Beautiful Day – U2 (Grammy for Record of the Year)
Shelby Lynne (Best New Artist Grammy Winner)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Alicia Keys, Nickleback, Dido, Petey Pablo, Michelle Branch, Shakira, Jill Scott, Black Eyed Peas, Puddle of Mud, Linkin Park, Tool, India.Arie, Nelly Furtado, Incubus, Bubba Sparxxx and Five For Fighting
2001’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. It Wasn’t Me – Shaggy with Ricardo Ducent
2. Get The Party Started – Pink
3. How You Remind Me – Nickleback
4. Thankyou – Dido
5. One More Time – Daft Punk
6. I’m Real – Jennifer Lopez
7. God Bless The U.S.A. – Lee Greenwood
8. Crazy For This Girl – Evan and Jaron
9. Hanging By a Moment – Lifehouse
10. Tainted Love – Marilyn Manson
2001’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Breathless – The Coors
2. Perfect Day – Hoku (reached # 127 in US charts)
3. Smooth Criminal – Alien Ant Farm
4. The Call – Backstreet Boys
5. Start the Commotion – The Wiseguys
6. Flavor Of The Week – American Hi-Fi
7. Because I Got High – Afroman
8. Wherever You Will Go – The Calling
9. Butterfly – Crazy Town
10. I Wanna Be Bad – Willa Ford
2001’s Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Cha Cha Slide – Mr. C The Slide Man
2. Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, Mya and Pink
3. Bootylicious – Destiny’s Child
4. Around The World (La La La La La) – ATC
5. Dance With Me – Debelah Morgan
6. Where The Party At – Jagged Edge with Nelly
7. Hit ‘Em Upstyle – Blu Cantrell
8. Sandstorm – Darude
9. Angel-Shaggy
10. Survivor – Destiny’s Child
2001’s Bubblegum Top Twenty
1. Never Had a Dream Come True-S Club 7
2. Bouncing Off The Ceiling- A*Teens
3. I’m A Believer – Smash Mouth
4. Get The Party Started – Pink
5. Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya & Pink
6. Breathless – The Corrs
7. Whenever, Wherever – Shakira
8. AM to PM – Christina Milian
9. (Dirty) Pop – NSYNC
10. Irresistible – Jessica Simpson
11. Everywhere – Michelle Branch
12. Stronger – Britney Spears
13. Drops of Jupiter – Train
14. Get Over Yourself – Eden’s Crush
15. This Is Me – Dream
16. All Or Nothing – O-Town
17. Butterfly – Crazy Town
18. I’m Like A Bird-Nelly Furtado
19. All For You – Janet Jackson
20. Hit ‘Em Upstyle – Blu Cantrell
2001’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. The Middle – Jimmy Eat World
2. How You Remind Me – Nickleback
3. Hit Or Miss (Waited Too Long) – New Found Glory
4. Elevation – U2
5. Hash Pipe – Weezer
6. Flavor Of The Week – American Hi-Fi
7. The Rock Show – Blink 182
8. Fat Lip – Sum 41
9. Smooth Criminal – Alien Ant Farm
10. Drop of Jupiter (Tell Me ) – Train
2001’s Alternative Top 10 Hit List
1. Clint Eastwood – Gorillaz
2. Drive – Incubus
3. Last Nite – The Strokes
4. Sing – Travis
5. Where’s Your Head At – Basement Jaxx
6. Shinobi vs Dragon Ninja – Lost Prophets
7. Chop Suey! – System Of A Down
8. Name Of The Game – Crystal Method
9. Breakdown – Tantric
10. Short Skirt/Long Jacket – Cake
2001’s Album Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Outside – Staind
2. Blurry – Puddle Of Mudd
3. In The End – Linkin Park
4. Your Disease – Saliva
5. Down With The Sickness – Disturbed
6. Bodies – Drowning Pool
7. Crawling In The Dark – Hoobastank
8. Youth Of The Nation – P.O.D
9. Nice To Know You – Incubus
10. Schism – Tool
PCM’s 2001 Top 10 Hit List
1. Cha Cha Slide – Mr. C The Slide Man
2. I’m A Believer – Smash Mouth
3. Get The Party Started – Pink
4. Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera, Pink, Lil Kim, and Mya
The Carpenters (1970 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1971)
The Carpenters were brother and sister, Karen and Richard Carpenter.
Simon and Garfunkel (Grammy for Album of the Year)
Bridge Over Troubled Water (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Rod Stewart, John Denver, Cat Stevens, Olivia Newton-John, Earth Wind and Fire, Carly Simon, Yvonne Elliman, Alice Cooper, Redbone, Yes and Chuck Mangione
When I became of age my mother called me to her side, She said, “Son, you’re growing up now pretty soon you’ll take a bride. And then she said, “Just because you’ve become a young man now, There’s still somethings that you don’t understand now, Before you ask some girl for her hand now Keep your freedom for as long as you can now. -Smokey Robinson, Shop Around
ADVICE Definition: an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct. Advice, reflective thought, and a pause in instinctive reactions can help people make the right decisions.
Advice may be given… advice may be taken. Even advice without an answer can remind you that you are never alone.
Giving and accepting advice is one part of life that helps us through the trials and tribulations we are faced with.
The problem with advice is that we often don’t take it, especially if it means doing or admitting something that we’d rather not. Sometimes advice brings up an option you didn’t think of before or gives you another question without an answer. Often inspiring and uplifting, sometimes a cold slap in the face, and occasionally funny, the great thing about advice songs is that you can kick back and listen to someone else coach you through a tough situation while rocking out at the same time.
PONDER Definition: to consider something deeply and thoroughly; meditate or to weigh carefully in the mind and consider thoughtfully.
No, you can’t always get what you want But if you try sometimes, you just might find You get what you need -Rolling Stones, You Can’t Always Get What You Want
1960-1969 Advice Songs Chart
1.
Shop Around – Smokey Robinson And The Miracles
2.
You Can’t Always Get What You Want – The Rolling Stones
3.
You Can’t Hurry Love – The Supremes
4.
When I Was Young – The Animals
5.
Respect – Aretha Franklin
6.
My Way – Frank Sinatra
7.
Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) – the Byrds
8.
Try A Little Tenderness – Otis Redding
9.
Give Peace A Chance – John Lennon
10.
All You Need Is Love – the Beatles
11.
Yakety Sax – Boots Randolph
12.
I’ll Feel A Whole Lot Better – The Byrds
13.
Dazed and Confused – Led Zeppelin
14.
Reach Out (I’ll Be There) – The Four Tops
15.
That’s Life – Frank Sinatra
16.
We Shall Overcome – Joan Baez
17.
(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
18.
Don’t Sleep In The Subway – Petula Clark
19.
Walk Like A Man – Four Seasons
20.
Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles
21.
Blowin’ In The Wind – Bob Dylan
22.
I Should Have Known Better – The Beatles
23.
Stand By Your Man – Tammy Wynette
24.
If You Wanna Be Happy – Jimmy Soul
25.
For What It’s Worth – Buffalo Springfield
26.
Kozmic Blues – Janis Joplin
27.
Mama Said – The Shirelles
28.
The Best Is Yet To Come – Tony Bennett
29.
How Can I Be Sure? – The Young Rascals
30.
Break on Through – The Doors
31.
Getting Better – The Beatles
32.
Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
33.
A Place In The Sun – Stevie Wonder
34.
Stand! – Sly and the Family Stone
35.
Be True To Your School – The Beach Boys
36.
Little Bit O Soul – Music Explosion
37.
Listen To What The Man Said – Wings (Paul McCartney)
38.
19th Nervous Breakdown – The Rolling Stones
39.
I Started A Joke – The Bee Gees
40.
What The World Needs Now Is Love – Jackie DeShannon
41.
Positively 4th Street – Bob Dylan
42.
Nowhere Man – The Beatles
43.
Everybody’s Talking – Nilsson
44.
Peaches & Cream – The Ikettes
45.
Help Yourself – Tom Jones
46.
I’m Telling You Now – Freddie and the Dreamers
47.
If I Were A Carpenter – Bobby Darin (or The Four Tops)
48.
White Rabbit – Jefferson Airplane
49.
The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss) – Betty Everett
50.
Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind? – The Lovin’ Spoonful
51.
Good Times Bad Times – Led Zeppelin
52.
Georgy Girl – The Seekers
53.
Come Back When You Grow Up – Bobby Vee
54.
California Dreamin’ – The Mamas and the Papas
55.
Never Pick A Pretty Boy – Dee Dee Sharp
56.
Think! – Aretha Franklin
57.
Pushin’ Too Hard – The Seeds
58.
Take A Fool’s Advice – Nat King Cole
59.
Don’t Hang Up – The Orlons
60.
When You Wish Upon A Star – Dion and the Belmonts
61.
Run To Him – Bobby Vee
62.
