Let me set the premise: You and a friend have just stopped at a busy intersection in a convertible on a beautiful summer day.. then suddenly a guilty pleasure tune comes on your stereo. And even though it will more than likely embarrass your passenger, you just have to crank it. Singing along or lipsynching are not required, but highly encouraged.
I'll start with a couple (just click the pic to listen):
"Wait" by White Lion
"Kiss Me Deadly" by Lita Ford
So what are your guilty pleasure tunes?
Posted by Muffy Tepperman (Member # 1551) on :
I think I recognize the dude in the car? haha
There are so many for me that I can embarrass my passengers with...so many....two do come to mind quickly......
'Total Eclipse of the Heart' Bonnie Tyler 'Blame it on the Rain' Milli Vanilli
oooooooooooh yeah that is me singing at the top of my lungs with the windows down! Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
'Blame it on the Rain' by Milli Vanilli .. great choice Muffy!
What is sad is that even though I know it was all a scam.. it totally worked on me. I realize Fab and Rob didn't sing the songs, but I still picture them whenever I hear a Milli Vanilli tune.
Girl You Know It's True!
Posted by JAY LEE (Member # 6345) on :
Journey- Don't Stop Believing, though I feel no guilt. But It does make you look like a complete 80's relic, in the eyes of other people! Well hey, **** em if they can't rock out!
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
Gawd, so many!
I wanna be a cowboy-Boys Don't Cry The Look of love-ABC Let's go all the way-Sly Fox Magic-Olivia Newton John
Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
Great thread! I have so many but a few of them are....
"Push It" by Salt N Pepa "Everybody have fun Tonight" by Wang Chung Anything by Journey.... "Sunglasses at Night" by Corey Hart "Dream Warriors" by Dokken Any of Heart's 80's hits "Party all the Time" by Eddie Murphy
All of the hits from NKOTB,Color Me Badd, and Wilson Phillips should be added to that list too (even though they're more early 90s)!
Posted by logan5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:Magic-Olivia Newton John
There is *NO* guilt in listening to Olivia.
quote:Journey- Don't Stop Believing
Ruined for me now.
quote:Anything by Journey....
Why the Journey hate?!
Pretty much anything from the 80's would make a person look bad. Nowadays if you aren't listening to R & B or Hip-Hop you're out of it. All you need is music that 'thumps' in a way that cracks the concrete beneath the car, an 'urban' singer saying "Uh! Uh!" and you're set. Anything else and you just wouldn't be cool.
Posted by 80'sRocked (Member # 6979) on :
Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
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Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
Logan, I don't think there's anything wrong with Journey, but unfortunately a lot of people think they fall into that 'cheesy 80's' category.
I agree about the r&b/urban thing, but i've noticed lately, at least where i live, country music is now the 'cool' thing to like, whereas 10 years ago you wouldn't be caught dead listening to it.
Posted by logan5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:Logan, I don't think there's anything wrong with Journey, but unfortunately a lot of people think they fall into that 'cheesy 80's' category.
Damn them all to hell.
quote:I agree about the r&b/urban thing, but i've noticed lately, at least where i live, country music is now the 'cool' thing to like, whereas 10 years ago you wouldn't be caught dead listening to it.
I hope that happens here. I can't picture it, but I'd love to see it!
Posted by oneyedwilly (Member # 8730) on :
id have to go with - One night in Bangkok.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
quote:Originally posted by 80'sRocked: Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
Sad
Unfortunately, I will now have visions of 80'sRocked singing this tune everytime I hear it now..
Awesome tune for this thread!
Posted by Secret Admirer (Member # 3574) on :
Posted by Bamersy (Member # 8808) on :
I really tried to think of something to post here-but I have such awesome taste in music, I can honestly say there's nothing I'm ashamed to say I like Plus, being female gives me lots of leeway Posted by Kash (Member # 297) on :
quote:Originally posted by Valley: that you aren't afraid to turn up the volume on?
This just adds a whole new level of danger to it...speaking of danger:
Not in the least bit cautious about playing any song on the Top Gun album at full blast, perhaps a tad apprehensive about Berlin's Take My Breath Away if said passenger was a guy, that's just gay. I mean if you're gonna go down that road, you may as well play Wham's! Club Tropicana and wait for the hate crime Posted by logan5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bamersy: I really tried to think of something to post here-but I have such awesome taste in music, I can honestly say there's nothing I'm ashamed to say I like Plus, being female gives me lots of leeway
It sure does! But... what does that have to do with music?!
quote:perhaps a tad apprehensive about Berlin's Take My Breath Away if said passenger was a guy, that's just gay. I mean if you're gonna go down that road, you may as well play Wham's! Club Tropicana and wait for the hate crime
I'd do that.
Posted by Bamersy (Member # 8808) on :
Originally posted by logan5:It sure does! But... what does that have to do with music?!
