For readers like John Farrell, it’s merely “vomit-inducing crap.” Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots: “Disco Duck”Ī novelty No. Not everyone likes the soundtrack to Kelly McGillis’ and Tom Cruise’s heat in “Top Gun.” Everett Collection Berlin: “Take My Breath Away”įor fans of “Top Gun,” it’s the song that signifies the on-screen passion of Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis. Righteously blasted in the lyrics of “Fight the Power” by Public Enemy, McFerrin’s whimsical a cappella hit also attracted withering criticism by reader Dave Richard, who regarded it as a “real steaming pile of crap.” Terry Jacks: “Seasons in the Sun”Īdapted from a Jacques Brel song, Jacks’ wimpy delivery and the cornball lyrics about a man reflecting on his life make it one for the pop morgue. Reader Heather Pink referred to this simply as the song “about Chinese chicken.” It’s not actually about that, but Barenaked Ladies’ one big hit is so heinously grating, it’s enough to spark eye rolls of recognition all ’round. Prince knew it and, despite huge criticism at the time, wisely refused to take part. The charitable intentions couldn’t hide what a stinker of a song it was. When even the co-singer of the song, Grace Slick (second from right), calls it “the worst song ever” (as she did in a Vanity Fair interview in 2012), it has to be pretty bad. Post readers also gave us their own nominations for worst songs of all time, and here are some of the biggest offenders. Adam Hendricks praised the “positive sentiment” behind the lyrics, while Deborah Lindo Zingg called it a “prophets message.”
I listen to it now and it sounds like it was written by a 6-year-old,” he said.īut Lennon fans defended “Imagine” with equal fervor. “I find it so depressing, and will practically break my leg running to change the radio station when it comes on.” “I thought I was the only one who can’t stand to hear this song,” said Rebecca Reed. John Lennon Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Lennon’s 1971 ballad was mentioned regularly, but Post readers’ opinions were split down the middle. In late October, British music fan Edward Carter compiled a giant list of 337 nominations for the worst songs of all time from responses he got to a tweet requesting fellow music-fan input.
When it comes to debating the merits of John Lennon’s “Imagine,” the world definitely does not live as one.
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