Author Topic: Worst/sappiest song lyrics ever; (Read 3344 times)

Dune · « **Reply #30 on:** December 16, 2002, 10:00:04 AM »

Me and you and a dog named Boo.

Got that song stuck in my head one time while driving a tractor with no radio. That I was going to go mad.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #31 on:** December 16, 2002, 10:03:44 AM »

"Worst": Any Rap/Hip hop song degrading woman, or slamming Police officers.

Curval · « **Reply #32 on:** December 16, 2002, 10:07:52 AM »

Not a song...but nice and sappy.....>

My "I love my wife thread"?

The worst and sappiest song would have to be:

"Kiss an Angel Good Morning"..artist unknown. I heard it one morning before I went deep-sea fishing...it ran through my head all day while I puked over the side of the boat.

loser · « **Reply #33 on:** December 16, 2002, 10:34:28 AM »

Any and all songs by that B*tch Celine Dion

SirLoin · « **Reply #34 on:** December 16, 2002, 10:36:54 AM »

Sappy songs?...Paul Mcartney

Silly Love songs"I.........Love........You..."..Repeat until nausea.

Charon · « **Reply #35 on:** December 16, 2002, 10:37:26 AM »

Some classics here, hard to really pick a worst or sappiest.

I would add: Billy Don't Be a Hero, for it's too sappy to be a real anti-war balled lyrics, and the fact that as a 9-year-old it motivated me to go out and play Army whenever it came on.

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The marchin' band came down along Main Street
The soldier-blues fell in behind
I looked across and there I saw Billy
Waiting to go and join the line
And with her head upon his shoulder
His young and lovely fiancee
From where I stood, I saw she was cryin'
And through her tears I heard her say

"Billy, don't be a hero, don't be a fool with your life"
"Billy, don't be a hero, come back and make me your wife"
And as he started to go she said "Billy, keep your head lo-o-ow"
"Billy, don't be a hero, come back to me"

The soldier-blues were trapped on a hillside
The battle raging all around
The sergeant cried "We've got to hang on, boys"
"We got to hold this piece a'ground"
"I need a volunteer to ride up"
"And bring us back some extra men"
And Billy's hand was up in a moment
Forgettin' all the words she said

She said
"Billy, don't be a hero, don't be a fool with your life"
"Billy, don't be a hero, come back and make me your wife"
And as he started to go she said "Billy, keep your head lo-o-ow"
"Billy, don't be a hero, come back to me"

I heard his fiancee got a letter
That told how Billy died that day
The letter said that he was a hero
She should be proud he died that way
I heard she threw that letter away

I also have a special fondness for Yummy Yummy Yummy as it was the only song of the great late 60s rock era to really make an impression on my 3-year-old mind

(cont.)

Charon · « **Reply #36 on:** December 16, 2002, 10:38:10 AM »

In looking up the “Billy” lyrics I came across the top 100 hits of 1974. A remarkably bad year in music, right after the 60s psychedelic burnout and right before arena, glam and punk rock (right before disco too, but let's not go there).

