Music Cup Round 5 - Boybands

by sodhat Thu Jun 06, 2013 10:25 am

First topic message reminder :

It's the one everyone has been waiting for - the boybands are back in town. We'll have a cracking debate on this one.

Round 4 saw a comfortable win for the greatest song of all time in Oasis' Don't Look Back in Anger. This round is filled with less iconic songs than the last round (depending on what is iconic to you, I suppose) but many of the expected suspects are in there.

Special mention to the man who nominated Lonely Island - genius. Equally special mention to the entire board because no-one stooped to include One Direction. It would have been a bold move on a male-dominated sports forum.

As always, select your favourite TWO, "favourite" perhaps used more loosely in this round than others.

Round 6 will be....songs with a name in the title. That's proper names too, not like Apple or Moon-Unit.

by ChequeredJersey Thu Jun 06, 2013 1:22 pm

VDT wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
6oldenbhoy wrote:Disappointed with the lack of Backstreet Boys entries. My person favourite being, "I Want It That Way".

Terrific key change in the chorus on that song.

Blink182 video to 'All the small things' is a urine take of the Backstreet Boys 'I want it that way'. Very amusing.

Prefer Weird Al Yankovic's version which is called "Which Backstreet Boy is gay?"

All of them

by **seanmichaels** Thu Jun 06, 2013 1:26 pm

A quick google suggest that none of them are outed as left footers.

by **VDT** Thu Jun 06, 2013 1:27 pm

ChequeredJersey wrote:
VDT wrote:
seanmichaels wrote:
6oldenbhoy wrote:Disappointed with the lack of Backstreet Boys entries. My person favourite being, "I Want It That Way".

Terrific key change in the chorus on that song.

Blink182 video to 'All the small things' is a urine take of the Backstreet Boys 'I want it that way'. Very amusing.

Prefer Weird Al Yankovic's version which is called "Which Backstreet Boy is gay?"

All of them

and he had another to the same tune called "I bought it on eBay" which is quite funny as well!

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:15 pm

Woah woah woah, my song is N Sync and Nelly, which is by far the superior version. I demand a recount!

by Fernando Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:20 pm

Whoever went for the lonely island why didn't you go for d**k in a box would be sure fire win Laugh

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:21 pm

Of all the things i thought id say during a boy band round. I wish lonely island consistent and daily bouts of food poisoning.

I neither count Wham as a boy band nor have any respect for anyone who chooses Club Tropicana as their best song.

Never Forget is a very good song, I actually don't mind boy bands. These were my school disco years, I've never been as good a dancer as back then.

by ChequeredJersey Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:21 pm

or axis of awesome (again) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2cfxv8Pq-Q

by Adam D Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:23 pm

#factfans

I'm a believer by the Monkees was written by Neil Diamond.

by **VDT** Thu Jun 06, 2013 2:24 pm

Fernando wrote:Whoever went for the lonely island why didn't you go for d**k in a box would be sure fire win

or Motherlover or I just had sex or Jizz in my pants

by **Kenny** Thu Jun 06, 2013 3:24 pm

The Monkees get my vote , but Hanson ...........really ...............really ?

by The Special Juan Thu Jun 06, 2013 3:30 pm

I know who's missing - East 17.

by Adam D Thu Jun 06, 2013 3:41 pm

I like the Monkees (and Neil Diamond) but I reckon last train to Clarksville is better.

I went for Backstreets Back (great video and catchy song) and Mmm Bop which is impossible not to sing along to.

Wham were a close third.

by MtotheC's Wrasslin Biatch Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:16 am

I've gone for Back for Good - because its probably one of the best pop songs ever written, by THE ultimate boyband.

