Originally Posted By DAR Now that I've heard Brittney's new "song" Gimme More at least four times, I've been inspired to find out what are some of the worst songs ever made. Gimme More is not quite at the level yet but it's pretty unlistenable. So let's see them what do you think are the worst songs. I believe in the concept of heaven and hell. In Heaven I believe there are angels singing on high. Glorious hymns and bells. The most beautiful sounds you will ever hear. In the other place I believe that you hear Paradise by the Dashboard Light by Meatloaf played forever and ever and ever and ever and ever.
Originally Posted By Kira I used to be a huge Britney fan "way back when", before she went crazy, I really enjoyed her music. But reading this topic reminds me that I can't get myself to enjoy "Gimme More" no matter how much I want to. I really want to like it (after all she was one of my 'idols'), but when she sings the chorus I can't help but think she literally sounds like a croaking dying frog... 'Gimme moo-aar'. Am I alone in thinking this? I can't really think of any songs off the top of my head that I would consider to be the worst of all time. But I'll be sure to chime in when I come across one!
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove Oh, Jim, I give you an "amen". "I Am Woman" "Seasons in the Sun" "Feelings" "Kokomo" "Achy Breaky Heart"
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I know it was a HUGE hit when I was teen, but I couldn't stand Debbie Boone's "You Light Up My Life."
Originally Posted By christiemarsh88 I'll second "Achy Breaky Heart" Also: Rufus Wainwright's "I'm Going to a Town". It's pretty impossible for me to listen to a song where he sings "I'm so tired of you, America" over and over again. I love RW's music, but if you hate America that much, try to change it! Also also: ABBA's "I Have a Dream" I love ABBA (I'll admit it) but I hate this song.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston. Ye gods how I hate it. Wailing, droning, hideous.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove Dznygrl, sorry to offend. It's just always gotten on my last nerve, for some reason. Just seems formulaic and trite... I was going to put "You Light Up My Life" earlier, too, but thought I would be assassinated for it. Breaking the rules: while I think he's a great composer/arranger, Neil Diamond DRIVES ME UP THE WALL (not in the good way) so I'll throw in most of his songs. Except "America". The patriot in me loves it.
Originally Posted By EdisYoda Yes, I too despise Achy Breaky Heart, but I love Weird Al's take off on it.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 You light up my life I am woman Sister Christian and anything by Celine Dion
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston. Wailing, droning, hideous.>> Not to mention, "Wailing, show-boat-y, wailing, over-the-top, wailing, and over-wraught." It's #1 With A Bullet on my list. Someone recently asked Dolly Parton, who wrote the song -- and who did an actual listenable version of it -- what she thought of Whitney's version. Dolly diplomatically said, "Well, let me say this. If I weren't already a wealthy woman, her recording of that song would have made me one." Also near the top of my list (and not previously mentioned): "My Ding-A-Ling" "Squeeze Box" And every other rock or blues song whose lyrics consist basically of a one-line dirty double-entendre.
Originally Posted By Mr X "she works hard for the money" "hot stuff" And "the shaving cream song" (to continue the Inspectors line of thinking). <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaving_Cream_28song" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S having_Cream_28song</a>%29 Bleech!!!!
Originally Posted By alexbook I'm not convinced there's really such a thing as a "bad" song, though there are certainly songs I've heard far, far too many times. As for bad performances or bad arrangements, you guys haven't gotten close to the worst. Check out the "Golden Throats" CDs, or the "Annoying Music Show." Not in any particular order, here are ten recordings I wouldn't mind not hearing again: 1. Mrs. Miller, "Downtown" 2. Bee Gees, "Night Fever" 3. Kool and the Gang, "Celebration" 4. Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash - "It Ain't Me Babe" 5. Eddie Owen - "The Times They Are A-Changin'" 6. Leonard Nimoy - "If I Had a Hammer" 7. Collin Raye - "Circle of Life" 8. Pat Boone - "Crazy Train" 9. Village People - "YMCA" 10. Joss Whedon - "Something to Sing About"
Originally Posted By Labuda I'm shocked no one has as yet mentioned Tiny Bubbles! And pardon me while I assassinate those of you who dislike You Light Up My Life.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Where oh where do I begin: Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band God, I hated this song. Talk about, ugh, nevermind Stand By Your Man - Tammy Wynette Yeah, let him beat the ... , sick sick sick! Sailin' - Christopher Cross Someone shoot him and put him out of his misery! Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Riders Please Eileen go and let's not ever hear them sing about you again. Rico Sauve - Gerardo You just have to wonder how some acts ever get signed?! Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue - Toby Keith When this came out I wanted to barf that this was suppose to represent being patriotic. I got more...
