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You are lucky! (I lost Love Unlimited a while back) - But for how long exactly?....
#soon! Part Un - The 60s-00s Girl Band Debut Breakthrough Rate
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What is happening? I get that your favorites have to leave at a certain point, but it hurts when a song that you really hate is still in the running.
If I had known I would have giving that certain song a zero instead of a respectable 4.
This song was my favorite from the 80s batch...
If I had known I would have giving that certain song a zero instead of a respectable 4.
This song was my favorite from the 80s batch...
Nope you got that right. It's strange though in that this song was a bit of a rate discovery for me - I'm certain I had never heard it before. Usually with songs that were successful in Germany, I would have come across it at one point, whether it was some kind of talking head retro chart show on TV or one of the older targeting radio stations.
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I quite liked this one! I'd heard of Mel & Kim but had never actually heard any of their music before.
I'm surprised Substitute is still here after all the complaints early in this thread about it being the Peaches version and not the Clout version...
I'm surprised Substitute is still here after all the complaints early in this thread about it being the Peaches version and not the Clout version...
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Substitute has successfully replaced a lot of favourites with the points it had received. Is it our next cut or will it be something else? Find out #soon!
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So, it looks like the voters wanted Peaches to...........
Last another day!
#32
First Choice – Armed And Extremely Dangerous
Average Score: 7.051
Highest Score: 10 x 4 (@soratami, @Aester, @Empty Shoebox, @kermit_the_frog)
Lowest Score: 3 x 1 (@ComeOnGloria)
Last another day!
#32
First Choice – Armed And Extremely Dangerous
Average Score: 7.051
Highest Score: 10 x 4 (@soratami, @Aester, @Empty Shoebox, @kermit_the_frog)
Lowest Score: 3 x 1 (@ComeOnGloria)
And here we say goodbye to quite a rate discovery for yours truly! Before beginning the rate, I had never heard of this band or song and had to go on a discovery trip with @londonrain to ensure we had enough bands to rate in each era, which brought us the 70s own First Choice! Armed And Extremely Dangerous did okay throughout the voting period, never landing too low, but also never reaching too high (nothing really above #25) so its finish of #32 gives a good representation of its overall performance here.
Armed & Extremely Dangerous is not just a bit hilarious a song title, it also packs quite an interesting lyric – considering most songs in this rate deal with love etc (especially the 60s/70s numbers). The tale is of Dangerous Dan, a man wanted by the FBI and how (you guessed it) dangerous he is. The track sonically is quite pleasant but the concept screams Boney M at me with their takes on ‘villains’ such as Rasputin and Ma Baker (in saying that, First Choice predates Boney M so A+ for influence!).
First Choice (initially The Debonettes) were a female vocal trio from Philadelphia who formed in High School. They performed in clubs after school locally, and were eventually introduced to Norman Harris (a record man) by Georgie Woods (radio DJ). Harris produced their first single “This Is The House Where Love Died” but their breakthrough came with Armed & Extremely Dangerous, which made it qualify for the rate due to its #16 peak in the UK. Since then, they became mostly a force in the R&B genre charts while active, but their sound also included Soul & Disco in their reach. There have been line-up changes over time and the ladies still perform their old hits today in some capacity, including a mini reunion in 2014.
First Choice officially called it quits from an active status in 1980 (and hadn’t released any new music since) but in 1983 Sal-Soul Records (one of the labels they had been with) released ‘Let No Man Put Asunder’ from their 1977 LP “Delusions” which rose to #13 on the Billboard Dance Chart and has since become First Choice’s signature song. It was covered by Mary J Blige on her 1999 Album Mary; and First Choice’s version is still to this day a favourite in the House Music Scene. You can hear from the track here, this group was a great product of its time, combining the soulful qualities of the Motown-style sound with fun lyrics that helped them stand out. Maybe they were never true contenders for the crown here but they still provided a fun number for the list!
What did PopJustice think?
Ufint (7.5) thought the same as I did! - Firstable, why do I hear M People in this? Second of all, it’s nice to hear some good Philly soul. Iheartpoptarts (9.5) needs you but if she doesn’t vote for me in PJ00s, don’t help her! - Someone tell me what the instrumental bit that accompanies the title line reminds me of. I’m going crazy trying to figure it out! DominoDancing (4) has taken his bitch pill today and I live! - Mediocre in every way.
Empty Shoebox (10) is full of generosity, what is this?? - I'm not sure if this is disco or Northern Soul, but I love it. For consistency, I should be marking it down for being repetitive, but I never claimed to be consistent, or anything other than a mess. Trouble In Paradise (8.5) shows we have another Tati fan in our mix - The lyrics are a choice, but I enjoy the production and vocal delivery.
Filippa (6) is also in a good mood! I tell you First Choice is an anti-villain band! - This song has a good energy! I like it. Saviodxl (6.5) is appreciative - Nice discovery! All I can say at this point is poor Riiiiiiiii (9)! - Sexy discovery. These kind of song make me realize what a shame it is I never experienced the ’70s.
Kermit_The_Frog (10) calls this a stand out! - First things first - I have about 8 x Salsoul Compilations but everyone on them is pretty faceless to me (Loleatta Holloway aside, for obvious reasons). Anyway, mere months after discovering that Double Exposure were a boy-band, I now discover that First Choice were a girl-group! Hooray! Further Listening: Let No Man Put Asunder. Zar-Unity (8) is still not a man of many words but this is a nice change from the typical 7 points - Charming personalities shown here! Tech: 5 Taste: 3 = 8 points
Armed & Extremely Dangerous is not just a bit hilarious a song title, it also packs quite an interesting lyric – considering most songs in this rate deal with love etc (especially the 60s/70s numbers). The tale is of Dangerous Dan, a man wanted by the FBI and how (you guessed it) dangerous he is. The track sonically is quite pleasant but the concept screams Boney M at me with their takes on ‘villains’ such as Rasputin and Ma Baker (in saying that, First Choice predates Boney M so A+ for influence!).
