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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 18:18:45 GMT -5
Stats for #24:
Making its exit next is the fourth and final song from this group, which predominantly witnessed most of its tracks departing in the bottom 20. Although only one participant lost a top 10 pick, a notable eleven other participants positioned this song within or close to their top half.
Best rankdown position: 12
Worst rankdown position: 47
Average: 40.94
SD Rank: 15th Lowest
Ranking distribution:
Top 10s: 1
Top 50s: 11
Bottom 30s: 2
Bottom 20s: 0
Bottom 10s: 0
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 18:19:21 GMT -5
24. “Down Home” - Alabama Released: February 1991
Billboard Peak: #1 / Billboard Year-End: #8 Total: 737
Average: 40.94
Std Dev: 20.08 {Songs Remaining}
Anymore
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Fancy
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I'm That Kind Of Girl
If I Know Me
Meet In The Middle
New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
Someday
Someday Soon
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Thunder Rolls
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something |
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Post by .indulgecountry on Oct 29, 2023 18:24:25 GMT -5
One of their better hits, but overstayed a bit.
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 18:25:38 GMT -5
"Down Home" was released in February 1991 as the fourth single from Alabama's thirteenth studio album, Pass It On Down, and notched them yet another number one country hit. This is the fourth and final song by Alabama in the rankdown to exit as "Forever's As Far As I'll Go", "Here We Are", and "Then Again" all bowed out in the bottom 20. This song managed to secure twelve top-half rankings, with only nuggie99 and castleoblivion26 ranking it in their bottom 30. It was initially an early contender in the top 15 but eventually settled just outside the top 20. Nevertheless, it maintained its position as a consistent favorite, especially considering Alabama's somewhat polarizing fanbase among the Tractors. Four participants had this track in their top 20, with 🌺CountryLineDancer being the sole individual ranking it within their top 10. |
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 18:31:47 GMT -5
Stats for #23:
The next song to make its exit was, in fact, a strong contender for a spot in the top 15 during the middle of its run. However, it encountered some challenges in the final stretch, gradually losing momentum and ultimately falling out of the top 20 entirely. Two participants lose a top 10 ranking while another drops one of their bottom 10s.
Best rankdown position: 11
Worst rankdown position: 51
Average: 39.78
SD Rank: 42nd Highest
Ranking distribution:
Top 10s: 2
Top 50s: 9
Bottom 30s: 1
Bottom 20s: 0
Bottom 10s: 1
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 18:32:27 GMT -5
23. “Someday” - Alan Jackson Released: August 1991
Billboard Peak: #1 / Billboard Year-End: #63 Total: 716
Average: 39.78
Std Dev: 25.57 {Songs Remaining}
Anymore
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Fancy
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I'm That Kind Of Girl
If I Know Me
Meet In The Middle
New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
Someday Soon
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Thunder Rolls
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something |
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Post by 🌺CountryLineDancer on Oct 29, 2023 18:36:32 GMT -5
Alabama doesn’t frequently impress me, but Down Home was a pleasant discovery. Their harmony is not the best thing, but they showcased strong melody with this song.
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 18:40:23 GMT -5
"Someday" was released in August 1991 as the second single from Alan Jackson's sophomore album, Don't Rock The Jukebox, and went on to become his third consecutive #1 country hit. This is the second of four songs by Alan Jackson in the rankdown to exit as "I'd Love You All Over Again" bowed out just inside the top half. That leaves both "Chasin' That Neon Rainbow" and "Don't Rock the Jukebox" in contention. Despite briefly slipping out of the top half due to an early and solitary bottom 10 ranking from someguy, this song swiftly claimed a spot in the top 15, maintaining that position for a substantial portion of its run. While it reached its highest rank just short of the top 10, it faced difficulties in the latter part of the rankdown, gradually losing ground with each subsequent list. In total, eleven participants positioned this song in their top half, with both gardyfan and nuggie99 even ranking it in their top 10. |
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 18:42:46 GMT -5
And now, as we approach the final moments, with space for only 20 songs, which two will fall just short of that coveted mark?!  |
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 18:45:20 GMT -5
Alabama doesn’t frequently impress me, but Down Home was a pleasant discovery. Their harmony is not the best thing, but they showcased strong melody with this song. This is one of their hits that still receives quite a bit of recurrent airplay even today (at least down here in the States). I often find myself hearing it at random times when I tune into terrestrial radio. |
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 18:51:01 GMT -5
Finally, a George Strait song is gone. No reason for so many of them to be in the top 30.  |
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 18:56:06 GMT -5
Stats for #22:
Next in line to depart is a song that reached both its lowest and highest positions right from the beginning. One participant bids farewell to a top 5 pick, while two others part with their top 10 rankings.
