Earlier in the week, I sent a link around the office to this tweet. As a result, I learned that Darryn and I have more in common than I knew – we both dislike Boney M. Thereafter, things went horribly downhill.
It turns out that Darryn doesn’t like Amazing Grace, particularly when sung by Mariah Carey. Noelle doesn’t like The First Noel (isn’t that a bit ironic?) or American Pie. But we were all immensely horrified when Tracy aired her song dislike and Darryn agreed – how could anyone not like Stairway to Heaven?
Mine happens to be Hey Jude from the Beatles. It just sounds like a drone, and is made even worse by the way people sing along to it. I know many people see The Beatles as sacred, but I’m sorry, no. Just no. It’s not that I hate the song, that isn’t what this is about. But geez do I dislike it, and prefer to avoid hearing it where possible.
But which songs do you dislike for no apparent reason? Do you agree with Geoff and turn off the radio whenever Creedence Clearwater Revival comes on, or are you like Alessandro and believe that The Beatles are overrated? Or perhaps you hate joy like Darryn and dislike the Happy Birthday song. I told him to become a Jehovah’s Witness to avoid hearing it, but he wasn’t convinced. Gavin doesn’t like Eiffel 65’s Blue, which I was going to argue wasn’t a classic until I realised that it’s old enough to drink. And then there’s Craig who just dislikes any song that has a corresponding dance – Macarena, Achy Breaky Heart or Las Ketchup are all out for him. While normally I also disagree with everything Nick says out of principle, his dislike of Lady in Red is totally understandable.
We all like to talk about how music today is so much worse than the music of generations past. And while that certainly can be true with regard to lyrics, and melody, that doesn’t mean that all songs of yesteryear are automatically great.
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Critical Hit as an organisation.
Last Updated: July 7, 2017
Caveshen Rajman
July 7, 2017 at 10:34
I’ve never really been a fan of Celine Dion’s Titanic theme.
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 7, 2017 at 11:15
Great. You’ve reminded me of the horror I managed to block out.
Let me tell you the story of a young Trevor happily working away. A person who shared offices with us brought the Titanic CD to work and played it non-stop on repeat from 8am to 4pm. The next day, she started again. My boss came to me with tears in his eyes begging me to do something. So when she went out to get something for lunch, I went into her office, opened up her PC, and removed the audio lead from her CD-ROM. Blessed silence, and all our hearts went on.
RinceThis
July 7, 2017 at 11:15
Oh you are an utter beast!
Alien Emperor Trevor
July 7, 2017 at 11:16
One and a half days of Celine Dion & Titanic makes monsters of all men.
RinceThis
July 7, 2017 at 11:17
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Alien Emperor Trevor
July 7, 2017 at 11:18
ONE AND A HALF DAYS. Your gif is nothing.
RinceThis
July 7, 2017 at 11:19
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GooseZA
July 7, 2017 at 11:35
You know nothing of horror. This still makes me sick to my stomach.
Admiral Chief
July 7, 2017 at 10:36
I dislike most songs
Gareth Lagesse (eXCheez)
July 7, 2017 at 10:39
Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit. In fact I preferred Weird Al – Smells Like Nirvana.
Spathi
July 7, 2017 at 10:42
DOWNVOTED!
Kromas Ryder
July 7, 2017 at 10:43
Paradise City. It was too overplayed when I was younger. Can’t stand it now.
Ottokie
July 7, 2017 at 10:47
Any music from the 70’s and 80’s that is classified as “the only good music”. Typically ACDC, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, shyt like that.
Caveshen Rajman
July 7, 2017 at 10:53
Fuck, I also think The Beatles are overrated. I can’t be caught dead agreeing with Alessandro so I guess this is goodbye world.
Sageville
July 7, 2017 at 10:55
After hearing it every new years eve… for decades…
Europes – “The Final Countdown”
That can GITFS
Milesh Bhana
July 7, 2017 at 11:02
Arrested Development redeemed this song for me.
