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"Worst That Could Happen" is a song with lyrics and music written by singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb. Originally recorded by the 5th Dimension on their 1967 album of nearly all-Jimmy Webb songs, The Magic Garden, "Worst That Could Happen" was later recorded by the Brooklyn Bridge and reached the Billboard Hot 100's top 40, at #38 on January 4, 1969, peaking at #3 on February 1-8, 1969.
Although the original Magic Garden album was released in mono in both the US (SCM-91001) and UK (LBL 83098), the reissue as The Worst That Could Happen was only released in stereo (SCS-92001). [3] The album, retitled The Worst That Could Happen. The front cover is an image originally used on the back cover of The Magic Garden.
What's the Worst That Could Happen? is the soundtrack to Sam Weisman's 2001 film What's the Worst That Could Happen?.It was released on May 29, 2001, through NY.LA Music and consisted of a blend of hip hop and contemporary R&B music.
Webb contributed five songs to their debut album, Up, Up and Away, including the title track, which was released as a single in May 1967 and reached the Top Ten. The group's follow-up album, The Magic Garden, was also released in 1967 and featured eleven additional Webb songs, including "Worst That Could Happen". [8]
In 1994, The Brooklyn Bridge recorded the 10-song CD Acappella. On December 5, 1999, the Brooklyn Bridge was featured in one of PBS's biggest fundraising events ever, "Doo Wop 50", performing both "16 Candles" and "The Worst That Could Happen"; the entire program was released on VHS and DVD.
The genre is an industry unto itself, and the greats of music have made holiday songs. But with so many seasonal tunes, there are a few clunkers as well. Here are the 10 worst, in chronological order.
"If These Walls Could Speak" "Didn't We" "Worst That Could Happen" "All I Know" "McArthur Park" Guardian Records 1996: R.E.M. single "Wichita Lineman" (live) Warner Bros. Records: 1997: Carly Simon: Film Noir "Film Noir" Arista Records: 1997 Christine Andreas Love Is Good "The Moon's A Harsh Mistress" After 9 Records 1999: Patti LuPone: Matters ...
"The Worst That Could Happen" was not a hit for The 5th Dimension, as it was not released as a single. Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge had a hit with the song in early 1969. However, The 5th Dimension's version came first, released on their album entitled The Magic Garden.