Ranked: The Best Songs Of All Time

Nothing Compares 2 U -- Sinead O'Connor

Nothing Compares 2 U attained the top of the graphs in 17 different countries after its launch. The movie is still iconic to this day. It's difficult not to be touched by the majority of O'Connor, crying along with radically taking into account the camera.

Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley

Some of the best tunes wouldn't be whole without the king. Back in 1957, he published one of the songs, and we're still enjoying it to this day. The song was featured in the movie, Jailhouse Rock, in which the king conducted the song in a prison. 

Jailhouse Rock is considered one of the jewels of the 1950s and is still a symbol of classic Americana. A lot of us still like to dance to the song. Don't you? 

Hit Me Baby One More Time – Britney Spears

Would you believe Hit Me Baby One More Time is 21 years of age? This traditional soda anthem climbed to the top of the charts worldwide.

In the music movie that was memorable , 17-year-old Britney Spears is seen dressed as a young college girl and dancing round the college. It's definitely one of this decade's songs. 

Let It Be – The Beatles

Everyone has a favorite The Beatles tune, but we could all agree that Let It Be is a universal classic. The tune was written by Paul McCartney at 1970 and includes 4 piano awards, making it a fun and effortless song to play in your home. 

McCartney affirmed that the"Mother Mary" mention was actually about his mum, and not about the religious figure as many previously thought. Paul's mom passed away when he was 14, and she talked to him in a dream and asked him to'let it be'. The rest is now history. 

We Belong Together – Mariah Carey

A gigantic R&B hit is Mariah Carey's We Belong Together, which spent a remarkable 14 weeks in the number one spot on the Billboard charts. And with that accomplishment, Carey set the record for maximum time at the peak of the graphs in the 21st century. Move Mimi!

Mariah wears a wedding gown in the audio video - the one she wore to her wedding Tommy Mottola at 1993. The song will be beloved forever, while both did divorce a few years after. 

Yeah! – Usher feat. Lil’ Jon and Ludacris

Can you imagine how many duplicates Yeah offered in its very first week on launch? An astonishing one million! Oh yeah. Plus it goes without mentioning that the hit soard to #1 when it came out. 

It's existed fifteen years since its release, but this Usher hit continues to be heard in parties around the world. 

Endless Love – Diana Ross and Lionel Richie

Among the very romantic duets of all time, without a doubt, is Limitless Love.  It featured from the movie that was eponymous 1981 and everyone still knows and loves the tune, while the film ended up being quite forgettable. 

The stars had a hard time scheduling a period. And so the song was listed at 3:30am. 

I’ll Make Love To You – Boyz II Men

It's no surprise that I'll Make Love To You won the 1994 Grammy for Best R&B Performance By A Group. But it may come as a jolt which the song apparently made it onto the record, based on the tune writer, Babyface.

And are not we glad they decided to keep the tune. Since this hit reached # 1 for 14 weeks, boyz II Men had an extraordinary year in 1994. It's still considered one of the most romantic songs of all time. 

Lose Yourself – Eminem

Eminem's 2002 picture set in Detroit, 8 Mile, had this iconic tune as its soundtrack. It is certainly one of the best tunes of Eminem. 

Shed Yourself has a message that is relatable along with a catchy beat, even today which makes it popular. It is about pursuing your own targets and the battles that come with this. Eminem won the Oscar for this invention for Best Soundtrack!

(Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams

The 1991 Kevin Costner film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves had this popular ballad on its soundtrack, where we all heard it for the first time ever. But originally, the movie studio has been reluctant because it was a mismatch for the era in which the film was 26, to approve the song. 

(Everything I do) I do it You was showcased in the film in the long run. And it snagged the #1 spot for an 16 months and also for seven months. 

Last Christmas – Wham! 

Wham! 's biggest hit is your memorable Christmas song, Last Christmas. George Michael made it and composed. It turned into a Christmas hit, while the tune itslef was not about the true vacation. 

The song is. Its song has made it an annual staple around the radio across the holiday season Despite the fact that it has a bittersweet message. 

Dancing in the Street – Martha and The Vandellas

The 1964 Struck Dancing in the Street. This song's sound ended up becoming an actual emblem of the culture of the sixties as well as the culture of social freedom and civil rights. 

