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25. still not sure if this is "shitty" or just fun bubble gum music

Thu Jan 2, 2014, 03:54 AM

Jan 2014

i remember riding bikes (in the street) with a friend and we were singing this song as loud as we could on a nice summer day (no hands on the handlebars!)

it was enough of a memorable moment that i took it with me for all these years, since 1969.

(little did i realize, in that minute or two of happiness and exhilaration, that i was in the process of creating an unforgettable memory--that's kinda cool actually)

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Shitty songs that you know are shitty that you (secretly?) like..even though they are shit. [View all] Captain Stern Jan 2014 OP

Don't be dissing on Kung Fu Fighting now... Wounded Bear Jan 2014 #1

I'm not. I just cranked it up... Captain Stern Jan 2014 #2

It is, as we used to say... Wounded Bear Jan 2014 #3

+1 Joe Shlabotnik Jan 2014 #4

Most songs from the '70s and '80s are shit anyway dipsydoodle Jan 2014 #5

Georgia Satellites - Keep Your Hands To Yourself SkatmanRoth Jan 2014 #6

I love that song. Common Sense Party Jan 2014 #73

I loved Seasons In The Sun! polly7 Jan 2014 #7

So did I. Frank Cannon Jan 2014 #8

Interesting! I'm glad it was so popular for him and that it meant so much to people. polly7 Jan 2014 #10

On our bus, we altered the lyrics slightly: Mister Ed Jan 2014 #62

My friends make fun of it, but I like Colby Collette..."Bubbly" Rowdyboy Jan 2014 #9

Hey, Rowdyboy! What's not to like? Glorfindel Jan 2014 #50

Michael Martin Murphey - Wildfire ok_cpu Jan 2014 #11

Oh God Wildfire LiberalElite Jan 2014 #14

I love both of these. MrsBrady Jan 2014 #16

(I was going to name my first car 'Wildfire' after that song...... lastlib Jan 2014 #33

Here's a few Paulie Jan 2014 #12

"Country Roads" is the ~unofficial~ song of my alma mater... Rhythm Jan 2014 #20

How can anyone dislike Moskau?... Locut0s Jan 2014 #21

Toots & The Maytals did an awesome version of Country Roads: Initech Jan 2014 #56

Shannon (1975) lastlib Jan 2014 #13

Now, that's some good shit. Captain Stern Jan 2014 #26

LOL i think i'll be fulfilling your excellent advice NMDemDist2 Jan 2014 #39

The Fox by Ylvis kwassa Jan 2014 #15

Well done. Definately a steaming pile...but very likeable, and catchy I admit I like it. (nt) Captain Stern Jan 2014 #27

I always liked Seasons in the Sun and never considered it "shitty." n/t RebelOne Jan 2014 #17

I'm even older.. sendero Jan 2014 #18

What's Mark Hamill doing on the cover? ;) nt. Locut0s Jan 2014 #22

One of the worst songs ever: "I've Never Been to Me" femmocrat Jan 2014 #19

Wait ... You actually LIKE that piece of shit?!?!?! Arugula Latte Jan 2014 #67

Hey, it was the 70s. What can I say! femmocrat Jan 2014 #68

what no REO Speedwagon? mackerel Jan 2014 #23

i was thinking "no billy don't be a hero" orleans Jan 2014 #24

still not sure if this is "shitty" or just fun bubble gum music orleans Jan 2014 #25

I loved that song Art_from_Ark Jan 2014 #43

I would never call Tommy Roe shitty. And I was born long after that song. nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #58

Ok, I'll do it Ahpook Jan 2014 #28

Me and You and a Dog Named Boo probably rates on this list. Boomerproud Jan 2014 #29

Bang Your Head - Quiet Riot sharp_stick Jan 2014 #30

Excellent Choice. Total shit, but totally fun. (nt) Captain Stern Jan 2014 #31

"Slick Black Cadillac" is way better. But I guess that sorta defeats the purpose of this thread. nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #59

I know, I know, but I can't help it. newcriminal Jan 2014 #32

This is EXACTLY the sort of shit I'm talking about. Captain Stern Jan 2014 #36

I saw them live in concert last year LynneSin Jan 2014 #74

Flock of seagulls - I Ran... Locut0s Jan 2014 #34

Very intense shit...Well chosen. Captain Stern Jan 2014 #35

I worked in a bar in 1980 - 83 and had to listen to that three coil steamer five times a night Monk06 Jan 2014 #77

More shit, but magic shit if you were 13. RIP Alan O'Day. Captain Stern Jan 2014 #37

David Cassidy RobinA Jan 2014 #38

anything by the Monkees NMDemDist2 Jan 2014 #40

Telephone Man MrMickeysMom Jan 2014 #41

Monster Mash Tom Ripley Jan 2014 #42

Timothy, Timothy, where on earth did you go? Art_from_Ark Jan 2014 #44

The Final Countdown - Europe uriel1972 Jan 2014 #45

Job's song lame54 Jan 2014 #70

That song will forever be associated with Arrested Development for me. Initech Jan 2014 #71

Then there's this... lame54 Jan 2014 #72

Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" Tommy_Carcetti Jan 2014 #46

I'll play justiceischeap Jan 2014 #47

Detachable Penis. Neoma Jan 2014 #48

Certainly a 90's kitsch classic, to say the least. KM has a good amount of truly hilarious material. nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #60

I'm probably the only one who remembers this, but I always loved it Glorfindel Jan 2014 #49

A pipe band and pretty girls with nice legs... malthaussen Jan 2014 #51

Yummy yummy yummy... malthaussen Jan 2014 #52

I always liked this song. Teamster Jeff Jan 2014 #53

This has got to be the shittiest song, ever. But I liked it Autumn Jan 2014 #54

Wing - Santa Claus On A Helicopter Initech Jan 2014 #55

E. L.&P.- Benny the Bouncer Doc_Technical Jan 2014 #57

KISS - "I Just Wanna" nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #61

Ok, Don't boot me out.. LissaMac Jan 2014 #63

I put Creed on my list - I think you're safe LynneSin Jan 2014 #76

I win!! Tabasco_Dave Jan 2014 #64

Sometimes I just like a sappy song MissMillie Jan 2014 #65

Intentionally shitty, but still fun Captain Stern Jan 2014 #66

I heard Sailing by Christopher Cross the other day... joeybee12 Jan 2014 #69

Ok here's my list and I have some classic crap that I do adore!! LynneSin Jan 2014 #75

Let the hate flow through you.... Demo_Chris Jan 2014 #78

I might sing along to these two...if no one is around, that is. Captain Stern Jan 2014 #79

Y'all will probably never speak to me again. LumosMaxima Jan 2014 #80