songwriting is not for everyone

Like the rubberneckers who slow traffic, because they just can't resist seeing the car accident, like those strangely fascinated by Charlie Sheen's downward spiral, I have become hooked by this horrible, no-good, very bad song called "Friday". And it seems I'm not the only one! If you haven't seen it yet, then you've probably heard about it.

Here's the background. Apparently, there's a company in L.A. called Ark Music that helps young artists get a feel for the recording industry. Thirteen year-old Rebecca Black had her mom pay the $2000 and Rebecca got the choice to pick between 2 songs to record. (I'm pretty sure Rebecca picked the wrong song! :P)

It was released on March 11th and when somebody at Comedy Central stumbled upon it and posted it on their blog (under the title "songwriting isn't for everyone"), it became a viral sensation for better or for worse! (I think it was for "worse".)

My "favorite" part is the bridge, if you can hang in there that long. It's around 2:06 on the video.

Since I've been songwriting myself in recent years, I am strangely mesmerized by this song. I've only watched it once. I'm afraid to watch it more, because I hear that it can easily become an earworm. You've been forewarned....