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Newo
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Spain
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Posted - 04/26/2004 :  13:51:33  Show Profile  Click to see Newo's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
I was in Barcelona last summer and saw an exhibition called Trash Culture: The Potholes Of Taste, and sharing stalls besides Ed Wood, Daniel Johnston and William Shatner (his musical career) was Florence Foster Jenkins. Here's a few audio samples in case you haven't smiled yet today. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000003F97/o/qid%3D977297851/sr%3D8-1/ref%3Daps%5Fsr%5Fcm%5F1%5F3/104-5309192-3093553

-Owen

The Calistanian
* Dog in the Sand *

USA
1342 Posts

Posted - 04/26/2004 :  14:05:44  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I-yi-yi

I am a man with 3 fingers...but that doesn't count my index finger nor my thumb.
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MangyKid
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Posted - 04/26/2004 :  15:29:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
This just proves my theory that talent doesn't matter.
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *

Canada
2025 Posts

Posted - 04/26/2004 :  15:58:01  Show Profile  Click to see Coldheartofstone's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
I'm afraid.

There's a starman waiting in the sky, he'd like to come and meet us, but he thinks he'd blow our minds.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<

Iceland
8201 Posts

Posted - 04/26/2004 :  16:07:09  Show Profile  Visit Cheeseman1000's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Hilarious and terrifying all at the same time. Ace.


"I joined the Cult Of Joey and Iggy/Cos they can hypnotise chickens"
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~

Spain
2674 Posts

Posted - 04/26/2004 :  16:12:01  Show Profile  Click to see Newo's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
For her farewell concert she packed out Carnegie Hall and disappointed her fans by starting out with three correct notes but then returned to form by dispensing altogether with stave, pitch and key, going so far out of tune without actually coming back in again.

-Owen
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ramona
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USA
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Posted - 04/26/2004 :  18:06:53  Show Profile  Visit ramona's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I think this must be a mistake. Jessica Simpson is OBVIOUSLY the worst singer in history and she is EVERYWHERE. It's fucking frightening.
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realmeanmotorscutor
* Dog in the Sand *

USA
1764 Posts

Posted - 04/26/2004 :  18:40:17  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Whoa Whoa! Shatner is amazing! Have you ever heard his "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"? Genius.


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Mad Dawg
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USA
153 Posts

Posted - 04/26/2004 :  23:20:54  Show Profile  Visit Mad Dawg's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Bob Dylan. The only thing worse thn his singing is when he blows the harmonica. Noteworthy writer though (for a crazy guy).
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klikger
= Cult of Ray =

693 Posts

Posted - 04/27/2004 :  00:09:14  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Nonsense, Dylan has a wonderfully distinctive voice. His songs wouldn't be the same if sung by someone else.
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Newo
~ Abstract Brain ~

Spain
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Posted - 04/27/2004 :  01:52:31  Show Profile  Click to see Newo's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
Never heard Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds - must rectify that. The song I heard at the sound-booth was Mr. Tambourine Man and I thought How much can it sound like Cap'n Kirk doing Dylan? and well, quite a lot as it turned out: "In the. Jingle-jangle morning. I'll. Come follow you."

Neither have I heard Jessica Simpson but have seen pictures and I was put in mind of a teevee dinner, in a shrinkwrapped lifelessness kind of way.

-Owen
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Steak n Sabre
* Dog in the Sand *

Uzbekistan
1013 Posts

Posted - 04/27/2004 :  12:32:16  Show Profile  Visit Steak n Sabre's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Everyone should check out the 'Golden Throats' comp. on Rhino. Shatner, Nimoy, Lorne Greene, Sebastian Cabot and many more, a true classic.

I'd say Springsteen is worse than Dylan, but not by much...


The Cult of Frank: Stick with the best, screw all the rest...
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ramona
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USA
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Posted - 04/27/2004 :  12:35:39  Show Profile  Visit ramona's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I personally like Shatner's album recorded entirely in the "language" of Esperanto. Now, THAT is fabulous!

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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *

Canada
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Posted - 04/27/2004 :  12:38:28  Show Profile  Click to see Coldheartofstone's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
Anybody heard of Richard Cheese?
He takes Heavy metal songs and does them...lounge style. It's so deliciously funny.
His song had a small part in the new Dawn of the Dead.

I was the only one in the theatre killing myself with laughter.


That weren't no D.J. that was hazy cosmic jive.
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =

United Kingdom
871 Posts

Posted - 04/27/2004 :  12:42:21  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Liam Gallagher gets my vote.


