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Post by Ivy Leegue™ on Feb 13, 2021 16:28:55 GMT -5
Hard For The $?
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Post by CagedJuggalo The Third Tanker on Feb 13, 2021 16:30:07 GMT -5
I only have my 1 and 2 left in my Top 10 and right now I'm shaking
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Post by #LisaRinna on Feb 13, 2021 16:52:22 GMT -5
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Post by #LisaRinna on Feb 13, 2021 16:55:23 GMT -5
The top 5!
I Feel Love Last Dance Hot Stuff Bad Girls On the Radio
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Post by singingrulebritannia on Feb 13, 2021 16:57:04 GMT -5
My top 7 minus my 3 and 5
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Post by CagedJuggalo The Third Tanker on Feb 13, 2021 17:14:35 GMT -5
1, 2.....17, 22, 24 💀
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Post by Soulsista on Feb 13, 2021 17:19:01 GMT -5
My top 4 plus my #8. I can dig it.
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Post by samo🦕 on Feb 13, 2021 17:49:48 GMT -5
1, 4, 7, 10, 20
would love to see Last Dance/I Feel Love win but On The Radio is the only one left that really shouldn't
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Post by Glove Slap on Feb 13, 2021 17:59:36 GMT -5
1, 3, 6, 9, 10
No complaints from me.
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Post by newpower on Feb 13, 2021 18:37:49 GMT -5
2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7
Great top 5!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2021 19:31:58 GMT -5
1, 2, 3, 7...25
I can live with that, I suppose.
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Post by Juanca on Feb 13, 2021 23:29:24 GMT -5
15. Walk Away (14): this song has had little recurrent airplay back in Peru, so I only discovered it in the 90s. I really like the more pop beat and production with strong bass and guitar, that make it transcend the disco era. 14. I'll Go with You (11): what an amazing cover! One of my favorites of the decade. And a song that deserved to have a “Believe” or “Can’t get you out of my heart sort oh comeback moment. I loved the “original” international duet hit Time to say goodbye, which I discovered thanks to the DW TV’s top 40 German chart show. I recorded the video sound it in a cassette tape so that I could listen to it often, as it wasn’t a song played in radio stations. By the way, that version is the Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli one -so let’s not forget about Queen Sarah when we talk about this masterpiece either!! When I learned that Donna was doing a cover I was excited to hear her take as I hadn’t heard anything from her since Melody of Love. The result was outstanding. Her vocals were refreshingly as strong as ever, including that last note that’s one of the best endings of a modern dance song to me. The production was spot on, combining the epic classic ballad vibe of the original with the euphoric house sound of the time, making it much more of a timeless classic sounding hit that sounds as good now. It was her last song to become a personal chart topper —and considering my retroactive pre-83 personal charts, she’s in my top 5 of female artists based on number of chart-toppers and top 5. 13. Love Is in Control (13): A strong hit that I loved back then. The 80s robotic vocals is kinda cheesy but brings a smile to my face as it triggers nice childhood memories. The 80s sax and the pre-chorus rock sound are other great elements, as are the background harmonies. Overall a very dynamic and fun tune that I’m glad it made it this high. 12. No More Tears (3): oh, no!!!! I don’t get the hate some people have for this. (Like ranking it in bottom 5?!) I’ve been a big fan of it since I was a kid. The complex structure, with multiple sections and hooks are a main highlight to me. As you go from a melodically strong poignant ballad to another good verse melody that turns into a dramatic pre-chorus and a bombastic catchy chorus, with a great post-orgasmic musical bridge that highlights different instruments, including the divas vocals that are used as such. I guess the vocals are a main issue for some that think it’s too much. Frankly the dramatic telenovela catfight duet has always been a highlight for me. And I think it worked for this type of dramatic dance production, too. I’d rather hear this type of powerful diva vocal fight than extremely melismatic or shouting balladry over singing. By the way, I hadn’t heard the long version until I played the Spotify list for this RD -and I liked it even more. 11. Dim All the Lights (21): I’ve always liked the production and main melody, but I’ve always thought it needed a stronger chorus to counterbalance the already strong verse. Chorus sounds a bit mo like filler or afterthought. Still a very strong song, though. My remaining songs are: 1, 2, 4-10, 17 —pretty good! 10. This Time I Know It's for Real (7): YAAAY!!! I didn’t have much hope to see it in the top 10, so this is a great surprise! This song was love at first listen. I was a big fan of the SAW sound. Rick Astley, Bananarama, Dead or Alive, Kylie Minogue, Michael Davidson had all reached the top of my personal chart. When this song was played in pop stations in Peru, it was great to not only hear her again after ~5 years, but also to see her own the genre and make it work for her. The melody is an ear worm, with an extremely catchy chorus, and in a not-so-common E minor key that already makes it unique. And of course her vocal delivery is outstanding, combining bubbly tenderness in the verses and strong emotion in the choruses, which you can’t find in most high energy SAW songs. In ‘89 this song reached the top of my personal weekly chart and top 20 of my personal yearend chart. Also, the video was quite popular, and I liked it quite a bit, too -especially seeing Donna dancing a bit 9. Love to Love You Baby (17): I appreciate the avant-garde boldness and uniqueness of this almost soft-porn tune. It’s still one of the sexiest songs I’ve ever heard, both in terms of music and vocal delivery. The main chorus melody is hypnotic and sensual, but leaves me wanting for something more in that department that never comes despite the length of the song. That’s the main reason I didn’t rank it higher despite my big appreciation to it. 8. Heaven Knows (6): Great song! Love the elegant, string-laden production, the strong melody in all parts of the song, and the great complement in vocals. A clear standout in her discography. 7. MacArthur Park (5): this is one of my all time favorite disco songs. I really appreciate its complex structure and rich orchestral dance production. Her vocals are also outstanding, and showing a range of emotions as only she could. Further, I think the ridiculousness of the lyrics takes the song to the next level of uniqueness and epicness, especially when it’s so emotionally sung (lol)!! Would’ve loved to see an 80s-like video produced for it 6. She Works Hard for the Money (10): A big hit back home, with pretty good recurrent airplay, and with a classic 80s video. A song I still enjoy and play often. I really like the more modern new wave style that Donna embraced here, with good synths, electric guitars, percussion, plus strong supporting vocals -especially in the final minute- and of course Donna’s strong vocals. I’ll say the songs I ranked 11-6 were all very close! My remaining songs: 1, 2, 4, 8, 9. Good enough! I’ll be super happy with any of my top 5 winning :)
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Post by SHOOTER on Feb 13, 2021 23:31:11 GMT -5
1-2-3-4-6 (and my 6 was almost my 5). Taste prevailed!
