.indulgecountry
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"You left a mark on my face // And brought a dozen red flags in a vase"
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 26, 2017 23:16:50 GMT -5
This one didn't have the most fanfare, but it is our first reveal yet to not have a single ranking outside of the Top 20, so that's cause for applause at least. The loss of "My Give a Damn's Busted" brings down our first pair of #1s as both I and LBTrocks are left watering the lawn with our top Jo Dee Messina single gone. However, just over half of us lose a Top 10 here as well. This spells the end of Delicious Surprise in the main rankdown, though could some of its album cuts still be to come? Stay tuned!
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.indulgecountry
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"You left a mark on my face // And brought a dozen red flags in a vase"
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 26, 2017 23:17:29 GMT -5
Still think #9 is "My Give A Damn's Busted" lol. .indulgecountry that clue makes me think "Lesson' In Leavin" So yeah gonna say that's next! Lol sorry, you were correct the first time. The clue is that the music videos are similar.
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Post by tim on Oct 27, 2017 1:08:34 GMT -5
This next album track was tied with the #8 that was revealed the other day, but the tie was broken due to someone ( tim ) placing this cut as their overall #1 non-single from Jo Dee Messina. "Just Drive" finds Jo Dee forcefully singing encouraging words (either to herself in the third person or to someone else) to keep the pedal to the metal and not look back, which is slightly reminiscent of her breakthrough hit, "Bye, Bye." Though that one had a bit of a spunky vibe to it, this one reads like Jo Dee is having to convince herself (or affirm another character, depending on how you take the song's viewpoint) that leaving is the only viable option, and shows a fragility in acknowledging the ease with which she could be persuaded to turn around. It's a tried-and-true, but effective theme, and Jo Dee delivers it with the necessary power to sell it. 7. "Just Drive" - Jo Dee Messina
"Don't look back Don't ya look back Oh you're not ready for that Ain't nothin' in the rearview mirror Except a whole lotta tears"
Total Points: 21
tim : 1 castleoblivion26 : 4 .indulgecountry : 7
Maybe it's the "It's just a town, a Texas town" lyric that draws me into this song...but I love it! It's a great song to drive along with when you've had a long day.
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LBTrocks
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Post by LBTrocks on Oct 27, 2017 1:43:02 GMT -5
Still think #9 is "My Give A Damn's Busted" lol. .indulgecountry that clue makes me think "Lesson' In Leavin" So yeah gonna say that's next! Lol sorry, you were correct the first time. The clue is that the music videos are similar. Dang it! This serves as proof to always follow your instincts, lmao. I thought the hint meant that Carrie was going to teach the guy a lesson before she left him or something like that lol idk. But YAS at us having the same number 1!!!!!!! Was not expecting that but I definitely welcome it! ^_^ SO glad this was able to make the top 10; it's a jam.
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BackwoodsBarbie
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Post by BackwoodsBarbie on Oct 27, 2017 4:26:20 GMT -5
It's really wird how my rank is one of the lowest for My Give a Damn's Busted because I actually like this song.
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Post by bboat11 on Oct 27, 2017 7:45:50 GMT -5
Yaaassssss, Jo Dee serving up some major Terri Clark teas! Seriously, this song sounds exactly like what Terri Clark was going for throughout the early-mid 00's. Sassy vocals and sharp witty lyrics, paired with lots of fiddle and rocking electric guitars. "My Give a Damn's Busted" is one of the most clever hooks of all time, and it makes for a truly excellent song. My only problem with this is that it feels a bit like a novelty song sometimes. I love it every time I listen to it, but it isn't one I feel the need to put on immediately when I think of Jo Dee Messina, which is what most of the remaining songs are. So I am okay seeing this one leave at #9.
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Post by bboat11 on Oct 27, 2017 7:48:16 GMT -5
Speaking of Terri Clark, I have wanted to do a Terri Clark rankdown for quite some time...
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Kanenrá:ke
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Oct 27, 2017 9:00:36 GMT -5
Speaking of Terri Clark, I have wanted to do a Terri Clark rankdown for quite some time... lol really though I was planning to announce my intentions once my CMA one is started.
