Pop music, we see here at Tudo Pop! The American magazine Billboard It caused a great excitement by publicizing its list of the 500 best pop songs of all time last Thursday, 19.
In such a way that this commemorative selection is part of the celebrations of the 65th anniversary of Billboard Hot 100the stop that records the greatest hits of the music industry.
However, it is noteworthy that the chosen songs are not restricted to the genus only, but to those that encapsulate the concept of “popular music”. So this means that artists of different styles, including Rock, R&B and Rap, also conquered their well -deserved space.
The magazine explained its choice stating:
“Pop is the backbone not only of the music industry, but of culture in general.”
The only criterion used for the selection was that each song, at some point, was part of the Hot 100 Billboard. By the way, except for some 1990s hits that were not eligible at the time.
In the amazing top 10, names like Backstreet Boys, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and Madonna They have a guaranteed place. As a result, they provide an unforgettable celebration of pop music that everyone loves. Thus, this list is a true journey through the history of music, demonstrating the diversity and lasting impact of artists and songs that made our hearts vibrate. Also, of course, the Billboard It continues to surprise us and delight us with your first -rate musical teams.
Check out the top 10 of the 500 best pop songs from Billboard:
1. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”
Super hit was released in 1987, et is part of the album that bears the same name of the artist and was soundtrack of the classic movie “Suddenly 30” (2004), with Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo. Then, the following year, at the American Music Awards (AMA), for the music, the artist won the favorite pop or rock category.Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Official 4K Video)
2. “Dancing Queen” – Abba
ABBA marked its name in pop music and was a phenomenon in the 70’s nightclubs and movies. So, “Daning Queen”, from the album Arrival1976, music is one of the band’s greatest hits to this day.
Abba – Dancing Queen (Official Music Video Remastered)
3. “My Girl” – The Temptations
An irresistible and immune classic to time. Part of the album The Tempts Sing Smokeyfrom 1965, music is one of the biggest hits of the American group. In addition, she was also part of the soundtrack of “My First Love” (1991), starring Macaulay Culkin and Anna Chlumsky.
The Tempts – My Girl (Lyric Video)
4. “I Want It That Way” – Backstreet Boys
Boybands emerged as a hurricane in the 1990s. Thus, the American band Backstreet Boys managed to stay in the first five with the successful 1999 album I Want It That Way.
The song was nominated for three Grammy Awards awards, including music of the year and recording of the year.
BACKSTREET BOYS – I WANT IT THAY WAY (Official HD VIDEO)
5. “Since U Been Gone” – Kelly Clarkson
An American artist who has won the public since his first appearance at American Ideol Kelly Clarkson guarantees his place on the podium with “Since U Been Gone.” The song is part of the artist’s second album, Breakway2004.
Kelly Clarkson – Since U Been Gone (Video)
6. “Like a Prayer” – Madonna
Of course the pop queen wouldn’t be left out of the list right? Then the chosen song bears the same name as its album, released in 1989.
Madonna – Like a Prayer (Official Video)
7. “Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson
Speaking of royalty, the king of pop is also on the list. In such a way that it occupied a place in the top 10. The success was the album Thriller1982.
The song won two Grammy, an American Music Award (AMA) and an indication for Video Music Producers Hall of Fame.
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (Official Video)
8. “Call Me Maybe” – Carly Rae Jepsen
A simply irresistible pop ballad. Thus, released in 2012, on the album Kissthe hit was a worldwide success. In addition, on Youtube, there are more than 1.5 billion views.
Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe
9. “California Love” – 2pac and Dr. DRE
Tupac Shakur, one of the great rap talent that left earlier in a tragic murder. Music is part of the project California Love, from 1995, and is still one of the rapper’s hits.
2pac Feat Dr.Dre – California Love HD
10. “I Want to Hold Your Hand” – The Beatles
Do you have beatlemaniac there? Do you really think Liverpool’s hairy boys would not guys on this list? The British group Beatles was not left out of the list for reasons: they are the Beatles! The chosen song is part of the 1964 album Meet The Beatles!
I Want to Hold Your Hand (Remastered 2015)