People Are Strange – The Doors
63.
Apeman – The Kinks
64.
You Can’t Roller Skate In A Buffalo Herd – Roger Miller
65.
Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying – Gerry and the Pacemakers
LeAnn Rimes (1996 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1997)
Celine Dion (Grammy for Album of the Year)
Change The World – Eric Clapton (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Spice Girls. Hanson, Will Smith, Third Eye Blind, Savage Garden, Matchbox 20, Ray J, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Chumbawamba, Sister Hazel, Aqua, Erykah Badu, Amber, Wyclef Jean, DJ Kool, Foxy Brown, Jagged Edge, Missy Elliott, Lorrie Morgan, Barenaked Ladies, Our Lady Peace, and Trace Adkins.
1997’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. You Were Meant For Me – Jewel
2. ooh aah… Just A Little Bit – Gina G
3. How Do I Live – LeAnn Rimes
4. The Impression That I Get – Mighty Mighty Bosstones
5. Let Me Clear My Throat – DJ Kool
6. How Bizarre – OMC (Otara Millionaires Club)
7. Tubthumping – Chumbawamba
8. MM Bop – Hanson
9. Da’ Dip – Freak Nasty
10. Sunny Came Home – Shawn Colvin
1997’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle
2. How Bizarre – OMC
3. Coco Jamboo – Mr. President
4. Song 2 – Blur
5. I Like It – The Blackout AllStars
6. Barely Breathing – Duncan Sheik
7. Bitch – Meredith Brooks
8. Lovefool – The Cardigans
9. Dream – Forest For The Trees
10. Naked Eye – Lucious Jackson
AND…
It’s Alright, It’s O.K. – Leah Andreone
1997’s Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. ESPN Jock Jam – Various (medley)
2. I Like It (Like That) – The Blackout Allstars
3. Let Me Clear My Throat – DJ Kool
4. U Make Me Wanna – Usher
5. This Is Your Night – Amber
6. Da Funk – Daft Punk
7. Show Me Love – Robyn
8. Free – Ultra Naté
9. Your Woman – White Town
10. Spin Spin Sugar – Sneaker Pimps
1997’s Hip Hop Music Top Ten
1. Mo Money More Problems – Notorious B.I.G. with Puff Daddy and Mase
2. Let Me Clear My Throght – DJ Kool
3. Hypnotize – Notorious B.I.G. with Pam Long
4. Feel So Good – Mase with Kelly Price
5. Men In Black – Will Smith
6. I’ll Be Missing You – Puff Daddy, Faith Evans and 112
7. Not Tonight – Lil Kim featuring da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliot, and Angie Martinez
8. Look Into My Eyes – BoneThugs-N-Harmony
9. It’s All About The Benjamins – Puff Daddy (& The Family)
10. Smile – Scarface, featuring 2Pac and Johnny P
More of1997’s Hip Hop Music Top Songs
C U When U Get There – Coolio Featuring 40 Thevz
Sock It To Me – Missy ‘Misdemeanor’ Elliott featuring da Brat
I’m Not A Player – Big Punisher
I’ll Be – Foxy Brown with Jay-Z
1997’s Bubblegum Pop Music Top Ten
1. MMMBop – Hanson
2. Wannabe – Spice Girls
3. Men In Black – Will Smith
4. Barbie Girl – Aqua
5. Quit Playin Games (With My Heart) – Backstreet Boys
6. Tubthumping – Chumbawamba
7. Fly – Sugar Ray
8. How Bizarre – OMC
9. Coco Jamboo – Mr. President
10. Space Jam – Quad City DJ’s
1997’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. All Mixed Up – 311
2. Love Rollercoaster – Red Hot Chili Peppers
3. If You Could Only See – Tonic
4. Song 2 – Blur
5. Push – Matchbox 20
6. Semi-Charmed Life – Third Eye Blind
7. Santaria – Sublime
8. Desperately Wanting – Better Than Ezra
9. The Old Apartment – Barenaked Ladies
10. All For You – Sister Hazel
1997’s Alternative Top 10 Hit List
1. Criminal – Fiona Apple
2. Hell – Squirrel Nut Zippers
3. Superman’s Dead – Our Lady Peace
4. The Perfect Drug – Nine Inch Nails
5. The Freshmen – The Verve Pipe
6. Volcano Girls – Veruca Salt
7. The Impression That I Get – Mighty Mighty Bosstones
8. The New Pollution – Beck
9. Sell Out – Reel Big Fish
10. Female Of The Species – Space
1997’s Album Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. The Memory Remains- Metallica
2. Everlong – Foo Fighters
3. I’m Afraid Of Americans – David Bowie
4. Lakini’s Juice – Live
5. Precious Declaration – Collective Soul
6. A Long December – Counting Crows
7. Hitchin’ A Ride – Green Day
8. Touch Peel And Stand – Days Of The New
9. Monkey Wrench – Foo Fighters
10. Falling In Love (Is Hard On The Knees) – Aerosmith
Bruce Hornsby and the Range (1986 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1987) Paul Simon (Grammy for Album of the Year) Higher Love – Steve Winwood (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: LL Cool J, Patty Smyth, Pepsi and Shirlie, New Order, Will ToPower, The Fat Boys, The Beastie Boys, Poison, Samantha Fox, SuzanneVega and Tiffany
1987’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. Oh Yeah – Yello
2. At This Moment – Billy Vera and the Beaters
3. Shake You Down – Gregory Abbott
4. The Lady In Red – Chris DeBurgh
5. Catch Me (I’m Falling) – Pretty Poison
6. Shake Your Love – Debbie Gibson
7. Lost In Emotion – Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam
8. I Want Your Sex – George Michael
9. La Isla Bonita – Madonna
10. Sign ‘O’ The Times – Prince
1987’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Oh Yeah – Yello
2. Heat and Soul – T’Pau
3. Boom Boom Boom (Let’s Go Back to My Room) – Paul Lekakis
4. Serious – Donna Allen
5. The Honeythief – Hipsway
6. Keep Your Hands To Yourself – Georgia Satellites
7. Fascinated – Company B
8. Don’t Leave Me This Way – The Communards
9. Right on Track – The Breakfast Club
10. Montego Bay – Amazulu
1987’s Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. I Wanna Dance With Somebody Who Loves Me – Whitney Houston
2. It’s Tricky – Run-D.M.C.
3. Bad – Michael Jackson
4. Fascinated – Company B
5. Lean On Me – Club Nouveau
6. Come Go With Me – Expose
7. Brass Monkey – Beastie Boys
8. Serious – Donna Allen
9. Looking For A New Love – Jodi Watley
10. Boom Boom Boom (Let’s Go Back To My Room) – Paul Lekakis
More of 1987’s Dance Top Hits
Living In A Box – Living In A Box
Show Me – Cover Girls
1987’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Living On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
2. You Gotta Fight For Your Right (To Party) – Beastie Boys
3. I Still haven’t Found What I Was Looking For – U2
4. Wanted Dead Or Alive – Bon Jovi
5. Keep Our hands To Yourself – Georgia Satellites
Frank Sinatra (1959 Grammy for Album of the Year & Best Male Vocal Performance, presented in 1960) Come Dance With Me was Mr. Sinatra’s best-selling album of his career and stayed on Billboard’s Pop album chart for 140 weeks, peaking at #2.
Mack The Knife – Bobby Darin (1959 Grammy for Record of the Year, presented at the 2nd Grammy Awards, in 1960) Mack the Knife was the biggest hit of 1959 and of Bobby’s career.
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: The Chiffons, Ben E. King, Charlie Rich, Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes, Ferrante & Teicher, Ike and Tina Turner, Etta James and Bob Crewe.
