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Post by bboat11 on Oct 20, 2017 22:31:39 GMT -5
Ugh, "Because You Love Me" is so wonderful and beautiful and amazing! Looking back I probably didn't need to put it in my top 5, but it is still one that I love quite a bit. Jo Dee sounds amazing as ever on it too. If this had missed the top 10 under normal circumstances I would have been mad af, but because everything that is left is so amazing I can deal with this.
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Post by d3vin44 on Oct 20, 2017 22:35:48 GMT -5
I’m SHOCKED! I actually thought this had a shot at winning. I didn’t realize I was alone in thinking that! Haha
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 20, 2017 22:38:01 GMT -5
I’m SHOCKED! I actually thought this had a shot at winning. I didn’t realize I was alone in thinking that! Haha wut
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 20, 2017 22:43:14 GMT -5
Our final non-hit of the rankdown to leave is Jo Dee's ill-fated summer jam about running off with a cute boy she discovers a red light. "It's Too Late to Worry" departs us on the strength of six Top 10s (the most yet), and a whole lot of teens, with only two Bottom 10 placements. With it leaving, this leaves the Delicious Surprise standing on one remaining leg. This single also marks the last time Jo Dee Messina made a music video for one of her singles.
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Post by LBTrocks on Oct 20, 2017 22:45:13 GMT -5
"Too Late To Worry" is a total jam.... fantastic country melody! The lyrics are so good. Love the video too. "No tellin' what they're talking about, or what's going around, it's too late to worry about that now" I adore that lyric! This is such a feel good song. I know I only ranked it at #17 but her music is just so good.
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Post by bboat11 on Oct 20, 2017 22:49:32 GMT -5
This song was a new discovery for me in this rankdown, and it has continued to grow on me SO much since I submitted my list! Jo Dee's voice sounds so unique and awesome on the chorus! But then again, it is not one of her better known songs, so I am not surprised to see it miss the top 10.
Also, can I just say how amazing Jo Dee looks in all the videos from the Delicious Surprise era? I know she has always struggled with her weight, so I was surprised to see how freaking RIPPED she was during that era! You could tell that she felt just as great as she looked too.
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Post by someguy on Oct 20, 2017 22:50:07 GMT -5
Had this been the second single from Delicious Surprise, I think it would have been a #1. Too bad things turned out like they did.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 20, 2017 22:50:47 GMT -5
"It's Too Late to Worry" is truly the hit that got away. It should've been huge. It had all the makings of a smash, and I fully believe it would've been a hit if it were the follow-up to "My Give a Damn's Busted." What could've been. </3
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 20, 2017 22:58:36 GMT -5
Clue for #11:
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Post by someguy on Oct 20, 2017 22:59:53 GMT -5
A park and Martina... not sure, lol
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Post by LBTrocks on Oct 20, 2017 23:00:05 GMT -5
^ lol .indulgecountry I saw what you posted before still have no clue on what is out next tho
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Post by zaclord 🌈 on Oct 20, 2017 23:00:42 GMT -5
I don't everyone's obsessions with "It's Too Late To Worry". I think "Not Going Down" is far superior. But it is better than "Delicious Surprise" that's for sure.
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Post by bboat11 on Oct 20, 2017 23:01:33 GMT -5
I mean, Martina is not exactly in Kansas anymore these days... Except for the occasional family get-together
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Post by LBTrocks on Oct 20, 2017 23:03:54 GMT -5
But how could "Kansas" miss the top 10 tho it's incredible.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 20, 2017 23:04:09 GMT -5
The original picture had 'Kansas' in it so after I posted I panicked and was like 'oh no it's too obvious,' but I guess maybe not to the non-Martina stans, lol. This one hits close to home for me... literally, as the opening lyrics to this song reference growing up near Wichita in a 'mayberry-kinda town.' It's even more bittersweet for tim though, as he becomes the second person to lose his #1 song here, just shy of a Top 10 finish! Six other Top 10s ain't here anymore now, and neither are four sub-Top 20 rankings. This one missed out on the Top 10 by 30 points, so it wasn't particularly close, but just like our last reveal, this one brings Jo Dee's debut era down to one remaining song.
