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Birdie Song tops hall of shame

The poll, commissioned for internet site dotmusic, was bad news for Kylie Minogue whose timeless I Should Be So Lucky finished fifth.

The singer, who went on to find more pop credibility and recently scored a number one with Spinnin' Around, was one of only two acts included in the top ten whose songs were not novelty hits.

Chris De Burgh was the other with his chart-topper Lady In Red.

Music fans might find them annoying but they still bought them - seven of the top 10 made it to number one, two were number two hits and one went to number three.

Andy Strickland, dotmusic editor, said: "Every year the Ibiza season produces at least one song that is as irritating as it is catchy.

"While we wait for this year's answer to the Macarena or the Vengaboys, it isworth reflecting on some atrocities of the past. The Tweets are worthy winners of most irritating record."

While few would argue, everyone will have their own thoughts on songs which maybe should have made it to the list.

Where for instance was Rene and Renata's Save Your Love or Spitting Image's horrendously catchy Chicken Song and who can forget Gazza's rendition of Fog on the Tyne?