On the ride home, one of her songs was playing on the radio and I turned it off IMMEDIATELY. LOL. She sounds like she inhaled helium. And how does caterwauling sh*t like this manages to get on the radio?

Blast that out loud at a nursing home and you’re sending everybody into cardiac arrest. :lol:

Whoever that is, I never heard of her. From what you said, she sounds awful. Is it "music" for the younger crowd? I'll be 50 in a few months and can't stand and don't know much about today's "music."

And how does caterwauling sh*t like this manages to get on the radio?



Are you certain that it wasn't a Geico commercial?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGKYkr0K-Kg

Are you certain that it wasn't a Geico commercial?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGKYkr0K-Kg
Oh I’m CERTAIN. I’d take that commercial over that piece of sh*t song anyday.

Whoever that is, I never heard of her. From what you said, she sounds awful. Is it "music" for the younger crowd? I'll be 50 in a few months and can't stand and don't know much about today's "music."
I’m sure she appeals to “younger audience” that can still stunt their growth. Believe me, she’s awful. You listen to an entirety of one of her songs, and you’re committing suicide. Had to turn that sh*t off, I don’t know if she was dying, choking, or what, but she sounded HORRENDOUS. You die a little inside knowing that crap like this actually PASSES as music today in the music industry.

I listened to a couple of her tunes over on Youtube.

I think it's safe to assume that it was not her musical talent that earned her an audition.

I listened to a couple of her tunes over on Youtube.

I think it's safe to assume that it was not her musical talent that earned her an audition.
That “Good 4 U” song drives me CRAZY. I can totally see her parents jamming to the song while the rest of the family members are trying to downplay it, for Olivia’s sake, when inside they’re trying to stomach in the torture.

The quickest ways possible to lose your hearing:

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This should to be moved to the music board.

This should to be moved to the music board.

If you listened to one of those clips you wouldn't say it was music.

I never heard of her either but I'm sure the point of this thread is that yesterday (or the day before) she was invited to the White House to tell all the 'young people' to get their vaccines. Unfortunately people seem to not listen to knowledgeable people when it comes to this. And before the usual suspects begin to crow about Trump, keep in mind it was Donald Trump that facilitated the incredibly fast research that developed the vaccines and guaranteed the purchase of them from the large pharmaceutical countries in advance, ensuring that the USA is now the best protected large country in the world. If you follow the data, the people that are refusing to get the vaccine are mostly non-whites in poor neighborhoods, even though the vaccines are free (thanks to Donald Trump).

I agree that Rodrigo is a no talent but the music business nowadays is filled with no talents, Billie Eilish is another no talent example.

In today's music scene, if you want to call it "music", writing good songs is not required and you don't even need to be a good singer. Nowadays it's all about style and attitude over substance and unfortunately this is what appeals to much of the younger generation.

For me personally, I much prefer listening to stuff like this: :) :cool:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXINiL4cRJM

If you listened to one of those clips you wouldn't say it was music.

I never heard of her either but I'm sure the point of this thread is that yesterday (or the day before) she was invited to the White House to tell all the 'young people' to get their vaccines. Unfortunately people seem to not listen to knowledgeable people when it comes to this. And before the usual suspects begin to crow about Trump, keep in mind it was Donald Trump that facilitated the incredibly fast research that developed the vaccines and guaranteed the purchase of them from the large pharmaceutical countries in advance, ensuring that the USA is now the best protected large country in the world. If you follow the data, the people that are refusing to get the vaccine are mostly non-whites in poor neighborhoods, even though the vaccines are free (thanks to Donald Trump).

This is obviously a post meant for the politics board and you know it. :rolleyes:

If you listened to one of those clips you wouldn't say it was music.

I never heard of her either but I'm sure the point of this thread is that yesterday (or the day before) she was invited to the White House to tell all the 'young people' to get their vaccines. Unfortunately people seem to not listen to knowledgeable people when it comes to this. And before the usual suspects begin to crow about Trump, keep in mind it was Donald Trump that facilitated the incredibly fast research that developed the vaccines and guaranteed the purchase of them from the large pharmaceutical countries in advance, ensuring that the USA is now the best protected large country in the world. If you follow the data, the people that are refusing to get the vaccine are mostly non-whites in poor neighborhoods, even though the vaccines are free (thanks to Donald Trump).
No, the point of this thread was I wanted to know WHO was this no talent and WHY did she get on the radio.

