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mae
03-31-2016, 06:04 AM
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=hCuMWrfXG4E


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4gxKFAhfZc


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La4Dcd1aUcE


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC0tK471NrA


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


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46935NAqjhQ


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ax68rWI4Tuk
Girlystevedave
03-31-2016, 07:46 AM
I'm gonna go ahead and tell you guys that Billie Jean was my first favorite song. My mom said I used to walk around, still in diapers, singing that song all the time. :lol:

I still love it.
But I don't wear diapers now. :cyclops:
Jon
03-31-2016, 07:00 PM
Gotta love The Stray Cats' throwback look and sound.
mae
03-31-2016, 08:00 PM
How is "Funkytown" last?
divemaster
04-01-2016, 05:07 AM
I'm pretty sure Funkytown was my nomination. I love the funky groove! Alas, it is lagging.


Gotta love The Stray Cats' throwback look and sound.

Me too. I'm all about the rockabilly. I don't think many people know what a musical genius Brian Setzer is. He is accomplished in many styles and genres, including classical music. I hope Rock this Town moves on.
Jon
04-01-2016, 02:18 PM
Yes...I was surprised by the position of the Lipps, Inc. tune too!
mae
04-07-2016, 06:52 AM
The poll has closed and the following tracks are moving on to the next round:


Michael Jackson - Billie Jean (1982) 73.68%
Ozzy Osbourne - Crazy Train (1980) 73.68%
Billy Joel - Uptown Girl (1983) 57.89%
Bon Jovi - Runaway (1984) 57.89%
Nena - 99 Luftballons (1983) 57.89%


And the following are eliminated:


Lipps, Inc. - Funkytown (1980) 47.37%
The Stray Cats - Rock This Town (1981) 47.37%