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Post by harembee on Jul 9, 2008 11:34:51 GMT -5
As my birthday approached in 2007 I looked for something different to do in order to celebrate it. Seton offered a solution to my quest. He was playing with The W**** Dogs at east London's Hackney Empire Theatre, backing a host of celebs at a 'Guilty Pleasures' evening. Lovely Mrs Daunt was singing backing vocals also. I bought tickets for a friend and I to go along and see what it was all about. The show was presented by BBC Radio's DJ Sean Rowley and featured Cerys Matthews (formerly of Catatonia), Les McKeown (formerly a Bay City Roller) and eastend duo Chas and Dave to name but three. All paid tribute to other artists' chart toppers - their personal guilty pleasures. My friend and I truly enjoyed what Seton described as a "cheesy extravaganza" and sang along throughout. It was interesting to see Seton in a different guise and enjoyable to share chat and a birthday drink with him in the pub next door before the gig. Fun was had by all. In case anyone is in doubt, a guilty pleasure is a song that you might not usually admit to liking but cannot resist singing along to when you hear it played. |
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drinklover
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Post by drinklover on Jul 15, 2008 21:14:07 GMT -5
Bee, My guilty pleasure is the Bee Gees especially the SNF soundtrack. Never was into disco at the time (my blues period) but loved their sound.  |
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Post by drinksmithwicks on Jul 15, 2008 22:10:15 GMT -5
Bee, My guilty pleasure is the Bee Gees especially the SNF soundtrack. Never was into disco at the time (my blues period) but loved their sound. Alright, you opened the can. With head hung low, I must confess that I absolutely adore Xanadu.  |
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Post by harembee on Jul 17, 2008 16:46:31 GMT -5
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Post by lizmontana on Jul 17, 2008 18:00:24 GMT -5
Like you had to pull my arm....
I like to start off with...
Midnight Train to Georgia- Gladys Night & the Pips
Anything CCR Clearance w/ John Fogarty
Son of a Preacher's Man
TLC-Waterfalls (although the rap is very fast and hard to keep up to)
Grease soundtrack
Bee Gees
ABBA (personally like Chiquitita or Fernando)
Madonna- Borderline
Pretenders (I like "I'll stand by you")
Any 80s new wave stuff
Whitney Houston- "I will always love you" (very hard to sing...super guilty pleasure!!)
I really dont have a set playlist....I look at the karaoke book and if I want to sing it I do...
Liz
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drinklover
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Post by drinklover on Jul 17, 2008 20:34:46 GMT -5
Bee, My guilty pleasure is the Bee Gees especially the SNF soundtrack. Never was into disco at the time (my blues period) but loved their sound. Alright, you opened the can. With head hung low, I must confess that I absolutely adore Xanadu. I don't feel so bad now, smithwicks. ;D Thanks for coming out. |
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Post by drinksmithwicks on Jul 17, 2008 21:10:30 GMT -5
Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel  Never thought I would hear anyone cite Pete as a guilty pleasure. Alright, this song is a little silly, but still...it's Pete! Sorry, I got a little defensive there. |
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Post by drinksmithwicks on Jul 17, 2008 21:12:11 GMT -5
I don't feel so bad now, smithwicks. ;D Thanks for coming out. Hahahaha, no worries. I've got more, I just need to sit down and give them some thought. |
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Post by saxman on Jul 20, 2008 14:39:18 GMT -5
I have Madness to thank for my GP's. I provide sax and vocals in a trib band!  |
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foobella
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Post by foobella on Jul 30, 2008 14:29:11 GMT -5
I made a "mixed tape" cd as part of a "compilation ring" on another message board. We would all send a copy of the mix including our own artwork to a list of people also participating. Can I just tell you the name of my comp and hope that makes you all feel better? It was called: "None Of My Pleasures Are Guilty" As it should be.  |
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Post by nicrn77 on Jul 30, 2008 15:10:01 GMT -5
I've got lots of guilty pleasure songs. Missing You by John Waite, Broken Wings by Mr. Mister, and others I can't think of right now.
A huge guilty pleasure of mine not related to music is Perez Hilton's website. I swear I must check that site a million times a day. Why am I obsessed? I have no clue!
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Post by clevermoniker on Aug 19, 2008 16:33:03 GMT -5
I love all of Neil Diamond. Not just like it, but-roll-down-the- windows-and-sing-at-the-top-of-my-lungs love it!
They're coming to America TODAAYYYY!!!
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Post by lizmontana on Aug 19, 2008 17:50:30 GMT -5
I love all of Neil Diamond. Not just like it, but-roll-down-the- windows-and-sing-at-the-top-of-my-lungs love it! They're coming to America TODAAYYYY!!!Now that song's in my head!!LOL Liz |
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londonmews
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Post by londonmews on Aug 19, 2008 23:28:46 GMT -5
Mine only seems guilty until it is clarified: Ricky Martin IN SPANISH
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Post by drinksmithwicks on Aug 20, 2008 0:30:44 GMT -5
Okay, let's play.
I am a sucker for the following "artists":
Def Leppard
Duran Duran
Hair (soundtrack)
Englebert Humperdinck
Tom Jones
KISS
The Monkees
Ratt
Twisted Sister
Yeah, these are off the beaten path, but if you knew me personally, you probably wouldn't even bat an eye.
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