I never really understood the attraction that many had for cRap music, either (the "c" is silent).

Or punk, for that matter.

What I do remember while listening to heavy metal in the 1970s is my Mother screaming at me to "turn that garbage down!"

And I had to smile 20+ years later when overhearing music preferences of others, I discovered that I had the same tendencies of intolerance as she had.

I never really understood the attraction that many had for cRap music, either (the "c" is silent).

Or punk, for that matter.

What I do remember while listening to heavy metal in the 1970s is my Mother screaming at me to "turn that garbage down!"

And I had to smile 20+ years later when overhearing music preferences of others, I discovered that I had the same tendencies of intolerance as she had.
i’ll take rap anyday over this hot garbage :lol:

And the sad thing is, she actually thinks that disgusting sh*t is GOOD.

and WHY did she get on the radio.

I suspect there might be some relevance to the old adage" It's not so much who you know,....."

It is interesting that older generations usually don't relate to music of the younger generations.

Back in the 1950's, much of the older generation probably thought that Elvis Presley was garbage. In the 1960's, much of the older generation probably thought that The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were garbage. And it goes on and on. :lol:

I recall back in the late 60's early 70's there was a big push by some of the major rock bands, to blend in classical orchestra music with their rock. Some did a pretty good job of it, and some didn't.

Towards the late 70's, heavy metal power houses such as Kiss and Black Sabbath were experimenting with choral backings, which I loathed.....but it sold.

So, I suspect that "following the money" is often a driving force? One band finds success with an experiment, then everybody else wants to cash in.

Plus, I think there is some self inflicted damage by those who insist upon passing themselves off as "visionary"....being able to see "the next big thing" before it has materialized. Sometimes they end up looking like heroes, and sometimes they end up with ~Rodrigo~ all over their faces.

If you listened to one of those clips you wouldn't say it was music.

I never heard of her either but I'm sure the point of this thread is that yesterday (or the day before) she was invited to the White House to tell all the 'young people' to get their vaccines. Unfortunately people seem to not listen to knowledgeable people when it comes to this. And before the usual suspects begin to crow about Trump, keep in mind it was Donald Trump that facilitated the incredibly fast research that developed the vaccines and guaranteed the purchase of them from the large pharmaceutical countries in advance, ensuring that the USA is now the best protected large country in the world. If you follow the data, the people that are refusing to get the vaccine are mostly non-whites in poor neighborhoods, even though the vaccines are free (thanks to Donald Trump).

I heard about the M.O. on this gal on my radio and tuned out and then here she appears on Chit Chat, and I believe the original poster had their intentions on posting.

So so happy to have grown up in my generation of Real Music. And we had so so much and most greats are gone.

It is interesting that older generations usually don't relate to music of the younger generations.

Back in the 1950's, much of the older generation probably thought that Elvis Presley was garbage. In the 1960's, much of the older generation probably thought that The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were garbage. And it goes on and on. :lol:

I'm here, the older generation, and I enjoy a lot of Elvis and Beatles and Rolling Stones and and and.

BREAKING NEWS: Old people don’t enjoy music made by an 18-year-old girl, complain about its existence and declare the music of their generation “real music.” Film at 11.

BREAKING NEWS: Old people don’t enjoy music made by an 18-year-old girl, complain about its existence and declare the music of their generation “real music.” Film at 11.
I think her music is wannabe crap. Most music today is horrendous but this takes the cake. That’s my opinion, stand by what you wanna believe. Listen to all the Good 4 U and Driver’s License you want, but her music is NOT “good 4” my EARS.

I think her music is wannabe crap. Most music today is horrendous but this takes the cake. That’s my opinion, stand by what you wanna believe. Listen to all the Good 4 U and Driver’s License you want, but her music is NOT “good 4” my EARS.
She’s not exactly in my playlist, but I don’t think her music is “horrendous”; it’s just not my cup of tea. You and I aren’t her target demographic, and that’s okay. People obviously enjoy her music, and that’s what matters. Let people like things.