Tracy Chapman (1988 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, awarded in 1989)
George Michael (Grammy for Album of the Year)
Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Milli Vanilli, Roxette, Babyface, Jeff Healy band, Enya, Maxi Priest, Bd English, De la Soul, Indigo Girls, Sir Mixx-A-Lot, Melissa Ethridge and Skid Row
1989’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. The Best – Tina Turner
2. Orinoco Flow (Sail Away) – Enya
3. Electric Youth – Debbie Gibson
4. Veronica – Elvis Costello
5. The Look – Roxette
6. She Wants To Dance With Me – Rick Astley
7. Put a Little Love In Your Heart – Annie Lennox and Al Green
8. She Drives Me Crazy – Fine Young Cannibals
9. Baby Don’t Forget My Number – Milli Vanilli
10. Toy Soldiers – Martika
1989’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Heaven Help Me – Deon Estus (with George Michael)
2. What I Am – Edie Brickell and New Bohemians
3. One Bitten Twice Shy – Great White
4. Me So Horny – 2 Live Crew
5. A Touch of Grey – Grateful Dead
6. Dear God – Midge Ure
7. Angel Eyes – Jeff Healy Band
8. Me Myself and I – De La Soul
9. Pictures of Matchstick Men – Camper Van Beethoven
10. Doctorin’ The Tardis – The Timelords
1989’s Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson
2. My Prerogative – Bobby Brown
3. My Fantasy – Teddy Riley with Guy
4. Birthday Suit – Johnny Kemp
5. Every Little Step – Bobby Brown
6. Back To Life – Soul II Soul
7. Real Love – Jody Watley
8. Good Life – Inner City
9. The Way You Love Me – Karyn White
10. I Like – Guy
More of 1989’s Dance Top Hits
On Our Own – Bobby Brown
1989’s Pop Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Love Shake – The B-52s
2. Kiss – Art of Noise with Tom Jones
3. Your Mama Don’t Dance – Poison
4. Like A Prayer – Madonna
5. Get On Your Feet – Gloria Estefan
6. You Got It (The Right Stuff) – New Kids On The Block
7. Express Yourself – Madonna
8. I Wanna Have Some Fun – Samantha Fox
9. Forever Your Girl – Paula Abdul
10. Partyman – Prince
1989’s Hip Hop Top 10 Hit List
1. Bust A Move – Young M.C.
2. Funky Cold Medina – Tone Loc
3. Joy & Pain – Rob Base & D.J. Easy Rock
4. Wild Thing – Tone Loc
5. Me, Myself & I – De La Soul
6. Buffalo Stance – Neneh Cherry
7. I’m That Type Of Guy – LL Cool J
8. Hey Ladies – Beastie Boys
9. Me So Horny – 2 Live Crew
10. We Got Our Own Thang – Heavy and the Boyz
1989’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Patience – Guns N Roses
2. Love In An Elevator – Aerosmith
3. Once Bitten Twice Shy – Great White
4. Cult of Personality – Living Colour
5. Glamour Boys – Living Color
6. We Didn’t Start the Fire – Billy Joel
7. Cuddly Toy – Roachford
8. Heaven – Warrant
9. I’ll Be There For You – Bon Jovi
10. Runnin Down a Dream – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
1989’s Alt Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Love Song – The Cure
2. A Little Respect – Erasure
3. So Alive – Love and Rockets
4. Fascination Street – The Cure
5. Mayor of Simpleton – XTC
6. Stand – R.E.M.
7. Closer To Fine – Indigo Girls
8. Dear God – Midge Ure
9. Pop Song 89 – R.E.M.
10. Trouble Me – 10,000 Maniacs
More of 1989’s Alternative Rock
Anchorage – Michelle Shocked
1989’s Album Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Dr. Feelgood – Motley Crue
2. One – Metallica
3. Paradise City – Guns N Roses
4. All I Want Is You – U2
5. Lay Your Hands On Me – Bon Jovi
6. Angel of Harlem – U2
7. The Living Years – Mike + The Mechanics
8. When Love Comes To Town – U2 with BB King
9. Close My Eyes Forever – Lita Ford with Ozzie Osbourne
10. End of the Line – Traveling Wilburys
More of 1989’s Album Rock
Fool For Your Loving – Whitesnake
Wanna Be Loved – House of Lords
I Want It All – Queen
Pretending – Eric Clapton
Got It Made – Crosby Stills and Nash
1989’s Bubblegum Pop Music Top Ten
1. You Got It (The Right Stuff) – New Kids On The Block
2. Every Little Step – Bobby Brown
3. Electric Youth – Debbie Gibson
4. Forever Your Girl – Paula Abdul
5. Baby Don’t Forget My Number – Milli Vanilli
6. I Wanna Have Some Fun – Samantha Fox
7. Walk The Dinosaur – Was (Not Was)
8. Cherish – Madonna
9. Put A Little Love In Your Heart – Anie Lennox and Al Green
To help you plan a soft romantic playlist, or an unforgettable wedding playlist, we’ve compiled a list of what we believe are the best love songs of this generation. For best results, play on shuffle.
1. Perfect – Ed Sheeran (2017)
2. Lover – Taylor Swift (2019)
3. The Bones – Maren Morris (2019)
4. Fall for You – Secondhand Serenade (2008)
5. Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars (2010)
6. The Story – Brandi Carlile (2007)
7. If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys (2001)
8. By Your Side – Sade (2000)
9. R.E.M. – Ariana Grande (2018)
10. Ocean Eyes – Billie Elish (2017)
11. If You’re Not the One – Daniel Bedingfield (2002)
12. Untitled (How Does It Feel) – D’Angelo (2000)
13. No One – Alicia Keys (2007)
14. Cover Me Up – Jason Isbell (2013)
15. Make You Feel My Love – Adele (2008)
16. All of Me – John Legend (2014)
17. You Make It Easy – Jason Aldean (2017)
18. When I Look At You – Miley Cyrus (2009)
19. The Reason – Hoobastank (2003)
20. Shallow – Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper (2018)
21. Drops of Jupiter – Train (2001)
22. With You – Mariah Carey (2018)
23. Let Me Love You – Mario (2005)
24. No Air – Jordin Sparks ft. Chris Brown (2008)
25. Butterflies – Kacey Musgraves (2018)
26. Made for You – Alexander Cardinale (2014)
27. Edge of Desire – John Mayer (2009)
28. Fallin’ – Alicia Keys (2001)
29. How Do I Live – Le Ann Rimes (1997)
30. She Will Be Loved – Maroon 5 (2004)
31. Your Body Is A Wonderland – John Mayer (2001)
32. Better – Khalid (2018)
33. Bleeding Love – Leona Lewis (2008)
34. Kiss Me Slowly – Parachute (2011)
35. This Town – Niall Horan (2017)
36. First Day of My Life – Bright Eyes (2005)
37. 10,000 Hours – Dan + Shay ft. Justin Bieber (2019)
38. I Found You – Alabama Shakes(2012)
40. The Luckiest – Ben Folds (2001)
41. Mariners Apartment Complex – Lana Del Rey (2019)
42. The Mystery of Love – Sufjan Stevens (2017)
43. Come What May – Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman (2001)
44. In Another’s Eyes – Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood (2014)
45. LOVE. – Kendrick Lamar ft. Zacari
46. One and Only – Adele (2011)
47. Thinkin’ Bout You – Frank Ocean (2012)
48. Little Things – One Direction (2012)
UpBeat All Time Love Tracks
Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World – Israel Kamakawiwoʻole (1993)
Cuz I Love You – Lizzo (2019)
Adore You – Harry Styles (2019)
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars (2010)
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz (2008)
Love Song – Sara Bareilles (2008)
Love Story – Taylor Swift (2008)
My Love” by Justin Timberlake (2006)
Such Great Heights – The Postal Service (2003)
Yellow – Coldplay (2000)
I Love You Always Forever – Donna Lewis (1996)
That’s The Way Love Goes – Janet Jackson (1993)
The Best – Tina Turner (1989)
The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson (1988)
Just Like Heaven – The Cure (1987)
In Your Eyes – Peter Gabriel feat. Youssou N’Dour (1986)
Kiss – Prince (1986)
The Power of Love – Huey Lewis & the News (1985)
I Would Die 4 U – Prince (1984)
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen (1980)
Heroes – David Bowie (1977)
Best Of My Love – The Emotions (1977)
You Make Loving Fun” by Fleetwood Mac (1977)
Three Little Birds – Bob Marley (1977)
Silly Love Songs – Wings (1976)
How Sweet It Is – James Taylor (1975)
Love Will Keep Us Together – Captain and Tennille (1975)
Carly Simon (1971 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1972)
Carole King (Grammy for Album of the Year)
It’s Too Late -Carole King (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: America, Jackson Browne, Styx, Doobie Brothers, Jim Croce, Steely Dan, Bette Midler, Gary Glitter, The Eagles, Millie Jackson, Rick Springfield, The Trammps, David BowieTanya Tucker, Raspberries and Slade.
About Music of the Fifties… Things You Need To Know
Rock and Roll, Jazz and Doo Wop evolved from the Blues, which came from the African-American community in the decades after slavery with gospel, spirituals, work songs, and chants which, with the addition of some instruments, became Rhythm and Blues. It’s a much longer story than on a web page, so check out these books.
Cleveland radio Dee-Jay Alan Freed was credited with inventing the phrase ‘Rock and Roll,’ but could not copyright the term. He was pushed out of the radio and TV industry over Payola – taking bribes to play some records over others. The 1978 film American Hot Wax was a fictionalized version of his life.
Frank Sinatra was not a big fan of rock and roll music at first. He called it “The most brutal, ugly, desperate, vicious form of expression it has been my misfortune to hear.” On a related note, Frank Sinatra has not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
In the 1950s, black artists performed many songs and then outplayed on the radio by white artists. One of the first songs to break that barrier was Only You, by the Platters (#5), beating out the Hilltoppers (#8). Conversely, Harry Belafonte’s Calypso album edged out Elvis’ Elvis Presley to be the first million-selling album in 1956. Bing Crosby had his last hit in 1956, True Love, which he sang with Grace Kelly (#3).
