Both make a prominent appearance among the 88 worst songs of all time, as voted by listeners of triple-A WXPN Philadelphia. The overtones of date rape make this one of the 10 worst love songs and prompted this remake. Rebecca Black and "Friday," bad as it is, doesn't infect my ear canals unless I go looking for it. “Muskrat Love” (1976) by Captain and Tennille. Congratulations to Muskrat Love for being the worst song of 1977. AOL released its list of 100 Worst Songs Ever and there are some doozy’s on the list! No, today, you’re going to be subjected to what is, in my opinion, one of the worst songs ever but I have a story which – for those who understand the link to May 8 th – is oddly appropriate. Earlier this month, we asked our readers to vote on their least favorite songs of the 1980s.Quite frankly, you guys didn't go a very good job. While many of these songs are sincere and romantic, others are offensive and just plain creepy. While it was covered in 1973 by the rock band America, it was Captain & Tennille's 1976 version that really climbed the charts. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Published . Captain & Tenille were a mistake. These groups were all still in their prime (or very close): U2 Madonna Tom Petty REM Queensryche One guy even blamed me for the selections. And this song is awful. There are worse songs than Loving You like Afternoon Delight by The Starlight Vocal Band and the worst is Muskrat Love. This hit by Céline Dion consistently serves as a jam or not-a-jam debate for our CBCMusic audience. I may have heard it a couple times in passing, but I’ve never really examined “Muskrat Love” as a song. That was the first and last thing I ever heard out of him. The appearance of the word "love" 33 times might support this. With this song in mind, one can only assume that he must have been highly sedated in order to be willing to have anything to do with the “Muskrat Love” song. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. How could a song this bad get recorded twice! There is really no question that this is the worst love song ever. What did we miss? Worst song ever. Much like the title suggests, the song is about a woman having a man's baby and "What a lovely way of saying/ how much you love me. This particular love song is a eulogy to a deceased wife. Remember, if you disagree with the selections, you have nobody to blame but yourselves. lttg, so many songs, so little value. "Muskrat Love" (Willis Alan Ramsey) - America (Album: "Hat Trick" - Año: 1973) / America: Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell y Dan Peek. Sussudio’ by Phil Collins (1985) Phil Collins may have a number of solid songs under his belt, but … SONG OF THE WEEK. Singing loud doesn’t equate to singing well. Vote up content that is on-topic, within the rules/guidelines, and will likely stay relevant long-term. I don’t ever have suicidal tendencies, but when Celine hits that high note late in the song, I start to stare longingly at my Ginsu knives. You picked classics like "Puttin' On The Ritz" and "Rock Me Amadeus" and many people on the Internet violently disagreed with your choices. My all time most hated song is that "Bye, bye, Miss American Pie" song by Don McLean. Originally entitled "Muskrat Candlelight," the song was written and recorded in 1972 by Willis Alan Ramsey. I never really listened to this song before today. And this song is awful. Anka makes a second appearance in the list with "My Best Friend's Wife." There is really no question that this is the worst love song ever. In the early 2000s, I used to hang out with my best friend at the time and watch anime and play PS2, but unfortunately he was obsessed with ska and pop punk (as a lot of people were at that time). I guess that cheesy 198os is often fun, but cheesy 1970s tends to be agony. “Feelings” (1973) Destined to eventually be sung in cheap cocktail lounges to depressed drunkards, “Feelings” was recorded by Morris Albert. Requiring evidence to support my scholarly thesis, I laid out the Top 5 Worst Songs 50s-80s™®© with appropriate annotation. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Tweet us at @CBCMusic and let us know what terrible love songs were left off of this list. (It was the #1 song for that year.) Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. I Will Always Love You: The worst vocal performance ever. Peace!! My Humps and Fergalicious-basically if Fergie is involved, the song belongs on the bottom of the garbage pile. Paul McCartney and Wings, 'Silly Love Songs'. We recently asked our CBC Music audience what love song makes you cringe, scowl and cover your ears. ", Rupert Holmes, 'Escape (The Piña Colada Song)'. