Worst Broadway Song Ever- Page 3

[BeingAlive]

Posted: 5/6/07 at 6:24pm

I aslo hate "Little Lamb".

"Hand for the Hog" from Big River is on my list.
"It's a Hit" from Merrily We Roll Along

[jv92]

Posted: 5/6/07 at 6:28pm

Mame? When Mable Comes In the Room? Poor Jud? Come on! Somebody Older I'll agree with. It's a pathetic piece of writing by Kander and Ebb I could barely sit through at the theatre. But what sort of bugs me about this thread is one post...

"worst title has gotta be "Jerry Likes My Corn." (GG)
(didn't like the song either...)"

It's an odd title, but it's certainly a touching moment. Sad that you didn't like it.

[luvliza89]

Posted: 5/6/07 at 6:31pm

I actually like "Little Lamb". But that's not too surprising since most of what I like is hated by other's =P

My pick:
Certainly not the worst, but one song I don't care for is "Who Taught Her Everything" from FUNNY GIRL.

[somuchtodo]

Posted: 5/6/07 at 6:37pm

Everything from - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Insipid.
Lyrics seem to be written by a sixth grader.
Updated On: 5/6/07 at 06:37 PM

[Theatreboy49]

Posted: 5/6/07 at 7:11pm

I concur with dollypop Little Lamb the worst song ever written in broadway history.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/6/07 at 9:19pm

ohhh the farmer and the cow man should be friends!!

oyyyy.

[istillbelieve24601]

Posted: 5/6/07 at 9:41pm

Without a doubt, "Murder Murder." It's annoying, it's repetitive, and it's incredibly top-heavy. There are a few nice harmonies, but as a song altogether...

Jekyll and Hyde has got one of my favorite songs (Dangerous Game) and my least favorite song, all within the same act.

I'm not the biggest fan of "Stiff Upper Lip" from Crazy for You. The staging we did- Les Mis barricades, complete with flag-really helped improve it, but I'm not sure if that's standard for all productions.

[Unknown User]

Posted: 5/6/07 at 9:54pm

Obviously this list seems to be basically--liek Sean pointed out--worst songs from shows that more or less people like.

Still I never knew Little Lamb was so hated! I find it kinda sweet and sad and a glimpse into a side of a character we don't see otherwise.

And It's a Hit? I know this is a personal list but for worst song? oy!

[AnnaK<3LMIP]

Posted: 5/6/07 at 10:01pm

Are we all really that surprised that a song coming from Wicked the Musical is bad?

I think Jekyll and Hyde is just a piece of crap musical. Which is weird because I LOVE LOVE LOVE The Scarlet Pimpernel.

I love Big Dog.

No one mentioned Grease yet. Grease is all about bad music.

[gschuber]

Posted: 5/6/07 at 10:49pm

"Good and Evil" from Jekyll & Hyde. Not only is it a bad song, but it replaced a terrific one - "Bring on the Men".

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 5/6/07 at 10:54pm

I love how the Wicked fans dis "Sentimental Man" and it's like one of the only songs in the show that even tries to develop a character further by giving us a little more information about what's going on inside him. Okay, maybe that's giving Schwartzy a little too much credit, but still...

[sondheimboy2]

Posted: 5/6/07 at 11:12pm

"Little Lamb" may not be the greatest song of all time (I think it's a perfectly fine song), but do none of it's haters realize how important a part of the show it is?

It's the one non-brassy song in the show (besides getting us into the head of the person in the show who didn't want to be in show business, kinda reminding us that the show is called "Gypsy" and not "Rose"). Without it, "Gypsy" would seem like a really pushy score. I believe that Julie Styne, who knew about theater scores, fought Jerry Robbins to keep that song in the show.

And though it's easy to say all of "Jekyl & Hyde" as being the worst Broadway song ever (because it is), I would have to say that my three nominees for worst song would be "Child's Play" or "Children's Play" from "Blood Brothers" or "Chop Suey" from "Flower Drum Song" or "I Am Sixteen Going On Seventeen" from "Sound of Music".

[iliketheater]

Posted: 5/7/07 at 12:45am

"Another Pyramid" from Aida. Yuck.

