One Hit Wonders
The best-selling single of 2012 known for having a music video with a plot twist ending
Call Me Maybe by Caryl Rae Jepson
The song reflects the artists departure from Nashville to LA with just a dream and their cardigan
Party in the U.S.A by Miley Cyrus
Charting in over 25 countries, this single's lyrics were intentionally kept vague because the band thought they were too abstract
I want it that way by Backstreet Boys
Known for it's iconic line "Mom's Spaghetti"
Lose Yourself by Eminem
The iconic music video parodies iconic 90s boy band's such as NSYNC and Backstreet Boys
All The Small Things by blink-182
This 2011 single was known for it's slow burn approach on treating someone like a stranger after a breakup
Somebody that I used to know by Gotye
Originally being offered to Kylie Minogue for her album "Body Language," this internationally known hit earned the artist their first grammy for "Best Dance Recording"
Toxic by Britney Spears
This song was performed at both the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the Super Bowl LIV halftime show alongside Jennifer Lopez
Hips don't Lie by Shakira
This song was created in 5 different studios over a 3 week time period resulting in a 200-voice choir effect that ended up being one of the key components of this international hit
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
The lead single of the album "A Place In The Sun"
My Own Worst Enemy by Lit
Written in under an hour, this sing was known to include a sample of "Please Mr. Postman"
Feel it still by Portugal the man
Released in 2011 on the album "Up All Night," this song was written by the United Kingdom's iconic boy band
What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction
Featured in their album "Dangerously In Love," the famous "uh-oh, uh-oh" hook was inspired by a moment the artist had checked themselves in the mirror and mentioned that their hair was "looking crazy right now"
Crazy in Love by Beyonce ft. Jay-Z
Titled as Queen Elizabeth II's favorite pop song
Dancing Queen by Abba
Noted to have one of the best pop-punk choruses
Sk8er Boi by Avril Lavigne
This song is known to be on the "American Pie" movie soundtrack
Semi-Charred Life by Third Eye Blind
Actor Terry Crews passionately sings this song in the 2004 comedy 'White Chicks"
A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton
Inspired by a childhood crush the artist had on a friend's grandmother
Stacy's Mom by Fountains of Wayne
This song was originally known to be too aggressive for the artists "sweet image" coming back from American Idol
Before He Cheats by Carrie Underwood
Originally written by SR-71,this song was then passed down to artist John Allen, later releasing in 2004
1985 by Bowling for Soup
Released in 2003 and being the longest charting single in the UK, this record-breaking single was based on Brandon Flower's experiences with jealousy
Mr. Brightside by The Killers
Released on her second studio album "Fearless," this song uses Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" as a reference point throughout the song
Love Story by Taylor Swift
This single is featured under the 2004 album "Confessions," inspired by the artists relationship with a member from TLC
Caught Up by Usher
Known to be a staple in disco, this song was included in the 2025 edition of Billboard Magazine as one of the best pop and dance songs of all time
I will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
Written in just 10 minutes, this song was almost left off of their 2001 debut album "All Killer No Filler" as it was too pop oriented
In Too Deep by Sum 41