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TURN IT OFF! The Top 10 Buzzkill Party Songs

Posted Wed, Nov 19, 2008, 12:49 pm PST
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The evening is perfect. You've made your finger-lickin' herb dip, decked yourself out in your finest, and opened several bottles of killer Zin. Your entourage arrives -- things start kickin' -- and your "best party EVER" is in full swing! Now... just make sure you have the perfect playlist pumping so the evening's music is as flawless as every other detail. Until it's your own party you may not realize that a really bad song kills a good vibe -- and that's not easy to revive.  Here are Foxy's votes for the ten worst buzzkill tunes of all time.


I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred  This song's humor wore out long ago, and now it's just vulgar, cheesy, and so annoying. It's kind of become a really bad, hairy, cheap-cologne-wearing gigolo anthem.

All By Myself by Eric Carmen  Music to make even the happiest person on earth sick with despair. There's no amount of nostalgia in the world that can make us yearn for this song -- even if our dog died... even if we lost our job... and especially if we're trying to party!

When I Grow Up by The Pussycat Dolls  These girls are H-O-T. We get it. And if your party playlist was voted on looks alone, they'd be near the top. But this repetitive, hi-pitched, electro-pop track lacks the sexy vibe of "Don't Cha" and just leaves us wishing the Dolls would grow up and sing a little something else.

Endless Love by Lionel Richie & Diana Ross  Just thinking about this gushy ballad makes us so happy the ‘80s are over! Even the divine Miss Ross can't save this duet from being maudlin.

Macarena by Los Del Rio  This flash-in-the-pan phenom is our pick for the most annoying song of all time. Even if half your guests agree with us (and we think the will), cross this dance ditty permanently off your list.

Fergalicious by Fergie  The funky Fergie stutters her way through this irritating tune, parts of which sound like a broken record, literally.  She may have the best abs in the music 'biz, but do you and your friends really want to listen to her sing about herself for nearly five minutes?

I Kissed A Girl by Katy Perry  Too loud.  Too obvious.  Just trying too darn hard.  With its in-your-face content and dumbed-down lyrics, it comes off as a one-hit-wonder curiosity for the under-twenty set.  The kind of tune you'd expect to hear playing at a teen-store at the mall, not a hip soiree.  We like the taste of cherry chapstick too but...

My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion  Your gathering will sink and crash like the legendary Titanic. Need we say more?

Don't Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin  Childish, perky pop -- upbeat to the point of being really really annoying. This is a song that makes you be happy that you're near the door.

The End by The Doors  Weighing in at over 11 minutes long, this song will stop even the most raucous party in its tracks. The lyrics - "Father...I want to kill you" - are not quite the feelgood hit of the century.

 

On the other hand, if you are looking for your guests to leave, look here

Average (132 Ratings): 2.5 out of 5 stars

  • 1. Posted by Keith Abramowski on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 7:33 pm PST

    Oh, now see you forgot one of the best party-killer songs EVER: "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" Guaranteed to send everyone home -- it's what my roommate & I used in college to send everyone home.

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  • 2. Posted by danrymas on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 7:40 pm PST

    You seriously get paid for this horsesh*t? What a joke... get a job in the real world - high school ended 20 years ago.

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  • 3. Posted by Enrique R on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 7:41 pm PST

    that's partly true...

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  • 4. Posted by DAD on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 7:41 pm PST

    "Your ugly but thats the best I can do " , Good song

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  • 5. Posted by Matt on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 7:48 pm PST

    Being a music geek myself and not all too social when I go to a party I pay attention to the tunes more then the conversation some people need this; list but nix Bobby McFerrin really? and what kind of genius plays "The End" at a party? why throw out a jewel along with throwing in the obviously out of place? I don't get it. do yourselves a favor and get "Roman Gods" by The Fleshtones or "The Modern Lovers" by The Modern Lovers; although their songs mainly deal with breakups and being lonely, they have a great beat and provides good background noise.

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  • 6. Posted by Matt on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 7:49 pm PST

    Being a music geek myself and not all too social when I go to a party I pay attention to the tunes more then the conversation some people need this; list but nix Bobby McFerrin really? and what kind of genius plays "The End" at a party? why throw out a jewel along with throwing in the obviously out of place? I don't get it. do yourselves a favor and get "Roman Gods" by The Fleshtones or "The Modern Lovers" by The Modern Lovers; although their songs mainly deal with breakups and being lonely, they have a great beat and provides good background noise.

