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Top 10 Most Irritating Songs of All Time

Remember the Macarena? British listeners found nine tunes even more jarring

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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

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)
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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