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Steve M. · 12-06-2003, 09:00 PM

Here are a few records I like but feel guilty admitting to liking:

"Wichita Lineman," Glen Campbell. My mother had the record and she played it over and over when I was little, so it brings back fond memories of my childhood.

"Superstar," the Carpenters. Ditto, plus it was co-written by Leon Russell, whom I've always liked.

"This Guy's In Love With You," Herb Alpert. He sings it so unpretentiously!

"Magdelena," Leo Sayer. A soft, somewhat spooky ballad from Sayer's big-selling Endless Flight LP from 1976. Best lyric - "She tells me that she wants me/ Then she tells me not to bother / She tells me that I couldn't hold a candle to her father."

"How Can You Mend A Broken Heart," the Bee Gees. Their number-one hit from the summer of 1971. One of Robin Gibb's best lead vocals.

"You and Me," Alice Cooper. A ballad covered by Sinatra is not exactly what Alice is all about, but I like it.

"Rocky Mountain High," John Denver. This song made Denver cool for two minutes in the seventies becasue people thought it was about drugs! Plus, it has an anti-suburban-sprawl message.

"We're All Alone," Rita Coolidge. This cover version from Leon Russell's ex-girlfriend actually rocks harder (thanks to a guitar solo at the end) than Boz Scaggs's original version!

"Hair Of the Dog," Nazareth. Any song revolving around a lyric like "Now yo' messin' with a sonabitch" has my approval!

Jrnygrl · 12-06-2003, 09:33 PM

Great question!! My biggest guilty musical pleasure is listening to anything by Steve Perry or Journey. Cheesy 80's band but hey Perry has a beautiful voice that melded well with Neal Schon's guitar, and some of the songs were good! I also like listening to music by Herb Alpert, Doris Day, big bands, and some classical.

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 12-06-2003, 09:36 PM

Check the avatar.

IownTheDivision69 · 12-06-2003, 10:39 PM

derm... i have one mariah carey cd... and unfortunately, i listen to it! you can point and laff now! o_O

Dean Winchester · 12-06-2003, 10:40 PM

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Originally posted by Steve M.
"Superstar," the Carpenters. Ditto, plus it was co-written by Leon Russell, whom I've always liked.

great record. I only "love" a handful of Carpenters songs, but this is one of them (along with Yesterday Once More and Sweet Sweet Smile)

Dean Winchester · 12-06-2003, 10:47 PM

Yoko Ono is a guilty pleasure for me. She's so misunderstood. If she wasn't connected to Lennon, people would understand her better.

I confess to loving a lot of bad 70's/80's soft rock, like Air Supply, Chicago (I know old Chicago isn't shameful, but I also like the David Foster/Peter Cetera ballad era), Paul Davis (65 Love Affair is a perfect pop song), Juice Newton, etc..

I like just about everything, tho rap doesn't float my boat much

Kay Scarpetta · 12-07-2003, 12:07 AM

...classical music

Kitt · 12-07-2003, 12:13 AM

You Light Up My Life -- Debbie Boone

DianeChambers87 · 12-07-2003, 12:15 AM

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Originally posted by TradingMooses
Check the avatar.

aww I saw the movie Spice World today, and I hadn't seen it since 1998 and it made me feel so nostalgic towards my spice girls cd, and I immediately got them out...I still remember the lyrics.

Janice · 12-07-2003, 12:28 AM

I shouldn't even post because I don't feel the least bit guilty about loving:

The Carpenters
Barry Manilow
The Monkees
Neil Diamond
The Bee Gees
John Denver
Yanni
Air Supply
REO Speedwagon
Frank Sinatra
Patsy Cline
Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass

Jrnygrl · 12-07-2003, 12:31 AM

Oh forgot, the Partridge Family!

C'mon get Happy!!!!!!

David · 12-07-2003, 11:01 AM

Backstreet Boys
Spice Girls
Nsync

Mr. Stefani · 12-07-2003, 10:38 PM

G-Unit

There, I admitted it. I feel dirty.

Dean Winchester · 12-12-2003, 11:36 PM

thought of the most guilty of all

Milli Vanilli!!

TOP THAT ONE!!!

