Music I banned Taylor Swift today - Page 6

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

ChiefsCountry · 08-15-2012, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by listopencil

Which one?

Blown Away

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-15-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplicity

But seriously, real country is so awesome.

There ya go. Attention paid.

BIG_DADDY · 08-15-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Blown Away

Underpants is easy to like. I think she is going to be around for a long time.

Simplicity · 08-15-2012, 07:39 PM

NOTE: Video contains some offensive language. Watch at own risk.

ChiefsCountry · 08-15-2012, 07:40 PM

Hey look the 14 year old is trying to be clever.

Simplicity · 08-15-2012, 07:43 PM

Let's sing about cows, beer, and our sisters.

KChiefer · 08-15-2012, 07:43 PM

Nice. A station here used to do "Hump it or Dump it" to get feedback on what ppl liked.

And if you have to fill that poppier void, go with Jenny Lewis. Love her!

Simplicity · 08-15-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Hey look the 14 year old is trying to be clever.

I'd rather be 15 then 51.

BIG_DADDY · 08-15-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplicity

NOTE: Video contains some offensive language. Watch at own risk.

That song makes me want to shoot that dude in the face with a high powered rifle at short range and I even like some rap.

There is a lot of great country music dude, give it a rest.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-15-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Underpants is easy to like. I think she is going to be around for a long time.

Underpants is a fantastic talent. Great voice. I hope she stops singing shitty songs.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-15-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KChiefer

Nice. A station here used to do "Hump it or Dump it" to get feedback on what ppl liked.

And if you have to fill that poppier void, go with Jenny Lewis. Love her!

We do the "Miller Lite Good Call." Same thing. It's just an easy way for radio to test new music while making it a feature and making money.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-15-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplicity

I'd rather be 15 then 51.

But try as you may you will eventually be 51. There's nothing you can do about it. And it'll be here day after tomorrow.

I say this with all due respect because I like you... but it may be time for you to go to another thread.

Simplicity · 08-15-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

But try as you may you will eventually be 51. There's nothing you can do about it. And it'll be here day after tomorrow.

I say this with all due respect because I like you... but it may be time for you to go to another thread.

Well I just don't understand the "Kid, 3 year old, etc" shit even makes sense. Everyone (well most people) were 14 and 15 and 16 and 17 and 18 years old once in their lives. How the **** do I have control of when I am/was born.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-15-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplicity

Well I just don't understand the "Kid, 3 year old, etc" shit even makes sense. Everyone (well most people) were 14 and 15 and 16 and 17 and 18 years old once in their lives. How the **** do I have control of when I am/was born.

You're missing the point. Just go to football practice before everyone decides you're a dumbass because you aren't.

BIG_DADDY · 08-15-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

Underpants is a fantastic talent. Great voice. I hope she stops singing shitty songs.

When I frist saw her on American Idol I told lil momma I thought she had the potential to be the top female recording artist of all time. Her song selection continues to deteriorate though. She needs to get a grip on that.

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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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