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The 50 Most Popular Pop Songs Of All Time

Pop songs are the most famous and well known genre of music that became popular from way before the name even a household name. The name 鈥榩op鈥� is from the word popular and that is why it has always remained to be a classic type of music. What makes a song classic is typically a catchy and sweet melody that you can鈥檛 help but just sing along to. The kind of melody that sticks in your head and persists on staying there. The best pop songs contain all the elemnts of a good song. Characterized by melodious voices that just captures your attention from the word go, here are some of the most popular pop songs of all time.

1. Joni Mitchell: ‘Big Yellow Taxi’ (1970)

鈥楤ig Yellow Taxi,鈥� was released in 1970 and it has since become an inspiration to all the environmental movements and advocacy initiatives around. This is thanks to its very popular line that goes, 鈥淭hey paved paradise and put up a parking lot.鈥� The song was inspired after Joni made a trip to Hawaii and ironically, it didn鈥檛 really become popular until way later in 1975 when the live version of it reached the top 25 that year. That鈥檚 when people really got to know more about it.

2. Elton John: ‘Your Song’ (1970)

Elton John is quite a famous and well-known household name. This particular song by him first made an appearance in his self-entitled second solo album and it ranked as one of the top love songs of all time. It is quite a melodious and simple love ballad that just tags at your heart from the moment you listen to it. Actually, this song ended up becoming Elton鈥檚 very first top ten pop hit song in the US. Later on in 2010, Ellie Goulding did a coer of the song and it became number two in the UK鈥檚 charts.

3. Bobby Darin: ‘Mack the Knife’ (1959)

Released in 1959, this song is a unique one and probably why it became so popular and continues to several decades later. The song is actually a murder ballad that details the crimes of a highwayman who was known as MacHeath. In 1959, Boddy Darin did an English version of it as was originally composed in Germany. With Bobby鈥檚 version, the song managed to hit number one on the U.S pop charts and even won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

4. Bruce Springsteen: ‘Born to Run’ (1975)

It鈥檚 funny how 鈥榖orn to run鈥� was written as a means of a last resort. Bruce Springsteen said he wrote this song as his last effort to become a star. His first two albums did not particularly do well and thus one can clearly understand why by this time he was ready to call it quits. This particular song, released in 1975 is a very passionate song written in the form of a letter to a loved one. With this song, his album managed to hit number three on the charts and the song Itself was number 23 on the pop singles chart in the U.S

5. Janet Jackson: ‘Escapade’ (1990)

Janet Jackson鈥檚 鈥楨scapede was on one iof the seven top 50 pop hit singles from her album, Janet Jackson鈥檚 Rhythm Nation 1814. This song specifically went all the way to number one on the pop singles chart. This just goes to show what a success the song really was. Released in 1990, it has an upbeat, joyful peak that was imitated by nany other artists who admired Jackson鈥檚 works. It still is  hit and when you get a chance to listen to it you will understand why exactly.

6. Madonna: ‘Like a Prayer’ (1989)

鈥楲ike a prayer鈥� was more of an effort by Madonna to record content that was more adult like. The song was the epitome of pop music in the 80s and she did an amaing job with this particular song. She said this ong was insoired by the Roman Catholic belief in holy communion, where the bread and is sually used used as a representation of the body and blood of Christ. It however generated a lot of controversy but then again, Madonna has always been the queen of controversy. However, the choir harmony in the song makes the song even more beautiful and this is what made more fans to embrace the song. Thanks to that positive feedback and popularity the sonmg ended up becoming a num,ber one pop smash

7. No Doubt: ‘Don’t Speak’ (1995)

This song was actually written in the event of the band鈥檚 vocalist Gwen Stefani ending her seven year relationship with still the band鈥檚 bass player, Tony Kanal. Naturally, a lot of emotions are invested in this song and that is what earned it a Grammy Award nomination for song of the year. It is simply put, quite a beautiful song and the Gwen vocalizes the feelings she must have been feeling at the time, makes it even more beautiful. 鈥楧on鈥檛 speak鈥� ended up topping pop radio airplay charts for around four months straight. Pretty impressive. Actually.

8. ABBA: ‘Dancing Queen’ (1976)

Abba was honestly the height of pop music through out the 80s among other iconic artists that were gracing the industry. These Swedish pop superstars performed dancing queen as a live performance to Sweden鈥檚 Kinga nd his bride as part of a televised gala. It is a well written song whose melody will forever stick in your mind. It is no surprise that it went on to becoming a number one pop hit around the world. It also became very popular in the U.S and the U.K. However, this particular song is the group鈥檚 only number one hit in the U.S. When all is said and done though, this group did marvelous and made the 80s a fun time to be in while dancing to their tunes.