I've also gone for Backstreet's Back because it had a super video. One of the best pop videos of all time

by Stella Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:19 am

Back For Good is one of those songs that's great when you first hear it, but irritating after a few listen's, well to me it is.

by Guest Fri Jun 07, 2013 10:35 am

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by kingraf Fri Jun 07, 2013 10:40 am

I went for Boyz II Men, (metaphorically, of course. My phone refuses to vote) End of The Road. Manliest choice outhere and I may have sampled the outtro when speaking to women...

by Stella Fri Jun 07, 2013 10:41 am

azzy

Beacuse they are sh1te?

by ChequeredJersey Fri Jun 07, 2013 10:43 am

Stella wrote:azzy

Beacuse they are sh1te?

This'd be the correct answer

by The Special Juan Fri Jun 07, 2013 10:51 am

Near enough everyone on that list is rubbish, not just 5ive Laugh

by ChequeredJersey Fri Jun 07, 2013 10:53 am

I less upset that my song is doing poorly and more upset that people voted for Father and Son

by Guest Fri Jun 07, 2013 10:59 am

If you lads said that within ear shot of me, you'd both have cauliflower ears. 5ive are the greatest band of all time. They'll make you "get down now".

Two biggest shocks are Father and Son getting any votes at all, and Hanson being classified as a 'boy' band.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Fri Jun 07, 2013 11:00 am

I once saw "5ive". I put in the "s because although they were advertised as 5ive it was actually just two of them in the union at Uni. A depressing night for all involved. Both 5ive songs are the wrong choice and split the vote.

Still can't believe hero chose Club Tropicana. Not even dropping subtle hints anymore.

by Stella Fri Jun 07, 2013 11:03 am

The Special Juan wrote:Near enough everyone on that list is rubbish, not just 5ive

Wham and Take That are not bad bands and have made some decent pop tunes at least. Not that they are my cuppa.

by **Hero** Fri Jun 07, 2013 11:09 am

chris.wilkerson13 wrote:I once saw "5ive". I put in the "s because although they were advertised as 5ive it was actually just two of them in the union at Uni. A depressing night for all involved. Both 5ive songs are the wrong choice and split the vote.

Still can't believe hero chose Club Tropicana. Not even dropping subtle hints anymore.

But the drinks are free and there's enough for everyone!

by The Special Juan Fri Jun 07, 2013 11:09 am

Stella wrote:
The Special Juan wrote:Near enough everyone on that list is rubbish, not just 5ive

Wham and Take That are not bad bands and have made some decent pop tunes at least. Not that they are my cuppa.

I think they're the only half-decent bunch on the board; maybe the Jackson 5 if disco's your thing (it's not mine).

by Stella Fri Jun 07, 2013 11:11 am

This round seems to be about the best band rather than best song, as they all seem to be their biggest hits, apart from a couple (including mine).

by The Special Juan Fri Jun 07, 2013 11:14 am

Here's something not remotely interesting:

"Did The Monkees play their own instruments or write their own songs?

--- Yes, but not at first. Because The Monkees were originally supposed to be an imaginary band on TV, their producers/supervisors didn't think it was necessary for them to play or write the music on their records. For their first two albums the guys didn't play (but Mike Nesmith did write a few songs) mainly because of their music supervisor, Don Kirshner, who's standards were #1 hits & he didn't believe The Monkees were capable of that. After many battles with the "big guys," the Monkees were finally allowed to play their own music on their third album "Headquarters" & also performed live concerts. As far as writing their own songs, The Monkees themselves wrote some of the band's most memorable tunes such as "Mary, Mary," "For Pete's Sake," "The Girl I Knew Somewhere," "Goin' Down," "Listen to the Band," & many others."

by JAS Fri Jun 07, 2013 1:26 pm

So....when does the contest get back to actual music rather than teeny bopper pant wetting drivel...when's the next category??

by Guest Fri Jun 07, 2013 1:33 pm

sodhat wrote:Round 6 will be....songs with a name in the title.

by Stella Fri Jun 07, 2013 1:36 pm

You going for Robert De-Niro's Waiting, Azzy? Very Happy

by Guest Fri Jun 07, 2013 1:39 pm

I haven't nominated since Round 2, because the results are so ridiculous that I don't want my good name sullied by the competition. But soddy refuses to take my name off the list because one of my selections got 3 points Laugh

by The Womble Fri Jun 07, 2013 2:16 pm

Stella wrote:You going for Robert De-Niro's Waiting, Azzy?

