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Post by Chippa on Sept 15, 2017 19:40:39 GMT
Ok so it comes down to this. After 32 artists we're down to two artists who tied when they last battled in the sweet sixteen.
Let's do this........
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Post by 88keys on Sept 15, 2017 21:27:14 GMT
This isn't easy, but I had to side with Elton.
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Post by Buttler on Sept 15, 2017 21:55:01 GMT
Elton.
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Post by BSJ on Sept 15, 2017 22:54:40 GMT
This popped in me head. Is Elton really a solo artist? I feel Elton and Bernie are a team.
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Post by eloneen on Sept 15, 2017 23:03:26 GMT
No contest for me. Elton John all the way!
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Post by jrmugz on Sept 16, 2017 5:42:06 GMT
Paul McCartney. I think when the dust clears, the CD "Wingspan" makes the case very well. All very unique hits where none sounds like the other. Self-penned lyrics. Wide vocal range. "Heart of the Country" falsetto way more authentic than the somewhat laughable "Bennie and the Jets" outro.
Not to mention, all the great songs since then, like around half the songs on "Chaos and Creation in the Backyard", and "Dance Tonight" is modern classic of his as well.
"Hope of Deliverance", another post-Wingspan classic.
Elton John is a most dynamic artist, with many great songs for many great occasions, and a very powerful unique voice etc.; but I think McCartney edges him out on the universal appeal. And even on piano, he plays "Maybe I'm Amazed", "Nineteen Hundred Eighty-five", etc.
And just the "Band on the Run" album as a whole, really makes a great case.
Jim
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Post by Horacewimp on Sept 16, 2017 8:23:47 GMT
PMc for me, many thanks Chippa for running this poll for the last few weeks
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Post by elophile on Sept 16, 2017 14:46:38 GMT
I voted for Elton but it looks like Sir Paul is going to take it. It's a good outcome!
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Post by Chippa on Sept 16, 2017 17:46:15 GMT
I still can't decide! Brb....listening to tons of Elton John and Paul McCartney.....
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Post by Chippa on Sept 17, 2017 17:45:59 GMT
Ok, I've had some time to mull it over and decided to go with Paul. His solo hits just resonate with me more than Elton's(who is still amazing).
Ok so anyone else voting?
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Post by Chippa on Sept 18, 2017 7:35:13 GMT
Since this is the finale, I'll leave it up for another day.
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Post by Chippa on Sept 19, 2017 18:32:26 GMT
Paul McCartney wins it! Actually, I kinda thought George Harrison or Elton John would come away victorious. Maybe with different pairings, it would have turned out differently. But congrats to Sir Paul. He can add this to the endless list of accolades and achievements during his legendary career....
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Post by Helmut83 on Sept 19, 2017 20:39:11 GMT
Being Sir, and having won the Horace Wimp forum's contest...
Fair result in my opinion, the best artist won this time. A guy who can write so many good songs so different from each other in so many different genres deserves the award.
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Post by jrmugz on Sept 20, 2017 12:59:04 GMT
... A guy who can write so many good songs so different from each other in so many different genres deserves the award. I agree that he should have won, and a lot for that reason above. To me, it's not just that he can write the songs in so many genres, but come up with very high quality songs in so many genres. For example: "Jet" - Confident power rock song packed with great hooks. "Goodnight Tonight" - If we're going to be stuck with disco, why not something with Spanish guitars, great hooks, and real percussion? "No More Lonely Nights" - And if we're going to be stuck with love ballads by groups like Chicago, Phil Collins, etc., how about one as high quality as this? "Wonderful Christmastime" - A synth-tune that gives Kraftwerk, Soft Cell, etc. a run for their money. "Silly Love Songs" - Transforms all the seventies sap songs into a powerhouse bass-driven song, with an amazing vocal breakdown that makes even Linda sound good. Not to mention, a clever light-hearted lyric, something like Chuck Berry would do. "Live and Let Die" - Very effective action cinema, with an amazingly tasteful reggae break. If you're a director of an action film, how in the world can you ask for a better song than this for engaging an audience? "Heart of the Country" - Incorporates country and jazz with very clever scat mimicked by the guitar. I can't name another song like it. "Too Many People" - Pop rock with some psychedelic, and a great Lennon imitation. "Maybe I'm Amazed" - Maybe this song sums it all up, as far as do-it-yourself on songwriting, instrumentation, performance, melodies, soul, variation of styles, etc. Jim
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Post by Helmut83 on Sept 20, 2017 16:27:51 GMT
"Sing the changes" is a great obscure song from him. "Get out of my way" and "Calico Skies" are personal favourites.
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