We kicked off the Round of 256 in fine fashion, with a record 20 votes cast.   Let’s keep it up. The winners below advance to the Round of 128, in March.

#1 You Can’t Always Get What You Want (Rolling Stones) def. Paranoid (Black Sabboth), 158-131.  That 20th voter was what YCAGWYW needed to top Wagon Wheel for the highest score recorded yet this tournament.

#8 Changes (David Bowie) def. Don’t Worry Baby (Beach Boys), 141-137.  After a come back from behind win, Changes faces an uphill battle next round against YCAGWYW.

#5 Such Great Heights (Postal Service) def. Tired of Being Alone (Al Green), 148-126.  Postal Service looked very sharp, more so than either competitor below.

#4 The Message (Grandmaster Flash) def. #13 Captain Jack (Billy Joel), 134.25-129.5.   Tough one for Billy.   Grandmaster will be a 14 point underdog vs. Such Great Heights.

Black Sabboth and Al Green become the 132nd and 133rd artists eliminated from the tournament.