She’s not exactly in my playlist, but I don’t think her music is “horrendous”; it’s just not my cup of tea. You and I aren’t her target demographic, and that’s okay. People obviously enjoy her music, and that’s what matters. Let people like things.
I respect people’s opinions, always, that matters, but I’m gonna voice my opinion. If people don’t like that, then hey, they have the right to disagree with it. But I think she’s just another one of those singers who are big right now and then will be easily forgotten.

Kids loved The Beatles, parents hated them. Circle of life. Every generation gets to make their own superstars. We'll see if she has staying power.

Don't fear the Beatles- parents in 1964 (https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/dont-fear-the-beatles-parents-in-1964.88633/)

BREAKING NEWS: Old people don’t enjoy music made by an 18-year-old girl, complain about its existence and declare the music of their generation “real music.” Film at 11.

Yeah. Old people complaining about young people and their tastes is a bit of a cliché.

Yeah. Old people complaining about young people and their tastes is a bit of a cliché.
Yeah, true, and you could say the same for vice versa.

Yeah, true, and you could say the same for vice versa.

Nothing wrong with it. Probably goes back to caveman days with parents complaining about that "new fangled fire" all the kids are into.

Nothing wrong with it. Probably goes back to caveman days with parents complaining about that "new fangled fire" all the kids are into.
LOL.

My parents never complained about my years of going out to the dance clubs and dancing my legs off, we were the great dance generation. I don't know if the young people know what the disco and twist is? Never asked my grandkids and it does not matter.

I'm here, the older generation, and I enjoy a lot of Elvis and Beatles and Rolling Stones and and and.

It's understandable that today's older generation would like Elvis, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and other artists from yesteryear, but what do you think about the newcomers in the music scene today? Do you enjoy any of the current music or is it not to your liking?

I think sometimes the kiddies embrace new style, simply because they don't want to follow in the footsteps of their forebears ....It doesn't matter to them that it sounds like someone shaking a box of rocks with a cat inside, because it's "their thing".

It took me years to get beyond Frank Zappa's goofy lyrics and realize that he was an exceptionally talented musician. Plus he really pwned Tipper Gore....

It's understandable that today's older generation would like Elvis, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and other artists from yesteryear, but what do you think about the newcomers in the music scene today? Do you enjoy any of the current music or is it not to your liking?

To be perfectly honest, I don't know a song from the 2000's...my eras spoiled me: Reese, Sinatra, Bennett, Warwick, Franklin, Summer, Houston, Anka, Diamond, Fender, Beach Boys, and so so many more.

Autotune has made singers out of a lot of people who would sink without it. That's been going on as long as the software has been available. The songs sell because the beat is good, and some people just want to dance. If you don't like it, don't listen. I don't like it either, so I don't listen to it.

Autotune has made singers out of a lot of people who would sink without it. That's been going on as long as the software has been available. The songs sell because the beat is good, and some people just want to dance. If you don't like it, don't listen. I don't like it either, so I don't listen to it.
It’s not even safe to ride in a car without that dumb sh*t coming on. LOL. So tired of having to switch back and forth between channels. The best I can settle for nowadays is Maroon 5. :lol:

Olivia Rodrigo isn't bad, but she isn't great either. The perfect word to describe her style of music is generic. Nothing stands out, no WOW factor.

Olivia Rodrigo isn't bad, but she isn't great either. The perfect word to describe her style of music is generic. Nothing stands out, no WOW factor.
She can’t even COMPETE with Maroon 5 and even Maroon 5 isn’t all that great.

She can’t even COMPETE with Maroon 5 and even Maroon 5 isn’t all that great.

I agree, I personally do not think she is that bad, just boring; no stage presence, no charisma. She does have a decent voice, but her music is just blah!

:wave:

It’s not even safe to ride in a car without that dumb sh*t coming on. LOL. So tired of having to switch back and forth between channels. The best I can settle for nowadays is Maroon 5. :lol:

I channel surf all the time; I guess I just do it without thinking how often it happens.

I agree, I personally do not think she is that bad, just boring; no stage presence, no charisma. She does have a decent voice, but her music is just blah!

:wave:
If you wanna put it nice, she needs singing lessons. Her voice is too weak and too boring to be played on radios. It’s like she’s not putting effort into it or she’s one of those teenage girls that just randomly pops up that sucks ass and tries too hard to sing but yet the music industry still worships her. If she doesn’t take a step back from the music industry, eventually, she will, as we all know what happens to those “worshiped” one hit wonders.

