“BEST OF 2007”
Polka Fans and the Internet Jockey’s of 247Polkaheaven
have spoken and the results are final!
The Internet Disc Jockeys’s compiled a list making sure every CD released in 2007 was nominated.
Then the IJ’s voted for their favorites of 2007.
Those receiving the most votes in all 5 categories made up the audience ballot.
Polka Fans from around the world cast 4,466 votes for the best Polka CD’s, Songs and Entertainers of 2007.
CATEGORY 1. ALL POLISH STYLE CD’S
Original Number of CD’s Released and Nominated : 20
1. POLKAS FOR CHARITY LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED..Ted Borzymowski
2. BULLETPROOF POLKAS…John Gora & Gorale
3. COME SHARE THE WINE…Jimmy Sturr
4. FLY…Polka Country Musicians
5. HAPPY LOUIE LIVE…Happy Louie
CATEGORY 2. SLOVENIAN (CLEVELAND STYLE) CD’S
Original Number of CD’s Released and Nominated: 17
1. STUDIO TO STAGE…Eric Noltkamper
2. DUELING POLKAS…Walter Ostanek Band and Brian Sklar and the Western Senators
3. THE BEST OF VERNE & STEVE MEISNER…Verne and Steve Meisner
4. POLKA SWEETHEART…Eddie Rodick
5. TOGETHER AGAIN…Walter Ostanek and Bob Kravos TIE
5. BUTTON BOX AT CHRISTMAS…Fred Ziwich TIE
5. THE REST OF THE BEST OF…The Joe Fedorchak Orchestra TIE
CATEGORY 3. CROSS OVER AND (VARIETY) POLKA
Original Number of CD’s Released and Nominated: 16
1. SOLECKTIVE SOUNDS…Kevin Solecki
2. POLKA’S REVENGE…Brave Combo
3. SQUEEZE ME…Squeeze Box
4. POLKA FREAK OUT…Bubba Hernandez & Alex Meixner
5. BAKCYARD PARTY…Copper Box
CATEGORY 4. BEST SONGS OF THE YEAR.
Original Number of Songs Nominated: 142
1. When I Call Your Name….The Knewz
2. Ma, I Miss Your Apple Pie….Eric Noltkamper
3. Let’s Get This Party Started….Frank Liszka
4. Play A Song I Know.…Lenny Gomulka
5. Come Share The Wine (Polka Version).…Jimmy Sturr Orchestra
6. Stan Blout Medley….Brave Combo
7. Daj Mi Buzi Give Me A Kiss Polka….Tom Mroczka & The Music Box
8. At The Polka Fest….Brave Combo
9. If I Fell….Polka Freakout
10. Accordion A Go Go.…Kevin Solecki
11. I Double Dare You….Eric Noltcamper
12. Fly….Polka Country Musicians
13. Karma Chameleon….John Gora & Gorale
14. Kiss of Fire….John Gora & Gorale
15. Old Spinning Wheel Polka….Ampol Aires
16. Daleko Daleko….John Gora & Gorale
17. Remember Me.…Matt Lewandowski
18. 1st. Six Letters Of Christmas….Charm City Sound
19. Before We Say Goodbye.…Hank Guzevich & Chris Borkowski
20. Perko Medley…..Eddie Rodick Band
21. Don’t Play Me a Sad Song at Christmas….Fred Ziwich
22. Razzle Dazzle Polka….Walt Procanyn Orchestra
CATEGORY 5. POLKA ENTERTAINERS OF THE YEAR.
ALL POLKA PERFORMERS, BANDS AND INDIVIDUAL ACTS ARE ELIGIBLE.
Original Number of Polka Artists Nominated: 58
1. POLKA FAMILY BAND
2. BRAVE COMBO
3. EDDIE BLAZONCZYK’S VERSATONES
4. JIMMY STURR ORCHESTRA
5. FRED ZIWICH & THE ISM
