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Post by tim on Oct 15, 2023 19:14:42 GMT -5
53. “If The Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)” - Joe Diffie Released: April 1991
Billboard Peak: #1 / Billboard Year-End: #22 Total: 935
Average: 51.94
Std Dev: 28.44  {Songs Remaining}
Anymore
Ball And Chain
Blame It On Texas
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Brotherly Love
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Daddy's Come Around
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Down Home
Down To My Last Teardrop
Fallin' Out Of Love
Fancy
Feed Jake
Ghost In This House
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I Got You
I'd Love You All Over Again
I'm That Kind Of Girl
I've Come To Expect It From You
If I Know Me
In A Different Light
Keep It Between The Lines
Liza Jane
Lord Have Mercy On A Country Boy
Love Can Build A Bridge
Meet In The Middle
Mirror Mirror
Never Knew Lonely
New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)
One Of Those Things
Only Here For A Little While
Pocket Full Of Gold
Rockin' Years
Rodeo
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
Someday
Someday Soon
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Moon Over Georgia
The Thunder Rolls
The Walk
Unanswered Prayers
We Both Walk
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something
Your Love Is A Miracle |
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Post by tim on Oct 15, 2023 19:14:58 GMT -5
"If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)" was released in April 1991 as the third single from Joe Diffie's debut album, A Thousand Winding Roads, and went on to become his second #1 hit on the country charts. Thanks to George Strait Junkie's initial near top 10 ranking, this song enjoyed a strong start, reaching its highest position early on. However, its time in the top half was short-lived, as it soon found itself on the outside looking in just as it entered the middle of its run. Although it did manage to make a brief return to the top half in the late stages, a third bottom 10 ranking from taylor is terrified pushed it back out. |
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Post by tim on Oct 15, 2023 19:15:56 GMT -5
I'm going to take a brief break here and will return shortly to reveal the final two songs before unveiling your Top 50 songs of 1991!
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Post by tim on Oct 15, 2023 19:52:13 GMT -5
Now that we've seen the Garth floodgates open up, let's find out whether one of these final couple of songs is his, or if he secures three songs in the top 50.
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Post by tim on Oct 15, 2023 19:54:59 GMT -5
Stats for #52:
Although the upcoming song primarily lingered in the bottom 30 for the first half of its run, it managed to stay in or near the top half throughout the duration and seemed certain to secure a spot there until the final stretch. One participant loses a top 5 while another loses a bottom 5.
Best rankdown position: 46
Worst rankdown position: 92
Average: 51.83
SD Rank: 50th Lowest
Ranking distribution:
Top 15s: 2
Top 50s: 8
Bottom 30s: 4
Bottom 20s: 1
Bottom 10s: 1
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Post by tim on Oct 15, 2023 19:55:09 GMT -5
52. “Your Love Is A Miracle” - Mark Chesnutt Released: July 1991
Billboard Peak: #3 / Billboard Year-End: #32 Total: 933
Average: 51.83
Std Dev: 24.80  {Songs Remaining}
Anymore
Ball And Chain
Blame It On Texas
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Brotherly Love
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Daddy's Come Around
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Down Home
Down To My Last Teardrop
Fallin' Out Of Love
Fancy
Feed Jake
Ghost In This House
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I Got You
I'd Love You All Over Again
I'm That Kind Of Girl
I've Come To Expect It From You
If I Know Me
In A Different Light
Keep It Between The Lines
Liza Jane
Lord Have Mercy On A Country Boy
Love Can Build A Bridge
Meet In The Middle
Mirror Mirror
Never Knew Lonely
New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)
One Of Those Things
Only Here For A Little While
Pocket Full Of Gold
Rockin' Years
Rodeo
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
Someday
Someday Soon
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Moon Over Georgia
The Thunder Rolls
The Walk
Unanswered Prayers
We Both Walk
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something |
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Post by tim on Oct 15, 2023 20:02:20 GMT -5