If you wanna put it nice, she needs singing lessons. Her voice is too weak and too boring to be played on radios. It’s like she’s not putting effort into it or she’s one of those teenage girls that just randomly pops up that sucks ass and tries too hard to sing but yet the music industry still worships her. If she doesn’t take a step back from the music industry, eventually, she will, as we all know what happens to those “worshiped” one hit wonders.

She's a manufactured Disney product.

I agree, I personally do not think she is that bad, just boring; no stage presence, no charisma. She does have a decent voice, but her music is just blah!

:wave:
Maroon 5’s best songs

Animals
Sugar
Payphone
Memories

Olivia Rodrigo’s best songs

One little song called NONE

She's a manufactured Disney product.
I think that’s one contributing factor in why she’s so popular. I listen to those poor excuses for songs she claims to “sing” and I hear NOTHING in it.

For the record, Olivia has been singing since the age of eight, before Disney got to her.

This is the ending of a Jessie J cover she did at 10:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izSPgx0BJJo

Oh, I forgot these links:

https://www.sitcomsonline.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/393454/cat/3876/perpage/90


https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4800624/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7111120/?ref_=tt_cl_t_1

For the record, Olivia has been singing since the age of eight, before Disney got to her.

This is the ending of a Jessie J cover she did at 10:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izSPgx0BJJo

Oh, I forgot these links:

https://www.sitcomsonline.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/393454/cat/3876/perpage/90


https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4800624/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7111120/?ref_=tt_cl_t_1
Just because she’s been singing ever since a young age doesn’t mean she’s GOOD. She needs more practice. There’s a difference between singing and SINGING.

Her songs strike me as mainstream pop songs, i.e. with nothing insanely rebellious or transformative. Granted, I haven't listened to all of her songs, but they seem pleasant. I feel there are far worse artists out there.

I regularly listen to music from each of the last eight decades. There are gems and trash in every one.

Rodrigo reminds me of Melanie Safka (https://youtu.be/r44Ach4mXE4?t=178) in the sense that I can't imagine anyone thinking "Boy, I can't wait to run out and buy one of her records".

Rodrigo reminds me of Melanie Safka (https://youtu.be/r44Ach4mXE4?t=178) in the sense that I can't imagine anyone thinking "Boy, I can't wait to run out and buy one of her records".

She's definitely a required taste, and one I personally don't have.

When I was a boy, it was common for parents to arrange social gatherings (chaperoned, of course) designed to get little boys and girls interested in each other. Cake, punch, pastel balloons, streamers and ribbons.....and of course mandatory dancing to bubblegum tunes like "Yummy yummy yummy!" and swill such as that.

I wonder if Rodrigo is a modern day equivalent?

Melanie Safka is not the most gifted of singers but I like her AM radio hit from 1971 titled Brand New Key.

Melanie Safka is not the most gifted of singers but I like her AM radio hit from 1971 titled Brand New Key.

Melanie's atonal delivery, in a way, was part of the charm. Makes me wonder if Rodrigo is trying to appeal in the same manner?


First person I ever saw perform "Brand new Key" was Cher....so it was eventually a bit of a shock seeing Melanie do it.

Melanie's atonal delivery, in a way, was part of the charm. Makes me wonder if Rodrigo is trying to appeal in the same manner?

First person I ever saw perform "Brand new Key" was Cher....so it was eventually a bit of a shock seeing Melanie do it.

Could be, I suppose each generation of singers has it's "Melanie Safka" somewhere in the group.

I didn't know that Cher has a version of Brand New Key. It's Melanie Safka's song, she is the songwriter so Cher's version must be a cover version?

Could be, I suppose each generation of singers has it's "Melanie Safka" somewhere in the group.

Cher's version must be a cover version?

Saw Cher sing it on the Sonny & Cher tv show. I was just a teenager at the time, and thought it was Cher's song, only to be surprised years later to learn otherwise.

I have little doubt that upon hearing the song on the radio, I thought that was Cher singing too.

But since I was a fan of neither, it was of small consequence

Saw Cher sing it on the Sonny & Cher tv show. I was just a teenager at the time, and thought it was Cher's song, only to be surprised years later to learn otherwise.

