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Post by taylor is terrified on Mar 16, 2023 23:59:28 GMT -5
“Carolina” deserves nothing less than Top 10. I said what I said. Easily one of his best songs. Not too high of a bar to clear, but still.
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Post by LBTrocks on Mar 16, 2023 23:59:48 GMT -5
Cole Swindell has had a very good year both in real life and on Pulse! "Never Say Never" was definitely more popular around here because of Lainey Wilson being on it, and it was never going to be anything other than top 20! "She Had Me At Heads Carolina" remains though, making this I think the first time that Cole has ever had multiple songs in the top 20?! Anyone want to make a prediction for how high "Carolina" will make it??  Hopefully not much higher. |
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 17, 2023 0:02:26 GMT -5
17. "Human" - Cody Johnson
Billboard Peak: #15
Total: 1179
Average: 33.69
Std Dev: 23.89
{Songs Remaining}7500 OBO
All Too Well
Circles Around This Town
Damn Strait
Everything She Ain’t
Heart Like A Truck
HEARTFIRST
If I Was A Cowboy
Last Night Lonely
Never Wanted To Be That Girl
She Had Me At Heads Carolina
Strange
The Kind Of Love We Make
Til You Can’t
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Post by LBTrocks on Mar 17, 2023 0:04:14 GMT -5
I really like Cody Johnson and "Human" is pretty but... doesn't really standout, either.
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 17, 2023 0:08:12 GMT -5
Yeah, "Human" is such a random hit imo. Like, it's good, but it also doesn't sound like a radio hit to me. At any point in country music history! We could be having this conversation in 1996 and I wouldn't think this sounded like a song that would go to radio. And yet here we are, with it making the top 15 in 2023?! Go for that unexpected slay ride, Cody!
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Post by 🌺CountryLineDancer on Mar 17, 2023 0:08:55 GMT -5
Human was another grower thanks to Spotify Hot Country playlist. It has strong lyrics, but the melody has room of improvement. I have been enjoying it recently though.
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 17, 2023 0:09:43 GMT -5
I'm debating whether to do the next reveal tonight or tomorrow...
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 17, 2023 0:10:04 GMT -5
Trust me, it's gonna be a controversial one...  |
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Post by .indulgecountry on Mar 17, 2023 0:10:24 GMT -5
"Human" is a pretty song and I always enjoy it every time it pops up on my playlist, but I keep forgetting about it, lol.
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Post by tim on Mar 17, 2023 0:11:08 GMT -5
I'm debating whether to do the next reveal tonight or tomorrow... Don’t leave us hanging now! |
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 17, 2023 0:11:53 GMT -5
I'm debating whether to do the next reveal tonight or tomorrow... Don’t leave us hanging now! Idk, it's going to be a reeeeeeaaally nasty surprise for some people to wake up to tomorrow!! |
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Post by Darkest Hour on Mar 17, 2023 0:12:57 GMT -5
Why I got a feeling this is All Too Well...
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Post by 312999 on Mar 17, 2023 0:12:58 GMT -5
Could it be All Too Well with like 5 number 1s?
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Post by tim on Mar 17, 2023 0:14:32 GMT -5
Don’t leave us hanging now! Idk, it's going to be a reeeeeeaaally nasty surprise for some people to wake up to tomorrow!! Just rip off the band-aid and get it over with lol |
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 17, 2023 0:17:29 GMT -5
16. "All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version) (From The Vault)" - Taylor Swift
Billboard Peak: #1 (Hot Country Songs, not Airplay)
Total: 1178
Average: 33.66
Std Dev: 35.16 (2nd largest!!!)
{Songs Remaining}7500 OBO
Circles Around This Town
Damn Strait
Everything She Ain’t
Heart Like A Truck
HEARTFIRST
If I Was A Cowboy
Last Night Lonely
Never Wanted To Be That Girl
She Had Me At Heads Carolina
Strange
The Kind Of Love We Make
Til You Can’t
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 17, 2023 0:18:48 GMT -5
Could it be All Too Well with like 5 number 1s? Close ;)
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Post by 312999 on Mar 17, 2023 0:18:55 GMT -5
I'm honestly not too surprised that it missed the top 10. I did figure it could get a lot of number 1 ranks with some bottom 10 ranks.
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Post by bboat11 on Mar 17, 2023 0:20:29 GMT -5
And that's where I leave y'all for the night!  It's nearly 10:30, and I need to have dinner 
See you tomorrow evening to see what misses the top 10, and then for the grand finale!!! |
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Post by tim on Mar 17, 2023 0:21:21 GMT -5
I’m completely fine with this leaving now as I had a rather hard time ranking it myself.
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Post by SHOOTER on Mar 17, 2023 0:22:25 GMT -5
My 38 was me being generous.
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Post by 🌺CountryLineDancer on Mar 17, 2023 0:22:59 GMT -5
All Too Well is good, but not the best from Taylor. Also, my ranking is definitely based on the shorter version, as I just don't really enjoy a song that is too long, and 10 minutes version is a little overkill for me. I can say this even to the songs that I love.
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Post by .indulgecountry on Mar 17, 2023 0:23:03 GMT -5
I love ATW and am glad that Taylor gave us a nice treat with the 10-minute version, but I also definitely didn't want this to be like a contender to win so I'm fine with this, lol.
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Post by Darkest Hour on Mar 17, 2023 0:23:37 GMT -5
Would have thought All Too Well would sneak in top 10 at least. The tankers are expected though.
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Post by tim on Mar 17, 2023 4:12:12 GMT -5
I'll go ahead and wager that these five songs will miss the top 10:
7500 OBO
Last Night Lonely
The Kind Of Love We Make
Wilder Days
Wishful Drinking
The Top 10:
Circles Around This Town
Damn Strait
Everything She Ain’t
Heart Like A Truck
HEARTFIRST
If I Was A Cowboy
Never Wanted To Be That Girl
She Had Me At Heads Carolina
Strange
Til You Can’t
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Post by fearlessarrow on Mar 17, 2023 5:23:56 GMT -5
I'd always thought songs like "Never Wanted To Be That Girl" or "Strange" would be the winner so wasn't expecting ATW to win but I thought it could go top 10... but also the lack of taste displayed in year-end country RDs isn't anything new so...
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Post by wrip on Mar 17, 2023 8:11:39 GMT -5
I’m usually kinda hit or miss on Taylor but there’s no denying how beautiful ATW is. The 10 minute version really helped open my eyes to how great of a song it is. Bummed that it missed top 10!
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Looking at my remaining ranks, I kind of thought I was doing worse so I’ll take it lol
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Post by taylor is terrified on Mar 17, 2023 9:02:53 GMT -5
The production and the length is probably what was detrimental to ATW10. Because otherwise…that song is all the evidence you need to know why Taylor Swift has been hailed by the entire industry as the best songwriter of this century. Not many can do what she does; not many are able to take such a small little thing and turn it into such a legendary masterpiece. She’s gifted with a magic pen. Thinking ATW isn’t her best is mind-boggling to me, but to each their own I guess! Glad to see it make the Top 20 but it certainly deserved Top 10 on songwriting alone imo. |
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Post by Darkest Hour on Mar 17, 2023 9:24:18 GMT -5
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Post by Darkest Hour on Mar 17, 2023 9:27:11 GMT -5
Also checked my remaining rankings:
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Post by Fire on Mar 17, 2023 10:16:47 GMT -5
never say never is good but definitely cole swindell's weaker hit this year so i'm glad the other one is higher, but him suddenly making good music was such a surprise to me lol
i should probably be bummed atw missed the top 10 but honestly it made it farther than i expected even if it was taylor lol so i'm content
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