ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted March 18 ATRL Moderator Share Posted March 18 Is there anything more painful on the charts than peaking at #2? These songs tried so hard and got so far, but in the end, it didn't even matter — to paraphrase just one of the many iconic hits that couldn't quite make it to the apex of the Billboard Hot 100. So let's give them a shot at redemption in this latest edition of the annual tournament you've all been waiting for. Yes, it's that time again! As college basketball fever sweeps the nation, we here at ATRL turn to what we do best: pitting celebrities against one another. We've already crowned the most indispensable cover, the most scene-stealing guest verse, the most legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, the dreamiest song by a teen idol, the supreme girl group track, the most bloody brilliant British single, the most iconic album cover, Oscar's gold standard Best Original Song, our favorite female video, the one-hit wonder we'll never tire of, the best Record of the Year winner, the greatest #1 hit of all time and Hollywood's hottest hottie. For our 14th (!) contest, we're providing music history's most famous runners-up an opportunity to finally come out on top. Throughout the tournament, everyone will have a chance to participate by voting for their favorite #2 hits in one-on-one match-ups, whittling down the field of 64 songs until we reach our champion. But I need your help before we can begin! Please nominate your list of ten favorites that just missed the Hot 100 summit (no ranking necessary) in the thread below. These ballots will be used to determine the final list of competitors and help decide their tournament seeds. Now get to it, because the fun begins in a few days and you don't want your picks to be left out! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted March 18 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted March 18 Spoiler @dabunique @Tusk @madonnas @Cannon @Verge of Obscene @Vroom Vroom @Staryu @prézli @Green @satellites.™ @touya kinomoto @SleepingTigers @Born to Run @Frozen99 @CBC @Allday @Quicksand @Reverie @SLIME @andresg770 @GreatestLoveofAll @Patrick @Mr. Duff @305 @Kool_Aid_King @confide in me @naval23 @dreamsicle @Phil @pride4jc1222 @Gwegend @Sesame @Ace Reject @Marla Singer @channelbangerz @kandicha @wehavetostan @suburbannature @superben We're back, baby! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator supaspaz Posted March 18 Author ATRL Moderator Share Posted March 18 I tried to find a list of every #2 hit ever, but alas, this is the best I could do: These are a few other possible resources for ideas: https://www.billboard.com/charts/greatest-of-all-time-hot-100-no-2-hits/ https://rateyourmusic.com/list/alltimesingles/billboard-hot-100-songs-that-peaked-at-2/ 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quicksand Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Good theme this year! I’m ready for the bloodbath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraceRandolph Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabunique Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 come thru #2 hits!!!!!!! Material Girl 34+35 Remix Don't Stop Now Levitating Express Yourself Frozen How Do I Live Work It I've Been Waiting For A Girl Like You Still The One 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Legend E Posted March 18 ATRL Moderator Share Posted March 18 oh justice for Since U Been Gone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
305 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 You Belong With Me Bad Romance Levitating I Love You Always Forever Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree How Do I live You're Still The One Need You Now Since U Been Gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoisonPill Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I Know You Were Trouble Levitating Since u been gone Bad romance Frozen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McNulty Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Levitating Bad Romance Take Me to Church Get Lucky Bohemian Rhapsody Complicated Crazy Mirrors Hotline Bling Thinking Out Loud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride4jc1222 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty I'm Not in Love - 10cc C'est La Vie - Robbie Nevil Be My Baby - The Ronnettes Joanna - Kool & the Gang Cherish - Kool & the Gang Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John Can't Take My Eyes of You -Frankie Valli & the 4 Seasons Bad Moon Rising - Clearance Clearwater Revival Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superben Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Great idea Same as previous years, I'm too lazy to compile a nomination list, so I'd just wait til the tournament begins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 I Love You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Just now, Patrick said: I Love You Always Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Just now, Patrick said: Always Forever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prézli Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) I Believe I Can Fly Return of the Mack Kiss Me Survivor Let Me Blow Ya Mind The Reason Boulevard of Broken Dreams Oh Don't Cha Drunk in Love Edited March 18 by prézli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles. Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Please. I put on the youtube video and only looked at quickly so I thought it was 15 minutes. It’s actually an hour. Not Can’t Help Falling in Love With You and You Don’t Own Me being eligible for this contest. Yall better shortlist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles. Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 AOTY nominee Albus Dumbledore is ELIGIBLE for this contest. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wish Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 Frozen Party In The U.S.A. Kiss Me (Sixpence None The Richer) Nobody's Supposed To Be Here (Deborah Cox) Raspberry Beret Fergalicious We Can't Stop Freak Like Me (Adina Howard) Pon De Replay Rock Wit U (Awww Baby) until the day until THE DAWNNN 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles. Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 90s are serving worst decade of #2 hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naval23 Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) This is going to be so iconic Nobody's Supposed to Be Here - Deborah Cox Case of the Ex - Mya I Love You Always Forever - Donna Lewis Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson Complicated - Avril Lavigne The Reason - Hoobastank Hanging By a Moment - Lifehouse It's All Coming Back to Me Now - Celine Dion 1, 2 Step - Ciara Work It - Missy Elliott someone nominate Linkin Park's "In The End" Edited March 18 by naval23 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staryu Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 En Vogue - Don't Let Go (Love) Celine Dion - It's All Coming Back to Me Now Donna Lewis - I Love You Always Forever Madonna - Frozen Missy - Work It Fergie - Fergalicious Adina Howard - Freak Like Me Ciara - 1, 2, Step Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone Mya - Case of the Ex 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATRL Moderator Ace Reject Posted March 18 ATRL Moderator Share Posted March 18 1 hour ago, Patrick said: I Love You 1 hour ago, Patrick said: Always 59 minutes ago, Patrick said: Forever You bitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles. Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 4 minutes ago, Ace Reject said: You *****! Do you mean… Also eligible! I want 25 slots! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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