THIS CENTURY'S TOP 200 SONGS Update: #70-61. Another 10 songs added tomorrow.

THE 200 MOST ESSENTIAL SONGS

FROM THE FIRST 15 YEARS

OF THIS CENTURY

Now that we are 15 years into the 21^st Century, it’s apropos to look back over the 200 songs since 2000 that have made the greatest impact on the sound of music as it stands in 2015.

To be eligible for the Top 200, a song must have officially appeared on an album, CD single  or as a download between Jan. 1, 2000 and December 31, 2014.

70 GET THE PARTY STARTED

PINK [2001]

 

Pink established herself as 1 of the leading acts on today's pop landscape with this global smash hit. She had enjoyed success before, but this one made her a household name. It distanced her forever from the R&B she was pigeonholed into with early singles.

69 BYE BYE BYE

*NSYNC [2000]

 

*NSYNC became the most important boy band of the new century's 1st decade. Later, Justin Timberlake emerged as a major solo recording artist whose success has more than overshadowed his old group. *NSYNC paved the way for the immense success of One Direction today.

68 SOMEONE LIKE YOU 

ADELE [2011]

Only a heart of stone could not be moved by the heartache evoked in Adele's vocals on this gorgeous ballad from her award-winning best seller album.

67 MR BRIGHTSIDE

THE KILLERS [2003]

 

Brandon Flowers delivers a fun vocal on this modern song from Las Vegas group The Killers. The band incorporate retro styles with a fresh and contemporary attitude.

66 SEXYBACK

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE [2006]

 

J.T. always keeps his singles interesting and resists the tendency of his cntemporaries to repeat themselves. "Sexyback" took some getting used to, but we all get it now. Timbaland's input made this one stand out.

65 NUDE

RADIOHEAD [2007]

 

Radiohead caused great concern when it offered the 'In Rainbows' album to consumers in a revolutionary way. The popular group allowed fans to download it and name their own price. The new material was worthy, as evidenced on the single "Nude".

64 MY IMMORTAL

EVANESCENCE [2003]

The haunting piano-driven ballad has retained its timeless beauty. It showcases the vocal skill of Amy Lee.

63 KIDS

MGMT [2008]

 

MGMT dropped this indie/ electronic pop hit from its 'Oracular Spectacular' album. The track meshed retro traces of New Order and neo-psychedelia.

62 GOTTA GET THRU THIS

DANIEL BEDINGFIELD [2001]

 

Daniel Bedingfield scored a UK garage hit with the groundbreaking "Gotta Get Thru This".

61 WHAT IT FEELS LIKE FOR A GIRL

MADONNA [2000]

Madonna's 1st album for the millennium was the exciting electro beat 'Music' CD. "What It Feels Like A Girl" dealt with gender differences atop an innovative soundscape.