Best rankdown position: 16
Worst rankdown position: 67
Average: 37.94
SD Rank: 46th Lowest
Ranking distribution:
Top 10s: 3
Top 50s: 9
Bottom 30s: 0
Bottom 20s: 1
Bottom 10s: 0
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 18:56:33 GMT -5
22. “Someday Soon” - Suzy Bogguss Released: September 1991
Billboard Peak: #12 / Billboard Year-End: Did Not Chart Total: 683
Average: 37.94
Std Dev: 24.40 {Songs Remaining}
Anymore
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Fancy
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I'm That Kind Of Girl
If I Know Me
Meet In The Middle
New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Thunder Rolls
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something |
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 18:58:52 GMT -5
23. “Someday” - Alan Jackson 22. “Someday Soon” - Suzy Bogguss  |
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 19:09:29 GMT -5
Originally recorded by the Canadian folk and country music duo Ian & Sylvia in 1964 and subsequently by Judy Collins in 1968, Suzy Bogguss released "Someday Soon" in September 1991 as the first single from her third studio album, Aces. Although it didn't quite reach the top 10 (peaking just short at #12), it has since become a cherished fan favorite and stands proudly among the best in her discography. This song had quite the journey, starting at its lowest point and reaching its highest position right from the beginning of the rankdown. Thanks to kw9461's top 5 placement, it made a close approach to the top 15. However, it soon encountered a couple of its lowest rankings, including a solitary bottom 20 placement by nathanalbright. As a result, it spent most of the middle part of the competition hovering just outside the top 30. Nevertheless, it managed to regain some momentum in the latter half. During this resurgence, two more top 10 rankings from Cody Wants Out... and castleoblivion26 propelled it back into the realm of the top 20. Despite LBTrocks' last-minute top 50 ranking, that slight difference was all it took which left this trailing behind just enough to not make it in. |
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 19:14:09 GMT -5
Stats for #21:
The last song to bid farewell just before entering the top 20 consistently held its ground as a top 30 contender throughout its run. While only one participant ranked it in their top 10, five others positioned it in their top 20, and an additional seven participants included it in their top half.
Best rankdown position: 11
Worst rankdown position: 29
Average: 37.67
SD Rank: 39th Lowest
Ranking distribution:
Top 10s: 1
Top 20s: 5
Top 50s: 7
Bottom 20s: 2
Bottom 10s: 0
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 19:15:05 GMT -5
21. “New Way (To Light Up An Old Flame)” - Joe Diffie Released: June 1991
Billboard Peak: #2 / Billboard Year-End: #41 Total: 678
Average: 37.67
Std Dev: 23.71 {Songs Remaining}
Anymore
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Fancy
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I'm That Kind Of Girl
If I Know Me
Meet In The Middle
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Thunder Rolls
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something |
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 19:21:29 GMT -5
"New Way (To Light Up an Old Flame)" was released in June 1991 as the fourth and final single from Joe Diffie's debut album, A Thousand Winding Roads, and peaked at number 2 on the Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. The song also made it into the top 5 of his artist rankdown which was hosted by castleoblivion26 shortly after his passing in 2020. This song commenced its journey as an early top 15 contender, raising hopes of a potential top 10 position. However, it gradually settled outside of the top 20 as it received its first of two bottom 20 rankings, courtesy of nathanalbright. Nevertheless, it managed to regain its footing in the top 20, thanks in part to a top 3 ranking from Cody Wants Out.... Regrettably, this resurgence was short-lived, as it received yet another bottom 20 ranking, this time from taylor is terrified. Even with a last-minute top 15 ranking from LBTrocks, it remained just out of reach of the top 20. |
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 19:22:50 GMT -5
Here are the Top 20 Songs!
Anymore
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Fancy
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I'm That Kind Of Girl
If I Know Me
Meet In The Middle
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
The Chill of an Early Fall
The Thunder Rolls
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 19:27:34 GMT -5
Finally, a George Strait song is gone. No reason for so many of them to be in the top 30. Here are the Top 20 Songs!If I Know Me
The Chill of an Early Fall
You Know Me Better Than That  |
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Post by tim on Oct 29, 2023 19:36:30 GMT -5
Alright, Tractors, it's prediction time! Which five songs do you think will be the next to depart, and can you guess which tracks will make it to the top 10? Stay tuned, as all these questions and more will be answered in due time!
