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ok submissions are CLOSED. finalized my list and just looked at who submitted which songs.

THANK YOU to everyone who entered! We have 21 contestants for this walrus:

FerencL
Eric
CrimsonFox
tellypl
bolt2112
JMurder3
Bloobird
KarmaDope
True North
Priptonite
Zaccino
Eleanor60
PokerCrazy94
xander biscuits
rickroll
filthyvermin
D1iabol1cal
SuqAta8
DonkDonkDonkDonk
soma84
bwslim69

Category #1 was Song by a Solo Artist. As I mentioned, I will begin by revealing all of the middle of the pack songs that are safe, and then the top 3, and bottom 3, leaving our first eliminated contestant for the end.

I want to say almost everyone did a great job with this category! Really enjoyed a high % of the songs submitted and I will be sad each round to see someone go.

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07-08-2019 , 04:38 PM

#28

Dizzyqtp

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in no particular order, the following are SAFE

Spoiler:

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07-08-2019 , 04:54 PM

#29

bwslim69

I'm a Diva, Bruh

Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 24,927

Jesus PokerCrazy goes right to the trolololololol in Rd 1.

I tip my cap to you

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07-08-2019 , 04:55 PM

#30

Dizzyqtp

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Originally Posted by bwslim69

Jesus PokerCrazy goes right to the trolololololol in Rd 1.

I tip my cap to you

PC definitely wins the "song that will be most stuck in my head today" trophy in rd1.

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07-08-2019 , 05:01 PM

#31

Dizzyqtp

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that makes our R1 podium/nodium crew as following (alphabetical order):

Spoiler:

going to let the suspense build a bit - will reveal the rest when I get home from work later tonight. congrats to all those who are already safe!

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07-08-2019 , 05:15 PM

#32

POGcrazy94

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It's a good song and a great history lesson!

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07-08-2019 , 05:20 PM

#33

rickroll

oddly catty

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If you guys are unfamiliar with Dennis Wilson, there's a number of good long reads out there on him

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Wilson

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Some of Manson's songs were recorded at Brian's home studio.[11] These recordings remain unheard by the public.[12] Dennis also introduced Manson to a few friends in the music business, including the Byrds' producer Terry Melcher, whose home at 10050 Cielo Drive would later be rented by director Roman Polanski and his wife, actress Sharon Tate. Less than a year later, Manson family members would murder Tate and several others at this home.[11]

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In September 1968, Dennis recorded a Manson song for the Beach Boys, originally titled "Cease to Exist" but reworked as "Never Learn Not to Love", as a single B-side released the following December. It was credited solely to Dennis. Angered by this, Manson threatened murder.[13] When asked why Manson was not credited, Wilson explained: "He didn't want that. He wanted money instead. I gave him about a hundred thousand dollars' worth of stuff."[14] According to Beach Boys collaborator Van Dyke Parks: "One day, Charles Manson brought a bullet out and showed it to Dennis, who asked, 'What's this?' And Manson replied, 'It's a bullet. Every time you look at it, I want you to think how nice it is your kids are still safe.' Well, Dennis grabbed Manson by the head and threw him to the ground and began pummeling him ... I heard about it, but I wasn't there."[15]

As Dennis became increasingly aware of Manson's volatile nature and growing violent tendencies, he finally made a break from the friendship by simply moving out of the house and leaving Manson there.

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Dennis drowned at Marina Del Rey after drinking all day and then diving in the afternoon to recover items he had thrown overboard at the marina from his yacht three years earlier.

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07-08-2019 , 06:06 PM

#34

Eric

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I always get nervous when I'm not middle of the pack. And I don't remember what I submitted.

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07-08-2019 , 06:54 PM

#35

SuqAta8

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hope im podium

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07-08-2019 , 07:07 PM

#36

Dizzyqtp

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ok let's do this

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07-08-2019 , 07:17 PM

#37

Dizzyqtp

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the PODIUM (in no particular order)

Spoiler:

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07-08-2019 , 07:20 PM

#38

SuqAta8

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yay

donk i think youd like that song too

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07-08-2019 , 07:39 PM

#39

Dizzyqtp

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the NODIUM (in a particular order)

the following two submissions are SAFE

Spoiler:

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Which means unfortunately our first elimination is:

Spoiler:

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07-08-2019 , 07:40 PM

#40

Dizzyqtp

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Good start everyone! Will get Round 2 started later tonight.