Who was Bing Crosby? He’s the ‘old guy’ who sang Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth with David Bowie in 1977. To understand how successful Mr. Crosby was, Elvis Presley wanted to be like Frank Sinatra, while Frank Sinatra WISHED he was Bing Crosby. Bing had 36 #1 songs and 317 in the top 40. Elvis had 18 #1’s and 114 top 40 hits. The Beatles had 20 #1’s and ‘only’ 52 top 40 hits. Bing Crosby outscored both Elvis & The Beatles on the charts combined!
The Day The Music Died: February 3, 1959 Outside of Clear Lake, Iowa, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson and pilot Roger Peterson died in a plane crash. “Three Stars” by Tommy Dee was a tribute song for the trio of rock stars, as was 1972’s America Pie by Don McLean.
The 25 Fifties’ Songs That You Need To Make Your Collection Complete
1. The ABC’s Of Love – Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers
2. Mack The Knife – Bobby Darin
3. Stood Up – Ricky Nelson
4. Book Of Love – Monotones
5. The Banana Boat Song (Day-O) – Harry Belafonte
6. That’ll Be The Day – Buddy Holly and the Crickets
7. The Great Pretender – Platters
8. Whispering Bells – The Dell Vikings
9. Tonite Tonite – The Mello-Kings
10. Little Girl Of Mine – Cleftones
11. Yakety Yak – The Coasters
12. Cry – Johnny Ray
13. Love Potion No. 9 – Clovers
14. Rocket 88 – Jackie Brenston
15. Woo-Hoo – Rock-A-Teens
16. Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home) – Impalas
17. Mr. Sandman – The Chordettes
18. Bo Diddley – Bo Diddley
19. I Wonder Why – Dion & the Belmonts
20. Bony Maronie – Larry Williams
21. Hey Good Lookin’ – Hank Williams
22. Why Do Fools Fall In Love – Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers
23. Red River Rock – Johnny and the Hurricanes
24. Work With Me Annie – Hank Ballard & The Midnighters
25. Sincerely – Moonglows
The Fifties’ Songs That Mom And Dad Hated
1. Wake Up Little Suzie – The Everly Brothers
2. Great Balls of Fire – Jerry Lee Lewis
3. Tutti Fruitti – Little Richard
4. Rumble – Link Wray
5. Yakety Yak – Coasters
6. Love For Sale – Billie Holiday
7. Ragtime Cowboy Joe – The Chipmunks
8. Endless Sleep – Jody Reynolds
9. Standing On The Corner (Watching All The Girls Go By) – Four Lads
10. Tequila! – Champs
The 50s Songs That Everybody Hated
1. The Happy Organ – Dave “Baby” Cortez
2. Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom) – Perry Como
3. Beep Beep – The Playmates
4. Lonely Boy – Paul Anka
5. Banana Boat Song – Steve Lawrence
6. Teen-Age Crush – Tommy Sands
7. Kookie Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb) – Connie Stevens with Edd Byrnes
8. Dance With Me, Henry – Georgia Gibbs
9. Western Movies – The Olympics
10. Seven Little Girls Sitting In The Back Seat – Paul Evans
Very Old School Summer Songs
1. Summertime Blues – Eddie Cochran, 1958
2. Take Me Out To The Ball Game – Billy Murray (or many others), 1908
3. We’re Gonna Rock Around The Clock – Bill Haley & His Comets, 1955
4. Summertime – Sam Cooke, 1957
5. Sleepwalk – Santo & Johnny, 1959
6. Sh-Boom – Crew Cuts, 1954
7. Heartbreak Hotel – Elvis Presley, 1956
8. Little Darlin’ – The Diamonds, 1957
9. School Day – Chuck Berry, 1957
10. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling – Chauncey Olcott, 1913
11. Summertime – Billie Holiday, 1936
12. Harbor Lights – Sammy Kaye, Bing Crosby and various others, 1950
13. There Goes My Baby – The Drifters, 1959
14. Splish Splash Bobby Darin, 1958
15. Mona Lisa – Nat ‘King’ Cole, 1950
16. Teenager In Love – Dion and the Belmonts, 1959
17. Little Star – The Elegants, 1958
18. Love Letters In The Sand – Pat Boone, 1957
19. Yakety Yak – The Coasters, 1958
20. Stormy Weather – Leo Reisman or Ethel Waters, 1933
The Fifties’ Dancehall Music Hits
1. Rock Around The Clock – Bill Haley and His Comets
2. Rock and Roll is Here To Stay – Danny & the Juniors
3. Blueberry Hill – Fats Domino
4. At The Hop – Danny and the Juniors
5. Little Bitty Pretty One – Thurston Harris
6. Blue Suede Shoes – Carl Perkins
7. All Shook Up – Elvis Presley
8. Little Darlin’ – The Diamonds
9. Come Go With Me – Dell-Vikings
10. Kansas City – Wilbert Harrison
11. Love Is Strange – Mickey and Sylvia
12. Be-Bop-A-Lula – Gene Vincent
13. Peggy Sue – Buddy Holly
14. School Day – Chuck Berry
15. What’d I Say – Ray Charles
16. The Stroll – The Diamonds
17. I’m Walkin’ – Fats Domino
18. Goody Goody – Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers
19. Yakety Yak – The Coasters
20. Chantilly Lace – Big Bopper
The 50s Party Rock Hits
1. Don’t Be Cruel/Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
2. Whole Lot Of Shakin’ Going On – Jerry Lee Lewis
3. Maybellene – Chuck Berry
4. Long Tall Sally – Little Richard
5. Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry
6. Rock and Roll Music – Chuck Berry
7. Blue Suede Shoes – Carl Perkins
8. Do You Want To Dance – Bobby Freeman
9. Book Of Love – Monotones
10. Rockin Robin – Bobby Day
The 1950s Must-Have Doo-Wop Songs
1. Earth Angel – Penguins
2. In The Still Of The Night – Five Satins
3. I Only Have Eyes For You – The Flamingos
4. At The Hop – Danny and the Juniors
5. Little Star – Elegants
6. Little Darlin’ – Diamonds
7. A Teenager In Love – Dion & the Belmonts
8. 16 Candles – The Crests
9. Come Go With Me – Del-Vikings
10. Gee – The Crows
The 50s Must-Have Slow Jams
1. Sea Of Love – Phil Phillips
2. Earth Angel – The Penguins
3. Chances Are – Johnny Mathis
4. Sleepwalk – Santo and Johnny
5. You Send Me – Sam Cooke
6. In The Still of The Night – Five Satins
7. It’s All in The Game – Tommy Edwards
8. Only You (And You Alone) – The Platters
9. Put Your Head On My Shoulder – Paul Anka
10. Come Softly To Me – the Fleetwoods
11. It’s Just a Matter of Time – Brook Benton
12. I Only Have Eyes For You – Flamingos
13. All the Way – Frank Sinatra
14. Love Is A Many Splendored Thing – Four Aces
15. April Love – Pat Boone
The 50s Big Money Songs
And/Or One Hit Wonders
1. Donna/ La Bamba – Richie Valens
2. Sea of Love – Phil Phillips
3. Blue Suede Shoes – Carl Perkins
4. Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home) – Impalas
5. Trickle, Trickle – the Videos
6. Silhouettes – The Rays
7. To Know Him, Is To Love Him – The Teddy Bears
8. Mr. Lee – Bobbettes
9. Sea Cruise – Frankie Ford
10. Woo-Hoo – Rock-A-Teens
The Late Fifties’ Biggest #1 Hits
According To Billboard
1. Don’t Be Cruel/Hound Dog – Elvis Presley (1956) – 11 weeks
2. Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White – Perez Prado (1955) – 10 weeks
3. Sincerely – The McGuire Sisters (1955) – 10 weeks
4. Singing The Blues – Guy Mitchell (1956) – 10 weeks
5. Mack The Knife – Bobby Darin (1959) – 9 weeks
6. All Shook Up – Elvis Presley (1957) – 9 weeks
7. Rock Around The Clock – Bill Haley and His Comets (1955) – 8 weeks
Jody Watley (1987 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1988)
U2 (Grammy for Album of the Year)
Graceland – Paul Simon (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: 10,000 Maniacs, Ice-T (solo), Traveling Wilburys, Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, Vanessa Williams, Guns N Roses, Paula Abdul, New Kids On The Block, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, Kylie Minogue, Keith Sweat, Taylor Dayne, Al B Sure! and Rick Astley
1988’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. Kokomo – Beach Boys
2. Monkey – George Michael
3. Get Outta My Dreams Get Into My Car – Billy Ocean
4. What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy) – Information Society
5. What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong (originally recorded in 1967)
6. The Flame – Cheap Trick
7. Hold On To The Nights – Richard Marx
8. I Beg Your Pardon – Kon Kan
9. Chains of Love – Erasure
10. Shattered Dreams – Johnny Hates Jazz
1988’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Pump Up The Volume – M/A/R/R/S