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Post by sabre14 on Oct 30, 2023 12:04:32 GMT -5
"You Know Me Better Than That" is a great song but have to think it leaves soon.
Strait doesn't even like it lol. He's stated he would have not recorded it had it been sent to him 5-10 years down the road.
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Post by tim on Nov 2, 2023 19:50:41 GMT -5
Good evening, Tractors! I'm gearing up to dive into the top 20 shortly, so gather 'round and watch the #1s begin to slip away like leaves in the fall. If some of you are sober, now is the time to go ahead and pour yourself a drink  . |
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Post by 🌺CountryLineDancer on Nov 2, 2023 19:52:28 GMT -5
It's rare, but I am confident that my#1 would be safe for a while.
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Post by tim on Nov 2, 2023 20:00:22 GMT -5
Stats for #20:
The first song to depart from the top 20 had spent most of its time just on the cusp, finally managing to secure a spot as things were drawing to a close. A second participant will see their #1 song depart while three others lose a top 10.
Best rankdown position: 6
Worst rankdown position: 37
Average: 37.44
SD Rank: 37th Lowest
Ranking distribution:
Top 10s: 4
Top 50s: 7
Bottom 30s: 1
Bottom 20s: 0
Bottom 10s: 0
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Post by tim on Nov 2, 2023 20:01:29 GMT -5
20. “The Chill of an Early Fall" - George Strait Released: September 1991
Billboard Peak: #3 / Billboard Year-End: Did Not Chart Total: 674
Average: 37.44
Std Dev: 23.57 {Songs Remaining}
Anymore
Brand New Man
Brother Jukebox
Chasin' That Neon Rainbow
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Don't Tell Me What To Do
Down At The Twist And Shout
Fancy
Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)
Hurt Me Bad (In a Real Good Way)
I'm That Kind Of Girl
If I Know Me
Meet In The Middle
Rumor Has It
She's In Love With The Boy
Small Town Saturday Night
The Thunder Rolls
You Know Me Better Than That
You've Got To Stand For Something |
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Post by tim on Nov 2, 2023 20:10:17 GMT -5
"The Chill of an Early Fall" was released in September 1991 as the third single from George Strait's album of the same name and reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks. The song was also co-written by Gretchen Peters, a prolific songwriter whose work saw many of her compositions recorded by renowned artists in the 1990s, including Martina McBride and Patty Loveless. This song experienced both its highest and lowest positions within the first quarter of its run. It initially started off as a strong contender, nearly breaking into the top 5, thanks to George Strait Junkie's support. However, the subsequent three rankings placed it outside of the top half, pushing it to the back of the top 40. Another top 10 ranking from me helped it regain its position within the top 25, where it comfortably held during the middle part of the rankdown. However, a single bottom 30 ranking from Cody Wants Out... caused it to slip outside of the top 30 once again. But there was still hope, as a #1 ranking from Kanenrá:ke gave the song new life, followed by a top 10 ranking from taylor is terrified and a perfect top 20 ranking from LBTrocks. It was with that final ranking that pushed it just over the edge and brought it back into the top 20. |
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Post by tim on Nov 2, 2023 20:17:06 GMT -5
I've mentioned this previously, but there's a special place in my heart for both this song and album because it was the very first cassette tape I got to choose on my own. I remember a shopping trip with my mom to Walmart, and at that age, I was gaining some childhood independence and probably didn't want to be seen with my mother while she was shopping for "womanly things" (as kids sometimes feel lol). So, I ended up in the electronics department, where I spent a good part of an hour searching for the album she said I could get.
I looked and looked before finally settling on The Chill of an Early Fall. I think I might have remembered seeing him on the CMA Awards and being drawn to his music. My mom came over to make sure that was the one I wanted, and we headed back home. Together, we put up Christmas decorations and spent the entire night listening to this album on repeat.
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Post by tim on Nov 2, 2023 20:22:03 GMT -5
Stats for #19:
The following song didn't attain its highest peak until the rankdown was nearly ending, spending most of its time lingering at the back of the top 40. A third participant loses their top-ranked song while a trio of others lose a top 10.
Best rankdown position: 17
Worst rankdown position: 66
Average: 35.83
SD Rank: 31st Highest
Ranking distribution:
Top 10s: 4
Top 50s: 7
Bottom 30s: 1
Bottom 20s: 1
Bottom 10s: 0
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Post by tim on Nov 2, 2023 20:31:58 GMT -5
Let's move things over to a new page...
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