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07-08-2019 , 08:07 PM

#41

D1iabol1cal

WSOS Champion

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I may have peaked too early...

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07-08-2019 , 08:37 PM

#42

bolt2112

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I'm happy that my strategy worked. No way was the man in black going to sink me in round 1.

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07-08-2019 , 09:04 PM

#43

Eric

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Well. I figured I would end up in the middle. I had hoped the bouncy beat and lyrical content would be enough to stay out of last place. Ouch. Just not your type of music.

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07-08-2019 , 09:17 PM

#44

filthyvermin

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not sure which is worse, losing to filthy, or losing to muhamad ali song

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07-08-2019 , 09:33 PM

#45

Dizzyqtp

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On to Round 2 with our 20 survivors.

Standings (podium/nodium count just for bragging rights)

Place	POGer	Podiums	Nodiums
	JMurder3	1
	SuqAta8	1
	D1iabol1cal	1
	Bloobird
	bolt2112
	bwslim69
	CrimsonFox
	DonkDonkDonkDonk
	filthyvermin
	KarmaDope
	PokerCrazy94
	Priptonite
	rickroll
	soma84
	tellypl
	True North
	xander biscuits
	Zaccino
	Eleanor60		1
	FerencL		1
21	Eric		1

List of artists that are now OFF LIMITS:

Avril Lavigne

Bibio

Billy Joel

Bruce Springsteen

Carly Rae Jepsen

Cassius Clay

Dennis Wilson

Father John Misty

Frank Ocean

Joe Jackson

Johnny Cash

Joni Mitchell

Kim Petras

Kina Grannis

Patsy Gallant

Pink Sweat$

Sufjan Stevens

The Mountain Goats

Tobe Nwigwe

Tyler the Creator

Round 1 due by: EOD Saturday July 13th
Round 1 Category: Song with a Clever Title

Not sure how much time everyone will need in between rounds but I probably won't be able to listen/reveal until Sunday so will give a bit more time than I expect is needed.

With this category, you don't need to go crazy or anything but looking for some songs with clever or unusual titles. Remember - if you dupe a song with someone else you are eliminated!

Good luck!

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07-08-2019 , 10:06 PM

#46

Eric

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Originally Posted by filthyvermin

not sure which is worse, losing to filthy, or losing to muhamad ali song

No shame in losing to filthy. Lots of shame (all 'round) in losing to rap songs.

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07-08-2019 , 11:58 PM

#47

CrimsonFox

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Originally Posted by PokerCrazy94

It's a good song and a great history lesson!

lolol

considered one of his worst ever. Very surprised BJ had 2.
Altho I must admit I toyed with the idea of "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" or "stiletto"

Mountain Goats is one person?

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07-09-2019 , 12:02 AM

#48

CrimsonFox

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define "clever"

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07-09-2019 , 12:24 AM

#49

Dizzyqtp

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Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

Mountain Goats is one person?

Yeah had to double check that one myself, per wiki:

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For many years, the sole member of the Mountain Goats was Darnielle, despite the plural moniker.

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All Hail West Texas is the sixth studio album by the Mountain Goats. It is also the last album by the Mountain Goats to only feature John Darnielle.

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Originally Posted by CrimsonFox

define "clever"

I wouldn’t stress too much about it - any title that is just more unique or clever than your typical song title I would accept for this one - not going to be too harsh.

Couple examples using artists used last round:

Nothing Good Ever Happens At The Goddamn Thirsty Crow - Father John Misty
Sandwitches - Tyler the Creator

Edit: also I’m not judging based on the song title - that’s just a qualifier for the song to be eligible. Will still be judging on which songs I like the most musically.