Wednesday, July 31, 2024

A new countdown commences: THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE SONGS of all-time. Today: #200-191. Continues tomorrow.

A Caffè Lattè 2-part Spotlight:

THE 200

MOST RECOGNIZABLE

SONGS OF ALL-TIME

 A cartoon version of Trevor Horn (left) and Geoff Downes (right), with the blue text "Buggles Video Killed the Radio Star" on the top

Popular music has served up countless hit records. This spotlight takes a look at the 200 most recognizable. Unless you have been living under a rock, almost everyone should be familiar with these songs. The earliest recordings are from the dawn of rock n roll and the list spans decades through to releases as recent as 2023. Some are timeless classics, best sellers and earworms while others may be remembered for all the wrong reasons, but they are all songs we are familiar with.

 

200 MR. BRIGHTSIDE The Killers 2003

199 YOU’RE SO VAIN Carly Simon 1972

198 THUNDERSTRUCK AC/DC 1990

197 WALKING ON SUNSHINE Katrina & The Waves 1985

196 GO WEST Pet Shop Boys 1993

195 I FEEL FOR YOU Chaka Khan 1984

194 UNDER PRESSURE Queen & David Bowie 1981

193 VIDEO KILLED THE RADIO STAR The Buggles 1979

192 LOSE YOURSELF Eminem 2002

191 DON’T YOU WANT ME Th Human League 1981


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