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Bad songs which became HITS

Post by jchitty » Mon Mar 26, 2007 10:07 am

Anyone have a list of songs which are fairly bad, but somehow or another, they became chart toppers? Maybe there is some arrogance in this, because one day, maybe one of my songs would be featured on that list, but I have a list anyway. 1. Muskrat Love 2. Afternoon Delight (although I love that silly song for some reason3. Loving You (Minnie Ripperton)4. Don't Worry, Be Happy5. Disco Duck

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Post by Casey H » Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:36 am

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Quote:Anyone have a list of songs which are fairly bad, but somehow or another, they became chart toppers? Maybe there is some arrogance in this, because one day, maybe one of my songs would be featured on that list, but I have a list anyway. 1. Muskrat Love 2. Afternoon Delight (although I love that silly song for some reason3. Loving You (Minnie Ripperton)4. Don't Worry, Be Happy5. Disco DuckI Honestly Love You (Olivia Newton John)
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Post by sgs4u » Mon Mar 26, 2007 11:45 am

anything by Fergie (My Humps, London Bridge etc.)

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Post by jeffe » Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:06 pm

Shaddup your face - Joe Dolce (UK number one).No Charge - J.J. Barrie (UK number one).Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep - Middle of the road (UK number one).
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Post by jeffe » Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:12 pm

You're the one that I want - Hylda Baker and Arthur Mullard.
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Post by jeffe » Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:16 pm

Lily the pink - Scaffold (UK number one)OB-LA-DI, OB-LA-DA - Marmalade (UK number one)This was a dark time in the charts at the turn of '68/'69. They swapped places at the number one spot twice.Hell on earth!!!
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Post by jeffe » Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:18 pm

All kinds of eveything - Dana (UK number one)
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Post by jeffe » Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:19 pm

Who can forget "Grandad" by "Clive dunn". Another UK number one.I wish I could
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Re: Bad songs which became HITS

Post by jeffe » Mon Mar 26, 2007 12:25 pm

And now for a few more. Sorry little Jimmy. It was awful.Long haired lover from liverpool - Little Jimmy Osmond (UK number one)Gary Glitter gets a mention too withI love you love me love - Gary Glitter (UK number one)Always yours - Gary glitter (UK number one. One of his many last ever songs)What about Kojak eh?If - Telly Savalas (UK number one). Try singing it next time.
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