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Post by bboat11 on Feb 20, 2020 20:23:57 GMT -5
We lose "You're Stronger Than Me" next, a song I just realized was a Patsy Cline cover while looking up YouTube videos for this reveal! This song managed to get nearly nothing but bottom-half ranks (the only exceptions are a 4 and a 5 from George Strait Junkie and LBTrocks). I personally think this song isn't very great because of the melody. The lyrics are mildly interesting, but the melody has never been one that brings me much satisfaction. I don't enjoy the minor key in the chorus I think.
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Post by fearlessarrow on Feb 20, 2020 20:25:58 GMT -5
We lose "You're Stronger Than Me" next, a song I just realized was a Patsy Cline cover while looking up YouTube videos for this reveal! This song managed to get nearly nothing but bottom-half ranks (the only exceptions are a 4 and a 5 from George Strait Junkie and LBTrocks ). I personally think this song isn't very great because of the melody. The lyrics are mildly interesting, but the melody has never been one that brings me much satisfaction. I don't enjoy the minor key in the chorus I think. Oh look it's LBTrocks and minor keys!!
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 20, 2020 20:33:24 GMT -5
One more thing I will say about "The Night's Just Right For Love" is that there is a REALLY cool bass line near the end of the song!!! It's right after he sings "morning sunlight shining in your eyes" at the end of the 3rd verse. That bass line is one of my favorite moments on the entire album
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Post by tim on Feb 20, 2020 21:32:45 GMT -5
Despite my last place ranking for "The Night's Just Right For Love" I don't outright dislike the song by any means, but as bboat11 mentioned you really have to be in the mood for this one. I was wondering if by chance I had underranked this one, but nah. I was just thinking earlier that "You're Stronger Than Me" might also be a contender to leave first or in the bottom three and there it goes. I've always enjoyed it well enough and maybe more so if only because it's a Patsy Cline cover, but overall this is just another song from the album that I tend not to revisit much at all.
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 21, 2020 15:25:54 GMT -5
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 21, 2020 15:43:15 GMT -5
Before I leave, I'd like to get us down to the top 5 :)
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 21, 2020 15:49:35 GMT -5
January brought the fever. Sam was right there by her side. Doctor told him, "Son, I'm sorry, But Catherine needs your prayers tonight." Morning light brought Sam a daughter. Fever took his better half. Sam gave Catherine to the water As he held their baby to his chest.
8. "She Took The Wind From His Sails"
Track #10 Runtime: 4:01
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 21, 2020 15:56:50 GMT -5
"She Took The Wind From His Sails" was not exactly a Pulse favorite in this rankdown. It faced enough adversity to stay near the bottom, but then it also got enough consistent love to escape being in danger of finishing in the bottom 2. Honestly, this song has always been a favorite of mine on this album, but I can totally understand why that isn't the case for everybody. It is one of the oddest songs in George's catalog, without a doubt! It's so unlike his usual style, and I can see it rubbing people the wrong way for that reason. I personally think this song tells a really well-crafted story, and does so in such a beautiful way. kamala 2024 truther, tim, and ClevelandRox seem to agree with me :)
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 21, 2020 16:03:19 GMT -5
Beneath a neon chandelier, He leans on polished oak And orders one more whiskey, Lights another smoke. He shivers at the memory, And trembles as he stirs. Some folks think it's him, But me, I think it's her.
7. "Which Side Of The Glass"
Track #9 Runtime: 3:21
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 21, 2020 16:07:44 GMT -5
"Which Side Of The Glass" bows out next. This song was solidly at #7 for most of the submission process. It suffered not really from a lot of low ranks, but mostly from a lot of middling ranks. I think this song is beautiful, both lyrically and melodically. Kinda like "She Took The Wind From His Sails", this one feels like a really weird song from George, but imo he really nails it! I especially love the bass in this first chorus. If you ever listen to it on a good sound system, your jaw will hit the floor when you suddenly hear that bass alternating between like 3 different octaves on the first handful of notes in that first chorus
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 21, 2020 16:13:06 GMT -5
If the door bell rings, We'll just stay in bed and pretend nobody's home. Let the neighbors think we moved away, Or forgot to pay the rent There ain't nothing wrong with this old house, It just needs a little home improvement.
