I generally don't like band/performer X, but I really like song Y

I generally don’t like the Black Eyed Peas, but I really like “I’ve gotta feeling”.

I generally don’t like Toto, but I really like “Africa”.
I generally don’t like Don Henley, but I really like “Boys of Summer”.
I generally don’t like Van Halen, but I really like “Jump”.
I generally don’t like Olivia Newton-John, but I really like “Magic”… and “You’re The One That I Want”… oh yeah, and “Xanadu”… OMG! Maybe I DO like Olivia Newton-John!!! :eek:

Damn, beaten to it in the second post!

This is my immediate answer to this oft-posed question. Except for about two songs, I loathe and despise The Eagles, Henley in particular.

But there’s simply no denying what a great song “Boys of Summer” is. I justify it by saying it’s Mike Campbell’s guitar work and overall musical direction that makes it what it is.

I generally don’t like Whitesnake, but I love “Is This Love?”

I generally do not like Linkin Park, but damn it to hell “Breaking the Habit” is so catchy!

I can’t stand The Eagles, but I like all of the singles that made it to the radio from the individual members.

I loathed rheumy eyed OLD Huey Lewis and His News, the sight of him made me queasy. But. I liked “Heart and Soul”.

Elvis.

But I love Latest Flame and Heartbreak Hotel.

Agreed on all counts, but I love Dirty Laundry, Driving with My Eyes Closed and Down at the Sunset Grill by Henley (dammit).

Dirty Laundry:

Henley comes across as a douche a lot, but them’s some great lyrics in a great song…

U2 and I Will Follow.

I do not like Linkin Park, but Bleed It Out is darn catchy.

Counting Crows. Hate them.

A Long December. Good song.

I generally don’t like Usher, but I really like Yeah.

I wouldn’t be caught dead owning a KISS album, but I do love “Beth.”

Coldplay/ “Viva la Vida”

Justin Bieber’s “Baby” is a great song. But I can’t say I don’t like him otherwise – it’s the only song of his I’ve heard. Maybe his whole album is great.

–Cliffy

This is the band I don’t like, but the song I like is ‘‘The Scientist.’’

[Insert name of many one hit wonders]

I generally don’t like Fleet Foxes, but I like “Mykonos.”

I generally don’t like Of Montreal, but I love “Gallery Piece”

I generally don’t like Arcade Fire, but I like “Neighborhood #2.”

I generally don’t like Buckcherry, but I really like “Everything.”

I generally don’t like The Bodeans, but I really like “Fade Away.”

I generally don’t like Dave Matthews, but I really like “Gravedigger.”

I generally HATE Hootie and The Blowfish, but I really like “Be The One.”

Red Hot Chili Peppers / “Three Days”

Fergie / “Clumsy”

Sugar Ray / “Mean Machine”

U2 or Brian Eno / “One Minute Warning” (from a collaborative album)