Great Music - Round 1: 1980-1984 (Group 5 of 16)

[mae]

During the first round of The Great Music Tournament, please vote for up to five tracks you would like to move onto the next round. The top five tracks will be moving on. Keep in mind that the percentage of the vote a given track receives will determine its standing going forward.

IMPORTANT! Please do not simply vote on name recognition (or lack thereof) alone. Please do listen to each nomination and then make your choice. Even if you think you know a track well, it's still worth giving it a listen for a refresher.

The poll will run for seven days. Discussion is greatly encouraged!

The nominees are (please let me know if any video doesn't play for you):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a01QQZyl-_I


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNC4FHR4XLA


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMOGaugKpzs


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKDslK2dT0I


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg92QpjRcJk


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6QBaZHltJw

http://uploadsociety.com/video_v161069

[mae]

Very surprising seeing "1999" in last place so far. But this is a very very strong group.

[fernandito]

Even though the song is about an obsessive stalker, Every Breath You Take is still a damn great song lol.

[Girlystevedave]

:lol: It really is.

[divemaster]

I really like the social commentary and observation in Dirty Laundry--it'a really a biting jab at the news media and how news has devolved into tabloid-style sensationalism. Coupled with a great tune, I'm surprised it is out of the running.

[Jon]

Ole Pat is doing well!

[mae]

The poll has closed and the following tracks are moving on to the next round:


Queen - Under Pressure (1982) 85.00%
The Police - Every Breath You Take (1983) 85.00%
Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls (1984) 60.00%
Pat Benatar - Hit Me With Your Best Shot (1980) 60.00%
Blondie - Call Me (1980) 55.00%


And the following are eliminated:


Don Henley - Dirty Laundry (1982) 40.00%
Prince - 1999 (1982) 40.00%