Top of my list would have to be:
The Sex Pistols (everyone of their 'songs')
Malcolm McLaren was a genius who somehow managed to make this lot a success.
I liked some of the 'punk bands' Clash, Jam and Stranglers though.
'Worst' or most annoying songs
"Grandad" Clive Dunn
"Hole in the ground" Bernard Cribbins
"Little White Bull" Tommy Steele
"High on a hill stood a lonely goatherd" Sound of Music
Most rap singers
"I'm gonna wash that man right out of my hair" South Pacific
"Tiptoe through the tulips" Tiny Tim
"Dominique" The Singing Nuns
Quote from: rogerpinvirginia on October 07, 2014, 03:43:08 PM
'Worst' or most annoying songs
"Hole in the ground" Bernard Cribbins
My God, man, have you no soul? Bernard Cribbins can do no wrong, not even when he accidently killed off David Tennant as Doctor Who. Oh, spoiler alert if you haven't seen it yet.
Quote from: Rupert on October 07, 2014, 03:50:03 PM
Quote from: rogerpinvirginia on October 07, 2014, 03:43:08 PM
'Worst' or most annoying songs
"Hole in the ground" Bernard Cribbins
My God, man, have you no soul? Bernard Cribbins can do no wrong, not even when he accidently killed off David Tennant as Doctor Who. Oh, spoiler alert if you haven't seen it yet.
I like him as an actor, but singer..............noooooooooo
Sugar Sugar...The Archies
Quote from: Rupert on October 07, 2014, 03:50:03 PM
Quote from: rogerpinvirginia on October 07, 2014, 03:43:08 PM
'Worst' or most annoying songs
"Hole in the ground" Bernard Cribbins
My God, man, have you no soul? Bernard Cribbins can do no wrong, not even when he accidently killed off David Tennant as Doctor Who. Oh, spoiler alert if you haven't seen it yet.
Agree...And along came a man in a bowler hat..Dont dig it there dig it elsewhere,
Your diggin it round when it should be square...Fantastic.. :drums:
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on October 07, 2014, 03:58:34 PM
Quote from: Rupert on October 07, 2014, 03:50:03 PM
Quote from: rogerpinvirginia on October 07, 2014, 03:43:08 PM
'Worst' or most annoying songs
"Hole in the ground" Bernard Cribbins
My God, man, have you no soul? Bernard Cribbins can do no wrong, not even when he accidently killed off David Tennant as Doctor Who. Oh, spoiler alert if you haven't seen it yet.
Agree...And along came a man in a bowler hat..Dont dig it there dig it elsewhere,
Your diggin it round when it should be square...Fantastic.. :drums:
"The grounds all flat, and beneath it is the man with the bowler hat" Classic lyrics
This one is easy too - Milli Vanilli
I had Hole in the Ground played for me on Childrens Favourites on the radio,when
it was on Saturday Morning..God Im Getting Old..
I can't really answer this because if they are poor it is self evident.
I am waiting for the thread regarding mediocre singers/bands that become successful beyond their talent!
I cannot accept bernard cribbins because he is a novelty song singer and therefore it is very much to be taken in that respect
BUT if you want to know who I think really poor that has fooled masses of people for years is bruce springstein, I can see no redeeming features in his voice or songs and to me he is the worst (unless my memory fails and there are others equally appalling)
Bob dylan has a dreadful voice but he was an iconic poet and general great writer so I forgive him.
Carrie (doesnt live here anymore)..Cliff Richards.
The Goombay Dance Band!
Quote from: nose on October 07, 2014, 04:08:50 PM
I can't really answer this because if they are poor it is self evident.
I am waiting for the thread regarding mediocre singers/bands that become successful beyond their talent!
I cannot accept bernard cribbins because he is a novelty song singer and therefore it is very much to be taken in that respect
BUT if you want to know who I think really poor that has fooled masses of people for years is bruce springstein, I can see no redeeming features in his voice or songs and to me he is the worst (unless my memory fails and there are others equally appalling)
Bob dylan has a dreadful voice but he was an iconic poet and general great writer so I forgive him.
With you on that one, Springsteen Aaaaaaargh
Another Saturday morning classic( cant remember who sang it )
Hallo Mother Hallo father here I am at Camp Grenada... 064.gif
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on October 07, 2014, 04:06:54 PM
I had Hole in the Ground played for me on Childrens Favourites on the radio,when
it was on Saturday Morning..God Im Getting Old..
