Awful songs you just can't get enough of

[GasHouseGang]

In a similar vein, for me it's "Sugar, Sugar" by the Archies.

[earlywynnfan]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

In a similar vein, for me it's "Sugar, Sugar" by the Archies.

Sad to say, I've always loved that song

[TUM301]

Terry Jacks, Seasons In The Sun.

[Wihawk]

Tough to admit and I applaud the rest of you for your admissions. Ohio Express "Yummy Yummy". Please don't ban me from the group but I like that song.

[butchie_t]

Originally Posted by Wihawk

Tough to admit and I applaud the rest of you for your admissions. Ohio Express "Yummy Yummy". Please don't ban me from the group but I like that song.

hahahahaahah, no way that is a banable offense. A perfect selection to add to the list.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by TUM301

Terry Jacks, Seasons In The Sun.

Indeed. As a junior high schooler it seemed so profound lol.

[Cliff Bowman]

Two from 1972, ‘How Do You Do?’ by Mouth & McNeal and ‘Beautiful Sunday’ by Daniel Boone. I would include ‘Get Down’ by Gilbert O’Sullivan, ‘Sky High’ by Jigsaw, and ‘Magic’ by Pilot but I actually think those are good songs .

[ALR-bishop]

The Night Chicago Died, Paper Lace

[GasHouseGang]

I had another come to mind that I liked as a kid, but now wonder "what was I thinking". I looked it up, and strangely enough, it was a hit by Paper Lace in England, but then a hit in the U.S. by Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods. The song is Billy Don't Be A Hero. I actually owned the 45 record.

[ocjack]

They played Take a Chance On Me by ABBA the other night on tv and I couldn't get that damn song out of my mind all night. Almost as bad as It's a Small World at Disney. Praying for a better night.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

The Night Chicago Died, Paper Lace

I always associate that song with an equally bad one, Beach Baby by First Class.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

The Night Chicago Died, Paper Lace

No longer an oldie, but a daily.

[edtiques]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

In a similar vein, for me it's "Sugar, Sugar" by the Archies.

When I was a kid I traded my Archies album for Jimi Hendrix's "Are you experienced".

My parents said I was never the same after that.

My guilty pleasure song is by the 1910 Fruitgum company "1,2 3, Red Light". It's a horrible song but for some reason I still like it.

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by GasHouseGang

In a similar vein, for me it's "Sugar, Sugar" by the Archies.

One of the greatest bubblegum pop songs of all time. It was written by Jeff Barry and Andy Kim. Barry also co-wrote 'Da Doo Run Run', 'Doo Wah Diddy Diddy', 'Be My Baby' and 'Chapel of Love' among others. Andy Kim had a solo hit with "Rock Me Gently". They were back up singers on the Archies' songs. Barry was Jugheads voice for the songs in the cartoons. Other backup singers were:

Bobby Bloom of 'Montego Bay' fame. He also co-wrote "Mony Mony' for Tommy James.

Ritchie Adams who co-wrote "Tossin' and Turnin'" and the Banana Splits theme 'The Tra La La Song' (One Banana, Two Banana).

Ellie Greenwich who co-wrote with Jeff Barry the songs noted above.

The lead singer was Ron Dante. His true claim to fame is as Barry Manilow's longtime producer. Also a very nice person. I talked with him at one of the Chiller Theatre Shows in New Jersey.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Be My Baby -- a truly great song. Ronnie Spector had one of the best voices in pop history IMO.

[mark evans]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Be My Baby -- a truly great song. Ronnie Spector had one of the best voices in pop history IMO.

Agreed. How about 'Oh No, Not My Baby' by Maxine Brown?

[pawpawdiv9]

david bowie /ziggy stardust
when they play either of the these, it stays in my head
1. (w/queen)- Under Pressure
2. Space Oddity
3. Fame
4. Changes

As far as Queen--
1. Bohemian Raphshody

[frankbmd]

If it hasn’t already been mentioned, Shirley Ellis and The Name Game certainly is threadworthy.

Shirley Shirley Bo Birley, bonana fanna fo firley, fee fy mo Mirley, Shirley

Repeat ad nauseum using any name

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

If it hasn’t already been mentioned, Shirley Ellis and The Name Game certainly is threadworthy.

Shirley Shirley Bo Birley, bonana fanna fo firley, fee fy mo Mirley, Shirley

Repeat ad nauseum using any name

Chuck?

[tschock]

Originally Posted by frankbmd

If it hasn’t already been mentioned, Shirley Ellis and The Name Game certainly is threadworthy.

Shirley Shirley Bo Birley, bonana fanna fo firley, fee fy mo Mirley, Shirley

Repeat ad nauseum using any name

Or the 3 Stooges alphabet song.

B A Bay, B E Be, B I Bicky Bi....

[Snapolit1]

Originally Posted by Peter_Spaeth

Be My Baby -- a truly great song. Ronnie Spector had one of the best voices in pop history IMO.

Agree 1000%. Probably the crowning glory for crazy Phil Spector. Simply a masterpiece.

With reminds me, almost time to find my Phil Spector Christmas Album. That is a pretty amazing accomplishment.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Agree 1000%. Probably the crowning glory for crazy Phil Spector. Simply a masterpiece.

With reminds me, almost time to find my Phil Spector Christmas Album. That is a pretty amazing accomplishment.

I have read that he considered River Deep Mountain High -- with a young Tina Turner -- his best song.

The Ronettes' Walking In The Rain is another Spector gem. If I recall correctly, Marvin Gaye wrote that one. Interestingly, for all Spector's perfectionism and borderline abusive treatment of his singers and musicians until he was satisfied, Ronnie Spector apparently did the lead track in a single take. The vocal is ethereal.

By contrast, Tina said Spector made her sing River Deep Mountain High so many times she was drenched in sweat and had to take her shirt off to finish.

[Snapolit1]

Reportedly Brian Wilson said Be My Baby is the greatest song ever produced.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Reportedly Brian Wilson said Be My Baby is the greatest song ever produced.

Seems he was channeling it in Don't Worry Baby.