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12 Worst Christmas Songs: No. 11

'Wonderful Christmastime'
--Paul McCartney (1979)

Look, kids -- Daddy got a new synthesizer for Christmas! McCartney has reportedly renounced this creampuff in recent years, but the damage was already done. But you gotta give it to him: the old boy can write an irrepressible melody even when he sounds like he's puckered up from a half-dozen eggnogs.

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Susan Sheaat 12-08-2007

I have always liked Paul McCartneys Xmas song It has alot of Pick me up in it. Pll just don't know music or how to feel it.

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David Milesat 12-08-2007

This is in the wrong list. IMHO Its one of the best secular christmas pop songs, not one of the worst.

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alexat 12-25-2008

i kno i love this song!

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phoebe255fbat 12-25-2008

even paul admitted this song was bad. people, it was bad and certainly no classic.

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Mikeat 12-08-2007

You are way off on this one being in the worst category!!! This is a GREAT SONG!!! The synthesizers definately add to that!!! :) Have a Happy Holidays and thanks for the interesting list you come up with!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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mister_bellerat 12-08-2007

What's your problem with synthesizers?

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Joe Smithat 12-08-2007

I remember searching for "wonderful christmas time lyrics" on Google, only to be appalled when nothing but Hilary Duff's cover came up in the results.

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Williamat 12-08-2007

I was surprised to see this song on the list. Unlike some of these other overplayed songs, this one doesn't get old. Why is Paul dissing it?

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Bethat 12-08-2007

This song should be #1 on this list. Once I get the chorus in my head, it never leaves. I absolutely hate this song.

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toby69999at 12-25-2008

Sux for you! I like it.

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Walterat 12-08-2007

Simply a wonderful X-mas song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Ginoat 12-08-2007

I don't know what it is about this song. Maybe it's the silly sound of the synth that Sir Paul managed to bring out, but whatever it is it annoys the cr*p out of me!

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Cindy Skeochat 12-08-2007

You people are nuts. Why would you choose this song. It is a great song. Who made you the Christmas song police.

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Lisaat 12-08-2007

why are these stupid lists created? this is someone's opinion of what the 12 worst christmas songs are, not everyone's. some of you may agree with this list, but i on the other hand do not agree with this song in particular. it's songs like this that let me know christmas is right around the corner and really puts me in the christmas mood. but, again, that is my opinion... just like this list

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APat 12-08-2007

Not surprised. Spinner hates everything just like Blender does.

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JAAat 12-08-2007

McCartney's Christmas song is not only one of the worst Christmas songs of all time, it is one of the worst songs of all time. It is boring. It is banal. It is simply dreck! And it is inescapable. Every time I hear it, I want to open a vein.

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RT300Zat 12-08-2007

In total agreement with all of those with posative remarks toward this song. I too am placed in a most blissful cheery spirit when I hear this song. Though non-traditional, it brings on the spirit. Another reason to doubt these goofy, silly bashings.

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acehighpatat 12-08-2007

I like this one. It reminds me of better times.

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Joe Valaat 12-08-2007

Not unlike McCartney, this song positively sucks

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steve11at 12-09-2007

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