Broadway Songs that are Overrated

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Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 4:26pm

What are some Broadway songs that are overrated? As in, you don't get the hype surrounding them. I'll start the list with two.

"Defying Gravity" (Wicked)- Yes, this song is fun to sing, however, I really don't see what all the fuss is. People can sing higher than Idina Menzel, you know.

"If I Loved You" (Carousel) - Yes, it's pretty, but for some odd reason, I found this song pretty boring. But then again, I first heard it at 12 o'clock in bed, so I really can't be objective.

Name some other songs that are, in your opinion, overrated.

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#2

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 4:33pm

How is Defying Gravity overrated?

Sure, tweens all over the world ejaculate when they hear the song, but the song isn't by any means good - the music didn't get good reviews, but because the demon woman belts at the end, it's brilliant to many underage people. But, while "If I Loved You" is a wonderfully written, beautiful song that is a classic - it could certainly qualify to be overrated.

Saying "Defying Gravity" is overrated is like saying "Brooklyn" is an overrated musical.

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#3

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 4:39pm

I don't think Defying Gravity is overrated either. It's basically the heart and soul of Wicked. It was for me anyway.

I think Fable is overrated. Hear me out here. While it is a gorgeous song and I love it to death I don't think it's the best thing in Piazza. I think both Beauty Is's are much better. Not to mention Say It Somehow, Love to Me, I could go on.

Corner of the Sky is overrated. People like it a lot. I don't.

#4

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 5:07pm

IMO, Defying Gravity is overrated too. People keep saying it's the best song in the whole show blah blah blah, but seriously, the lyrics ruin it for me. "I hope you're happy, I hope you're happy too. blah blah " And the melody isn't that good until the last minute when Elphaba levitates... It's only good during the last minute or so, but the rest sucks.

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#5

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 5:09pm

ohhhh yes Defying Gravity... well, most Wicked song.

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re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 5:12pm

If there's anything from that musical that is NOT overrated, it's Defying Gravity and No Good Deed. To me, those are both brilliant songs. I could do without the rest of Wicked in a second.

Take Me or Leave Me from Rent and Bring Him Home from Les Miserables both come to mind as "overrated," but that's purely a matter of subjectivity and personal taste more than anything else.

#7

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 5:13pm

Don't Cry For Me Argentina

Losing My Mind

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#8

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 5:15pm

I don't think that Defying Gravity is overrated, but I agree with COOOOOL that its only great at the end, and it is not the best song in the show.

Take Me or Leave Me? I LOVE THAT SONG!

I'd agree that Corner of the Sky is overrated.

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re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 5:15pm

I don't think that Defying Gravity is overrated, but I agree with COOOOOL that its only great at the end, and it is not the best song in the show.

Take Me or Leave Me? I LOVE THAT SONG!

I'd agree that Corner of the Sky is overrated.

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#10

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 5:31pm

Tomorrow! ARGH! I hate that song!

If I Were a Rich Man

One- I hardly think it is the best song in the show. But, it is good.

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#11

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 5:36pm

I have to say it - IF I LOVED YOU? It's a cornerstone in musical theater writing!

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#12

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 5:39pm

I personally HATE Great Big Stuff from DRS. So annoying and grating. I hate it.

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#13

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 5:42pm

On My Own, Memory, Seasons of Love, and The Impossible Dream (The Quest)

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#14

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 5:44pm

As much as I love SPAMALOT I think Always look on the bright side of life is overrated. I think Will you light my candle from rent is also overrated. But Defying Gravity wins the song as most over-rated.

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re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 5:50pm

I agree on 'Defying Gravity'....ugh..i'm over it.

on my own-les mis

and anything remotely DIsney.

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re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 5:52pm

I'll agree with Seasons of Love. Partly because it was played to death when the movie first came out.

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#17

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 6:00pm

Seasons of Love- all choirs are doing it. My school did it and even middle school choirs.

I Feel Pretty- its everywhere, and its a tad annoying at times.

#18

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 7:42pm

Memory- CATS

Seasons of Love- RENT

On My Own- Les Miz

I Feel Pretty- WSS

Tomarrow- Annie (I hate this song with a passion)

#19

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 7:43pm

I think there's a definite distinction between OVERDONE and OVERRATED.

I would say that On My Own and Seasons of Love are both OVERDONE, but hardly overrated.

And If I Loved You is neither! It's brilliance!

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#20

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 7:59pm

Thanks InfiniteTheaterFrenzy I was thinking the exact same thing and getting ready to say it then I read your post. The only song I can think of that is overrated is the tittle song from Phantom of the Opera.

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#21

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 8:05pm

um, all of les miz?

Also, Not While I'm Around - except in the context of the show... without the eery foreboding contained within the show, it's boring and monotonous.

#22

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 8:11pm

I add, "What I did for Love"

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#23

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 8:16pm

Ahh some of my favorite songs are getting bashed to death.

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#24

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 8:17pm

I think "Seasons of Love" is overrated, which is why it is also overdone. It's not the worst song in Rent, but its certanity not the best and it does include part of the message of Rent, but other songs truly capture the spirt of the show.

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#25

re: Broadway Songs that are Overrated

Posted: 4/23/06 at 8:19pm

"If I Loved You" is one of the most brilliant pieces of musical theatre writing EVER.

I also don't think "Defying Gravity" is overrated.


I think "Memory" is overrated, so are a lot of Frank Wildhorn's power ballads.