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Post by bboat11 on Oct 27, 2017 9:03:24 GMT -5
Speaking of Terri Clark, I have wanted to do a Terri Clark rankdown for quite some time... lol really though I was planning to announce my intentions once my CMA one is started. [img src="http://yoursmiles.org/ssmile/fun/s0244.gif" alt=" " src="http://images.proboards.com/tongue.gif" class="smile"] LMAO I suppose "do" was not a very specific action word for me to use. What I meant was, I would really like to participate in a Terri Clark rankdown in the very near future! If I had to host it to make it happen I would do it in a heartbeat, but if you want to host it since she is your fave, that would be perfect
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Post by Kanenrá:ke on Oct 27, 2017 9:03:51 GMT -5
Also missed the top 10 start but this is what I have left going into the top 8
1 You're Not In Kansas Anymore 3 4 Downtime My Give A Damn's Busted Peace Sign He'd Never Seen Julie Cry I Wish Delicious Surprise (I Believe It) 11 12 Shine 14 15 Too Late To Worry A Woman's Rant 18 Was That My Life I'm Done Do You Wanna Make Something Of It Here Dare To Dream Not Going Down Because You Loved Me Will You Love Me He's Messed Up Noel That's God A Joyful Noise Biker Chick Unbreakable
Predictions for the remainder 01. I'm Alright 02. Bring On The Rain 04. Heads Carolina, Tails California 05. Bye Bye 06. That's The Way 07. Burn 08. Stand Beside Me
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LBTrocks
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Post by LBTrocks on Oct 27, 2017 9:20:13 GMT -5
Speaking of Terri Clark, I have wanted to do a Terri Clark rankdown for quite some time...
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codyj100
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Post by codyj100 on Oct 27, 2017 13:35:01 GMT -5
So not here for MGADB being out already...but I’ll survive.
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Post by gardyfan on Oct 27, 2017 15:58:40 GMT -5
7 of my top 8 still left.
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.indulgecountry
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"You left a mark on my face // And brought a dozen red flags in a vase"
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 27, 2017 19:44:00 GMT -5
Here at #6 on the album cuts side affair, we have another selection from Jo Dee Messina's breakthrough record, I'm Alright. "Silver Thunderbird" is a bit of a different type of song from Jo Dee's usual free-spirited optimism-in-the-face-of-heartbreak fare. Instead here the narrator offers up a nice dedication to a man and his machine, singing fondly in remembrance about her father's connection to his car from her childhood. It's an endearing tune with a nice laid-back vibe musically. While our last few album tracks all shared three posters' lists in common, this is our first tune to make it onto four Top 10s. It got high marks from two individuals in particular, who placed it in their top three! Also, with d3vin44 finally getting on the board here, bboat11 is the only participant left who hasn't yet had one of his Top 10 album tracks grace the overall list. 6. "Silver Thunderbird" - Jo Dee Messina
"Lookin' good from tail to hood Great big fins and painted steel Man, it looked just like The Batmobile With my old man behind the wheel"
Total Points: 24
d3vin44 : 2 Kanenrá:ke : 3 someguy : 7 austin : 8
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d3vin44
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Post by d3vin44 on Oct 27, 2017 19:49:43 GMT -5
Love Love LOVE Silver Thunderbird!!! :)
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.indulgecountry
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"You left a mark on my face // And brought a dozen red flags in a vase"
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 27, 2017 19:59:28 GMT -5
I just noticed Spotify has the title of this song misspelled. Also I didn't know this until writing up this post but it's a cover of a single by someone named Mark Cohn from the early 90s. His most notable hit was "Walking in Memphis" -- which was released right before his original version of "Silver Thunderbird" -- and was also covered & turned into a hit again by both Cher and Lonestar.
