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January 10, 2007

Bigmouths Strike Again: Singing Poet Edition

Choice thoughts on artistry from today's featured Bigmouth.

Do I prefer Kelly Clarkson's music to Bob Dylan's? Yes. I've never bought a Dylan record. A singing poet? It just bores me to tears.
Guess, then jump.


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Well... strictly speaking, he's 100% correct. Poet? Sure. Genius? Maybe. Singer? Umm...

Posted by: the management at 01/10/07 10:38 AM  | Reply
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I can't see the picture! Who is it??? Pete Doherty? Clay Aiken?? Paul Simon?

Posted by: fred at 01/10/07 10:44 AM  | Reply
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Sir Red X.

Posted by: Blah at 01/10/07 10:48 AM  | Reply
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fred, it's simon cowell- pic didn't work either but I follwoed the link.

This one was hard, the first thought that came to mind was mike watt even though I know he's a dylan fan since he is playing bass on the new kelly clarkson record.

Posted by: ian at 01/10/07 10:55 AM  | Reply
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you referring to Michael Watts? H-TOWN.

Posted by: jack at 01/10/07 11:13 AM  | Reply
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Isn't Cowell partly responsible for David Hasselhof's singing career? I think that says a lot.

Posted by: Jeff at 01/10/07 11:32 AM  | Reply
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you're right Jeff. congratulations are in order

Posted by: tmccool at 01/10/07 11:34 AM  | Reply
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It's funny when Liam and Noel say something dumb, cause we love em, but Simon Cowell? Has anyone ever even tried to say he's relevant in any critical way that would positively weight his judgement on the dylan v clarkston debate? This one just makes me say, 'ehh..yeah, cute'

Posted by: dannygutters at 01/10/07 11:49 AM  | Reply
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tell that hairy bastard to wear bigger sweaters....like we give a f#ck what he thinks! he works with paula abdul for chrissakes....

Posted by: maya lucia at 01/10/07 4:14 PM  | Reply
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thanks for clearing that up for me Ian! Pic works now though...

Jack - No, he is referring to Mike Watt, bass player for the Minutemen.

Posted by: fred at 01/10/07 7:02 PM  | Reply
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Does this mean his songs will never be bastardized on American Idol?

Posted by: KingHarvest at 01/11/07 1:28 AM  | Reply
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What does he know about good music anyway? He's a record label executive. A fucking tin ear.
According to Wikipedia, he released the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers theme song as a single.

Posted by: furry_tom at 01/11/07 12:03 PM  | Reply
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