It means I can say I like Eddie Money and Bon Jovi and any other groups considered more for chicks-(lots of ballads etc.)and not get flack for it like a guy would Posted by logan5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bamersy: It means I can say I like Eddie Money and Bon Jovi and any other groups considered more for chicks-(lots of ballads etc.)and not get flack for it like a guy would
Curses! The feathered-hair on men dilemma! The preening dandy dilemma! It's true - I've never said "I really like Bon Jovi" out loud in company. Then again... I have found the intestinal fortitude to announce how much I like Wham! Duran, Poison and a bunch of others. So maybe it's just Bon Jovi?!
"Shot through the leg, and I'm in pain. You give guns... a bad name" Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
like bamersy, i am not ashamed to like the music i like...from any era!
i will mention that i like 'turning japanese ' by the vapors. such a fun tune and catchy.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Ronnie.. it is exciting to know that you and Bamersy aren't afraid to turn it up without any embarrassment. Probably a good thing neither of you are fans of The Divinyls. Posted by Ronnie (Member # 465) on :
ha! the divinyls certainly didn't have any guilty "pleasure" tunes. Posted by Bamersy (Member # 8808) on :
Originally posted by logan5: Curses! The feathered-hair on men dilemma! The preening dandy dilemma! It's true - I've never said "I really like Bon Jovi" out loud in company.
I used Bon as an example-not a fan of them-other than "This Ain't a Love Song". One of my favorite artists is John (Cougar) Mellencamp. Used to play "Ain't Even Done With The Night" over and over on the juke.
Posted by logan5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bamersy: I used Bon as an example-not a fan of them-other than "This Ain't a Love Song". One of my favorite artists is John (Cougar) Mellencamp. Used to play "Ain't Even Done With The Night" over and over on the juke.
It's too late for that! I have images of you singing along to 'Blaze of Glory' in a traffic jam!
You like 'The Coug'? Wasn't there a breast joke about John Cougar's Mellon-camp?
Ignore me.
If you like the heartland rock sounds of The Coug, then just out of interest - what are your feelings on Springsteen?
"Oh yeah... laaaaafe goes aaaaahn... long afta the threill of leivin' is gaaaawn" Posted by Veronica Sawyer (Member # 2221) on :
I love Springsteen!!! I've always thought of John mellencamp as like springsteens little brother
Posted by Bamersy (Member # 8808) on :
Originally posted by logan5: If you like the heartland rock sounds of The Coug, then just out of interest - what are your feelings on Springsteen?
Like a handful of songs, not a big fan though.
Posted by logan5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:I love Springsteen!!! I've always thought of John mellencamp as like springsteens little brother
Ouch! Backhanded compliment!
quote:Like a handful of songs, not a big fan though.
Straight to the point! I often find Springbean's image is what turns people off about him. I still think 'Born to Run' and 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' are classics. What is your fave Coug album?
Posted by Bamersy (Member # 8808) on :
Originally posted by logan5: Straight to the point! I often find Springbean's image is what turns people off about him. I still think 'Born to Run' and 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' are classics. What is your fave Coug album?
The Best That I Could Do 1978-1988. I like the fact that he re-recorded them instead of just a compilation. I like Bruce's "Hungry Heart".
Posted by logan5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:The Best That I Could Do 1978-1988. I like the fact that he re-recorded them instead of just a compilation.
Quote from a comedy show:
Ben: "I didn’t know you were into music. I know you’re a DJ, but I’ve heard your show." Alan: "Oh, yeah. I like all the bands. I’ve got a broad taste, you know. From the britpop bands like UB40, Def Leppard, right back to classic rock, like Wings." Ben: "Who’s Wings?" Alan: "They’re only the band the Beatles could have been." Ben: "I love the Beatles." Alan: "Yeah, so do I." Ben: "What’s your favourite Beatles album, then?" Alan: "Tough one. I think I’d have to say ‘The Best of the Beatles’."
Your fave Coug album made me think of that! It is nice that he re-recorded them. What's your fave non collection type album?
I always felt Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' was a ripoff of 'Jack and Diane' - but don't quote me on that!
quote:I like Bruce's "Hungry Heart".
From 'The River'. It's a good album, but a bit sprawling.
Posted by Bamersy (Member # 8808) on :
Originally posted by logan5: Your fave Coug album made me think of that! It is nice that he re-recorded them. What's your fave non collection type album? Sorry-that one's still my fave! I guess if I had to pick one non compile it would be Scarecrow. He really hit his stride with Farm Aid and shedding the Cougar.
I always felt Tracy Chapman's 'Fast Car' was a ripoff of 'Jack and Diane' - but don't quote me on that! They do sound similar.
Posted by logan5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:Sorry-that one's still my fave! I guess if I had to pick one non compile it would be Scarecrow. He really hit his stride with Farm Aid and shedding the Cougar.
Doesn't matter how many times he writes his name without it - he'll never shed the Cougar!
"Rain on the scarecrow - blood on the plooooough!"
quote:They do sound similar.
