Michael Jackson - It's A Knockout (Winner: Thriller; Runner Up: Beat It)

[Zophiel]

Oooh, this is a tough one-- I like both. I've flipped a coin for this, so my vote goes to Smooth Criminal.

[Samuraiflip05]

Smooth Criminal

[Krakalakachkn]

Billie Jean

[Corki]

I have to admit, this is a tough one to call. I like both songs, but my vote goes to Smooth Criminal.

[Corki]

Right...I am trying to dodge my internet failing on me (like it has done so for the last 3 or 4 nights), so I hope I can move this forward.

 

With my vote coming last, it gives the win to Smooth Criminal, which progresses to the semi-final stage.

 

Now, it is time for the last tie of the 2nd Round.

[Corki]

Round 2, Tie 4

 

 

 

Bad

The second single from the Bad album, that reached number 1 is several countries worldwide. It was intended to be a duet with his rival, Prince.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFcFsVJ0nsM

 

 

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Thriller

The last single from the Thriller album, the song is better known for its epic music video. MTV consider it one of the greatest songs of all time. the song itself is considered to be one of Jackson's signature songs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkjtctcuQ9Q

 

 

Voting ends Wednesday 29th July 2009 at 10pm (GMT)

[Zophiel]

Oh, geez, and both have such cultural significance, too! Thiller gave us the zombie dance, and Bad altered the language. However, we're judging song alone, not the video really. In that, Thriller is still rather strong, but Bad wins out.

 

My vote is for Bad.

[Samuraiflip05]

Thriller.  ;)

[Krakalakachkn]

Thriller

[Corki]

The M-G's vote is also for Thriller.

 

I apologise for not moving this forward, but I have been struggling with my internet connection. It keeps cutting out on my every 5 or so minutes, so have given up for the last few nights (and tried posting as best as I can - that also explains why there has been no "Tune or No Tune" this week). Things seems better tonight, so I will get the first semi-final up later on.

[Corki]

Before I totally forget, time to conclude that round. And Thriller wins by 3 votes to 1.

 

Time for the first semi-final!

[Corki]

Semi-Final, Tie 1

 

 

 

Beat It

Released in 1983, Beat It was the third single off the record breaking album, Thriller. It reached number 1 in a host of charts. The guitar solo is performed by Eddie Van Halen, and Jackson's first foray into rock 'n' roll.

 

 

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Smooth Criminal

The seventh single from the Bad album, the song contains a fast-paced beat intertwined with Jackson's lyrics about a woman named Annie, who has been attacked in her apartment by an assailant. It charted at number 1 in many countries, but managed only 7 in the US, and 8 in the UK.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDUbAgfrvU0

 

 

Voting ends Friday 31st July 2009 at 10pm (GMT)

[Zophiel]

Tough, but. . . my vote is for Beat It.

[Krakalakachkn]

Beat It

[Samuraiflip05]

yeah, Beat It

[Corki]

A losing vote for Smooth Criminal.

[Corki]

And Beat It takes its place in the Grand Final with a 3-1 win over Smooth Criminal.

 

Time for the other semi-final to determine Beat It's opponent.

[Corki]

Semi-Final, Tie 2

 

 

 

Thriller

The last single from the Thriller album, the song is better known for its epic music video. MTV consider it one of the greatest songs of all time. the song itself is considered to be one of Jackson's signature songs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkjtctcuQ9Q

 

 

vs.

 

 

Black or White

The first single from the Dangerous album, it reached number 1 in just about every country it was released in! The song is a mix of hard rock, dance and rap, and promotes racial unity.

 

 

Voting ends Saturday 1st August 2009 at 10pm (GMT)

[Samuraiflip05]

Thriller, hands down.

[Krakalakachkn]

Thriller baby Thriller

[Toy and Minion]

Thriller

[Corki]

It looks like Thriller has taken a commanding 4-0 lead.

[Zophiel]

Another tough one for me, and even though at this rate it won't win, I'll vote for Black or White. It's still one of the very few songs that I can't resist dancing a little bit to.

[Corki]

And Thriller moves into the final with a 4-1 win over Black or White.

 

The Grand Final and 3rd/4th Play-off posts are about to go up.

[Corki]

3rd/4th Play-Off

 

 

 

Smooth Criminal

The seventh single from the Bad album, the song contains a fast-paced beat intertwined with Jackson's lyrics about a woman named Annie, who has been attacked in her apartment by an assailant. It charted at number 1 in many countries, but managed only 7 in the US, and 8 in the UK.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDUbAgfrvU0

 

 

vs.

 

 

Black or White

The first single from the Dangerous album, it reached number 1 in just about every country it was released in! The song is a mix of hard rock, dance and rap, and promotes racial unity.

 

 

Voting ends Monday 3rd August 2009 at 10pm (GMT)