[LyTeMyCanDyI]

Posted: 5/7/07 at 1:01am

Deff Little Lamb from Gypsy. Sorry. Hated it.

[Elphaba3]

Posted: 5/7/07 at 1:04am

I can't believe so many people hate "Little Lamb." I think it's beautiful, and it gives you more insight into Louise.

[ahmelie]

Posted: 5/7/07 at 1:15am

I see the song's point, but can it be executed in a better, less annoying way? It's the thing that stops that show from being perfect.

I don't know if it's the lyrics, or where it's pitched, but it just annoys the SH*T out of me!

[commasplice]

Posted: 5/7/07 at 1:21am

"It's the one non-brassy song in the show (besides getting us into the head of the person in the show who didn't want to be in show business, kinda reminding us that the show is called "Gypsy" and not "Rose"). Without it, "Gypsy" would seem like a really pushy score. I believe that Julie Styne, who knew about theater scores, fought Jerry Robbins to keep that song in the show."

More importantly, I think, it starts to shift the audience's focus onto Louise, and it also shows the emotional/psychological toll Rose's actions are having on her children (especially Louise, who is the more neglected child). And with the right actress, it can break your heart. At least, in my opinion. It's not my favorite song in the world, but I don't get why it's so hated. Maybe there's a better way to make the point the song does, but I don't think it's so terrible the way it is, and definitely not the worst Broadway song ever.

And to keep the vitriol going: someone said it earlier in the thread, but I really, really hate both versions of "I Slept With Someone..." from High Fidelity.

Updated On: 5/7/07 at 01:21 AM

[shakejake6282]

Posted: 5/7/07 at 4:06am

the worst broadway songs ever would have to be "Jospeh's Dream" and "Pontiphar" from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

[NathanLaneStalker]

Posted: 5/7/07 at 5:49am

"Something Bad" - Wicked
"Little Lamb" - Gypsy
"Far From The Home I Love" - Fiddler on the Roof
"Send in the Clowns" - A Little Night Music
"Love From A Heart of Gold" - How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
"I, Huckleberry, Me" and "Hand For the Hog" - Big River
"A Friend To Me" - The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Song added for the Ann-Margret tour)
"I Should Tell You" - RENT
"Freddy, My Love", "Since I Don't Have You", and "It's Raining on Prom Night" - Grease
"I Know Where I've Been" - Hairspray
"I Cannot Hear the City" and "Don't Know Where You Leave Off" - Sweet Smell of Success
"Tender Shepherd" - Peter Pan
"You Should See Yourself", "Too Many Tomorrows", and "I'm a Brass Band" - Sweet Charity
"We'd Like to Thank You Herbert Hoover" and "Something Was Missing" - Annie

I already had a list. lol.

RE: 1776

The show has many mermorable songs and it's fantastic. It shouldn't be mentioned on here.

[Bruce Memblagh!]

Posted: 5/7/07 at 5:56am

Almost anything from Scarlet Pimpernell and Tarzan.

[ExpressThis]

Posted: 5/7/07 at 7:35am

"sue me" from Guys and Dolls

i don't like that show...and that song grrrr. the orginal bway cast its just bad. she doesn't even sound like she's crying when she 'acts' in near the end...and he didn't even sing! at least when i saw it a few weeks ago the guy sang.

it's bad

[scooter38432]

Posted: 5/7/07 at 7:45am

I love "Jerry Likes My Corn"...

Very well written. The title only adds to the charm of it.

[vmlinnie]

Posted: 5/7/07 at 7:57am

Sondheimboy2, think the song is called Child's Game. And yes, it's just plain annoying. I have the 1988 London Recording of Blood Brothers, and I skip that song every time. I don't listen to the album that often, but when I do...

[dramarama2]

Posted: 5/7/07 at 8:09am

I didn't mind "Think of Meryll Streep" from FAME. But I agree "Little Lamb" isn't very good.

[best12bars]

Posted: 5/7/07 at 8:59am

I also don't get the "Little Lamb" hate.

Worst Broadway song ever? Come on.

There are so many ugly scores to chose from, and Little Lamb is the worst, from GYPSY?

Turn in your Bitchy Cards NOW. You lose.