ira Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I thought this might be fun.What are your "Least Favorite" "HIT" songs by an artist or group you genuinely like?Let's have some fun.-Here are some of mine.1-"Rock And Roll Music"-I was thrilled at Brian's and the Beach Boys comeback-But I've never gotten theis version at all.2-I LOVE the Hollies-and though I really appreciate the Pop Craftsmanship and performances on the Hollies 3 biggest hits-they were never my favorites-so ironically 3 of my least favorite Hollies songs are...1-"He Ain't Heavy"2-"The Air That I Breathe".3-"Long Cool Woman".What are some of your "Least Favorite" "Hits" by artists you truly enjoy? -Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Now isn't that funny Ira: I actually like what the BB's did to "Rock and Roll Music" - granted it didn't quite rock like the Beatles' version did.One song that comes to mind right away is "I'm On Fire" by Springsteen. As much as I love Bruce, I never understood the fascination over this song. Having said that, I've heard a countrified version of the song by Big Country, and man does it ROCK!Marv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessieboo Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I have always disliked Hey Jude and Let it Be.I never "got it",I love many of their other songs.Sorry Beatles lovers for the sacrilege Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierson Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 (early) Paul McCartney- Mary Had A Little LambJohn Lennon- Whatever Gets You Through The Night(early) Elton John- Honky CatEagles- Hotel California, Life In The Fastlane, Heartache TonightBruce Springsteen- Cover Me, Dancing In The DarkDavid Bowie- Let's DanceKiss- BethStevie Wonder- I Just Called To Say I Love YouHollies- Carrie-Anne (despite being about Marianne Faithful... just too corny)Elvis Presly- Return To Sender, In The GhettoYes- Owner Of A Lonely HeartQueen- Another One Bites The DustPink Floyd- Another Brick In The WallBee Gees- TragedyFleetwood Mac- Don't Stop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Michael Page Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Most overrated and overplayed from the 70's (in my opinion):Landslide - Fleetwood Mac.BMP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Ira you picked three post Nash Hollies songs. The Hollies were never the same after Nash left.The Beatles....Hey Jude'The Beach Boys....'Sloop John B'Four Seasons....'Sherry'Lovin Spoonful...'Rain On The Roof'The Rolling Stones...'Sympathy For The Devil' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted November 17, 2006 Author Share Posted November 17, 2006 Ya know Hollies65-"Air" and "He Ain't" were played on numerous formats in the FM 70's-were tremendous hits- and bully for them.Give me "Look Through Any Window',"I'm Alive",and "Bus Stop" any day.-Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessieboo Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Desperado-Eagles,I know for some reason other ladies swooned over this song, I didn't get it either.All I can think of is a stinky sweaty guy- that need a shower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trindy Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Aw, Bessie...I LOVE "Desperado." In fact, Eric, didn't it serve as somewhat of an inspiration for "Boats Against the Current" (musically if not lyrically)?I like it lyrically, too. I think it describes all too many guys who are out there looking for superficial qualities in women rather than seeing the qualities in them that could really quench their loneliness. (That was poetic of me, wasn't it??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 The song "Desperado" takes on a completely different meaning when you listen to it as part of the song cycle that is the "Desperado" album. Marv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessieboo Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 Yuck,I've been around real cowboys- want-a-be desperados, Nothing,sexy about them or the song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubbiefanMike Posted November 17, 2006 Share Posted November 17, 2006 I change the radio station when the following come on: Yes - ChangesDavid Bowie - ChangesGenesis - PaperlateVan Halen - any hit with Sammy HagarThe Cars - Shake it upByrds - Tamborine manEagles - Life in the fast lanePaul Mcartney - Hi Hi HiRolling Stones - Undercover of the nightREM - Orange Crush, Shiny Happy PeapleFleetwood Mac - Dont StopLionel Ritchie - Three time a lady, Dancing on the ceilingStevie Wonder & Paul - Ebony & IvorySpringsteen - Pink CadilacJohn Mellencamp - Pink Houses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannoman Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Personally, I dislike about 90% of all, so called, "hits" but the the ones that really make me reach for the button to change the station are:Benny and the Jets - Elton JohnLovin' You - Minnie Screecherton (or something like that)Horse With No Name - AmericaMidnight At The Oasis - Melissa ManchesterBernie doesn't have enough bandwith for the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretender Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Not that it's a bad song, but I've always felt"She Did It" was by far the weakest track on Boats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 pretender-I'm curious why?Just personal taste,not a Beach Boy fan,more commercial than the personal numbers?-Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 One man's Boat is another man's ocean liner. Personally, I adore "She Did It."Marv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollies65 Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I LOVE 'She Did It'. That's one of my favorite EC solo tunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popdude Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 If I never hear any of these again, it'll be too soon:* Anything by The Doors* Anything by U2, post-1984 or so* Anything Sammy Hagar ever "sang" on* Most of Sting's solo spewing* "Peaceful Easy Feeling," "Lyin Eyes," "One of These Nights," "Hotel California," "Witchy Woman" and a zillion other Eagles "favorites." (I'll take "Take It Easy," "Already Gone," "Desperado" and that's about it, thanks.)And many, many more.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 I LOVE the Grass Roots-But their first 2 hits ("Let's Live For Today" and "Where Were You")-were "FAUXK ROCK" and I far prefer the "Pop" sound of "Sooner Or Later","Two Divided By Love" and their many other 60's and 70's hits.Gotta try to get back to sleep.-Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretender Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 It's probably just that "she did it" just didn't seem to fit with the rest of the album. I'd listen to Boats when I was in a kind of melancholy mood and I didn't want to hear the happiness of that song. And actually I am a Beach Boys fan-Surfs Up is one of my all time favorite albums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallytosa Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 I love Styx, but Mr. Roboto is really bad as someone already pointed out. I don't like Babe either. In short, I like their earlier rockin' songs more than the later ballads. That's why the version of the band touring today is more appealing to me than Dennis DeYoung's version. Same with REO Speedwagon...I loved the early stuff when they were a rock and roll band. R.E.O. 2 is still one of the best albums, but they started going downhill with the ballads like Time For Me To Fly or Can't Fight This Feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ira Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 If this were a contest-I would have to say that it's hard to top wallytosa's choice of Mr. Roboto-as a Baaaad song by a group you like.-Ira. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darlene Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 I love both Desperado and Three Times A Lady. I also love Pierson's list. And I detest Horse With No Name, Mannoman--right on! I saw America in person and I never did "get" that song. --Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvin Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 All that time in the desert with that horse, you think they could have given him a name!Marv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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