2. Hot Hot Hot – Buster Poindexter
3. Da’ Butt – E.U.
4. Forever Young – Alphaville (also released in 1985)
5. Don’t Worry, Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
6. My Girl – Suave
7. She’s Like The Wind – Patrick Swayze
8. Long Way To Love – Britny Fox
9. Under The Milky Way – The Church
10. Pretty Boys and Pretty Girls – Book of Love
1988’s Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. It Takes Two – Rob Base & D.J. E-Z Rock
2. Push It – Salt-N-Pepa
3. Just Got Paid – Johnny Kemp
4. The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
5. Nite And Day – Al B. Sure!
6. Da’ Butt – E.U.
7. I Want Her – Keith Sweat
8. Don’t Be Cruel – Bobby Brown
9. Pink Cadillac – Natalie Cole
10. Dirty Diana – Michael Jackson
One More of 1988’s Dance Top Hits
Wild Wild West – Kool Moe Dee
1988’s Pop Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Pump Up The Volume – M/A/R/R/S
2. Hot Hot Hot – Buster Poindexter
3. Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley
4. So Emotional – Whitney Houston
5. The Promise – When In Rome
6. Supersonic – J.J. Fad
7. Prove Your Love – Taylor Dayne
8. Mercedes Boy – Pebbles
9. Girlfriend – Pebbles
10. 1-2-3 – Miami Sound Machine
1988’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Every Rose Has Its Thorn – Poison
2. Red Red Wine – UB40
3. Got My Mind Set On You – George Harrison
4. Forever Young – Rod Stewart
5. Need You Tonight – INXS
6. Nothin But a Good Time – Poison
7. New Sensation – INXS
8. Simply Irresistible – Robert Palmer
9. Angel – Aerosmith
10. Hazy Shade of Winter – The Bangles
1988’s Alternative Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Just Like Heaven – The Cure
2. Chains of Love – Erasure
3. Beds Are Burning – Midnight Oil
4. Hot Hot Hot!!! – The Cure
5. Under The Milky Way – The Church
6. What Have I Done To Deserve This – Pet Shop Boys With Dusty Springfield
7. Peek-A-Boo – Siouxie and the Banshees
8. It’s The End of the World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) – R.E.M.
9. Route 66/Behind The Wheel – Depeche Mode
10. Blue Monday 1988 – New Order
More of 1988’s Alternative Rock Hits
Tell That Girl To Shut Up – Transvision Vamp
Strangelove – Depeche Mode
1988’s Album Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Sweet Child O Mine – Guns N Roses
2. Pour Some Sugar On Me – Def Leppard
3. Welcome To The Jungle – Guns N Roses
4. Bad Medicine – Bon Jovi
5. Kiss Me Deadly – Lita Ford
6. Devil Inside – INXS
7. Handle With Care – Traveling Wilburys
8. Tall Cool One – Robert Plant
9. Love Bites – Def Leppard
10. I Know Your Out There Somewhere – The Moody Blues
More of 1988’s Album Rock
In God’s Country – U2
1988’s Bubblegum Pop Music Top Ten
1. Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
2. Hot Hot Hot – Buster Poindexter
3. Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley
4. Out of the Blue – Debbie Gibson
5. Kokomo – Beach Boys
6. I Saw Her Standing There – Tiffany
7. I Should Be So Lucky – Kylie Minogue
8. Rag Doll – Aerosmith
9. Girls Ain’t Nothin But Trouble – DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
10. 1-2-3 – Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine
Maroon 5 (Best New Artist) Daughters – John Mayer (Song of the Year) Ray Charles (Grammy for Album of the Year) Here We Go Again – Ray Charles and Norah Jones (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Chris Brown, Rihanna, Rob Thomas (solo), T-Pain, Jesse McCartney, Natasha Bedingfield, Keane, Daddy Yankee, Sugarland, Death Cab for Cutie, Keyshia Cole, Michael Buble, My Chemical Romance, Paul Wall, and The Bravery
2005’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani
2. Since You Been Gone – Kelly Clarkson
3. These Words – Natasha Bedingfield
4. Live Like You Were Dying – Tim McGraw
5. What Dreams Are Made Of – Hilary Duff
6. Have A Nice Day – Bon Jovi
7. Don’t Cha – Pussycat Dolls
8. Daughters – John Mayer
9. Sitting, Waiting Wishing – Jack Johnson
10. As Good As I Once Was – Toby Keith
2005’s Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Pon De Replay – Rihanna
2. Run It! – Chris Brown
3. Listen To Your Heart – D.H.T.
4. We Be Burnin’ – Sean Paul
5. Lose Control – Missy Elliot with Ciara
6. Belly Dancer (Bonanza) – Akon
7. Obsession (No Es Amor) – Frankie J with Baby Bash
Theme From ‘A Summer Place’ – Percy Faith (Grammy for 1960’s Record of the Year, presented in 1961)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Mary Wells, Aretha Franklin, Tony Orlando, The Marvelettes, Glen Campbell, Gene Pitney, Johnny Maestro, Dave Brubeck Quartet
Natalie Cole (1975 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1976)
Paul Simon (Grammy for Album of the Year)
Love Will Keep Us Together – Captain and Tennille (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Boston, Kansas, Boston, England Dan and John Ford Coley, Bay City Rollers, Nazareth, Eddie Rabbitt, Ted Nugent, Andrew Gold, The Tubes, Firefall, John Paul Young, Heart, John Travolta, George Benson, Peter Frampton and Thin Lizzie.
1976’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. Blitzkrieg Bop – The Ramones
2. You Don’t Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) – Marilyn MCcoo & Billy Davis Jr
3. Summer – War
4. She’s Gone – Hall and Oates
5. Paloma Blanca – George Baker Selection
6. Let Her In – John Travolta
7. Squeeze Box – The Who
8. Beth – Kiss
9. Wild in the Streets – Garland Jeffreys
10. Still The One – Orleans
1976’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Afternoon Delight – Starland Vocal Band
