And now, just because you stayed with me this long, here’s my list of the Top TEN Best Songs of the ’70s (along with the links to their studio versions, so you may crank them through your headphones when compelled to do so). The 1970s and '80s were two extremely prolific decades for horror paperbacks, with a wide variety of categories that included — but was in no way limited to — Satanic cults, creepy kids, animals gone rogue, real estate nightmares, white guilt over Native-American burial grounds, and a sizable amount of incest. 176 We Are Family – Sister Sledge Of course!! I feel fortunate for that, but along with all that greatness came moments of dark terror. Someone else‘s dead dog.). You read my story about how I got started on ’70’s pop. 191 It’s A Heartache – Bonnie Tyler Creepy. 15 The Morning After – Maureen McGovern Don’t forget Paper Lace’s other gem Billy Don’t Be A Hero. The funny thing is…I love just about every one of these songs! 115 Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) – Edison Lighthouse Soul classics from likes of Isaac Hayes, Soul And Family Stone, Marvin Gaye, Jean Knight, War, Rufus and Chaka Khan cheesy ? The song is the love song of a close family friend who babysits a young girl (actually the artist's manager's daughter), though for the first part of the song, the ambiguous text leads one to think that it is from one adult to another. 10. 177 Ain’t No Stopping Us Now – McFadden & Whitehead There is a reason you always find that record in used record store bargin bins right next to Engelbert Humperdinck LPs. Not in the same genre, but equally reprehensible: ‘Wonderful Baby’ by Don McLean. Soul is the “actor” from the hit TV show, “Starsky and Hutch”. 25 Grease – Frankie Valli As they say, “Opinions are like assholes…..”. The original artist, Big Joe Turner, recorded a decidedly different vision of the song, with lyrics that make it absolutely clear that he is singing about house-quaking thunder sex. 88 If I Can’t Have You – Yvonne Elliman As an added bonus ‘I’ve Been To Paradise But Never Been To Me’ by Charlene – originally released in 1977 but disappeared without trace. Most Popular Awful ’70s Song: “Margaritaville” by Jimmy Buffett. Ed Masley, ... including this — a creepy, creepy, crawly, crawly ode to a spider named Boris. But no one ever mentions Chicago when singling out the worst 70s music. 180 Draggin’ The Line – Tommy James Some of his favs are not my favs and some of his worst are not to me. Male singers with exceptionally high voices are ideal. These are the songs that you DON'T want to listen to on a dark night when you're all alone (especially if it's raining, which tends to heighten the effect, at least in the movies). Nostalgically deciding to do a cover without stopping to consider “hey,at my age, these lyrics are kinda skeevy” is … okay, yes unfortunate implications, but it seems more like “I maybe didn’t think about this as much as I should have” than “I am a total perv.”. This is fun stuff though. Can you name just one that doesn’t suck?). “Dancing In The Moonlight”, by King Harvest. Make it about a tragically dead person or animal, both if you can manage it. 13 One Tin Soldier – Coven 151 Car Wash – Rose Royce 1) – Marvin Gaye You don’t think AM pop stations played the everloving crap out of Stairway To Heaven? First of all, the millions upon millions of records that were sold from all those tunes that you guys who hated them are talking about would not have been sold if PEOPLE WHO SIMPLY HAD DIFFERENT TASTES THAN YOURS didn’t dig the hell out of ’em back in ’74, or any other year you’d like to talk about. Like the majority of early rock songs, "Shake Rattle and Roll" was a cover, because apparently there were only, like, five guys writing songs back then. 23 (They Long to Be) Close to You – The Carpenters Without further ado, then: the Worst Songs of the ’70s. The Most Painfully Neglected Genres on this List: punk (the Ramones came this close, I swear) and disco (Donna Summer! No Lovin You by Minnie Ripperton? (Or while wearing a pink jacket and playing air guitar. I also happen to really like Olivia Newton John. Some of those songs are pretty corny, but Sara Smile should not be on a list of bad songs! Best rock song from the 70s? (To name but one example.) Bette Midler did Superstar, too, and became insulting when the Carpenters version became a hit. theme: Serena, by Kay Belardinelli, “Big Things” Daytrip to Louisville, Kentucky. Ten Creepy Cool '80s Songs to Get You Through Halloween. 153 Don’t Give Up On Us – David Soul Of course, it turns out there’s a reason the human voice was forbidden from going there in the first place. Do you have a similar list for the 80s, probably the worst decade for music….ever!!! 152 Baby Don’t Get Hooked On Me – Mac Davis 55 Brand New Key – Melanie Unfortunately it is only possible to fit 10 songs into the worst 10 songs of the 1970s. At least you admit to loving it. 65 You Don’t Have To Be A Star – Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. Those are truly stinkers that I didn’t consider. While this song isn't 'creepy' per se, it's subject matter is much darker than most people assume. And so it goes…… At any rate, Ioved ’60’s, 70’s, and 80’s Top 40, and I always will until my dying breath, and beyond. 