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on October 07, 2014, 04:06:54 PM
I had Hole in the Ground played for me on Childrens Favourites on the radio,when
it was on Saturday Morning..God Im Getting Old..
Didn't they have "There's a hole in my bucket Dear Liza" ?
More nonsense:
"Mouldy Old Dough" -Lieutenant Pigeon
Quote from: rogerpinvirginia on October 07, 2014, 04:28:45 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on October 07, 2014, 04:06:54 PM
I had Hole in the Ground played for me on Childrens Favourites on the radio,when
it was on Saturday Morning..God Im Getting Old..
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on October 07, 2014, 04:06:54 PM
I had Hole in the Ground played for me on Childrens Favourites on the radio,when
it was on Saturday Morning..God Im Getting Old..
Didn't they have "There's a hole in my bucket Dear Liza" ?
Well mend it Dear Henry..Dear Henry mend it..Aaaaargh
Son of my Fathar, ChickeryTip
Grocer Jack
Grocer Jack
Get off your back, get into town dont let us down oh no oh no.
Utter Nonsense, cant remember who sang it....... 064.gif 064.gif 064.gif
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on October 07, 2014, 04:18:27 PM
Another Saturday morning classic( cant remember who sang it )
Hallo Mother Hallo father here I am at Camp Grenada... 064.gif
that was alan sherman, another comedy/novelty song
Quote from: nose on October 07, 2014, 04:40:54 PM
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on October 07, 2014, 04:18:27 PM
Another Saturday morning classic( cant remember who sang it )
Hallo Mother Hallo father here I am at Camp Grenada... 064.gif
that was alan sherman, another comedy/novelty song
Yes thats it Thanks.
Great Topic Roger, I havnt laughed so much thinking of all them Childrens Favourites
Classics...Great Stuff.
Shaddup ya face, utter garbage, " all I want for for Christmas is me two front teeth, another Saturday morning favourite!
Quote from: epsomraver on October 07, 2014, 04:49:26 PM
Shaddup ya face, utter garbage, " all I want for for Christmas is me two front teeth, another Saturday morning favourite!
"Champion the Wonder Horse" was played every week..
Anything by 3 chord Status Quo :012:
Any rap record, the word rap has a letter missing
Quote from: gang on October 07, 2014, 05:15:37 PM
Any rap record, the word rap has a letter missing
Im with you there, its not even music is it?
Whiter shade of pale. Procul Harem. I hate that song with a vengeance. Why it ever became popular I will never understand and it ranks alongside LS in my hate list.
cilla black sounded like a cat being strangled.
I think it speaks volumes of the taste and discernment of the general public (US and UK) that of all the sublime, fantastic, innovative and generally wonderful stuff produced by the unique Chuck Berry his only No.1 hit record was 'My Ding A Ling'. (Not that Chuck would have worried as he counted the moolah.)
Quote from: cmg on October 07, 2014, 05:28:39 PM
I think it speaks volumes of the taste and discernment of the general public (US and UK) that of all the sublime, fantastic, innovative and generally wonderful stuff produced by the unique Chuck Berry his only No.1 hit record was 'My Ding A Ling'. (Not that Chuck would have worried as he counted the moolah.)
Thats the music business for you, his worst ever song is his biggest hit.
Bryan Adams...Everything I Do...
Was No1 for a hundred years, everyone going round singing it used to make
me cringe..Aaaaaaaaaaaaaargh
Quote from: blingo on October 07, 2014, 05:23:11 PM
Whiter shade of pale. Procul Harem. I hate that song with a vengeance. Why it ever became popular I will never understand and it ranks alongside LS in my hate list.
Loved it as a 13 yr old. Used to stand at the school disco hoping that my fancy at the time would ask me to dance.
Quote from: gang on October 07, 2014, 05:15:37 PM
Any rap record, the word rap has a letter missing
Oops wrap :0)
"I'm a pink Tooth brush, you're a blue tooth brush.................."
"How much is that doggie in the window" ?
"The laughing policeman Song"
"The typewriter song"
"3 little billy goats gruff" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO-5KgcfHmI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO-5KgcfHmI)
At least Stanley Holloway was clever.
(http://a%20candidate%20for%20most%20repetitive)
"Downtown" Petula Clark. I think she's says Downtown over 50 times.
