September 1997
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by the SMUG staff

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Don't Play B-17

No one seems to be able to put out a record anymore without their cover song, which we suppose is placed meticulously to serve to both impress and amuse the listener. Obscure punk and blues covers say "see, this is how much cred we have, we are the real deal" and of course, remakes of bad 70s pop tunes say "we have a sense of humor about this band thing, not like those depressing grunge guys." Either way, it seems to be coming to a point of critical mass, whereupon no charting hit will be uncovered.

Prior to this, we'd like to make a few requests. These are the songs we're begging to never hear again. No amount of edge or "irony" will save these musical maladies, best to let sleeping dogs lie.

Melody Of Love - Bobby Vinton
Morning Train - Sheena Easton
Brand New Key - Melanie
Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad - Meatloaf
The Streak - Ray Stevens
Chevy Van - Sammy John
Daddy, Don't You Walk So Fast - Wayne Newton
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go - Wham!
Sharing The Night Together - Dr. Hook
Take Off - Bob And Doug Mackenzie
Tie A Yellow Ribbon - Tony Orlando
Ready - KC and Terry DeSario
Don't Give Up On Us Baby - David Soul
Run, Joey Run - David Geddes
Mr. Bojangles - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Rhinestone Cowboy - Glen Campbell
You Take My Breath Away - Rex Smith
Maniac - Michael Sembello
Eye Of The Tiger - Survivor
You Don't Want Me Anymore - Steel Breeze
Disco Duck - Rick Dees
Master Of Puppets - Metallica

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