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.
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!"