Quote from: Berserker on October 07, 2014, 05:46:13 PM
Quote from: blingo on October 07, 2014, 05:23:11 PM
Whiter shade of pale. Procul Harem. I hate that song with a vengeance. Why it ever became popular I will never understand and it ranks alongside LS in my hate list.
Loved it as a 13 yr old. Used to stand at the school disco hoping that my fancy at the time would ask me to dance.
Yes nice slow one to Smooch to.. :005:
Has anybody mentioned The Spice Girls yet?
Quote from: The Equalizer on October 07, 2014, 06:02:17 PM
Has anybody mentioned The Spice Girls yet?
No. They were so bad they don't fit in amongst these bad ones
Quote from: The Equalizer on October 07, 2014, 06:02:17 PM
Has anybody mentioned The Spice Girls yet?
They should have done so, the money people make from having no talent
whatsoever..I dont think Posh ever sang did she?
Robson Green and Jerome Flynn......Horrendous..
Not wishing to put a damper on this as I have songs that I can't stand, but the problem with questions like this is that everyone is different we all like/dislike different things, a crap song for you and me maybe the perfect song for someone else, (bit like footballers). The thing is I don't object to anyone getting up on a stage and giving it a go, because it is not something I would or could do myself, so fair play to anyone that can make a go of something.
Quote from: gang on October 07, 2014, 05:15:37 PM
Any rap record, the word rap has a letter missing
:plus one: :plus one: :plus one: :plus one:
Quote from: alfie on October 07, 2014, 06:23:07 PM
Not wishing to put a damper on this as I have songs that I can't stand, but the problem with questions like this is that everyone is different we all like/dislike different things, a crap song for you and me maybe the perfect song for someone else, (bit like footballers). The thing is I don't object to anyone getting up on a stage and giving it a go, because it is not something I would or could do myself, so fair play to anyone that can make a go of something.
Even these ?
Mouldy old dough - Lieutenant pigeon (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO5GWJJP3FM#)
But as you say, good luck to them
Tip Toe through the Tulips. Tiny Tim.
Melanie's Roller Skate Song
Melanie - Brand New Key (The Rollerskate Song) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvIjQSFLb3U#)
Quote from: Forever Fulham on October 07, 2014, 08:04:30 PM
Melanie's Roller Skate Song
Melanie - Brand New Key (The Rollerskate Song) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvIjQSFLb3U#)
Yep, suitably awful
Anything by Marc Bolan
The Smiths - complete and utter rubbish.
Particularly all Pop music after 1995 ( as that is as far as i can remember back being 25) till current day, all boy/girl groups and everyone's favorite Candaian Justin Beiber.
Oh Marc Bolan, how can you hate him. He was my idol when I was young. Still got a single of his. He was one of the most good looking guys I have ever known
Quote from: Buffalo76 on October 07, 2014, 08:19:53 PM
The Smiths - complete and utter rubbish.
You may sleep but you will never dream!
Quote from: Berserker on October 07, 2014, 08:37:57 PM
Oh Marc Bolan, how can you hate him. He was my idol when I was young. Still got a single of his. He was one of the most good looking guys I have ever known
His biggest hit was "A Tree in Barnes"
Ouch
Quote from: sunburywhite on October 07, 2014, 08:16:35 PM
Anything by Marc Bolan
Wow. Everyone to his own I suppose. One of my favourite's...
Thinking more along the lines of the Birdie Song or Shut up your face myself as worst songs to have been successful. Although so many to choose from
Not really sure why but I couldn't stand "Where do you go to my lovely" by Peter Sarstedt.
Quote from: andyk on October 07, 2014, 08:56:27 PM
Quote from: Buffalo76 on October 07, 2014, 08:19:53 PM
The Smiths - complete and utter rubbish.
You may sleep but you will never dream!
My dreams came true in 1987 when Appetite For Destruction was released and The Smiths broke up!
Quote from: rogerpinvirginia on October 07, 2014, 08:59:06 PM
Quote from: Berserker on October 07, 2014, 08:37:57 PM
Oh Marc Bolan, how can you hate him. He was my idol when I was young. Still got a single of his. He was one of the most good looking guys I have ever known
His biggest hit was "A Tree in Barnes"
Ouch
:drums:
Quote from: Buffalo76 on October 07, 2014, 09:59:48 PM
Quote from: andyk on October 07, 2014, 08:56:27 PM
Quote from: Buffalo76 on October 07, 2014, 08:19:53 PM
The Smiths - complete and utter rubbish.
