20 Most Cheesy Songs of All Time
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You're right, Pete - Russ Noble bears an uncanny resemblance to Tiny Tim!
Yes, I remember Tiny Tim's peculiar rendition of Nowhere Man on the Beatles 1968 Christmas record. I must admit it is some years since I heard it and realise, after listening to it this morning, I haven't missed much! Nevertheless, it proves how strange and fascinating the world of pop can be!
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As a gimmick, Tiptoe Through the Tulips was released as a 78 rpm single! I bought it, but as with much of my history, is with me no longer.
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Just been reading through Eddie's list of Chegger's Choice of songs. Some are naff, yes. But NOT the one titled - There's no one quite like Grandma - by the Winnifred School Choir. That's a lovely song, and a fine tribute to all WE GRANDMA'S .
It's great being a GRANDMA, picking up the kids from school, watching their little faces light up when they see you waiting by the door, rushing out with outstretched arms, and nearly knocking you (me) over with their hugs. Here's to Grandma's everywhere!!
I also love the song by Benny Hill too. Ernie, (The fastest milkman in the west)
It's great being a GRANDMA, picking up the kids from school, watching their little faces light up when they see you waiting by the door, rushing out with outstretched arms, and nearly knocking you (me) over with their hugs. Here's to Grandma's everywhere!!
I also love the song by Benny Hill too. Ernie, (The fastest milkman in the west)
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That's one of the worst! I remember my mum saying when I was young that my sister and I mustn't buy that record for either of our grandmothers or they'd be sick, so I'd better not get my children to track down a copy to send to her either (except perhaps as a joke! )Julie2owlsdene wrote:Just been reading through Eddie's list of Chegger's Choice of songs. Some are naff, yes. But NOT the one titled - There's no one quite like Grandma - by the Winnifred School Choir. That's a lovely song, and a fine tribute to all WE GRANDMA'S .
Yes, nothing wrong with Ernie - it's a good song! Personally I also like Lily the Pink and The Lion Sleeps Tonight.Julie2owlsdene wrote:I also love the song by Benny Hill too. Ernie, (The fastest milkman in the west)
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This is REALLY cheesy,but it still makes me cry,especially if I think of my dear little brother Mike,............sniff,..............sob,,,,,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmL3m2zcoOI" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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I'd like to add my penny worth in! (Especially after someone accused me of liking 'cheese' because I liked McFly..!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9ky6wiJQH8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Dollar 'Oh L'amour' - I haven't forgotten them! They were just so NAFF!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9ky6wiJQH8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Dollar 'Oh L'amour' - I haven't forgotten them! They were just so NAFF!
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Must admit I'd forgotten all about Dollar until you mentioned them, Leslie. And I hope I'll soon forget all about them once again!
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How about Captain Becky from around 1980? My schoolmates and myself soon made up our own lyrics to this song, but sadly I cannot repeat them here!
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I rather liked Captain Beaky and was blissfully unaware of any alternative lyrics!
Suddenly remembered a 1979 song I wasn't fond of at all - I'm Only a Poor Little Sparrow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PZFaRYmzn8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Suddenly remembered a 1979 song I wasn't fond of at all - I'm Only a Poor Little Sparrow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PZFaRYmzn8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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This was years before I was even born, but these are two of my favourite songs of all time!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPr_VEWN6YM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOzb_yG3 ... ApPUj3khnU
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I like Puppet on a String and Yesterday Man, and I wouldn't really describe them as cheesy. They're good songs but not sufficiently corny/over-the-top to be classed as "cheesy" (in my opinion). Of course, cheesy songs can be good too!
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What about Take My Breath Away, by Berlin? That's pretty cheesy - or sappy, anyway. I will admit I quite enjoy it though.
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I've always hated the word 'cheesy' when it comes to music, because most of the records people describe as 'cheesy' are songs I really like - most of ABBA, for example, is supposed to be 'cheesy'. I actually quite like most of the songs on Eddie's list (though I can appreciate some are 'cheesier' than others ).
To me, most 'cheesy' songs were once very, very popular with the masses...maybe too popular, and so were overplayed, until people grew tired of them.
Surely 'cheese' is a generational thing: one mans 'cheese' is another man's classic?
To me, most 'cheesy' songs were once very, very popular with the masses...maybe too popular, and so were overplayed, until people grew tired of them.
Surely 'cheese' is a generational thing: one mans 'cheese' is another man's classic?
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Sing on, sing on, and when the sun is gone
I'll warm me with your echoes
through the night.'
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I think you've hit the nail on the head there Rob. There are whole club nights dedicated to "cheesey music". Songs qualifying as Cheese are extremely popular at events like weddings etc. One can buy compilations of these tracks in the shops. They are very popular indeed, so popular in fact that they have ;lost any shred of mystery or "coolness" that other, lesser known songs retain.Robert Houghton wrote: To me, most 'cheesy' songs were once very, very popular with the masses...maybe too popular, and so were overplayed, until people grew tired of them.
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