The lyrics signifies the romanticized. However, it has become a timeless classic, and folks keep on dancing to this very day to the beats. 

Somebody That I Used To Know – Gotye Feat. Kimbra

You have heard this song. About the radio, at the mall, on TV advertisements... It is the definition of a 1 hit wonder. Gotye and Kimbra wrote and performed the tune in 2011 and collaborated. 

The music video that is iconic features them dancing among a mosaic of colors and singing. People from all over the world resonated with the distinctive sound of all the song and it became a hit. It even won the Record of the Year. 

Sweet Child O’Mine – Guns N’ Roses

After hearing a bang tune countless times on the radio, then it's simple to become sick of it. So imagine what it seems like to the band! The struck Sweet Child drove Guns N' Roses mad at one stage. 

As stated by the band members, the tune was born from a Sunset Strip jam session. It quickly became their best-selling song. It came to define the sound of late 1980s stone in many ways. 

Born To Run – Bruce Springsteen

While he's now Bruce Springsteen fought at the start. 'Born to Run' was his final effort to make it big in the music industry. 

It had followed two music albums that were failed and was released in 1974. However, his persistence paid off! It took 11 different guitar tracks on the record to acquire the iconic sound'just right', based on Springsteen. 

 Every Breath You Take – The Police

Is, without a doubt, The Police's Biggest. It accounts for roughly 30 percent of the band's entire income! The tune celebrates its birthday. 

Sting wrote the ballad after his breakup from Frances Tomelty.  The anthem captures a sense of infatuation with the individual of your dreams. A bit too intense, if you ask a few people. It's a beloved song. 

Macarena – Los Del Rio

It does not matter that you are, where you are from or what you're doing. You certainly know the dance moves into the 1993 tune, Macarena. 

The tune spent at the #1 place on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the right time of its launch. But the version we dance to and often play is really a remix. 

Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of…) – Lou Bega

With this tune, Lou Bega clarifies the likes of his life also pays homage to every lady with unique rhythms and a brass ring. It makes for a tricky little number who everyone loves to dance to. 

When it was Published bega won the NRJ Music Award for International Song of the Year. Today, it's mostly a staple at weddings and other special occasions. 

 Shape of You – Ed Sheeran

Considering that the hit tune Shape of You premiered on streaming services in 2017, it has become one of the most played tunes ever. About Spotify alone, the song has over two billion streams. 

Sheeran isn't only a talented singer, he's a songwriter. He wrote this tune but finally decided it was a much better fit to him. 

Gimme Shelter – The Rolling Stones

Among the many songs that came out during the Vietnam War, is That the well known Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones. The 1969 anthem channels the fear of war, which everyone was feeling at that time. 

The tune is still played throughout the world as a relic of the swinging'60s and the hippy era, although it's been 60 years since the war. Mary Clayton sings the female vocals which could be discovered on the song.

No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley & The Wailers

Another hit in precisely exactly the identical decade is Bob Marley's reggae classic, No Woman No Cry. Although a lot of it to roughly mean'without girls, there is no trouble', the true significance is much more along the lines of'no woman, don't shout.'

The tune was initially published in 1975 however is still being played college dorm rooms around the world. 

Dancing Queen – ABBA

Definitely the most successful song to have of a Eurovision ring is your unforgettable Dance Queen. It is an song that anyone would start dancing to. 

This is the sole ABBA song to make it. But as the 1999 musical Mamma Mia!  Reach the stage at London, the group's repertoire has turned into a permanent pop up staple. 

Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel

The 1970's duo epitomizes the height of romanticism of the age. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel have appreciated quite a little recognition and success over the course of their career, but Bridge Over Troubled Water was a hit. 

Simon stated of the songwriting process,"that I don't have any idea where it originated from. It came all of a sudden. It was among the moments in my career. I remember thinking,'This is better than that I typically write. '''

Hotel California – The Eagles

As it came back in 1977, The Eagles did not forecast the enormous victory that Hotel California would finally become. Since that time, the song has been consistently ranked one of the best songs ever. 