Now all I can picture is Gob doing really bad magic tricks.
Kromas Ryder
July 7, 2017 at 10:57
Ooh I forgot ever single Xmas tune.
In all honestly the only appropriate Xmas tune that should play during xmas is The night Santa went Crazy -Weird Al
Original Heretic
July 7, 2017 at 10:59
“Down in the workshop, all the elves were making toys, for the good gentile girls, and the good gentile boys!”
Original Heretic
July 7, 2017 at 10:57
Heh, it’s weird, American Pie is actually one of those songs where I only know the chorus, but I know Weird Al’s version of The Saga Begins by heart. I once had to sing American Pie in a karaoke, I ended up singing Saga begins lyrics.
Kromas Ryder
July 7, 2017 at 10:59
A long long time ago. I can still remember. How that music used to make me smile.
I know both versions off by heart.
Original Heretic
July 7, 2017 at 11:00
I know he built C3PO and I’ve…heard how fast his pod can go!
Original Heretic
July 7, 2017 at 11:01
Oh, and my vote for hated classic music? Everything by ABBA.
Admiral Chief
July 7, 2017 at 11:04
Chiquitita tell me the truuuuuuuth
miaau
July 7, 2017 at 12:25
Um, just like, no, ok? Olly Olly Oxenfree?
Original Heretic
July 7, 2017 at 12:28
No to what? My opinion or ABBA?
miaau
July 7, 2017 at 13:20
Abba, is, well, Abba. Must be cool
Original Heretic
July 7, 2017 at 13:25
Mama Mia! How can you say that?!
Milesh Bhana
July 7, 2017 at 11:03
Robin S – Show Me Love.
it’s the dance track that will never die, feels like there’s a new remix every other year. Classic 90’s dance track that I just never liked.
Kromas Ryder
July 7, 2017 at 11:06
Song I like that all my friends hate.
Admiral Chief
July 7, 2017 at 11:07
I like this song
Admiral Chief
July 7, 2017 at 11:08
And I like this one more
Matthew Holliday
July 7, 2017 at 11:48
I concur, one of the few cases where the sequel was better than the original.
Member Berry Bob
July 7, 2017 at 11:20
That stupid Grease mash-up song. In fact, any Grease song.
Admiral Chief
July 7, 2017 at 11:27
I member. I hate ’em twice as much
Matthew Holliday
July 7, 2017 at 11:43
Anything Bonjovi.
meh.
Ottokie
July 7, 2017 at 11:47
But it’s my life 🙁
Matthew Holliday
July 7, 2017 at 11:49
This is the internet, where your opinion is always wrong and the points dont matter.
Andre116
July 7, 2017 at 17:12
How can you dislike them…I feel shot in the heart…
Matthew Holliday
July 10, 2017 at 11:05
You cant win until youre not afraid to lose.
miaau
July 7, 2017 at 12:24
The Blue Danube Walz.
I see flappy hands from people moving along with it whenever I hear it. Kak rhythm.
I HATE IT. Admittedly, I hat most Walz’s, but that one….. man, it ticks me off.
Magoo
July 7, 2017 at 12:27
Every Michael Jackson song ever made.
miaau
July 7, 2017 at 13:20
Also, Janet, Latoya and the rest of the clan. Not my scene at all.
Robbie Flynn
July 7, 2017 at 13:13
Any Dire Straights. Hate those guys.
miaau
July 7, 2017 at 13:20
Amazing how people differ.
that said, some of their stuff is not up my alley, but most of it is pretty cool.
McGafter
July 7, 2017 at 16:03
Guns ‘n Roses – Sweet Child of Mine
I don’t know why, it just irritates me
Chuckles von Clausewitz III
July 8, 2017 at 16:46
Screw you noobs, I am Murloc is the best song ever created!
Chuckles von Clausewitz III
July 8, 2017 at 16:49
And this song, dropping the Sikh beats!!