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Sorry I have to do this to you, but there’s been something on my mind since last week’s Mix Six. What is it? Well, it was Gina’s comment (and later her post, which you can read HERE) about songs/singers she hates.
If you recall, last week’s mix had cover songs and one of them was a GnR cover of “Live and Let Dieâ€â€”which, to Gina, was like listening to nails on a chalkboard.
If you don’t know already, I work in the radio industry, and there are plenty songs that I can’t stand. This morning, I decided take a knee-jerk poll at work and assemble a list that includes selections from my co-workers. Granted, we have to hear these songs more than the average radio listener, so while you may personally like/love some of these songs, you wouldn’t be so ga-ga over them if you had to hear them everyday (sometimes two or three times a day). It’s an occupational hazard radio people live with, so there!
Okay, here we go…
“The Riddle†Five for Fighting I hate everything about this song. I can’t stand John Ondrasik’s voice, his wimpy lyrics, and the schmaltzy piano. When he sings about love, his songs make me think he’s trying his best to keep people from experiencing that emotion.
“Bad Day†Daniel Powter Michael, the news guy at work, really hates this one just because of the burn out factor. Plus, he’s an American Idol fan, so he was getting bombarded with this POS on radio and TV.
“You’ll Be In My Heart†Phil Collins Carolyn, the morning show host of “The Q,†hates this song not only because of the burn out factor, but there’s something about the bass line that makes her want to take a hammer to the CD player and destroy it when it’s playing –in time to the bass line, of course.
“Manic Monday†The Bangles Jeff, the morning show host of “The DV,†say “Manic Monday†is possibly one of the worst things Prince has ever written. Oh, and maybe because we hear this song everyday of the week (Except for Monday!) makes it a song that’s just begging to be wiped off the radio station’s hard drive.
“You’re Beautiful†James Blunt Does anyone have a gun so I can just end the pain?
“Ain’t No Mountain High Enough†Michael McDonald For the sake of everything holy about music, will Kenny Loggins call Michael McDonald and write him another hit song so he doesn’t have to resort to these flaccid covers?
It’s not even Noon as I write this, and I really need a drink right now.
–PK
J
November 17, 2006 at 11:11 amOh dear, it’s gonna be a long day! I’ll admit that I kinda like “Manic Monday”, but really, maybe only once every month or so. The rest of these songs BLEW the first time I heard them. Blech.
Ml
November 17, 2006 at 11:12 amWow, how can it be that I agree with all of you on all of these? Please, please, someone…anyone…but someone, PLEASE shoot James Blunt, STAT!!!! Wait, shoot them all for even singing those songs.
What a great idea, Py 🙂
C-Lo
November 17, 2006 at 11:16 amI’ve never laughed so hard at a blog. All of those songs make me want to puke.
MsMamma
November 17, 2006 at 11:52 amDitto x6! Why does Michael McDonald always sound like he’s trying to take a shit when he sings?
Jason
November 17, 2006 at 12:05 pmOkay, the McD bashing needs to stop RIGHT NOW.
Also, I may or may not have purchased “You’ll Be In My Heart” on CD-single.
J
November 17, 2006 at 12:25 pmJason’s comment made me laugh out loud. 🙂
Ducky the Loon
November 17, 2006 at 12:44 pmI’ve always thought that Phil Collins sounds rather like a cicada. C’mon, can’t anyone else hear the somewhat insectival, metallic, droning buzz in his voice? Something that says, “I spent the past 2-17 years (depending on species) underground in your back yard latched to the sappy goodness of a tree root and have emerged only to mate and die, leaving you the unholy gift of my crunchy carcass lying belly-up on the hood of your car”? What, no one else can hear that? No one else can easily picture Phil Collins clinging to a tree branch, loudly vibrating the freakish, membranous tymbals he has in place of normal human vocal chords? Aw, hell. I’m talking crazy again, aren’t I? Sorry ’bout that. Oh, and for the record, I personally can’t stand Jackson Browne’s “Roadie Song/Stay.” The radio stations in my area seem to be psychically aware of this and play it CONSTANTLY. I’d rather listen to Phil Collins’ cicada mating calls. Heck, I’d rather SUCCUMB to them. Eeew…
Michael
November 17, 2006 at 1:09 pmThe poor Bangles do NOT belong lumped in with James Blunt and Daniel Powter. That’s just cold blooded.
As for MMcD bashing, I (like Jason, and largely because of Jason) think he rules, but I can understand tastes varying. Check out the MMcD version of I Was Made To Love Her. Lovers can bask in the glory of his rendition. Haters can still enjoy it because more than any of the others, this verison SHATTERS the unintentional comedy meter.
Beenzzz (Bean)
November 17, 2006 at 1:37 pmThey are all equally bad, but “You’re Beautiful,” has GOT TO BE THE WORST SONG EVER INFLICTED ON HUMANITY!
Beenzzz (Bean)
November 17, 2006 at 1:38 pmOh, and Michael McDonald has always sounded like a muppet on crack to me
Py Korry
November 17, 2006 at 2:48 pmHappy Friday tourture seekers!
These are some very funny comments. And, I’m sorry, but Michael McDonald has some good songs (or, if your Jason and Michael, GREAT SONGS), but just try this test: for one month play “Ain’t No Mountain” at least 4 times a day at random times. If you’re not ready to pull your hair out after that, you need professional help.
Ducky: Phil Collins is not an insect, he’s more of a prairie rat who uses his front paws to clean his face and is constantly on the hunt for small bits of food called maudlin hit singles.
J
November 17, 2006 at 3:00 pmDuckie, I’m right there with you on the Jackson Brown song. That song drives me crazy! I’m a hater when I hear it.
Py, I think you’re right about Phil. He even LOOKS kind of rodent like…
Gina
November 17, 2006 at 5:43 pmAwwww, no hatin’ on Phil! Or Michael McD for that matter, I have a very soft spot for the Doobie Brothers. For whatever odd reason, I do not hate the Bangles song. It can get a little old quickly, but I don’t loathe it.
“You’re Beautiful” is horrific, as is Powter. I admit that the F4F singer’s voice can be grating, although I did like their Smallville song. How did these people ever get record deals? I wanna know!
Dot
November 17, 2006 at 8:59 pmCan’t. Stop. Laughing.
You’re Beautiful PY
la luna
November 18, 2006 at 8:36 pmYou’ll be in my heart is not that bad. That Michael McDonald song is so irratating, with the back up singers screaming like someone keeps stepping on their toes. Geeeeezzzzz…
Ducky the Loon
November 18, 2006 at 11:08 pmHmm…I stand corrected. Heeheehee! Cicada or prairie rat, either way, Phil Collins is decidedly verminesque. And I may have just coined a new word.