The Grammys are THE authorities on great music. They gave Record of the Year to Bobby McFerrin for "Don't Worry, Be Happy" back in 1989, after all.
PS: Yeah, this post was supposed to list all the dodgy songs that have won Record of the Year since then, but after the first three that came up (after "Don't Worry, Be Happy") turned out to be good ones (Another Day in Paradise, Unforgettable, Tears In Heaven) I decided not to waste any more time.