You may sleep but you will never dream!
My dreams came true in 1987 when Appetite For Destruction was released and The Smiths broke up!
Of course Axl, heavily influenced by The New York Dolls, a band which heavily influenced a certain Steven Patrick Morrissey and I did hear a rumour that Johnny Marr was asked to replace Slash, certainly a more original guitarist and English, to boot.
Have to admit to liking most of the songs on the lists so far.
Still for me U2 are the biggest, successful band never to have produced anything of note.
John Lennon's 'Imagine' is a particular annoyance to me because people really never listen to the words. They are really rather annoying.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on October 07, 2014, 04:12:02 PM
Carrie (doesnt live here anymore)..Cliff Richards.
Cliff Richard was never plural.
I used to hate the one about Rabbits
Also hate to a high degree 'I'm Mandy fly me'
Must be Agadoo by Black Lace. Being a novelty record is no excuse for this one.
Quote from: Berserker on October 07, 2014, 11:14:51 PM
I used to hate the one about Rabbits
Surely not "Bright Eyes" ?
Quote from: Justme on October 07, 2014, 11:23:12 PM
Must be Agadoo by Black Lace. Being a novelty record is no excuse for this one.
Bad, but I think Russ Abbott with "Atmosphere" knocks it out of the park.
I tnink my mum has the worst record collection in the world
Along with Mr Abbott's effort she has
Goombay Dance Band Seven Tears
Rene and Renata Save My Love
Joe Dolce Shuddup Ya Face
Johnny Logan What's Another Year (along with several other 80's Euro crap)
Black Lace Agadoo
Bobby Picket Monster Mash
For some bizarre reason which I have never been able to phathom she also has " Das Model" by Kraftwerk, in the original German.
Queen, for me.
Never understood their appeal.
For the over-60s :
anything by Ken Dodd or Jimmy Young, as singers.
"Have you got a criminal record?"
"Yes, 'Unchained Melody' by Jimmy Young !
Quote from: Fulham1959 on October 08, 2014, 09:42:02 AM
For the over-60s :
anything by Ken Dodd or Jimmy Young, as singers.
"Have you got a criminal record?"
"Yes, 'Unchained Melody' by Jimmy Young !
Good joke. Perhaps not
quite as funny as it once was, when used in connection with 60s DJs.
A group of children sang a song called "Grandma",a few years ago on TOTP.A real punishment for all grown-ups!!!
Quote from: blingo on October 07, 2014, 05:23:11 PM
Whiter shade of pale. Procul Harem. I hate that song with a vengeance. Why it ever became popular I will never understand and it ranks alongside LS in my hate list.
Blingo Blingo and there was I thinking we were brothers from a different mother. I absolutely love the song but I guess it reflects a part of my life of which we shall not now speak.
Quote from: Lighthouse on October 07, 2014, 10:44:34 PM
Have to admit to liking most of the songs on the lists so far.
Still for me U2 are the biggest, successful band never to have produced anything of note.
John Lennon's 'Imagine' is a particular annoyance to me because people really never listen to the words. They are really rather annoying.
U2 would be an exceptional band if they had a decent singer, the rest of them are fine, the edge is a superb guitarist
Kurt Cobain from Nirvana EASY.
I may be alone but I absolutely cannot stand Peter Sarstedt - where do you go to
Terry Wogan had a hit with the Floral Dance, pretty damned awful if you ask me.
But as a novelty song the lyrics to Ernie by Benny Hill are brilliant.
" He said, "D'you want it pasturize? 'Cause pasturize is best,"
She says, "Ernie, I'll be happy if it comes up to my chest."
That tickled old Ernie
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on October 07, 2014, 04:37:16 PM
Grocer Jack
Grocer Jack
Get off your back, get into town dont let us down oh no oh no.
Utter Nonsense, cant remember who sang it....... 064.gif 064.gif 064.gif
I remembered hearing that play when getting ferried around in the back my mate's father's car in the early 80s but I couldn't actually remember the lyrics. Eventually stumbled across it years later as being a song from some teen opera experiment:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rExhxkX-Ic (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rExhxkX-Ic)
Has to be ABBA. Hate them.
Grocer Jack
Grocer Jack
Get off your back, get into town dont let us down oh no oh no.
Utter Nonsense, cant remember who sang it.......
