18 Best Pop Hits of All Time
If your go-to move is belting out pop hits in the shower (admit it, we’ve all been there), then this is YOUR list:
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The Golden Oldies
Remember the days when jukeboxes were the Spotify of the world? Let’s rewind:
- “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson – Moonwalk magic every time. MJ proved here why he’s the King of Pop.
- “Like a Virgin” by Madonna – Controversial? Yes. Iconic? Absolutely.
- “Dancing Queen” by ABBA – If you didn’t dance to this at a family wedding, were you even there?
90s Pop
The 90s was THE era of Boy Bands & Pop Princesses:
- “…Baby One More Time” by Britney Spears – The princess of pop.
- “Wannabe” by Spice Girls – The song that gave us “Zig-a-zig-ah” and we’re still not sure what it means, but we love it!
- “I Want It That Way” by Backstreet Boys – Every 90s kid’s anthem.
21st Century Bops
MP3 players, early days of YouTube, and these gems:
- “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean – Fact: It’s impossible to sit still during this song.
- “Happy” by Pharrell Williams – Because I’m… You know the drill.
- “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele – This song made heartbreak sound so darn good!
The Age of Virality
When TikTok, Twitter trends, and viral challenges started dictating the charts:
- “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran – Looping on radio stations and playlists for what felt like forever (in a good way)!
- “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee – A pop hit with Latin vibes that took over the summer…and the year.
- “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd – TikTok dance challenges galore with this synth-heavy banger!
Collaborations
Some hits are so big they need more than one superstar:
- “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars – Funk + pop, and this was it.
- “Senorita” by Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello – Steamy and catchy, the best combo.
- “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish (with a remix featuring Justin Bieber) – When the eerie met mainstream pop.
World Pop
When Pop goes global:
- “Gangnam Style” by Psy – Bet you just did the dance in your head!
- “Bailando” by Enrique Iglesias ft. Sean Paul, Descemer Bueno, Gente de Zona – Fusion at its finest.
- “Taki Taki” by DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Ozuna, Cardi B – A spicy blend of pop and reggaeton.
But here’s the thing – with the Pop music always churning out hits, this list is bound to expand.