9. New Order: ‘Blue Monday’ (1983)

Released in 1983,  鈥楤lue Monday,鈥� by New Order is recorded as one of the most influential pop records of all time . It is a typical pop song with a lot of synth sounds that makes it quite good. The band managed to incorporate influential elements from other iconic dancers and artists like Donna Summer, Karftwerk and Sylvester among others. This could explain why with this song they did such a good job. Moreover, the song became very influential to other pop songs that came thereafter.

10. Celine Dion: ‘My Heart Will Go On’ (1997)

Everyone is familiar with this very iconic song and if you are not, all you have to do is watch the titanic. It ended up becoming one of the biggest romantic pop hits of all time worldwide and we honestly can鈥檛 even complain. It is simply put a masterpiece. It ws forst written as an instrumental for the film, 鈥楾itanic鈥� and the director wasn鈥檛 really looking to having its vocal version being included at the ned of the film. However, when it was relased, people all over the world loved it so much and it became quite famous (even more than the film) and won also an academy award for 鈥楤est Original Song鈥� as well as also  Grammy Award for 鈥楤est Record and Song of the Year.鈥� To date, the song is still quite popular with thousands of covers having been done worldwide even in different languages.

11. Beatles: ‘Yesterday’ (1965)

This became a very popular Beatles song with the Guiness Book of Records claiming that no song has ever inspired more covers than this one. It is a sweet melancholy ballad that tries to express the feelings usually felt after a relationship has gone sour. This could be why it became so popular anyway. It is quite a sensational and sweet song and since it was released in 1965, it has never grown old.It also received a number of awards where in the U.S, it was a number one hit and in the 1999 BBC pol, it was voted 鈥榯he best song of the 20^th 肠别苍迟耻谤测.鈥�

12. R.E.M.: ‘Losing My Religion’ (1991)

Losing my religion released in 1991 became the biggest song by the band, R.E.M. It was so successful that it actually went to become number four on the pop singles chart. The phrase actually means to lose one鈥檚 temper and that鈥檚 why it is such a unique one. Generally though, the song is more about unrequited love and has managed to win a Grammy Award for 鈥楤est Short Form Video.鈥� This is because its video was very well received and appreciated by fans.

13. Christina Aguilera: ‘Beautiful’ (2002)

Christina Aguilera has always been a genius when it came to music and outstanding vocals. So with 鈥榖eautiful,鈥� released in 2002, it is no surprise that it really blew up. It has actually been adopted as an LGBTQ anthem because of its lyrics about love just being beautiful regardless of you decide to love. The song was nominated for song of the year and even peaked on the Billboard Hot 100. In the UK, it went all the way to number one on the pop singles chart.

14. Britney Spears: ‘Toxic’ (2004)

This song by Britney released in 2004 is another great one. Then again Britney never released a song that isn鈥檛 great. Its high pitched hook is very unforgettable and catchy. It was really successful that so many cover versions of it have been made over the years. This is the song that also brought Spears back to pop top 10 and even earned a Grammy Award for 鈥楾op Dance Recording.鈥�

15. Lady Gaga: ‘Bad Romance’ (2009)

鈥楤ad Romance,鈥� is very popular. It is one song that singers usually sing when tryinmg to show what amazing vocals they have. Lets you know how good it is. The song did so well that it peaked at number two in the U.S but number one is so many other countries. Additionally, it has sold 10 million digital copies worldwide and many people have always considered it to be Gaga鈥檚 signature recording. In fact, its music video received a Grammy Award as one of the top music videos of all time.

16. Judy Collins: ‘Send in the Clowns’ (1975)

This very emotional masterpiece is another famous pop song of all time. Released in 1975, it has attracted the attention of a wide range of performers including even the legendary and iconic Frank Sinatra. In 1975, Judy Collins turned it into a pop song and it ended up scooping a Grammy Award for song of the Year.

17. Don McLean: ‘American Pie’ (1971)

Released in 1971, this song became a number 1 pop single for four weeks straight and when you listen to it, you will understand why. It is quite a gem and since its release, it has continued to be relevant. Additionally, its famous phrase in the chorus, 鈥榙ay the music died鈥� was in reference to the day Buddy Holly died in 1959 in an airplane crash.