"Your Love Is a Miracle" was released in July 1991 as the fourth single from Mark Chesnutt's debut album Too Cold at Home, and peaked at number 3 becoming his fourth consecutive top 5 country hit. Despite being an initial contender in the bottom 30 (and even the bottom 10!), this song managed to make a significant leap toward the middle half of the rankings. It achieved this with a standout top 5 ranking from nuggie99. Shortly after, gardyfan added to its climb with a top 15 ranking, which propelled it into the top half for the first time. Just when it appeared that it might hold its place in the top half, taylor is terrified delivered a late bottom 20 ranking, sending this on the outside looking in of the top 50. This happens to be one of those early songs I vividly remember seeing the video for on CMT frequently, and I've cherished it ever since. No matter how many times I've heard it, I've never grown tired of it. While I wish it would've made the top 50, I'm happy to see it almost make it there. |
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Post by tim on Oct 15, 2023 20:05:55 GMT -5
Stats for #51:The last song to depart just falls short of making the top 50 by a mere one point! Its early exit is sure to raise eyebrows for some, given that not one, not two, not three, but four participants are losing a top 10 ranking, including someone's runner-up. Of the bottom 10s, all three are actually bottom 3s with two of those being runner-ups for last place  . Best rankdown position: 27 Worst rankdown position: 72 Average: 51.00 SD Rank: 4th HighestRanking distribution:Top 10s: 4 Top 50s: 5 Bottom 30s: 2 Bottom 20s: 0 Bottom 10s: 3
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Post by tim on Oct 15, 2023 20:06:27 GMT -5
51. “Fallin' Out Of Love” - Reba McEntire Released: May 1991
Billboard Peak: #2 / Billboard Year-End: #36 Total: 918
Average: 51.00
Std Dev: 32.45 (4th Highest!)  {Songs Remaining}
Anymore
Ball And Chain
Blame It On Texas
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Brotherly Love
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Daddy's Come Around
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Down Home
Down To My Last Teardrop
Fancy
Feed Jake
Ghost In This House
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I Got You
I'd Love You All Over Again
I'm That Kind Of Girl
I've Come To Expect It From You
If I Know Me
In A Different Light
Keep It Between The Lines
Liza Jane
Lord Have Mercy On A Country Boy
Love Can Build A Bridge
Meet In The Middle
Mirror Mirror
Never Knew Lonely
New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)
One Of Those Things
Only Here For A Little While
Pocket Full Of Gold
Rockin' Years
Rodeo
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
Someday
Someday Soon
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Moon Over Georgia
The Thunder Rolls
The Walk
Unanswered Prayers
We Both Walk
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something |
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Post by tim on Oct 15, 2023 20:15:41 GMT -5
"Fallin' Out of Love" was released in May 1991 as the fourth and final single from Reba McEntire's sixteenth studio album, Rumor Has It, and reached #2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart later that summer. As mentioned earlier, not one, not two, not three, but FOUR participants find themselves losing a top 10 ranking in this round, including the unfortunate loss of a top 2 spot from bboat11, who becomes the fourth participant to lose their runner-up choice. This might come as a surprise to some, as it initially started off strong but ended up mostly hovering just inside the top 60 for the middle portion of its run. Ultimately, it came to rest just one spot and one point short of the top 50. Despite the backlash they might face from the other Tractors, there were three participants who boldly ranked this song at the bottom, with sabre14 placing it in their bottom 3, and both nuggie99 and gardyfan selecting it as their runner-up for last place. |
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Post by tim on Oct 15, 2023 20:16:57 GMT -5
Here are the Top 50! Anymore
Ball And Chain
Blame It On Texas
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Brotherly Love
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Daddy's Come Around
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Down Home
Down To My Last Teardrop
Fancy
Feed Jake
Ghost In This House
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I Got You
I'd Love You All Over Again
I'm That Kind Of Girl
I've Come To Expect It From You
If I Know Me
In A Different Light
Keep It Between The Lines
Liza Jane
Lord Have Mercy On A Country Boy
Love Can Build A Bridge
Meet In The Middle
Mirror Mirror
Never Knew Lonely