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Track #6 Runtime: 2:45
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 21, 2020 16:16:21 GMT -5
So I have admittedly never given "Home Improvement" enough credit. On the surface, it is a hella catchy song, that I should absolutely love!! However, something about it has always kinda rubbed me the wrong way, and I am not totally sure what it is. I think maybe it just feels a bit like a novelty song rather than a "real" song? Idk, that seems a little silly I know. I definitely dislike the code-a-phone reference, because I have absolutely zero clue what that is, and tbh I bet it was already outdated when this came out in 2000...
Still, I am okay seeing this at #6, because it IS a catchy song.
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 21, 2020 16:16:58 GMT -5
Say hello to your top 5!!!
Don’t Make Me Come Over There And Love You Go On If It’s Gonna Rain If You Can Do Anything Else Looking Out My Window Through The Pain
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Feb 21, 2020 16:29:33 GMT -5
It's about time my #10 went away! I listened to "Home Improvement" again earlier today...and still can't remember a thing about it Very glad that it was blocked from the Top 5. Speaking of, here's my Top 5 prediction that is probably wildly off what we'll eventually see: 1. Go On 2. If It’s Gonna Rain 3. Don’t Make Me Come Over There And Love You
4. Looking Out My Window Through The Pain 5. If You Can Do Anything Else
Have a fun time with Queen Evans, bboat11! :)
i'm bitter as hell that you get to see her in concert while she won't even be in any one of my state's neighbors but that's neither here nor there
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Post by tim on Feb 21, 2020 17:55:52 GMT -5
“She Took The Wind From His Sails” has long been a favorite of mine from this album but I knew going into this that feeling wasn’t likely be shared amongst the others. If I were to pick one song from George’s catalog that stands out the most from the rest of his material I’d likely chose this one because it really is unlike anything he’s recorded before or since. I’ve long wondered what it was about this song in particular that made him decide to record it for this record, but I think it being co-written by Dean Dillon was probably reason enough. I likely could’ve moved up “Which Side of the Glass” one spot because I think George just nails this song vocally with the third verse being especially one of my favorite parts: I turn towards the mirror It's time to face the facts Looking for the reason You're not ever coming backThe way George sings that verse just makes me melt I share bboat11 ’s sentiments regarding “Home Improvement” as I feel like it’s a song that I should like more, but there’s just something about it that I can’t even quite put my finger on which often makes me want to skip it at times (this is the one I’d move down one notch on my list). If my memory serves me correctly, though, this was at the time viewed as a potential single from the album. This song was also one of two Dana Hunt co-writes on the album as she was one of his go-to songwriters for quite a few years including two of George’s biggest charting hits “Check Yes or No” and “Write This Down”. And here’s my predictions for the top five: 5. Don't Make Me Come Over There and Love You 4. Looking At My Window Through the Pain 3. If It's Gonna Rain 2. If You Can Do Anything Else 1. Go On
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Post by .indulgecountry on Feb 21, 2020 22:41:48 GMT -5
Anything but "Go On" ftw please. *fingers crossed*
The other 4 are all songs that I really enjoyed though, as they all come from my top 5!
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Post by tim on Feb 21, 2020 23:37:24 GMT -5
Anything but "Go On" ftw please. *fingers crossed* I'm not all surprised that "Go On" has gone on to become a somewhat polarizing song amongst some. At the time of its release it actually managed to debut inside the Top 40 which for then was still quite a big deal because there were no hourly deals or anything like that as there just was simply still a high demand for anything George released as his lead single. That said, for reasons unknown this song remained rather elusive in his set list as he never once performed it live...that was until his Strait to Vegas shows in 2017 where he performed all of his 60 No. 1 hits over two nights. I do remember hearing from a fellow Strait fan that he did try this out in rehearsals but it just never seemed to work in a live environment.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Feb 21, 2020 23:50:42 GMT -5
I do remember hearing from a fellow Strait fan that he did try this out in rehearsals but it just never seemed to work in a live environment. The audience probably would've all nodded off during that song's performance so it was likely for the best.
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Feb 22, 2020 18:17:14 GMT -5
Alright .indulgecountry you tempted me, but I'm not gonna fall for it tonight, nosiree!
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Post by .indulgecountry on Feb 22, 2020 23:26:04 GMT -5
Alright .indulgecountry you tempted me, but I'm not gonna fall for it tonight, nosiree! Put on "Go On" and enjoy your good night's sleep, sir.
