We Built This City
Robert Guerrero 
This is famously listed as one of the worst songs ever, but personally even tho I don't LOVE it, I like it. It's pure fun pop. Besides I think all of America and half the World can sing to it.
Offsite Link| by Anonymous | reply 102 | January 31, 2019 12:27 AM |
It is definitely a pure, fun pop song, OP. People just love to hate on it because it was a slick commercialization of Jefferson Airplane into "Starship".
Hatred of bad songs should be directed towards crap like "Macarena" and "Don't Worry Be Happy".
| by Anonymous | reply 2 | January 23, 2019 11:35 PM |
I love it!! I was 8 when it came out and it reminds me of school sanctioned skating parties and all the wholesome fun those entailed.
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | January 23, 2019 11:37 PM |
I’ve always thought it was awful.
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | January 23, 2019 11:38 PM |
I did double anal for the 1st time when this song came out.
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | January 23, 2019 11:39 PM |
R3 I was just about to post the same thing! This song takes me straight back to Friday nights at the skating rink.
| by Anonymous | reply 6 | January 23, 2019 11:39 PM |
R5, I was getting ready to say the same thing! Takes me back to the cock club
| by Anonymous | reply 7 | January 23, 2019 11:42 PM |
You fucked my tits and ate my ass!
| by Anonymous | reply 8 | January 23, 2019 11:44 PM |
OP - you're just slightly confused or ill informed. Yes, it's considered a horrible song, (along the line of Run Joey Run), but it's the video that was considered one of the worst ever at the time it came out. The video is truly horrible.
About a year back, someone posted an article on DL chronicling the making of and release of the video, and how it was received. Do a google search.
| by Anonymous | reply 9 | January 23, 2019 11:45 PM |
R9 lives inside his own asshole. It’s one of the worst songs ever and is on many lists.
| by Anonymous | reply 11 | January 23, 2019 11:47 PM |
Because Grace was so cool and then she turned into that.
I'm obsessed with mid/late 60s music, but had the misfortune of being a child when this version of Grace was around. Shit music like this was popular when I was a kid.
| by Anonymous | reply 12 | January 23, 2019 11:50 PM |
I'm going to shameful admit that I have a fondness for the pure Starship cheese of "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now." You know, from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack to Mannequin.
Fun fact: Because of that song, Grace was the eldest woman to have a Billboard #1 until Cher with "Believe."
| by Anonymous | reply 13 | January 23, 2019 11:52 PM |
r13, 54 years later and STILL nobody has beat me as the oldest man, and oldest artist to ever have a #1 Hit!
And I don't think anybody ever will either. Hee!
| by Anonymous | reply 14 | January 23, 2019 11:56 PM |
I think Paul Kantner was calling in bomb threats while the band was recording the album this song was on. And Kantner was able to legally prevent the group from using the name "Jefferson Starship" on the record album and any singles.
| by Anonymous | reply 15 | January 24, 2019 12:05 AM |
OMG, that's funny, R15. And I can't blame him. Horrific music.
RIP, Paul.
| by Anonymous | reply 16 | January 24, 2019 12:06 AM |
Like previous posters have said, it has to be viewed through the lens of wha Jefferson Airplane was. If viewed that way, yeah it really sucks.
| by Anonymous | reply 17 | January 24, 2019 12:06 AM |
This from the band who did the iconic “White Rabbit” back in their drug days? Ah - the perils of sobriety.
| by Anonymous | reply 18 | January 24, 2019 12:07 AM |
It's typical 80's sell out corporate rock.
May they all burn in hell.
| by Anonymous | reply 19 | January 24, 2019 12:08 AM |
The song is tolerable but that video is cringeworthy
| by Anonymous | reply 20 | January 24, 2019 12:10 AM |
What is the you fucked my tits from? I know it, but can’t place it. Googling doesn’t help.
Sex in the City?
| by Anonymous | reply 22 | January 24, 2019 12:22 AM |
Well, at least Grace made a ton of money off of it. I really liked Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now, which came out a year or two later.
| by Anonymous | reply 23 | January 24, 2019 12:35 AM |
I love that song too, r23. Let 'em say we're CRAY-ZEHHH!!!
| by Anonymous | reply 24 | January 24, 2019 12:37 AM |
I can't believe there are three people in the world with the same shameful secret. Thank you, beautiful people.
| by Anonymous | reply 25 | January 24, 2019 12:38 AM |
R5 can now stick a whole hockey team up her gaping snatch. Good for you, cuntbag.
| by Anonymous | reply 26 | January 24, 2019 12:50 AM |
R26 writes greeting cards for Hallmark. You can just tell.
| by Anonymous | reply 27 | January 24, 2019 12:53 AM |
This is a bad rock and roll song? How can anybody tell?
| by Anonymous | reply 28 | January 24, 2019 12:59 AM |
[quote]I did double anal for the 1st time when this song came out.