18. The Association: ‘Cherish’ (1966)

This is another famous and popular pop song of all time released in 1966. It was such a catchy song and that is why to date it is a song you can easily sing along to and enjoy yourself while at it. At first, this vocal group known as The Association hit their pop breakthrough with the top 10 hit song that was known as 鈥楢long Comes Mary.鈥� Thereafter, it was followed by 鈥楥herish鈥� and the fans embraced it so much because this ballad turned into a number one smash. Rightfully so because it is indeed a gem.

19. Rolling Stones: ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ (1965)

Actually, with this song, the Rolling Stones managed to top the U.S pop singles charts for the very first time. It was recorded at a chess studio in Chicago and although it was considered threatening due to its sexual innuendos and attacks on commercialism, it still turned Rolling Stones into superstars in the long run.

20. Backstreet Boys: ‘I Want It That Way’ (1999)

鈥業 want it That Way鈥� is probably one of the most popular backstreet boys songs there is. If you do not know this boy group, I am sure you have heard of this song. Released in 1999, this song earned the group a Grammy Award nomination for 鈥楽ong and Record of the Year.鈥� Moreover, it topped both in mainstream pop and adult contemporary radio charts. It is one of those songs that never really get old. Whenever you listen to it, it鈥檚 like listening to it for the first time.

21. Rod Stewart: ‘Maggie May’ (1971)

This song is a story about Rob Stewart鈥檚 manipulative romance relationship with an older woman. So in essence this song was autobiographical and in the long run it became Stewarts鈥檚 first number one pop single and this is what launched his career as a solo artist. This particular song brought the signature British folk pop style and his trademark raspy vocals into the pop mainstream. Although according to Rod, he doesn鈥檛 quite understand why the song became a hit in the first place because according to him it has no melody.

22. Jimi Hendrix Experience: ‘All Along the Watchtower’ (1968)

This is actually the only significant pop hit sngle that Jimi Hendrix ever did. Originally written and composed by Bob Dylan, Jimi did a cover of it and it ended up becoming a major hit. It was a song recorded for the album, 鈥楨lectric Ladylnd鈥� and was in fact released six months after Dylan鈥檚 original version. Ironically, Jimi鈥檚 version is considered superior and Dylan admitted to using Jimi鈥檚 version whenever he would perform the song. That just goes to show how well Jimi did with this one.

23. Bon Jovi: ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ (1986)

Bon Jovi did not like the original version recorded version of this song and thus ended up reworking it. This proved to be however a wise move because it is this song that became the band鈥檚 signature hit. It has since become a favourite for any persosn interested in singalongs during karaoke nights and ha even sold more than 3 million digital copies. It became such a huge success ad most people know Bon Jovi thanks to this song.

24. Martha and the Vandellas: ‘Dancing in the Street’ (1964)

Dancing in the Street was recorded in just two takes which is impressive because it became a number two hit and one of Motown鈥檚 most memorable records. This song is what became a signature song for the vocal trio Martha and the Vandellas. However, a lot of controversy arose in the late 60s when the song was adopted as a civil rights anthem by militant protesters. Because of the controversy, some radio stations banned the song but it was officially added to the National Recording Registry in 2006 by the Library of Congress.

25. Dusty Springfield: ‘Son of a Preacher Man’ (1968)

This song released in 1968, became Springfield鈥檚 fourth top 10 hit in the U.S and 10^th in the UK. It is quite an iconic and catchy song that will just impress you from the moment you listen to it. It also has deep lyrics that resonate to most of her fans and hence the popularity.

26. Righteous Brothers: ‘Unchained Melody’ (1965)

This song was originally recorded as the theme song for the 1955 prison film, 鈥楿nchained鈥� and actually ended up getting nominated for an Academy Award as 鈥楤est Song from a Motion Picture.鈥� It was a top 5 pop hit and it even returned to the charts in 1990 after being used as a soundtrack for the film, 鈥楪host.鈥� Handsdown, 鈥楿nchained Melody鈥� remains to be one of the most romantic pop songs of all time.

27. Carly Simon: ‘You’re So Vain’ (1972)

Released in 1972, this song is one of the best examples of a confessional style of singing and songwriting pop. It was such a catchy and popular song that within no time, it blowed up. In fact, the song was Carly Simon鈥檚 only number one pop single and the one song people always remember her by.

