Shania Twain Album Series - Queen Of Me (Revealing)

[taylor]

Let's find out what missed the Top 5, and then marvel at this mess of a grand finale!!! 

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{Legends Never Rank}
codyj100
austin
tim
someguy
schnetzka
mamooshka
bboat11
SHOOTER
.indulgecountry
castleoblivion26

[taylor]

Jun 23, 2021 16:12:56 GMT -5 castleoblivion26 said:

can "Endless Love" please GTFO. That song is so overrated!

Sure! 

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I want to share

All my love with you

No one else will do...

And your eyes

Your eyes, your eyes

They tell me how much you care

Ooh yes, you will always be

My endless love

Two hearts

Two hearts that beat as one

Our lives have just begun.

6. Endless Love (Lionel Richie ft. Shania)

Written by Lionel Richie
Length: 4:18


Total: 75
Average: 6.82
Std. Dev.: 3.46

codyj100 - 2
bboat11 - 2
schnetzka - 4
.indulgecountry - 4
austin - 6
taylor - 7
mamooshka - 7
tim - 9
SHOOTER - 10
someguy - 12
castleoblivion26 - 12

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{Songs Remaining}
Coat of Many Colors (with Alison Krauss & Union Station)
Don't!
Party For Two
hole in the bottle (Kelsea Ballerini ft. Shania)
Legends Never Die (with Orville Peck)

[taylor]

Just missing the Top 5 is yet another collaboration, this one with Lionel Richie on "Endless Love." This song was first a duet between Richie and Diana Ross in 1992. A few years later, a cover version was released starring Luther Vandross and Mariah Carey; this was considered to be Carey's first high-profile collaboration with another artist. In 2011, Lionel returned to the song, this time with Shania Twain. This was around the same time as "Today Is Your Day" had been released and during the time of her series Why Not? with Shania Twain was airing. The recording process for "Endless Love" was documented in the finale episode of the eight episode miniseries.

This song is incredible! This is definitely another one of Shania's most incredible vocals on record. Her voice blends so well with Lionel Richie's and I'm so pumped to see it do so well here!

[taylor]

I've missed the idea of having parties over the past year...a party for one is too boring!

[taylor]

I'm having me a party

(I don't think I can come)

Uh, uh, this ain't just any kind of party

(Nah, I think I'll stay at home)

Uh, oh, no it's gonna be really, really hot

(Startin' to sound good)

I'm gonna put you on the spot

(Baby, maybe I should)

Yeah, there'll be lots of one on one

(Guess I could be there)

Come on and join the fun

(What should I wear?)

I'll tell you 'bout it

It doesn't matter (Aw yeah) what you wear

'Cause it's only gonna be

You and me there (Whoa!)

I'm having a party

A party for two

Invitin' nobody

Nobody but you.

5. Party For Two

Written by Shania Twain & Mutt Lange
Length: 3:32

ft. Billy Currington:


ft. Mark McGrath:

Total: 70
Average: 6.36
Std. Dev.: 5.50

austin - 1
mamooshka - 1
.indulgecountry - 1
castleoblivion26 - 1
SHOOTER - 4
someguy - 5
schnetzka - 6
codyj100 - 8
bboat11 - 11

I Think I'll Stay At Home
taylor - 16
tim - 16

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{Songs Remaining}
Coat of Many Colors (with Alison Krauss & Union Station)
Don't!
hole in the bottle (Kelsea Ballerini ft. Shania)
Legends Never Die (with Orville Peck)

[taylor]

Well, well, well! Despite everyone predicting "Party For Two" would be a good candidate to take this whole thing, it kicks off our Top 5!! It has the most #1 rankings of any other song in this rankdown, but tim and I managed to offset that by correctly giving it last place rankings.

I don't know what y'all hear in this song. Even as a kid, I never liked it. Then again, it's maybe cause I'm a hermit and don't go to parties (or didn't before the pandemic) despite wanting to, lol. Who knows, all I know is this song is trash to me.

[taylor]

Guess what? We have another TIE!!!! Between our #3 and #4!!!! 

[tim]

About time! I literally cannot stand that song.

