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…
190
I THINK I LOVE YOU
The Partridge Family
(1970) #1
It can occur to you in an instant; that realization that you have fallen in love. Enough record buyers related to that experience to send this single to the top of the American, Canadian and Australian charts.
189
NEVER TEAR US APART
INXS
(1987)
This track was lifted off the Australian group's 1987 album 'Kick'. The majestic love song possesses an enduring quality, reaching a climax with the explosive sax solo. It was a Top 10 hit in Australia, USA, Europe and Canada.
188
ANGELS
Robbie Williams
(1997)
British boy band Take That enjoyed a string of #1 hits but failed to gain critical credibility. Robbie Williams quit the group and launched a solo career. His first 4 singles fared well, but it was "Angels" that made everyone sit up and take notice. This was a stupendous single, worthy of all the accolades it attracted. It reached #4 in Britain and charted high in many European territories.
187
THE BOXER
Simon & Garfunkel
(1969)
The sweeping epic from the duo's classic 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' opus peaked in the Top 10 all over the world. Sprinkled throughout is the catchy line: "lie-la-lie".
186
NO MORE TEARS
(ENOUGH IS ENOUGH)
Donna Summer &
Barbra Streisand
(1979) #1
Donna Summer had been at pains to prove that she was more than a disco artist. Barbra Streisand wanted to show her versatility in yet another musical genre. This powerhouse pairing is an empowering song of defiance.
185
AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN
HIGH ENOUGH
Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
(1967)
Written by Motown couple Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson, this duet was one of the gems cut by 2 of the label's soloists. Gaye of course went on to greater impact in the 1970s, but Terrell's life ended tragically soon after. Her collaborations with Gaye have retained their magic over the decades since.
184
LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE BOY
Deniece Williams
(1984) #1
This upbeat song was featured on the 'Footloose' film soundtrack. It combined elements of dance, pop and R&B, lifting it into the Top 3 in America, Britain and Australia. The song also earned an Academy Award nomination.
183
SONG 2
Blur
(1997)
Lifted to classic status by the "Woo Hoo" chant featured throughout, the track reached #2 in the UK.
182
I JUST WANT TO BE YOUR EVERYTHING
Andy Gibb
(1977) #1
At the time of this single's release, Barry Gibb possessed the magic touch. It seemed everything he penned turned to gold. The Bee Gees were to dominate the US (and the world's) charts. He wrote this sweet love song for his younger brother, the first of Andy's solo hits. It made #1 in America, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Canada and Austria.
181
THE POWER OF LOVE
Jennifer Rush
(1984) #1
Jennifer Rush not only recorded the original version of this mighty ballad, she co-wrote it. Her interpretation topped charts in Britain, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The song's appeal was universal enough to see it return as a remake by Celine Dion in 1993. Along with topping the Australian and Canadian charts again, this cover version made #1 in America.
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