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1978 vs. 2019: A Suck Throwdown (split from "My Goodness...)

Willets Point Jan 24 2020 06:14 PM

Edgy MD wrote: Suck be relative I'd take almost any of these songs over almost any #1 from 2019. Let's put this to the test! Ten number one songs from 1978 versus ten number one songs from 2019, seeded by their position on the Billboard Hot 100 year end singles chart. You must chose one song from each matchup for your mixtape/playlist. 1. "Shadow Dancing" by Andy Gibb vs. "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus 2. "Night Fever" by Bee Gees vs. "Sunflower" by Post Malone and Swae Lee 3. "Stayin' Alive" by Bee Gees vs. "Without Me" by Halsey 4. "Kiss You All Over" by Exile vs. "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish 5. "How Deep is Your Love" by Bee Gees vs. "7 Rings" by Ariana Grande 6. "Baby Come Back" by Player vs. "Sucker" by Jonas Brothers 7. "(Love Is) Thicker Than Water" by Andy Gibb vs. "Thank U, Next" by Ariana Grande 8. "Boogie Oogie Oogie" by Taste of Honey vs. "Truth Hurts" by Lizzo 9. "Three Times A Lady" by Commodores vs. "Señorita" by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello 10. "Grease" by Frankie Valli vs. "Shallow" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper My mixtape: 1. "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus 2. "Night Fever" by Bee Gees 3. "Stayin' Alive" by Bee Gees 4. "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish 5. "How Deep is Your Love" by Bee Gees 6. "Baby Come Back" by Player 7. "Thank U, Next" by Ariana Grande 8. "Truth Hurts" by Lizzo 9. "Señorita" by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello 10. "Grease" by Frankie Valli So it looks like 1978 and 2019 have finished with a 5-5 draw.

Frayed Knot Jan 24 2020 07:00 PM Re: The "My goodness, did 1978 suck" quiz

At least back in 1978 it didn't usually take two (or more) artists to complete one record. When I've seen end-of-year lists of top songs in recent years it seems that at least half (and often a lot more than half) are someone with or featuring someone else. Four from this past year's top ten list multiple artists although at least the Cooper/Gaga one is intended as a duet from a movie script rather than an attempt at crossover appeal and/or brand enhancement. I don't actually know any of the 2019 songs so I can't really give an opinion here, but if they're losing in head-to-head match-ups to the likes of 'Baby Come Back' and 'Grease' I'm not sure I want to.

Johnny Lunchbucket Jan 24 2020 07:04 PM Re: The "My goodness, did 1978 suck" quiz

This latest battle deserves it own thread. Plus vids. I don't know any of the top 10 of 2019

whippoorwill Jan 24 2020 07:35 PM Re: The "My goodness, did 1978 suck" quiz

I know one of them

Edgy MD Jan 24 2020 08:23 PM Re: The "My goodness, did 1978 suck" quiz

Johnny Lunchbucket wrote: This latest battle deserves it own thread. Plus vids. I don't know any of the top 10 of 2019 In fairness, high-quality videos are a lot easier to make these days. The Nas video has five minutes of coherent plot before the music even starts.

Willets Point Jan 25 2020 08:59 AM Re: The "My goodness, did 1978 suck" quiz

Frayed Knot wrote: At least back in 1978 it didn't usually take two (or more) artists to complete one record. You know if we retroactively added "feat. Barry Gibb" to all the songs he worked on for other artists in 1978, this distinction would no longer hold water.

Willets Point Jan 25 2020 10:51 AM Re: 1978 vs. 2019: A Suck Throwdown (split from "My Goodness...)

Here are some well-known songs of the past with 21st-century style credits to featured artists: "Surf City (feat. Brian Wilson)" by Jan & Dean "Can't You Hear Me Knocking (feat. Bobby Keys)" by The Rolling Stones "We Love You (feat. John Lennon and Paul McCartney)" by The Rolling Stones "While My Guitar Gently Weeps (feat. Eric Clapton)" by The Beatles "You're So Vain (feat. Mick Jagger)" by Carly Simon "You Haven't Done Nothin' (feat. the Jackson Five)" by Stevie Wonder "The Wall (feat. Toni Tennille)" by Pink Floyd "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me (feat. Toni Tennille, Carl Wilson and Bruce Johnston)" by Elton John "The Bitch is Back (feat. Dusty Springfield)" by Elton John "Young Americans (feat. Luther Vandross)" by David Bowie "Fame (feat. John Lennon)" by David Bowie "Whatever Gets You Through the Night (feat. David Bowie)" by John Lennon "Satellite of Love (feat. David Bowie)" by Lou Reed "Peg (feat. Michael McDonald)" by Steely Dan "Ride Like the Wind (feat. Michael McDonald)" by Christopher Cross "This Is It (feat. Michael McDonald)" by Kenny Loggins "Doctor My Eyes (feat. David Crosby)" by Jackson Browne "Heart of Gold (feat. Linda Ronstadt and James Taylor)" by Neil Young "Money for Nothing (feat. Sting)" by Dire Straits "Tempted (feat. Elvis Costello)" by Squeeze "Pride (In the Name of Love) (feat. Chrissie Hynde)" by U2 "I Feel For You (feat. Stevie Wonder)" by Chaka Khan "Somebody's Watching Me (feat. Michael Jackson)" by Rockwell "U Got the Look (feat. Sheena Easton)" by Prince "Shiny Happy People (feat. Kate Pierson) by R.E.M. In short, collaboration is good. Proper credit is good too.