"I've rejoined the Cult of Ming / Star of favourite childhood movie of 1980"
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =

United Kingdom
17125 Posts

Posted - 04/27/2004 :  13:58:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Which song was that Alicia, and in which part of the film? I have seen it but can't recall such a song.

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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *

Canada
2025 Posts

Posted - 04/27/2004 :  14:08:33  Show Profile  Click to see Coldheartofstone's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
You know that song The Sickness-Disturbed
I think they did it.... But Richard Cheese sings it in the movie...Oh goodness.

That weren't no D.J. that was hazy cosmic jive.
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *

United Kingdom
1340 Posts

Posted - 04/27/2004 :  18:54:31  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Richard Cheese is cool for a while, can't say I could sit listening to his songs. Lounge music with a twist. His version of hash pipe is cool.

I can smell sick. Ohhhhh



I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.

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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <

3648 Posts

Posted - 04/27/2004 :  21:25:50  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I'd have to go with Jessica Simpson, she's terrible, and is filthy rich because of it. However, that band in the original link is definitely terrible as well. I can't sing worth a shit either really, so I don't know why I'm talking, or the Pixies keep on covering my song... hehe


I mean tiffany and debbie gibson would destroy simpson as the Gunn would assault his guitar with a new freaky solo for stairway to heaven....

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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <

USA
3759 Posts

Posted - 04/27/2004 :  22:11:25  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Dylan's early days were good. As he got older I lost interest (more nasally)

Other than that
Yoko Ono

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He also say my lucky numbers are: 16 27 36 23 11
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =

Mexico
15297 Posts

Posted - 04/27/2004 :  22:21:43  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
i thought this was about the guy from Death Cab for Cutie
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Mad Dawg
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USA
153 Posts

Posted - 04/28/2004 :  00:50:22  Show Profile  Visit Mad Dawg's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by klikger

Nonsense, Dylan..... His songs wouldn't be the same if sung by someone else.



Thank God.
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mun chien andalusia
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Italy
2139 Posts

Posted - 04/28/2004 :  05:16:48  Show Profile  Visit mun chien andalusia's Homepage  Click to see mun chien andalusia's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
My vote for the worst singer goes to that chick from the Cranberries. Simply horrifying. And though i hate to have something in common with MadDawg, i must admit that he's right. Dylan sucks too. Not as much as the Rasmus singer(how the fuck can people stand that noise?) or the Guano Apes singer but he's in the top 10 just because he's ridiculously famous for his limited capacities.


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The King Of Karaoke
> Teenager of the Year <

USA
3759 Posts

Posted - 04/28/2004 :  06:05:13  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote -"My vote for the worst singer goes to that chick from the Cranberries. Simply horrifying. "

I'll second that!
That reminds me of a little story. It goes like this:
Once upon a time, I met(work with) this girl (39 year old woman now) that I became friendly with. One thing strange I've noticed about her though, was that over the years she'd change her style to whatever enviroment she was most subjected to at that time in her life. This generally changes to suit current man in her life (If they have nothing in common initially they will shortly).
When I first met her (1993) she was this earthy crunchy vegetarian chick, that listened to the Eagles or Chicago and washed with eight dollar seaweed soap. I met her through her roomate and would hang with them here and there.
After an evening of being subjected to way too much classic rock, I tried to introduce them to what I considered good music. Artists like, P.J.Harvey, Dinosaur Jr, Pixies, Bjork, Frank etc. I tried but to no avail. They, particularly she, was not into this "wierd" music at all, particularly PJ Harvey. "She's ugly" I remember her saying.
A few years later "alternative" music is all the rave. Suddenly she's showing up with short platinum blonde hair and funky/hip clothing. She would get excited when I'd tell her I was going to see Dinosaur Jr, or PJ Harvey.
The sad part is she appeared to be fashioning herself after that chick from the Cranberries. Someone at work said that to her and with a big smile she replies "you mean, Dolores O'Riandon?!!" (had to look that up).
After a while I couldn't take it any more so I told her she looked like the lead singer from Green Day. She ran to the mirror and screamed, "Oh my God! I do look like Billy (whatever)!" The next time I saw her (two month's) that look was gone.
She's gone through many trends since. The most annoying memory was the night I walked into my favorite joint in Boston and she's sitting there smoking a cigar. That was during that hot trend when it was "cool" for women to smoke cigars.
These days at 39, it's a Volvo and the young urban professional theme.

