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Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

JohnPowers — Sat, 04 May 2019 20:06:42 -0000

Screw you and your anti-Reagan mentality. You ought to thank him for pulling your butt out of the Carter fire.

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

Pokey J.Carras — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:14:31 -0000

I'm Surprised that no one mentioned a song I love that is the ultimate seventies worst #1, "Seasons in the Sun" by Terry Jacks:, or another I love, "You Light up my Life", by Debby Boone.Or anything by the Carpenters [Casey Kasem might ponder what if the Carpenters joined his beloved Scooby Doo gang..Karen reminds me kinda of a brunette Daphne Blake and Richard of Freddy Jones, but they were far better than that..) Also surprise dno Three Dog Night or Osmond records mentioned..thank god Jon left those alone.....I love the Diana Ross song, particularly in the 6 minute long version and think the Paul Reveve and the Raiders song is just misunderstood.

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Soul Man — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 03:16:55 -0000

So, you think 1974 was the greatest year in music history. No wonder you don't get Percy Sledge!

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

Ronnie — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:52:27 -0000

So who exactly composed "I did What I did for Maria?"

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markus — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:10:02 -0000

Oh, man...I really, REALLY can't stand "Crocodile Rock"...

..and for some reason, SO many people love the damn thing.

I'll forgive any questionable choices on this list, on the basis that you listed that assault on my ears.

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

fantail31 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:26:36 -0000

Lets not forget the spate of 'revenge for the sake of a woman' songs Very dramatic and oh so laughable: 'I did What I Did For Maria ' and
Tell Laura I Love Her'. AND all those songs about dying: 'Sunshine'. 'Rocky', and that one about the missing dog: 'Shannon'. The worst one of ALL TIME though is an English ditty entitled: 'Grandad'. sung by actor Arthur Loewe. The early 70's (Bubblegum era) is often left out of the equation but in defence of the 70's, I believe it to be far superior overall to the faggy 80's!

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

obey_gravity — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:38:55 -0000

Two things......

You neglected to mention that Wild Cherry won the "Best New Artist" Grammy for 'Play that Funky Music etc.' (Can you imagine the other nominees envy)?
Likewise, Starland Vocal Band the following year beat out some rather 'obscure' nominees to win that years "Best New Artist" Grammy.

The "Jerks On 45" single by The Circle Jerks has a great take on "Afternoon Delight" followed by a touching rendition of "D-I-V-O-R-C-E"

obey_gravity

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

Paul — Wed, 07 May 2008 16:59:30 -0000

Only #6? It was played to Death. Truly painful. But "Seasons in the Sun" was Worst.

I have the single for "Hooked on a Feeling." Sure, it's bad, but the kitsch factor made it for me back then.

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

Sara — Sun, 04 May 2008 14:28:46 -0000

Ain't No Mountain High Enough got better treatment in 2003 when Michael
(Dr.) McDonald covered it on his all Motown album entitled you guessed it
MOTOWN!

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

George — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:11:32 -0000

whaayy ring my bell

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S. Victor Aaron — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:27:07 -0000

Actually, I was fully expecting “Billy Don’t Be a Hero” and “The Night Chicago Died” to be included; those are two of the first three songs I think of when 70s dreck comes to mind.

The third is “Seasons In The Sun" by Terry Jacks. That hit #1 in, yes, 1974.

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

Ray — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 06:14:03 -0000

I'll always be grateful for one thing that Babe gave us... that being one of the most memorable ROFLMMFAO moments in VH-1 Behind The Music history. During the Styx episode, they went all out in telling about Tommy Shaw's literal disgust over the song and went so far as to show Tommy during a Damn Yankees concert playing the intro to Babe on his guitar. Ted Nugent gives a sly look and goes up to Tommy, telling him "I think your guitar's a little out of tune there." Nuge then proceeds to take the guitar from Tommy and slams it to the ground over and over to riotous applause from the crowd.

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JohnHughes — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:12:41 -0000

While Jan Hooks' Diana was good, I should mention that she sorta lifted the whole thing from Terry Sweeney, who did Mizz Ross perfectly in his single year on SNL.

"Reeeeach out and touchhhh - somebody's hand...don't touch the dress..."

