I pride myself on being pretty good at choosing music (don't tell my wife that though!) and I look for different than the norm, so if you are looking for the top 100 billboard hits, click 'x' right now! I promise, this list will include the best pop music songs of all time – but might not match up with the billboard hot chart! Ready to dive into something different? This is a list for the old, the new and the awesome!
1. Diffuser – Get It on
2. Plain White T's – Hey There Delilah
3. Hanson – MMMBop
4. Neon Trees – Animal
5. Lorde – Royals
6. Taylor Swift – Bad Blood
7. Foster the People – Pumped up Kicks
8. Shawn Mendes – Stitches
9. Sam Hunt – Break up in a Small Town
10. Justin Bieber – Sorry
11. Coldplay – Yellow
12. Ed Sheeran – Thinking out Loud
13. Ellie King – Ex's & Oh's
14. Thomas Rhett – Die a Happy Man
15. One Direction – Perfect
16. Ellie Goulding – on My Mind
17. Meghan Trainor – like I'm Gonna Lose You
18. Hozier – Take Me to Church
19. Rachel Platten – Fight Song
20. Rihanna – FourFiveSeconds
21. Maroon 5 – Sugar
22. Jessie J – Bang Bang
23. The Weeknd – the Hills
24. Mark Ronson (Featuring Bruno Mars) – Uptown Funk
25. Shaggy – It Wasn't Me
26. Spice Girls – Wannabe
27. Nelly – Hot in Herre
28. Gwen Stefani – Hollaback Girl
29. Fifth Harmony – Worth It
30. Bruno Mars – the Lazy Song
31. Fun – We Are Young
32. Adele – Hello
33. Alanis Morissette – Hand in My Pocket
34. Bush – Glycerine
35. Vanessa Carlton – a Thousand Miles
36. Counting Crows – Mr. Jones
37. The Lumineers – Ho Hey
38. Train – Drops of Jupiter
39. Anna Kendrick – Cups
40. The Wallflowers – One Headlight
41. The Goo Goo Dolls – Slide
42. Snow Patrol – Chasing Cars
43. Train – Hey, Soul Sister
44. Kelly Clarkson – Because of You
45. James Blunt – You're Beautiful
46. The Calling – Wherever You Will Go
47. The Killers – Mr. Brightside
48. Vertical Horizon – Everything You Want
49. Jason Mraz – Lucky
50. Owl City – Fireflies
52. Phillip Phillips – Home
53. Pink – Give Me a Reason
54. Gotye – Somebody That I Used to Know
55. Eagle Eye Cherry – save Tonight
56. Lit – My Own Worst Enemy
57. Sugar Ray – Fly
58. Smash Mouth – All Star
59. Semisonic – Closing Time
60. Everclear – Father of Mine
61. D12 – My Band
62. Madonna – Vogue
63. Bowling for Soup – 1985
64. Wheatus – Teenage Dirtbag
65. Alien Ant Farm – Smooth Criminal
66. Simple Plan – I'm Just a Kid
67. Savage Garden – Truly Madly Deeply
68. Vanilla Ice – Ice Ice Baby
69. Blink 182 – All the Small Things
70. Eve 6 – inside out
71. N'Sync – Tearin' up My Heart
72. Backstreet Boys – I Want It That Way
73. The Cardigans – Lovefool
74. Katy Perry – I Kissed a Girl
75. DMX – Party up
76. Miley Cyrus – We Can't Stop
77. Lady Gaga – Just Dance
78. Britney Spears – Oops, I Did It Again …
79. Ke$ha – Tik Tok
80. Mariah Carey – Always Be My Baby
81. Jewel – You Were Meant for Me
82. Andy Grammer – Honey I'm Good
83. Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe
84. Amy Winehouse – Back to Black
85. Willow – Whip My Hair
86. The Pussycat Dolls – Don't Cha
87. Natasha Bedingfield – Unwritten
88. New Kids on the Block – Step by Step
89. O-Town – All or Nothing
90. 98 Degrees – I do
91. All-4-One – I Can Love You like That
92. Hilary Duff – Sparks
93. Christina Aguilera – Genie in a Bottle
94. Never Shout Never – Trouble
95. A Rocket to the Moon – Whole Lotta You
96. The Click Five – Just the Girl
97. Zac Brown Band – Toes
98. Kid Rock – All Summer Long
99. The Fray – How to save a Life
100. Fastball – the Way
101. Marcy Playground – Sex & Candy
102. Aerosmith – I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing
103. Shania Twain – Any Man of Mine
104. Lenny Kravitz – Fly Away
105. R.E.M – Losing My Religion
106. U2 – Beautiful Day
107. Spin Doctors – Two Princes
108. Santana – Smooth
109. Matchbox 20 – Real World
110. Sister Hazel – All for You
111. The Verve Pipe – the Freshmen
112. Better than Ezra – Desperately Wanting
113. Nine Days – Story of a Girl
114. Blessid Union of Souls – She Likes Me for Me
115. Lifehouse – Hanging by a Moment
116. Thriving Ivory – Angels on the Moon
117. Edwin McCain – I'll Be
118. 3 Doors down – Kryptonite
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are some must-have pop songs for my playlist?
- Include hits from artists like Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, and Harry Styles for an energetic vibe.
- How can I find the latest pop hits to add?
- Check out music charts like Billboard Hot 100 or streaming playlists curated by platforms like Spotify.
- Are there any classic pop songs that still sound great today?
- Definitely! Songs by artists like Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Whitney Houston remain timeless favorites.
- How long should my pop music playlist be?
- Aim for at least 30 songs to keep the energy going without repeats.
- Can pop playlists include different sub-genres?
- Yes, mixing dance-pop, synth-pop, and indie pop can make your playlist more dynamic.
- What’s a good way to organize my pop playlist?
- Sort songs by mood or tempo to create a smooth listening experience.
- Are there any female pop artists I should definitely include?
- Absolutely! Artists like Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Lizzo always bring fresh energy.
- How often should I update my pop playlist?
- Updating monthly ensures you keep up with new releases and trends.
- Can pop music be great for workouts or parties?
- Yes, upbeat pop songs are perfect for keeping energy high during workouts or celebrations.
- Where can I share my pop playlist with friends?
- Use music streaming platforms like Spotify or Apple Music to share your playlists easily.