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1. The Way We Were, Barbra Streisand
2. Seasons In The Sun, Terry Jacks
3. Love's Theme, Love Unlimited Orchestra
4. Come And Get Your Love, Redbone
5. Dancing Machine, Jackson 5
6. The Loco-Motion, Grand Funk Railroad
7. TSOP, MFSB
8. The Streak, Ray Stevens
9. Bennie And The Jets, Elton John
10. One Hell Of A Woman, Mac Davis
11. Until You Come Back To Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do), Aretha Franklin
12. Jungle Boogie, Kool & The Gang
13. Midnight At The Oasis, Maria Muldaur
14. You Make Me Feel Brand New, Stylistics
15. Show And Tell, Al Wilson
16. Spiders And Snakes, Jim Stafford
17. Rock On, David Essex
18. Sunshine On My Shoulder, John Denver
19. Sideshow, Blue Magic
20. Hooked On A Feeling, Blue Swede
21. Billy Don't Be A Hero, Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods
22. Band On The Run, Paul McCartney & Wings
23. The Most Beautiful Girl, Charlie Rich
24. Time In A Bottle, Jim Croce
25. Annie's Song, John Denver
26. Let Me Be There, Olivia Newton-John
27. Sundown, Gordon Lightfoot
28. (You're) Having My Baby, Paul Anka
29. Rock Me Gently, Andy Kim
30. Boogie Down, Eddie Kendricks
31. You're Sixteen, Ringo Starr
32. If You Love Me (Let Me Know), Olivia Newton-John
33. Dark Lady, Cher
34. Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me, Gladys Knight & The Pips
35. Feel Like Makin' Love, Roberta Flack
36. Just Dont Want To Be Lonely, Main Ingredient
37. Nothing From Nothing, Billy Preston
38. Rock Your Baby, George McCrae
39. Top Of The World, Carpenters
40. The Joker, Steve Miller Band
41. I've Got To Use My Imagination, Gladys Knight & The Pips
42. The Show Must Go On, Three Dog Night
43. Rock The Boat, Hues Corporation
44. Smokin' In The Boys Room, Brownsville Station
45. Living For The City, Stevie Wonder
46. The Night Chicago Died, Paper Lace
47. Then Came You, Dionne Warwick & The Spinners
48. The Entertainer, Marvin Hamlisch
49. Waterloo, Abba
50. The Air That I Breathe, Hollies
51. Rikki Don't Lose That Number, Steely Dan
52. Mockingbird, Carly Simon
53. Help Me, Joni Mitchell
54. You Won't See Me, Anne Murray
55. Never, Never Gonna Give You Up, Barry White
56. Tell Me Something Good, Rufus
57. You And Me Against The World, Helen Reddy
58. Rock And Roll Heaven, Righteous Brothers
59. Hollywood Swinging, Kool & The Gang
60. Be Thankful For What You Got, William Devaughn
61. Hang On In There Baby, Johnny Bristol
62. Eres Tu (Touch The Wind), Mocedades
63. Taking Care Of Business, Bachman-Turner Overdrive
64. Radar Love, Golden Earring
65. Please Come To Boston, Dave Loggins
66. Keep On Smilin', Wet Willie
67. Lookin' For Love, Bobby Womack
68. Put Your Hands Together, O'Jays
69. On And On, Gladys Knight & The Pips
70. Oh Very Young, Cat Stevens
71. Leave Me Alone (Ruby Red Dress), Helen Reddy
72. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Elton John
73. I've Been Searchin' So Long, Chicago
74. Oh My My, Ringo Starr
75. For The Love Of Money, O'Jays
76. I Shot The Sherrif, Eric Clapton
77. Jet, Paul McCartney & Wings
78. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, Elton John
79. Tubular Bells, Mike Oldfield
80. Love Song, Anne Murray
81. I'm Leaving It All Up To You, Donny & Marie Osmond
82. Hello, It's Me, Todd Rundgren
83. I Love, Tom T. Hall
84. Clap For The Wolfman, Guess Who
85. I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song, Jim Croce
85. The Lord's Prayer, Sister Janet Mead
87. Trying To Hold On To My Woman, Lamont Dozier
88. Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing, Stevie Wonder
89. A Very Special Love Song, Charlie Rich
90. My Girl Bill, Jim Stafford
91. My Mistake Was To Love You, Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye
91. Helen Wheels, Paul McCartney & Wings
93. Wildwood Weed, Jim Stafford
94. Beach Baby, First Class
95. Me And Baby Brother, War
96. Rockin' Roll Baby, Stylistics
97. I Honestly Love You, Olivia Newton-John
98. Call On Me, Chicago
99. Wild Thing, Fancy
100. Mighty Love, Pt. 1, Spinners

Charon

Nifty · « **Reply #37 on:** December 16, 2002, 10:44:20 AM »

but I just extend it to 99.9999999% of rap/hip hop lyrics

H. Godwineson · « **Reply #38 on:** December 16, 2002, 10:50:12 AM »

Heard this one on the radio several years ago. The dj introduced it as the one voted in a poll as the worst TV them song lyrics in history. After listening to it, I can understand why.

Words to "STAR TREK" them song, written by Alexander Courage:

Beyond the rim of the starlight
my love is wandering in star flight.
I know he'll find
in star clustered reaches
love, strange love (snicker)
a starwoman teaches. (guffaw).

I know his journey ends never.
His Star Trek will go on forever.
But tell him while
he wanders his starry sea,
Remember,
Remember me.

Try singing that the next time you watch a rerun.

Regards, Shuckins

Nifty · « **Reply #39 on:** December 16, 2002, 10:50:46 AM »

'74 sucked musically because it was the year between Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti.