[taylor]

4. Coat of Many Colors (with Alison Krauss & Union Station)

Written by Dolly Parton
Length: 3:17


Total: 66
Average: 6
Std. Dev.: 3.38

someguy - 1
mamooshka - 2
austin - 3
codyj100 - 5
.indulgecountry - 5
castleoblivion26 - 5
tim - 6
taylor - 8
SHOOTER - 8
bboat11 - 10
schnetzka - 13

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{Songs Remaining}
Don't!
hole in the bottle (Kelsea Ballerini ft. Shania)
Legends Never Die (with Orville Peck)

[tim]

I’m lowkey shocked that “Legends Never Die” is still in, unless of course that is what tied with “Coat of Many Colors”. I just don’t remember it receiving a ton of support in the new releases rankdown it was featured in not too long ago.

[taylor]

Now I KNOW we all know the legendary icon that is Dolly Parton! "Coat of Many Colors" is one of her biggest hits, with a timeless message about enjoying the little things in life. It was recorded as a cover in 2003 with background accompaniment from Alison Krauss & Union Station, as part of the tribute album Just Because I'm A Woman: Songs of Dolly Parton. That album also includes covers of various Dolly songs from artists such as Melissa Etheridge, Norah Jones, and Emmylou Harris; it also includes a then-new recording of the title track from Dolly herself!

This song is among my favorites of all time (obviously); and it's really hard to get me to enjoy any cover of it quite as much as I do Dolly's. She is not to be touched!! However, Shania turns in a great effort here and Alison turns in wonderful background vocals, sounding eerily similar to Dolly at times!

[taylor]

Jun 26, 2021 12:14:18 GMT -5 tim said:

I’m lowkey shocked that “Legends Never Die” is still in, unless of course that is what tied with “Coat of Many Colors”. I just don’t remember it receiving a ton of support in the new releases rankdown it was featured in not too long ago.

I can't seem to find them in any of the recent New Releases rankdowns, but it was most recently featured in my personal rankdown of my Top 50 songs of 2020! It ended up at #37 in that rankdown, so it has definitely improved in this rankdown!

[taylor]

I keep my cool, play by all the rules

Hmm, I swear ten minutes ago that bottle was full

But I won't cry, about love gone wrong

'Cause tears would water down, this ruby red, I'm sipping on

There's a hole in the bottle (There's a hole), leaking all this wine (Leaking all this wine)

It's already empty and it ain't even supper time (And it ain't even supper time)

Honey, no, I don't miss him

In fact, it slipped my mind

There's a hole in the bottle of wine

Let's go

Alright

Look, it's our prerogative

Haha, to have a little fun?

Right?

Right!

3. hole in the bottle (Kelsea Ballerini ft. Shania)

Written by Kelsea Ballerini, Ashley Gorley, Hillary Lindsey, Jesse Frasure & Steph Jones
Length: 2:36


Total: 66
Average: 6
Std. Dev.: 2.86 (2nd Lowest)

taylor - 1
SHOOTER - 2
castleoblivion26 - 3
bboat11 - 4
someguy - 6
tim - 7
austin - 8
schnetzka - 8
codyj100 - 9
mamooshka - 9
.indulgecountry - 9

[tim]

Jun 26, 2021 12:23:26 GMT -5 taylor said:

Jun 26, 2021 12:14:18 GMT -5 tim said:

I’m lowkey shocked that “Legends Never Die” is still in, unless of course that is what tied with “Coat of Many Colors”. I just don’t remember it receiving a ton of support in the new releases rankdown it was featured in not too long ago.

I can't seem to find them in any of the recent New Releases rankdowns, but it was most recently featured in my personal rankdown of my Top 50 songs of 2020! It ended up at #37 in that rankdown, so it has definitely improved in this rankdown!

That very well could be the rankdown I’m thinking of! For some reason I just thought it had been featured in a previous new releases rankdown, but looking back I don’t think it was.

[tim]

Wow, I literally thought this was going to come down to “hole in the bottle” and “Don’t”. Color me surprised by the top two!

[SHOOTER]

Love both songs left! Won't be mad at either winning (but obviously rooting for my #1).

[taylor]

Taking home the bronze and winning the tie is "hole in the bottle"!! This song is a track on Kelsea Ballerini's self-titled third studio album from 2020. It is her most recent #1 smash, and during its chart run, a remix was released that radio stations had the option of putting into rotation. This is where Shania came in, and she offers a lot to the song imo! It's not terrible without her obviously, but I mean to say that she just adds to the fun of the song! I especially love their banter during the instrumental break after the second chorus, in which they reference Shania's smash hit "Man! I Feel Like A Woman!"