20 underrated rock songs from the '70s. But, ”The Way That You Do It” by Pussyfoot (1976) is a true train wreck from start to finish. 112 The Streak – Ray Stevens 194 Undercover Angel – Alan O’Day 192 Hot Child In The City – Nick Gilder Also, Gilbert will always have a very important place in the history of music. Elvis, Little Richard and Cheryl Cole have all sung about Teddy Bears, but there is also a terrifying Teddy song from 1932 and a touching trucker Teddy tune from 1976. 5 (You’re) Having My Baby – Paul Anka I love this song! It probably doesn’t deserve to be on this list (he barely eeked out masterpieces by Peaches and Herb and Sean Cassidy), but I have a visceral reaction to this song: every time it comes on, I want to pull my car off the highway and plunge 3,000 feet to my death. and now at 40 the song is still a beautiful "monster ballad". Neil Sedaka fetishes a girl by picturing her as a pinup model for … Why: The song itself has a hugely creepy, "confessions of a stalker" vibe. 68 Behind Closed Doors – Charlie Rich (Seriously, who would compare the colorless, unintersting, dull, dreary, vapid abyss of darkness that is the pop music of the 21st century with the wonderful world of 70’s pop/rock/Top 40–the best decade for pop music EVER?) If you’re never found yourself singing along at the top of your voice to a pop song that’s absolute drivel, then you haven’t lived, my friend. “Sweet Jane” by the Velvet Underground, 10. “Sing a Song”—the Carpenters. 72 Convoy – C. W. McCall Michael Jackson!). The lesson of the song is finally summed up … thanks! Overall, good job. or, if there arent any classic creepy songs, what songs are just downright creepy? Then go to a great seventies song, and you will find the same comments, with seventies substituted for sixties. ... No list of creepy love songs would be complete without Serge and Charlotte Gainsbourg's "Lemon Incest," in which a … People should never sing about sex while using their Jesus voices. Please, oh please, watch the first few seconds of this video:). 6. 40 Cats In The Cradle – Harry Chapin Killer comment. Other Bad Songs About Death That Were Indeed Quite Catchy: “Seasons in the Sun” by Terry Jacks and “Billy, Don’t Be a Hero” by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods. 2. Almost all my dreams have soundtracks, and I wake up with the last song in my head, and it’s almost never good; it’s usually from my childhood, one of those songs that stuck in my head no matter how much I hated it, out of sheer repetition. 12 Billy Don’t Be a Hero – Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods 30 Somethings 70s Dance Elton John Feel Good Music Party Playlist Queen Stevie Wonder Here Is The Secret: There Are So Many Versions Of You You and I are enough just like this: quiet, loud, taking up space, remaining small, full of fear or full of courage. 163 Beach Baby – First Class “Don’t Give Up on Us” by David Soul. 9. 165 Midnight Train to Georgia – Gladys Knight & The Pips 54 I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing – The New Seekers 108 Imagine – John Lennon There’s a girl in his mind, she’s young, maybe he’s in love with her. ‘Alone Again, Naturally’ by Gilbert O’Sullivan (1972) Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost–these were trippy, far-out TV shows, but they felt like totally normal kids’ stuff on a Saturday morning in the ’70s.When I was a little kid, I lived in Atlanta, Georgia, which was briefly home to The World of Sid & Marty Krofft indoor amusement park. So there. 162 Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep – Mac & Katie Kissoon You don’t like what you don’t like. BTW, Jungle Boogie, has eight words, not four. Stupidest lyrics I’ve ever heard and every time I hear the song I threw up a little bit of my mouth. Wildly uneven list, but ok. 76 Heartbeat – It’s A Love Beat – DeFranco Family Ringo’s version did come out in late 1973 when Ringo was as you point out in his early 30s, but it was first released in fall 1960, when Ringo was only 20 himself. “Playgrounds of my mind” and “run Joey run” should be on the list of worst seventies songs also. If you’re ever throwing a party, and there are people straggling at the end of the night who won’t leave,spin that one. 177 Ain’t No Stopping Us Now – McFadden & Whitehead ‘Disco Duck’ by Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots (1978) (And I love the Carpenters song too.) And Billy was pretty darn catchy. his explanations true or not, what happened doesn't matter. 