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…
70
MY GUY
Mary Wells
(1964) #1
This Motown smash made Mary Wells the Detroit label's 1st female star, preceding even Diana Ross. Written and produced by Smokey Robinson, the single reached #1 in America and peaked at #5 in the UK.
69
LIVIN' ON A PRAYER
Bon Jovi
(1986) #1
The 1986 album 'Slippery When Wet' album spawned 2 US chart-topping singles, this and "You Give Love A Bad Name". "Livin' On A Prayer" also topped the charts in Canada and New Zealand. The single made the Top 5 in Britain, Europe and Australia.
68
STOP! IN THE NAME OF LOVE
The Supremes
(1965) #1
This Motown girl group classic was accompanied by a memorable hand choreography for the "Stop!" in the title. The song was another timeless creation from the Holland - Dozier- Holland team. Along with reaching #1 in America, the disc went Top 10 in Britain and Canada.
67
SUPERSTITION
Stevie Wonder
(1972) #1
This funky Motown track has grown in stature over the decades. As the lead single from Stevie Wonder's 'Talking Book' album, it raced to #1 in America and peaked at #11 in Britain.
66
I'M SO EXCITED
Pointer Sisters
(1982)
The female trio penned the song with Trevor Lawrence. It was initially issued in 1982, climbing to #30 in the US and going Top 10 in Australia and Sweden. Re-released 2 years later, the dance track reached #9 in America and 11 in Britain.
65
I GOTTA FEELING
Black Eyed Peas
(2009) #1
Hip hop meshed with house on this David Guetta co-production. The single was a global success, reaching #1 in America, Britain, Europe, Brazil, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Israel and New Zealand.
64
EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE
The Police
(1983) #1
Sting's lyrics have been misinterpreted as about love and devotion. It is actually from the perspective of an obsessed stalker. Regardless, this remains The Police's greatest hit. The single topped the American, British, Canadian and South African charts.
63
...BABY ONE MORE TIME
Britney Spears
(1998) #1
This was the song that put Britney Spears on the map. The former Mickey Mouse Club cast member helped launch the teen pop revival of the 1990s. Her breakthrough single went to #1 in the USA, UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
62
HAPPY
Pharrell Williams
(2013) #1
The producer / songwriter Pharrell Williams propelled himself into the solo spotlight with this universal hit. Featured in the film 'Despicable Me 2', the cheerful track enjoyed time at #1 in America, Britain, Europe, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Israel, South Africa, New Zealand and Lebanon.
61
I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY
(WHO LOVES ME)
Whitney Houston
(1987) #1
Whitney Houston's sophomore album proved the success of her debut LP was no fluke. This was its lead single. The infectious dance song was a worldwide sensation, going #1 in America, the UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
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