I have little doubt that upon hearing the song on the radio, I thought that was Cher singing too.

But since I was a fan of neither, it was of small consequence

On the Sonny & Cher show, Cher would sing renditions of songs that were popular on the charts back in those days.

I remember one show where Tom Jones was a guest star, and he and Cher sang the song "Resurrection Shuffle" which was a chart hit at the time. The version by Ashton, Gardner & Dyke is the original but Tom Jones also had his version of the song.

My mom loved Tom Jones, I remember hating having to either watch it, or go find something else to do, because the TV was gonna be tuned to it, no matter what.

Tom Jones, Carol Burnett, the Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, Peyton Place, and Dean Martin were the shows that there was NO negotiation for... Dating Game and the Newlywed game too blech!!

Dean Martin wasn't bad, but the rest made me ill.

It is interesting that older generations usually don't relate to music of the younger generations.

Back in the 1950's, much of the older generation probably thought that Elvis Presley was garbage. In the 1960's, much of the older generation probably thought that The Beatles and The Rolling Stones were garbage. And it goes on and on. :lol:

Right, while we were liking the Beatles and Supremes in the 60s, and Stevie Wonder and Fleetwood Mac in the 70s, our parents' generation was still playing Muzak elevator music in public places, AND at so-called teen dances in sitcoms of the day.

I got a chance to hear a lot of the album and I liked it. Spurned, dumped, broken hearted, vindictive Olivia is great. By her next album she'll most likely be in some new happy relationship, and the record will probably suck.

My mom loved Tom Jones, I remember hating having to either watch it, or go find something else to do, because the TV was gonna be tuned to it, no matter what.

Tom Jones, Carol Burnett, the Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour, Peyton Place, and Dean Martin were the shows that there was NO negotiation for... Dating Game and the Newlywed game too blech!!

Dean Martin wasn't bad, but the rest made me ill.

You were a kid in the house? Who paid the bills? My mom enjoyed her afternoon soaps, I found my own enjoyment.

You were a kid in the house? Who paid the bills? My mom enjoyed her afternoon soaps, I found my own enjoyment.

Aren’t you the patron saint of whining about going off topic? What does that have to do with Olivia Rodrigo?

You were a kid in the house? Who paid the bills? .

Not only that, but she forced me to eat Grapenuts!!

I got a chance to hear a lot of the album and I liked it. Spurned, dumped, broken hearted, vindictive Olivia is great. By her next album she'll most likely be in some new happy relationship, and the record will probably suck.
well glad you enjoyed it so because I’m trying my best to avoid her sh*t :lol:

well glad you enjoyed it so because I’m trying my best to avoid her sh*t :lol:

Sticking with your Engelbert Humperdinck albums, are you?

Sticking with your Engelbert Humperdinck albums, are you?
no, but there are better artists than her like Dua Lipa, Khalid, The Weeknd, etc. :wave::wave::wave:

no, but there are better artists than her like Dua Lipa, Khalid, The Weeknd, etc. :wave::wave::wave:

I like Dua, Weeknd is okay, never heard of the other one.

I like Dua, Weeknd is okay, never heard of the other one.
He’s a singer who’s been on songs like Location, Young, Dumb & Broke, Love Lies, Eastside, and Talk.

Sticking with your Engelbert Humperdinck albums, are you?

I like Barry Manilow myself... being totally serious. I can't stand today's music.

I like Barry Manilow myself... being totally serious. I can't stand today's music.

I like Barry. Englebert Humperdinck I mostly like just saying the name.

There’s good music today, there’s bad music today. There was good music in the past, there was bad music in the past. There will be good music in the future, there will be bad music in the future.

And it’s all subjective :wave:

Englebert Humperdinck I mostly like just saying the name.


Yeah, it's a fun name! :cool::lol:

Yeah, it's a fun name! :cool::lol:

I do actually know one song of his (posted below), which is catchy enough.

And somewhere on All In The Family, Archie calls him Englebert What's His Dink :)

sCiZppNHdLY
https://youtu.be/sCiZppNHdLY

Today's so called music is loud noise and it's good to hear some of the oldies and goodies like Bob Dylan and Tom Jones both 80+ are still touring....both are headed to L.A. this year for concerts.