Keith West sang it
The most overated songs of all time both feature Sir Paul (dont ever speak a bad word about him) McCartney,
Yellow Submarine The Beatles ( what a crock)
Frog Chorus Paul McCartney and Wings ( possibly the worst song of all time)
Quote from: Delboy on October 08, 2014, 12:49:49 PM
Grocer Jack
Grocer Jack
Get off your back, get into town dont let us down oh no oh no.
Utter Nonsense, cant remember who sang it.......
Keith West sang it
Brilliant song - Excerpt from a Teenage Opera
The Killers? Some good songs but the guy can't sing!!!
Smurf Song? Father Abraham..... Thaty's gotta be down there with the worst?
Anything by Coldplay hurries me to turn the radio off before i reach for the razor blades.
Red Hot Chillie Peppers have a silmilar effect... they're annoying as hell!
Quote from: Southcoastffc on October 08, 2014, 12:42:54 PM
Has to be ABBA. Hate them.
Arguably the greatest pop group of all time after The Beatles? I don't think I know anyone who truly hates ABBA. They created something incredible in the time they were together, but I know it's not everyones cup of tea.
Quote from: CorkedHat on October 08, 2014, 10:58:37 AM
Quote from: blingo on October 07, 2014, 05:23:11 PM
Whiter shade of pale. Procul Harem. I hate that song with a vengeance. Why it ever became popular I will never understand and it ranks alongside LS in my hate list.
Blingo Blingo and there was I thinking we were brothers from a different mother. I absolutely love the song but I guess it reflects a part of my life of which we shall not now speak.
Mr HAT. How lovely to see you posting on here. :) It's been a while m8 and a load mor water under the bridge here. Hope you are keeping well Sir. As for WS of P come on, I loved Jennifer Eccles and Young Girl lol ;)
Quote from: Delboy on October 08, 2014, 11:57:36 AM
But as a novelty song the lyrics to Ernie by Benny Hill are brilliant.
" He said, "D'you want it pasturize? 'Cause pasturize is best,"
She says, "Ernie, I'll be happy if it comes up to my chest."
That tickled old Ernie
I've always liked that song, as my handle may suggest
Quote from: Delboy on October 08, 2014, 11:57:36 AM
Terry Wogan had a hit with the Floral Dance, pretty damned awful if you ask me.
But as a novelty song the lyrics to Ernie by Benny Hill are brilliant.
" He said, "D'you want it pasturize? 'Cause pasturize is best,"
She says, "Ernie, I'll be happy if it comes up to my chest."
That tickled old Ernie
true story, my uncle who has prepaid his funeral with the Coop so get the divi while he is still kicking, has chosen that as the song to close the service, I kid you not!
Quote from: andyk on October 07, 2014, 08:56:27 PM
Quote from: Buffalo76 on October 07, 2014, 08:19:53 PM
The Smiths - complete and utter rubbish.
You may sleep but you will never dream!
I don't agree. The Smiths were the greatest alternative music band of all time. Morrissey (sp?) was one of the greatest pop/rock singers I have ever heard. Arguably the best male singer of the 1980s. Johnny Marr is simply a phenomenal guitarist. There's never been a group like them. Morrissey's music will remain relevant and interesting 20 years from now. Can't say that about so many musical acts. Songs of quiet frustration, loneliness, depression, angst, regret, insecurity, introspection, and homosexual vantage points are certainly not everyone's cup of musical tea. But their music was high art. I defy anyone to listen to their masterpiece, "Old House" (or is it "Back to the Old House"?) and suggest otherwise. "Girlfriend in a Coma"; "Hairdresser on Fire"; "Every Day is Like Sunday"--just to name a few great songs. It's a shame Marr and Morrissey went their separate ways. What could have been...
Quote from: Forever Fulham on October 08, 2014, 05:07:22 PM
Quote from: andyk on October 07, 2014, 08:56:27 PM
Quote from: Buffalo76 on October 07, 2014, 08:19:53 PM
The Smiths - complete and utter rubbish.
You may sleep but you will never dream!