Kelsea herself has consistently been a juggernaut in rankdowns when she brings this song to the game to represent herself with, and her performance with Shania here adds to that consistent and impressive resumé! 

PS. This has the smaller standard deviation, which is what broke the tie with COMC. Since both songs only had one #1 placement, that was the next best tie-breaker imo.

[taylor]

And then there were two!!!

Don't! vs. Legends Never Die (with Orville Peck)

The grand reveal is coming; stay tuned!!!

[tim]

I’d be shocked if an Orville Peck song somehow managed to eek out a win here, so I’m hoping that “Don’t!” is what comes out on top.

[taylor]

Don't

Don't you wish we tried

Do you feel what I feel inside

You know our love is stronger than pride

Don't

No don't

Let your anger grow

Just tell me what you need me to know

Please talk to me don't close the door

Cause I wanna hear you

Wanna be near you

Don't fight

Don't argue

Give me the chance to say that I'm sorry

Just let me love you

Don't turn me away

Don't tell me to go.

1. Don't!

Written by Shania Twain & Mutt Lange
Length: 3:56


Total: 60
Average: 5.45
Std. Dev.: 4.58 (3rd Highest)

tim - 1
bboat11 - 1
SHOOTER - 1
castleoblivion26 - 2
codyj100 - 3
schnetzka - 3
mamooshka - 5
taylor - 9
austin - 9
.indulgecountry - 11
someguy - 15

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Wild heart, got some hazy memories
Bad start, yeah, when you keep bad company
Won't stop 'cause I never lost a fight
Well once or twice

I said, let's go, baby, I got nerves of steel
It's my show, gonna feel the way I feel
Another blow ain't gonna stop me
Wait and see

You got nothing if you ain't got pride so honey take the wheel

I said, baby, we've been up all night
I built that road and walked it every mile
Yeah, takin' orders never been my style, yeah, it's been a while
Well I been rode hard and put up wet
Ain't nothing in this world that I can't get
Yeah, don't you worry 'bout making sure they won't forget
No, it's fine 'cause legends never die.

2. Legends Never Die (with Orville Peck)

Written by Orville Peck & Duncan Jennings
Length: 3:52


Total: 62
Average: 5.64
Std. Dev.: 4.50

codyj100 - 1
schnetzka - 1
taylor - 2
SHOOTER - 3
austin - 4
castleoblivion26 - 4
tim - 5
bboat11 - 6
.indulgecountry - 8

Rode Hard & Put Up Wet
mamooshka - 12
someguy - 16

[SHOOTER]

The taste showed up! Beautiful top-2!

Thanks for hosting taylor

[taylor]

Jun 26, 2021 12:40:42 GMT -5 tim said:

I’d be shocked if an Orville Peck song somehow managed to eek out a win here, so I’m hoping that “Don’t!” is what comes out on top.

You got your wish!

There you have it, folks! Shania's Greatest Hits single "Don't!" comes out on top, just two points ahead of "Legends Never Die," which proves just how wild this rankdown really was! Don't let my ranking fool you--I love the winner! I just don't too often revisit some of the songs that were in the lower part of my Top 10. I also love "Legends Never Die" and I'm really glad to know that it will be featured in a future set of Revenge of the Best!

Thanks for following along y'all, and thanks for waiting for a month for these reveals to happen. That's officially a WRAP on the Shania Twain Album Series!!! Thank you all for participating in these rankdowns; I have had an exponential amount of fun listening to her albums and ranking them with you over the past year. It was a really fun way to try and get through and escape the madness that was the pandemic!

Stay tuned for the Shania Twain Album Tracks rankdown, which will be coming later on this fall!  ;)

[schnetzka]

I thought Legends Never Die was the best Shania sounded in years. I'm really looking forward to see how much her voice has changed from the album Now to her new album (which I will really be annoyed about if it doesn't come by the end of the year).

Thanks for hosting Taylor!

[bboat11]

Somebody should probably go check on someguy...

[.indulgecountry]

"Don't!" is one of the most nauseating vocals she's ever given on record. I literally cannot with this outcome.

