The renowned magazine Billboard American has toasted music lovers with an exciting list of the 500 best pop songs of all time. The national team, revealed last Thursday, the 19th, is part of the celebrations of the 65th anniversary of the Billboard Hot 100the stop that highlights the biggest hits of the music industry.
What makes this list even more captivating is that the songs chosen are not restricted to the genus just, but cover those that represent the concept of “popular music”. This makes room for artists of various styles, including rock, R&B and Rap, who made their brand unforgettable in the history of music.
The magazine explained: “Pop is the backbone not only of the music industry, but of culture in general“This broad perspective allowed songs and artists from various aspects to be honored.
The main criterion for inclusion was that each song had already won a place in Hot 100, except for some 1990s hits, which were not eligible at the time.
The top 10 on the list is a true musical treasure, including icons like Whitney Houston, Abba, The temptations, BACKSTREET BOYS, Kelly Clarkson, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Carly Rae Jepsen, 2pac and Dr. DREbesides the eternal Beatles.
This list is a celebration of musical diversity and the lasting impact of songs that continue to thrill and inspire generations of fans around the world. It is a tribute to artists who shaped musical culture and prove that pop music transcends borders and generations, creating a legacy that will never be forgotten. Each song is a testimony of the artists’ ability to play our hearts and move our souls through music.
Check out the 10 best of all time according to Billboard
1. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”
Released in 1987, the hit is on the album of the same name of the artist and was the soundtrack of the classic movie “Suddenly 30” (2004), with Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo.
The following year, in American Music Awards (AMA) The artist won the pop or rock category.
2. “Dancing Queen” – Abba
Album Arrival1976, music is one of the biggest hits of the band Swedish Abba to the present day.
3. “My Girl” – The Temptations
Part of the album The Tempts Sing Smokeyreleased in 1965, the music is one of the biggest hits of the American group and was discovered by the new generations when it was incorporated into the soundtrack of the 1991 Blockbuster “Meu First Love”, starring, starring Macaulay Culkin and Anna Chlumsky.
4. “I Want It That Way” – Backstreet Boys
The American teen band BACKSTREET BOYS managed to stay in the top five with the success “I Want It That Way”, from the album Millennium1999, one of the big surprises on the list of Billboard. The Song of boyband was nominated for three awards in the Grammy Awardsincluding music of the year and recording of the year.
5. “Since U Been Gone” – Kelly Clarkson
The song is part of the artist’s second album, Breakwaylaunched in 2004.
6. “Like a Prayer” – Madonna
MadonnaThe Queen of Pop could not be out of the list. The song chosen to represent the most iconic artist of pop culture is controversial, generated a lot of impact on its release in 1989, and was part of the LP of the same name.
7. “Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson It was undoubtedly the king of pop, just like Elvis Presley It was the king of rock, and Michael It could not be out of the top 10 on the Billboard list. The success chosen to represent the youngest Jackson 5 was Billie Jean from the album Thriller1982. The music won two awards Grammyone American Music Award (AMA) and an indication for Video Music Producers Hall of Fame.
8. “Call Me Maybe” – Carly Rae Jepsen
Released in 2012, on the album Kissthe hit Carly Rae Jepsen It was successful in everyone and only on YouTube has over 1.5 billion views, a haunting brand.
9. “California Love” – 2pac and Dr. DRE
Music is part of the project California Lovefrom 1995, and is still one of the biggest hits of the American rapper. But not a consensus, the presence of music between the top 10 on the list has generated some criticism of readers and fans of the magazine.
10. “I Want to Hold Your Hand” – The Beatles
The eternal British group Beatles It could not be left out of the list, even though the Liverpool band led by John and Paul was more for rock than to pop. The Beatles Song chosen by Billboard It is part of the album Meet The Beatles! 1964.