1970: The Beatles announce their breakup. 148 Right Back Where We Started From – Maxine Nightingale 114 ABC – The Jackson 5 It follows a time-tested recipe for horrible songs: “Have You Never Been Mellow?” by Olivia Newton John. Written by John Robert Durrill, "Dark Lady" was recorded and released by Cher in 1974. cant remember the australian band of the 60/70s with the dark haired singer girl – i thought it was the seekers or the new seekers ?? 36 Wildfire – Michael Murphy 47 Annie’s Song – John Denver Go ahead, I will wait. If you were around back then–and partying–you might have an inkling of what I’m talking about. 169 MacArthur Park – Donna Summer If you want a nominee from the disco category, try “Disco Duck” by Rick Dees. Dont think Mccartneys Let Em In deserves number 1, others are more deserving. 97 Bad Bad Leroy Brown – Jim Croce The song that morning was “Sing a Song,” by the Carpenters, from 1973. 7 I Am Woman – Helen Reddy Ten Creepy Cool '80s Songs to Get You Through Halloween. 84 Alone Again (Naturally) – Gilbert O’Sullivan It was a capstone, summary, and new beginning all at once, emerging from Bowie’s dizzying ‘70s run. Some songs don't even have lyrics, and a few of these have emerged as memorable instrumental hits. 106 Beth – KISS Thanks for making this. (Side question: Hall and Oates had SIX #1 hits. Music got progressively worse since then. 187 Another Saturday Night – Cat Stevens I think someone else here already made the point that opinions are like assholes……. 82 Touch Me In The Morning – Diana Ross So it might not technically count as a 70’s disaster. (But oh, I did love singing along to the chorus of that one, too.). Pure drivel. Other Songs I Sang Along to in My Expert Falsetto: “You Make Me Feel Brand New” and “Stone in Love” by the Stylistics, and “Have You Seen Her?” by the Chi-lites. (Remember, opinions and assholes…..), Opinions are like assholes. (After Karen’s death, Bette reversed course and was sorry.). 149 Turn The Beat Around – Vickie Sue Robinson When it comes to the best, there’s a couple you’re forgetting. You’re Sixteen is actually kinda catchy, and if it’s a guilty pleasure with only the age-inappropriate factor bothering you, it may help to know that it wasn’t really a “70s song”. “Una palomo blanca” is surely worse than anything Olivia Newton John did. I would call the ’60’s, ’70’s, and ’80’s “my era”. “Feelings” by Morris Albert. 78 Top of The World – The Carpenters Though this song was actually released in 1990, … They change channels a couple of times, and the Carpenters’ “Superstar” comes on. Floating in the summer sky. Can’t believe Freebird or Stairway to Heaven aren’t at the top of the list. Somehow, somewhere along the way, phones became sexier than guitars. 101 Times of Your Life – Paul Anka 60 At Seventeen – Janis Ian I’ve belted out all kinds of crap in the car, making sure first that the windows are closed. 30 classic Halloween songs, from Alice Cooper to David Bowie, Michael Jackson and the Who. One of my favorite genres of music to listen to is ’80s music — partly for the nostalgia, but also because there are so many songs with just the right blend of melodrama, heart, and badassery to motivate me, whether I’m muddling through daily chores or out for a run. 35 Dancing Queen – ABBA 70 Southern Nights – Glen Campbell ‘The Way That You Do It’ by Pussyfoot (1976) Most, if not all of the songs below made the Billboard Top 100 for the years they were released. Also early Michael Jackson songs, and of course Smokey Robinson. 6. How can “Mandy” not be in any list of worst songs of the seventies? Here are 20 of the saddest to date. The Ghost in You by the Psychedelic Furs, a great 80's tune and the best ghost song ever penned. One of my favorite bands from the ’70s playing an AMAZING rendition of the great Led Zep song. I also had older siblings who went through it all, but earlier than I did–so I’m pretty well-versed in the Top 40 from the ’60’s, as well. The funny thing is…I love just about every one of these songs! ‘You’re Having My Baby’ by Paul Anka (1974) Those two women were at the pinnacle of their popularity and as such could take a hot steamy turd on a piece of wax and it would be a hit. It’s impressive in a technical sense vocally. 140 Me And Mrs. Jones – Billy Paul Top 10 Songs That Are Actually Really Creepy // Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/MsMojo?sub_confirmation=1These songs have super disturbing and creepy … 11 The Night Chicago Died – Paper Lace 98 Happy Days – Pratt & McClain 171 Stayin’ Alive – The Bee Gees Thank you, Terrence. people who were INTO that music dug the shit out of it. 96 Indiana Wants Me – R. Dean Taylor Now most of it sucks and rap is crap. A clarification on the worst songs: in my opinion, they are so bad that they actually cross back into awesomeness for their sheer suckitude. Poor Ringo, his solo career wasn’t too successful compared to John and Paul’s. 56 Life Is A Rock (But The Radio Rolled Me) – Reunion 166 You’re No Good – Linda Ronstadt This song is very psychedelic in my opinion, and is very inflencial to psychedelic music, space rock, the Pink Floyd's later work in the 1970's, punk rock, grunge, and progressive rock. 22 You Light Up My Life – Debby Boone 143 Love Machine (Pt. Here are some standouts that will have you shuddering over some of your past karaoke choices. "Nana Nenê" // Brazil. (And evidently, there’s no shortage of assholes with opinions!!