This tournament has been long and hard-fought, but we have finally reached its conclusion. Along the way to the finals, many fantastic songs from across the decades fell by the wayside—from three legendary Beatles singles to two of 2011's most controversial remixed hits. In the end, it came down to a battle of new millennium classics: #1 "Crazy in Love" and #1 "Hey Ya!" Both are perpetual critics' picks, and were among the favorites from the start. But only one could be named the greatest #1 single of all time—and what a battle it was! After four days and countless ties in the voting, we have a champion.
By a vote of 17-15, the winner of ATRL March Madness is...
(1) "Crazy in Love"
Beyoncé ft. Jay-Z
With that, Ms. Knowles has won ATRL March Madness for the second year in a row! (Last year she was crowned Hollywood's Ultimate Hottie.) Thanks so much to everyone who participated—it's been a lot of fun! (What do you say we meet back up same time next year for another go?) If you want to see the complete results, and relive all the great memories, the final tournament draw is posted below (or find a larger version here):
I expected Beyonce's fans to make this an easy sweep for her once she got into the final. I'm pleased that OutKast were able to hold their own. They narrowly missed the title.
I expected Beyonce's fans to make this an easy sweep for her once she got into the final. I'm pleased that OutKast were able to hold their own. They narrowly missed the title.
At least there was no mass call to arms and subsequent stan battle like last year. She genuinely earned this one. But both songs would have been deserving of the win, which I think is reflected in how close it was.