Caffe`
Latte` presents…
THE
200 MOST ESSENTIAL
PERFECT
POP
SONGS
Sometimes it’s a hook, a gimmick or an irresistible
sound. Whatever that special ingredient is, it elevates a track to pop
perfection.
Here are 200 unforgettable examples of songs with that wow! factor…
200
VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR
The Buggles
(1979) #1
The song foresaw the advent of MTV. Today, we recognize the death of radio has a number of accomplices, but this remains an example of a cheesy yet enduring pop nugget.
199
YOU’RE THE VOICE
John Farnham
(1986) #1
The single was a massive success for Australian singer John Farnham. His powerful vocal and a blast of bagpipes helped propel the song beyond Australia, reaching the Top 10 in Britain and Europe.
198
GRACE KELLY
Mika
(2007) #1
With references to Princess Grace of Monaco and Freddie Mercury, Mika made a splash on the world charts. The retro feel of the song drew influence from Elton John, Scissor Sisters and Queen among others.
197
WICHITA LINEMAN
Glen Campbell
(1968) #1
Songwriter Jimmy Webb was a great source of material for recording artist Glen Campbell. This pop crossover single made the Top 3 on the US Pop, Country and Adult Contemporary charts.
196
MMMBOP
Hanson
(1997) #1
The Hanson trio all had a hand in composing their successful debut single. We may still not comprehend what the hell a 'mmmbop' is, but the cute song has withstood the test of time.
195
F**K YOU
CeeLo Green
(2010) #1
Due to the explicit title, this song was re-named "Forget You" in order to gain radio play. Either way, it is an incredibly catchy funk / pop hybrid that saw it dominate the Top 5 around the planet.
194
REET PETITE
Jackie Wilson
(1957) #1
Originally issued in 1957, the single (co-written by Berry Gordy) peaked at #6 in Britain. The American R&B star died in 1984. Re-released 2 years later with a claymation video, the song topped the UK chart.
193
BABY LOVE
The Supremes
(1964) #1
The songwriting / production team of Lamont Dozier and brothers Eddie & Brian Holland created a treasure trove of pop hits for the Motown label. Many artists recorded H/D/H songs. The main beneficiary was The Supremes. The trio enjoyed an impressive string of #1 hits from the hitmaking team.
192
I DON’T FEEL LIKE DANCING
Scissor Sisters
(2006) #1
Despite the title, it's hard not to at least tap your feet along with this upbeat pop song. Dominated by a camp vibe, the record inevitably topped charts all over the world.
191
SOMETHING
The Beatles
(1969) #1
While the bulk of The Beatles' recorded output was contributed by John Lennon / Paul McCartney, George Harrison delivered some breathtaking tracks too. This was a love song inspired by his then wife Pattie Boyd. It is one of the most covered Beatles songs, proof of its lasting quality.
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