28. Rihanna Featuring Jay-Z: ‘Umbrella’ (2007)

Originally written for Britney Spears, the song after getting the attention of Reid at Island Def Jam was sent to Rihanna who immediately wanted to record it. It became her biggest hit ever by managing to reach number one around the world. It also remained at the top of the chart in the U.K for 10 straight weeks which was something that had not been seen in a decade. Moreover, the song was nominated for Grammy Awards under the 鈥楽ong and Record of the Year鈥� and actually won for 鈥楤est Rap/Sung Collaboration. It was a great achievement for Rihanna indeed.

29. Black Eyed Peas: ‘I Gotta Feeling’ (2009)

鈥業 Gotta Feeling鈥� was released in 2009 and it is a typical pop  song that just proved that indeed Black Eyed Peas was a talented group. This song debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. It later became number one and spent 14 weeks at the top hence giving Black Eyed Peas chart dominance for six months. It has a disco and happy feeling to it that definitely makes you dance to its tune and just have a good time. It was also nominated for Grammy Awards for 鈥楻ecord of the Year.鈥�

30. Bob Marley: ‘Three Little Birds’ (1980)

This reggae ballad is a sweet melody that just outs your mind at ease. It was released in 1980 and many fans love its upbeat and inspirational words that just resonate with many of them. It is indeed a beautiful song and if you are not a reggae person, this song right here will change your mind.

31. Beatles: ‘Hey Jude’ (1968)

This particular song by the Beatles became their biggest pop single which was written with the intention of comforting a young Julian Lennon while his parents were going through a divorce. It was written by Paul McCartney and 鈥楬ey Jude鈥檓ade it to become one of the longest number one pop singles of all time. Because of how great it is, the song eventually managed to get Grammy nominations for 鈥楻ecord and Song of the Year.鈥�

32. Gnarls Barkley: ‘Crazy’ (2006)

Released in 2006, Gnarls Barkley did a collaborative project with Danger Mouse and Cee Lo Green. They came up with this masterpiece and 鈥榗razy鈥� became the most acclaimed pop hits of the decade. It actually spent nine weeks at number one in the UK and it was the first song to do so in ten years, even managing to reach number two in the U.S. 鈥楥razy鈥� was in fact inspired by the spaghetti western films of Ennio Morricone. It was written in the form of a conversation between Cee Lo and Danger Mouse hence why it is an interesting one.

33. Bob Dylan: ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ (1965)

This song written and performed originally by Bob Dylan was written as a short story. It is quite a lengthy song which is unheard of for any pop song even to date. The meaning behind its lyrics has been debated over the years but just like everyone agrees, the power of Dylan鈥檚 poetry and Koper鈥檚 talented work on the organ that spices up the song made it even more popular. Released in 1965, the song reached number two on the pop singles chart and to date, it remains to be Bob Dylan鈥檚 biggest hit.

34. The Doors: ‘Light My Fire’ (1967)

The introduction of this song was actually influenced by the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. It even gave the mainstream pop world introduction to the groundbreaking artistry of The Doors. By the request of their many fans and its wide base, this song spent three weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

35. Sam Cooke: ‘You Send Me’ (1957)

Released in 1957, this gospel singer Sam Cooke turned to the secular world with this particular single. It is a romantic R&B style song that will automatically tag your heart with its melodious and somber tunes the moment you listen to it. Since its release, it has been considered a rock and roll landmark. To date, this song remains to be Sam Cooke鈥檚 only number one pop single.

36. Glen Campbell: ‘Wichita Lineman’ (1968)

Glenn wrote this song after driving through Oklahoma and noticed an endless line of telephone poles broken only by a silohoutte of a pole in the distance. With this scenario, he imagined the loneliness of a solitary worker and turned it into a song. It became a number three smash and turned him into a star where he topped both the country and adult contemporary charts.

37. Buddy Holly: ‘Peggy Sue’ (1957)

Peggy Sue became one of Buddy鈥檚 top 10 pop hits. It was also a major R&B chart success just like many other early rock and roll hits. In 1999, it was added to the Grammy Hall of Fame and to date, it remains to be quite a popular and loved song.

38. Simon and Garfunkel: ‘Mrs. Robinson’ (1968)

Released in 1968, this song was featured in the film, 鈥楾he Graduate鈥� which details the hidden lives of middle class families in the late 60s, with a keen interest on the Joe DiMaggio鈥檚 story. This song became a number one hit for the duo and it is one of the iconic songs to be made. Decades later, it still continues to be relevant.

