You guys have mentioned some BAD songs...
But I seriously have to give my vote to this one...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pgX-hiQdfFw
You guys have mentioned some BAD songs...
But I seriously have to give my vote to this one...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pgX-hiQdfFw
Macarthur Park......
I hate that song.
Oh, so many songs, so little time. Most of my "hates" have been mentioned, but here goes, in no particular order.
Yummy Yummy Yummy... I got love in my tummy.... OMG. WTF??? *puke* It was a 60s song I think.
Any Robert Palmer song. Why can't they retire these already. "I Didn't Mean to Turn You ON..." You didn't!
What a Lucky Man He Was - Emerson Lake and Palmer. Weirdest, freakiest crap of a song EVER.
Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield. I have heard this 1000 times in the morning while getting ready for work. This song is forever equated with getting ready for work. *pleh* Enough said.
She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy -and anything by Kenny Chesney. Not a big country fan anyway, but this is ridiculous. Shoot me now.
My Hump. Stupid, pointless trash.
lol
On the other hand I love MacArthur park! lol. Also, Blinded by the Light, ABBA, and can sit through You Light Up My Life. Hehe. No accounting for taste eh?
I never cared that much for Robert Palmer either. BUT..I did like the ORIGINAL Every Kinda People. But from what I heard Robert hated that song so much ( the original from the 70s ) that he destroyed the master copy of it around the same time he re-recorded that song in the 90s. Result being the original is a rare find and hardly ever ( if ever ) gets played but the newer Every Kinda People does seem to find its way on those light rock radio stations. Guess thats the way he wanted.
ELP's Lucky Man...I used to play that a lot in my classic rock radio days.
It was a good song to sneak out of the studio to go to the bathroom during. But not as good as American Pie LOL
Crash Test Dummies "Superman's Song" puts me in a auditory talespin
My apologies if anyone likes this song-
But- I despise that 'Walking in Memphis' song.
It is like some guy who makes a list of stuff he did in Memphis and turned it into a song.
Then is it one or more women we are supposed to be enraptured with in the song? I forget-it seems to be manufatured 'so-called' nostalgia'
Hm see 'Uh I was walking in Memphis and I almost stepped in dog doo-I was walking in Memphis and I thought about Winnie-the Pooh'
(my new version of one of the lines)
OH! Mr. Jones by Counting Crows and a few others by them. Sounds like a bad evening at the Coffee Shop during 'Open Mike Night'
I.E.
Lalalala oh yeah,yeah ohhhhhh uh yah lalalala ooohhh
About "Walking in Memphis".....the part where he says he went down to the Hollywood and the lady was playing the piano, something about, "Are youa christian, child" "I said I am tonight"
THe Hollywood is a resturant in Robinsonville MS. THe lady he is talking about really exsisted, she was a large black lady who played piano and sang on the weekends. I celebrated my 28th b'day there. My daughter who is almost 25, was 5 at the time and Miss Muriel (I think) got her up tp sing Twinkle Little Star with her. I knida hate this song too, except for that part.
Last edited by Auntie Vi; 04-21-2008 at 01:09 PM.
That is a great story- I like this better than the song.
wait, here is another bad song:
http://www.killertomatoes.com/mainFlash.asp
Go to the site-there is a chalk board-pick #2
and
'Psychos in Love' theme:
http://www.psychosinlove.com/
Oh yeah and that stupid butt 'Curly Shuffle' or whatever it was years ago.
My friend was reading me a list over the phone of the top pop songs of 1971. I asked her for a copy, as my brain made a decision not to remember any of the names of these songs. But, damn, they were bad. She and I agreed that they were the reason we started using drugs. When I get the list, I'll pick a few and inflict them on you all.
I just heard "Katmandu" from Bob Segar. I can't stand that song. It's so damn annoying.
Might I add, anything by Motorhead. Anything and EVERYTHING by Motorhead.
The most dangerous woman of all is the one who refuses to rely on your sword to save her because she carries her own.
- R.H. Sin
Um, I have to say " I want you to want me" by Cheap Trick is pretty damn annoying. I always listen to classic rock stations and dive for the button when that song comes on. His voice is so whiny. And Jefestone.....Katmandu is realllllllly annoying good call. I like some Seger but he does have a talent for making annoying songs as well. lol
And Iron Maiden. I know they're classic metal and all, but egads. And 'Run to the Hills' gets stuck in my head all the time.
The most dangerous woman of all is the one who refuses to rely on your sword to save her because she carries her own.
- R.H. Sin
"Break My Stride" by Matthew Wilder. I hate that freakin'; song. My mother used to torture me by playing the 45 over and over again!
Anything that comes out of Becks mouth makes me want to pop a vein.
