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Post by Private Dancer on Sept 30, 2020 12:21:10 GMT -5
#5 Operator
#4 Let's Hear It For The Boy
#3 Let's Go Crazy
#2 I Feel For You
#1 WhenDoves Cry
I know #1 will be #1 but these are my predictions
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Post by Soulsista on Sept 30, 2020 15:35:51 GMT -5
Today's extra was one of the earliest and biggest freestyle songs. Topping the dance chart, it also peaked at #2 on the soul chart and #8 on the Hot 100.
Let The Music Play - Shannon
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Post by gonecountry on Sept 30, 2020 16:22:01 GMT -5
Today's extra was one of the earliest and biggest freestyle songs. Topping the dance chart, it also peaked at #2 on the soul chart and #8 on the Hot 100.
Let The Music Play - Shannon
Had this hit #1, this would have definitely been a number one contender for the year for me. Love this song. And Give Me Tonight is just as good. |
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Post by Private Dancer on Sept 30, 2020 17:59:55 GMT -5
Today's extra was one of the earliest and biggest freestyle songs. Topping the dance chart, it also peaked at #2 on the soul chart and #8 on the Hot 100.
Let The Music Play - Shannon
Had this hit #1, this would have definitely been a number one contender for the year for me. Love this song. And Give Me Tonight is just as good. Same here. |
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Post by Private Dancer on Sept 30, 2020 18:00:13 GMT -5
Today's extra was one of the earliest and biggest freestyle songs. Topping the dance chart, it also peaked at #2 on the soul chart and #8 on the Hot 100.
Let The Music Play - Shannon
I looooove this song |
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Post by Mirago on Sept 30, 2020 18:15:30 GMT -5
Classic. I didn't mind Jordin Sparks' version either.
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Post by SHOOTER on Sept 30, 2020 19:22:20 GMT -5
1-2-4-6-12
LHIFTB was not top-5 material but I keep forgetting this is Pulse. Fight ya mama, not me cuz I said what I said.
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Post by Private Dancer on Sept 30, 2020 20:35:11 GMT -5
LHIFTB was my #1 it's one of the best songs ever created.
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Post by Juanca on Oct 1, 2020 0:13:37 GMT -5
14. Hello (6): I know this may be a bit too syrupy, but I still like it especially in terms of vocal and instrumental . It was a big hit back home in radio and TV, and a personal chart-topper. Was hoping it could make the top 10.
13. Cool It Now (13): I do like this --it was a personal top 5 back in the day-- but I like the other 12 songs more.
12. I Just Called To Say I Love You (9): Similar to Hello. Another personal chart topper and a song that I still like. It felt more Pop/AC than Soul for this RD, so that's why I barely ranked it inside my top 10, but it's still a song with great melody and vocals, and one of my favorite from his 80s catalog.
11. Ghostbusters (12): Another fun song that reached the top of my personal chart and, like #14 and #12 was a big hit back home. It's got a stronger production than those, but it sounded more pop than Soul.
10. If Only You Knew (18): This was a discovery that I wanted to like, but I didn't like the melody, and I felt it was pretty boring. She sings well as always, but that wasn't enough to skip the bottom in this list unfortunately.
9. Caribbean Queen (3): Another big hit back home, and one of my favorite songs of the year --top 15-- and still a song that I listen to often.
8. Encore (16): Another discovery. Nice vocals, and cool production, but melody didn't grab me enough.
7. Somebody's Watching Me (11): Another personal chart-topper that still sounds good to me. Pretty good production, that I could've ranked slightly higher --but I ended up giving extra points to songs that I felt sounded a bit more soulful.
6. Solid (4): A minor hit back home and in my personal chart, that I've grown to like much more with time. Plus, this sounded pretty soul to me.
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 1, 2020 10:31:31 GMT -5
Welcome back to the conclusion of the Billboard #1 Soul Songs Of 1984 Rankdown! We kick off today's reveals with 2 perfect rankings...and the final #18 to go down. |
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Post by annoymous1 on Oct 1, 2020 10:42:01 GMT -5
Please be Operator !
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 1, 2020 10:44:31 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 1, 2020 10:56:46 GMT -5
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Post by annoymous1 on Oct 1, 2020 11:07:18 GMT -5
I'm happy Let's Hear It For The Boy went top 5 in this rankdown I wanted to rank it at #1 at first ,but there was other good songs on this list.
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 1, 2020 11:07:44 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 1, 2020 11:12:10 GMT -5
Prince vs. Chaka...the top 2 will be revealed shortly!
But first, an extra. It's by a singer who was starting the greatest run of her career. The song topped the Hot 100, but couldn't quite get there on the soul chart, spending 5 weeks at #2.
What's Love Got To Do With It - Tina Turner
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Post by Ivy Leegue™ on Oct 1, 2020 11:40:14 GMT -5
Today's extra was one of the earliest and biggest freestyle songs. Topping the dance chart, it also peaked at #2 on the soul chart and #8 on the Hot 100.