…………). lmao!!!! to its stupid flute riff, to its inane lyrics, this song absolutely takes the cake. OR, everything was MUCH BETTER during the 70’s than today. Certain songs are more empowering than others, and they’re almost all by women. Hello again, 107 I’m In You – Peter Frampton You Tube / Portrait Records. 91 Spirit in The Sky – Norman Greenbaum 63 Laughter In The Rain – Neil Sedaka Have you ever heard your kids singing a children's song and thought to yourself, "What on earth did they just say?? Now the song Bad Blood is a different story. Here are the Top 40 Rock and Pop instrumental songs: the best songs without words. The late 1960s to mid-70s were a manic depressive time period in music, populated by exultant highs and soul crushing lows. 129 Dancing in The Moonlight – King Harvest 117 Up The Ladder To The Roof – The Supremes Glaring Omissions: “Havin’ My Baby,” by Paul Anka. Seasons In The Sun didn’t become a #1 hit because everybody felt the way you do about it.You might as well lament the fact that not everyone sees the world the way you do, and not even bother wasting your time bashing the songs themselves–because in the end, that’s the only real difference here, and it’s the REASON that there’s even a discussion here. Okay, credit where credit is due. This is a great up-beat number especially for those with a fondness for reggae. By Dan Reilly. Some great songs came about from anti-war protest movements and inspired great things like Woodstock in 1969. ‘The Streak’ by Ray Stevens (1974) 1. 24 Stumblin’ In – Suzi Quatro & Chris Norman Song details. “My Friend, My Friend” – Phish. Not by the dream itself—that was fairly typical (I was about to teach a course I’m completely unqualified to teach, and for about six hours I couldn’t find the classroom)—but by the soundtrack. Does anybody know the song title or the artist who performs it? 142 Bad Blood – Neil Sedaka Keep it up. It's rare for an instrumental to become big or even break the Top 20 Billboard charts, and even harder to reach #1, but a few unusual instrumentals made it to the top. Toss-up between Norman Greenbaum’s “Spirit In The Sky” and “Bang a Gong” by T. Rex. 41 Midnight At The Oasis – Maria Mulduar And “Disco Duck!” Thanks, Neil! That song is right up with Muskrat Love if you ask me. Lost in love (Air Supply) & I want you to want me (Cheap Trick): even though both songs have some cheesy qualities and can even be considered guilty-pleasures, the lyrics were some of the most frank, emotional, and relatable I’ve ever heard. 67 My Sharona – The Knack It’s by Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods. 3. 184 Stoned Love – The Supremes What about “Get up and boogie” by the Sylvers, or “Who’s in the strawberry patch with Sally?” by Tony Orlando and Dawn. 77 Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head – B. J. Thomas I know what you mean, Ken. 164 (Last Night) I Didn’t Get to Sleep At All – Fifth Dimension ". And there will be robots. 3. They look at each other uncomfortably muttering about how lame it is, Farley says “You can change it if you want”, Spade says “I don’t care, it’s up to you”, Farley says “I can live with it if you can” … Gilligan cut and they’re rolling down the highway, both of them belting out “Don’t you remember you told me you loved me baby” at the top of their lungs. have a story about our past musical interests. Story songs are my favorite genre. Because I sang along to that piece of drivel, about 100 times, hand on my heart, full volume. . Variety’s the spice of life, as they say. 160 Go Away Little Girl – Donny Osmond Musicians sometimes see the future...Listen along with Spotify here! 1 decade ago. 46 After The Lovin’ – Englebert Humperdinck While reading the comments something occured to me- Songs people write for their babies or children are almost invariably nauseating for anyone but the writer / singer or their offspring. My ipod has mostly classic rock and classic pop, but also has a smidgeon of just about everything else, too. I love it. Speaking of Casey, if you haven’t heard his profanity laced tirade, look it up on youtube. Seriously, don’t let morbid curiosity get the best of you. This song is underrated. 74 Short People – Randy Newman As a child growing up in the 1970s, I heard a lot of truly great music, either from my mom’s records or the radio. 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