2. Fooled Around and Fell in Love – Elvin Bishop
3. I’m Easy – Keith Carradine
4. Moonlight Feels Right – Starbuck
5. Nadia’s Theme – Barry DeVorzon and Perry Botkin, Jr.
6. Stand Tall – Burton Cummings
7. Junk Food Junkie – Larry Groce
8. Movin’ – Brass Construction
9. Staying Power – Barbi Benton
10. I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry – Terry Bradshaw
1976’s Disco Top 10 Hit List
1. (Shake Shake Shake) Shake Your Booty – KC and the Sunshine Band
2. You Should Be Dancing – Bee Gees
3. Boogie Fever – Sylvers
4. Disco Lady – Johnnie Taylor
5. Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel – Tavares
6. More, More, More – Andrea True Connection
7. A Fifth of Beethoven – Walter Murphy
8. I Love Music – The O’Jays
9. Get Up and Boogie (That’s Right) – Silver Convention
10. Love To Love You Baby – Donna Summer
1976’s Funk Top 10 Hit List
1. Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
2. Get Up Offa That Thing – James Brown
3. Love Rollercoaster – Ohio Players
4. Tear The Roof Off That Sucker (Give Up The Funk) – Parliament
5. Turn The Beat Around – Vicki Sue Robinson
6. Car Wash – Rose Royce
7. Movin’ – Brass Construction
8. Ten Percent – Double Exposure
9. Getaway – Earth Wind and Fire
10. Get The Funk Out Ma Face – Brothers Johnson
1976’s R&B/Soul Top 10 Hit List
1. Love Ballad – L.T.D.
2. Let The Music Play – Barry White
3. Wake Up Everybody – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
4. Rubberband Man – The Spinners
5. I’ll Be Good To You – Brothers Johnson
6. Kiss and Say Goodbye – Manhattans
7. Hold Back The Night – The Trammps
8. Sweet Thing – Rufus with Chaka Khan
9. Can’t Hide Love – Earth Wind and Fire
10. Breezin – George Benson
1976’s Pop Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
2. You’ll Never Find (Another Love Like Mine) – Lou Rawls
3. December 1963 (Oh What a Night) – The Four Seasons
4. Car Wash – Rose Royce
5. I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Creedence Clearwater Revival
6. Love Machine – The Miracles
7. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing – Leo Sayer
8. Got To Get You Into My Life – The Beatles
9. Right Back Where We Started From – Maxine Nightingale
10. More, More, More – Andrea True Connection
1976’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
2. Rock and Roll All Night – Kiss
3. Dream Weaver – Gary Wright
4. Take It To The Limit – The Eagles
5. Fox On The Run – Sweet
6. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover – Paul Simon
7. Crazy On You – Heart
8. Love Hurts – Nazareth
9. The Boys Are Back In Town – Thin Lizzie
10. Shout It Out Loud – Kiss
1976’s FM Album Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Do You Feel Like We Do – Peter Frampton
2. More Than a Feeling – Boston
3. Dream On – Aerosmith
4. Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out – Bruce Springsteen
5. Love Is The Drug – Roxy Music
6. Kid Charlemagne – Steely Dan
7. Take The Money and Run – Steve Miller Band
8. Don’t Fear The Reaper – Blue Oyster Cult
9. Take It To The Limit – The Eagles
10. Still Crazy After All These Years – Paul Simon
More 1976 FM Album Rock
Baby, I Love Your Way – Peter Frampton
Golden Years – David Bowie
Locomotive Breath – Jethro Tull
Hurricane – Bob Dylan
Hot Stuff – Rolling Stones
1976’s Bubblegum Top 10 Hit List
1. Saturday Night – Bay City Rollers
2. Disco Duck – Rick Dees
3. Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da – The Beatles
4. Fly Away – John Denver
5. Shannon – Henry Gross
6. Mamma Mia – Abba
7. You’re My Best Friend – Queen
8. Convoy – C.W. McCall
9. Happy Days – Pratt & McClain
10. The Fonz Song – The Heyettes
PCM’s 1976 Top 10 Hit List
1. Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
2. December 1963 (Oh What a Night) -Four Seasons
3. Shake Your Booty – KC and the Sunshine Band
4. Afternoon Delight – The Starland Vocal Band
5. You’ll Never Find (Another Love Like Mine) – Lou Rawls
New Wave: The New Wave movement emerged in the late 70s and grew in popularity throughout the 80s. Synthesizers, electronic beats, and experimentation with new sounds and styles characterized the genre.
New wave music was influenced by various musical styles, including punk rock, electronic music, funk, and 1950s and 1960s pop and rock. Some of the most influential artists influencing the new wave genre include the Velvet Underground, David Bowie, Roxy Music, Kraftwerk, and Devo. Additionally, new wave was also influenced by the DIY ethos of punk rock, which encouraged experimentation and artistic freedom.
New Wave was partially a response to Punk Rock from the 1970s. New Wave emerged from the post-punk and punk rock scenes in the late 1970s, and the energy and DIY ethos of punk influenced many New Wave artists. However, New Wave also incorporated elements from other musical genres, such as electronic music, funk, and pop, to create a more diverse and eclectic sound. While punk rock was characterized by its raw energy, abrasive sound, and politically charged lyrics, New Wave was known for its more polished sound, use of electronic instruments, and danceable rhythms. Both punk and New Wave challenged the status quo and conventional forms of popular music, but they did so in different ways and with different aesthetics.
Important New Wave Bands
The Buggles The Buggles were a London-based new wave band formed in 1977, composed of singer and bassist Trevor Horn and keyboardist Geoff Downes. Horn has been dubbed “the inventor of the 80s” due to his influence on the decade’s music. The Buggles rose to fame with their debut single, Video Killed the Radio Star, in 1979, which became a global hit, reaching number one in 15 countries and serving as the launch song for MTV in 1981. The song was included in the duo’s first album, The Age of Plastic, released in January 1980.
The B-52s The B-52’s self-titled album was released on July 6, 1979, and included re-recorded versions of “Rock Lobster” and “52 Girls” and six original tracks created specifically for the album. The album also featured a cover of Petula Clark’s hit Downtown. It was a huge success, particularly in Australia, where it reached the No. 3 spot on the charts and spawned three hit singles: Planet Claire, Rock Lobster, and Dance This Mess Around. In the U.S., the single “Rock Lobster” made it onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and the album was certified platinum by the RIAA. In 1980, John Lennon named the B-52 his favorite band and stated that “Rock Lobster” inspired his Double Fantasy album.
The B-52s ended the decade with their biggest hit, Love Shack, in 1989.
Talking Heads Talking Heads was an American rock band formed in New York City in 1975. The group consisted of David Byrne from Scotland on lead vocals and guitar, Chris Frantz on drums, Tina Weymouth on bass, and Jerry Harrison on keyboards and guitar. Recognized as “one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the ’80s”, Talking Heads was a pioneer in new wave music and brought elements of punk, art rock, funk, and world music to the forefront with their distinctive, polished image.
Blondie Blondie is an American rock band formed in New York City in 1974. The band was initially composed of lead singer Debbie Harry, guitarist Chris Stein, keyboardist Jimmy Destri, drummer Clem Burke, and bassist Gary Valentine. Blondie quickly became a key player in the New York music scene, blending punk, pop, and reggae elements to create a unique and eclectic sound.
Blondie’s first two albums, Blondie (1976) and Plastic Letters (1977) received critical acclaim, but it wasn’t until the release of Parallel Lines (1978) that the band truly broke through to mainstream success. The album was a commercial hit, reaching No. 6 on the U.S. charts, and it featured the band’s first Top 5 hit, Heart of Glass. The album’s success established Blondie as a major force in the New Wave movement and helped to launch the band to international fame.
In 1980, Blondie released Autoamerican, which departed from the band’s earlier sound and featured funk, rap, and reggae elements. The album was a commercial success and produced several hit singles, including The Tide is High and Rapture, which became the first No. 1 hit for a rap song. The band’s next album, The Hunter (1982), marked another departure with a more experimental sound incorporating rock, funk, and soul elements. Although the album was a commercial disappointment, it was a critical success and is now considered one of Blondie’s classic albums.
Blondie’s influence on popular culture extends beyond their music, as Debbie Harry’s image became an iconic representation of the punk and New Wave movements. Her unique look, with her signature platinum blond hair and striking features, made her a fashion icon and paved the way for other female musicians to assert their own individual styles.
Quotes About New Wave Music
“New wave was more about a spirit of rebellion, a sense of excitement, a desire to shock and disrupt.” – Ann Powers
“New wave is a label that people use to describe the music that was happening in the late ’70s and early ’80s that was independent of the punk scene.” – Andy Taylor
“New wave was the musical and cultural manifestation of the desire for change and for a new way of doing things.” – David Bowie
“New wave was the soundtrack of a generation’s restless search for identity.” – Duran Duran
“New wave was a response to the stale, formulaic nature of mainstream rock music.” – Gary Numan
“New wave was all about rejecting the status quo, and looking for new ways to express oneself and to make a connection with the world.” – Joe Jackson.
New Wave Influence: 80s Soundtracks
New Wave music had a significant impact on 1980s movie soundtracks, as it provided a fresh and innovative sound that helped shape the era’s aesthetic. Many 1980s movies, particularly those in the sci-fi, fantasy, and action genres, featured New Wave-inspired soundtracks that helped to create a futuristic and otherworldly atmosphere.
The Breakfast Club (1985) – This iconic coming-of-age film’s soundtrack included New Wave tracks from Simple Minds, Oingo Boingo, and others and helped to popularize the genre among a wider audience.
Pretty in Pink (1986) – The soundtrack to this popular teen film featured tracks from New Wave artists like The Psychedelic Furs, Echo & The Bunnymen, and others, and helped to solidify the genre’s popularity further.
Liquid Sky (1982) is a cult film often remembered for its innovative and eclectic soundtrack, incorporating elements of New Wave, electronic, and avant-garde music. The film’s score, composed by Anne Clark, was one of the first to use electronic instruments like synthesizers and drum machines to create an otherworldly, futuristic sound.
Here are a few ways in which New Wave music influenced 1980s movie soundtracks:
Use of Synthesizers: New Wave’s reliance on synthesizers and electronic instruments made it a perfect fit for the futuristic themes of many 80s movies. The distinctive, otherworldly sounds produced by synthesizers added a new dimension to movie soundtracks and helped to create a sense of awe and excitement.
Experimentation with Sound: New Wave’s willingness to experiment with new sounds and styles was also reflected in many 80s movie soundtracks. Filmmakers used the genre’s eclectic mix of electronic, funk, and pop elements to create fresh and innovative soundscapes.
Pop Sensibilities: New Wave’s pop sensibilities also made it a good fit for movie soundtracks. Many New Wave-inspired movie themes were upbeat, catchy, and memorable, which helped to enhance the emotional impact of scenes and make them more memorable for audiences.
America (1972 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1973)
Bob Dylan, Ravi Shankar, George Harrison, Leon Russell, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Eric Clapton & Klaus Voormann (Concert For Bangladesh Grammy for Album of the Year)
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Aerosmith, BTO (Bachman Turner Overdrive), Charlie Daniels, Pointer Sisters, Barry White, Joe Walsh, Lou Reed, Tavares, Smokey Robinson, 10 CC, Dottie West and Brownsville Station
Pink Floyd released their eighth studio album, The Dark Side of the Moon, which became one of the all-time best-selling and most critically acclaimed albums.