I don't agree. The Smiths were the greatest alternative music band of all time. Morrissey (sp?) was one of the greatest pop/rock singers I have ever heard. Arguably the best male singer of the 1980s. Johnny Marr is simply a phenomenal guitarist. There's never been a group like them. Morrissey's music will remain relevant and interesting 20 years from now. Can't say that about so many musical acts. Songs of quiet frustration, loneliness, depression, angst, regret, insecurity, introspection, and homosexual vantage points are certainly not everyone's cup of musical tea. But their music was high art. I defy anyone to listen to their masterpiece, "Old House" (or is it "Back to the Old House"?) and suggest otherwise. "Girlfriend in a Coma"; "Hairdresser on Fire"; "Every Day is Like Sunday"--just to name a few great songs. It's a shame Marr and Morrissey went their separate ways. What could have been...
That style of 'stuff' reminds me of Leonard Cohen.
Apparently the artist that most people play when committing suicide (if of course they play music)
or even worse Lou Reed who has a voice like a frog farting
One of the things I never understood about England was the fact that "Daddy" songs -- all of them disgustingly cheap sentimentality -- managed to make it into the top 10. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" and "Grandad" were the worst, but honestly, in the 60s and 70s there were some serious embarrassments making your charts.
Love me love my dog ~ Peter Shelley
Honey ~ Bobby Goldsboro
Someone pass me a bucket!! (unless there's a hole in it dear Liza)
Quote from: HatterDon on October 08, 2014, 06:30:42 PM
One of the things I never understood about England was the fact that "Daddy" songs -- all of them disgustingly cheap sentimentality -- managed to make it into the top 10. "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast" and "Grandad" were the worst, but honestly, in the 60s and 70s there were some serious embarrassments making your charts.
HD,
It's just a quaint English idiosyncrasy.
Debbie Reynolds (a Texan) in the movie "The Singing Nun"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Nwwn9vie-4&list=PL5mGbOm_gTXAPJ6sXIVlqO72TA0WjYOVk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Nwwn9vie-4&list=PL5mGbOm_gTXAPJ6sXIVlqO72TA0WjYOVk)
Got to number 1 in the US and she appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show :0)
It's not father or grandad related because 'Dominique' was a priest
Most overrated: ABBA or the Beatles [and I'm unfortunate -and old - enough to have seen the 'fab' four live, my dad worked at the Hammersmith Odeon]. But the worst ever band is Pink Floyd. Forget the lousy childlike albums, they were too stoned to play at Wembley in '74, and a mate who loves them and was at that gig says he's seen them worse than then twice at Earl's Court. you have to be a brick to appreciate that lot.
Adding to the list:
The Pina Colada Song by ________________.
And "(God Didn't Make Those) Little Green Apples" by Bobby Goldsboro. Treacle.
That's 2 from Bobby Goldsboro, probably 100% of his recordings
What about 'Seasons in the Sun', definitely a bucket job
Quote from: The Equalizer on October 08, 2014, 04:45:14 PM
Quote from: Southcoastffc on October 08, 2014, 12:42:54 PM
Has to be ABBA. Hate them.
Arguably the greatest pop group of all time after The Beatles? I don't think I know anyone who truly hates ABBA. They created something incredible in the time they were together, but I know it's not everyones cup of tea.
Sorry Tom - I'm with our friend South Coast. I hate ABBA - so that's two of us at least!
Quote from: epsomraver on October 08, 2014, 05:04:43 PM
Quote from: Southcoastffc on October 08, 2014, 12:42:54 PM
Has to be ABBA. Hate them.
That really is nonsense
Why nonsense? Personal taste is just that, personal. I am not asking you to like or dislike them but ABBA, for me, are very professionally produced but synthetic, without passion, facile and utterly boring. Using a food analogy they're more bubble gum than foie gras. Clearly millions of people take a different view but that's mine - hence the title of the thread.
I love Bobby Goldsboro, and that's coming from an old punk rocker.
Justin, f - ing Beiber
I hate; music made by a computer with a pretty face's voice altered over the top of it. Hello X factor, I'm talking to you.
Rap/rnb about guns, hos and mo money, a million miles away from what rap was, Public Enemy being the best Rap band ever.
Most heavy metal - motorhead, ac/dc etc are rock and roll, not heavy metal.
indie by numbers- landfill indie, whatever you want to call it. Xfm is plagued by the boring dirges of upper middle class boys crying coz their girlfriends leave them. I blame the Smiths for a lot of this, although I do like the Smiths.
Music is subjective, and it's not my fault other people's music taste is not as good as mine.
Deck of Cards by Wink Martindale is guaranteed to make me vomit
Does Afroman come under the rap category ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeYsTmIzjkw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeYsTmIzjkw)
At least now we know where 2 of our chickens went to.
