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I said, I think, we both kinda liked it. December 13, 2006

Filed under: Music,Things That Bug — brandi @ 5:46 pm

I have a serious bone to pick with VH1.

Last night I was flipping channels when I came across their 50 Most Awesomely Bad Songs countdown. As a fan of bad music, countdowns and the word “awesomely”, I was in.

It was a mostly good list, full of music I LOVED in junior high. From A Distance, Two Princes, Informer… they were all there. It was a mix of songs that I think are intentionally awesomely bad and songs that are trying to be cool but just can’t get there. Getting to see the videos was extra fun because I didn’t have MTV growing up. Overall I was pretty happy with the songs that made the cut.

Except one, where they went horribly, horribly wrong.

This song is not awesomely bad. In fact, I would say it’s awesomely awesome. I love it when it came out, and I love it now. I fail to see any problems with it.

Not only did VH1 erroneously include this song on the countdown, they listed it at number six. NUMBER SIX. The top ten of such a list should be reserved exclusively for the likes of Vanilla Ice and Right Said Fred and Mister Mister.

The song? Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Deep Blue Something.

Now, I’m not saying it’s the greatest song of all time. But is it the sixth most awesomely bad song of all time? I think not. Is it more awesomely bad than Rico Suave? Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm? The Final Countdown (“Pennies from heaven!”)? Heck. No.

Me and VH1, we’re gonna have ourselves a little talk. A come-to-Jesus, if you will. They will not make such a mistake again.

 

3 Responses to “I said, I think, we both kinda liked it.”

  1. scott Says: December 13th, 2006 at 7:32 pm

    maybe because DBS was a one hit wonder band? i am in agreement with you about that song, it still is good. so yes, have that come to Jesus with VH1, and tell them to please play more videos. :)

  2. kari Says: December 13th, 2006 at 9:08 pm

    hee hee, come to Jesus. Well played.

    Okay, I think that song is awesomely awesome as well. I am making Mike play it for me right now, in your honor. I have awesome memories of being in downtown Charlotte with a friend of mine, and Deep Blue Something was playing at a bar, and we couldn’t get into the bar since we were underage, but we went into the building next to the bar and got in the elevator and sang along with the song. Good times.

    Mike contends it’s in his top five one hit wonders. Take THAT, VH1!

  3. jennie Says: December 14th, 2006 at 11:31 am

    I think it’s a great song as well…the harmonies alone would keep it from being awesomely bad!!

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