What Song Did You Listen To Today?

cosmonaut · November 13, 2009, 02:24:58 AM

Quote from: wraith1701 on November 12, 2009, 04:44:57 PM
LOL I've always wondered- What is it about the Hoff & Germany? Why is he so popular there?

I think he was popular, in his time, but I might have been a bit too young for Hasselhof-fever, I don't understand it, too.

So I googled and found an plausible explanation:

" (...) in amerika hatte er mit dieser "stimme" keinen erfolg. die amerikaner mögen eher gute stimmen. deutschland und auch österreich ist da offener für solche trallala-liedchen und stimmen. in den usa wird eher die stimme in den vordergrund gestellt. david hatte halt glück hier und vor allem einen cleveren manager und produzenten.(...)"

A liberal translation with some own theories included:

Germans aren't that demanding concerning the voice of a singer, and shallow songs were popular and don't matter when you don't understand what is sung anyway. A good refrain in simple words so every German can understand it and sing along might even have been an advantage!
(Not understanding songs - it's often a blessing, I tell you!)

Maybe he was considered a representative of what Germans believed was/loved about USA, but in any case he had good managers/marketing who saw a potential market and knew how to sell there!

CMOHamm · November 13, 2009, 04:52:04 AM

Miami - by Will Smith ( Big willy style)

ori-STUDFARM · November 14, 2009, 01:33:37 PM

Today I've been doing a random shuffle through Public Enemy songs. I think Louder Then A Bomb was the best...and I weep for what rap and hip-hop has become!

Bromptonboy · November 14, 2009, 01:58:56 PM

Madness - "One Step Beyond!"

Rico · November 15, 2009, 10:07:10 AM

Love this song and especially when it was used in "Donnie Darko."

The Church - Under The Milky Way (HQ music video)

Rico · November 17, 2009, 05:43:56 AM

Some Joe Jackson for today. This song seems appropriate for me right about now...

Joe Jackson You Can't Get What You Want

ori-STUDFARM · November 19, 2009, 11:21:05 AM

My podcast playlist ran a little short today so I set the "pod" to shuffle....this one made me smile most. And of course, I cranked it up.

Top Gun - Highway to the Dangerzone

cosmonaut · November 21, 2009, 06:46:35 AM

Got it from a "best of the '00 years" list, that was three days ago, still hitting "repeat" on youtube.
The Postal Service: Such Great Heights (2003)

the postal service - such great heights High Rez

Rico · November 29, 2009, 09:20:50 AM

This is a cool song and was used in the all the "V" tv show promo's. By a group called Muse.

Uprising

sheldor · November 29, 2009, 10:30:10 AM

Been listening/hearing this song a lot lately...

Rico · December 07, 2009, 06:02:42 AM

This is a cool video. After the first 30 seconds or so, the main song kicks in and is called "Sticking with You" by Addison Road. Great song and nice video!

Anakin, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka-Sticking With You: Happy Birthday Marissa!!

ElfManDan · December 09, 2009, 03:24:22 PM

A friend of mine got me hooked on Owl City a few days back. Anyway I really like this song called The Saltwater Room.

Owl City The Saltwater Room

Rico · December 10, 2009, 12:25:53 PM

This song will pump you up. First heard it at the end of the movie, "Cellular."

Nina Simone, Felix Da Housecat - Sinnerman

Rico · December 28, 2009, 01:24:30 PM

Always have liked this song - but man, this video is kind of dated now.

Bertie Higgins - Key Largo

Rico · January 08, 2010, 10:38:59 AM

Just feel like this music today. Oh yeah!

Original Superman 2 intro