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How was this a hit?

As someone who writes and records songs I appreciate the effort and time it takes to put an idea out there. And I’d never slag off anyone who has the guts to go out and perform (even Karaoke bands like Westlife) as it is not an easy career choice. Imagine having to sing Seasons in The Sun sat on a bar stool.

However, there are some songs which have the effect of fingernails on a blackboard for me. And for reasons unknown I feel the need to share.

  • Sabrina Carpenter – Bed Chem
  • I love The Beatles, loath this song though
    The Beatles – Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da
  • Nelly – Dilemma ft. Kelly Rowland

Perfect playlists

  • Queen – whittling down to 13 ain’t easy
  • The concept

Surely these were massive

  • Kane Gang – Gun Law
  • The Blue Nile – Tinseltown in the Rain
  • Amy MacDonald: This Is The Life
  • Wang Chung: Dance Hall Days
  • Matt Bianco: More than I can bear
  • The Big Supreme – Don’t Walk
  • The Bolshoi – Away

Awful songs (IMHO

  • Sabrina Carpenter – Bed Chem
  • The Beatles – Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da
  • Nelly – Dilemma ft. Kelly Rowland

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