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 25, 2020 1:23:42 GMT -5
This song was also one of two Dana Hunt co-writes on the album as she was one of his go-to songwriters for quite a few years including two of George’s biggest charting hits “Check Yes or No” and “Write This Down”. Speaking of "Write This Down".... OMG that one's literally coming in the next set of albums already!!!!
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 25, 2020 1:29:52 GMT -5
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 26, 2020 0:45:27 GMT -5
Sorry to wait so long that everybody's probably in bed (at least the self-respecting adults who have their lives together and their priorities straight)... It's amazing how these week days can get away from us! I'm gonna go ahead and resume now tho Coming up at #5, we see TWO people lose their #1!!!!!!!! Now's a good time......
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 26, 2020 0:53:11 GMT -5
I'm gonna go ahead and resume now tho Coming up at #5, we see TWO people lose their #1!!!!!!!! Now's a good time..........So go on and leave...
If it's gonna rain, I hope it pours. Thunder and lightning Like never before. 'Cause that's how I feel Here in my heart. If it's gonna rain, Let the storm start.
5. "If It's Gonna Rain"
Track #5 Runtime: 3:47
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 26, 2020 0:59:36 GMT -5
"If It's Gonna Rain" is the first #1 contender to leave us! This song spent a couple lists at #1 in the early part of the submission process, thanks to a relatively strong start from myself and tim . It is the first of only three song to receive multiple #1 ranks, as both myself and kamala 2024 truther were brave (and correct) enough to put this in their top position. fearlessarrow , tim , Cody Wants Out... , and .indulgecountry all came through with top 5 ranks, which was enough to help keep this one afloat despite receiving a few extremely floppy low ranks as well, especially the last place from gardyfan and the bottom 3s from LBTrocks and castleoblivion26 . Honestly, if I had to rank all of George's album tracks, this one would easily be in my top 3 album tracks of George's entire career. That melody is incredible, especially the part where George launches into that high note ('Cause that's how I feeeeeeeeeel). His vocal performance here is definitely noteworthy as well. I literally do not have enough praise to heap onto this song I'm just thankful to see it spend most of the submission process as a top 5 contender, and come so close to finishing as the highest album track!
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 26, 2020 1:04:50 GMT -5
Once again she's chasing memories, And I'm losing everything. But I love her, so I'll wait for her, Looking out my window through the pain.
4. "Looking Out My Window Through The Pain"
Track #3 Runtime: 3:41
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 26, 2020 1:08:11 GMT -5
Which means, we are down to a battle of the three singles!!
Don't Make Me Come Over There And Love You vs. Go On vs. If You Can Do Anything Else
All 3 were #1 contenders! In the end, only one was able to hang on. Let's see which one it is!
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 26, 2020 1:13:52 GMT -5
Oop, I forgot to comment on the last reveal. "Looking Out My Window Through The Pain" is a fantastic song, and I 100% expected it would be the top album track here. I love the way this one feels like a ballad in the verses, but then the beat changes and makes it sound a bit more like a mid tempo in the chorus. And of course, the best part of this song is the use of wordplay in the title! "Looking out my window through the pain", as in you are looking out despite the pain you are experiencing, and you are also looking through the pane of glass. Taking a pun like that and making it so powerful despite being serious is one of George's biggest strengths as an artist. I feel pretty floppy with my #7 rank of this song, but tbh I have kinda overplayed this one through the years. I don't listen to it as much as I used to, and gave it the best grade I could here. It would have been way higher on my list a few years ago, unfortunately.
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 26, 2020 1:19:13 GMT -5
I don't need any explanation For why I crave all your honey talk. Don't make me come over there and love you, 'Cause it's a short walk.
3. "Don't Make Me Come Over There And Love You"
Track #2 Runtime: 2:05
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Post by bboat11 on Feb 26, 2020 1:24:10 GMT -5
The first single to leave us is "Don't Make Me Come Over There And Love You", which has the most insanely long title despite its extreme brevity as a song. It takes you longer to type that song title than it does to listen to the song itself Honestly, this song has always seemed to be pretty reviled among his singles, and I have NO IDEA why. It is catchy, it is clever, and of course his delivery is completely on point for the somewhat humorous and whimsical nature of this song. I am impressed to see it make the top 3 here, because I have pretty much never seen it get any other love, on Pulse or in real life! Also, look, it is an elusive George Strait music video!!! Don't get too close, it might run away!!!
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