New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)
One Of Those Things
Only Here For A Little While
Pocket Full Of Gold
Rockin' Years
Rodeo
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
Someday
Someday Soon
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Moon Over Georgia
The Thunder Rolls
The Walk
Unanswered Prayers
We Both Walk
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something |
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Post by tim on Oct 15, 2023 20:21:23 GMT -5
And with that, I'm going to wrap it up for tonight and give you all some time to let the top 50 songs sink in. Any guesses on which songs might be the first to depart next? Stay tuned to find out! In the meantime, here are some stats for your enjoyment: {Recap}
100. Heart Full of Love
99. These Lips Don't Know How To Say Goodbye
98. Life's Little Ups And Downs
97. Since I Don't Have You
96. Men
95. One Hundred And Two
94. Little Things
93. Nothing's Changed Here
92. Then Again
91. Can I Count On You
90. I Couldn't See You Leavin'
89. Forever's As Far As I'll Go
88. Are You Lovin' Me Like I'm Lovin' You
87. Oh What It Did To Me
86. Some Guys Have All the Love
85. You're The One
84. Here We Are
83. Put Yourself In My Shoes
82. You Don't Count the Cost
81. Lucky Moon
80. One More Payment
79. Going Out Tonight
78. Drift Off To Dream
77. Point Of Light
76. Somewhere In My Broken Heart
75. Where Are You Now
74. I Thought It Was You
73. Put Yourself in My Place
72. Silver And Gold
71. Right Now
70. A Picture Of Me (Without You)
69. True Love
68. Leap Of Faith
67. Heroes
66. Shadow Of A Doubt
65. Heroes And Friends
64. Forever Together
63. Like We Never Had a Broken Heart
62. Loving Blind
61. If You Want Me To
60. It Won't Be Me
59. I Am A Simple Man
58. Walk On Faith
57. Time Passes By
56. Come On Back
55. Tempted
54. Two of a Kind, Workin' on a Full House
53. If The Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets)
52. Your Love Is A Miracle
51. Fallin' Out Of Love {Songs Remaining Per Artist}
Alan Jackson - 4
George Strait - 4
Garth Brooks - 3
Vince Gill - 3
Shenandoah - 3
Diamond Rio - 2
Mark Chesnutt - 2
Pam Tillis - 2
Patty Loveless - 2
Paul Overstreet - 2
Reba McEntire - 2
Ricky Van Shelton - 2
Travis Tritt - 2
Aaron Tippin - 1
Alabama - 1
Billy Dean - 1
Brooks & Dunn - 1
Dolly Parton - 1
Don Williams - 1
Doug Stone - 1
Hal Ketchum - 1
Joe Diffie - 1
Keith Whitley - 1
Lorrie Morgan - 1
Mary Chapin Carpenter - 1
Pirates of the Mississippi - 1
Sawyer Brown - 1
Suzy Bogguss - 1
Tanya Tucker - 1
The Judds - 1
Trisha Yearwood - 1
Earl Thomas Conley - 1 |
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Post by tim on Oct 15, 2023 20:33:32 GMT -5
While four participants have had their runner-up choices eliminated, it's worth highlighting that none of the participants have seen their top-ranked song eliminated. Thus, I decided not to include a category for the highest-ranked remaining songs. Notably, both Alan Jackson and George Strait have maintained all four of their songs in contention, making them the final two artists with multiple songs who remain unscathed. On another note, nathanalbright still has seven songs from his bottom 10 rankings that are still in the mix  . Meanwhile, someguy , bigd79 , bboat11 , and .indulgecountry 's last-place songs remain in the competition. |
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Post by tim on Oct 16, 2023 18:45:44 GMT -5
It's been pretty quiet thus far, so I'm going to hold off on any reveals for today and instead will showcase the next round of honorable mentions. Among them, I believe "What a Way to Go" by Ray Kennedy would have been an enjoyable addition, as it's a song I vividly recall hearing on the country radio during the early 90s.
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Post by tim on Oct 16, 2023 18:46:09 GMT -5
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Released: 1991 / Billboard Peak: #27
Released: August 1991 / Billboard Peak: Did Not Chart
Released: November 1990 / Billboard Peak: #10
”Till You Were Gone" - Mike Reid Released: March 1991 / Billboard Peak: #17
”Let Her Go" - Mark Collie Released: February 1991 / Billboard Peak: #18
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Post by tim on Oct 18, 2023 13:00:02 GMT -5
Reveals will resume tomorrow! In the meantime, here's another showcase featuring additional hits from the year that were on the shortlist but, unfortunately, didn't quite make the cut in the rankdown. Of the songs included, I'd probably swap out Holly Dunn's "Heart Full of Love" for Kathy Mattea's "A Few Good Things Remain" as I much prefer the latter. Even then, I'm not entirely sure it would have avoided being in the bottom 10 here.
