To be a truly creative artist, one must be willing to take risks and sometimes fail. Even the most brilliant musicians have released songs that are considered terrible by their fans. These songs may not have hit the mark, but they show the artists' willingness to experiment and push boundaries in their music.

Here are some of the worst songs ever released by some of the greatest musicians in history:

• The Beatles, ‘Revolution 9’ (1968): A bizarre and unsettling avant-garde soundscape that many listeners found difficult to enjoy.
• Elton John, ‘Jamaica Jerk-Off’ (1973): A strange inclusion on an otherwise stellar album, this song was best left behind.
• David Bowie, ‘The Laughing Gnome’ (1967): A novelty single that missed the mark with its squeaky-voiced delivery and pun-filled lyrics.
• Drake, ‘Ratchet Happy Birthday’ (2018): An unsatisfying attempt at a mellow birthday song that falls flat.
• Dee Dee Ramone (as Dee Dee King), ‘German Kid’ (1989): A poorly received rap song from a punk rock legend that left fans scratching their heads.
• Taylor Swift, ‘Me!’ (2019): A bubblegum pop tune that lacked the substance of Swift's other hits.
• U2, ‘Get on Your Boots’ (2009): A confusing song with too many ideas that failed to resonate with fans.
• Lady Gaga, ‘Christmas Tree’ (2008): A festive song filled with sexual innuendo that missed the mark.
• Prince & The Time, ‘Donald Trump (Black Version)’ (1990): A slow jam that hasn't aged well with its questionable lyrics.
• Madonna, ‘Auto-Tune Baby’ (2015): A literal song featuring a crying baby that failed to impress listeners.
• Duran Duran, ‘911 Is a Joke’ (1995): A misguided cover of a Public Enemy song that fell flat.
• Kanye West, ‘XTCY’ (2018): A song filled with cringe-worthy lyrics and questionable content.
• Elvis Presley, ‘Confidence’ (1967): A lazy rehashing of a classic song that failed to capture the magic of the original.

While these songs may not have been hits, they serve as a reminder that even the greatest artists have their missteps along the way.