these are the songs that made generation
after generation tear up the dance floor
welcome to ms mojo and today we'll be
counting down our picks for the top 10
pop songs of all time
while spanish speakers were already warm
to shakira's form back in 2006
hip don't lie made everyone fall in love
with the colombian star
the song became one of the most popular
tracks of the entire decade
thanks to shakira's distinctive vocals
that melodious chorus and the blistering
latin music
a lively and thumping mix never before
heard
this tune is the true definition of a
worldwide hit and it reached number one
in a staggering 55 countries and set the
record for the fastest selling single to
reach
1 million digital downloads
it's a well-deserved reward as the song
is original fresh and a whole lot of fun
poker face lady gaga
love her hate lady gaga you can't deny
that she creates some wickedly memorable
tunes
after a strong debut with just dance
gaga released poker face
and we fell in love all over again
while you can certainly dance to the
song it also highlights gaga's darker
sound
something which makes her stand out from
the other pop stars
complete with euro pop synthesizers
robotic sounding vocals and a memorable
chorus the tracks music video also
introduced the world to gaga's obsession
with the bazaar
having sold over 13 million copies it's
now one of the best selling singles of
all time
a claim which it certainly deserves
you know what everyone wanted in 1997
more spice girls
already a summer hit in europe in 1996
this song washed up on north american
shores in the winter of 97
and spread across north america like a
plague
the lyrics evoke themes of independence
and it quickly became a girl power
anthem throughout the world
even if no one knew what the hell zigga
zinging was
while the spice girls never quite
matched this level of success again they
didn't need to
as they had successfully entered the
zeitgeist and left a lasting impression
seriously though what is zigga zinging
if you wanna be my lover
greetings number seven california girls
katy perry featuring snoop dogg
by the end of the 2000's katy perry
wasn't the most famous pop star in the
world
but she was well on her way once
california girls dropped in may of 2010
the lead single effectively demonstrated
that a new star had emerged
of course the vibrant music video
bolstered perry's image but for the
music itself california girls functions
as the quintessential summer hit
featuring one of the most commercially
viable hip-hop artists in snoop dogg
wow west coast these are the girls i
love the most
while firework offered a message of
inspiration and teenage dream catered to
a younger demographic
katie's owed to california invited
viewers in for a collective party and
reminded that classic pop songs are all
about having fun
is
number six bye bye bye in sync
released just days into the new century
bye bye bye was a bit of a holdover from
the teen pop craze that rocked the world
in the late 90s
complete with its earring of a chorus
and unforgettable music video
bye bye bye was one of instinct's best
songs and it solidified them as
contenders for the boy band crown
two years later in sync was no more but
the breakup led to justin timberlake's
fantastic solo career
where massive tracks like sexy back
prove the singer as a legendary musical
talent
number five girls just wanna have fun
cyndi lauper
while lopper's version was renowned for
its feminist approach this song was
actually written and performed by a man
named robert hazard in 1979
after altering some lyrics with hazard's
approval lopper's debut single shot her
to instant fame
with the help of its classic music video
this song reached the top spot in 10
countries and became a feminist anthem
it's an instantly recognizable piece
from its very first synthesized notes
and lopper's energetic vocals carry a
sense of fun throughout the entire song
while still retaining a powerful stance
it was a tricky balancing act but loper
pulled it off perfectly
creating one of the most memorable songs
of the 1980s
number four i will always love you
whitney houston
maurice first released as a country
single in the 70s by its writer dolly
parton
whitney houston's r b infused version
became one of the greatest cover songs
in music history
life treats you kind houston showcases
her powerhouse vocals throughout the
song
reaching heights that other singers can
only dream of proving herself to be one
of the greatest vocalists of all time
the song was a massive commercial
success spending a then record 14 weeks
at number one
and was certified four times platinum
only two months after its release in
1992.
number three baby one more time britney
spears
by the end of the 1990s britney spears
was just an ambitious 16 year old former
musketeer in the age of pop groups like
backstreet boys spice girls and
in sync but all that changed for the
princess of pop with the release of this
solo powerhouse of a song
it reached number one in every country
that it charted and singled out brittany
as a cultural phenomenon
helping to pave the way for other
successful teen pop solo artists like
mandy moore and christina aguilera
her powerful vocals complement the
energetic sound of the production to
create a true 90s classic
filled with catchy hooks and a memorable
chorus that made her a superstar
in the process
number two vogue madonna
the queen of 80s pop proved that her
transition to the new decade would be as
smooth as butter
the material girl voked her way into the
90s dropping this single in march of
1990
and watched as it peaked at the top of
the charts in over 30 countries
influenced by the disco styles of the
1970s madonna created a fantastic dance
house track that helped establish what
dance music would become
throughout the decades
on the cover of a magazine madonna not
only brought voguing and house music
into the mainstream
she briefly made disco cool again and
created one of the best music videos of
all time
before we look at our top pick here are
a few honorable mentions
a good night that tonight's gonna be
a good night
tell me
number one billie jean michael jackson
admit it even if you're not a fan of
michael jackson you love this song
billie jean just screams classic from
the title with the groovy opening notes
of the bass transitioning to the sharp
sounds of the synthesizer
it's instantly recognizable and insanely
memorable
michael commands the song from the
powerful chorus to his signature vocal
hiccup spread throughout the song
there's truly something here for
everyone whether it be the stellar
production
michael himself the wicked guitar solo
or the confident dominating lyrics
often considered to be one of the best
pop songs of all time billie jean is a
true timeless classic
and arguably one of michael's greatest
achievements
so do you agree with our selections
what's your favorite pop song of all
time
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