The tune is in fact based on a real place - the Beverly Hills Hotel. Throughout the tune, the group expresses the way the hotel is getting a unique place for each of them. It's an homage to some location that means so much for them the tune itself means a lot. 

Respect – Aretha Franklin 

Aretha Franklin might have passed away in 2018, but her legacy will live on for many years ahead. Her most memorable song, Respect, was really a cover of the Otis Redding original from a couple of decades before - younger fans might not understand this. 

Franklin brings her own special style and tone and has turned it. The song remains relevant for all, although it's already been half a century since .  

Stairway to Heaven – Led Zeppelin

A genre-defining Rock anthem,'' Stairway to Heaven has been hugely successful across several generations. The 1971 reach is and stems from a low-key and serene start to a massive finale. 

Guitarists from all around the world know this song and pay tribute to the band's heritage, including their own unique variations. 

Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana

After Smells Like Teen Spirit very first hit the radios in 1990, it immediately became Nirvana's best hit. Kurt Cobain seemingly sought to emulate The Pixies' fashion when composing the tune. 

Cobain admitted in an interview,"I had been attempting to write the ultimate pop song. I was trying to rip off the Pixies. I must acknowledge it."

Like A Rolling Stone – Bob Dylan

Just like A Rolling Stone came in 1965, and fully embodied the zeitgeist of the swinging sixties. This tune is often described by historians as the one which changed Bob Dylan from a folk singer that is very simple into an emerging rock celebrity. 

Bob Dylan turned into a musician and made lots of all time though his career was fraught with ups and downs. Like A Rolling Stone is thought to be among the greatest songs ever composed. 

Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

There is no doubt this Uptown Funk is going to probably be in parties and parties for years to come. Since its launch in the summer of 2014, the song has become a pop culture staple. 

Mars and ronson chose a traditional nostalgic design for the production of the song and accompanying video, while modernizing the rhythm, mirroring 80's songs. It is loved by us. 

Smooth – Santana ft. Rob Thomas

Smooth very first performed in the radio in 1999 and became an immediate classic. Rob Thomas cooperation and the Santana is a favorite Latin rock medley using a soul. 

It has been twenty five years since the song was released and it remains very popular as of late. 

Imagine – John Lennon

A'top songs of all times' list will be incomplete without even John Lennon's song Imagine. It was written by Lennon with his wife Yoko Ono in mind in 1971. He even gave a writing credit for the song because she served as a key inspiration for this. 

The song asks the listeners to envision a future with no battle and war. All thanks to its subtly messagen't really embraced it during a tense moment while it's definitely today. 

One – U2

Bonothe legendary lead singer of U2, composed the tune One. It had been inspired by the many broken relationships experienced by the members of group. The relatable lyrics remind everyone of a heartbreak from their own past. 

Not a lot of songs get the emotional intensity in the way that U2's One really does. It remains as important today as it did back then although It's been 30 years since it first came out. 

September – Earth, Wind, and Fire

A quintessential 1970's anthem is, of course, September.   When lyricist Maurice White was asked regarding the significance of'ba-dee-ya' within an interview, he replied"Who cares? Never let the lyrics get in the way of the groove"

And we don't care about the significance of'ba-dee-ya'. The song is a must-have documents at any wedding. 

Daydream Believer – The Monkees

The 1967 Daydream Believer, performed by The Monkees, really tells the tragic story at the conclusion of a marriage. Throughout the lyrics, we hear the story of a husband representing at the conclusion of an age and looking in the mirror. 

Yet the tune has a feel-good rhythm and melody. It reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at which it remained for 4 weeks. 

Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry

Johnny B. Goode was mad famous by the 1985 song Back to the Future, and it turned into a iconic 1950s anthem. It tells however wowed people. 

The song originally refers to Johnny B. Goode as a'coloured boy', but when radio stations advised Berry they could not play it because it was, he corrected the lyrics. 

I Gotta Feeling – The Black Eyed Peas

There have been lots of chart-topping hits from the Black Eyed Peas, but the most popular one was I Gotta Feeling, released in 2009. It was a collaboration from the group's associates along with David Guetta. 

