When he arrives at the bar, he finds none other than his wife! This offensive ballad chronicles the romance between two anthropomorphic bacon-eating muskrats. Originally entitled "Muskrat Candlelight," the song was written and recorded in 1972 by Willis Alan Ramsey. Both make a prominent appearance among the 88 worst songs of all time, as voted by listeners of triple-A WXPN Philadelphia. But it is the worst song that has stuck around to get repeated airplay. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Editor's note: some comments have been edited or condensed for clarity. But what about those songs that just make you say “ugh!” and turn the radio dial? While it was covered in 1973 by the rock band America, it was Captain & Tennille's 1976 version that really climbed the charts. How could a song this bad get recorded twice! 2. And on the cowpie music side there is Harper Valley PTA, Ode To … The song itself is sweet mind you. The worst song ever written. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images. Perhaps some of the disdain of the track comes from Rose refusing to let Jack on the door. We received a number of great responses. Tweet us at @CBCMusic and let us know what terrible love songs were left off of this list. lttg, so many songs, so little value. I’d honestly rather listen to actual animals mate than this crap again. It seems that the desire to rhyme overrode the artist’s need to make a song that made any sort of sense. 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. This week, we asked our readers to vote on their least favorite songs of the 1970s. You post your top 5 worst songs. And this song is awful. This tune was written by the wonderful Willis Alan Ramsey, and his original version, entitled MUSKRAT CANDLELIGHT was actually sort of charming. One time I was working overtime on a Saturday and the radio was playing "Muskrat Love". Muskrat Love... sigh. Singing loud doesn’t equate to singing well. No. My Humps and Fergalicious-basically if Fergie is involved, the song belongs on the bottom of the garbage pile. Ten Worst Songs of All Time My personal list of the ten most painful songs I can think of. There are worse songs than Loving You like Afternoon Delight by The Starlight Vocal Band and the worst is Muskrat Love. I may have heard it a couple times in passing, but I’ve never really examined “Muskrat Love” as a song. Yes, it is a tune of amorous rodents. Although some would believe that McCartney can do no wrong, we had many members of our CBC Music audience pick this song. How could a song this bad get recorded twice! Comments are welcome while open. Sign up for our newsletter. This song is chock-full of seemingly nonsensical one liners. Paul Anka and Odia Coates, '(You're) Having my Baby', "(You're) Having my Baby" was a duet released in 1974 from Paul Anka and Odia Coates. "I make the assumption that the 20-something Rolling Stone writer wasn't even alive in the 80's," Rik Mikals wrote. Please limit this to the pop/rock genre. (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. We recently asked our CBC Music audience what love song makes you cringe, scowl and cover your ears. Congratulations to Muskrat Love for being the worst song of 1977. I never really listened to this song before today. One guy even blamed me for the selections. 96: Lightfoot, Gordon: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald: 3 is “Mambo No. Vote up content that is on-topic, within the rules/guidelines, and will likely stay relevant long-term. Anka makes a second appearance in the list with "My Best Friend's Wife." Ewww!". Peace!! That brings us to the 3 Worst Songs Ever, as selected by you. 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. In this case, listeners across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram all suggested that the Titanictheme song was one of the worst love songs. i think i'll go with fergie's my humps as worse lyrics ever, followed closely by macarthur's park and muskrat love. The appearance of the word "love" 33 times might support this. The worst song ever written. These groups were all still in their prime (or very close): U2 Madonna Tom Petty REM Queensryche He happened to be passing by and said, "Of all the things to sing about they gotta sing about a god-damned muskrat". i think i'll go with fergie's my humps as worse lyrics ever, followed closely by macarthur's park and muskrat love. 77: Huey Lewis and the News: Hip to Be Square: No, it’s not. You chose to include ‘Billy Don’t Be A Hero,’ ‘Disco Duck,’ ‘You Light Up My Life’ and more, Debbie Boone. And on the cowpie music side there is Harper Valley PTA, Ode To … There is really no question that this is the worst love song ever. Earlier this month, we asked our readers to vote on their least favorite songs of the 1980s. This hit by Céline Dion consistently serves as a jam or not-a-jam debate for our CBCMusic audience. 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. Here's where you get to help me choose the top 5 worst songs of all time. 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. 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. 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. So those were the worst songs of 1977. The song is a bunch of repetitive lyrical gibberish. 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. User scott.jones.391 on Instagram called the song "over the top." First of all the event for May 8 th which prompts this week’s musings: ... That song: Muskrat Love. "Muskrat Love" is the worst song ever written and as a consequence makes this is one of the very few records in existence that begs to be summarily melted. 1. 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." 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. Muskrat Love by Captain and Tenille. It gained quite a bit of popularity after its release due to its catchy nature, but that exposure has secured its place as one of the worst lyrical songs ever. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. 