Most annoying songs- Page 3

[Kitzarina]

Posted: 11/2/03 at 10:49pm

Most annoying theater songs? I'd definately have to go with "Memory" from Cats (hate it hate it HATE IT!!!!)...heck, just about anything from Cats. And "In My Life" from Les Miz...my favorite show, but God I hate Cosette.

[TheBalladeer]

Posted: 11/3/03 at 9:27am

I think that some of these contributors to this thread will shudder at what they have posted here, if they have the chance to re-read this when they mature. Some of these songs here are listed as "annoying", but a lot of these songs are Musical Theatre classics. I dunno. I think we are in a lot of trouble when a song like "A Boy Like That" is considered annoying, and "Forget About the Boy" is rendered a classic. Interesting indeed.

Cheers,
The Balladeer

[lc1965]

Posted: 11/3/03 at 9:36am

HALF the songs from Gypsy, esp. anything that the kids sing. I realize that the kids are SUPPOSED to be annoying, but they're a little too good at it!

[rlbgbc]

Posted: 11/3/03 at 9:38am

Good point, Balladeer.

Annoying songs? Hmmmm. "Seasons of Love" - RENT. "The Naming of Cats" - CATS [can that be termed a song?]

[Thoroughly Modern Cara]

Posted: 11/6/03 at 1:49pm

most of the songs from South Pacific!!

[MusicMan]

Posted: 11/7/03 at 1:35am

Updated On: 11/7/03 at 01:35 AM

[lensman55]

Posted: 11/7/03 at 9:24am

>BWY_MILL_FAN makes a a very perceptive comment. "The >Impossible Dream" in MAN OF LA MANCHA doesn't advance the >plot. Perhaps it should be cut from all future productions.

It may not advance the plot, but it presents the character as something more than a loony in rusty armor.

"This is what I am, this is what I stand for."

It's what causes Aldonza to see the dream for at least a little while.

"I Put My Hand In" has to be one of the most annoying songs I've ever heard. Followed closely by pretty much anything in "The Music Man."

[fyffe]

Posted: 11/7/03 at 10:17am

i agreee with the person who mentioned South Pacific....
and here are a few others that I loathe.

the pineapple song from CABARET-- hate it
another pyramid and like father, like son from AIDA--boring
rare song birds on display from SIDE SHOW

[Gothampc]

Posted: 11/7/03 at 10:32am

The new revival of "Wonderful Town" brings out one of the most annoying songs:

"Why oh, why oh, why oh, Why did I ever leave Ohio?"

[Hank]

Posted: 11/7/03 at 10:38am

I don't know the title, but that song from RENT with all those numbers about time units. You know the one I mean.

[MisterRussell]

Posted: 11/12/03 at 3:13pm

Ooooookay:

1. The entire score of JOSEPH...

2. The entire score of ASPECTS OF LOVE

3. The entire score of RAISIN

4. The entire score of GODSPELL

5. The entire score of RENT

6. The entire score of AIDA

[Princess MimiChica]

Posted: 11/12/03 at 4:24pm

"Ooooookay:

1. The entire score of JOSEPH...

2. The entire score of ASPECTS OF LOVE

3. The entire score of RAISIN

4. The entire score of GODSPELL

5. The entire score of RENT

6. The entire score of AIDA"



oh come on, get real! I know we all have different opinions but this is ridiculous lol I refuse to believe any sane threatre lover can say the ENTIRE score of RENT or AIDA is annoying!! You may not like all the songs, but the entire score? =P puh-leez!!!

[Gothampc]

Posted: 11/12/03 at 5:11pm

Princess, do not work under the assumption that MisterRussell is a sane theatre lover. Anyone that doesn't see the beauty in Aspects of Love or Godspell is deaf.

[newyorkuniq]

Posted: 11/12/03 at 5:25pm

Just because you like Rent princess doesn't mean everyone has to.

[BroadwayGirl107]

Posted: 11/12/03 at 5:34pm

Everything from the Music Man, unless Kristin Chenoweth is singing it.

And Guys and Dolls, OY.

Many of the songs from RENT can become annoying too. Updated On: 11/23/03 at 05:34 PM

[bestofbroadway]

Posted: 11/12/03 at 6:56pm

"Everything from the Music Man, unless Kristin Chenoweth is singing it."

I'm sorry BroadwayGirl107- While I ADORE and I mean ADORE Kristin Chenoweth she was GOD AWFUL in The Music Man (completely miscast.) Her and Matthew Broderick combined made me think for a while that I hated The Music Man...but it just isn't the case. The Music Man is a true American Musical and brilliantly written....um TROUBLE- need I say more.

And I'm sorry but I don't see the hatred towards Guys and Dolls either.

I find it interesting the factions on this board. We have tastes on this board that are so extreme....but that's the beauty of theater.

[lensman55]

Posted: 11/12/03 at 7:40pm

I have to agree with Bye Bye Birdie. I did the father in that show in high school and I thought the mediocre production was just because we were all stupid high school kids... then the director played the cast album and I realized it was just a sucky score!

[Princess MimiChica]

Posted: 11/12/03 at 7:55pm

"Princess, do not work under the assumption that MisterRussell is a sane theatre lover. "

that was my mistake, I apologize =)


"Just because you like Rent princess doesn't mean everyone has to."


did my post say "EVERYONE HAS TO LOVE RENT!"? if it does, I don't see it..if you look, I said i understand we all have different opinions, but anyone who lists the ENTIRE score of SIX different shows as "annoying" really can;t be considered sane...

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 11/12/03 at 8:25pm

That song from rent about "Seconds" . Come to think of it, the whole score. I have yet to listen to the cast album I bought at the time the show opened ( bought it before I saw it)

[TheJester]

Posted: 11/18/03 at 2:33am

Gotta go with "Tomorrow" as my #1. And even though I'm a Music Man fan, "Pick-a-Little" gets REAL old REAL fast.
And I think the 11th or 12th reprise of "Facade" in J&H.
Oh, and the score of Grease.

Gotta say though, despite the opinions of the rest of my age group, I can't say I like any of the music from Rent, and I'm a very open-minded person. I just can't stand a single song in it.

Just my 2 cents.

Cheers,

The Jester

(PS- Gotta love the postive energy this thread is destined to bring out )

[WindyCityActor]

Posted: 11/18/03 at 11:17am

Let's see...songs that I hope I never hear again...

"Pore Jud is Daid" (Oklahoma)
"I'm Getting Married in the Morning" (My Fair Lady)
"I Guess I'll Miss the Man" (Pippin)
"Jeannie's Packing Up" (Brigadoon)

Best Regards,

Michael

[MisterRussell]

Posted: 11/18/03 at 1:48pm

Please feel free to question my taste, but unless you are qualified to do so, cast no aspersions on my sanity.

[Amneris]

Posted: 11/18/03 at 2:00pm

can i also add "ladies who lunch" from Company? Maybe I just dont like stritch...

[Princess MimiChica]

Posted: 11/18/03 at 2:39pm

I really am sick of hearing RENT being called "annoying"! obviously if she songs were annoying, it wouldnt still be on Broadway!
Anyone who can call the entire score of that show annoying is really kidding themselves and trying too hard to be different and go against something thats popular.
Oh well, let the flames begin!

[newyorkuniq]

Posted: 11/18/03 at 3:22pm

I actually like alot of stuff from Rent.