THE WORST

70s Pop Songs

Some of the worst songs of the 1970s were number one hits. This wild and wonderful decade gave birth to some seriously mundane music. And people loved it! Well, some people loved it. Other people rebelled and started new genres like Punk and New Wave. But we’re here now to talk about the worst songs of the 1970s. Let’s hit it!

Why These Popular 1970s Songs Are Also the Worst

Why These Popular 1970s Songs Are Also the Worst

R&B became Rock & Roll in the 1950s, with the explosion of electric guitars and the increasing production of vinyl records. The traditional yet repressive spirit of the 50s yielded a hunger for amped-up rock. By the 1960s, the country was amid political upheaval spun out in all directions. The Vietnam War was raging, and tensions were high. Rock & Roll was hot but also looked at as a teenage fad.

Afternoon Delight – Starland Vocal Band

Afternoon Delight – Starland Vocal Band

About the Song: Afternoon Delight is a song about having sex in the afternoon. Sung by two married couples, the vocal arrangement is a back and forth between consenting adults with a pg-13 kind of vibe. The polished harmonies are soothing to the ears. It has a strong country kick to it.

Muskrat Love – Captain & Tennille

Muskrat Love – Captain & Tennille

About the Song: If you’re looking for a great example of soft rock, then this is your song. Or perhaps you’re searching for an easy listening tune for the dentist’s office. Muskrat Love sounds like a Disney lullaby sung by bored studio musicians who hit the bong too many times. The lyrics are about two muskrats making love.

Disco Duck – Rick Dees

Disco Duck – Rick Dees

About the Song: We’re almost sure that this is the worst 1970s song ever. Disco Duck was produced when mainstream record labels got hip to the rising popularity of Disco. Disco has its roots in the gay, Latin, and African American dance scenes of the 60s. It wasn’t until the mid-70s that the moral majority decided they wanted in.

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