OTF rightly takes a dim view of lists, but a list of worst records ever that is topped by a Jimmy Webb song and Minnie Riperton is not brave or clever, but so demented it merits death threats. So, feast your eyes on this orgy of madness.
The obvious targets are present, but I will cheerfully defend Charlene's opus. I think "I Am...I Said" is a pretty good song (but then, I am an apologist for Neil Diamond). "Midnight At The Oasis" is lovely; Muldaur's voice is quite sexy. And if I may, I would like to like "The Logical Song", with its great harmonies and vicious lyrics. I can see why some people would include Sheena Easton's "Morning Train"; I think it's a enjoyable pop song.
Most disturbing though is the inclusion of "Ode To Billie Jo". I can understand why any of the featured sings (other than "Loving You") might be annoying to some people, but I am at a total loss as to how this came to be included.
And I'm thoroughly bored with the received wisdom that "Horse With No Name" is a terrible song. It's not very good, but not it really isn't offensively bad. I should bite the next person who claims not to understand the lyrics (the usual cause for objection). It's about drugs, obviously. Not that difficult to see.
The obvious targets are present, but I will cheerfully defend Charlene's opus. I think "I Am...I Said" is a pretty good song (but then, I am an apologist for Neil Diamond). "Midnight At The Oasis" is lovely; Muldaur's voice is quite sexy. And if I may, I would like to like "The Logical Song", with its great harmonies and vicious lyrics. I can see why some people would include Sheena Easton's "Morning Train"; I think it's a enjoyable pop song.
Most disturbing though is the inclusion of "Ode To Billie Jo". I can understand why any of the featured sings (other than "Loving You") might be annoying to some people, but I am at a total loss as to how this came to be included.
And I'm thoroughly bored with the received wisdom that "Horse With No Name" is a terrible song. It's not very good, but not it really isn't offensively bad. I should bite the next person who claims not to understand the lyrics (the usual cause for objection). It's about drugs, obviously. Not that difficult to see.
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