The 20 Worst ‘70s Songs of All Time, As Chosen By the Internet

Daniel Bonfiglio Published 01/31/2025 in Funny

The 1970s were a golden age for music, featuring countless rock legends we still listen to today.

But not every song can be a classic, and even some of the '70s biggest hits were downright garbage.

Here are 20 of the decade's worst attempts at song, as chosen by r/70s.

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1. Feelings: Albert Morris
“The Muppets version is the only one I can stand.”
2. Let Her In: John Travolta
“The only reason it’s never mentioned, is because people chose to forget it exists.”
3. Midnight at the Oasis: Maria Muldaur
“I hate the sappy lines like, ‘Send your camel to bed.’”
4. Disco Duck: Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots
“PTSD counseling required.”
5. Never Been to Me: Charlene
“I could do a lot before that howler.”
6. Playground in my Mind: Clint Holmes
“Sounds like it is being sung by a creep driving an ice cream truck.”
7. Torn Between Two Lovers: Mary MacGregor
“The best way to describe a 70's style Southern California spit-roast on Quiana sheets.”
8. Honey: Bobby Goldsborough
“It’s without a doubt the most maudlin, sappiest song of all time.”
9. (You're) Having My Baby: Paul Anka
“I was a kid in the seventies and have a fondness for that cheesy old music but I can’t do that one. Just awful.”
10. Watching Scotty Grow: Bobby Goldsboro
“If only for the grammar.”
11. The Night Chicago Died: Paper Lace
“It really is just awful.”
12. Billy, Don’t Be a Hero: Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods
“I think, it really is in a class of its own.”
13. Puppy Love: Paul Anka, Donny Osmond
“It could be on the Mount Rushmore of awful songs.”
14. You Light Up My Life: Debby Boone
“It’s so sappy and syrupy. At least it was fun to belt as a kid.”
15. I’ve Never Been to Me: Charlene
“Good gravy, that song makes me want to shove a rusty screwdriver in my ear.”
16. Run Joey Run: David Geddes
“I nominate it for permanent banishment. Couldn't believe anyone liked that song.”
17. Afternoon Delight: Starland Vocal Band
“My sister used to think they were actually singing about hamburgers.”
18. Magic: Pilot
“This song doesn’t deserve to still be around today. It’s nauseating.”
19. Muskrat Love: Captain & Tennille
“I have no idea how it was a top 40 hit, it’s truly awful.”
20. Ben: Michael Jackson
"I hated Ben the song and I hated Ben the movie, about a freaking rat!"

1. Feelings: Albert Morris
“The Muppets version is the only one I can stand.”
2. Let Her In: John Travolta
“The only reason it’s never mentioned, is because people chose to forget it exists.”
3. Midnight at the Oasis: Maria Muldaur
“I hate the sappy lines like, ‘Send your camel to bed.’”
4. Disco Duck: Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots
“PTSD counseling required.”
5. Never Been to Me: Charlene
“I could do a lot before that howler.”
6. Playground in my Mind: Clint Holmes
“Sounds like it is being sung by a creep driving an ice cream truck.”
7. Torn Between Two Lovers: Mary MacGregor
“The best way to describe a 70's style Southern California spit-roast on Quiana sheets.”
8. Honey: Bobby Goldsborough
“It’s without a doubt the most maudlin, sappiest song of all time.”
9. (You're) Having My Baby: Paul Anka
“I was a kid in the seventies and have a fondness for that cheesy old music but I can’t do that one. Just awful.”
10. Watching Scotty Grow: Bobby Goldsboro
“If only for the grammar.”
11. The Night Chicago Died: Paper Lace
“It really is just awful.”
12. Billy, Don’t Be a Hero: Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods
“I think, it really is in a class of its own.”
13. Puppy Love: Paul Anka, Donny Osmond
“It could be on the Mount Rushmore of awful songs.”
14. You Light Up My Life: Debby Boone
“It’s so sappy and syrupy. At least it was fun to belt as a kid.”
15. I’ve Never Been to Me: Charlene
“Good gravy, that song makes me want to shove a rusty screwdriver in my ear.”
16. Run Joey Run: David Geddes
“I nominate it for permanent banishment. Couldn't believe anyone liked that song.”
17. Afternoon Delight: Starland Vocal Band
“My sister used to think they were actually singing about hamburgers.”
18. Magic: Pilot
“This song doesn’t deserve to still be around today. It’s nauseating.”
19. Muskrat Love: Captain & Tennille
“I have no idea how it was a top 40 hit, it’s truly awful.”
20. Ben: Michael Jackson
"I hated Ben the song and I hated Ben the movie, about a freaking rat!"

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1. Feelings: Albert Morris “The Muppets version is the only one I can stand.”