Led Zeppelin released their fifth studio album, Houses of the Holy, which spawned the hit single D’yer Mak’er.
The Rolling Stones released their eighth studio album, Goats Head Soup, which spawned the hit single Angie.
The Eagles released their third studio album, Desperado, which spawned the hit single Tequila Sunrise.
Bruce Springsteen released his debut album, Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J., establishing him as a rising star in the music industry.
1973’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree – Dawn (Tony Orlando and Dawn)
2. Oh Babe, What Would You Say – Hurricane Smith
3. Love’s Theme – Love Unlimited Orchestra
4. Drift Away – Dobie Gray
5. Bongo Rock – Incredible Bongo Band
6. Right Place, Wrong Time – Dr. John
7. The Morning After – Maureen McGovern
8. Summer Breeze – Seals and Crofts
9. The Night That The Lights Went Out In Georgia – Vicki Lawrence
10. The Most Beautiful Girl – Charlie Rich
1973’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Dueling Banjos – Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell
2. Also Sprach Zarathustra – Deodato
3. Dancing in the Moonlight – King Harvest
4. Hocus Pocus – Focus
5. Playground In My Mind – Clint Holmes
6. Walk On The Wild Side – Lou Reed
7. Show and Tell – Al Wilson
8. Wildflower – Skylark
9. Daisy A Day – Jud Strunk
10. Pressure Drop – Toots and the Maytals
1973’s Motown/Soul Top 10 Hit List
1. Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
2. I’m Gonna Love You Just A Little Bit More Baby – Barry White
3. That Lady – The Isley Brothers
4. Keep On Truckin’ – Eddie Kendricks
5. Will It Go Round In Circles – Billy Preston
6. Superstition – Stevie Wonder
7. I Got Ants In My Pants (And I Want To Dance) – James Brown
8. Superfly – Curtis Mayfield
9. Higher Ground – Stevie Wonder
10. The Love I Lost – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
More R&B/Motown Song Hits:
One of a Kind Love Affair – Spinners
I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) – Johnnie Taylor
Here I Am (Come And Take Me) – Al Green
1973’s Pop Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Love Train – The O’Jays
2. Crocodile Rock – Elton John
3. Little Willie – The Sweet
4. I’ll Always Love My Mama – The Intruders
5. Your Mama Don’t Dance – Loggins and Messina
6. Rockin’ Pneumonia Boogie Woogie Flu – Johnny Rivers
7. Brother Louie – Stories
8. Cisco Kid – War
9. I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock and Roll Band) – Moody Blues
10. Shambala – Three Dog Night
1973’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Bad, Bad Leroy Brown – Jim Croce
2. Your Mama Don’t Dance – Loggins and Messina
3. We’re An American Band – Grand Funk
4. Hocus Pocus – Focus
5. Do It Again – Steely Dan
6. Stuck In The Middle With You – Stealer’s Wheel
7. Kodachrome – Paul Simon
8. Angie – Rolling Stones
9. I Wanna Be With You – The Raspberries
10. Photograph – Ringo Starr
1973’s Album Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. You Can’t Always Get What You Want – Rolling Stones
2. Space Oddity – David Bowie
3. D’Yer Maker – Led Zeppelin
4. Money – Pink Floyd
5. Sugar Magnolia – Grateful Dead
6. Knockin on Heaven’s Door – Bob Dylan
7. Jesus Is Just Alright – Doobie Brothers
8. Bell Bottom Blues – Eric Clapton
9. Mind Games – John Lennon
10. Walk on the Wild Side – Lou Reed
More FM Album Rock Hits:
Live and Let Die – Wings
Give It To Me – J. Geils Band
Living in the Past – Jethro Tull
Redneck Frend – Jackson Browne
Basketball Jones – Cheech and Chong
Montana – Frank Zappa
1973’s Bubblegum Top 10 Hit List
1. Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree – Tony Orlando and Dawn
2. Sing – Carpenters
3. Get Down – Gilbert O’Sullivan
4. Young Love – Donny Osmond
5. Say Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose – Dawn Featuring Tony
Orlando
6. Daisy A Day – Jud Strunk
7. Rockin Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Blues – Johnny Rivers
8. Rockin’ Roll Baby – Stylistics
9. Just You N Me – Chicago
10. Heartbeat It’s A Love Beat – The DeFranco family
PCM’s 1973 Top 10 Hit List
1. Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
2. I’ll Always Love My Mama – Intruders
3. Love Train – O’Jays
4. Money – Pink Floyd
5. Ramblin Man – Allman Brothers Band
6. Friends – Bette Midler
7. Time In A Bottle – Jim Croce
8. Touch Me In The Morning – Diana Ross
9. Crocodile Rock – Elton John
10. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Dave Loggins, Bad Company, Rufus, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Billy Joel, Shirley Brown, Gino Vanelli, Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Buffett, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Dolly Parton, Parliament, NRBQ, Kiss, Ashford and Simpson, Abba and Barry Manilow
Some notable music highlights from 1974 include:
Stevie Wonders’ Fulfillingness’ First Finale won 3 Grammy Awards.
The first annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony occurred in New York City, with Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley being inducted as the first group of honorees.
The Who released their sixth studio album, Quadrophenia, which became one of their most successful and critically acclaimed releases.
The Rolling Stones released their ninth studio album, It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll, which spawned the hit single It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll (But I Like It).
Elton John released his fifth studio album, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, which became one of his most successful and enduring releases.
The Eagles released their fourth album, On the Border, which spawned the hit single Best of My Love.
The Grateful Dead released their ninth studio album, From the Mars Hotel, which spawned the hit single Uncle John’s Band.
Led Zeppelin released their sixth studio album, Physical Graffiti, which became one of their most successful releases and spawned the hit single Kashmir.
1974’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. Kung Fu Fighting – Carl Douglas
2. The Entertainer – Marvin Hamlisch
3. I Can Help – Billy Swan
4. Rock The Boat – Hues Corporation
5. Seasons In The Sun – Terry Jacks
6. Keep On Smilin’ – Wet Willie
7. I Honestly Love You – Olivia Newton-John
8. Looking For A Love – Bobby Womack
9. Midnight At The Oasis – Maria Muldaur
10. What Is Hip? – Tower of Power
1974’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Tubular Bells – Mike Oldfield
2. The Entertainer – Marvin Hamlisch
3. Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo – Rick Derringer
4. Life Is A Rock (But The Radio Rolled Me) – Reunion
5. Rock On – David Essex
6. Painted Ladies – Ian Thomas
7. Eres Tu (Touch The Wind) – Mocedades
8. The Lord’s Prayer – Sister Janet Mead
9. Hang In There Baby – Johnny Bristol
10. Stomp – NRBQ
1974’s R&B/Motown/Soul Top 10 Hit List
1. Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love Babe – Barry White
2. Tell Me Something Good – Rufus featuring Chaka Kahn
3. Jungle Boogie – Kool and the Gang
4. The Payback – James Brown
5. Hollywood Swinging – Kool and the Gang
6. T.S.O.P. (The Sound Of Philadelphia) – MFSB & Three Degrees
7. Show And Tell – Al Wilson
8. Everlasting Love – Carl Carlton
9. Do It (‘Til You’re Satisfied) – B.T. Express
10. Rock Your Baby – George McCrae
More R&B/Soul Hits:
Love’s Theme – Love Unlimited Orchestra
Love Is The Message MFSB & Three Degrees
Sexy Mama – The Moments
Boogie Down – Eddie Kendricks
1974’s Pop Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Takin Care of Business – Bachman Turner Overdrive
2. The Loco-Motion – Grand Funk Railroad
3. Dancing Machine – Jackson Five
4. Bennie and the Jets – Elton John
5. Nothing From Nothing – Billy Preston
6. It’s Only Rock and Roll (But I Like It) – Rolling Stones
7. Mockingbird – Carly Simon and James Taylor
8. Come and Get Your Love – Redbone
9. Ain’t Too Proud To Beg – Rolling Stones
10. Clap For The Wolfman – Guess Who
1974’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Smokin In The Boys Room – Brownsville Station