The group's frontman, Will.I.Am, talked of the celebration jam in a meeting, saying"times are extremely hard for a whole good deal of people and you would like to give them getaway and you also would like to make them feel great about life, especially at these low points"

Relax – Frankie Goes To Hollywood

This 1983 hit has been made popular by the 2001 film Zoolander. At first, Relax sparked quite the controversy due to the provocative sexual lyrics. It was banned from the BBC from the radio. 

Despite causing a stir, party-goers captured the spirit of its time and still play the'80s disco shake for this day. 

Happy – Pharrell Williams

Though it's a relatively recent hit, the 2014 Pharell Williams tune Happy will certainly develop into a feel-good classic. It boasted an incredible 13.9 million singles sold in the very first year on its release. 

The song was featured on the Despicable Me two soundtrack, and instantly popularized his songs and Pharell.  

Your Song – Elton John

Elton John reigned supreme in the music world during the 1970s. Also him and bernie Taupin co-wrote that the ballad together with John. The candy gentle tune is paired with lyrics that are budding.

It Has been covered by Artists such as Ellie Goulding, Lady Gaga, and Ewan McGregor. Many consider it the best tune. 

Thriller – Michael Jackson

The allegations from the Michael Jackson are creepy, to say the very least. And creepiness was also the subject of the 1984 hit, Thriller.

The audio video was produced by Quincey Jones, and includes a dance performance in addition to a voiceover that was spooky. 

Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys

Good Vibrations has been a feel-good anthem ever as it came out in 1966. The song, which explores situations or the good vibes people could give off was inspired by brian Wilson's interest in cosmic vibrations in distance. 

The Beach Boys' classic'60s summer song is still featured on countless shore playlists for this day. 

My Way – Frank Sinatra

My Way was among Sinatra's finest tunes, released at the peak of his profession as a portion of this 1969 album of the same name. 

It is really a picture of a French song with the identical meaning. At the time of its release, the strike spent at the UK record. 

Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye's 1982 record, Midnight Love, includes the sensuous single Sexual Healing. The tune would be the first one listed by Marvin Gaye since leaving his Motown record label.

It was a genre-defying post-disco , soda, soul and funk tune. Ithas been remixed over a couple times, and's considered one of the hottest and fascinating songs of America.

Comfortably Numb – Pink Floyd 

Comfortably Numb appeared on the eleventh album, The Wall of Pink Floyd. It has been nearly 40 years but the guitar solos and evocative lyrics revolve with lots of to this day. 

There is A frequent misconception that the song describes a drug trip. Or , that has been denied by the band, but we can not know for certain. Roger Waters and David Gilmour, that co-wrote the song, continue to carry out this tune. 

Wonderwall – Oasis

No song epitomizes the mid-90s fairly and Oasis' Wonderwall. The song describes an"an imaginary friend who's gonna come along and rescue you from yourself".

Wonderwall remains romantic classic. It's also a go-to for beginning guitarists and a song. Have you got a Wonderwall? 

Piano Man – Billy Joel

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Billy Joel began his career performing at a neighborhood pub. He captured his experience with the gorgeous Piano Man.

While being a piano man, the various verses tell the tales of various personalities Joel would match. 

Dreams – Fleetwood Mac

Rumours is Fleetwood Mac's 1977 emotionally loaded album. It is full of insanity and hearbreak, since it was listed at a period when two of those band members and each other divorced, yet another two fought through an affair, and the fifth had been getting personal issues in the home. 

Dreams masterfully explores the feelings of heartbreak and enjoy also remains incredibly powerful and purposeful to listeners worldwide. 

Superstition – Stevie Wonder

A strong contender for the best spot is Stevie Wonder's 1972 struck Superstition. It seemed on his Talking Heads album and stole the show. What a tender song. 

Funk and the bass lines are irresistible. Although 40 years have passed, the song has everyone going on the dancefloor, and is a go-to for weddings and celebrations. 

Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen

The undisputed number one song of all time is Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. It might come as a surprise upon its launch in 1975, the ballad was regarded as a gamble. The band blended in using poetry, made an unbeatable 7-minute tune including opera solos and riffs and screams.  

Somehow, the blend of sounds and styles works beautifully and harmonically and tells a story. You will have trouble finding anyone who doesn't know the lyrics to this song, to this day.