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Post by bboat11 on Jan 27, 2021 23:20:51 GMT -5
So "Shallow" always has been a great song and always will be, and nobody will ever convince me otherwise. It was a huge MOMENT in A Star Is Born when Lady Gaga sang it for the first time! It's no wonder it became such a pop culture phenomenon after that. That being said, Garth is Garth, and Trisha doesn't have the range to make a song like this a showstopper, so I can see why this version isn't a favorite. I enjoy it, but knew I would probably be one of the higher rankers. someguy has some serious GUMPTION though, my goodness! To put this at #1?! Bless your heart
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Post by recordyear on Jan 27, 2021 23:21:15 GMT -5
Tbh that Chase Rice song has better melody and instrumentals than almost all past Chase Rice songs, but the lyrics are horrendous. Garth Brooks continuing his strange choices of covers in his life (Why did he decide to cover Walking After Midnight lmao). At least Trisha sounds good?
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Post by tim on Jan 27, 2021 23:27:15 GMT -5
I enjoyed their cover of “Shallow” more than I thought I was gong to. Even still, it remains a head-scratching choice for a single.
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 27, 2021 23:28:31 GMT -5
18. "God, Sex, & Shame" - Lacy Cavalier
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Post by austin on Jan 27, 2021 23:28:40 GMT -5
I usually like Garth actually but the song had its moment which has come and gone and for whatever reason they both sound awful on it (maybe because Gaga sounds great on the original). Even Trisha doesn’t sound good which made no sense to me.
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Post by tim on Jan 27, 2021 23:31:09 GMT -5
Oh thank goodness. That was...bad.
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Post by tim on Jan 27, 2021 23:33:01 GMT -5
That’s your second top ranking song LBTrocks ?!?
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Post by fearlessarrow on Jan 27, 2021 23:34:34 GMT -5
I'm sure Mr. I Hate Harmonicas will disagree with me on this but this didn't sound remotely country, and it wasn't even that good.
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Post by tim on Jan 27, 2021 23:36:36 GMT -5
I'm sure Mr. I Hate Harmonicas will disagree with me on this but this didn't sound remotely country, and it wasn't even that good. Yea, I agree this isn’t country AT ALL. I kept scratching my head as to why this was ever included (sorry LBTrocks !).
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 27, 2021 23:37:58 GMT -5
I usually like Garth actually but the song had its moment which has come and gone and for whatever reason they both sound awful on it (maybe because Gaga sounds great on the original). Even Trisha doesn’t sound good which made no sense to me.To me the original is so showstopping because there is an impressive juxtaposition between the male voice and the female voice. Gaga has the type of voice who could really turn it up a notch and upstage Bradley Cooper, which is kinda the point of the song. Garth and Trisha just kinda sound like they are singing in the same key the entire time, since she has a much lower voice than someone like Gaga. Their version doesn't ever really "take off" to me.
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 27, 2021 23:39:17 GMT -5
That’s your second top ranking song LBTrocks ?!? He requested it, which was the only reason it was included! (That, and I noticed she's topless for much of the lyric video )
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Post by 🌺CountryLineDancer on Jan 27, 2021 23:42:43 GMT -5
The song itself is more generic than outright bad, other than the cheesy chuckles that you can get out of the title. As suggested in his prediction responses, 🌺CountryLineDancer actually loves it enough to put it at #2! Even as one of a few ppl on Pulse who enjoy Chase, I have to admit that the lyrics is cheap and not the Chase's best song at. But I quite like the melody and the mood of the song, and my absolute hatred towards Shallow helped. I just cannot forgive Shallow, (original song is good, but the the idea that it's making country radio boring and taking away a spot on the chart makes me angry.) I'm impressed that Garth managed to make me say "I miss Dive Bar".
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 27, 2021 23:44:56 GMT -5
17. "Tears Of Gold" - David Bisbal ft. Carrie Underwood
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Post by tim on Jan 27, 2021 23:48:02 GMT -5
I had no idea of what to expect going into “Tears of Gold”...and in the end I kind of liked it sorta kinda maybe??? It definitely wasn’t the worst offender on the list and it was a memorable listen at that.
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 27, 2021 23:49:07 GMT -5
Speaking of not country.... "Tears of Gold" is literally not country, and I know it, but Carrie is still a high-profile country artist, and this was a fairly light release month, so I thought I would throw her a bone. (Plus kamala 2024 truther requested it!) I shouldn't be surprised that it did poorly considering the fact that it's not country and this group is primarily country fans, but I can't help but get into this! The whole thing is catchy af, and Carrie sounds so amazing! Who knew she could sing in Spanish?! Fortunately we can look forward to Carrie showing up more times in the coming months, since she's announced her new album coming this spring It's gospel, but will probably sound WAY more country than this! Lol
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Post by LBTrocks on Jan 27, 2021 23:49:43 GMT -5
I'm sure Mr. I Hate Harmonicas will disagree with me on this but this didn't sound remotely country, and it wasn't even that good. I won't disagree with you that "God, Sex, & Shame" doesn't sound country, but I will disagree (obviously) that it's not a good song lol. I have no regrets asking bboat11 to include this, even tho I was prepared for it to get hardcore tanked and me to get drug for filth for loving it lol but musically AND lyrically, I think it's an absolutely fantastic and gorgous song! Not sure what y'all are hearing, nor do I want to know lol, cuz I adore this. tim yes it is, I'm obsessed with this song lol. Even so, it didn't end up being my #1!