[bboat11]

The best version of "Endless Love" is hands down Sara Evans and Mark Anthony's live duet from that televised concert honoring Lionel Richie. I mean, you can take or leave Mark, but Sara's voice is out of this world PERFECT for the song. She's got the powerful high range that Shania doesn't have, which really allows her to turn up the heat as the song progresses. I have always been a little confused that Shania got to record the studio version for Lionel's Tuskegee album, while Sara got asked to sing it live at pretty much the exact same time... I mean, I'm sure the simple answer is that they were just two completely separate events, lol. But it still just felt odd that he re-recorded the studio version with Shania, and then they brought out Sara to sing it live while the album featuring Shania was literally brand new.

Of course Shania knocked this out of the park as well! Which shocked me, because didn't this come right in the middle of the period where she couldn't sing??! This is a HARD song, which forces her into the top of her range and keeps her there for longer than any of her own material ever did. And she completely nailed it! My only complaint is that this studio version feels kinda sterile, like everything is so smoothed out and polished that you can't even tell if there's any chemistry between the two vocalists.

[mamooshka]

Enjoyed hearing everyone's take on each of these tracks. Thanks for hosting, taylor.

[tim]

I'm glad that "Don't" was able to come out on top for the win, but yea that was a photofinish victory and much closer than I would've expected it to be. "Legends Never Die" proved to be a solid contender and garnered much more support than I would've guessed, but I have to admit that it would've felt a bit out of place as winner for this particular rankdown.

I've always personally liked "Don't" and for whatever reason it takes me back in time to the winter of 2004/2005. I just remember putting it on during that time and still remain disappointed by its chart performance, although it wasn't exactly the most radio friendly song to begin with. There wasn't any other song here that I even considered putting at the top of my list, so I'm just glad that a handful others appreciate as much as myself. I do get why others may not particularly like the production or vocal arrangement of this, though, and I must admit in hindsight Shania's vocal issues were actually noticeable here.

Thanks again taylor!

[schnetzka]

Queen of Me (2023)

I have received permission from taylor to host the Queen of Me album rankdown. I will try to do this as close as they have just to make it easier (with my flair, of course). If you have ever saw me around here, you would know that Shania is my #1 artist and so I am extremely excited to be able to host this! I have recently hosted the Lindsay Lohan album series and am excited to branch out even more. Are you ready? Let's Go, (girls)!

Shania revealed she underwent a laryngoplasty (implants were inserted near her vocal chords) in early 2018 to strengthen her voice which suffered damage after a battle with Lyme's Disease near the end of her Up! Tour. She embarked on the Let's Go! Residency in 2019 which was halted during the pandemic and resumed before finishing in 2022. The Queen of Me album is her first one since her vocal surgery. Twain also revealed she suffered from COVID-19 pneumonia during the height of the pandemic which inspired album track "Inhale/Exhale AIR".

The Queen of Me album is Twain's first album since her 1993 self-titled debut album that featured co-writers other than her ex-husband Robert "Mutt" Lange. Twain wrote the entirely of Now alone. Some of the writers on Queen of Me include Twain's son Eja Lange on "Number One" and Twenty One Pilot's Tyler Joseph on "The Hardest Stone".

We will be ranking the Royal Edition of the album and the two Target bonus tracks which have been available on Youtube since album release. Please rank them #1 (favorite) to #19 (least favorite) and send them to me by July 7th. That should be enough time but I will provide an extension if need be.

Song List: (runtime 56:45)

"Giddy Up"

"Brand New"

"Waking Up Dreaming"

"Best Friend"

"Pretty Liar"

"Inhale/Exhale AIR"

"Last Day of Summer"

"Queen of Me"

"Got It Good"

"Number One"

"Not Just a Girl"

"The Hardest Stone"

"On Three"

"Done & Dusted"

"Bone Dry"

"Wanted Man"

"Inhale/Exhale AIR" featuring Breland

"Queen of Me" (acoustic)

"Giddy Up" (Malibu Babie remix)

Please rank all 19 tracks, including the "Inhale/Exhale AIR" Breland feature, the acoustic version of "Queen of Me" and the remix of "Giddy Up!"

"On Three"

"Done & Dusted"

Due: Friday, July 7

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{Previous Album Participants}Kanenrá:ke
austin
codyj100
Troublemaker
someguy
jamesflame
.indulgecountry
ClevelandRox
castleoblivion26
bboat11
jamatthews83
ccarter1023
SHOOTER
taylor
mamooshka
bat1990
tim
🌺CountryLineDancer

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[austin]

Yay! Excited to see how things shake out on this one.