39. Jackson 5: ‘ABC’ (1970)

The song 鈥楢BC鈥� showcases the joyful energy of a young Jackson five and through this song the world got to understand Michael Jackson鈥檚 vocal range. This is inclusive of his very distinctive falsetto. It blew the mind of people how talented the young man was and gave him a chance. The song became the second of the four consecutive number one pop hits that managed to kick off the career of the group too.

40. David Bowie: ‘Fame’ (1975)

The impressive bit with this song is that it was recorded in a one day session where John Lennon provided the backing vocals. He even contributed to the title of the song and its tune which was based off the compelling riff of Carlos Alomar. . As a result, the song became the first number one pop hit through out David Bowie鈥檚 career. Throughout the song you can hear      John Lennon鈥檚 backing vocals which are amazing to be honest.

41. Marvin Gaye: ‘Let’s Get It On’ (1973)

Marvin Gaye is one of the most talented singers to ever have been in the industry and it is unfortunate that his life was cut off the way it was. With this song, many considered it one of the sexiest recordings of all time and it was written after Marvin had a serious case of writer鈥檚 block. At the time he was struggling to come up with material following up 鈥榳hat鈥檚 going on鈥� album that became quite popular. So trying to reach that bar was not so easy for him. At first the song was written from a spiritual point of view but ultimately it became one of the most celebrated odes of love to ever have been recording.

42. Frank Sinatra: ‘Strangers in the Night’ (1966)

Frank Sinatra is a household name. As one of the top pop artists of all time, when he recorded this song, he had not yet had a number one single since 1955. This song did so well that it won three Grammy Awards including even Record of the Year. To date it is one of the most iconic Sinatra鈥檚 songs.

43. Britney Spears: ‘…Baby One More Time’ (1998)

Thanks to 鈥楤aby one more time,鈥� Britney Spears was now introduced to the world which was at a wider scope than what he was used to. Britney was only 16 at the time and its music video showing a sexy schoolgirl ended up blowing up. This is a song that has been covered widely by other artists and they all usually manage to do a good job with it. It is such an iconic song that makes you want to dance and mimick all those dance moves Spears is killing in the video. The song additionally, became a chart topping hit in so many countries worldwide.

44. Fleetwood Mac: ‘Dreams’ (1977)

This song, 鈥榙ream鈥� was written in the midst of emotional and personal challenges that had been experienced by the members of Fleetwood Mac which actually resulted to the creation of the iconic album, 鈥楻umours.鈥� One of the members says she wrote this song in about ten minutes and it ended up being a good song that became Mac鈥檚 first number one pop hit in the U.S and even one of the band鈥檚 most distinctive recordings.

45. The Andrews Sisters: ‘Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy’ (1941)

This song by the Andrews sisters in arguably the most iconic pop song of the World War two years. It was recorded by the Andrew Sisters in 1941 before the U.S entry into the war . It was included in the Abbott and Costello film and it even received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. Later on in 1973, Bette brought this song to the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.

46. Sinead O’Connor: ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ (1990)

This song was written by the legendary Prince for his proteges in the group that was known as 鈥楾he Family.鈥� Unfortunately, the song did not receive the attention it deserved until Sinead O鈥機onnor did a release as a single version in 1990. Her emotional vocal brought it to a number one smash hit in the world. It even managed to become both an alternative and adult contemporary hit

47. Eagles: ‘Hotel California’ (1977)

For decades the  meaning of the lyrics behind this iconic song has always been arguable. Released in 1977, it did well and even went on to becoming number one on the Billboard Hot 100. It even received a Grammy Award for 鈥楻ecord of the Year.鈥�

48. Human League: ‘Don’t You Want Me’ (1981)

This electronic pop song was released in 1981 and the group actually thought it would stall their success and commercial progress. To their surprise, it became the top of their pop singles chart both in the U.S and the UK. Since its release in 1981, it hs come to be known as the defining song of the New Wave pop.

49. Whitney Houston: ‘I Will Always Love You’ (1982)

The film, 鈥楾he Bodyguard,鈥� made this song legendary and quite popular. Actually, originally the song was done by Dolly Parton which topped the country chart. Whitney鈥檚 dramatic rendition of the song for this film is what made it blow up and many people usually think it is Whitney鈥檚 original song. The song managed to reach top three of the Billboard Hot 100 and also in 2012 after Whitney passed on.

50. Depeche Mode: ‘Enjoy the Silence’ (1990)

With this song, Depeche Mode managed to reach the pop top ten in the U.S and it was the first and only time this single made it to the top. The music video is also quite legendary and also one of the reasons why the song did extremely well.

These are some of the most popular pop songs of all time and they still manage to top the industry to date.