Bill, a car can be proven to be not worth fixing (but even then, I'm sure that someone, somewhere, is restoring their Yugo). But a song is completely subjective. A song that most "experts" would agree is a bad song, may become a hit.

Now, having said that, I've often told clients that I didn't think their songs or singing were worth expensive recordings. Right now, I can't recall one instance where the client agreed. I know of several who left me, went down the street, and hired another (often more expensive) producer.

My general question, though, is this: is it unethical for a producer to not give their unsolicited opinion on the worth or "readiness" of a song? Even though I often give my opinion (imagine that!) I don't think someone who doesn't is being unethical.

You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash

It's only music.
-niteshift

Mike Dunbar Music