St James Infirmary - For me this is one of the worst songs ever, ranking alongside Tiny Tim's TTTTT & Chuck Berry's Dingaling - like who wants to hear about a wanker - SJI concerns a drunkard who learns his wife has been admitted to the Infirmary & instead of rushing to her side he stays drinking.. - Upgoat

St James Infirmary - For me this is one of the worst songs ever, ranking alongside Tiny Tim's TTTTT & Chuck Berry's Dingaling - like who wants to hear about a wanker - SJI concerns a drunkard who learns his wife has been admitted to the Infirmary & instead of rushing to her side he stays drinking..
submitted by MartinTimothy to music 4 hoursMay 8, 2025 09:22:37 ago (+3/-0) (youtube.com)
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWF029QEjWfpDFuM-r9qvuOtqfAMKvwG1&si=99S_OHmC1HwzSBXS

When he finally gets there she's dead, where after he lapses into a period of alcoholic remorse .. not for me, it remains a mystery why so many singers / bands / groups have covered it.

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[ - ] CHIRO 0 points 4 hoursMay 8, 2025 09:39:32 ago (+0/-0)*

Be nice to Tiny Tim, haha. There's something oddly pleasant about "Tiptoe". I realize it's pretty roundly panned, but I can't help it. I hear it once, and it's in my head all day. It's similar to Melanie's "Brand New Key". Those high notes don't sound comfortable, but for some reason they work.

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[ - ] MartinTimothy [op] 1 point 4 hoursMay 8, 2025 09:56:04 ago (+1/-0)

Yr easily pleased .. sure Melanie had plenty of fans all the same.

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