King Rollo

Looks like it was an odd number of voters then. Commander Eye Sack is not needed.

Yes, I was just about to add the last vote to the scoreboard so I can add yours as well.

VOTING HAS NOW CLOSED Thanks to the 42 people who voted. The results will start tomorrow.

Private Investigations is such an unlikely number 2 hit single, it's sound is pretty unique. I didn't know about Thomas Dolby until I heard Windpower. I went on to buy the album it comes from, 'The Golden Age Of Wireless', and it became one of my favourite albums from the 80s. The Message, All Of My Heart and Leave In Silence are further highlights from that batch and Ruff Mix is one of my favourite novelty hits.

There are guest voters as well. All I meant is if, for example, 33 people vote, you can't get any draws as the closest possible score would be 17-16. If an even number, like 34 people vote, you could get a 17-17 draw.

As long as there is an odd number of voters, there won't be any deadlocks.

10th - 16th March 1966 29. Woman - Peter and Gordon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4oHM5faTDo Written by 'Bernard Webb' who was quickly worked out by the music press to be Paul McCartney. I like the use of the cellos and brass instruments but otherwise this is not standing out. 31. Hold Tight! - Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv60e_jQBf8 The rhythm to this one was inspired by "a clapping craze at football grounds". That particular rhythm has endured to this day at football stadiums. The song is a good foot stomper with some inventive guitar work in the second half. 39. I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown and the Famous Flames https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTdihu-mp90 A song well known by all generations, this has some great contributions from the brass section and saxophone as well as James Brown's distinctive vocal. Record of the week : 33. Substitute - The Who I could easily have picked the James Brown song but I've gone with this one. It's catchy enough to appeal to the pop fans from the time but also has that gritty guitar sound to satisfy the alternative crowd. The lead and backing vocals plus the drums also make this a standout single. It will reach a peak position of number 5.

34 votes so far. If you haven't voted yet, you have the rest of the weekend to do so. A final reminder for @Gary Feld , you need to give scores to the other 16 songs if you want your vote to be included, thanks.

My vote was 6-6.

50 Pet Shop Boys – Suburbia 49 Nero - Guilt 48 Black – Wonderful Life 47 Visage - Fade To Grey 46 Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – Enola Gay 45 Pet Shop Boys - Rent 44 Radiohead – Karma Police 43 Eagles – Hotel California 42 Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing 41 Depeche Mode – Just Can't Get Enough 40 Eurythmics – Here Comes The Rain Again 39 Muse – Time Is Running Out 38 The Beatles – Yesterday 37 Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five - The Message 36 Katrina and the Waves - Walking On Sunshine 35 Plastic Bertrand – Ça Plane Pour Moi 34 Meat Loaf - Bat Out Of Hell 33 McAlmont & Butler - Yes 32 Thin Lizzy – The Boys Are Back In Town 31 The Beloved – Sweet Harmony 30 Bananarama – Venus 29 Robyn – Dancing On My Own 28 The Prodigy – Smack My Bitch Up 27 Bananarama – Cruel Summer 26 The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin' On 25 The Smiths – This Charming Man 24 Sister Sledge – We Are Family 23 The Stone Roses - Fools Gold / What The World Is Waiting For 22 Rufus and Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody 21 Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The Middle With You 20 XTM & DJ Chucky presents Annia - Fly On The Wings Of Love 19 Len - Steal My Sunshine 18 Shocking Blue – Venus 17 Green Day – Wake Me Up When September Ends 16 Michael Jackson – Smooth Criminal 15 Oasis - Live Forever 14 Pink - Try 13 Michael Jackson – Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' 12 Kygo featuring Conrad Sewell - Firestone 11 Arctic Monkeys – Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? 10 Kelly Clarkson – Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) 9 Amy Winehouse – Back To Black 8 Evanescence – Going Under 7 Avril Lavigne – Sk8er Boi 6 Blink 182 - I Miss You 5 Kylie Minogue - Padam Padam 4 Linkin Park – In the End 3 The Veronicas – Untouched 2 Mary J Blige - Family Affair 1 Lady Gaga – Judas

I've voted now. Some of these battles were hard to pick a favourite from, especially A Little Respect v Heroes. Others were easier.

Burnley 1-2 AFC Bournemouth Sunderland 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion Arsenal 2-0 Everton Chelsea 2-1 Newcastle United West Ham United 1-2 Manchester City Crystal Palace 1-1 Leeds United Manchester United 2-0 Aston Villa Nottingham Forest 1-1 Fulham Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur Brentford 2-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

It seems to be back now.

Friday: Round 1: 36 Class Round 2: 33 A Little More Time, Matt Bianco 3 in 10: 3 Souvenir, Enola Gay, Messages

We all got 39 today but not on the same round. Round 1: 39 💥 Round 2: 30 The Music Of The Night, Helga, Chic 3 in 10: 2 Sit Down, She's A Star

I haven't looked at the list so I don't know whether or not I would have put this last but I think it's very likely. Most of these charity records from the 80s were good for raising some money but not worth listening to more than once.

Thanks, and well done John on a double 39 today. Round 1: 30 When I Need You, the year, Being Alone Round 2: 39 💥 3 in 10: 3 Cherish, Celebration, Get Down On It

Round 1: 39 💥 Round 2: 30 Saved By The Bell (I knew it was something to do with bells), Don't Stop The Carnival 3 in 10: 3 Fire, Desire, With Or Without You

Congratulations matto, that's a great winner, 2nd in my own vote. Thanks to everyone who included Jennifer Walton in their votes, especially Iz and Harve for the 20 point scores. And thanks to Addy for another excellent hosting job.

Round 1: 33 Aretha Franklin, the year Round 2: 30 Talking Guy, KT Tunstall, the year Tie-break: 3 out of 4 3 in 10: 3 Rock Lobster, Love Shack, Meet The Flintstones

If we are roughly following the X Factor format, the three categories shouldn't come together until there are 12 acts left. Having said that, I don't really mind the unpredictability and tension that will come with this week's round.

I have entered something.

1st Les Rythmes Digitales featuring Nik Kershaw - Sometimes 2 David Bowie - Lazarus 3 George Michael - Jesus to a Child 4 The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk - Starboy 5 Troye Sivan - Angel Baby 6 Romy & Fred again.. - Strong 7 Conan Gray - Caramel 8 Ruel - I Can Die Now 9 Tone Damli featuring Eric Saade - Imagine

1st Erasure - Chorus 2 Abba - Take A Chance On Me 3 Blondie - Sunday Girl 4 Florence + the Machine - My Love 5 Haim - Want You Back 6 The Corrs - Summer Sunshine 7 The Chicks - Julianna Calm Down 8 Atomic Kitten - Eternal Flame 9 Scissor Sisters - Let’s Have a Kiki

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