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

Old_Davy — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:00:56 -0000

I tried, but I just couldn't do it. I watched 2:49 of the Bowie/Cher video and just had to stop it. All I could think was "so THIS is where they got the inspiration for 'Moulin Rouge!'!!"

Well, that and "Wouldn't David look exquisite in Cher's wig?"

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

Evan4 — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:30:38 -0000

I can't believe you're giving a pass to "You Light Up My Life." The biggest #1 hit of the '70s and the start and finish (thankfully) of Debby Boone's career. One horrible, horrible, painfully horrible song. But maybe too obvious? What do I know, I kinda like "Crocodile Rock."

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

Todd — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:22:58 -0000

Gawd! DB must have lost a bet or something.
I did a real, live, spit-take all over my moniter when it went from Young Americans to Song Sung Blue...(I thought it was just a Bowie/Cher duet whith a TV orch- type thing.) Then I laughed... Then I cried. It just kept getting worse.
Weren't these Bowie's "I'm on drugs and evil spirits are haunting me" years?

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

DwDunphy — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:18:28 -0000

Styx vs. Rush? Q, you're joking! ("I never joke about my work, 007.")

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

JonCummings — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:10:17 -0000

The man released a single of "Mary Had a Little Lamb," for crying out loud--and as far as I'm concerned, "My Love" is worse than THAT.

I agree with you that Ram is not half-bad--actually, I think it is exactly half-bad, as only 6 of the 12 tracks are any good. And if you place Ram ahead of Band on the Run, much less Plastic Ono Band, Imagine or All Things Must Pass...well, that's your prerogative, I guess...

While two years doesn't seem like a "long slide" in an era when most acts wait three years between albums, for Paul those two years involved two albums and three non-album singles. And for my money, the ONLY two pieces of work that hold up from that entire period are the two sides of the "Hi Hi Hi"/"C Moon" single, and the latter just barely.

That '71-'73 period wasn't particularly kind to any of the Beatles, but Paul's flailings were (arguably) the most distressing. He did eventually redeem himself, brilliantly, with "Live and Let Die," "Helen Wheels" and then the "BotR" album.

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side3 — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:33:58 -0000

Hmmm...I bought "My Love" b/w "The Mess" when it first came out. I really liked it. I have to disagree about Pauls 'long slide'. Okay..."Wild Life" and "Red Rose Speedway" were not his best work....but the album before that ,"RAM" , is (in my opinion) the finest Beatle solo album....and the album after "Red" was "Band on the Run"....so, maybe Paul had a mediocre late 1971 to early 1973....

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

davewillie — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:12:08 -0000

"Play That Funky Music" was one of the reasons I liked Craig Kilbourn's late night show on CBS.

I agree with you on "Hooked On A Feeling." When I hear that song, it makes me want to OOGA-UPCHUCK!

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

James — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:10:22 -0000

I have heard stories that Anita Ward was a sheltered church choir member who was recruited to record RING MY BELL almost by chance. Reportedly, she was so naive and guileless that she had no clue about how suggestive the lyrics were. So she was more than a bit shocked when people began lumping her in with Donna Summer and other disco acts. At any rate, I agree that it's one of those tunes that never deserved to be a hit in the first place and certainly doesn't need to be revived.

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

Chris Holmes — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:40:19 -0000

I can't necessarily argue against the inclusion of "Babe", but the shock value is less than "Afternoon Delight" simply because "Babe" represents the culmination of years of effort on the part of Dennis DeYoung to get Styx to record a song so maudlin it would make Barry Manilow puke. It should've come as no surprise to anyone who followed the band, and I'm sure it made it onto the record despite the best efforts of James Young and Tommy Shaw.

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

Chris Holmes — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:35:41 -0000

You broke my heart, Fredo.

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

David_E — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:50:16 -0000

Tommy Stinson does a whiplash version of "Crocodile Rock" that's pretty palatable. It's all sneers, and over quickly. Perfect indeed.

Don't shine so much light on "Babe." You'll make Dennis sick.

Re: Jesus of Cool: The Worst Number One Songs of the ’70s

JonCummings — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:21:59 -0000

"Feelings" is a strong candidate for my next colossal series, "Worst #6 Songs of the Rock Era." That's as high as it got on the chart, unfortunately.