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  • #692
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,411 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Match 1 - Whitesnake - Here I Go Again

    Match 2 - Prince - Purple Rain

    Match 3 - Billy Idol - White Wedding

    Match 4 - No opinion


  • #693
    Also Starring LeVar Burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,503 ✭✭✭✭Also Starring LeVar Burton


    Just wondering, since things move so fast, if its ok to edit in reasons after making choices, Kolido?


  • #694
    quickbeam
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭quickbeam


    R2/Match 1 Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
    R2/Match 2 Bryan Adam - Summer of 69
    R2/Match 3 Billy Idol - White Wedding
    R2/Match 4 Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy


  • #695
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,411 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »
    Just wondering, since things move so fast, if its ok to edit in reasons after making choices, Kolido?

    I don't think reasons are compulsory until the last 16


  • #696
    Ted_YNWA
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71,799 ✭✭✭✭Ted_YNWA


    Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
    Bryan Adam - Summer of 69
    Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere
    Bronski Beat


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  • #697
    Tell me how
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 23,699 ✭✭✭✭Tell me how


    R2/Match 1
    Culture Club - Karma Chameleon: Just reminds me more of my childhood.

    R2/Match 2
    Bryan Adam - Summer of 69: Iconic and always preferred the tempo to that of Purple Rain

    R2/Match 3
    Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere: Easy choice

    R2/Match 4
    Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas: One of the good ones of that genre that shall not be named.


  • #698
    Also Starring LeVar Burton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,503 ✭✭✭✭Also Starring LeVar Burton


    Zaph wrote: »
    I don't think reasons are compulsory until the last 16

    Ah cheers, I hadn't actually spotted that line in the first post. Although, once we get to that point I wonder if its ok to vote, then edit in reasons straight immediately after. Might give people a chance for people to give better reasons than just rushing a few words just to ensure their votes are counted. Just a thought anyway, but perhaps that will only complicate things at the time.


  • #699
    Kolido
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,730 ✭✭✭✭Kolido


    Also Starring LeVar Burton wrote: »
    Just wondering, since things move so fast, if its ok to edit in reasons after making choices, Kolido?

    I prefer reasons but I'm not making it a requirement until the last 16. Its too much hassle to police and also a nightmare for you guys when things are going quick. I will slow down the matches and raise the votes needed in later rounds.


  • #700
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 4,824 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    *logs in*

    *sees Summer of fúcking 69 has beaten Purple Rain*

    (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻

    *logs out*


  • #701
    Kolido
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,730 ✭✭✭✭Kolido


    Culture Club - Karma Chameleon 6 5 Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
    Bryan Adam - Summer of 69 6 4 Prince - Purple Rain
    Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere 2 6 Billy Idol - White Wedding
    Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas 5 5 Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy


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  • #702
    Declan A Walsh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,796 ✭✭✭Declan A Walsh


    Kolido wrote: »
    Culture Club - Karma Chameleon 6 5 Whitesnake - Here I Go Again
    Bryan Adam - Summer of 69 6 4 Prince - Purple Rain
    Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere 2 6 Billy Idol - White Wedding
    Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas 5 5 Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy

    I give my vote to Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy. It's a classic.


  • #703
    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 13,453 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    *logs in*

    *sees Summer of fúcking 69 has beaten Purple Rain*

    (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻

    *logs out*

    Should've known it would never get far ;)


  • #704
    Green&Red
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,874 ✭✭✭✭Green&Red


    Deleted User wrote: »
    *logs in*

    *sees Summer of fúcking 69 has beaten Purple Rain*

    (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻

    *logs out*

    That’s a shame, we don’t mean to cause you any sorrow


  • #705
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 4,824 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Electric Nitwit wrote: »
    Should've known it would never get far ;)
    Green&Red wrote:
    That’s a shame, we don’t mean to cause you any sorrow

    :D .... I mean, :mad:

    Purple Rain wasn't even one of my nominations but it's still a travesty. Bryan fúcking Adams can go do one. (He's a Brexit supporter too, not that it even affects him)


  • #706
    Kolido
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,730 ✭✭✭✭Kolido


    R2/Match 5


    Blondie - Atomic

    vs       

    U2 - Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For









    R2/Match 6


    U2 - Sunday, Bloody Sunday   

    vs       

    Europe - The Final Countdown








    R2/Match 7


    Survivor - Eye of the Tiger

    vs       

    Bon Jovi - Livin on a Prayer








    R2/Match 8


    Prince - 1999

    vs       

    The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go







  • #707
    Also Starring LeVar Burton
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    Atomic - because there's far too much U2 in this competiton

    Sunday Bloody Sunday - and if any U2 deserves to advance it's this one

    Livin' On a Prayer - because WHOOOOOHAAA Lemon on a Pear!