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Post by bboat11 on Oct 20, 2017 23:06:09 GMT -5
Don't let the fact that I am one of the sub-top-20 rankers for this fool you! I love this song! She just has SO many great ones that this one happens to trend towards the bottom of for me
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 20, 2017 23:06:37 GMT -5
And yeah for those that didn't get the clue: Martina McBride grew up in a 'mayberry-kinda town' of Sharon about an hour and a half outside of Wichita.
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Post by LBTrocks on Oct 20, 2017 23:06:55 GMT -5
BUT HOW THOUGH
I know I only ranked this a few spots higher but damn this should have ben top 10! The chorus is ICONIC!
The fact that y'all got "Bring On The Rain" higher than this is sad. Sad sad SAD I tell ya!
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Post by someguy on Oct 20, 2017 23:07:46 GMT -5
This seems like a good spot for this to go. What a great remaining top 10.
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Post by bboat11 on Oct 20, 2017 23:10:06 GMT -5
So yeah, how many Female Vocalist of the Year trophies do I have to win to get a park named after me? Those are some #celebritygoals right there!
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 20, 2017 23:10:47 GMT -5
Your Top 10 y'all: Heads Carolina, Tails California Bye, Bye I'm Alright Stand Beside Me Lesson in Leavin' That's the Way Burn Downtime Bring on the Rain [feat. Tim McGraw] My Give a Damn's Busted Jo Dee's I'm Alright and Burn eras are still showing strong with 4/5 songs left each, with the remaining two being 1 each from her self-titled debut and Delicious Surprise. What's out already: 11. You're Not in Kansas Anymore 12. It's Too Late to Worry 13. Because You Love Me 14. I Wish 15. Was That My Life 16. Delicious Surprise (I Believe It) 17. Dare to Dream 18. Not Going Down 19. Peace Sign 20. I'm Done 21. Do You Wanna Make Something of It? 22. A Woman's Rant 23. He'd Never Seen Julie Cry 24. He's Messed Up 25. Shine 26. Here 27. Biker Chick 28. That's God 29. Will You Love Me [Live] 30. Noel 31. A Joyful Noise 32. Unbreakable [feat. Alyssa Bonagura]
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Post by LBTrocks on Oct 20, 2017 23:12:39 GMT -5
Great top 10 besides "Bring On The Rain" I swear if that song wins.... >
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 20, 2017 23:13:23 GMT -5
Now comes the part where everyone should post what ranks they have left from their list and make their predictions for how they think the Top 10 will shake out! ;)
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Post by bboat11 on Oct 20, 2017 23:16:16 GMT -5
Now comes the part where everyone should post what ranks they have left from their list and make their predictions for how they think the Top 10 will shake out!
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Oct 20, 2017 23:16:48 GMT -5
How is Downtime top 10? I mean I like the song but it has no business in the top 10 of her singles. Super bitter over Because You Love Me and You're Not In Kansas Anymore missing top 10 and that song making it
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Post by someguy on Oct 20, 2017 23:17:48 GMT -5
I'm wondering the same thing about "Burn", lol
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Post by sabre14 on Oct 20, 2017 23:18:36 GMT -5
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Post by bboat11 on Oct 20, 2017 23:19:44 GMT -5
I'm wondering the same thing about "Burn", lol WHAT??!!! "Burn" is like her best song though!!
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Post by someguy on Oct 20, 2017 23:25:03 GMT -5
I'm wondering the same thing about "Burn", lol WHAT??!!! "Burn" is like her best song though!! Buttt...it's not, lol
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Post by bboat11 on Oct 20, 2017 23:28:06 GMT -5
Remaining ranks: 2 3 4 6 8 9 11 13 18 20
Predicted Top 10: 10. Downtime 9. Stand Beside Me 8. My Give A Damn's Busted 7. That's The Way 6. Bring On The Rain 5. Lesson In Leavin' 4. Heads Carolina, Tails California 3. Burn 2. I'm Alright 1. Bye Bye
Seriously though, I would be happy with literally any of these winning....... Absolutely flawless list of songs right here!
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