Not responsible

As the header says, I refuse to take the responsibility for the sounds in your head. Should you continue you agree not to hold me accountable for any after-effects.

So here goes!

Have you ever noticed how certain sounds just entrench themselves into your mind and refuse to let you go? I mean, for example, this whiny thing from Elton John. (And we’re off!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKjEP2AbUVU

Yes, it won’t be a great sacrifice if that song and I lived in separate worlds. The words are too long for the verse sometimes and Mr John really does sound whiny amongst the synthesizers and the drum machine. This was a regular at parties back in the day when the world was a younger place and my heart could take the McDowell’s No. 1 whiskey and two amplifiers feeding two sets of speakers in tandem.

So, now that we have managed to insidiously tuck Elton into the brain, I’d like to introduce Ms Benatar. Not “Hit me with your best shot”, no, that’s not half bad. A bit heavy on the power chords but doesn’t hold up against “Love is a Battlefield“. Once again, there’s the 80’s obsession with synths and drum machines and repetitive whining.

As whiny as that is, it does not compare to James Blunt’s “You’re Beautiful“. Every time those words come along a fairy sneezes somewhere amongst the carefully groomed gardens of Madeline Bassett.

Dishonorable Mentions

There are some dishonourable mentions, such as
John Denver – Country Roads: whiny AND schmaltzy

The Association – Cherish with it’s low drone.

The BeeGeesHow deep is your love. Actually anything by those falsetto freaks

The B52s – Rock Lobster: That pop-pop-pop-pop-po-po-pop riff is like a happy stapler without his medication

Paul and Stevie – Ebony and Ivory: Likely to cause instant diabetes.

The Eagles – Lyin’ Eyes: Ok – we got it! She’s a whore who is beginning to regret it because he’s a lonely old man who can’t get it up and the ex-boyfriend is having second thoughts now. Can you cut out a few of the verses ? And re-write the chorus while you’re at it?

Lionel Richie – Hello: Too many people have already made fun of it, so I won’t bother.

Phil Collins – In the Air Tonight: Takes 37 seconds just to get to the keening singing. And no – that fluke of a drum solo does not save it!!

Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight, and Stevie Wonder – I Just called to say I love you: Yawn inducing rather than annoying. Just wake me up after they both go….

But now we’re getting to the real stuff, the songs that make your skin stretch, your eyes pop and your hands twitch. The real deal – songs so annoying that they will will haunt you all day like a Facebook friend that doesn’t understand that s/he is being ignored. The top 3 in descending order. Which means #3 then #2 and finally #1.

Top 3 Most Annoying Songs!

Envelope, please!

#3 – The Police “Roooooxanne“. The sound of Sting committing a public nuisance. Change channels – quick!

#2 – Madonna “Holiday“. Or whatever the hell she’s singing. Until I looked it up I had no idea she was singing the word ‘holiday’. From the synths and drum machines to that insanely annoying “Holiday, Celebrate” this little gem is trotted out at most parties at critical moments. Time for another stiff drink, barkeep!

And the #1 annoying song is…..

from Bollywood. This is a major hit, people. The movie goes well over 3 hours and is a cops and robbers script that naturally needs 9 songs of varying quality to tell the story. This song is it’s crowning achievement. I have not seen the movie nor do I intend to. In case you’re wondering. The song is nearly 8 and half minutes of suggestive lyrics and a constant tuk-tuk-tuk-tuk-tuk-tuk-tuk-tuk that will shrivel your soul.

* a translation of sorts is attempted here:
Choli – is the mirrored, backless, colored, sexy top she’s wearing. Peeche – behind, or in this case “under”. So “What’s behind/under that sexy top?”

The answer is “a heart”.

Hah! What did you think it would be?

Here it is.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teCIQnIZXYw

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This Post Has 17 Comments

  1. pixie

    LOL!!
    that song by Elton John I really don’t like!
    But the tuk-tuk-tuk is quite entertaining no? 😛
    The songs nowadays that our entertainment industry is churning out is 100 times worse! Like that sunny-sunny song by Mr. Honey Singh.

    1. peevedpunjabi

      No! That tuk-tuk thing is not entertaining. Never will be. Not only is it gnawing / ‘nnoying it is endless…
      And I do not plan to listen to any Honey Singh singing a sunny-sunny song. Sounds awful enough.

  2. mindfulmagpie

    Slo Word, you are obviously very young. if you want to really go crazy, look up “You’re havin’ my baby” and “You’re so Beautiful To Me.” The latter doesn’t even have any lyrics! Agh! The agony of ear worms!

    1. peevedpunjabi

      Oh yes ! I remember Paul Anka’s embarrassing song being played at the record store I worked at when I was 15 back in 1975. So I’m not that young…
      Definitely a dishonourable mention. Te other one is the version by Joe Cocker, right? Should make it to the list then.

      1. mindfulmagpie

        Wait. I just remembered that while in college I was a cashier at a lower end department store. Beside the cash registers was the “junior” department which the management was trying to make “cool” by playing ONE EIGHT TRACK TAPE OVER AND OVER!!!!! What was this 8 track tape? Paul McCartney and Wings! To this day I cannot stomach “Somebody’s Knockin” At The Door. Give it a listen; you’ll throw up!

  3. sneh

    Peeved Punjabi, you crazy. You have just listed some of the best musicians of that era and lambasted at them. I have no grudge to hold if james blunt is whiny… because he is. But Elton John, sir elton john that too. Elton john with Rocket Man and the lion king soundtrack. Phill collin with another day in paradise and cant turn back make these stars into legends that make them undissable. it is equivalent to committing sacrilege. Would anyone argue about sachin’s record just because he has had some off seasons. nope. And rock lobster is now still viral, if going by how many sitcoms have featured it. Next thing we know, you are gonna be writing about michael jackson or george harrison.

    1. peevedpunjabi

      I wasn’t dissing the performers you noticed? I was dissing the songs. Michael Jackson was a whack job of epic proportions but he was never whiny and annoying, though Billie Jean comes close. Phil Collins is whiny, pretty much all the time – you can tell I’m not a Genesis fan.
      Even George Harrison – my first hero and an enduring one at that, btw – has a few songs where he gets tangled up. Have your heard “Here comes the moon” ? yup, moon not sun.
      Remember, just because I am dissing the song does not mean I am dissing the performer. Sachin has played some rotten shots in his career too. You want to wake yourself up? Then read this:
      http://sloword.wordpress.com/2013/10/16/run-machine-or-cricketer/

    1. TheLastWord

      So the 1 star rating can be ignored, then. 🙂

      1. spunkybong

        1-star? Tell me the guy’s name and I’ll pass it on to my contact in the Gambino crime famuhlee. 😀

  4. Mehta Pankti

    LOL…now I want your opinion on Honey Singh 😛

  5. molleyblog

    Agree with most of your choices specially the choli song…..but then bollywood is making worse numbers….but couldn’t accept the Denver number. It’s a personal favorite.

    1. peevedpunjabi

      I do own copies of Denver… it’s just that he does get a little high pitched, and that song is hackneyed!