I think we need to hear more about this. Did the song CAUSE you to have double anal?
| by Anonymous | reply 29 | January 24, 2019 1:00 AM |
[quote]This is a bad rock and roll song? How can anybody tell?
To even call it "rock and roll" is an insult. I've heard more cutting edge music coming from those animatronic animals at Chuck E' Cheese.
| by Anonymous | reply 30 | January 24, 2019 1:05 AM |
I love all things Grace Slick. Even those considered embarrassing by others. One of my fave 'gulity pleasure' of hers is Layin' It On the Line from the Nuclear Furniture album. Paul Kantner had left right before they made the video. Mick & Slick in '88!
Oh and anyone who hates WBTC can go fuck themselves cuz I love Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now just as much if not more.
So there.
Offsite Link| by Anonymous | reply 31 | January 24, 2019 1:08 AM |
I found the original demo. Still sounds pretty cheesy even with his good singing voice.
Offsite Link| by Anonymous | reply 32 | January 24, 2019 1:09 AM |
I have to think Grace in her 40s was looking to shore up her financial security for her elder years and this song and the one from Mannequin we’re a means to that end.
| by Anonymous | reply 33 | January 24, 2019 1:21 AM |
If Marconi played the mamba, it probably went something like this.
Offsite Link| by Anonymous | reply 34 | January 24, 2019 1:27 AM |
It needs more dance moves.
Offsite Link| by Anonymous | reply 35 | January 24, 2019 1:34 AM |
That song is worse than We Built This City.
| by Anonymous | reply 36 | January 24, 2019 1:36 AM |
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now is a great pop song, I don't fucking care what anybody says.
| by Anonymous | reply 37 | January 24, 2019 1:41 AM |
R3, that was the corniest thing I have ever heard, LOL
| by Anonymous | reply 38 | January 24, 2019 4:22 AM |
Jesus R27, that made me laugh so hard my cat left the room.
| by Anonymous | reply 39 | January 24, 2019 4:54 AM |
The worst song ever is Joan Jett's I Love Rock and Roll. I hate that song. So corny and she looks like she smells.
| by Anonymous | reply 40 | January 24, 2019 5:04 AM |
R40 choke on a snatch. I Love Rock N Roll is one of the best songs ever. Someone in their 80s would not know that. Cunt.
| by Anonymous | reply 41 | January 24, 2019 8:17 AM |
It's a classic 80s pop track. Sorry but it's far from one of the worst of the 80s let alone all time.
| by Anonymous | reply 42 | January 24, 2019 8:21 AM |
My dick's all shitty
My dick's all shitty from your - ass - hole
| by Anonymous | reply 43 | January 24, 2019 8:29 AM |
R41, I knew this would anger a lesbian. Are you 35 pounds overweight and wear flannel?
| by Anonymous | reply 45 | January 24, 2019 11:01 AM |
R22, it’s from “you fucked my tits and you rattled my cunt”.
| by Anonymous | reply 46 | January 24, 2019 11:09 PM |
I liked it too, even though deep inside I knew it kind of sucked. I remember at the time making fun of the song, but I'd always leave it on and sing along.
This was another one I liked. I think it was their last hit with Grace Slick still in the group.
Offsite Link| by Anonymous | reply 47 | January 24, 2019 11:23 PM |
I thought the worst song was "Break My Stride" by Matthew somebody?
| by Anonymous | reply 49 | January 24, 2019 11:47 PM |
R49, no, that’s a really fun song. It gets a pass.
| by Anonymous | reply 50 | January 24, 2019 11:49 PM |
I'm looking at Blender's 50 worst songs and some of the choices are odd.
Meat Loaf "I'd Do anything for Love", Billy Joel "We Didn't Start The Fire", S&G "The Sounds of Silence"?? Really?? Those get on the worst list but not "Total Eclipse of the Heart" or "Head Over Heels" ?
| by Anonymous | reply 51 | January 25, 2019 12:12 AM |
Karma Chameleon needs to be near the top of the list too.
| by Anonymous | reply 52 | January 25, 2019 12:14 AM |
The worst songs are drivel like "Seasons in the Sun," or "One Tin Soldier." Or kiddy crap like "Playground In My Mind".
| by Anonymous | reply 53 | January 25, 2019 1:45 AM |
Here's my vote for worst song ever.
