After many months and many fallen contenders (“Timothy,” “Cats in the Cradle,” “Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia,” “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” and on and on) we’re down to our final two. Let’s break ‘em down, Dick Vitale style (which, ironically, is also pretty creepy):
First we have CLAIR, by Gilbert O’Sullivan.
WHAT’S CREEPY ABOUT IT? It’s a love song from a grown man to a little girl. Not an “I love this kid, she’s a pip” love song but rather an “I want to marry her” love song. Plus the guy who wants to marry the little girl is named Gilbert O’ Sullivan.
WATCH HIM LIP SYNC IT HERE: Clair
Then we have “Honey” by Bobby Goldsboro. Technically, this song came out in the late 60′s but after an exhaustive appeal to the Board of Governors it was allowed in this contest and in true “Rudy” fashion, made it all the way to the finals.
WHAT’S CREEPY ABOUT IT? It’s a song about a guy who’s always laughing at his young, dopey wife. Then she dies. With no warning. Creepy and very hard to dance to.
WATCH HIM LIP SYNC IT HERE: Honey
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Creepy Polls
After Many Months and Many Brackets it Comes Down to These Two -- Which is the Creepiest Song of the 70's?
- Clair (Gilbert O' Sullivan) (50%, 63 Votes)
- Honey (Bobby Goldsboro) (50%, 62 Votes)
Total Voters: 125
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Besides being one of the world’s most respected creepiologists, David Bickel is a writer and producer who has been working in television since Clinton was president. His credits include “Hiller and Diller” starring Richard Lewis and Kevin Nealon, and a nine-year stint on the Emmy-nominated show “The King of Queens.” He is currently working on the series he developed, “Motorcity” for the Walt Disney Company.
Lisa
10 months ago
My vote goes for “Timothy” by the Buoys
Alan Goldenhar
1 month ago
Honey is creepy, however I would give the honor to “Horse with no name”. Why can’t you remember your name in the desert? Also, as a former English major I would say that the line: “There ain’t no one for to give you no pain” is really poorly constructed!