[Dixielandjazz] Re: Lead sheet for "Blue Bungalow"

[Laurence Swain]

Steve Heist said:

> Hi gang,
> 
> You know - just as an aside - sometimes the obscure tunes are obscure
> because they really weren't good songs... I wish some of the obscure
> songs I've had to play with different bands had stayed obscure...
> Creole Bells comes to mind...  
> 
> I'm sorry, I shouldn't do this, but not "all" of the oldies are
> gems... and I'm SURE that with proper arrangements, some of the weaker
> songs could be made better :-) As a friend of mine once commented,
> "There are no bad songs, only uninventive musicians..." Did I just
> flame myself???  I guess on this subject I am torn...
> 
> I'd love to start a thread - just for grins - What are the songs YOU
> hate??? Musicians AND listeners alike!!!  What are the songs that have
> been driven into the ground - come on...
> 
> All the Best,
> Steve Heist

Steve:

Amusing.  And insightful.

I would not have any problem giving you the names of any number of my "Favorite" 
tunes, but would have a problem listing tunes that I truly hate, because I can't seem to 
recall them (probably because I hate them).  I just know that I when I hear them, I hate 
them.  But I cannot think of any, performed by OKOM players, just now.

And I don't agree with your assessment of Creole Belles (note correct spelling, as bells 
are one thing, and belles quite another), which is understandable, as everyone is entitled 
to their own assessment of every tune. "There's no accounting for taste..."   

Gotta listen to something shortly, because I am hearing Creole Belles playing over and 
over in my head...

Larry Swain