Pink Floyd The wall an awful durge
Quote from: CorkedHat on October 09, 2014, 01:51:51 PM
Deck of Cards by Wink Martindale is guaranteed to make me vomit
The Max Bygraves version will make you vomit moreso me thinks Mr Hat lol.
As much as I like some of their stuff as a band.
Shane McGowan has to have one of the worst voices particularly towards the end their (Pogues) set.
I only saw them once, at the Guinness Fleadh in 1998.
During the show a roadie kept coming on with a fresh cigarette or pint for Shane McGowan.
I couldn't believe when at the end they threw their empty whisky bottles into the crowd.
Having said that the best (IMHO) Xmas song ever is Fairytale in New York.
Strange it's rarely played on commercial radio.
Quote from: CorkedHat on October 09, 2014, 01:51:51 PM
Deck of Cards by Wink Martindale is guaranteed to make me vomit
CH
What about
"Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport" by the very naughty Rolf Harris
Quote from: rogerpinvirginia on October 09, 2014, 07:07:48 PM
Quote from: CorkedHat on October 09, 2014, 01:51:51 PM
Deck of Cards by Wink Martindale is guaranteed to make me vomit
CH
What about
"Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport" by the very naughty Rolf Harris
What about "Tie Me Two Little Boys Down Sport" by Mr Harris, sung in A Minor.
What about "Tie Me Two Little Boys Down Sport" by Mr Harris, sung in A Minor.
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Quote from: rogerpinvirginia on October 09, 2014, 07:06:26 PM
As much as I like some of their stuff as a band.
Shane McGowan has to have one of the worst voices particularly towards the end their (Pogues) set.
I only saw them once, at the Guinness Fleadh in 1998.
During the show a roadie kept coming on with a fresh cigarette or pint for Shane McGowan.
I couldn't believe when at the end they threw their empty whisky bottles into the crowd.
Having said that the best (IMHO) Xmas song ever is Fairytale in New York.
Strange it's rarely played on commercial radio.
Roger, I totally agree about that song. I wouldn't say that it's just a christmas song though, the lyrics are so tightly-written, multi-faceted and thought-provoking that I cannot think of a better crafted song by anyone. As someone who dislikes that particular festival and has no desire to go to America, I want it at my funeral not only as a larf but because of the various meanings of the words. Apparently it took 6 years to refine when they were initially dissatisfied with the original.
Wonderfully sung by McGowan and the late great Kirsty MacColl. I only saw McGowan once but he was just the front-man for a group of good musicians. I remember him clutching a half bottle of whiskey in one hand and the mic stand in the other to hold him up and slurring "do you want some more"? Unforgettable.
As for the original questions, many bands or singers become successful simply because they're promoted in that way as commercial entities and there are many many wonderful musicians who'll never "make it big", maybe because they're true to their art and don't want to be associated with all the hype or because they're never recognised. Give me live music by quality "unknowns" any day.
Most over-rated? Probably the Beatles - poppy pap, IMHO.
It was actually the one in Finsbury Park, before I moved over here.
I was very lucky the year I went (got the tickets free !)
Besides the Pogues, Corrs, Sinead O'Connor, Eddie Reader Capercaillie (one of my all time favorites)
and ended up with James who were a superb last minute replacement for someone)
Agreed, some of the pub bands floating around London in the mid 1970's/early 80's were very talented.
Racing Cars (Morty Mortimer had a great voice - one of Britain's first white soul singers)
Cado Belle, Moon, Bowles Brothers Band, Meal Ticket, Carol Grimes, Frankie Miller, Shanghai,
Kilburn and the High Roads (Ian Dury & the Blockheads) etc...etc
Eddi Reader - now you're talking!
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. What the hell were they going on about? Beyond stupid. Fairies dancing with dwarfs?
Quote from: Forever Fulham on October 09, 2014, 08:49:39 PM
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. What the hell were they going on about? Beyond stupid. Fairies dancing with dwarfs?
Pink Floyd have a track called "twenty-seven species of small furry animal gathered together in a cave and grooving with a Pict".
Actually, I liked both bands in my (long lost) youth.
Quote from: Forever Fulham on October 09, 2014, 08:49:39 PM
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath. What the hell were they going on about? Beyond stupid. Fairies dancing with dwarfs?