Steve M. · 12-13-2003, 12:14 AM

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Originally posted by BuffySlayer79
thought of the most guilty of all

Milli Vanilli!!

TOP THAT ONE!!!

I can't. I bow to superior forces.

12-06-2003, 09:00 PM	#1
Steve M. Back on the road to reality Forum Superstar Join Date: Nov 07, 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 33,307	Guilty Pleasures Here are a few records I like but feel guilty admitting to liking: "Wichita Lineman," Glen Campbell. My mother had the record and she played it over and over when I was little, so it brings back fond memories of my childhood. "Superstar," the Carpenters. Ditto, plus it was co-written by Leon Russell, whom I've always liked. "This Guy's In Love With You," Herb Alpert. He sings it so unpretentiously! "Magdelena," Leo Sayer. A soft, somewhat spooky ballad from Sayer's big-selling Endless Flight LP from 1976. Best lyric - "She tells me that she wants me/ Then she tells me not to bother / She tells me that I couldn't hold a candle to her father." "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart," the Bee Gees. Their number-one hit from the summer of 1971. One of Robin Gibb's best lead vocals. "You and Me," Alice Cooper. A ballad covered by Sinatra is not exactly what Alice is all about, but I like it. "Rocky Mountain High," John Denver. This song made Denver cool for two minutes in the seventies becasue people thought it was about drugs! Plus, it has an anti-suburban-sprawl message. "We're All Alone," Rita Coolidge. This cover version from Leon Russell's ex-girlfriend actually rocks harder (thanks to a guitar solo at the end) than Boz Scaggs's original version! "Hair Of the Dog," Nazareth. Any song revolving around a lyric like "Now yo' messin' with a sonabitch" has my approval!
	__________________ I don't really get out a lot. When I do go out, I couldn't be happier. I love being in a nice milieu. I'm as happy as a clam. Just as long as I'm not in some club playing hip-hop. You hear that sort of thing in a lot of places. That's not my milieu. Rock and roll is good-time music. I love rock. So did my parents. Last edited by Steve M.; 12-13-2003 at 12:16 AM.

12-06-2003, 10:39 PM	#4
IownTheDivision69 LOL! Senior Member Join Date: Feb 22, 2002 Location: chocolate pop tarts are the shizz! Posts: 1,229	derm... i have one mariah carey cd... and unfortunately, i listen to it! you can point and laff now! o_O
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12-07-2003, 12:07 AM	#7
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	...classical music
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12-06-2003, 09:33 PM	#2
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Great question!! My biggest guilty musical pleasure is listening to anything by Steve Perry or Journey. Cheesy 80's band but hey Perry has a beautiful voice that melded well with Neal Schon's guitar, and some of the songs were good! I also like listening to music by Herb Alpert, Doris Day, big bands, and some classical.

12-06-2003, 09:36 PM	#3
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12-06-2003, 10:47 PM	#6
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	Yoko Ono is a guilty pleasure for me. She's so misunderstood. If she wasn't connected to Lennon, people would understand her better. I confess to loving a lot of bad 70's/80's soft rock, like Air Supply, Chicago (I know old Chicago isn't shameful, but I also like the David Foster/Peter Cetera ballad era), Paul Davis (65 Love Affair is a perfect pop song), Juice Newton, etc.. I like just about everything, tho rap doesn't float my boat much

12-07-2003, 12:13 AM	#8
Kitt James Dean Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 16, 2001 Location: California Dreamin' Posts: 6,115	You Light Up My Life -- Debbie Boone

12-07-2003, 12:28 AM	#10
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I shouldn't even post because I don't feel the least bit guilty about loving: The Carpenters Barry Manilow The Monkees Neil Diamond The Bee Gees John Denver Yanni Air Supply REO Speedwagon Frank Sinatra Patsy Cline Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass

12-07-2003, 12:31 AM	#11
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	Oh forgot, the Partridge Family! C'mon get Happy!!!!!!

12-07-2003, 10:38 PM	#13
Mr. Stefani Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jul 15, 2001 Posts: 20,757	G-Unit There, I admitted it. I feel dirty.

12-12-2003, 11:36 PM	#14
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	thought of the most guilty of all Milli Vanilli!! TOP THAT ONE!!!