Guilty Songs...

Trilby · 12-19-2006, 02:18 PM

Geez, I love me some Neil Diamond.

I think that makes me alternately post-modern and ironic.

I love, and groove heavily to, guilty shameful artists such as:

ABBA

Bee Gee's

Neil Diamond

Barry Manilow (MANILOW!)

Simon&Garfunkle

You?

Shawnee123 · 12-19-2006, 02:23 PM

Ahh, great memories. I remember my dad playing a lot of Neil Diamond on Sunday on the old 8 track; I can hear Chelsea Morning in my head right now. One of my college roommates played the soundtrack from Jonathon Livingston Seagull a lot, too.

I also love Simon and Garfunkel, as well as Paul Simon's solo work (Hearts and Bones is one of the most beautiful songs ever.)

Abba always gets my feet moving, as does KC and the Sunshine Band.

I love to hear the Carpenters. Karen's smooth as silk, angelic voice gives me chills...so clear.

And Linda Rondstadt.

Elspode · 12-19-2006, 02:36 PM

Carpenters
BeeGees Disco Era
Pat Boone (not the Metal parody album, either)
Flock of Seagulls
Much, much more, I'm afraid. Also Neil Diamond, but I won't play guilty for him. He's one of the finest songwriters of the past 100 years, even if a lot of what he does is schlock. A lot of what Irving Berlin did was schlock, too, but no one's ashamed of him. ;-)

wolf · 12-19-2006, 03:41 PM

The Pina Colada Song - Rupert Holmes
Convoy - C.W. McCall
Anything by The Monkees
Twisted Sister

I can't help it. I love them all.

(and I played the Jonathon Livingston Seagull soundtrack to DEATH. I really liked Kyrie)

Shawnee123 · 12-19-2006, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf

The Pina Colada Song - Rupert Holmes

(and I played the Jonathon Livingston Seagull soundtrack to DEATH. I really liked Kyrie)

Me too on the Kyrie, wolf.

The Pina Colada song? I never liked it because I just want to say...um HELLO? They were just plotting to cheat on each other!

Griff · 12-19-2006, 03:59 PM

I refuse to feel guilty about Neil Diamond!

Spexxvet · 12-20-2006, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf

...Anything by The Monkees
...

Try playing "guess the artist" with "Zor and Zam", by the Monkees. The most common question is "who is the chick singing?".

lumberjim · 12-19-2006, 04:48 PM

i'm of the opinion that even the gay bands have at least one good song. this was a thread about songs, not bands, right?

tainted love - soft cell

i remember liking a george michael or wham song, although i don't remember which one now.

and stayin alive is a pretty rocking tune, actually.

Griff · 12-19-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

i remember liking a george michael or wham song, although i don't remember which one now.

They say that trauma or improper therapy can lead to false memories.

keryx · 12-19-2006, 05:06 PM

Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, ABBA, and........William Shatner......

Griff · 12-19-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by keryx

Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, ABBA, and........William Shatner......

I love them all including Shatner (with Joe Jackson)

SteveDallas · 12-19-2006, 08:26 PM

As some of you know, my primary listening choice is classical, with broadway and jazz thrown in, plus good comedy and parody songs.

My "guilty pleasure" music is almost all stuff that was ubiquitous when I was in high school, and that makes me nostalgic when I listen too it. Material Girl, Like A Virgin, She-Bop, Video Killed the Radio Star, Pressure. Maybe a couple others, but those are the ones that come to mind immediately.

Mind you, I wouldn't have given you a nickel for this stuff at the time. Now I can see quite clearly its superiority over all the shit kids listen to today. I'm sure this is yet another sign of my accelerating decline into geezerhood.

Sundae · 12-20-2006, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveDallas

Video Killed the Radio Star

I love that song!
I will not include Simon & Garfunkel on a list of guilty pleasures, I am proud to like them.

Mmm-Bop - Hanson
It's All About You - McFly
The Ketchup Song - Las Ketchup
99 Red Balloons - Nena
Gold - Spandau Ballet
Calling Baton Rouge - Garth Brooks
Catholic Girls - Billy Joel
Wannabe - Spice Girls
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous - Good Charlotte
Dontcha - Pussy Cat Dolls
Birdhouse in your Soul - They Might be Giants
Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes

Some of the above are great songs in my opinion. But I do get stick for liking them.