Offsite Link| by Anonymous | reply 54 | January 25, 2019 2:01 AM |
Grace Slick retired from the music business in the late 80s because she was middle-aged by and she said she felt ridiculous on a rock and roll stage when she was pushing 50.
| by Anonymous | reply 56 | January 25, 2019 8:49 PM |
All the Ariana Del Ray crap of the 21st century is the worst music in the world. "We Built This City" isn't a good song, but it's better than 90% of contemporary musicheiss.
| by Anonymous | reply 57 | January 25, 2019 9:08 PM |
Grace's book is a blast. Made no apologies about fucking every member of the group except for Marty because they made love on the stage.
The best part is that she came from a very refined upbringing, finishing school and all.
| by Anonymous | reply 58 | January 25, 2019 9:13 PM |
Does Grace Slick's pussy stink?
| by Anonymous | reply 59 | January 25, 2019 9:20 PM |
I love the overwrought campiness of songs like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "One Tin Soldier".
Bonnie Tyler is the Neely O'Hara of Rock and Roll.
| by Anonymous | reply 60 | January 25, 2019 9:21 PM |
I had heard "Total Eclipse" before, but it made no impression until Finn and Jesse St. James sang "Bright Eyes" at Rachel.
Offsite Link| by Anonymous | reply 61 | January 25, 2019 9:50 PM |
Geez, I like the 70s MOR sonhs like Miracles, Gor your Love and Count on me more than the 80s dreck.
Offsite Link| by Anonymous | reply 62 | January 25, 2019 10:22 PM |
Of course you do, r62. It's better.
| by Anonymous | reply 63 | January 25, 2019 10:33 PM |
"Total Eclipse of the Heart" is still a favorite of mine. SO 80s, so camp and so much fun.
| by Anonymous | reply 64 | January 25, 2019 10:46 PM |
The worst 80s song is Infatuation by Rod Stewart.
| by Anonymous | reply 65 | January 25, 2019 10:47 PM |
Thanks to you cunts, I have had We Built This City stuck in my head all day. I hate you cunts.
| by Anonymous | reply 66 | January 25, 2019 11:12 PM |
Funny how music defines our live Even the cheesiest songs.. I was 22yr moving to glamours EL Lay wiith my first boyfriend. Christopher. Crazy in love . Driving cross country in his Mazda SE pickup,Just the two of us. All our stuff under a tarp. Stopping to do a joint and fuck. Built this City playing every 10 minutes on the radio. Kings of the World.! . When I hear it played on the oldies station I smile and get teary. Don't ya remember? Yes I do.
| by Anonymous | reply 68 | January 25, 2019 11:32 PM |
I hate time and how life is cruel
| by Anonymous | reply 69 | January 25, 2019 11:39 PM |
r68 it's amazing how a song can instantly transport you back in time, and you can remember things so vividly from what you were doing back then.
| by Anonymous | reply 70 | January 26, 2019 12:17 AM |
I like the “Find Your Way Back - No Way Out” era.
| by Anonymous | reply 71 | January 26, 2019 12:58 AM |
You’re gonna love Dionne Warwick’s version.
| by Anonymous | reply 72 | January 26, 2019 1:00 AM |
Pat Benatar's "We Are Young" I dry heave whenever I even think of it.
| by Anonymous | reply 73 | January 26, 2019 1:38 AM |
Pat Benetar’s “We Belong” is way worse. Those hand claps!
| by Anonymous | reply 74 | January 26, 2019 4:40 AM |
OMFG I can't believe someone upthread put that horrendous Billy Joel song in the same category as Head over Heels. That's a great song, and if you get a good, MSFL version through headphones it's amazing, even for an 80s keyboard sound.
| by Anonymous | reply 75 | January 26, 2019 5:30 AM |
[quote]Pat Benatar's "We Are Young" I dry heave whenever I even think of it.
By any chance are you referring to "Love Is a Battlefield"?
| by Anonymous | reply 76 | January 26, 2019 6:29 AM |
Yea, sorry, it's "Love Is A Battlefield". It's like it was a edgy rock song designed by committee...which it probably was.
| by Anonymous | reply 78 | January 26, 2019 4:15 PM |
Love the song....always picks me up!!
| by Anonymous | reply 79 | January 26, 2019 4:32 PM |
R22, turn in your gay card immediately.
It is Sex AND the City. Not Sex IN The City.