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. “Feelings” (1973) Destined to eventually be sung in cheap cocktail lounges to depressed drunkards, “Feelings” was recorded by Morris Albert. Originally entitled "Muskrat Candlelight," the song was written and recorded in 1972 by Willis Alan Ramsey. Muskrat Love by Captain and Tenille. While many of these songs are sincere and romantic, others are offensive and just plain creepy. Click through to see the results. This one should've been called "Worst Song," not "Last Song": ... muskrat love - captain and tennille honorable mention to disco lady - johnnie taylor. 77: Huey Lewis and the News: Hip to Be Square: No, it’s not. In one verse, she is depicted as "always young at heart/ kinda dumb and kinda smart and I loved her so." Married couple finds each other boring so they go to the classifieds for a random extra-marital hookup based on similar tastes in alcohol and other nonsense and then, 'Oh look, my spouse wanted to cheat just as much as I did, awwww!'". 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. “Thong Song” ended up beating Captain and Tennille’s “Muskrat Love,” which performed strongly throughout the competition. My Humps and Fergalicious-basically if Fergie is involved, the song belongs on the bottom of the garbage pile. As for my pick, I'd say "Proud to be an American" is the worst song ever. ... one of the strongest runs ever. ", Rupert Holmes, 'Escape (The Piña Colada Song)'. 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 … This isn't a love song in a traditional sense, but the dangerous tale of an obsessive and jealous lover. Can I get an amen? SONG OF THE WEEK. 96: Lightfoot, Gordon: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald: While many of these songs are sincere and romantic, others are offensive and just plain creepy. Ours was once removed, and the Captain & Tennille's was even more removed." Here's how it works. 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. 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. lttg, so many songs, so little value. CBC Music listener Nisheeta Menon hit the nail on the head when she said, "How is this cute/romantic? Singing loud doesn’t equate to singing well. This is definitely not a song to spin this Valentine's Day. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. There are worse songs than Loving You like Afternoon Delight by The Starlight Vocal Band and the worst is Muskrat Love. Unfortunately, as time wore on, many people grew to hate the song. Originally entitled "Muskrat Candlelight," the song was written and recorded in 1972 by Willis Alan Ramsey. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. “Muskrat Love” by Captain and Tennille. A very easy answer. © Copyright 2020 Rolling Stone, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC. Captain & Tenille were a mistake. I even repeatedly chastised the readers for making weak choices. So check out AOL Radio’s 10 Worst songs ever and be sure to let us know whether you agree or disagree in the comment section below. That was the first and last thing I ever heard out of him. I was rolling around in diapers in the early 1980s, but I had nothing to do with the selections. How could any one not mention Muskrat Love-both versions? (image via Youtube) ... That song is right up with Muskrat Love if you ask me. “Muskrat Love” (1976) by Captain and Tennille. Rebecca Black and "Friday," bad as it is, doesn't infect my ear canals unless I go looking for it. I say fuck McLean an Buddy Holley. Released in 1986, British-Irish singer Chris de Burgh's "Lady in Red" introduced his music to audiences worldwide. ", As one of our Facebook commenters, Nancy White, said, "Over the years it has stood way above the others — offensive in so many ways. 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. I Will Always Love You: The worst vocal performance ever. Every year as Valentine's Day approaches, we get bombarded by playlists full of love songs. This song by the Police is often considered the English rock band's signature song. 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. This particular love song is a eulogy to a deceased wife. AOL released its list of 100 Worst Songs Ever and there are some doozy’s on the list! Captain and Tennille : ‘Muskrat Love’(1976) Simply, there are no words for this one. THE TOP TEN WORST HIT SONGS OF 2015A year-end review Todd: In a world of … Audience Relations, CBC P.O. 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. “It makes my ears bleed!” “It makes me feel sick!” “It makes my hair stand on end!” There is really no question that this is the worst love song ever. 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. 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 … The overtones of date rape make this one of the 10 worst love songs and prompted this remake. And this song is awful. "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." However, the language used to describe her isn't always the most flattering. Based on the Captain & Tennille version, "Muskrat Love" has become a staple on "worst song" lists, including a 2006 poll by CNN.com. 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. Greaves R.B. Want more Rolling Stone? But is it really a love song, even though it's played at numerous weddings each year? Set up as a romantic comedy, Rupert Holmes' song "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" follows a man as he answers a woman-seeking-man classified ad. You picked classics like "Puttin' On The Ritz" and "Rock Me Amadeus" and many people on the Internet violently disagreed with your choices. Remember, if you disagree with the selections, you have nobody to blame but yourselves. Sussudio’ by Phil Collins (1985) Phil Collins may have a number of solid songs under his belt, but … Seriously, “Muskrat Love” makes me want to do horrible things. BagBak-Vince Staples From obsessive stalkers to cheating spouses, the 10 worst love songs, as chosen by you! 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). We want to hear from you! 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). "Muskrat Love" (Willis Alan Ramsey) - America (Album: "Hat Trick" - Año: 1973) / America: Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell y Dan Peek. Worst song ever. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Votes are used to help determine the most interesting content on RYM. 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