King Kong and Yabba Dabba Doo by George Jones is hideous
Give me 5 cents and I may go out and buy a 50 cent cd a penny for Eminen
Naughty girls need love too by Samantha Fox
Temptation by Cradle of Filth
We are the world by well everybody. Were stars by Hear n Aid was better
That choo choo train song back in the 90s that was worn out at every dance club
Power of love by Celine Dion
All that she wants by Ace of Base OH MY GAWD WERES MY GUN
Disco Duck!
Wanna see my grandkids?
Any song by Ashley or Jessica Simpson,Brittany Spears,Maroon 5,anyone from American Idol except for Carry Underwood and David Cook.
"Don't Worry Be Happy". *gags*
LMAO!!!!
I just went to Karaoke the other night...and I told my friend, the host to just pick my first song...yep he picked this one AND....He recorded me singing it without my knowledge...uggghhhh....work me over....drag me under...got to say OH!
he will die a slow and miserable death...lmao!
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90% of hip hop and 100% of rap. Sorry guys, I'm old school.
Anything by Grateful Dead. (or it Greatful? LOL)
I just don't GET them. Never have.
I hate any and all Jonas Brothers songs.
Face it. They can't sing. Period.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Didn't know that was a thing...
MmmBop by Hanson...I first heard this years ago and on nights when I can't sleep this freakin' excuse for a song stays in my head scaring away any sheep I may want to count so I can fall asleep...
Any Miley Cyrus crap.
A few that come to my mind:
Roxanne - Police
Feelings - Morris Albert
And the VERY worst IMHO:
Playground In My Mind by Clint Holmes
"Everybody is born, and everybody dies. Being born wasn't so bad , was it?"
Peter the Hermit
Oh most the garbage that is made today...but the song by Kenny and Dolly "Islands in the stream" is the worst song I have ever heard. God I hate that song!!! IT fucking made my skin crawl when it used to come on.
Since I can't name every song I hate, I decided to go back
to the year I graduated, 1981, and see what the top songs were.
Just look at the first 10 songs and that should speak volumes on
how bad that year was for good music.
1. Bette Davis Eyes, Kim Carnes
2. Endless Love, Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
3. Lady, Kenny Rogers
4. (Just Like) Starting Over, John Lennon
5. Jessie's Girl, Rick Springfield
6. Celebration, Kool and The Gang
7. Kiss On My List, Daryl Hall and John Oates
8. I Love A Rainy Night, Eddie Rabbitt
9. 9 To 5, Dolly Parton
10. Keep On Loving You, REO Speedwagon
11. Theme From "Greatest American Hero", Joey Scarbury
12. Morning Train (Nine To Five), Sheena Easton
13. Being With You, Smokey Robinson
14. Queen Of Hearts, Juice Newton
15. Rapture, Blondie
16. A Woman Needs Love, Ray Parker Jr. and Raydio
17. The Tide Is High, Blondie
18. Just The Two Of Us, Grover Washington Jr.
19. Slow Hand, Pointer Sisters
20. I Love You, Climax Blues Band
21. Woman, John Lennon
22. Sukiyaki, A Taste Of Honey
23. The Winner Takes It All, Abba
24. Medley, Stars On 45
25. Angel Of The Morning, Juice Newton
26. Love On The Rocks, Neil Diamond
27. Every Woman In The World, Air Supply
28. The One That You Love, Air Supply
29. Guilty, Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb
30. The Best Of Times, Styx
31. Elvira, Oak Ridge Boys
32. Take It On The Run, REO Speedwagon
33. No Gettin' Over Me, Ronnie Milsap
34. Living Outside Myself, Gino Vannelli
35. Woman In Love, Barbra Streisand
36. Boy From New York City, Manhattan Transfer
37. Urgent, Foreigner
38. Passion, Rod Stewart
39. Lady (You Bring Me Up), Commodores
40. Crying, Don Mclean
41. Hearts, Marty Balin
42. It's My Turn, Diana Ross
43. You Make My Dreams, Daryl Hall and John Oates
44. I Don't Need You, Kenny Rogers
45. How 'Bout Us, Champaign
46. Hit Me With Your Best Shot, Pat Benatar
47. The Breakup Song, Greg Kihn Band
48. Time, Alan Parsons Project
49. Hungry Heart, Bruce Springsteen
50. Sweetheart, Franke and The Knockouts
51. Someone's Knockin', Terri Gibbs
52. More Than I Can Say, Leo Sayer
53. Together, Tierra
54. Too Much Time On My Hands, Styx
55. What Are We Doin' In Love, Dottie West
56. Who's Crying Now, Journey
57. De Do Do Do, De Da Da, Police
58. This Little Girl, Gary U.S. Bonds
59. Stop Draggin' My Heart Around, Stevie Nicks With Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers
60. Giving It Up For Your Love, Delbert McClinton
61. A Little In Love, Cliff Richard
62. America, Neil Diamond
63. Ain't Even Done With The Night, John Cougar
64. Arthur's Theme, Christopher Cross