God I hate that mistake.
| by Anonymous | reply 80 | January 26, 2019 4:48 PM |
"Love Is A Battlefield" has such a craptastic, camp 80s video. We had a big thread about it here.
| by Anonymous | reply 81 | January 26, 2019 5:49 PM |
The song sucked donkey puss. Jefferson Starship should have stopped right after 1983. My two cents.
| by Anonymous | reply 82 | January 26, 2019 5:54 PM |
Starship was Grace's 401k. She cashed out and retired after they had their string of hits in the mid/late 80s.
| by Anonymous | reply 83 | January 26, 2019 5:56 PM |
r80 God, I hate that show.
| by Anonymous | reply 84 | January 26, 2019 6:02 PM |
Paul Kantner, God rest his soul, was a very cantankerous and unpleasant man who fought with everybody.
| by Anonymous | reply 85 | January 26, 2019 6:03 PM |
The second half of the 80s was polluted with 60s burnouts turned sellouts who suddenly craved commercial/chart success.
I also recall Grateful Dead with touch of grey and Pink Floyd with learning to fly, but yeah, this steaming turd was the runt of that litter.
| by Anonymous | reply 86 | January 26, 2019 8:40 PM |
We Built This City isn't a very good song, but I would never call it the worst song ever.
| by Anonymous | reply 87 | January 27, 2019 1:26 AM |
The nadir of the 60s-70s guys doing 80s overproduced schlock is Jimmy Page and his dumb late 80s band The Firm. Two terrible, terrible albums. And he was so fucked up that even in the music videos he was sitting in a chair on stage, playing, because he couldn’t even be bothered to get his shit together enough to STAND UP.
| by Anonymous | reply 88 | January 27, 2019 5:38 AM |
Robbie Robertson from the Band is one of a few 60s icons who made a spectacular comeback in the 80s
Offsite Link| by Anonymous | reply 89 | January 27, 2019 7:12 PM |
[quote]Yes, it's considered a horrible song, (along the line of Run Joey Run),
Omg. Yes, it is a terrible song coming from what used to be a legit rock band, but it is nowhere near as bad as Run, Joey, Run.
| by Anonymous | reply 90 | January 27, 2019 7:32 PM |
Too bad his looks will never make a comeback, r89. He was a gorgeous man in his prime.
Offsite Link| by Anonymous | reply 91 | January 27, 2019 7:39 PM |
I listened to the song after reading this thread. The thing that annoyed me is not so much the song, it's the 80s production: the loud drums, the cold staccato synthesizers all try to sound "New Wave" but end up sounding incredibly dated.
| by Anonymous | reply 92 | January 27, 2019 11:13 PM |
R92 Most 80s New Wave and pop has aged terribly. Much of it is unlistenable. The repetition is unbearable. Listen to almost any song like Don't You Want Me and 3/4 of the lyrics are just repeating Don't You Want Me. The song Black Cars by Gino Vannelli is the same. 80s music like that with tired unoriginal synths is just bad. We Built This City is nothing but annoying repetition. Sad too because they both have excellent powerful voices. That is the only positive about 80s music is most of them were excellent singers.
| by Anonymous | reply 93 | January 30, 2019 11:07 PM |
R94 get aids and die a horrible death. LOL. If only that were possible these days.
| by Anonymous | reply 95 | January 30, 2019 11:21 PM |
[quote] I think Paul Kantner was calling in bomb threats while the band was recording the album this song was on. And Kantner was able to legally prevent the group from using the name "Jefferson Starship" on the record album and any singles.
I'm with Op. I always liked We Built This City. But I also assumed it was a coded slapback against Kanter's "corporation games". He wouldn't let them be Jefferson Starship so "who cares they're always changing corporation names". Maybe that was right and maybe it wasn't, but to me it added a very interesting extra layer to the song.
My favorite version of Grace was before the Jefferson Airplane. I would have loved to time travel and catch her show before she became a star.
Offsite Link| by Anonymous | reply 97 | January 30, 2019 11:32 PM |
Grace is still kicking. She'll be 80 this year, if you can believe it.
| by Anonymous | reply 98 | January 30, 2019 11:40 PM |
The video got ridiculously heavy rotation on MTV. It was on the radio all the time. I hated the song then, and I hate it now. It deserves to be on the shittiest songs ever list, right near the top.
| by Anonymous | reply 100 | January 30, 2019 11:52 PM |
I truly hated this song with a passion. How absurd that it was nominated for a Grammy in 1986. I couldn’t move fast enough to punch another radio button when this song came on!
R86’s post is correct that the 80s had some1960s bands trying to get new life with MTV. But I disagree about the Dead. I liked Into the Dark (1987) and Built to Last (1989). Built to Last had such a beautiful song by Brent Midland, to his baby girl. Came out right before he stupidly OD’d in 1990.
Offsite Link| by Anonymous | reply 101 | January 31, 2019 12:18 AM |
