On That Note: (Don't) Touch That Dial

[cydsho]

I've pulled a muscle moving so fast to turn the station when a Imagine Dragons song comes on......

 

[cyclones500]

Can't say as I disagree. I especially hated it when it first came out. But I have a Bobby McFerrin story.

Years ago I had a co-worker whose car broke down as she was driving around Lake of the Isles. It was a cold blustery day and as this was before the days of ubiquitous cell phones she found herself knocking on a door to ask to use the phone. The door opened and it was none other than Bobby McFerrin. He was very gracious not only inviting my co-worker in to use the phone but offering her a hot drink while she waited for help to arrive. He was nothing but a welcoming gentleman to the stranger who appeared at his door.

The story kind of softened me on the song because she said he was just like the tenor of the song - positive and welcoming.

"If your car breaks down, and you're all alone // Come to my house, you can use my phone. Don't worry ... Be happy."

 

[MeanDean]

I have developed a general, - not hate - but "don't care for them" attitude about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. It's actually more of a general dislike of falsetto singing in general, so throw in Lou Christie, etc.

 

[BCWAngus]

And there are longer versions of this song. Why?

 

[madguy30]

They're very talented but almost anything Lady Gaga or Adele.

Gaga just feels gimmicky and Adele is boring.

 

[ozone]

 

[cytor]

 

[Kinch]

 

[Kinch]

 

[Kinch]

 

[Fishhead]

I got a lot of flack for hating Closing Time, but I love a few of these songs thrown out there. Moody Blues, Wildest Dreams is one of my Top10 favorites

 

[12191987]

I know this will get most disagreement but this might be my holy grail oh hell no

You get a “disagree”, but I wanted to hit “report”. You’ve been warned.

 

[12191987]

I got a lot of flack for hating Closing Time, but I love a few of these songs thrown out there. Moody Blues, Wildest Dreams is one of my Top10 favorites

While I despised “Wildest Dreams” when it was seemingly on the radio every 15 minutes I’ve come around to actually being excited when it comes on nowadays.

 

[12191987]

Because you prefer Desmond’s original attempt?:

 

[Fishhead]

Because you prefer Desmond’s original attempt?:

I love Bonnie Tyler classics (someone posted a hate for Total Eclipse of the heart) but this one is a no for me

 

[12191987]

Like kiss but not this one.

Come on. “Beth” and “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” are the only two KISS songs that don’t suck!

 

[12191987]

What the hell has to happen to someone to make them dislike any Blondie song?

Clem Burke just ******* died, man. Show some respect.

 

[12191987]

How are the Foo Fighters not on here repeatedly?

It is such aggressively nondescript milquetoast rock music…

 

[12191987]

I love Bonnie Tyler classics (someone posted a hate for Total Eclipse of the heart) but this one is a no for me

Agree on both counts, but I’ve come around on the Bon Jovi tune.

The story I read was Desmond Child was pissed because he thought the Bonnie Tyler song would be a hit, so he forced the rewritten version on Bon Jovi to prove he was right.

 

[BCClone]

Come on. “Beth” and “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” are the only two KISS songs that don’t suck!

You must be a disco man.