowers
1998: Zoot Suit Riot – Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
1999: My Own Worst Enemy – Lit
2000: It’s My Life – Bon Jovi
2001: In Too Deep – Sum 41
2002: My Friend’s Over You – New Found Glory
2003: The Anthem – Good Charlotte

Men at Work Best Duo or Group Performance
2000: Absolutely (Story of a Girl) – Nine Days
2001: Stuck in a Moment You Can’t Get Out Of – U2
2002: Game of Love – Santana f. Michelle Branch
2003: Big Yellow Taxi – Counting Crows f. Vanessa Carlton

“Take on Me” Best Video
1997: Virtual Insanity – Jamiroquai
1998: Ray of Light – Madonna
1999: Duel of the Fates – John Williams w/ the London Symphony Orchestra
2000: Next Year – Foo Fighters
2001: New York, New York – Ryan Adams
2002: Fell in Love With a Girl – White Stripes
2003: Hurt – Johnny Cash

Best Album Title
2000: Hooray for Boobies – Bloodhound Gang
2001: Take Off Your Pants and Jacket – Blink 182
2002: They Threw us all in a Trench and Stuck a Monument on Top - Liars
2003: We’ve met an Impasse; By Midnight Well Be Naked - Inventing Edward

“Abbey Road” Album of the Year
1997: Let’s Face It – Mighty Mighty Bosstones
1998: Musical Chairs – Hootie & the Blowfish
1999: The Slim Shady LP – Eminem
2000: All That You Can’t Leave Behind – U2
2001: The Spirit Room – Michelle Branch
2002: Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
2003: Hotel Paper – Michelle Branch

George Harrison Record of the Year
1997: The Impression That I Get – Mighty Mighty Bosstones
1998: Walkin’ on the Sun – Smash Mouth
1999: What’s My Age Again – Blink 182
2000: Beautiful Day – U2
2001: New York, New York – Ryan Adams
2002: Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones
2003: Breathe – Michelle Branch

David Lee Roth People Who Should Quit Award
1997: Hanson
1998: Marilyn Manson
1999: LFO
2000: Backstreet Boys
2001: N*SYNC
2002: Celine Dion
2003: Limp Bizkit

Jimmy Hoffa Whatever Happened To Award
1997: Right Said Fred
1998: Def Leppard
1999: Fine Young Cannibals
2000: The Knack
2001: Toto
2002: Loverboy
2003: Survivor

Song We Can’t Get Out of Our Head
1998: Save Tonight – Eagle Eye Cherry
1999: If I Had a $1,000,000 – Barenaked Ladies
2000: Absolutely (Story of a Girl) – Nine Days
2001: Follow Me – Uncle Kracker
2002: Can’t Get You Out of my Head – Kylie Minogue
2003: The Anthem – Good Charlotte

Song We Love But Don’t Know Why
1998: Fly – Sugar Ray
1999: Steal My Sunshine – LEN
2000: Another Dumb Blonde – Hoku
2001: #1 – Nelly
2002: Heaven – DJ Sammy & Yanou f. Do
2003: So Yesterday – Hilary Duff

Captain & Tenille Worst Song of the Year
1999: Summer Girls – LFO
2000: American Pie – Madonna
2001: I’m a Slave 4 You – Britney Spears
2002: Papa Don’t Preach – Kelli Osbourne
2003: Me Against the Music – Britnet Spears f. Madonna

If I Hear That Song One More Time I’m Going to Scream Award
2002: Days Go By – Dirty Vegas
2002: THe Remedy – Jason Marasz