    Should I Stay or Should I Go - could be a contender for the top spot to be fair


  • #708
    [Deleted User]
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    #5 - Atomic
    #6 - Sunday Bloody Sunday
    #7 - Eye of the Tiger, though not a big fan of either tbh
    #8 - 199, Purple Rain must be avenged.


  • #709
    Declan A Walsh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,796 ✭✭✭Declan A Walsh


    Kolido wrote: »
    R2/Match 5


    Blondie - Atomic - It's okay but...

    vs       

    U2 - Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - That bit more catchy: My vote.









    R2/Match 6


    U2 - Sunday, Bloody Sunday    - It's alright but...

    vs       

    Europe - The Final Countdown - Nice synth hook - My Vote.








    R2/Match 7


    Survivor - Eye of the Tiger - It's alright, just!

    vs       

    Bon Jovi - Livin on a Prayer - Nice groove - My Vote.








    R2/Match 8


    Prince - 1999 - It's okay, but...

    vs       

    The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go - Great new wave vibe - My Vote.






    My votes above.


  • #710
    quickbeam
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 16,287 Mod ✭✭✭✭quickbeam


    R2/Match 5 Blondie - Atomic
    R2/Match 6 Europe - The Final Countdown
    R2/Match 7 Bon Jovi - Livin on a Prayer
    R2/Match 8 The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go


  • #711
    Necro
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 58,291 Mod ✭✭✭✭Necro


    Kolido wrote:
    U2 - Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

    Better U2 song of the two listed
    Kolido wrote:
    Europe - The Final Countdown

    Final Countdown beats Bonos warbling
    Kolido wrote:
    Bon Jovi - Livin on a Prayer

    Sad to see survivor go but better song here
    Kolido wrote:
    The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go

    Better song again simply.

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  • #712
    Tauriel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,914 ✭✭✭✭Tauriel


    R2/Match 1
    Whitesnake - Here I Go Again

    R2/Match 2
    Bryan Adam - Summer of 69

    R2/Match 3
    Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere
    vs       
    Billy Idol - White Wedding
    My two songs again!!! Not fair :(

    R2/Match 4
    Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy


  • #713
    Tauriel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,914 ✭✭✭✭Tauriel


    R2/Match 5
    U2 - Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

    R2/Match 6
    Europe - The Final Countdown

    R2/Match 7
    Survivor - Eye of the Tiger

    R2/Match 8
    The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go


  • #714
    Big Vern
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 603 ✭✭✭Big Vern


    R2/Match 5 Blondie - Atomic (great song)

    R2/Match 6 U2 - Sunday, Bloody Sunday (liked early U2 - this was a favourite)

    R2/Match 7 Survivor - Eye of the Tiger (remember it from the Rocky film - better than Bon Jovi anyway!)

    R2/Match 8 Prince - 1999 (a classic!)


  • #715
    Triceratops Ballet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,894 ✭✭✭Triceratops Ballet


    Blondie - Atomic
    U2 - Sunday, Bloody Sunday
    Bon Jovi - Livin on a Prayer
    Prince - 1999


  • #716
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,921 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    Atomic - Brilliant intro

    Sunday Bloody Sunday - authentic

    Livin' On a Prayer - just because

    Should I Stay or Should I Go - got me started into the Clash


  • #717
    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 13,453 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    Classics

    U2
    U2
    Bon Jovi
    Prince


  • #718
    cute geoge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,434 ✭✭✭cute geoge


    u2
    u2
    survivor
    prince


  • #719
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,411 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Match 5 - Blondie - Atomic

    Match 6 - U2 - Sunday, Bloody Sunday   

    Match 7 - Survivor - Eye of the Tiger

    Match 8 - The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go. This was like choosing your favourite child, as I nominated both. :(


  • #720
    Declan A Walsh
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,796 ✭✭✭Declan A Walsh


    Zaph wrote: »
    Match 5 - Blondie - Atomic

    Match 6 - U2 - Sunday, Bloody Sunday   

    Match 7 - Survivor - Eye of the Tiger

    Match 8 - The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go. This was like choosing your favourite child, as I nominated both. :(

    It's academic now anyway!


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  • #721
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,411 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Declan A Walsh wrote: »
    It's academic now anyway!

    Well at least I was guaranteed one in the next round. :D


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