LOL I'm pretty tolerant when it comes to music... there are lots of songs I don't really care for, but I don't mind hearing them once in awhile.. for me to really despise a song, it usually has to have a hip-hop or rap element to it.



I feel that.  I hate rap music.  HATE it.  I don't even know why they call it music, because it's basically 4 minutes of someone grunting and groaning and occasionally saying "bling", "bitch", "ho" and "word" over some recycled music or some beat that sounds recycled.  My sister listens to 95.5FM here in Atlanta, which is basically your urban station.....they play some pop/r&b, but not a lot and it seems like that crap is on all the time.

I mean that new song by Nelly is actually about teeth.  TEETH. 

Rap Music does suck.  The only time it ever sounds good is when it is used with a dance or techno song.  Other than that, rap and hip-hop is all crap.  It's all about drugs, bitches, violence, guns...  Did you know if you play a rap song backwards, the guy gets out of jail? ;D

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Two words: Tim Dog.



Must've been deaf when I bought his album.... :P


OMG I remember him.  That song he did "F*ck Compton" was horrible, yet very popular  :-\\ 

No. The worst song ever is "A Man Without Love" by Engelbert Humperdinck (1968).

I dare you to download it. As a matter-of-fact, I double-dog dare you.

No........

But some songs by Yoko Ono come awefully close!  ;D

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the worst song of all time is, in fact, "we built this city on rock and roll." i think they did a study once that established this scientifically.

the worst song of all time is, in fact, "we built this city on rock and roll." i think they did a study once that established this scientifically.


Ummmmmmm..... I like that song.  :-[  ::)  ;D

I never liked Styx. Too sugary for me. But thier sound always reminds me of the 70s.

And Starship was a band of talented musicians. Just go back to the Jefferson Starship (Airplane) days. They just nixed the "Jefferson" part (and lost a band member or two, I think) and then tried to go full on bubble gum pop in order to make some $$. It worked for a short time and then they faded away. Last I knew Mickey Thomas (and what is called "Starship" now) was touring small coffee shops, etc. but that was mid 90s.

The worst song of all time is either "Achy Brecky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus or the titanic theme song by Celine Dion(cant remember the name right now but it sucked).

The worst song of all time is either "Achy Brecky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus or the titanic theme song by Celine Dion(cant remember the name right now but it sucked).
I do not wish to repeat the title of the Celine Dion hit for it is so bad!

I do not wish to repeat the title of the Celine Dion hit for it is so bad!


That's the price you gotta pay for marriage, Philip. ;)

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And Starship was a band of talented musicians. Just go back to the Jefferson Starship (Airplane) days. They just nixed the "Jefferson" part (and lost a band member or two, I think) and then tried to go full on bubble gum pop in order to make some $$. It worked for a short time and then they faded away. Last I knew Mickey Thomas (and what is called "Starship" now) was touring small coffee shops, etc. but that was mid 90s.


JA/Jefferson Starship is alright by me, but they seems to have lost something vital when Marty Balin went solo. I'm indifferent to most of Starship's 80s output. 

No........

But some songs by Yoko Ono come awefully close!  ;D
omg! i forgot about yoko!

yoko's songs are the musical equivalent of that monty python episode about the joke that makes you laugh until you die. if you listen to a yoko song and survive, you lucked out.

I cannot really describe the vocal output of Yoko Ono as songs.

i almost have to appreciate someone so boldly willing to be bad as yoko.

not really, though. i heard she threw a concert and then had to cancel it because NOT A SINGLE PERSON BOUGHT A TICKET. might be an urban myth, but just that such a thing is even at all plausible should illustrate how unspeakably bad yoko songs are.

It definitely makes my list of one of the worst songs ever...  :o

"Oh Sherrie" from Steve Perry, actually anything from Journey would top my list of "worst songs"...  :P

"Oh Sherrie" from Steve Perry, actually anything from Journey would top my list of "worst songs"...  :P



Hey now, I like Journey.