65. Another One Bites The Dust, Queen
66. Games People Play, Alan Parsons Project
67. I Can't Stand It, Eric Clapton
68. While You See A Chance, Steve Winwood
69. Master Blaster, Stevie Wonder
70. Hello Again, Neil Diamond
71. Don't Stand So Close To Me, Police
72. Hey Nineteen, Steely Dan
73. I Ain't Gonna Stand For It, Stevie Wonder
74. All Those Years Ago, George Harrison
75. Step By Step, Eddie Rabbitt
76. The Stroke, Billy Squier
77. Feels So Right, Alabama
78. Sweet Baby, Stanley Clarke and George Duke
79. Same Old Lang Syne, Dan Fogelberg
80. Cool Love, Pablo Cruise
81. Hold On Tight, ELO
82. It's Now Or Never, John Schneider
83. Treat Me Right, Pat Benatar
84. Winning, Santana
85. What Kind Of Fool, Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb
86. Watching The Wheels, John Lennon
87. Tell It Like It Is, Heart
88. Smoky Mountain Rain, Ronnie Milsap
89. I Made It Through The Rain, Barry Manilow
90. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', Daryl Hall and John Oates
91. Suddenly, Olivia Newton-John and Cliff Richard
92. For Your Eyes Only, Sheena Easton
93. The Beach Boys Medley, Beach Boys
94. Whip It, Devo
95. Modern Girl, Sheena Easton
96. Really Wanna Know You, Gary Wright
97. Seven Year Ache, Rosanne Cash
98. I'm Coming Out, Diana Ross
99. Miss Sun, Boz Scaggs
100. Time Is Time, Andy Gibb
That is an astoundingly bad list (1981). I remember that year, yeah.
The only thing that sort of pops through is The Police. No wonder they hit it so big--the market was so ready for something.
If You Wanna Be Happy
Jimmy Soul
This song might have been mentioned. It always seems to be in the rotation on oldies stations.
If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So for my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you
A pretty woman makes her husband look small
And very often causes his downfall
As soon as he married her and then she starts
To do the things that will break his heart
But if you make an ugly woman your wife
A-you'll be happy for the rest of your life
An ug-a-ly woman cooks meals on time
And she'll always give you peace of mind
Don't let your friends say you have no taste
Go ahead and marry anyway
Though her face is ugly, her eyes don't match
Take it from me, she's a better catch
If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So for my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you
Say man!
Hey baby!
I saw your wife the other day!
Yeah?
Yeah, an' she's ug-leeee!
Yeah, she's ugly, but she sure can cook, baby!
Yeah, alright!
If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life
Never make a pretty woman your wife
So for my personal point of view
Get an ugly girl to marry you
Last edited by michael d; 08-24-2008 at 09:47 AM.
Close! Wrong Dan...that's Fogelberg. I kind of liked it, when we all thought it was about the grocery store in Champaign, near where Dan used to play (he was a U of I student). Then, I found out it wasn't, and that was it for me!
This may be on here, but it bears repeating...
Run Joey Run - David Geddes
Makes me want to jab red-hot knitting needles through my ears.
Noelle...just for you...THERE IS A VIDEO!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vaa0BJtt9jk
LOL..I remember ALL of those songs !!
Interesting by 1983 ( only 2 years away ), about 95% of those who had hits in 1981...they were never on the charts again at least not on the Top 40 charts anyway.
Why? Give thanks to MTV and FM radio. In 1981 many top 40 stations were still on AM like New York City's WABC. By 1983 one could count the number of AM top forty radio stations on one hand and still have a few fingers left.
Last edited by Cathy J.; 08-26-2008 at 08:56 AM.
Glad I could provide some humor! Man, that song is bad. Seems like that era was chock full of melodramatic pop stuff. Honey, Billy Don't Be A Hero, The Night Chicago Died...
Excuse me. I have to go fire up some Megadeth. Kind of a musical sorbet to cleanse the palate!
"Which Way You Goin' Billy" by the Poppy Family was sort of in that vein. But I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that was a good song. Because of how beautifully it was sung. By a Sharon Tate lookalike, no less.
Ok, just read up on that song. Learned it was Canada's biggest hit ever. Also learned the Poppy Family consisted of singer Susan Jacks and then-husband Terry Jacks....
....who went on to write and perforn a song I'd give an honorable mention for worst:
"Seasons in the Sun." (Although all my junior-high classmates loved that one.)
Last edited by Noelle Page; 08-26-2008 at 01:26 PM.