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Jan 27, 2021 23:52:10 GMT -5
I'm sure Mr. I Hate Harmonicas will disagree with me on this but this didn't sound remotely country, and it wasn't even that good. Yea, I agree this isn’t country AT ALL. I kept scratching my head as to why this was ever included (sorry LBTrocks !). I personally like the song, but I do agree that this is fully pop and while I requested the pop song "Tears of Gold" it at least features Carrie and with her singing Spanish I thought it'd be an interesting addition to the list. GS&S was a head-scratcher for sure in its inclusion. That’s your second top ranking song LBTrocks ?!? He requested it, which was the only reason it was included! (That, and I noticed she's topless for much of the lyric video )Me if Lacy was a man :kii:
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Post by LBTrocks on Jan 27, 2021 23:52:16 GMT -5
When did y'all become traditionalists lmao. jk.
Anyway, I don't feel as bad about Lacy's song being out so early when we also got rid of a song that Carrie Underwood is on. I personally really liked "Tears of Gold" but I could see where it might not be for everyone.
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Post by tim on Jan 27, 2021 23:55:23 GMT -5
“In the Ghetto” is on borrowed time I think.
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Jan 27, 2021 23:57:09 GMT -5
Speaking of not country.... "Tears of Gold" is literally not country, and I know it, but Carrie is still a high-profile country artist, and this was a fairly light release month, so I thought I would throw her a bone. (Plus kamala 2024 truther requested it!) I shouldn't be surprised that it did poorly considering the fact that it's not country and this group is primarily country fans, but I can't help but get into this! The whole thing is catchy af, and Carrie sounds so amazing! Who knew she could sing in Spanish?! Fortunately we can look forward to Carrie showing up more times in the coming months, since she's announced her new album coming this spring It's gospel, but will probably sound WAY more country than this! LolYes, CU singing Spanish was the serve of the decade!!! I love "Tears of Gold" but was not surprised to see this at #17 because of the reasons stated; I can see why there might be reservations. I disagree, but I digress lol The Church of Underwood opens its doors on March 26 honey!!! Mark the date of your anointing on the calendar! If you've seen the album trailer video and paid attention to the instrumental in the background, it is CERTAINLY country...I'd go so far as to say as country as "Wasted" at least based on that instrumental. Don't forget that she'll have a second release in March!!!! "Still Woman Enough" ft. Reba and the main artist, Loretta Lynn!!!!
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 27, 2021 23:58:16 GMT -5
Yea, I agree this isn’t country AT ALL. I kept scratching my head as to why this was ever included (sorry LBTrocks !). I personally like the song, but I do agree that this is fully pop and while I requested the pop song "Tears of Gold" it at least features Carrie and with her singing Spanish I thought it'd be an interesting addition to the list. GS&S was a head-scratcher for sure in its inclusion.See, I could have sworn that Lacy Cavalier was somebody who was signed as a country artist, but now that I'm looking back at her history on Apple Music it all seems to be labeled as Pop... Am I going crazy?! Does anybody know what her history is? Like the only reason I included her is because I recognized her name from the country world, lol. Edit: Wait, is she one of the Song Suffragettes? It looks like she's on their remake of Keith Urban's "Female".
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Post by tim on Jan 28, 2021 0:00:53 GMT -5
See, I could have sworn that Lacy Cavalier was somebody who was signed as a country artist, but now that I'm looking back at her history on Apple Music it all seems to be labeled as Pop... Am I going crazy?! Does anybody know what her history is?Going forward you’ll at least know to check the genre of the artist before LBTrocks recommends them
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 28, 2021 0:05:00 GMT -5
16. "Sober As A Drunk" - Kameron Marlowe
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Post by LBTrocks on Jan 28, 2021 0:05:30 GMT -5
Regarding Lacy Cavalier... she is a country artist. I'm not sure what she's currently being marketed as, but she has definitely been in the country world and that's how I know her. nycountryswag.com/lacy-cavalier-tea/
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Post by tim on Jan 28, 2021 0:07:41 GMT -5
“Sober As A Drunk” was my next guess for being on borrowed time. I actually expected this to be out in the bottom 5 if only because it took a few listens to grow on me. I actually kinda ended up liking this towards the end.
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 28, 2021 0:07:46 GMT -5
"Sober As A Drunk" isn't bad, despite my bottom 2 rank. I find it to just be fairly generic mainstream country, which immediately pushed it to the lower regions of my list since I found the overall quality of this list to be fairly strong. I don't think I'll mind hearing this on the radio for the next 70 months.
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Post by LBTrocks on Jan 28, 2021 0:09:06 GMT -5
"Sober As A Drunk" is pretty bad. A friend of mine is a fan of Kameron Marlowe and she played me some of his other stuff and I don't think I hated it, but this one ain't good.
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 28, 2021 0:14:27 GMT -5
#15 was tied with "Sober As A Drunk", but ended up winning the tie because it has a #1 rank.... Let's see what our second #1 loss of the night is!
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Post by kamala 2024 truther on Jan 28, 2021 0:15:46 GMT -5
"Sober As A Drunk" isn't bad, despite my bottom 2 rank. I find it to just be fairly generic mainstream country, which immediately pushed it to the lower regions of my list since I found the overall quality of this list to be fairly strong. I don't think I'll mind hearing this on the radio for the next 70 months.I will throw out my damn radio.
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Post by bboat11 on Jan 28, 2021 0:18:06 GMT -5
15. "In The Ghetto" - Reba McEntire & Darius Rucker
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