Love H&O, this is the only one to get a vote from me, most definitely deserved.
― Download this Man With Hamburder And Mug (Old Lunch), Wednesday, 17 May 2017 19:48 (seven years ago) link
Prince has a particular quality that allows for almost infinite replayability, but, for whatever reason, I find Kiss oddly repellent (in the true sense of the word). Maybe it's because of Tom Jones.
― The shard-borne beetle with his drowsy hums (Chinaski), Wednesday, 17 May 2017 19:48 (seven years ago) link
"I Can't Go For That" is one of the most brilliant productions of the 1980s in any genre
― Futuristic Bow Wow (thewufs), Wednesday, 17 May 2017 19:52 (seven years ago) link
One of my favorite songs ever and I'm kinda happy I didn't vote for it.
― billstevejim, Wednesday, 17 May 2017 19:55 (seven years ago) link
I didn't either!
― the Rain Man of nationalism. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 17 May 2017 19:55 (seven years ago) link
https://img.discogs.com/JzwCrTNvVbXEomudfNCp5u1Zh-g=/fit-in/400x400/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-128254-1261818628.jpeg.jpg26. Prince - Controversy706 points, 10 votes
― ArchCarrier, Wednesday, 17 May 2017 20:00 (seven years ago) link
"You Dropped A Bomb On Me" was my #2 & I assumed it would be a lock for top 10
― sexualing healing (crüt), Wednesday, 17 May 2017 20:04 (seven years ago) link
"controversy" too low
― dyl, Wednesday, 17 May 2017 20:09 (seven years ago) link
Controversy was the highest Prince song on my list. The way it just explodes into life gets me every time.
― kitchen person, Wednesday, 17 May 2017 20:10 (seven years ago) link
Controversy was the first Prince album I ever heard. It rules so hard.
― PJD PDJ DPJ (DJP), Wednesday, 17 May 2017 20:11 (seven years ago) link
Placing seems about right to me, though "The Beautiful Ones" shoulda been top 10 for sure
― Futuristic Bow Wow (thewufs), Wednesday, 17 May 2017 20:12 (seven years ago) link
So I guess 777-9311 is not gonna place, huh
― Futuristic Bow Wow (thewufs), Wednesday, 17 May 2017 20:13 (seven years ago) link
Controversial! I'm legit surprised to see this one so high up. I don't think I voted for it but that's mostly because I artificially deflated my Prince voting (he still wound up taking up like a quarter of the ballot between solo work and collabs).
― Download this Man With Hamburder And Mug (Old Lunch), Wednesday, 17 May 2017 20:20 (seven years ago) link
Hoping no one forgot forget me nots
― wtev, Wednesday, 17 May 2017 20:22 (seven years ago) link
RECAP 26-50:
26. Prince - Controversy 706 points, 10 votes27. Hall and Oates - I Can't Go for That (No Can Do) 689 points, 13 votes28. Loose Ends - Hangin' on a String 686 points, 10 votes, 1 number one29. The Gap Band - You Dropped a Bomb on Me 683 points, 11 votes30. Prince - Kiss 677 points, 11 votes31. Rick James - Super Freak 672 points, 12 votes32. Pointer Sisters - Automatic 670 points, 14 votes33. Tom Tom Club - Genius of Love 645 points, 11 votes34. Grace Jones - Slave to the Rhythm 635 points, 9 votes35. Janet Jackson - When I Think of You 633 points, 11 votes, 1 number one36. Sade - The Sweetest Taboo 630 points, 10 votes37. Prince - Little Red Corvette 626 points, 9 votes, 1 number one38. Mtume - Juicy Fruit 623 points, 12 votes39. Sheila E. - The Glamorous Life 621 points, 14 votes40. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait 617 points, 12 votes41. Human League - Human 616 points, 9 votes42. Evelyn King - I'm in Love 609 points, 10 votes43. Prince - If I Was Your Girlfriend 602 points, 13 votes44. Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But the Rent 597 points, 9 votes45. Cameo - Candy 594 points, 9 votes46. The Brothers Johnson - Stomp! 591 points, 9 votes47. Grace Jones - Pull Up to the Bumper 583 points, 10 votes48. Cherrelle & Alexander O'Neal - Saturday Love 581 points, 11 votes49. Janet Jackson - Escapade 580 points, 10 votes50. Zapp - More Bounce to the Ounce 571 points, 8 votes
― ArchCarrier, Wednesday, 17 May 2017 20:22 (seven years ago) link
Interesting to see what's still in left to come. At least two more Prince singles and three from MJ, probably one or two from Janet, one from Kool & the Gang... And we haven't still seen the biggest hits from Patrice Rushen, Luther Vandross, Cameo, EWF, Gwen Guthrie, D-Train, so they're almost certainly there. But that still leaves room for some surprises - crosding my fingers for Taana Gardner and Baiset and Jill Jones!
― Tuomas, Wednesday, 17 May 2017 20:34 (seven years ago) link
Er, Baiser, not Baiset.
― Tuomas, Wednesday, 17 May 2017 20:35 (seven years ago) link
Hanging On A String was my #1,
― mike t-diva, Wednesday, 17 May 2017 20:36 (seven years ago) link
Controversy has become my favorite early Prince album.
― the Rain Man of nationalism. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 17 May 2017 20:44 (seven years ago) link
The bootlegs from that era are burning.
― Josh in Chicago, Wednesday, 17 May 2017 20:45 (seven years ago) link
I can't believe we've made it this far and we've had nothing by Luther Vandross.
― kitchen person, Wednesday, 17 May 2017 20:57 (seven years ago) link
Just really pleased "You are in My System" will be top-25.
