What would you say is the worst song ever written?

Like the absolute worst tune of all time that you and everybody you know hates.

There is almost no way to get a general consensus, but a lot of people sure think it is “You’re Beautiful,” the 2005 single by English singer-songwriter James Blunt.

When that song was released almost 20 years ago, it was everywhere. You couldn’t avoid it. The Gap, the grocery store, your dentist’s office? They were all playing it ‘round the clock. And when that happens it’s rather easy to hate on something as simple as a song. Especially a romantic ballad that’s as sappy and sentimental and innocent as “You’re Beautiful.”

But that’s where the problem lies. James Blunt’s much maligned mega-hit, a song that was virtually #1 all over the planet and likely in other galaxies was not a sappy, sentimental and innocent ballad. Heck, it wasn’t even romantic. Now, you might be saying to yourself, “How is that possible? He’s literally serenading a woman he finds beautiful.”

Well, I’m here to tell you that “You’re Beautiful” is a song with layers to it. Layers that will completely change the way you listen to it. 

This is the story of James Blunt's 'You're Beautiful' with newly unearthed audio from James Blunt himself!

What would you say is the worst song ever written?
Like the absolute worst tune of all time that you and everybody you know hates.
There is almost no way to get a general consensus, but a lot of people sure think it is “You’re Beautiful,” the 2005 single by English singer-songwriter James Blunt.
When that song was released almost 20 years ago, it was everywhere. You couldn’t avoid it. The Gap, the grocery store, your dentist’s office? They were all playing it ‘round the clock. And when that happens it’s rather easy to hate on something as simple as a song. Especially a romantic ballad that’s as sappy and sentimental and innocent as “You’re Beautiful.”
But that’s where the problem lies. James Blunt’s much maligned mega-hit, a song that was virtually #1 all over the planet and likely in other galaxies was not a sappy, sentimental and innocent ballad. Heck, it wasn’t even romantic. Now, you might be saying to yourself, “How is that possible? He’s literally serenading a woman he finds beautiful.”
Well, I’m here to tell you that “You’re Beautiful” is a song with layers to it. Layers that will completely change the way you listen to it. 
This is the story of James Blunt's 'You're Beautiful' with newly unearthed audio from James Blunt himself!

Do you remember where you were the first time you heard Outkast tell you to 'Shake it like a Polaroid Picture'?

How about when Nickelback told you to 'Look at this Photograph'?

Or when Taylor Swift provided the soundtrack to your Love story?

Join Ruby Carr as she takes you through the biggest songs in the world - with new interviews and newly unearthed archive footage from the artists themselves.

Subscribe on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts!

Do you remember where you were the first time you heard Outkast tell you to 'Shake it like a Polaroid Picture'?
How about when Nickelback told you to 'Look at this Photograph'?
Or when Taylor Swift provided the soundtrack to your Love story?
Join Ruby Carr as she takes you through the biggest songs in the world - with new interviews and newly unearthed archive footage from the artists themselves.
Subscribe on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts!

Join Myles Galloway as he takes you through the biggest songs in the world - with new interviews and newly unearthed archive footage from the artists themselves.