Covid-19 Invitational Tournament-Heavy Hitters #3

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Welcome to the third grouping of the Heavy Hitters.  These 5 songs are all recent releases for well-known bands that have had previous mainstream success or are at least very well-known on PA.  Vote for the song that you think might have the best chance to have mainstream success in my alternative reality world where the mainstream actually listens to music produced by prog artists.
The first track comes to us from Norway:

The wizards of US Prog/AOR return with their latest:

Classic band returns from the ashes with this really cool guitar hook:

Bang that Gong:

The only big 7 band to make an appearance in this tournament:

Give 'em a listen.  I hope that you enjoy.  Pick the one that you think would most likely appeal to a mainstream audience if they new that prog bands even existed.

If you missed the first two brackets of the Heavy Hitters and want to check them out and vote here are the links to those polls.  

https://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=123560&PID=5787991#5787991">https://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=123560&PID=5787991#5787991

https://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=123620&PID=5790455#5790455">https://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=123620&PID=5790455#5790455

And as always, all of the polls from the first two groupings are available for listening and voting if you are interested.  Check them out.  You may find your new most favorite song!!! 

Poll Question: Which song should move on to the next round?
Poll Choice	Votes	Poll Statistics
Leprous - Alleviate	0	[0.00%]
Kansas - Memories Down The Line	4	[66.67%]
Wishbone Ash - We Stand As One	1	[16.67%]
Gong - If Never I'm And Ever You	0	[0.00%]
Yes - From The Turn of a Card	1	[16.67%]
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rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 65933	Post Options Post Reply Quote rushfan4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Covid-19 Invitational Tournament-Heavy Hitters #3 Posted: August 03 2020 at 08:36
	Welcome to the third grouping of the Heavy Hitters. These 5 songs are all recent releases for well-known bands that have had previous mainstream success or are at least very well-known on PA. Vote for the song that you think might have the best chance to have mainstream success in my alternative reality world where the mainstream actually listens to music produced by prog artists. The first track comes to us from Norway: The wizards of US Prog/AOR return with their latest: Classic band returns from the ashes with this really cool guitar hook: Bang that Gong: The only big 7 band to make an appearance in this tournament: Give 'em a listen. I hope that you enjoy. Pick the one that you think would most likely appeal to a mainstream audience if they new that prog bands even existed. If you missed the first two brackets of the Heavy Hitters and want to check them out and vote here are the links to those polls. https://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=123560&PID=5787991#5787991">https://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=123560&PID=5787991#5787991 https://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=123620&PID=5790455#5790455">https://www.progarchives.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=123620&PID=5790455#5790455 And as always, all of the polls from the first two groupings are available for listening and voting if you are interested. Check them out. You may find your new most favorite song!!!


Manuel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: March 09 2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 12352	Post Options Post Reply Quote Manuel Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 03 2020 at 08:43
	Kansas.

Man With Hat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Collaborator Jazz-Rock/Fusion/Canterbury Team Joined: March 12 2005 Location: Neurotica Status: Offline Points: 166178	Post Options Post Reply Quote Man With Hat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 03 2020 at 11:53
	^ Yeah. Seems the obvious choice.
	Dig me...But don't...Bury me I'm running still, I shall until, one day, I hope that I'll arrive Warning: Listening to jazz excessively can cause a laxative effect.

Grumpyprogfan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: July 09 2019 Location: Kansas City Status: Offline Points: 10031	Post Options Post Reply Quote Grumpyprogfan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 03 2020 at 12:02
	Close call between Wishbone Ash and Gong. I don't care for the vocalist in WA but I believe it is more alt-universe radio ready. So WA gets my vote.

rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 65933	Post Options Post Reply Quote rushfan4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 03 2020 at 15:40
	I'm waiting for Paul to discover Yes' From a Page so he can post a thread declaring it the best Yes album ever.


dr wu23 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 22 2010 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 20451	Post Options Post Reply Quote dr wu23 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 03 2020 at 19:23
	Between Kansas and Wishbone...chose Kansas.
	One does nothing yet nothing is left undone. Haquin

iluvmarillion Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: February 09 2010 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 3236	Post Options Post Reply Quote iluvmarillion Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 03 2020 at 22:17
	Kansas ahead of Wishbone.

rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 65933	Post Options Post Reply Quote rushfan4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 12 2020 at 08:52
	In hopes of getting some more interest in this tournament and getting some more votes, I am bumping the Heavy Hitter threads from the first three rounds. I will be ending the first round at the end of August so I am really hoping for some more participation. I believe that many of those who have participated have discovered at least one good new song in each batch. Give it a shot, maybe you too will find something that you like!


rushfan4 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: May 22 2007 Location: Michigan, U.S. Status: Offline Points: 65933	Post Options Post Reply Quote rushfan4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: August 23 2020 at 09:25
	This forum needs to stand as one and create some memories. This poll is looking for some more listens and more votes. It will remain open for the next 8 days and then I will move on to the 2nd round.