Today it’s pure rock spirit against country-pop crossover mastery.

Huey Lewis and the News' 5-seed "The Heart of Rock & Roll" celebrates rock music's grassroots power (from Cleveland!) with infectious horn arrangements and Huey's everyman charm.

Meanwhile, Kenny Rogers' "Islands in the Stream" represents the pinnacle of his crossover success, (and the best of his MANY duets) simultaneously topping the Hot 100, Country, and Adult Contemporary charts.

So, do you want rock, or this iconic duet? VOTE!

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