Hey now, I like Journey.
i actually also like journey. "open arms" is a tune that hasn't dated particularly well, though, i tell ya.

i actually also like journey. "open arms" is a tune that hasn't dated particularly well, though, i tell ya.



This may sound blasphemous, but I like Mariah Carey's version better.

"Oh Sherrie" from Steve Perry, actually anything from Journey would top my list of "worst songs"...  :P


Shame on you  ;)

Steve Perry and Journey are great :)

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YO WUT CHU TALKIN BOUT RAP IS DA SHIZNIT




Fo shizzle ma nizzle, yo.  Werd.  Peace out, homie. 

Styx had a good concept album with "Grand Illusion," but went to the well once too often and "Kilroy" was the result.  While "Mr. Roboto" wasn't my favorite Styx song, it seems a far cry from the worst ever.  "Teen Angel," "Leader of the Pack," "Last Kiss," "Honey" and a host of tear-jerkers come to mind.  The ridiculous "Teddy Bear" simply heads up a list of "bad" country songs that could include anything by "Whisperin' Bill" Anderson or Conway Twitty. 

Just personal opinions, of course.  But Styx and Nelly don't seem to deserve company such as this.

Styx had a good concept album with "Grand Illusion," but went to the well once too often and "Kilroy" was the result.  While "Mr. Roboto" wasn't my favorite Styx song, it seems a far cry from the worst ever.  "Teen Angel," "Leader of the Pack," "Last Kiss," "Honey" and a host of tear-jerkers come to mind.  The ridiculous "Teddy Bear" simply heads up a list of "bad" country songs that could include anything by "Whisperin' Bill" Anderson or Conway Twitty. 

Just personal opinions, of course.  But Styx and Nelly don't seem to deserve company such as this.


It's all subjective. I think we can all agree on that. However, I'm curious why you singled out those (mostly) teen tragedy tracks from the 60s. I don't think anybody has ever considered them as anything more than what they are...pop, pure and simple. I'm certain the same could be said for a handful of sad sack power ballads from the 80s. Need I mention Air Supply?

BTW, I've got a soft spot in my heart for Bobby Goldsboro, so watch it.  ;) "Watchin' Scotty grow..."

Released in 1989 I have always considered Sonia's You'll Never Stop Me From Loving You to have been pretty bad.

Charlene: "I've Never Been to Me" (1982) is my perennial candidate for the worst song EVER!  Styx did some real stinkeroos, but "Mr. Roboto" was cool.  It sounds cheesy, it  always did, but it was cheesy in a good way!

Charlene: "I've Never Been to Me" (1982) is my perennial candidate for the worst song EVER!  Styx did some real stinkeroos, but "Mr. Roboto" was cool.  It sounds cheesy, it  always did, but it was cheesy in a good way!


I agree..... I've Never Been to Me  is pretty bad.....  ;D

You Light Up My Life (from the mid seventies) and Endless Love, are also bad too.  ::)

At first, it just seems like a really cheesy synth song, but when you get to the part where DeYoung is thanking Mr. Roboto like a sarcastic 11-year-old the song is just truly awful (and hilarious!)  ;D


You know I can tolerate the 'Mr.Roboto' song by Styx because I was 12 years the time it came out so I did enjoyed it. It is kind of cheesy now. One group I just didnt like during their popularity was Huey Lewis and the News.  The silly videos Huey Lewis voice made me put my hands over my ears.  Im sorry I never was a fan.