I just look on in bewilderment and pity.

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He also say my lucky numbers are: 16 27 36 23 11
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =

United Kingdom
17125 Posts

Posted - 04/28/2004 :  10:27:46  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I vote for the lead singer of Selpatura as the worst singer ever!!!

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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<

Iceland
8201 Posts

Posted - 04/28/2004 :  11:28:26  Show Profile  Visit Cheeseman1000's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I'm with you, Alicia, I was sat in the cinema just going, "Hey! Its Richard Cheese!"
Anyone unfamiliar, I'd also recommend Nookie/Break Stuff, Holiday In Cambodia or Creep, or his albums Lounge Against The Machine and Tuxicity.

On a similar note, anyone heard Pat Boone's cover of 'Enter Sandman'?


"I joined the Cult Of Joey and Iggy/Cos they can hypnotise chickens"
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =

United Kingdom
17125 Posts

Posted - 04/28/2004 :  11:39:18  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000



I'm with you, Alicia


"I joined the Cult Of Joey and Iggy/Cos they can hypnotise chickens"



WHAT!?!?!?

How long has this been going on!?!?!?

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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<

Iceland
8201 Posts

Posted - 04/28/2004 :  12:26:26  Show Profile  Visit Cheeseman1000's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Get over it Mike. Move on with your life.

Har har, dopey Manc. Its a turn of phrase!


"I joined the Cult Of Joey and Iggy/Cos they can hypnotise chickens"
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *

Canada
2025 Posts

Posted - 04/28/2004 :  12:38:49  Show Profile  Click to see Coldheartofstone's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
You guys are funny.

That weren't no D.J. that was hazy cosmic jive.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =

United Kingdom
17125 Posts

Posted - 04/28/2004 :  13:32:53  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000

Get over it Mike. Move on with your life.

Har har, dopey Manc. Its a turn of phrase!


"I joined the Cult Of Joey and Iggy/Cos they can hypnotise chickens"



No shit Sherlock!!!

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Mad Dawg
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USA
153 Posts

Posted - 04/28/2004 :  21:38:09  Show Profile  Visit Mad Dawg's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by mun chien andalusia

My vote for the worst singer goes to that chick from the Cranberries. Simply horrifying. And though i hate to have something in common with MadDawg, i must admit that he's right. Dylan sucks too. Not as much as the Rasmus singer(how the fuck can people stand that noise?) or the Guano Apes singer but he's in the top 10 just because he's ridiculously famous for his limited capacities.



Mun Chien I use to hang out at his house on Point Dume in Malibu every now and then. As well as being a Godawful singer he seems a little crazy..
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IceCream
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USA
1850 Posts

Posted - 10/29/2006 :  09:09:15  Show Profile  Visit IceCream's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by bedrock_barney

Liam Gallagher gets my vote.


"I've rejoined the Cult of Ming / Star of favourite childhood movie of 1980"

Back in 1994, he used to be able to hit some high notes and make big leaps. But his voice is shot now. He's probably the worst singer who makes a huge amount of money. Yes, worse than Dylan.
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mcil
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United Kingdom
148 Posts

Posted - 10/29/2006 :  10:15:01  Show Profile  Click to see mcil's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
Unless I missed it, I can't believe no one has mentioned Billy Corgan

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pixiestu
> Teenager of the Year <

United Kingdom
2564 Posts

Posted - 10/29/2006 :  11:38:44  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by IceCream

quote:
Originally posted by bedrock_barney

Liam Gallagher gets my vote.

Back in 1994, he used to be able to hit some high notes and make big leaps. But his voice is shot now. He's probably the worst singer who makes a huge amount of money. Yes, worse than Dylan.


I still think he's pretty good. Not the best singer around by any means but I still think he has a fairly good rock voice.
He was at his best early on though. He sounds great on Definitely Maybe.

"The arc of triumph"
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HeywoodJablome
* Dog in the Sand *

USA
1485 Posts

Posted - 10/29/2006 :  12:19:41  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by mcil

Unless I missed it, I can't believe no one has mentioned Billy Corgan

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I'll second that.

I heard a snippet of an album that Sylvester Stallone recorded once. It was beyond awful but he at least had the good sense to not release it because he came to the conclusion that he didn't like the sound of his own voice. Good call Punchy.


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klikger
= Cult of Ray =

693 Posts

Posted - 10/29/2006 :  21:28:00  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Billy Corgan is great, so be nice. I can't stand that guy from The Killers. Or the band. Ughhh.
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