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Post by Verisimilitude on Apr 26, 2021 12:21:43 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 27, 2021 10:48:39 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 27, 2021 11:06:13 GMT -5
Got a trio of extras today. First, the follow-up to their #1 soul hit "Love Overboard". It peaked at #3 soul and was their final Top 10 hit before disbanding.
Lovin' On Next To Nothin' - Gladys Knight & The Pips
Next, her first Top 10 hit on the Hot 100 in a decade, peaking at #5. Also reaching #9 on the soul chart, it was first recorded by Bruce Springsteen.
Pink Cadillac - Natalie Cole
And finally, one of her 4 Top 10 soul hits, peaking at #5.
Husband - Shirley Murdock
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 28, 2021 10:35:21 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 28, 2021 10:43:40 GMT -5
Two more extras today. First up, the first charted solo single by this member of Con Funk Shun. It peaked at #3 on the soul chart.
To Prove My Love - Michael Cooper
Next, the first charted single by this group from Pasadena. It peaked at #2 soul.
Mamacita - Troop
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Post by gonecountry on Apr 28, 2021 20:46:00 GMT -5
I'm working on my submission and will get it in soon. I'm sorry but as much as I love Jeffrey Osborne and Anita Baker, these are two of their weakest singles. How they hit #1 with these two milk duds when ALL of their other incredibly superior songs didn't, I don't get. This is Osbornes only #1 song and Baker only had two. SMDH. But again, these songs. I've seen better....
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 29, 2021 11:22:01 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 29, 2021 11:28:44 GMT -5
Two more extras by this former member of Shalamar. First, a song that was a Top 10 hit on both the soul (#3) and Hot 100 (#10) charts.
Some Kind Of Lover - Jody Watley
Next, the final single from her solo debut. Produced and co-written by Patrick Leonard, it peaked at #11 soul.
Most Of All - Jody Watley
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Post by gonecountry on Apr 29, 2021 11:51:58 GMT -5
Two more extras by this former member of Shalamar. First, a song that was a Top 10 hit on both the soul (#3) and Hot 100 (#10) charts.
Some Kind Of Lover - Jody Watley
Next, the final single from her solo debut. Produced and co-written by Patrick Leonard, it peaked at #11 soul.
Most Of All - Jody Watley
mad, mad love for Ms. Watley. She was so fine on this album |
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Post by 🇯🇲 dollybaby 🇯🇲 on Apr 29, 2021 13:50:52 GMT -5
I'll send mines in later on.
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Post by divasummer on Apr 29, 2021 20:12:11 GMT -5
Someone mentioned this might be a blood bath.
I am filing my nails now.... See you for the results.
Thank you for the Jody Watley shout outs.
She was my 2nd favorite for years until Whitney took over...
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Post by .indulgecountry on Apr 29, 2021 21:16:11 GMT -5
I'll get to mine tomorrow last minute af
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Post by gonecountry on Apr 30, 2021 10:07:25 GMT -5
I had a couple straggler songs I didn't know. I was pretty sure that no one could come close to my ranking for Billy Ocean. I was wrong. We've got a three-way race for last place.
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 30, 2021 10:20:26 GMT -5
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Post by Ty on Apr 30, 2021 10:21:53 GMT -5
I'll get my list in tonight.
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Post by Ivy Leegueâ„¢ on Apr 30, 2021 10:28:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the regular reminders. Been in a deep funk, but will get this done today.
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Post by Soulsista on Apr 30, 2021 10:34:55 GMT -5
Got a couple of extras by this singer who was born in Chicago and raised in LA. The lead single from her sophomore album peaked at #5 on the soul chart.
Baby, Be Mine - Miki Howard
Her follow-up was this duet with a member of LeVert. It peaked at #4 soul
That's What Love Is - Miki Howard & Gerald Levert
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Post by Ivy Leegueâ„¢ on Apr 30, 2021 19:21:44 GMT -5
So...it's sad to see the quality of hits dip as I get older, but there are some real gems here. Oh...and I learned that, outside of You Are My Lady (one of my OBSESSIONS as a kid and I always thought it was kinda sad/wistful for some reason) and Rock Me Tonight, I REALLY have no use for Freddie Jackson. Like...how do you go from those songs to the other songs of his that have popped up on these rank downs and more importantly, how were these even hits?! Also...OMG...I was talking about Girlfriend by Pebbles the Scammer in a PM thread because it randomly popped up on my iTunes and I started laughing at The Deele's dramatic-ass entrance. I can imagine them wearing pink Victorian ruffles and holding eye masks or something. SO campy and flamboyant. Y'all, I am high and I was playing Love Is The Power by Teddy Penderassdown the whole time and rocking with my eyes closed, thinking it was Joy.  Why couldn't THAT song have been the hit instead? Also, I forgot about Fishnet until that hook dropped and I was transported to my 8 year old nasty ass singing that song all the damn time. They call me Loosey 'cuz I'm so loose. I forgot about this song too, but I remembered the rap. Totally forgot that was Roxanne Shante. Meanwhile, Stevie's out here getting hits for breathin'! |
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Post by Soulsista on May 1, 2021 10:49:06 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on May 1, 2021 10:57:38 GMT -5
Got a couple of extras today. First, the follow-up to their #1 soul hit "System Of Survival". It peaked at #3 on the soul chart.
