On his blog (see link below), Ken Levine has endeavored to list the “Worst Songs of All-Time. It is a good list, if such a list could ever be considered good, and includes the following (among many others):
Billy Don’t be a Hero….Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods
One Tin Soldier….Coven
Yummy Yummy Yummy….1919 Fruit Gum Co.
I’ve Never Been to Me…Charlene
Disco Duck…Rick Dees
Baby I’m a want you….Bread
Seasons in the Sun…Terry Jacks
Torn Between Two Lovers….Mary McGregor
Ben…Michael Jackson
We are the World…USA for Africa
Hello…Lionel Richie
Sometimes when we touch…Dan Hill
Muscrat Love…Capt. & Tanille
Lovin’ You…Minnie Riperton
Playground in my mind…Clint Holmes
What I want to know is this: What is the worst song you have personally owned (either a single from back in the day or a song off an album, tape, or CD). While I could name many candidates for this myself (including numerous songs from the “Saturday Night Fever” double album soundtrack and “Fernando,” the worst song ever released by ABBA), the number one worst song I have actually owned would have to be “Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft” by the Carpenters.
In my defense, let me say that this was released in 1977, when I was a high school sophomore and even geekier than I am now. But in reality, no excuse is sufficient to cover such musical bad taste. Below you will find a video of this song that mixes it with scenes from Star Trek. The fact I found this is yet another testimony to my geekiness, I’m afraid. I would say, “Enjoy it,” but I’m afraid that this isn’t really possible. So, without further ado, here is the song.
And now, my gentle readers, it is your turn. What is the worst song you have ever owned? To your shame, please leave a comment with the title and artist below.
The Worst Songs of All-Time
KEN LEVINE
Sun, 24 May 2009 03:55:00 GMT