Let The Music Play - Shannon
Fun fact: I met Shannon while we were both contestants on Beat Shazam Season 1. She was the sweetest! Before I realized who she was, she had the vibe of a star. She was there with Bobby from rap group Stetsasonic and when I saw her name in graffiti on the back of her denim jacket, I was like OMG this is THE Shannon that I grew up listening to. Legend! |
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 1, 2020 11:42:56 GMT -5
And now the top 2...they're separated by just 5 points! Usually the song that has the most #1 rankings ends up on top, but as you'll soon see, that's not quite the case here. 2. When Doves Cry - Prince"When Doves Cry" was the first release from the Purple Rain soundtrack. Also topping the Hot 100 and dance charts, it would be crowned Billboard's top pop and soul song for 1984. The song would re-enter the Top 10 of the Hot 100 and R&B charts after his death. Not bad for a song with no bass. MC Hammer sampled it in 1990 for his song "Pray". StatsChart Entry: June 9, 1984 Peak Date: June 30, 1984 Weeks At #1: 8 Weeks In Top 10: 13 Weeks On Chart: 20 Hot 100 Peak: #1 (5 weeks) Points: 320
Average: 3.76Soulsista - 1 mamooshka - 1 Mirago - 1 SHOOTER - 1 anthony11554 - 1 Ivy Leegue™ - 1 annoymous1 - 1 Juanca - 1 B-Boy - 1 gonecountry - 2singingrulebritannia - 3 #LisaRinna - 3 rowellfarm490 - 3 jtd Thee Stallion - 3 🇯🇲 dollybaby 🇯🇲 - 4 craziaskowboi - 5 wyckyd - 5 Private Dancer - 8 .indulgecountry - 8 stallie - 13 Ky - 13
Time for the #1...congrats to gonecountry for a perfect top 3! 1. I Feel For You - Chaka KhanFirst recorded by Prince for his 1979 self-titled album, Chaka made the song her own. Featuring Stevie Wonder on harmonica and Grandmaster Melle Mel rapping, "I Feel For You" was her biggest solo hit, topping the dance chart and reaching the Top 5 on the Hot 100. It would win 2 Grammys for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song. StatsChart Entry: September 15, 1984 Peak Date: November 3, 1984 Weeks At #1: 3 Weeks In Top 10: 13 Weeks On Chart: 21 Hot 100 Peak: #3 Points: 325
Average: 3.52gonecountry - 1craziaskowboi - 1🇯🇲 dollybaby 🇯🇲 - 1.indulgecountry - 1Soulsista - 2 Private Dancer - 2 singingrulebritannia - 2 #LisaRinna - 2 SHOOTER - 2 rowellfarm490 - 2 Juanca - 2 Ky - 2 mamooshka - 3 wyckyd - 3 stallie - 3 Mirago - 4 Ivy Leegue™ - 4 B-Boy - 4 annoymous1 - 8 jtd Thee Stallion - 11 anthony11554 - 14 And that concludes the Billboard #1 Soul Songs Of 1984 Rankdown. Thanks once again to everyone who participated. Stay tuned, 1985 is just around the corner! |
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Post by gonecountry on Oct 1, 2020 11:46:14 GMT -5
A vote for Chaka is really a vote also for Prince, Stevie and Grandmaster Melle Mel. Let's go Chaka!
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Post by #LisaRinna on Oct 1, 2020 11:50:12 GMT -5
YASSSSS CHAKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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Post by anthony11554 on Oct 1, 2020 12:08:40 GMT -5
I been taking huge ls lately in these rankdowns it must be cause my 1 was the winner in those 2 i did
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Post by gonecountry on Oct 1, 2020 12:24:18 GMT -5
Thanks Soulsista for another great rankdown. Glad to see Chaka win for such a signature song. Looking forward to 1985. I peaked at 1985's #1's. I already know my last place. Nothing can possibly beat WATW for pure schlock... |
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Post by Private Dancer on Oct 1, 2020 14:11:57 GMT -5
Today's extra was one of the earliest and biggest freestyle songs. Topping the dance chart, it also peaked at #2 on the soul chart and #8 on the Hot 100.
Let The Music Play - Shannon
Fun fact: I met Shannon while we were both contestants on Beat Shazam Season 1. She was the sweetest! Before I realized who she was, she had the vibe of a star. She was there with Bobby from rap group Stetsasonic and when I saw her name in graffiti on the back of her denim jacket, I was like OMG this is THE Shannon that I grew up listening to. Legend! Lucky |
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Post by Private Dancer on Oct 1, 2020 14:14:45 GMT -5
I'm sooooo glad Chaka won! It's kinda funny how the Top 3 was written and produced by Prince. I'm happy for Chaka and Deniece. I love LHIFTB!
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Post by Soulsista on Oct 1, 2020 15:07:55 GMT -5
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Post by #LisaRinna on Oct 1, 2020 15:23:56 GMT -5
I flopped but at least a great song won! Thank you Soulsista! |
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Post by mamooshka on Oct 1, 2020 15:31:39 GMT -5
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Post by 🇯🇲 dollybaby 🇯🇲 on Oct 1, 2020 15:36:08 GMT -5
YASSSSS CHAKAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA |
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 1, 2020 18:18:58 GMT -5
Wow, I was not expecting this at all! I was totally thinking Prince had it in the bag for logical reasons, but I am so pleasantly surprised to see my #1 win it instead. Great song from Chaka!  |
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Post by Ivy Leegue™ on Oct 1, 2020 20:07:31 GMT -5
SHOCKED that When Doves Cry didn't win, as it is one of the best songs ever made from the best album ever made from the best artist to exist. That said, since I Feel For You was his song to begin with, he still wins. Thanks for another fantastic rankdown!!
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