Thinking Of You - Earth, Wind & Fire
Next, the lead single from his Lovesexy album. It peaked at #3 soul.
Alphabet St. - Prince
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Post by Soulsista on May 2, 2021 11:56:21 GMT -5
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Post by Soulsista on May 2, 2021 12:11:34 GMT -5
Got a couple of extras from this British superstar. His blockbuster album Faith also saw great success in urban markets, topping the soul albums chart and producing 5 Top 40 soul singles. Three of those singles reached the Top 10, with one hitting #1 (and we'll get to that song in this rankdown). Up first is one of those Top 10 soul hits, peaking at #6. It was also one of his 4 #1s on the Hot 100 from Faith.
Father Figure - George Michael
Next, another #1 on the Hot 100 from Faith. Co-produced by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, it peaked at #8 on the soul chart. The music video was choreographed by Paula Abdul.
Monkey - George Michael
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Post by #LisaRinna on May 2, 2021 12:52:39 GMT -5
I'm ready!!
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2021 13:43:31 GMT -5
98% sure my top 10 is about to be annihilated, but ready nonetheless
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Post by Soulsista on May 2, 2021 14:02:03 GMT -5
In the meantime, you can go ahead and make some predictions.
Which songs do you think will make the top 5?
Which songs do you think will make the bottom 5?
Which song will have the highest standard deviation?
Which song will have the lowest standard deviation? |
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Post by SHOOTER on May 2, 2021 14:52:13 GMT -5
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Post by gonecountry on May 2, 2021 18:58:25 GMT -5
wild ass guesses:
top 5:
Man In The Mirror - Michael Jackson
Just Got Paid - Johnny Kemp
My Prerogative - Bobby Brown
Don't Be Cruel - Bobby Brown
Giving You The Best That I Got - Anita Baker (maybe)
bottom 5:
Loosey's Rap - Rick James feat. Roxanne Shante
Tumblin' Down - Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers
Everything I Miss At Home – Cherrelle
Roses Are Red - The Mac Band feat. The McCampbell Brothers
She's On The Left - Jeffrey Osborne
highest SD:
Dial My Heart - The Boys
lowest SD:
Man in the Mirror
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Post by Soulsista on May 3, 2021 10:12:06 GMT -5
Reveals will begin shortly!
But first, an extra. This soul legend teamed up with Full Force for his 1988 album. The lead single and title track peaked at #2 on the soul chart.
I'm Real - James Brown
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Post by Soulsista on May 3, 2021 10:45:53 GMT -5
 Welcome to the Billboard #1 Soul Songs Of 1988 Rankdown! As a reminder, here are the 34 songs you were asked to rank: Love Overboard - Gladys Knight & The Pips I Want Her - Keith Sweat Girlfriend - Pebbles You Will Know - Stevie Wonder Fishnet - Morris Day Man In The Mirror - Michael Jackson Wishing Well - Terence Trent D'Arby Ooo La La La - Teena Marie Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car - Billy Ocean Da Butt - E.U. Nite And Day - Al B. Sure! Mercedes Boy - Pebbles Just Got Paid - Johnny Kemp Little Walter - Tony! Toni! Tone! One More Try - George Michael Joy - Teddy Pendergrass Paradise - Sade Roses Are Red - The Mac Band feat. The McCampbell Brothers Don't Be Cruel - Bobby Brown Off On Your Own (Girl) - Al B. Sure! Loosey's Rap - Rick James feat. Roxanne Shante Nice N' Slow - Freddie Jackson Another Part Of Me - Michael Jackson She's On The Left - Jeffrey Osborne Addicted To You - LeVert My Prerogative - Bobby Brown The Way You Love Me - Karyn White Any Love - Luther Vandross Giving You The Best That I Got - Anita Baker Thanks For My Child - Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley Hey Lover - Freddie Jackson Dial My Heart - The Boys Everything I Miss At Home - Cherrelle Tumblin' Down - Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers I gotta say, this rankdown yielded some surprising results. Kicking off the reveals is not one of those surprises. It has eight perfect rankings, and all but four of you had it in your bottom 10. It never stood a chance. |
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Post by divasummer on May 3, 2021 10:50:46 GMT -5
YES!!!!!!!
I don't know why but I LOVED doing this countdown and can't wait for the results!!!
I didn't even know every song either. Most of them but there are some FAVORITES on there..
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