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. My Humps and Fergalicious-basically if Fergie is involved, the song belongs on the bottom of the garbage pile. There are worse songs than Loving You like Afternoon Delight by The Starlight Vocal Band and the worst is Muskrat Love. However, the language used to describe her isn't always the most flattering. You post your top 5 worst songs. BagBak-Vince Staples “It makes my ears bleed!” “It makes me feel sick!” “It makes my hair stand on end!” Billie Eilish to Perform Beatles' 'Something' on SiriusXM's Alt Nation, John Mulaney Says Secret Service Investigated Him After ‘SNL’ Joke, Metallica Celebrate Alice in Chains With Tender Cover of ‘Would?’, Eddie Van Halen Guitars Sell for $422,000 at Auction, Bob Dylan Just Released the Ultra-Rare 1970 ‘George Harrison Sessions’ Without Warning, Taylor Swift Drops Her First Re-Recorded Song — in an Ad for Match, Salute to Service: Panel Discussion on U.S. Military Veterans Advocacy and Support. Gerry Beckley of America cited "Muskrat Love" as "a fine example of where the closer you go back to the original seed, the nicer it is. How could any one not mention Muskrat Love-both versions? Greaves R.B. And on the cowpie music side there is Harper Valley PTA, Ode To … This week, we asked our readers to vote on their least favorite songs of the 1970s. That and "Muskrat Love" and "Believe" by Cher's electronic voice are the grossest songs; and this is coming from someone whose first 45 ever was "I Think I Love You" (David Cassidy- … Frank and Nancy Sinatra, 'Something Stupid', Carolyn Rohaly put it best when she tweeted, "I don't know if this is the worst love song ever written per se, but 'Something Stupid (Like I Love You)' is the worst song ever recorded. I will have Mr. Mikals know that I turned 30 a whole four months ago. Based on the Captain & Tennille version, "Muskrat Love" has become a staple on "worst song" lists, including a 2006 poll by CNN.com. So those were the worst songs of 1977. Listener Susan Herder Janes said that the song "sounds like a stalker to me," and Sting himself has described the song as sinister and ugly. And on the cowpie music side there is Harper Valley PTA, Ode To … Originally entitled "Muskrat Candlelight," the song was written and recorded in 1972 by Willis Alan Ramsey. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. 77: Huey Lewis and the News: Hip to Be Square: No, it’s not. Here's how it works. THE TOP TEN WORST HIT SONGS OF 2015A year-end review Todd: In a world of … I actually don't know the name of the song nor the artist, and thanks to mind-over-matter ascetics I've managed to forget any memory of the song. When he arrives at the bar, he finds none other than his wife! Muskrat Love by Captain and Tenille. “Muskrat Love” by Captain and Tennille. How could any one not mention Muskrat Love-both versions? But it is the worst song that has stuck around to get repeated airplay. I don’t ever have suicidal tendencies, but when Celine hits that high note late in the song, I start to stare longingly at my Ginsu knives. I asked my wife if she would agree that it was the Worst Song Ever, and she said that while it was certainly bad, it may not be the very worst song of all time—in fact, she said, it might not even be the worst song of the ’70s. 2. Philip der Stein. lttg, so many songs, so little value. The worst song ever written. The ballad follows the love story of two muskrats name Susie and Sam as they twirl, whirl and come muzzle to muzzle. I was rolling around in diapers in the early 1980s, but I had nothing to do with the selections. I’d honestly rather listen to actual animals mate than this crap again. This song is chock-full of seemingly nonsensical one liners. A Texas singer by the name of Willis Alan Ramsey wrote that song and it was on his first and only album, which is a masterpiece. i think i'll go with fergie's my humps as worse lyrics ever, followed closely by macarthur's park and muskrat love. 1 Introduction 2 #10 3 #9 4 #8 5 #7 6 #6 7 #5 8 #4 9 #3 10 #2 11 Honorable mentions 12 #1 13 Footnotes Todd plays Ellie Goulding - "Love Me Like You Do"1 on the piano. Editor's note: some comments have been edited or condensed for clarity. "Or if they were, they were rolling around in a dirty diaper and would have no idea what constitutes a bad song from the 80's." Quite frankly, you guys didn't go a very good job. