SilverNRed Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I noticed during the Bills game yesterday that FOX did a little clip about Andre Reed having his name placed on the Wall of Fame and played the lame Green Day song "Time of Your Life" over old highlights of Reed. First of all, this song is terrible. The lyrics are pretty much what I'd expect from a high school student and the lead singer (Billie Joe?) sounds like he's singing through his nose. Second, they've been using this song for retrospectives for almost a decade now. I remember they used it for the last episode of Seinfeld! In the last 8 or 9 years, there hasn't been one other song they could use for this stuff? Or even if there wasn't a newer song, can't they just pick a better song? I don't know if I'm the only one who's really tired of the song but it's been popping up and annoying me for approximately 33% of my life now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I noticed during the Bills game yesterday that FOX did a little clip about Andre Reed having his name placed on the Wall of Fame and played the lame Green Day song "Time of Your Life" over old highlights of Reed. First of all, this song is terrible. The lyrics are pretty much what I'd expect from a high school student and the lead singer (Billie Joe?) sounds like he's singing through his nose. Second, they've been using this song for retrospectives for almost a decade now. I remember they used it for the last episode of Seinfeld! In the last 8 or 9 years, there hasn't been one other song they could use for this stuff? Or even if there wasn't a newer song, can't they just pick a better song? I don't know if I'm the only one who's really tired of the song but it's been popping up and annoying me for approximately 33% of my life now. 793045[/snapback] It's a good song but I agree, it's time we retire it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Strangely enough, that song was supposed to be an "screw you" to all of Green Day's old punk fans that loved them when they were struggling, but turned on them when they gained some success. They wanted to write a "so long, go eff yourself" song to them that was as anti-punk as possible, so they made sure the had a ballad complete with a string arrangement. I think they're even a little embarrassed the song is used this much. How about, "Call Me When You're Sober?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 It's a done deal that you'll see it during the MLB playoffs at least once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Can we retire all other Green Day songs too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Strangely enough, that song was supposed to be an "screw you" to all of Green Day's old punk fans that loved them when they were struggling, but turned on them when they gained some success. They wanted to write a "so long, go eff yourself" song to them that was as anti-punk as possible, so they made sure the had a ballad complete with a string arrangement. I think they're even a little embarrassed the song is used this much. How about, "Call Me When You're Sober?" 793080[/snapback] Well they are punk which is supposed to be anti-mainstream. So generally, it is Green Day that should eff off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterhill Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Well they are punk which is supposed to be anti-mainstream. So generally, it is Green Day that should eff off. 793165[/snapback] Reminds me of the Goo Goo Dolls when they used to be punk. Now they've sold out and sing mainstream crap (IMHO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I have as much respect today for Green Day as I ever had, or ever will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mile High Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 While we're at it can we retire "Crazy" by Charles/Gnarles Barkley as well or whatever the fug his name is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBTG81 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Can we retire all other Green Day songs too? 793149[/snapback] I second this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 Can we retire all other Green Day songs too? 793149[/snapback] I'd vote in favor of that too, but if we could just remove "Time of Your Life" we'd be off to a great start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Reminds me of the Goo Goo Dolls when they used to be punk. Now they've sold out and sing mainstream crap (IMHO) 793214[/snapback] They were punk at some point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBTG81 Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 They were punk at some point? 793292[/snapback] Well ya know, "Iris" is hardcore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted October 2, 2006 Author Share Posted October 2, 2006 Well ya know, "Iris" is hardcore. 793297[/snapback] So is looking like Jon Bon Jovi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 Can we retire all other Green Day songs too? 793149[/snapback] Sure, they all sound the same anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 I'd vote in favor of that too, but if we could just remove "Time of Your Life" we'd be off to a great start. 793285[/snapback] Jesus of Suburbia is a good song. That and a couple of songs they released are good. It's the "wake me up when september ends" which kills any credibility they ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 The name of the song is not "Time of Your Life." It's "Good Riddance." I hope you all appreciate that irony. You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 They were punk at some point? 793292[/snapback] Yeah, their first couple albums were punk rock: http://www.amazon.com/Hold-Me-Up-Goo-Dolls...ie=UTF8&s=music http://www.amazon.com/Jed-Goo-Dolls/dp/B00...ie=UTF8&s=music (can't find their first self-titled album on Amazon...) Superstar Carwash was starting to go more mainstream, but still had some punk elements: http://www.amazon.com/Superstar-Car-Wash-G...ie=UTF8&s=music It was pretty much downhill after that http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goo_goo_dolls While they were embraced by college radio and the local punk scene (playing such venues as CBGB's), especially after the release of their third album, Hold Me Up (1990). By this time, the Goos had emerged with their own sound which incorporated a metallic edge, the pleasant melodies, harmonies and simple song structures of pop and, sometimes, furious blasts of punk energy. In addition, many of the fans the Goo Goo Dolls had at the time felt they had sold out to garner commercial success. The undisputed success of "Name" marked a fundamental change in the band's sound toward a more polished, commercial direction. There's no doubt in my mind that they sold out. Do I blame 'em for the chance to make a ton of cash (and probably stay in music longer than they otherwise would've?). I guess not. But I do cringe everytime I hear one of their new songs because compared to the original stuff, it sucks, err, is "more polished and commercial in nature." CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted October 2, 2006 Share Posted October 2, 2006 There's no doubt in my mind that they sold out. Do I blame 'em for the chance to make a ton of cash (and probably stay in music longer than they otherwise would've?). I guess not. But I do cringe everytime I hear one of their new songs because compared to the original stuff, it sucks, err, is "more polished and commercial in nature." CW 793345[/snapback] I agree wholeheartedly. If you flashed me enough $$$, I'd probably do a lot of things of which I wouldn't be proud. As I quoted in a post last week "The lure of easy money has a very strong appeal." - Glenn Frey I'll give you one of mine: "If it ain't hurtin' anyone, go for the money. You can't retire on 'integrity'." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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