Yesterday, I asked you to vote on the first round of match-ups from the
Amy Division of our draw, and after several close battles, the top eight seeds are moving one step forward in the competition.
Overall #1 seed "Rehab" was briefly challenged by #16 "Don't Worry, Be Happy," but ultimately pulled ahead.
#2 "Bette Davis Eyes" came from behind late in voting to overtake #15 "Use Somebody."
#3 "Don't Know Why",
#4 "Mrs. Robinson" and
#6 "Sunny Came Home" all had an easier time of it, at least doubling their opponents in votes. But
#5 "Just the Way You Are" and
#7 "Beautiful Day" were shakier, never comfortably distancing themselves from the competition. In the closest match-up,
#8 "Love Will Keep Us Together" topped
#9 "Mack the Knife" on the final vote.
Results: Round One (Amy Division)
(1) "Rehab" Amy Winehouse def. (16) "Don't Worry, Be Happy" Bobby McFerrin [14-7]
(8) "Love Will Keep Us Together" Captain & Tennille def. (9) "Mack the Knife" Bobby Darin [11-10]
(5) "Just the Way You Are" Billy Joel def. (12) "We Are the World" USA for Africa [12-9]
(4) "Mrs. Robinson" Simon & Garfunkel def. (13) "Change the World" Eric Clapton [14-7]
(3) "Don't Know Why" Norah Jones def. (14) "Up, Up and Away" The 5th Dimension [16-5]
(6) "Sunny Came Home" Shawn Colvin def. (11) "A Taste of Honey" Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass [15-6]
(7) "Beautiful Day" U2 def. (10) "Strangers in the Night" Frank Sinatra [13-8]
(2) "Bette Davis Eyes" Kim Carnes def. (15) "Use Somebody" Kings of Leon [12-9]
Today we move on to the
Michael Division, where the icon's
Thriller winner
"Beat It" is seeded first (and was
tied for second in the nomination process). In each of the match-ups below, please pick the song that
you don't want to be defeated. Happy voting!
Round One: Michael Division
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