2. Let Her In: John Travolta “The only reason it’s never mentioned, is because people chose to forget it exists.”

3. Midnight at the Oasis: Maria Muldaur “I hate the sappy lines like, ‘Send your camel to bed.’”

4. Disco Duck: Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots “PTSD counseling required.”

5. Never Been to Me: Charlene “I could do a lot before that howler.”

6. Playground in my Mind: Clint Holmes “Sounds like it is being sung by a creep driving an ice cream truck.”

7. Torn Between Two Lovers: Mary MacGregor “The best way to describe a 70's style Southern California spit-roast on Quiana sheets.”

8. Honey: Bobby Goldsborough “It’s without a doubt the most maudlin, sappiest song of all time.”

9. (You're) Having My Baby: Paul Anka “I was a kid in the seventies and have a fondness for that cheesy old music but I can’t do that one. Just awful.”

10. Watching Scotty Grow: Bobby Goldsboro “If only for the grammar.”

11. The Night Chicago Died: Paper Lace “It really is just awful.”

12. Billy, Don’t Be a Hero: Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods “I think, it really is in a class of its own.”

13. Puppy Love: Paul Anka, Donny Osmond “It could be on the Mount Rushmore of awful songs.”

14. You Light Up My Life: Debby Boone “It’s so sappy and syrupy. At least it was fun to belt as a kid.”

15. I’ve Never Been to Me: Charlene “Good gravy, that song makes me want to shove a rusty screwdriver in my ear.”

16. Run Joey Run: David Geddes “I nominate it for permanent banishment. Couldn't believe anyone liked that song.”

17. Afternoon Delight: Starland Vocal Band “My sister used to think they were actually singing about hamburgers.”

18. Magic: Pilot “This song doesn’t deserve to still be around today. It’s nauseating.”

19. Muskrat Love: Captain & Tennille “I have no idea how it was a top 40 hit, it’s truly awful.”

20. Ben: Michael Jackson "I hated Ben the song and I hated Ben the movie, about a freaking rat!"

1. Feelings: Albert Morris

2. Let Her In: John Travolta

3. Midnight at the Oasis: Maria Muldaur

4. Disco Duck: Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots

5. Never Been to Me: Charlene

6. Playground in my Mind: Clint Holmes

7. Torn Between Two Lovers: Mary MacGregor

8. Honey: Bobby Goldsborough

9. (You're) Having My Baby: Paul Anka

10. Watching Scotty Grow: Bobby Goldsboro

11. The Night Chicago Died: Paper Lace

12. Billy, Don’t Be a Hero: Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods

13. Puppy Love: Paul Anka, Donny Osmond

14. You Light Up My Life: Debby Boone

15. I’ve Never Been to Me: Charlene

16. Run Joey Run: David Geddes

17. Afternoon Delight: Starland Vocal Band

18. Magic: Pilot

19. Muskrat Love: Captain & Tennille

20. Ben: Michael Jackson

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1. Feelings: Albert Morris
“The Muppets version is the only one I can stand.”

2. Let Her In: John Travolta
“The only reason it’s never mentioned, is because people chose to forget it exists.”

3. Midnight at the Oasis: Maria Muldaur
“I hate the sappy lines like, ‘Send your camel to bed.’”

4. Disco Duck: Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots
“PTSD counseling required.”

5. Never Been to Me: Charlene
“I could do a lot before that howler.”

6. Playground in my Mind: Clint Holmes
“Sounds like it is being sung by a creep driving an ice cream truck.”

7. Torn Between Two Lovers: Mary MacGregor
“The best way to describe a 70's style Southern California spit-roast on Quiana sheets.”

8. Honey: Bobby Goldsborough
“It’s without a doubt the most maudlin, sappiest song of all time.”

9. (You're) Having My Baby: Paul Anka
“I was a kid in the seventies and have a fondness for that cheesy old music but I can’t do that one. Just awful.”

10. Watching Scotty Grow: Bobby Goldsboro
“If only for the grammar.”

11. The Night Chicago Died: Paper Lace
“It really is just awful.”

12. Billy, Don’t Be a Hero: Bo Donaldson and The Heywoods
“I think, it really is in a class of its own.”

13. Puppy Love: Paul Anka, Donny Osmond
“It could be on the Mount Rushmore of awful songs.”

14. You Light Up My Life: Debby Boone
“It’s so sappy and syrupy. At least it was fun to belt as a kid.”

15. I’ve Never Been to Me: Charlene
“Good gravy, that song makes me want to shove a rusty screwdriver in my ear.”

16. Run Joey Run: David Geddes
“I nominate it for permanent banishment. Couldn't believe anyone liked that song.”

17. Afternoon Delight: Starland Vocal Band
“My sister used to think they were actually singing about hamburgers.”

18. Magic: Pilot
“This song doesn’t deserve to still be around today. It’s nauseating.”

19. Muskrat Love: Captain & Tennille
“I have no idea how it was a top 40 hit, it’s truly awful.”

20. Ben: Michael Jackson
"I hated Ben the song and I hated Ben the movie, about a freaking rat!"