'74 ruled because that's the year I was born!

midnight Target · « **Reply #40 on:** December 16, 2002, 11:00:11 AM »

1974.... Jr. year, traumatized by the lack of good rock and roll I turn to the "FM" dial. Yes children, as recently as 1974 FM was on the edge of legitimate and still kind of unusual to find in a standard car radio.

KMET - LA's cool rock station. The home of Dr. Demento. 94.7 this side of Heaven.

Ripsnort · « **Reply #41 on:** December 16, 2002, 11:03:32 AM »

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Originally posted by midnight Target

KMET - LA's cool rock station. The home of Dr. Demento. 94.7 this side of Heaven.

I remember hearing Dr. piped out to Minnesota in early 74'-75, back when FM used to have no commercials, and played album sides.

gofaster · « **Reply #42 on:** December 16, 2002, 11:33:35 AM »

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Originally posted by Creamo
Google says it's Westlife. And their hit Seasons in the Sun sucks just as hard.

Goodbye Emil, my trusted friend
We've known each other since we were nine or ten
Together we climbed hills and trees
Learned of love and ABC's
Skinned our hearts and skinned our knees
Goodbye Emil, it's hard to die
When all the bird's are singing in the sky
Now that the spring is in the air
Pretty girls are everywhere
I wish we could both be there

We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun
But the hills we could climb were just seasons out of time

Goodbye Papa, please pray for me
I was the black sheep of the family
You tried to show me right from wrong
But too much wine and too much song
Wonder how I got along

Goodbye Papa, it's hard to die
When all the bird's are singing in the sky
Now that the spring is in the air
Little kids are everywhere
Think of me and I'll be there

We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song like the seasons have all gone

Goodbye Francoise, my trusted wife
Without you I'd had a lonely life
You cheated lots of times with them
But I forgave you in the end
Though your lover was my friend

Goodbye Francoise, it's hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now that the spring is in the air
With your lovers everywhere
Just be careful, I'll be there

We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun
But the stars we could reach were just starfish on the beach

Goodbye Michelle, my little one
You gave me joy and helped me find the sun
And every time when I was down
You would always come around
And get my feet back on the ground

Glug, glug.

If I'm not mistaken, that was a British pop band that did that thing, right? That song really touched me deeply when I was like, 10 or 11 years old. Its probably what drove me to the clutches of KISS and Led Zeppelin a few years later.

gofaster · « **Reply #43 on:** December 16, 2002, 11:40:31 AM »

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Originally posted by midnight Target
1974.... Jr. year, traumatized by the lack of good rock and roll I turn to the "FM" dial. Yes children, as recently as 1974 FM was on the edge of legitimate and still kind of unusual to find in a standard car radio.

KMET - LA's cool rock station. The home of Dr. Demento. 94.7 this side of Heaven.

I was in a Boy Scout summer camp in the middle of Florida and a guy in our troop was heavy into radio and electronics. He brought along all of his gear to camp and turned his tent into the radio shack, complete with spare power pack. Late at night when the solar interference was reduced, he would string an antennae up a pine and pull down Dr. Demento. Not sure what station was broadcasting it, but we didn't care. The show was edgy and had the catchy jingle "Doc-Tor De-mento-Oh Doc-tor Demento-oh!".

I think that was the same year the local stations overplayed Paul McCartney's "Wings" band tunes. I still get nauseous dry heaves whenever I hear "Somebody's knocking on the door-or, somebody's ringin' the bell. Do me a favor, open the door, and let'em in....". In fact, I'll nominate that as one of the worst songs ever.

gofaster · « **Reply #44 on:** December 16, 2002, 11:50:57 AM »

Yuck, lots of bad stuff in there, including some songs that later became so ingrained in our collective consciousnesses that they became catch-phrases twenty years later, like "Looking for love in all the wrong places...".

But there were a few on that Top 100 from 1974 that continue to rock pretty well, even today:

17. Rock On, David Essex
24. Time In A Bottle, Jim Croce
55. Never, Never Gonna Give You Up, Barry White
58. Rock And Roll Heaven, Righteous Brothers
78. Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, Elton John (actually, Roger Daltry did a better remake of it)
85. I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song, Jim Croce
98. Call On Me, Chicago
99. Wild Thing, Fancy