Elspode · 12-20-2006, 03:01 PM

The Monkees were one of the all time great pop bands. And no surprise, that, considering that Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart and Neil Diamond wrote most their big hits.

Okay, their actual genesis may have been screwy, but the music that was produced under the name "The Monkees" is damn good stuff.

Spexxvet · 12-21-2006, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elspode

The Monkees were one of the all time great pop bands. And no surprise, that, considering that Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart and Neil Diamond wrote most their big hits.

Okay, their actual genesis may have been screwy, but the music that was produced under the name "The Monkees" is damn good stuff.

And Paul Williams, IIRC.

12-19-2006, 02:18 PM	#1
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Guilty Songs... Geez, I love me some Neil Diamond. I think that makes me alternately post-modern and ironic. I love, and groove heavily to, guilty shameful artists such as: ABBA Bee Gee's Neil Diamond Barry Manilow (MANILOW!) Simon&Garfunkle You? __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-19-2006, 02:23 PM	#2
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Ahh, great memories. I remember my dad playing a lot of Neil Diamond on Sunday on the old 8 track; I can hear Chelsea Morning in my head right now. One of my college roommates played the soundtrack from Jonathon Livingston Seagull a lot, too. I also love Simon and Garfunkel, as well as Paul Simon's solo work (Hearts and Bones is one of the most beautiful songs ever.) Abba always gets my feet moving, as does KC and the Sunshine Band. I love to hear the Carpenters. Karen's smooth as silk, angelic voice gives me chills...so clear. And Linda Rondstadt. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

12-19-2006, 02:36 PM	#3
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Carpenters BeeGees Disco Era Pat Boone (not the Metal parody album, either) Flock of Seagulls Much, much more, I'm afraid. Also Neil Diamond, but I won't play guilty for him. He's one of the finest songwriters of the past 100 years, even if a lot of what he does is schlock. A lot of what Irving Berlin did was schlock, too, but no one's ashamed of him. ;-) __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

12-19-2006, 03:41 PM	#4
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	The Pina Colada Song - Rupert Holmes Convoy - C.W. McCall Anything by The Monkees Twisted Sister I can't help it. I love them all. (and I played the Jonathon Livingston Seagull soundtrack to DEATH. I really liked Kyrie) __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis Last edited by wolf; 12-19-2006 at 03:52 PM.

12-19-2006, 03:59 PM	#6
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	I refuse to feel guilty about Neil Diamond! __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

12-19-2006, 04:48 PM	#8
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i'm of the opinion that even the gay bands have at least one good song. this was a thread about songs, not bands, right? tainted love - soft cell i remember liking a george michael or wham song, although i don't remember which one now. and stayin alive is a pretty rocking tune, actually. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-19-2006, 05:06 PM	#10
keryx Mrs. Fargon Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 85	Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson, ABBA, and........William Shatner...... __________________ Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle and quick to anger. Last edited by keryx; 12-19-2006 at 05:13 PM.

12-19-2006, 08:26 PM	#12
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	As some of you know, my primary listening choice is classical, with broadway and jazz thrown in, plus good comedy and parody songs. My "guilty pleasure" music is almost all stuff that was ubiquitous when I was in high school, and that makes me nostalgic when I listen too it. Material Girl, Like A Virgin, She-Bop, Video Killed the Radio Star, Pressure. Maybe a couple others, but those are the ones that come to mind immediately. Mind you, I wouldn't have given you a nickel for this stuff at the time. Now I can see quite clearly its superiority over all the shit kids listen to today. I'm sure this is yet another sign of my accelerating decline into geezerhood.

12-20-2006, 03:01 PM	#14
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	The Monkees were one of the all time great pop bands. And no surprise, that, considering that Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart and Neil Diamond wrote most their big hits. Okay, their actual genesis may have been screwy, but the music that was produced under the name "The Monkees" is damn good stuff. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

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