First Choice (initially The Debonettes) were a female vocal trio from Philadelphia who formed in High School. They performed in clubs after school locally, and were eventually introduced to Norman Harris (a record man) by Georgie Woods (radio DJ). Harris produced their first single “This Is The House Where Love Died” but their breakthrough came with Armed & Extremely Dangerous, which made it qualify for the rate due to its #16 peak in the UK. Since then, they became mostly a force in the R&B genre charts while active, but their sound also included Soul & Disco in their reach. There have been line-up changes over time and the ladies still perform their old hits today in some capacity, including a mini reunion in 2014.
First Choice officially called it quits from an active status in 1980 (and hadn’t released any new music since) but in 1983 Sal-Soul Records (one of the labels they had been with) released ‘Let No Man Put Asunder’ from their 1977 LP “Delusions” which rose to #13 on the Billboard Dance Chart and has since become First Choice’s signature song. It was covered by Mary J Blige on her 1999 Album Mary; and First Choice’s version is still to this day a favourite in the House Music Scene. You can hear from the track here, this group was a great product of its time, combining the soulful qualities of the Motown-style sound with fun lyrics that helped them stand out. Maybe they were never true contenders for the crown here but they still provided a fun number for the list!
What did PopJustice think?
Ufint (7.5) thought the same as I did! - Firstable, why do I hear M People in this? Second of all, it’s nice to hear some good Philly soul. Iheartpoptarts (9.5) needs you but if she doesn’t vote for me in PJ00s, don’t help her! - Someone tell me what the instrumental bit that accompanies the title line reminds me of. I’m going crazy trying to figure it out! DominoDancing (4) has taken his bitch pill today and I live! - Mediocre in every way.
Empty Shoebox (10) is full of generosity, what is this?? - I'm not sure if this is disco or Northern Soul, but I love it. For consistency, I should be marking it down for being repetitive, but I never claimed to be consistent, or anything other than a mess. Trouble In Paradise (8.5) shows we have another Tati fan in our mix - The lyrics are a choice, but I enjoy the production and vocal delivery.
Filippa (6) is also in a good mood! I tell you First Choice is an anti-villain band! - This song has a good energy! I like it. Saviodxl (6.5) is appreciative - Nice discovery! All I can say at this point is poor Riiiiiiiii (9)! - Sexy discovery. These kind of song make me realize what a shame it is I never experienced the ’70s.
Kermit_The_Frog (10) calls this a stand out! - First things first - I have about 8 x Salsoul Compilations but everyone on them is pretty faceless to me (Loleatta Holloway aside, for obvious reasons). Anyway, mere months after discovering that Double Exposure were a boy-band, I now discover that First Choice were a girl-group! Hooray! Further Listening: Let No Man Put Asunder. Zar-Unity (8) is still not a man of many words but this is a nice change from the typical 7 points - Charming personalities shown here! Tech: 5 Taste: 3 = 8 points
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It's the Dragnet theme song, @iheartpoptarts:
And it is hilarious that they sampled it! I hadn't heard of First Choice before this rate, but "Armed and Extremely Dangerous" made me love them and seek out more of their songs. Another great one from them:
And it is hilarious that they sampled it! I hadn't heard of First Choice before this rate, but "Armed and Extremely Dangerous" made me love them and seek out more of their songs. Another great one from them:
I feel so old reading things like this.
I didn't participate in this rate... but now wish I had've. 'Showing Out' would have got a 10 from me, maybe even my 11.
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I wish you had too @ohnoitisnathan ! Especially since we have some Australian acts here who could have used more support (not that I'd expect you to give Bardot more than a 5 but still)! Stay tuned though, there will be lots for you to discuss with the next few eliminations. Let's bring @Eric Generic, @invertedbutterfly & @Baby Clyde along too!
I haven't been getting alerts for some reason so now I'm catching up you'll have to put up with me commenting on songs that are long gone.
I saw TLC in concert last year. They basically mimed the whole show. It was obviously amazing.
They're playing The Mighty Hoopla in June if anyone wants to see them.
#36 is a travesty.
I've reported this post!
Imagine if I get banned not for my actual rate scores or many hijinks, but for my hypothetical score for one song.
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Between this and your actual score for Sinead O'Connor - I don't know what's worse...Imagine if I get banned not for my actual rate scores or many hijinks, but for my hypothetical score for one song.
There is no bigger Supremes fan on these forums than me. I have a Mary Wilson tattoo FFS, but even I can’t be too mad at this going early as it isn’t top tier Supremes material.
Having said that it’s The Supremes people. THE SUPREMES!!!!
They deserve at least a 7 simply for existing. This whole rate wouldn’t exist without them.
And considering some of the utter shit left in y’all just need to....
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Good potential pick for part 2!
PopInjustice!!!
That 'Substitute' bollocks is still in ladies. WTF are you playing at??
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That makes perfect sense, though I can't quite figure out how I know that one either! Thank you!
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You got help @iheartpoptarts ! I expect points from you in PJ00s now! ;)
I might have given the Bardot track a 6, actually, ha ha.