This entry is inspired by my old apartment, The Palace. Located directly above the bar that i play at every Saturday night, it has hosted many an after-party. A common theme, since everyone was all drunked up and it was quite late and all, was to play cheesy ballads and dance like you did at public school dances. So i am going to list my top 5 cheesy ballads in honour of The Palace. These are shameless cuts of cheese that you can't help singing at the top of your lungs when they come on. Notice there are no cock-rock 'power ballads' here. That is a separate genre all it's own, and will perhaps be addressed next week. Let's get it on!
Top 5 Cheesy Ballads (in honour of The Palace)
- Sister Christian - Night Ranger. This is the money shot. Played every Saturday night without fail, the song became expected, anticipated and participated. My former Palace roommate Metal Vagina has taken to pinching this for his current end-of-night dj dance-off.
- Against All Odds - Phil Collins. Watching some of the dvd of the Live Aid concert brought back the memory of this sappy classic. That, and some guy bastardized it beautifully years ago during our college entry performance auditions.
- You're the Inspiration - Chicago. As a kid, I couldn't stop singing this when it came on the radio. Of course when you're 12 you don't know what the fuck you're singing about.
- Take It On The Run - REO Speedwagon. Another Palace classic; very participatory. It actually made a vinyl appearance when played. Just think, the band is playing in the park this summer!!
- All Out of Love - Air Supply. Probably the kings of cheese, you could pick any of at least 6 classics here. Guy Jarvis and I used to sing along to the Supply together after we'd come home from the bar sloppy and empty-handed. Very touching.
Stop trying to steal all the left over ugly broads from gts and whisk them away 2 the Palace-where youll just "slobber" all over them :) Miss ya Vagina!!Give Robyn a big hug 4 moi
Posted by: batman on June 9, 2005 07:57 PMYou'd have to ask Gay that question, not me.
Heard there was a little scuffle outside GT's on the weekend..... boys,boys,boys.... can't we all just get along????????
Any bruises to show off Sherk???
Posted by: the Bri - man on June 9, 2005 03:31 PM#1-Robyns going to see 'the beautiful girls'-jealous..
#2-party at our house(krystles birthday)on JUNE 24TH all are welcome(except vagina)
aye mitsy! those are great suggestions. if you can do'em all i'll be there man! (i'll probably be there anyway...)
Posted by: scotty on June 8, 2005 05:44 PMJackie,
You've forgotten "Hello" by Lionel Richie, "Arthur's Theme" (Best That You Can Do) by Christopher Cross, "Eternal Flame" by The Bangles, "Broken Wings" by Mister Mister and of course "Forever Young" by Alphaville. I think we're playing on the 17th at the Brass Door - perhaps we'll play everyone's suggestions. See you then?
Mitsy
Posted by: Mitsy on June 8, 2005 03:13 PMThought of you...ScAtty-shopping on Richmond row on Monday I beleive in those little art stores near Jim Bobs and I found a rustic vintage COWBELL for under $30...do it up...speaking of have u brought out ur cowbell on the Saturday shows??
Am I missing anything on Saturdayz(besides Zeppelin)let me know when u n Justin finish off Over the hills-cuz its been 5 months! :)
Nice...nice!!
I have a few more to add to that list...
-The Gambler-Kenny Rogers
-Wanted Dead or Alive-Jovi
-A boy named Sue-Johnny(curtesy of hot Booshy)
Just a few I can remember off the top of my head from drunk nites\mornings spent @ the palace...ahhh the memories!!*sniff sniff*
Posted by: Batman on June 8, 2005 09:51 AMAlright here goes....
1. Thin Red Line - Glass Tiger: A favorite ever since my grade 8 dances, and I still love singin' it in the shower.
2. Lady - Kenny Rogers - As Scotty said, a Palace fave.
3. What Does it Take - Honeymoon Suite: Hmmm...noticing a little Canadian trend here
4. Never Surrender - Corey Hart: Loved it ever since I took his picture to the hairdresser in grade 6 so I could be Corey Jr.
5. Heaven - Bryan Adams: Well, it helped coin the nickname so it's gotta be on here
man, if i was up dancing to it, it means i was probably too drunk to remember what songs were being played
Posted by: meg on June 7, 2005 04:52 PMI think the ideas behind these songs best describe the after bar atmosphere at the palace
40 oz to Freedom - Sublime
Gin & Juice - Snoop Dogg
Cigarettes & Alcohol - Oasis
Jump Around - House of pain
Can't Get Enough Of You Baby - Smashmouth
(I just couldn't think of 5 cheesy ballads)
suck it up megs! drop in at least one - you didn't seem to have a problem with it at the time!! killer - lady for sure! i bet vagina drops that one. ah the kenny...
Posted by: scotty on June 7, 2005 11:42 AMthis top 5 just makes me embarrassed to have participated in this tradition in my drunken states
Posted by: meg on June 7, 2005 11:30 AMYes Scotty!!! But you were right...the wrong era. Being that this tradition was started after I left I cannot give a top 5, but was able to experience it the odd time. I must confront the lack of "Lady" by Kenny. Bring on the top 5 cheesie metal balads next week.
Posted by: Killer on June 7, 2005 11:08 AM