He might go for Nathan Jones

by **VDT** Fri Jun 07, 2013 2:53 pm

Only 4 Votes for the Lonely Island! Disappointed Lads!

by Adam D Fri Jun 07, 2013 2:54 pm

VDT wrote:Only 4 Votes for the Lonely Island! Disappointed Lads!

Not disappointed.

Amazed is the word I would have used!

by ChequeredJersey Fri Jun 07, 2013 7:28 pm

All Rise slowly but surely creeping up the rankings!

by thebluesmancometh Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:07 pm

Is it weird that this is the most complicated things Ive had to decide on in weeks!

I've changed my vote 3 times, but in the end went with my original gut instinct!!!

by kingjohn7 Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:44 pm

Boyz2Men & the Monkees

by Hulking_up Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:02 pm

The Special Juan wrote:I know who's missing - East 17.

No "House of love".....

by mystiroakey Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:32 am

The monkeys played instruments....

by sodhat Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:00 am

Right, round now closed (95 votes cast)

I will get the 6th round up this morning following results from this one.

by sodhat Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:04 am

Here are the nominations and the scores from round 5:

Tino - Never Forget - Take That 2
Adam D - Mmm Bop - Hanson 9
Nando - I'm Too Sexy - Right Said Fred 2
Sodhat - I'm a Believer - The Monkees 10
Enforcer - Backstreets Back - Backstreet Boys 8
TSJ - Keep on Movin' - 5ive 6
Hero - Club Tropicana - Wham 8
Galted - How Deep is Your Love? - Take That
Il Gialloblu - Flying Without Wings - Westlife 5
VDT - Jack Sparrow - The Lonely Island (feat. Michael Boulton) 2
Kenny - Back For Good - Take That 2
Chris W - Girlfriend - N Sync 5
The Boss - Father and Son - Boyzone
Chequered - All Rise - Blue 2
Mysti - I Want You Back - Jackson 5 2
Union Cane - Blame it on the Boogie - Big Fun
crazygangwomble - End of the Road - Boyz 2 Men 5
Stella - A Million Love Songs - Take That

by sodhat Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:06 am

And here is the leaderboard at the halfway point...

Hero 38
Adam D 32
Il Gialloblu 25
Mysti 24
TSJ 21
Kenny 21
Chris W 21
Enforcer 20
crazygangwomble 19
Tino 17
Nando 17
Chequered 16
Sodhat 15
Stella 9
The Boss 6
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Gregers 3
Cherriesfna 2
VDT 2
Julius 0
Galted 0
Union Cane 0

by sodhat Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:15 am

Just waiting on Tino and Julius to get their noms in, then I can stick the round up.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:51 am

The top two are unsurprisingly the two trying hardest to win!

by Guest Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:53 am

I hate you soddy Sad

by sodhat Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:53 am

Both have suggested what I would call frontrunners for the next round too, really good selections from both.

Will leave Tino and Julius until midday before I put the round up. They can add their choices later if they're around to.

by Adam D Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:55 am

chris.wilkerson13 wrote:The top two are unsurprisingly the two trying hardest to win!

this next round will be interesting as I must have been the last to put my nominations in which means that I will most probably get my 8th choice pick!

by sodhat Mon Jun 10, 2013 9:56 am

Adam D wrote:
chris.wilkerson13 wrote:The top two are unsurprisingly the two trying hardest to win!

this next round will be interesting as I must have been the last to put my nominations in which means that I will most probably get my 8th choice pick!

You got your first choice pick, surprisingly.

by Mind the windows Tino. Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:02 am

sodhat wrote:

Will leave Tino and Julius until midday before I put the round up. They can add their choices later if they're around to.

Just sent mine, old boy.

by Adam D Mon Jun 10, 2013 10:02 am

I thought I chose 5 good songs that all could have got me some decent points - amazed my first pick wasnt taken by someone else.

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