You know I can tolerate the 'Mr.Roboto' song by Styx because I was 12 years the time it came out so I did enjoyed it. It is kind of cheesy now. One group I just didnt like during their popularity was Huey Lewis and the News.  The silly videos Huey Lewis voice made me put my hands over my ears.  Im sorry I never was a fan.
i always hated huey lewis and the news and there was this 80s band i was in, we did a huey lewis song -- i wanna think of which one but i've got hanzel and gretyl blasting into my skull loud enough to give me an aneurysm right now, so it'll have to wait -- and i really loved it! crappy to listen to, fun as hell to play, with a great solo in it.

i'm having the same experience with my current band doing a U2 song and a pearl jam song -- both bands i thought i hated but i LOVE doing these songs!  ??? i dunno what it means.

hanzel und gretyl, on the other hand, i love love love to listen to, and hate to play. friggin' dumb-A stock guitar riffs.

Charlene: "I've Never Been to Me" (1982) is my perennial candidate for the worst song EVER! 


It may be cheesy, but it's not as bad as "O Superman" by Laurie Anderson (which isn't even a song, when you think about it) or "Save Your Love" by Renee & Renato (which surprisingly made it to #1). :P :P

Shaddap You Face by Joe Dolce is also pretty bad.  ;D

It may be cheesy, but it's not as bad as "O Superman" by Laurie Anderson (which isn't even a song, when you think about it) or "Save Your Love" by Renee & Renato (which surprisingly made it to #1). :P :P


O Superman is indeed a really bad song

...or "Save Your Love" by Renee & Renato (which surprisingly made it to #1). :P :P
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"Oh Sherrie" from Steve Perry, actually anything from Journey would top my list of "worst songs"...  :P


Wow. Styx and Journey bashed in the same thread on an 80s board. Can Queen and Rush be far off? (I love them all by the way.)


Charlene: "I've Never Been to Me" (1982) is my perennial candidate for the worst song EVER!  Styx did some real stinkeroos, but "Mr. Roboto" was cool.  It sounds cheesy, it  always did, but it was cheesy in a good way!


I remember a period when I was little where my Mom used to listen to this song over and over. I can't help but cherish the tune, because it's one of the songs that reminds me of a time when I had absolutely no cares.

Styx's "Babe" is pretty bad!

I always have to hit the mute button on the remote just so I don't have to hear it!

Second worst song right now is the 1980-1986 version of the Doctor Who theme song! Why couldn't the conductor of that version leave the 74-80 version alone! The 70's version from 1974-1980 was much more better!

It's all subjective. I think we can all agree on that. However, I'm curious why you singled out those (mostly) teen tragedy tracks from the 60s. I don't think anybody has ever considered them as anything more than what they are...pop, pure and simple. I'm certain the same could be said for a handful of sad sack power ballads from the 80s. Need I mention Air Supply?

BTW, I've got a soft spot in my heart for Bobby Goldsboro, so watch it.  ;) "Watchin' Scotty grow..."




GMann, my point was that it is subjective.  Oh, you're right, the tear-jerkers are not exactly my favorite genre and I actually hesitated to put "Honey" into that mix.  Musically, it's far better than those others.  And funny you should mention that about "Scotty."  I just bought a Bobby Goldsboro greatest hits CD on eBay from parrothead88.  "Scotty" and "Muddy Mississippi Line" made it onto my hard drive when it arrived.

Still, though, everyone ultimately has to make the call for themselves.  I don't totally ding songs with shallow thoughts or ideas I disagree with.  Were that the case "Hot Child In The City"  or "Ohio" would be strong candidates for "worst ever."  What saves them is their worth as music.  Ditto with the (albeit pompous) "Mr. Roboto."

I like Styx.  Mr. Roboto isn't a fave of mine, but it doesn't make my ears bleed, either. 

I would like to add my name to the list of Yoko haters, though.  That woman makes me want to gauge my eyes out when I see her.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/music/wma-pop-up/B0000009RH001005/ref=mu_sam_wma_001_005/102-7922238-2852933

i dunno if it'll work just to link straight to the music clip like this. but man, that's some funny stuff.

I like Styx.  Mr. Roboto isn't a fave of mine, but it doesn't make my ears bleed, either. 

I would like to add my name to the list of Yoko haters, though.  That woman makes me want to gauge my eyes out when I see her.


Me too!