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. We all love a great song. ... That song is right up with Muskrat Love if you ask me. Unfortunately, as time wore on, many people grew to hate the song. “Thong Song” ended up beating Captain and Tennille’s “Muskrat Love,” which performed strongly throughout the competition. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. That brings us to the 3 Worst Songs Ever, as selected by you. Sign up for our newsletter. The song itself is sweet mind you. Please limit this to the pop/rock genre. I Will Always Love You: The worst vocal performance ever. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. A Texas singer by the name of Willis Alan Ramsey wrote that song and it was on his first and only album, which is a masterpiece. No. A very easy answer. Let me state the obvious on Valentine's Day 2010: Calling "Muskrat Love" the worst love song ever is like declaring that booking passage on the maiden voyage of … Seriously, “Muskrat Love” makes me want to do horrible things. Click through to see the results. Earlier this month, we asked our readers to vote on their least favorite songs of the 1980s. The song is a bunch of repetitive lyrical gibberish. It's not even the worst when compared to many songs that get massive airplay for a few months. (image via Youtube) As for my pick, I'd say "Proud to be an American" is the worst song ever. Both make a prominent appearance among the 88 worst songs of all time, as voted by listeners of triple-A WXPN Philadelphia. It seems that the desire to rhyme overrode the artist’s need to make a song that made any sort of sense. But is it really a love song, even though it's played at numerous weddings each year? To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Originally entitled "Muskrat Candlelight," the song was written and recorded in 1972 by Willis Alan Ramsey. One time I was working overtime on a Saturday and the radio was playing "Muskrat Love". ... one of the strongest runs ever. As Mary Graham Woods on Facebook said, "Still barf-inducing after all these years.". While many of these songs are sincere and romantic, others are offensive and just plain creepy. "I make the assumption that the 20-something Rolling Stone writer wasn't even alive in the 80's," Rik Mikals wrote. 2. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. This isn't a love song in a traditional sense, but the dangerous tale of an obsessive and jealous lover. Ten Worst Songs of All Time My personal list of the ten most painful songs I can think of. User scott.jones.391 on Instagram called the song "over the top." You chose to include ‘Billy Don’t Be A Hero,’ ‘Disco Duck,’ ‘You Light Up My Life’ and more, Debbie Boone. This song details an affair between the narrator and his best friend's wife, insisting, "My best friend's wife is the love of my life/ I just don't know what to do about it." I say fuck McLean an Buddy Holley. Ewww!". Comments are welcome while open. Singing loud doesn’t equate to singing well. Votes are used to help determine the most interesting content on RYM. Every year as Valentine's Day approaches, we get bombarded by playlists full of love songs. This is definitely not a song to spin this Valentine's Day. 3 is “Mambo No. A very easy answer. i think i'll go with fergie's my humps as worse lyrics ever, followed closely by macarthur's park and muskrat love. © Copyright 2020 Rolling Stone, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. I'll assign points - your number 1 song gets 5 points, your number 2 gets 4 points, and I'll keep track on a webpage that I will post here in a little bit. Can I get an amen? 77: Huey Lewis and the News: Hip to Be Square: No, it’s not. Muskrat Love... sigh. Perhaps some of the disdain of the track comes from Rose refusing to let Jack on the door. They did a much better job this time around, picking some real turkeys. Posted by: crossgirl | May 09, 2007 at 08:49 AM (To be fair, I could also go for ‘Muskrat Love’ as the worst ever, which, if you’re too young to have heard it yet, let me just say you are in for a treat. First of all the event for May 8 th which prompts this week’s musings: ... That song: Muskrat Love. Think Ru Paul, Don Johnson, Warrant just to name a few, but we wanted to hear from you. This song by the Police is often considered the English rock band's signature song. In polls conducted over the years by Rolling Stone and The Observer, it has been voted as one of the most annoying or worst songs. This tune was written by the wonderful Willis Alan Ramsey, and his original version, entitled MUSKRAT CANDLELIGHT was actually sort of charming. 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