Music I banned Taylor Swift today - Page 14

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-15-2012, 05:50 PM

...OK not ALL Taylor Swift... although I'd like to... but I did ban her new song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together." Nashville goes a little more pop every single day and this one is so bubble gum teeny sweet blinding sugar high bullshitfest that I couldn't see adding it to my stations playlist and keeping any semblance of respect from actual country fans. So naturally I did what any decent Program Director would do... tested it in front of a live listening audience.

The results were staggaring. 98% "don't ever play it again," 2% "I like it." The nays win. I posted on the stations facebook today that we appreciate your opinion more than anything and we're listening... Taylors new song will "never ever" be played on this station again. Our facebook has blown up today with responses... positive to about the same percentage and we've gained 52 new "friends" simply for NOT playing a song LOL.

The best thing is that our in market competitor posted that "FTR we are playing Taylors new song because we believe in letting our listeners decide for themselves" and half the posts on their page are in support of us or just generally trashing Taylor and the song. Thanks for the added attention and support cross-town dumbasses.

I realize not many of you probably care about this but it's made my day. It's the first time in 22 years in radio that I've banned a song. I should do it more often.

*shit thread*
**DJF sucks**
***and not a shit was given***

tl:dr Taylor Swift blows... and not in the good way

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-16-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by "Bob" Dobbs

Didnt read the whole thread but the latest Carrie Underwood single is just as bad. I'm on that one but doubt I'll add Taylor Swift. Hell. TS is mainly a Hot AC artist anymore anyway
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Do you follow mediabase? As of yesterday TS was debuting at #11 on the building chart. I'll be real interested to see what overall fan reaction is now that most stations have added it and see if the high debut translates to being an actual hit or stations find people don't want it and it drops as fast as it rose.

Another case of "Feel Like A Rock Star" by Kenny and Tim. All we heard was it may debut at #1 and it topped at 11 and only spend about a month on the charts. The pre-hype died quickly once people discovered it sucked and two of the big names in the business didn't matter more than the quality of the song.

That kind of stuff doesn't happen a lot but when it does it helps renew my faith that the audience isn't always ready to just lap up anything because it's what they're given.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-16-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumpy

Did anyone else read the title wrong and thought it said, "I banged Taylor Swift today"? I was about to tell Fever he was full of shit.

I should probably get into the eye doc.

Sorry if repost.

Carry on.

So you don't think I could pull Tswizzle?

Why do you hate me?

**Buehler445** · 08-16-2012, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman

I'm sorry to disagree, but she does have talent. Her music, mostly written by her (which is a rarity in Nashville) is well written, well compsosed, and well performed.

Yeah. I can't get onboard with any of this. Her music is simplistic, so it isn't technically performed poorly, but that doesn't mean it is a benefit.

Well written? What is this? I can't even...Have you listened to the words she sings?

Well composed? Well, I guess. For over simplified 5 chords. Whatever.

Just because she wrote it does NOT mean that it is good.

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Originally Posted by oldman

I saw her mesmerize an audience of well over 10,000 at age 17.

So what? There are loads of 10,000 person audiences that like bullshitass music. See Justin Bieber. Don't tell me you think he puts out good music.

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Originally Posted by oldman

However, if she's going to put out crap, don't pay her. Send a message with your buck. She's much better than that. Artisits tend to get a little lazy at times, so this could just be a reality check for her.

Oh I'm not not for this or any other song she pukes out.

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Oh, and Carrie Underwood is a hack. She's just pretty.

Like I said before, she puts out a load of shit too, but she actually has talent.

**Lumpy** · 08-16-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

So you don't think I could pull Tswizzle?

Perhaps.

"Tswizzle"? What up, homie?!

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Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

Why do you hate me?

I'm jealous of your "New Kids On The Block" collection.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-16-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumpy

"Tswizzle"?

**Lumpy** · 08-16-2012, 10:19 PM

Ghey.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-16-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumpy

Ghey.

Oh lighten up Francis, it's funny.

It was the opening of an awards show a few years ago.

**Lumpy** · 08-16-2012, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

Oh lighten up Francis, it's funny.

It was the opening of an awards show a few years ago.

Truth be told... I didn't even click, "play". I just figured it was gonna be ghey.

dmahurin · 08-17-2012, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

Natalie portman FTW

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-17-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Lumpy

Truth be told... I didn't even click, "play". I just figured it was gonna be ghey.

Yep, you really do hate me. It''s actually pretty funny and well done imo. But just like I banned Taylors song YOU ARE NOW BANNED FROM WATCHING THAT VIDEO!

**Rausch** · 08-17-2012, 08:48 AM

If you're the person responsible for content you should be the one responsible for content.

If you take a risk and it works you should be praised. Hell, I'm just amazed there's a station out there that still has live DJ's and any input into the programming...

**Lumpy** · 08-17-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

Yep, you really do hate me. It''s actually pretty funny and well done imo. But just like I banned Taylors song YOU ARE NOW BANNED FROM WATCHING THAT VIDEO!

Damn. I really wanted to watch that video, too. Life just isn't fair.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-17-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lumpy

Damn. I really wanted to watch that video, too. Life just isn't fair.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-17-2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Rausch

If you're the person responsible for content you should be the one responsible for content.

If you take a risk and it works you should be praised. Hell, I'm just amazed there's a station out there that still has live DJ's and any input into the programming...

I am... x2?

We have 8 live jocks actually... even on weekends. We're the exception the the rule anymore and pretty proud of that. Even have a live afternoon team as well as morning team. Go us!

YourMult · 08-17-2012, 09:37 AM

The only thing more gay than liking Taylor Swift's music is being willing to admit that you like Taylor Swift's music.

08-15-2012, 05:50 PM
Dr. Johnny Fever stax of wax Join Date: Feb 2004 Casino cash: $10004900	I banned Taylor Swift today ...OK not ALL Taylor Swift... although I'd like to... but I did ban her new song "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together." Nashville goes a little more pop every single day and this one is so bubble gum teeny sweet blinding sugar high bullshitfest that I couldn't see adding it to my stations playlist and keeping any semblance of respect from actual country fans. So naturally I did what any decent Program Director would do... tested it in front of a live listening audience. The results were staggaring. 98% "don't ever play it again," 2% "I like it." The nays win. I posted on the stations facebook today that we appreciate your opinion more than anything and we're listening... Taylors new song will "never ever" be played on this station again. Our facebook has blown up today with responses... positive to about the same percentage and we've gained 52 new "friends" simply for NOT playing a song LOL. The best thing is that our in market competitor posted that "FTR we are playing Taylors new song because we believe in letting our listeners decide for themselves" and half the posts on their page are in support of us or just generally trashing Taylor and the song. Thanks for the added attention and support cross-town dumbasses. I realize not many of you probably care about this but it's made my day. It's the first time in 22 years in radio that I've banned a song. I should do it more often. shit thread DJF sucks *and not a shit was given* tl:dr Taylor Swift blows... and not in the good way
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YourMult Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Casino cash: $10004980	The only thing more gay than liking Taylor Swift's music is being willing to admit that you like Taylor Swift's music.
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