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Oct 27, 2017 20:08:52 GMT -5
sad story about this song. Jo Dee got a Silver Thunderbird as a gift at one point but ended up losing it. I forget the entire story unfortunately but yeah I always felt bad about that
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Post by castleoblivion26 on Oct 27, 2017 20:16:51 GMT -5
I just noticed Spotify has the title of this song misspelled. Also I didn't know this until writing up this post but it's a cover of a single by someone named Mark Cohn from the early 90s. His most notable hit was "Walking in Memphis" -- which was released right before his original version of "Silver Thunderbird" -- and was also covered & turned into a hit again by both Cher and Lonestar. I did not know this was a cover either, that is interesting to know. Will have to look up the original
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Post by someguy on Oct 27, 2017 20:19:31 GMT -5
sad story about this song. Jo Dee got a Silver Thunderbird as a gift at one point but ended up losing it. I forget the entire story unfortunately but yeah I always felt bad about that It was a gift from Tim McGraw. I didn't realize that she lost it though :(
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.indulgecountry
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"You left a mark on my face // And brought a dozen red flags in a vase"
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 27, 2017 20:23:20 GMT -5
I just noticed Spotify has the title of this song misspelled. Also I didn't know this until writing up this post but it's a cover of a single by someone named Mark Cohn from the early 90s. His most notable hit was "Walking in Memphis" -- which was released right before his original version of "Silver Thunderbird" -- and was also covered & turned into a hit again by both Cher and Lonestar. I did not know this was a cover either, that is interesting to know. Will have to look up the original
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Cody Wants Out...
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Oct 27, 2017 20:26:35 GMT -5
I just noticed Spotify has the title of this song misspelled. Get a load of this: one of the albums for my next artist rankdown that I should be launching soon has the song titles all messed up; on the playlist I created, it looked liked I added a few additional album tracks when it's actually the full album version of the singles that were released. I'll explain when I open it up...unless...you want me to open it up this weekend. Everything's already ready.
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.indulgecountry
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"You left a mark on my face // And brought a dozen red flags in a vase"
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 27, 2017 20:27:21 GMT -5
Clue for our #8 reveal in the singles rankdown:
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Post by someguy on Oct 27, 2017 20:28:00 GMT -5
Bye "Burn"!
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.indulgecountry
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 27, 2017 20:37:33 GMT -5
Australian songstress Tina Arena first released "Burn" as a pop song to great success (ironically it peaked at #2 in her native country, as it did on the country charts for Jo Dee Messina) in 1997, a few years before Jo Dee covered it and turned it into a country hit stateside. Another #1 is snuffed out with the reveal of the hit single and title track to Jo Dee's third studio effort. This time it's BlueShades874 who has the misfortune of seeing his top single exit the rankdown, taking another eight Top 10s with it, and a whole bunch of ranks just outside the Top 10. Only one poster had this just outside their Top 20. With this elimination, Burn is now down to just two songs standing, which were the two #1 hits from the era.
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.indulgecountry
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 27, 2017 20:38:20 GMT -5
For anyone unaware of her version:
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Post by LBTrocks on Oct 27, 2017 20:54:29 GMT -5
Crash and BURN baby!
I mean, I like "Burn" okay but again, I don't find it one of her strongest songs and I think it's overrated. Also had no idea it was a cover lmao. Ya learn something new everyday! Tina Arena's version is fine too. They're pretty evenly matched IMO, but I personally find Jo Dee's voice much more interesting.
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.indulgecountry
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"You left a mark on my face // And brought a dozen red flags in a vase"
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 27, 2017 22:15:23 GMT -5
Up next at reveal #7, we have our last song to not boast any #1 rankings. The remaining Top 6 all have at least one poster who ranked it as their #1.
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Post by dub on Oct 27, 2017 22:19:22 GMT -5
Aw the Tina Arena version is cute, and I had no idea it was a thing! I think I prefer Jo Dee's but a nice discovery :)
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LBTrocks
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Post by LBTrocks on Oct 27, 2017 22:23:20 GMT -5
Up next at reveal #7, we have our last song to not boast any #1 rankings. The remaining Top 6 all have at least one poster who ranked it as their #1. I already lost my #1 so I'm just gonna enjoy the rest of this ride! I hope something I like wins and the chance of that happening is pretty good, since I only really dislike my bottom 3. I just don't want "Bring On The Rain" to win tho
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.indulgecountry
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 27, 2017 22:32:01 GMT -5
Up next at reveal #7, we have our last song to not boast any #1 rankings. The remaining Top 6 all have at least one poster who ranked it as their #1. I already lost my #1 so I'm just gonna enjoy the rest of this ride! Our #1*
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