The Songwriters Hall of Fame announced its nominees for the Class of 2010 Saturday (October 17). In the writer/ performer category, they include Dion, David Gates, Tommy James, John Cougar Mellencamp, Lou Reed, Leon Russell, Cat Stevens and Earth, Wind & Fire. Among the writers nominated are Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart, Jackie DeShannon and Joe South (who are somehow not considered performers), as well as Mark James ("Su****ious Minds"), Luther Dixon ("Soldier Boy") and the teams of Jerry Ragavoy and Bert Burns ("Twist & Shout") and Paul Vance and Neil Pockriss ("Itsy Bitsy Bikini"). Two performers and three non-performers will be chosen and announced early next year.

My vote goes to Dion, the kid from The Bronx, who has overcome obstacles to put to paper, some of the greatest hits from the 60's. Donna The PrimaDonna, Runaround Sue, The Wanderer, Abraham, Martin and John, the man is not only a great singer, but a worthy songwriter. I hope that he makes it.

Hey there Josey, your alright, you have good taste in our neighborhood pal Dion. Didn't he write something for your singer girlfriend?