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Post by wrip on Feb 13, 2021 23:44:15 GMT -5
My top five is the top five 🥳 really would be content with any winner here, all of these songs are amazing!
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Post by 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 on Feb 14, 2021 1:17:07 GMT -5
"Heaven Knows" was recorded in 1978 as an adaptation/edit from the Live and More album. It features Brooklyn Dreams and it was released as a follow up to "MacArthur Park" reaching #4 on the Hot 100. Brooklyn Dreams recorded it for their album and Donna did backing vocals on it.
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Post by 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 on Feb 14, 2021 1:20:26 GMT -5
One of the weirdest metaphors in Pop music was used for this iconic song, well Donna's version of it, that is. Originally recorded in 1968 by Richard Harris, Donna turned it into a Disco classic 10 years later in a 10 minutes bliss of powerful vocals, strings and horns. The song became an instant smash, selling millions of copies and reaching #1 on the Hot 100 for three weeks. Donna was also nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the Grammys. 7. MacArthur Park
The song is best enjoyed in its longer single version which has that powerful bridge. The song was done as an epic, dramatic suite called "MacArthur Park Suite" which is 17 minutes long. It starts with "MacArthur Park", then goes into "One Of A Kind" and then "Heaven Knows", and then a reprise of "MacArthur Park." Legend has it that OOAK and HK were only written and recorded so the suite would have two additional songs.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Feb 14, 2021 12:18:29 GMT -5
Here we are at the end of this journey... today we will reveal the winner! I hope you guys are ready.
#5 will deliver only one perfect ranking and two of you will lose their #1.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Feb 14, 2021 12:29:19 GMT -5
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Post by #LisaRinna on Feb 14, 2021 12:31:04 GMT -5
Four #1s lost and three perfect rankings will come with the #4 song. I never thought this one would get a #30 ranking but here we go
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Post by CagedJuggalo The Third Tanker on Feb 14, 2021 12:39:53 GMT -5
I'm just happy OTR made Top 5
Meanwhile the fact a 30 was still out there is scary...
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Post by #LisaRinna on Feb 14, 2021 12:54:23 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2021 12:56:08 GMT -5
Ok I'm about to be dragged but I need to say it There is no reason for I Feel Love being higher than Love To Love You Baby. yayyyyy now we can be dragged together
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Post by #LisaRinna on Feb 14, 2021 12:58:59 GMT -5
Now we get to the upper echelon dahlings! YAS!
Only 5 rankings outside of the top 10 with the lowest being #20. A juggernaut.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2021 13:00:51 GMT -5
I'm going to guess Last Dance is coming up next, but I really have no idea. Everything left is a stay-ready all star.
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Post by wrip on Feb 14, 2021 13:06:10 GMT -5
"I Feel Love" is such an incredible song, and for me personally it's an all-time favorite
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Post by #LisaRinna on Feb 14, 2021 13:08:22 GMT -5
Hey mister, have you got a dime? Mister, do you want to spend some time, oh yeah I got what you want, you got what I need I’ll be your baby, come and spend it on meDonna Summer was inspired to write one of her most iconic hits by a real life incident: one of her assistants had been mistaken for a prostitute by a police officer and Donna decided to take this theme and run with it. "Bad Girls" gave the name to her most successful album and sold 2 millions copies, becoming in turn her most successful song ever. The iconic "toot toot, hey, beep beep!" chant was inspired by the song "Bang Bang" by The Cuba Sextet. 3. Bad Girls Points: 567 Average: 7,375 Standard deviation: 5,114Juanca : 1 @antigonerising : 1 wrip : 2 Ivy Leegue™ : 2 Soulsista : 2 Ky : 3kamala 2024 truther : 3singingrulebritannia : 4 newpower : 4 Mirago : 5 SHOOTER : 6 ccarter1023 : 6 mamooshka : 8 Troublemaker : 8 🇯🇲 dollybaby 🇯🇲 : 9 #LisaRinna : 9 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 : 10 Glove Slap : 10 samo🦕 : 10 Sad girls:God : 11 .indulgecountry : 11 bat1990 : 15 CagedJuggalo The Third Tanker : 17 gonecountry : 20
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Post by #LisaRinna on Feb 14, 2021 13:09:49 GMT -5
AND THE PULSE GRAMMY GOES TO....
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Post by bat1990 on Feb 14, 2021 13:13:47 GMT -5
It's probably Hot Stuff, but I wish Last Dance would take it
since tasteless heauxes kept I Feel Love out of the Top 3
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Post by SHOOTER on Feb 14, 2021 13:18:24 GMT -5
Ok I'm about to be dragged but I need to say it There is no reason for I Feel Love being higher than Love To Love You Baby. yayyyyy now we can be dragged together
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Post by Troublemaker on Feb 14, 2021 13:22:16 GMT -5
yayyyyy now we can be dragged together
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