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Post by tim on Oct 18, 2023 13:00:15 GMT -5
HONORABLE MENTIONS
”I Know Where Love Lives” - Hal Ketchum Released: October 1991 / Billboard Peak: #13
”A Few Good Things Remain” - Kathy Mattea Released: November 1990 / Billboard Peak: #9
”Blue Memories” - Patty Loveless Released: May 1991 / Billboard Peak: #22
”Leave Him Out of This” - Steve Wariner Released: September 1991 / Billboard Peak: #6
”I Wonder How Far It Is Over You” - Aaron Tippin Released: April 1991 / Billboard Peak: #40
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Post by nuggie99 on Oct 18, 2023 13:17:26 GMT -5
Man, I would have guessed a lot of these songs were way higher on the charts. Lots of airplay on CMT I guess.
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Post by kw9461 on Oct 18, 2023 20:47:14 GMT -5
Among them, I believe "What a Way to Go" by Ray Kennedy would have been an enjoyable addition, as it's a song I vividly recall hearing on the country radio during the early 90s. Yeah, that would've been a fun one. Always enjoyed that song and thought it stood out as unique (in a good way). |
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Post by Cody Wants Out... on Oct 19, 2023 13:38:45 GMT -5
I haven't said a single word ever since reveals began; I'll try to change that before diving into the top half.
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Post by tim on Oct 19, 2023 17:50:41 GMT -5
I haven't said a single word ever since reveals began; I'll try to change that before diving into the top half. Speaking of, I'm about to do just that! Hopefully, this won't discourage anyone who still wishes to share their thoughts on the songs that have exited so far. I'd love to hear y'all! |
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Post by tim on Oct 19, 2023 18:01:36 GMT -5
Greetings, everyone, and a pleasant Thursday evening to you all! We took a short break for a few days, giving everyone a chance to catch up. Now, it's time to rev things up once more. As we venture into the Top 50, here's a glimpse of what you can anticipate: - The first of two tied results will now be unveiled
- The most divisive song of the rankdown will reveal itself
- Out of the next ten songs, only three do not boast any top 10 rankings
- A total of six participants will see a top 5 ranking slip away
- We'll witness the first participant lose their number one-ranked song
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Post by tim on Oct 19, 2023 18:01:51 GMT -5
Stats for #50:
The first song to exit from the top half was one that had been in early contention for a top 30 spot but ultimately settled at its lowest-ranked position in the final moments. Additionally, two participants lose a top 15, while another participant drops a top 20.
Best rankdown position: 28
Worst rankdown position: 50
Average: 50.94
SD Rank: 50th Highest
Ranking distribution:
Top 15s: 2
Top 50s: 6
Bottom 30s: 2
Bottom 20s: 2
Bottom 10s: 1
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Post by tim on Oct 19, 2023 18:02:18 GMT -5
50. “I Got You” - Shenandoah Released: January 1991
Billboard Peak: #7 / Billboard Year-End: #52 Total: 917
Average: 50.94
Std Dev: 25.03  {Songs Remaining}
Anymore
Ball And Chain
Blame It On Texas
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Brotherly Love
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Daddy's Come Around
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Down Home
Down To My Last Teardrop
Fancy
Feed Jake
Ghost In This House
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I'd Love You All Over Again
I'm That Kind Of Girl
I've Come To Expect It From You
If I Know Me
In A Different Light
Keep It Between The Lines
Liza Jane
Lord Have Mercy On A Country Boy
Love Can Build A Bridge
Meet In The Middle
Mirror Mirror
Never Knew Lonely
New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)
One Of Those Things
Only Here For A Little While
Pocket Full Of Gold
Rockin' Years
Rodeo
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
Someday
Someday Soon
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Moon Over Georgia
The Thunder Rolls
The Walk
Unanswered Prayers
We Both Walk
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something |
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Post by tim on Oct 19, 2023 18:13:46 GMT -5
"I Got You" was released in January 1991 as the third single from Shenandoah's third studio album, Extra Mile, and reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart becoming their ninth consecutive top 10 hit. This is the first of three songs from the group to exit with both "Ghost In This House" and "The Moon Over Georgia" remaining in contention. While it consistently held a position in the top half throughout its duration, it ultimately landed at its lowest rank in the final moments. Initially, it gained momentum as an early top 30 contender, thanks to a top 15 ranking by nathanalbright and a top 20 ranking by nuggie99. This was followed by another top 15 rating from gardyfan. Additionally, five more participants placed it comfortably in their top half, while five others positioned it in their bottom 30. Among those, I happened to be the lowest-ranking member, with this song teetering on the edge of my bottom 10. I probably underranked this song, but it only ended up near the bottom of my list mainly because it had slipped from my memory, overshadowed by some of the group's more popular hits from the same era. I found myself struggling to recall how the song went, necessitating repeated listens to commit it to memory. To sum it up, I never felt compelled to revisit it over the years, which is why it received a low ranking from me. |
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Post by tim on Oct 19, 2023 18:23:41 GMT -5
Stats for #49:
Moving on to the next song, it started as an early candidate for the bottom 10 and only made its way into the top half during the final quarter of its run. Two participants lose a top 5 ranking, while another sheds a bottom 5.
