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Thursday, February 21, 2008
An Early Clue to the New Direction
From 1988, here's Tuvan throat singer Panglossian putz Bobby McFerrin and his reprehensible ode to the joys of homelessness "Don't Worry Be Happy."
God, I hate this song.
As always, though, a coveted PowerPop No-Prize will be awarded to the first reader who divines the clip's relevance to Friday's Weekend Listomania.
Songs so bad they're not even fit for Muzak? Ah, I really have no clue.... but your Thurs. hint/Friday query has become a weekly event at our house, ie., "Honey, what's The Simels Question today?"
Songs you detested that climbed to the top of the charts! Upon hearing were sure to ruin your day.
ReplyDeleteReturn of the Plumber
That would be the world's longest list, I'm afraid.
ReplyDeleteSo no.
:-)
Songs so bad they're not even fit for Muzak? Ah, I really have no clue.... but your Thurs. hint/Friday query has become a weekly event at our house, ie., "Honey, what's The Simels Question today?"
ReplyDeleteToo bad for Muzak is a good guess, but alas no.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I am deeply flattered to have become a weekly event chez Emma.
Worst hits of the 80s?
ReplyDeleteTrey
Panglossian is a wonderful word by the way! It sent me to the dictionary and I came back determined to use it myself.
ReplyDeleteTrey
Indeed, one of the worst hits of the 80s, but no, not the theme.
ReplyDeleteI thought Panglossian putz was pretty good myself, BTW....
Not even gonna watch this sucker ...
ReplyDeleteInane songs?
Since the list is going up in half an hour, I'll give you the obvious hint --
ReplyDeleteIt's about the style of music.
A-Cappella hits or songs with lots of vocals?....I got nothin'
ReplyDeleteDude --
ReplyDeleteYou nailed it.
Your coveted No-Prize is winging its way to you as we speak.
Good job, my friend!!!!!