I seem to remember "Mr. Moonlight" being the consensus "worst Beatles cut" back in the pre-internet days although I have no idea where that consensus came from.
As for "Muskrat Love", I have a soft spot for the 1973 version by America. It's got a nice vibe, lyrics be damned. The Captain and Tennille version is indeed rodent droppings.
It’s hard for me to separate a Beatles song from a Beatles performance, especially for some of the early cuts. Is “Little Child” filler? Absolutely. Does it rock with that amazing Beatles energy? You bet.
I even like “Mr. Moonlight” because it’s a goof. I mean, that cocktail organ solo …
Agreed. But people’s memories are short, so you end up with a contemporary list of popular songs. Thus, my complaints with what people perceive as the worst
1. I agree with the Beatles ranking up to about #15 and also excluding Dig it which I too like.
2. The worst songs of all time? You need to go back some years. My band once played a set of them, Muskrat Love, The Night Chicago Died, You’re having my baby, Feelings, and any number of 70’s novelty songs which probably shouldn’t count because I think that was the point: Disco Duck, Convoy, The Streak…I think I just threw up a little in the back of my mouth. I’m sure I’m forgetting some, which is probably a self defense mechanism.
Thank you for listening to all the bad stuff so we don't have too! Brilliant article! Was hoping I'm So Tired would have been in the best list!
I seem to remember "Mr. Moonlight" being the consensus "worst Beatles cut" back in the pre-internet days although I have no idea where that consensus came from.
As for "Muskrat Love", I have a soft spot for the 1973 version by America. It's got a nice vibe, lyrics be damned. The Captain and Tennille version is indeed rodent droppings.
My 6 year old has been listening to Cotton Eyed Joe all day. Send help.
Maybe I should introduce him to dance monkey, I like that better.
It would be an honor to have a list of worst songs like the Beatles worst songs...
It’s hard for me to separate a Beatles song from a Beatles performance, especially for some of the early cuts. Is “Little Child” filler? Absolutely. Does it rock with that amazing Beatles energy? You bet.
I even like “Mr. Moonlight” because it’s a goof. I mean, that cocktail organ solo …
“All time” means everything. Not just the contemporary era.
Agreed. But people’s memories are short, so you end up with a contemporary list of popular songs. Thus, my complaints with what people perceive as the worst
The word “ever” (as in “best ever” or “worst ever”) is one of my pet peeves.
“Since I’ve been online” is a more accurate phrase although much less attention-getting.
"Not A Second Time" one of the worst Beatles songs? Nonsense.
(Though I admit I like the Robert Palmer version a lot more).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBiXCDWELyo
Two things:
1. I agree with the Beatles ranking up to about #15 and also excluding Dig it which I too like.
2. The worst songs of all time? You need to go back some years. My band once played a set of them, Muskrat Love, The Night Chicago Died, You’re having my baby, Feelings, and any number of 70’s novelty songs which probably shouldn’t count because I think that was the point: Disco Duck, Convoy, The Streak…I think I just threw up a little in the back of my mouth. I’m sure I’m forgetting some, which is probably a self defense mechanism.