It's the guitar strum bit. And maybe the 'escape from smalltown USA' theme. From henceforth I shall refer to Tracy Chapman as "that stinking Cougar ripoff merchant". What's the betting I never have the chance, and have to shoehorn it in to conversations?:
"Oh, so you like Metallica? You know who Metallica were heavily influenced by? John Cougar Mellencamp. Yup. And you know who ripped him off, don't you? Tracy Chapman. She's a stinking Cougar ripoff merchant. It's a fact."
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
As a guy.. singing this awesome tune in a convertible usually makes my passenger put the top up:
I'd totally back you up on singing that one. It's perfect! Top down - summers day - yippeeeeee!
Posted by Lovers with Cassie (Member # 7794) on :
I can believe you, Valley.
It is the sort of song that makes you want to tap your feet to it while you listen to it.
Posted by xchazx (Member # 7158) on :
my guilty pleasures are the band America and the first Edie Brickell album.
Posted by logan5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:Originally posted by xchazx: my guilty pleasures are the band America and the first Edie Brickell album.
No guilt necessary:
"Oz never did give nothin' tooooo the Tin Man, that he didn't, didn't already have" Posted by Bamersy (Member # 8808) on :
Ok, I finally found a guilty pleasure to admit to-although I may have to turn in my rock card afterward
My name is Bamersy and I like songs by........John Denver!
When his songs were popular, I associated him with stuff my mom listened to and The Muppets. I thought it was hilarious when his song meant impending doom during the first Final Destination.
Alas, Country Roads have taken me home-could be a mid life crisis Posted by logan5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:My name is Bamersy and I like songs by........John Denver!
*Stands up in a show of solidarity*
"My name is not Logan5, and I like John Denver too!"
quote:Alas, Country Roads have taken me home-could be a mid life crisis
Come on...
"Sunshiiiiine on my shoooooulders makes me haaaaappy"
John Denver's only crime was being sentimental and using the obligatory 70's 'country boy' lyrics too heavily (and looking like the Milky-Bar kid). Apart from that, he was ok. He would never have made it post MTV.
Posted by Bamersy (Member # 8808) on :
Originally posted by logan5: John Denver's only crime was being sentimental and using the obligatory 70's 'country boy' lyrics too heavily (and looking like the Milky-Bar kid).
More like Cousin Oliver Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Look Peter was the one that broke the vase! Cousin Oliver gets blamed for everything Bamsery. It is between him and Ronnie's fav Scrappy Doo. Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Speaking of John Denver.. no joke.. I was getting ready to fly to Portland once and "Rocky Mountain High" was playing over the loudspeaker at the magazine shop at the airport.. talk about a "Final Destination" freak out!
Posted by StevenHW (Member # 509) on :
I'm not a fan of John Denver's music. Much too wholesome for me!
But that said, I do admire him that he was one of the first celebrity environmental and humanitarian activists. He was doing charity benefits for hunger-related causes back in the 70's, way before the musical charity trend ("We Are The World", Live-Aid, USA For Africa, etc.) And I was suprised that Denver was not invited to participate in any of that.
Posted by Bamersy (Member # 8808) on :
I saw a bio on him not long ago that was really good. It talked about how he went to (Japan?) thinking he could travel incognito-but when he got off the plane he was mobbed.
Apparently the leader at the time had one of his cassettes and his music was played regularly on the radio.
His daughter talked about playing Annie's Song at her wedding-John had died before that event.
Posted by logan5 (Member # 1467) on :
quote:More like Cousin Oliver
They all look the same! When did that look go out of fashion?!
quote:His daughter talked about playing Annie's Song at her wedding-John had died before that event.
His one and only hit single over here (# 1). Makes me want to cry.
I always think of him in 'Oh God!'. Career peak perhaps? A step too far?
Posted by The Pyromantic (Member # 7658) on :
Geez..there are so many songs I enjoy that test the authenticity of my manhood. Yet I feel virtually no guilt for liking any of them. I've even been known to break down and whimper like a lost little puppy if the mood of a certain song or two hits me right.
So, here's some examples of "Guilty" pleasure songs that I enjoy that I happen to feel no guilt about..
Wham - Careless Whisper Cyndi Lauper - True Colors/Time After Time/She Bop Madonna - La Isla Bonita/Over & Over/Borderline Martika - Toy Soldiers Ultravox - Dancing with tears in my eyes Talk Talk - Candy Army of Lovers - When the Night is Cold/Crucified Melissa Manchester - Looking through the eyes of Love Roxette - It must have been love Tina Turner - Private Dancer Irene Cara - What a Feeling (Flashdance) Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart Heart - Alone The Pointer Sisters - I'm So Excited The Jacksons - Torture Tiffany - I think we're alone now Milli Vanilli - Blame it on the Rain Backstreet Boys - I want it that way Billy Ocean - Get Out of my Dreams (Get into my Car) Lita Ford - Shot of Poison Pat Benetar - Love is a Battlefield Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights/The Sensual World Total Coleo - I Eat Cannibals Vanity 6 - Nasty Girl Dead or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)
...ok..I could go on if I keep thinking hard enough, but I think you get the idea. When it comes to music, I have no shame. I'm as gay as gay can get. Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
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