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  • 7. Posted by DarkShinigamiX3 on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 7:50 pm PST

    So true.Another one is a song that is in a different language that neither one of you knows.:D

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  • 8. Posted by Richard M. on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 7:50 pm PST

    1) Anything by the Grateful Dead -- and I'm a Deadhead. Sorry aging & wannabe hippies, let's keep Jerry to ourselves. 2) Clapton's "Tears in Heaven" ought to be outlawed for any public broadcast. I will cry for your son in private, not at the local bar.

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  • 9. Posted by celestialtwinklestarr on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 7:50 pm PST

    Hey most of your buzz kill songs I agree with, but I think the Macarena and Fergalicous can still be fun, at least for another year or two.

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  • 10. Posted by the unknown on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 7:55 pm PST

    I and most my friends love the doors, i don't think they'd care if i put them on

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  • 11. Posted by Poy on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 7:59 pm PST

    Are you kidding me? Some of these songs are perfect for parties. The kind of songs where they aren't supposed to be playing are more uptight. A party is supposed to consist of music and dancing with some appetizers going around if you want to keep them there for a while because people get hungry. Things like I Kissed A Girl are perfect for that because it has a great beat and you can dance to it.

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  • 12. Posted by robertroehl_2008 on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 8:04 pm PST

    hahaha, my heart is not a party song. anyone who has that at a party is on CRACK. i heard that song at a funeral. its more fit for a funeral.

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  • 13. Posted by robertroehl_2008 on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 8:04 pm PST

    hahaha, my heart will go on is not a party song. anyone who has that at a party is on CRACK. i heard that song at a funeral. its more fit for a funeral.

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  • 14. Posted by Sean M on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 8:21 pm PST

    Amazing what Yahoo will pay people to write. Tell me, how long did this take, fifteen minutes?

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  • 15. Posted by Chefington on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 8:25 pm PST

    Wow.... I thought the macarana was extinct.... who would dare drag out that dusty old nightmare anyway???? O!yeah, just about every friggin d.j. out there that is actually affordable.....

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  • 16. Posted by dismal euphony on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 8:27 pm PST

    wow i can guarantee you NOTHING i would want to hear would ever make it to "your" lists!!! thankfully i won't be at any of the parties you're throwing

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  • 17. Posted by Maestro on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 8:30 pm PST

    Totally Agree!!

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  • 18. Posted by needolderbear on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 8:37 pm PST

    And don't forget ANY AND ALL songs by Mariah Scary!

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  • 19. Posted by bluelemonproject66 on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 8:43 pm PST

    sometimes when you too buzzed...the end dont sound like a bad idea

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  • 20. Posted by jeff on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 8:45 pm PST

    what a bunch of crap. Im sure most guys walk out on her

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  • 21. Posted by Jack n Jenna on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 8:49 pm PST

    Really like this list... all true. I'd add Mambo #5 to it too...if i ever have to sit thru that sh*t again, i may kill myself...

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  • 22. Posted by christopherclay32 on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 9:18 pm PST

    I totally agree with all I just read!!

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  • 23. Posted by mellymel42004 on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 11:32 pm PST

    h

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  • 24. Posted by shellirena on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 11:57 pm PST

    If anyone ever came close to playing any of these songs at a party, the party without these songs probably ended up sucking anyway. These are no-brainer songs! :)

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  • 25. Posted by Ronald on Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 2:33 am PST

    hmmm good choices!!!

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  • 26. Posted by Don on Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 3:49 am PST

    To even mention some of these songs sends chills down my spine. Thank you for putting some of this stuff (it's not even music) back in my head for the day.

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  • 27. Posted by Sharon J on Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 4:55 am PST

    Also leave out "Alone Again, Natually, Midnight at the Oasis an anything by Led Zepplin

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  • 28. Posted by ralston.sandra on Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 6:10 am PST

    I like Endless Love and My Heart will go on !!!!!!!!!!!

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  • 29. Posted by Nick M on Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 6:52 am PST

    This story was a suck.

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  • 30. Posted by chadreichwald on Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 7:32 am PST

    Come on, seriously, you're putting somewhat new pop songs on this list rather than "Love Shack." "I kissed a Girl" is a short uppity song that may at least make the party a bit more interesting. "Love Shack" makes me want to crucify myself.

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