:plus one: Terrible vocalist.
Quote from: Delboy on October 08, 2014, 11:57:36 AM
Terry Wogan had a hit with the Floral Dance, pretty damned awful if you ask me.
But as a novelty song the lyrics to Ernie by Benny Hill are brilliant.
" He said, "D'you want it pasturize? 'Cause pasturize is best,"
She says, "Ernie, I'll be happy if it comes up to my chest."
That tickled old Ernie
Pasteurized, even.
Quote from: Fulham1959 on October 10, 2014, 08:30:42 AM
Quote from: Delboy on October 08, 2014, 11:57:36 AM
Terry Wogan had a hit with the Floral Dance, pretty damned awful if you ask me.
But as a novelty song the lyrics to Ernie by Benny Hill are brilliant.
" He said, "D'you want it pasturize? 'Cause pasturize is best,"
She says, "Ernie, I'll be happy if it comes up to my chest."
That tickled old Ernie
Pasteurized, even.
Pasteurised, even.
Besides 90% of the rubbish that comes out these days I will give you some old names:
Abba. Pure dross.
Live.
Train.
Stone Temple Pilots
The Offspring
The Spin Doctors
Bush.
Nickelback.
As you can see most of them are American.
Most of them have pretty good songs. I quite enjoyed Live back in the 90s. Train I've seen play and they were okay. Bush are a British band, Gavin Rossdale is from Kilburn I think. They had some good stuff though, particularly the song 'Chemicals Between Us'.
The rest I agree are dross. Other than ABBA.
Like their songs or not, ABBA were skilled harmony singers, musicians - and particularly composer.
Was Terry Wogan and the St Winifred's School Choir a success? They did appear on TOTP. If so, they are top of the list.
Quote from: the nutflush on October 10, 2014, 10:59:19 AM
Besides 90% of the rubbish that comes out these days I will give you some old names:
Abba. Pure dross.
Live.
Train.
Stone Temple Pilots
The Offspring
The Spin Doctors
Bush.
Nickelback.
As you can see most of them are American.
Completely agree with Bush 100% but STP & Live? Easy tiger. 0001.gif
Poly thrashing it out,
X-Ray Spex - Oh Bondage! Up Yours! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogypBUCb7DA#)
Variously described as a voice that" could strip paint off the wall, effervescently discordant and powerful enough to drill holes through sheet metal".
I have no doubt she would have been booed off the X Factor stage within 30 seconds, but punk wouldn't have been the same without her.
The worst band I saw when they were supporting Nick Cave was The Hunter Gracchus, absolutely awful, actually painful to the ears. Don't know if anybody has heard of them but they are terrible.
Quote from: Buffalo76 on October 10, 2014, 08:41:56 PM
Quote from: the nutflush on October 10, 2014, 10:59:19 AM
Besides 90% of the rubbish that comes out these days I will give you some old names:
Abba. Pure dross.
Live.
Train.
Stone Temple Pilots
The Offspring
The Spin Doctors
Bush.
Nickelback.
As you can see most of them are American.
Completely agree with Bush 100% but STP & Live? Easy tiger. 0001.gif
I forgot to add Counting Crows. How could I forget them. " Mr Jones" makes me vomit when I hear it. As does "blister in the sun" by Violent Femmes.
Not a song as such, but the Crazy Frog thing :dft007:
I hate almost all rap music. Some music illiterate grabbing his crotch and barking out inanities about bitches, hoes, how he's treated in night clubs, what expensive vanity liquor he drinks, how everyone is afraid of him/respects him/fauns over him, how he makes a lot of money with little effort, how he's not afraid to shoot someone who gets in his way, how he's real and all others are fakes, and endless drivel of similar ilk. It's derivative and boring. I might feel sorry for these pathetic talentless braggadocios, but for their wholesale theft of memorable and well-constructed melody lines or famous refrains of real musical artists. Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Acuff-Rose, where the Court puts its stamp of approval on the "transformative test" in copyright law, these thieves have been able to steal famous note sequences from real music under the theory that the manner of new use, when combined with the rest of the rap song, constituted 'commentary and criticism' sufficient to transform the otherwise protectable earlier expression into something new and different, and thus fair use. While I've seen the theory play out in a defensible manner with other works by other artists, I haven't seen a justifiable use of it in rap music. It's just theft. Usually, the most interesting part of a famous rap song is the part they stole from real musicians.
