Which of Collective Soul's 7 #1 hits has affected you the most and why?

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Which of Collective Soul's 7 #1 hits has affected you the most and why?

by Collective Soul Posted April 03, 2008 03:10:09

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Legendary rock band Collective Soul boasts an impressive 7 #1 hits on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. Which has affected you the most and why? Share a memory or a story from your past on the comments board. The best comments will win a copy of the new 'Afterwords' CD!

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	The World I Know 30% 925 votes
	Shine 22% 670 votes
	December 16% 504 votes
	Heavy 10% 318 votes
	Precious Declaration 7% 218 votes
	Where The River Flows 6% 200 votes
	Listen 5% 147 votes
	Undecided 4% 122 votes

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berg19282 September 13, 2008 07:26:05

Answered: Shine
Shine is the most memorable hit for me. It was the first song of collective soul that i heard. I was celebrating christmas in Galveston Tx, with my family and my brother that album in his stocking we listened to it for hours, and i had wished that i had gotten in instead. i was an intant fan. that was years ago and collective souls has since then been my favorite band. but the most memorable would be the time i got to hear that song in concert. It was in Baqubah Iraq. I was one of the many soldiers sitting in front of a wooden stage listening to the acoustic concert that they put on for us. And it affected me because for that brief while all that was going on dissappeared, and i was lost in the music. After the concert i was lucky enough to have my picture taken with the guys. Although soldiers are considered hero's to most, that picture is in my scrapbook and the caption above it reads my hero's. thank you collective soul
cosmicman September 13, 2008 04:01:08

Answered: Where The River Flows
a million yrs.from now someone will have wish they could been here to see u guys live when they dig tis track and play it.
rob September 12, 2008 23:16:51

Answered: The World I Know
"The World I Know"...lyrically it stands alone against all others, taking you to the actual edge and bringing you back to where you belong...thankful.
DAWG August 30, 2008 20:58:17

Answered: Listen
it's SO! hard to decide Collective Soul has been undoubtedly one of my MOST! favourite bands since day1 (SHINE)
and i have followed their career all along.
Their Collective blend of Rockin guitars along with the well assembled lyrics
it is as though they have lived the same life i have ,or i am on a equal paralell as Collective Soul, cause they get me.
If they will keep putting out music till the day i meet my demise.
I will listen until then.
Reguardless of this outcome of this contest....
I want to thank Collective Soul...for Making the Music for MY/ALL Lifetime
Genene August 28, 2008 06:01:31

Answered: Undecided
I picked undecided because it was the Shine, December, Where The River Flows, and The World I Know songs that reminds me of my husband while he was in rehab for alcohol & painkiller addiction. What I refer to as "the better days". Unfortunately his addictions were too strong and he died December 17, 2006. The first day I went to visit him in rehab, he introduced me to Collective Soul music. I instantly loved the music! Funny thing is, he knew I would...I love and miss him so much! But I will always have the music that reminds me of "the better days".
Girly Girl August 22, 2008 03:06:04

Answered: Heavy
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Brbegrl August 06, 2008 20:12:44

Answered: Heavy
Unfortunately this song reminds me of a relationship that I had to end. The emotional "weight" of this person would "bring me down".
DirtyHarry August 05, 2008 13:16:56

Answered: The World I Know
This song still brings tears to my eyes, even after I depended on this song to see suicide was not an option. I was perm. laid off after 15 yrs. and my finances dwindled. There was no way out. Finally after 4 yrs. I am back on track. God Bless Collective Soul. Thanx for playing Musikfest,Bethlehem,PA . I was there. Tears rolled down. It's the world I know. Thank You !!! I thought you were the headliner. I can't understand why not. I need set list. Peace!!!
Bud August 02, 2008 16:55:33

Answered: Undecided
I am unable to tell you which CS song that I like best. They are ALL so good! I have been a fan for several years. TRUE STORY: I was fortunate enough to see CS play a small club in Spartanburg, SC. Totally unannounced surprise performance. Holy sh*t that was a good show! Plus, CS was so loud that night that they actually blew out some kind of electrical grid in downtown S'burg. Im talking about they blew out the power for like an entire city block! Eventually, I had to leave the club that night because that club was so crowded, and hot & completely dark! As I was walking back to my car (that was parked a few blocks away), the street lights came back on & I heard the roar of the crowd rise up again & the music kicking back in. What an awesomely dangerous night that was. I'm surprised that the Fire Marshall didn't shut the joint down that night! I hope you guys know how good you are! - Bud in South Carolina
MDS4CS July 27, 2008 22:33:57

Answered: Precious Declaration
of the choices listed it is precious declaration, however, "Waisting Time", "Maybe", and "Reunion" have all had a profound affect on me
katheyking July 25, 2008 19:36:14

Answered: Undecided
Actually almost all of CS's songs are my favorite. I call it my "Happy Music" because just listening to Collective Soul can bring me out of any sad, bad, or depressed mood. I love it all! anytime I need a little lift, I just turn on the Collective Soul. Thanks guys! You're MUCH cheaper than therapy ;)
Darth July 25, 2008 18:35:49

Answered: The World I Know
This song moves me... Ive been where this man is in his life! I love this song !
Hapi July 25, 2008 17:12:24

Answered: Heavy
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johnj July 24, 2008 15:11:07

Answered: Shine
Everytime I hear "Shine" I get shivers up and down my spine. Especially the version on "Home: Life From Atlanta"
armi July 24, 2008 07:51:20

Answered: The World I Know
sometimes life can be so hard, its got its ups and downs and sometimes the downs are too much to handle even for a strong minded person like me and this song just puts everything into prospect. and the world can be such a cruel place but u have to make the best of it. its just a beautiful song
cooneyes2003 July 22, 2008 19:19:26

Answered: The World I Know
cuz it expalined so much about life the way it goes i love this song and your songs so down to earth.
Heather July 22, 2008 17:09:32

Answered: Shine
This song has help me through a very rough year and a half of going through a battle of cancer with my fiance'. He was in remission for 6 months only to be ready to fight lung cancer. Thanks for such a great song.
hop along July 19, 2008 17:52:47

Answered: Shine
very inspiring love too see yall again in New Orleans Tipatinas OR House of Blues Best BAND LIVE STAY WITH IT
Jackie July 17, 2008 01:07:00

Answered: December
GREAT song to crank going down the Georgia backroads with the top down. There is nothing better than that! Thank you for sharing such talent with us! :>)
fighterlonglife July 16, 2008 19:45:06

Answered: Shine
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