Why "We Built This City" Became the Most Controversial #1 Hit of the 80s
THE WORST SONG OF ALL TIME… it’s a question that’s been asked and answered a million times It’s been voted on. it’s been the subject of intense debate. Well, today’s song has been part of most of the polls out there… We Built This City by Starship. In many of these lists, it’s always #1. yet this song continues to drive our culture decades later…we still can’t resist its charm.” Written by Elton John’s Lyricist Bernie Taupin and up-and-comer Martin Page and given to Mickey Thomas and Grace Slick who kill on it. Most critics hated it because it came from Starship who was once Jefferson…
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