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Top 10 Most Irritating Songs of All Time

Posted Jun 26, 07 1:59 PM CDT in Arts & Living 

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  1. James Blunt, You're Beautiful: The smarmy, cloying falsetto that made 2005 suck
  2. Axel F, Crazy Frog: A German pastiche of club remixes that was less than the sum of its parts
  3. Hanson, Mmm Bop: The least annoying #1 hit by androgynous blonde teenagers
  4. Mr Blobby, Mr Blobby: Do you really need more than the title?
  5. The Tweets, Birdie Song: Classic 80s accordion camp formerly voted #1

  1. Lulu, Shout
  2. Black Lace, Agadoo
  3. Mika, Grace Kelly
  4. Celine Dion, My Heart Will Go On
  5. Los Del Rio, La Macarena

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Singer Celine Dion poses for photos at Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson, Nev., Monday, May 21, 2007. Celine Dion released her new French album Monday. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)   (Associated Press)
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