Sappy songs we love

By quinersdiner | August 25, 2016

It’s the worst song ever written.

It depends on the poll, of course, but Jimmy Webb’s 1968 hit song, “MacArthur Park,” is legendary for its maudlin smaltizness, its preposterous imagery, and its mushy lyrics.

Add in Richard Harris’ legendary over-the-top performance, and you’ve got a recipe for a song people love to…

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