Best rankdown position: 41
Worst rankdown position: 90
Average: 50.67
SD Rank: 40th Highest
Ranking distribution:
Top 5s: 2
Top 50s: 7
Bottom 30s: 1
Bottom 20s: 2
Bottom 10s: 1
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Post by tim on Oct 19, 2023 18:24:15 GMT -5
49. “Brotherly Love” - Earl Thomas Conley & Keith Whitley Released: August 1991
Billboard Peak: #2 / Billboard Year-End: Did Not Chart Total: 912
Average: 50.67
Std Dev: 26.03  {Songs Remaining}
Anymore
Ball And Chain
Blame It On Texas
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Daddy's Come Around
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Down Home
Down To My Last Teardrop
Fancy
Feed Jake
Ghost In This House
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I'd Love You All Over Again
I'm That Kind Of Girl
I've Come To Expect It From You
If I Know Me
In A Different Light
Keep It Between The Lines
Liza Jane
Lord Have Mercy On A Country Boy
Love Can Build A Bridge
Meet In The Middle
Mirror Mirror
Never Knew Lonely
New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)
One Of Those Things
Only Here For A Little While
Pocket Full Of Gold
Rockin' Years
Rodeo
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
Someday
Someday Soon
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Moon Over Georgia
The Thunder Rolls
The Walk
Unanswered Prayers
We Both Walk
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something |
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Post by tim on Oct 19, 2023 18:33:18 GMT -5
Originally recorded as a duet in 1987 by Keith Whitley and Earl Thomas Conley, the song wouldn't be released until August 1991 and concurrently appeared on Whitley's posthumous 1991 album Kentucky Bluebird and Conley's 1991 album Yours Truly. The song peaked at number 2 becoming the last Top 10 hit for both Whitley and Conley. In 1992, the song was nominated by the Country Music Association for Vocal Event of the Year and also earned them a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals. Indeed, this song not only started as an early contender for the bottom 10, with someguy placing it in their bottom 5, but it also didn't break into the top half until the final quarter of its run. This late surge was aided by the inclusion of top 5 rankings from both gardyfan and CoJoFan. In total, seven other participants ranked it in their top half, while only three others placed it in their bottom 30. This happens to be another one of those songs that I vividly recall seeing the music video for frequently on CMT during my youth, which left a lasting impression on me. It likely served as my introduction to both Keith Whitley and Earl Thomas Conley, both of whom I continue to be fans of to this day. |
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Post by tim on Oct 19, 2023 18:40:52 GMT -5
Stats for #48:
Next up is a song that, despite briefly falling into the bottom 20 in the early stages, maintained a strong presence in the top half for the majority of its run. One participant drops a top 10, while another removes it from their bottom 10.
Best rankdown position: 29
Worst rankdown position: 84
Average: 50.50
SD Rank: 41st Highest
Ranking distribution:
Top 10s: 1
Top 50s: 9
Bottom 30s: 1
Bottom 20s: 3
Bottom 10s: 1
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Post by tim on Oct 19, 2023 18:49:07 GMT -5
Let's get this moved over to a new page...
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