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Popular songs you actually don’t like

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GodDamnVampire · 18/05/2025 19:07

Neighbours a few doors away have been out in the garden, having a bbq and playing music.
Earlier, they played ‘Sweet Caroline’ on loop 4 times 🤪
I remember reading somewhere (maybe on MN?!) that some people can’t stand this song.
Personally, I don’t mind it, but maybe 4 times is a bit much!.

Are you a fan?
What other songs which are deemed “popular” but actually grates on your nerves?
Mine are Seal’s Kiss From a Rose, The B-52s Love Shack and Fairground Attraction’s Perfect - just for starters!

OP posts:
IndigoIsMyFavouriteColour · 04/12/2025 21:19

Any and all Christmas songs (except fairytale of New York)

GodDamnVampire · 05/12/2025 16:47

Christmas songs wise- I hate 'Baby It's Cold Outside'

OP posts:
Brendahollowayreconsider · 05/12/2025 16:55

Anything by 'cunt Cliff Richard'

the80sweregreat · 05/12/2025 17:29

Santa baby , unless it’s the Eartha Kitt version

GodDamnVampire · 05/12/2025 17:59

Brendahollowayreconsider · 05/12/2025 16:55

Anything by 'cunt Cliff Richard'

Not a fan then? 🤣

OP posts:
iSage · 05/12/2025 18:07

I came on to say 'Sweet Caroline' so amused to see it in the OP. Never liked it much but that period about 3 years ago when it was played constantly finished me off.
Also, anything by Meatloaf. No fan of him or his whining drivelly cliched songs.
Also, anything by Elvis Presley. Don't dislike him but don't get the appeal of his music.

RubyWinehouse · 05/12/2025 18:08

Mistletoe and Wine by Cliff Richard, Umbrella by Rhianna and anything by Westlife

Brendahollowayreconsider · 05/12/2025 19:09

GodDamnVampire · 05/12/2025 17:59

Not a fan then? 🤣

How did you guess👍I'll stick with Northern Soul ✊

MintChocCat · 05/12/2025 22:04

I hate fairytale of New York

the80sweregreat · 06/12/2025 08:30

Sweet Caroline , what has it got to do with sport or football ? Not keen.
Love shack , B 52s. Awful dirge

PoohneedsaPimms · 06/12/2025 08:52

9 to 5 by Dolly Parton (yes I know she’s a lovely person but this is overplayed by dj’s) and Come on Eileen by Dexys (Gino is a far better song imo), also the majority of Taylor Swift’s songs, although I think her style has matured musically recently….

Brendahollowayreconsider · 06/12/2025 09:03

PoohneedsaPimms · 06/12/2025 08:52

9 to 5 by Dolly Parton (yes I know she’s a lovely person but this is overplayed by dj’s) and Come on Eileen by Dexys (Gino is a far better song imo), also the majority of Taylor Swift’s songs, although I think her style has matured musically recently….

My dexys ,my bombers ,my high..Gino definitely better.

the80sweregreat · 06/12/2025 09:16

Only Taylor song I can tolerate is ‘ Shake it off’
I don’t understand the appeal of the rest of them.
( no doubting the talent , but her music isn’t for me)

IfYouPutASausageInItItsNotAViennetta · 06/12/2025 09:38

RubyWinehouse · 05/12/2025 18:08

Mistletoe and Wine by Cliff Richard, Umbrella by Rhianna and anything by Westlife

Mistletoe and Wine by Cliff Richard is popular?!

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