― it's just locker room treason (Sanpaku), Wednesday, 17 May 2017 21:04 (seven years ago) link
and to be able to chant "whip it baby, work it all night" tomorrow.
― it's just locker room treason (Sanpaku), Wednesday, 17 May 2017 21:06 (seven years ago) link
― mike t-diva, Wednesday, 17 May 2017 21:36 (thirty-six minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
Feel you bro, had it top 3, it's perfect
― i know kore-eda (or something), Wednesday, 17 May 2017 21:24 (seven years ago) link
Get Down Saturday Night seems to have not made the countdown, damn
― sexualing healing (crüt), Wednesday, 17 May 2017 21:32 (seven years ago) link
But that still leaves room for some surprises
I predict a 3 way battle between Wanna Be Startin' Something, Let The Music Play and The Rain for ILMs 80s soul.
― kornrulez6969, Wednesday, 17 May 2017 23:56 (seven years ago) link
But I'm giving up hope of seeing George Clinton's Free Alterations.
― kornrulez6969, Wednesday, 17 May 2017 23:58 (seven years ago) link
You're forgetting an epic Prince jam, m'man. I have a strong feeling he and MJ will be battling for the top spot.
― Download this Man With Hamburder And Mug (Old Lunch), Thursday, 18 May 2017 00:18 (seven years ago) link
I think this battle is gonna be between Let's Groove, Billie Jean, and When Doves Cry
― sexualing healing (crüt), Thursday, 18 May 2017 00:26 (seven years ago) link
The last segment will be the dullest because it will have the greatest songs.
― the Rain Man of nationalism. (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Thursday, 18 May 2017 00:27 (seven years ago) link
I secretly hope the Dazz Band is #1
― sexualing healing (crüt), Thursday, 18 May 2017 00:29 (seven years ago) link
probably too late for Stevie's Rocket Love. Too bad.
― that's not my post, Thursday, 18 May 2017 04:55 (seven years ago) link
Nightshift should take this just sayin
― gospodin simmel, Thursday, 18 May 2017 06:25 (seven years ago) link
It's gonna be Egypt, Egypt. EVERYONES token electro pick.
― it's just locker room treason (Sanpaku), Thursday, 18 May 2017 06:34 (seven years ago) link
You are all SO wrong :)
― ArchCarrier, Thursday, 18 May 2017 06:39 (seven years ago) link
Ready for the thrilling conclusion?
https://img.discogs.com/mKmZn2CbNpCFldnRoWFADC9kx0c=/fit-in/360x361/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-1439123-1239566473.jpeg.jpg25. D-Train - You're the One for Me712 points, 14 voteshttps://youtu.be/aXl7f757gqI
― ArchCarrier, Thursday, 18 May 2017 06:40 (seven years ago) link
i rly hope the winner isn't an obvious canon pick
― dyl, Thursday, 18 May 2017 06:53 (seven years ago) link
I am content with this.
― it's just locker room treason (Sanpaku), Thursday, 18 May 2017 06:54 (seven years ago) link
so sick
― sexualing healing (crüt), Thursday, 18 May 2017 07:20 (seven years ago) link
https://img.discogs.com/tQd0WQ-j2TE_5dnCehKoy6Bhezc=/fit-in/600x599/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-2335684-1298819969.jpeg.jpg24. Evelyn "Champagne" King - Love Come Down723 points, 12 voteshttps://youtu.be/ASiqxSwHpQ8
― ArchCarrier, Thursday, 18 May 2017 07:29 (seven years ago) link
bonded w/ a stranger at my workplace for like 5 seconds b/c she was playing this
― dyl, Thursday, 18 May 2017 07:31 (seven years ago) link
Is she on ILM?
― ArchCarrier, Thursday, 18 May 2017 07:35 (seven years ago) link
lol maybe :)
― dyl, Thursday, 18 May 2017 07:36 (seven years ago) link
still hoping for "Let's Pretend We're Married" and "D.M.S.R." (I have no idea if they were nominated)― PJD PDJ DPJ (DJP), Wednesday, May 17, 2017 1:18 PM (yesterday) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
― PJD PDJ DPJ (DJP), Wednesday, May 17, 2017 1:18 PM (yesterday) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
One of these was my #1
― the rockists' red glare (Drugs A. Money), Thursday, 18 May 2017 07:36 (seven years ago) link
Voted Keep On but then saw D:Train do a live PA and realised I should've thrown my weight behind You're the One For Me
― i know kore-eda (or something), Thursday, 18 May 2017 07:43 (seven years ago) link
I get "I'm In Love" and "Love Come Down" in my head ALL THE TIME. My brain is on roller skates.
― Sushi and the Banchan (Spectrist), Thursday, 18 May 2017 07:45 (seven years ago) link
Enough clues to deduce #1.
― it's just locker room treason (Sanpaku), Thursday, 18 May 2017 07:48 (seven years ago) link
"You're the One for Me" should've been higher, it created a template for so much great boogie music ie early '80s, and inspired a lot of house music too... Tho I'm partially to blame, because I gave my D-Train vote for "Music". Even though it's very obviously "You're the One for Me" part two, IMO that's where they perfected their formula.
― Tuomas, Thursday, 18 May 2017 07:59 (seven years ago) link
The same with Evelyn King, I voted for "Get Loose" instead of "Love Come Down", because IMO it does the same sound even better and I love her energetic performance in it. But of course I'm happy to see this one here too, it's all good.
― Tuomas, Thursday, 18 May 2017 08:08 (seven years ago) link