Favorite Guilty Pleasure Song?

louielouie2000 · #1 12-07-2009, 05:25 AM

Ok, so do any of you have a Stevie song you like that is really super bad? Or maybe one that's just wildly unpopular?

Ok, I'll admit it... I like Alice

. From it's corny calliope esque sound, to Kenny G's awesomely bad saxophone solos, and Stevie's ultra foggy tranquilized lyrics... I freaking love it all!

I've always had a problem really pinpointing what exactly about this song I like. It's more than the sum of it's terrible Adult Contemporary parts. Despite all of it, I guess "it's just a feeling"... it's a thoroughly-Stevie escapist song, and that's probably why I like it. It takes you to the other side of the mirror to the fairytale Stevie realm. And I think any of her songs that transport you there are ok by me.

BellaDonna93 · #2 12-07-2009, 05:53 AM

I like almost ever single Stevie song so I guess I like some somegs that are less popular.....haha

Meowi · #3 12-07-2009, 06:28 AM

It's reall up to you on how you grade Mama's songs. Some people think Street Angel is good others don't. In the end we all have our own tastes - and hey Stevie's not the only artist who has changed style and sound.

But, if i did have to choose - I would go The Nightmare

(I know, I know - but think of that tune)

Matt (oops Meowi

)

APerfectLie · #4 12-07-2009, 06:38 AM

I guess the two that I really like that I've noticed a lot of people can't stand are Welcome To The Room Sara... and Silver Girl.

AgeOldDesire · #5 12-07-2009, 07:20 AM

I like Silver Girl up until Stevie sings "She was a Golden Girl...."

I then get visions of Sophia, Dorothy, Blanche and Rose sitting at the table eating cheesecake.

Black_Moon · #6 12-07-2009, 09:15 AM

Welcome to the Room...Sara - I think it's horrendously underrated, myself. I've always loved the spoken, 'this is a dream, right?' bit.

HejiraNYC · #7 12-07-2009, 09:24 AM

I actually like her version of "Just Like a Woman" (ducks). I think it's cute when she does those Dylan-esque affectations with her voice, and I like the fact that she really connects with the lyrics; she's not just simply going through it note-for-note. This is one song for which I will sing along. Every time.

vivfox · #8 12-07-2009, 10:15 AM

The Nightmare. Most of you seem to hate this song, but not me, I LOVE it. Right off the bat from the opening music that seems to cascade down a ladder at you to her singing about the ivory morning which always reminds me of Tusk. And she paled in the wake of what some call a dream, but you cannot know a dream till you've known the nightmare. True, true, oh how true.
More Tusk album references: so about the moon and her sister's, how dare he take them prisoner. and then the cascading music that falls right after these words.

From a night persons perspective: blinded by the light of the day, ooh she has known the nightbird.......

louielouie2000 · #9 12-07-2009, 12:52 PM

I actually really like The Nightmare too. I especially like the verse:

Somewhere in her ancient ways, she walks through the night...

I guess because I can kinda relate to it. To me it's about being different, and not always liking the modern way of life... but still going nonetheless!

Sleepless-Child · #10 12-07-2009, 12:58 PM

Is Running Through The Garden a guilty pleasure song ? (I know some people say that it's a horrible song.)

If it is, it would be mine ! NEVER DID I MEAN TO (never did I mean to) IMPRISON YOU (imprison youuu) ... I absolutely LOVE this song, and I'm going crazy when I hear it

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BellaDonna93 · #11 12-07-2009, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleepless-Child

Is Running Through The Garden a guilty pleasure song ? (I know some people say that it's a horrible song.)

If it is, it would be mine ! NEVER DID I MEAN TO (never did I mean to) IMPRISON YOU (imprison youuu) ... I absolutely LOVE this song, and I'm going crazy when I hear it

.

Agree

Love that song!!!!! Stevie's voice sounds soo awesome and powerful!!!

Also love The Nightmare, her cover of Just Like a Woman and Silver Girl

Sahara · #12 12-07-2009, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AgeOldDesire

I like Silver Girl up until Stevie sings "She was a Golden Girl...."

I then get visions of Sophia, Dorothy, Blanche and Rose sitting at the table eating cheesecake.

Oh my God.
That song will never be the same again for me.

-Lillith- · #13 12-07-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleepless-Child

Is Running Through The Garden a guilty pleasure song ? (I know some people say that it's a horrible song.)

If it is, it would be mine ! NEVER DID I MEAN TO (never did I mean to) IMPRISON YOU (imprison youuu) ... I absolutely LOVE this song, and I'm going crazy when I hear it

.

Me, too. And i really can not think of any of her Songs i really dislike... Just have favorites

louielouie2000 · #14 12-07-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I actually like her version of "Just Like a Woman" (ducks). I think it's cute when she does those Dylan-esque affectations with her voice, and I like the fact that she really connects with the lyrics; she's not just simply going through it note-for-note. This is one song for which I will sing along. Every time.

Eeeew... and here I've always respected your taste and opinion!

Guess all that's out the door!

equeen102289 · #15 12-07-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AgeOldDesire

I like Silver Girl up until Stevie sings "She was a Golden Girl...."

I then get visions of Sophia, Dorothy, Blanche and Rose sitting at the table eating cheesecake.

Oh God. Now I'll never be able to listen to this song again without that image coming to mind.

It's just like with Beautiful Child. Someone commented on the, "You say it will be harder in the morning" line. I haven't been able to listen to it seriously since.