2. The Joker – Steve Miller Band
3. Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo – Rick Derringer
4. Rebel Rebel – David Bowie
5. I Shot The Sherrif – Eric Clapton
6. Come Monday – Jimmy Buffett
7. Living In The USA – Steve Miller Band
8. Bitch Is Back – Elton John
9. Let It Ride – Bachman Turner Overdrive
10. Rock And Roll Heaven – Righteous Brothers
1974’s Album FM Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynryd Skynyrd
2. Piano Man – Billy Joel
3. Radar Love – Golden Earring
4. Midnight Rider – Gregg Allman
5. Rikki Don’t Lose That Number – Steely Dan
6. Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker) – Rolling Stones
7. Can’t Get Enough – Bad Company
8. La Grange – ZZ Top
9. Whatever Gets You Through The Night – John Lennon
10. The Real Me – The Who
More 1974 FM Album Rock Hits:
Jessica – The Allman Brothers Band
Don’t Eat The Yellow Snow – Frank Zappa
1974’s Bubblegum Top 10 Hit List
1. Hooked On a Feeling – Blue Suede
2. Rock Me Gently – Andy Kim
3. Beach Baby – First Class
4. Spiders and Snakes – Jim Stafford
5. If You Love Me (Let Me Know) – Olivia Newton-John
6. Sunshine On My Shoulders – John Denver
7. Life Is A Rock (But The Radio Rolled Me) – Reunion
8. Seasons In The Sun – Terry Jacks
9. Oh My My – Ringo Starr
10. Steppin’ Out (I’m Gonna Boogie Tonight) – Tony Orlando and Dawn
PCM’s 1974 Top 10 Hit List
1. Sweet Homa Alabama – Lynyrd Skynrd
2. Tubular Bells – Mike Oldfield
3. Taking Care of Business – Bachman Turner Overdrive
4. The Loco-Motion – Grand Funk Railroad
5. Piano Man – Billy Joel
6. Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love Babe – Barry White
7. Hooked On A Feeling – Blue Sude (late 1990’s “the dancing baby song”)
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1. Hot to Go! – Chappell Roan
2. Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter
3. A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey
4. Good Luck, Babe! – Chappell Roan
5. Please Please Please – Sabrina Carpenter
6. Lose Control – Teddy Swims
7. Not Like Us – Kendrick Lamar
8. I Had Some Help – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
9. We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love) – Ariana Grande
10. Greedy – Tate McRae
11. Miles on It – Marshmello and Kane Brown
12. Million Dollar Baby – Tommy Richman
13. Fe!n – Travis Scott featuring Playboi Carti
14. I Can Do It with a Broken Heart – Taylor Swift
15. Saturn – SZA
16. Fortnight – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
17. APT – ROSE & Bruno Mars
18. Birds of a Feather – Billie Eilish
19. Rich Baby Daddy – Drake featuring Sexyy Red and SZA
20. Agora Hills – Doja Cat
21. Houdini – Dua Lipa
22. Double Life – Pharell Williams
23. Illusion – Dua Lipa
24. Too Sweet – Hozier
25. Beautiful Things – Benson Boone
26. Lovin on Me – Jack Harlow
27. I Remember Everything – Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves
28. Pink Pony Club- Chappell Roan
29. Apple – Charli xcx
30. Fast Car – Luke Combs
31. I Like the Way You Kiss Me – Artemas
32. Texas Hold ‘Em – Beyoncé
33. Stargazing – Myles Smith
34. Stick Season – Noah Kahan
35. Die with a Smile – Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
36. Gata Only- -FloyyMenor X Cris Mj
37. Good Good – Usher, Summer Walker and 21 Savage
38. Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido – Karol G
39. Lil Boo Thang – Paul Russell
40. Feather – Sabrina Carpenter
41. Austin – Dasha
42. Popular – Ariana Grande (from Wicked)
43. Water – Tyla
44. Snooze – SZA
45. Everybody – Nicki Minaj featuring Lil Uzi Vert
46. Taste – Sabrina Carpenter
47. Need a Favor – Jelly Roll
48. Houdini – Eminem
49. Cruel Summer – Taylor Swift
50. Lunch – Billie Eilish
51. Defying Gravity – Cynthia Erivo Featuring Ariana Grande (from Wicked)
52. I Am Not Okay – Jelly Roll
53. Murder on the Dancefloor – Sophie Ellis-Baxter
54. Obsessed – Olivia Rodrigo
55. That’s So True – Graci Abrams
56. Paint the Town Red – Doja Cat
57. The Door – Teddy Swims
58. Yes, And? – Ariana Grande
59. Pink Skies – Zach Bryan
60. One Of The Girls – The Weeknd Jennie & Lily-Rose Depp
61. Last Night – Morgan Wallen
62. Dos Dias – Tito Double P & Peso Pluma
63. Dancing In The Flames – The Weeknd
64. Girl So Confusing – Charli XCX With Lorde
65. It’s Ok I’m Ok- Tate McRae
66. I’m Gonna Love You – Cody Johnson & Carrie Underwood
67. Bodyguard – Beyoncé
68. 360 – Charli XCX
69. Who – Jimin
70. Like That – Future, Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar
71. Timeless – The Weeknd & Playboi Carti
72. Close To You- Gracie Abrams
73. Guy For That- Post Malone Featuring Luke Combs
74. Slow It Down – Benson Boone
75. Joyride – Kesha
76. Sailor Song – Gigi Perez
77. Think I’m In Love With You – Chris Stapleton
78. End of Beginning – Djo
79. Diet Pepsi – Addison Rae
80. La Diabla – Xavi
81. Cowgirls – Morgan Wallen featuring Ernest
82. I Love You, I’m Sorry- Gracie Abrams
83. Wind Up Missin’ You – Tucker Wetmore
84. 25 – Rod Wave
85. Selfish – Justin Timberlake
86. Jump – Tyla, Gunna & Skillebeng
87. Is It Over Now? – Taylor Swift
88. High Road – Koe Wetzel featuring Jessie Murph
89. Lies Lies Lies – Morgan Wallen
90. Bad Chem – Sabrina Carpenter
91. Thinkin’ Bout Me – Morgan Wallen
92. Liar – Jelly Roll
93. Whatever She Wants – Bryson Tiller
94. Iqual Que un Ángel – Kali Uchis feat. Peso Pluma
95. Heart Of A Woman – Summer Walker
96. Ariana Grande – The Boy Is Mine
97. Wild Ones – Jessie Murph and Jelly Roll
98. Squabble Up – Kendrick Lamar
99. Carnival – ¥$: Ye and Ty Dolla Sign featuring Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti
100. Pour Me a Drink – Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton
1. Flowers – Miley Cyrus 2. Anti-Hero – Taylor Swift 3. Dance the Night – Dua Lipa 4. Last Night – Morgan Wallen 5. Cruel Summer – Taylor Swift 6. Kill Bill – SZA 7. Fast Car – Luke Combs 8. I Like You (A Happier Song) – Post Malone featuring Doja Cat 9. Karma – Taylor Swift featuring Ice Spice 10. Calm Down – Rema and Selena Gomez 11. I’m Good (Blue) – David Guetta and Bebe Rexha 12. Snooze – SZA 13. Die for You – The Weeknd and Ariana Grande 14. Lavender Haze – Taylor Swift 15. All My Life – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole 16. Cuff It – Beyoncé 17. Barbie World – Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice with Aqua 18. Nonsense – Sabrina Carpenter 19. Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53 – Bizarrap and Shakira 20. FE!N – Travis Scott with Playboi Cardi 21. Water – Tyla 22. Red Wine Supernova – Chappelle Roan 23. Thinkin’ Bout Me – Morgan Wallen 24. Made You Look – Meghan Trainor 25. Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2 – PinkPantheress and Ice Spice 26. Just Wanna Rock – Lil Uzi Vert 27. Creepin’ – Metro Boomin, the Weeknd and 21 Savage 28. Need a Favor – Jelly Roll 29. Greedy – Tate McRae 30. Cupid – Fifty Fifty 31. Bad Idea Right? – Olivia Rodrigo 32. Vampire – Olivia Rodrigo 33. Bloody Mary – Lady Gaga 34. What It Is (Block Boy) – Doechii feat. Kodak Black 35. Paint the Town Red – Doja Cat 36. Get Him Back – Olivia Rodrigo 37. Bad Habit – Steve Lacy 38. Chemical – Post Malone 39. You Proof – Morgan Wallen 40. Lil Boo Thang – Paul Russell 41. Un x100to – Grupo Frontera and Bad Bunny 42. What Was I Made For? – Billie Eilish 43. Sure Thing – Miguel 44. Used To Be Young – Miley Cyrus 45. Golden Hour – Jvke 46. Try That In A Small Town – Jason Aldean 47. Ella Baila Sola – Eslabon Armado and Peso Pluma 48. Dial Drunk – Noah Kahan and Post Malone 49. Seven – Jungkook featuring Latto 50. Super Freaky Girl – Nicki Minaj51. 52. 4EVA – KAYTRAMINÉ feat. Pharrell Williams 53. TQG – Karol G and Shakira 54. Something in the Orange – Zach Bryan 55. Players – Coi Leray 56. Favorite Song – Toosii 57. As It Was – Harry Styles 58. Super Shy – New Jeans 59. Area Codes – Kaliii 60. Princess Diana – Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj 61. Rock and a Hard Place – Bailey Zimmerman 62. Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift 63. Waffle House – Jonas Brothers 64. I Wrote the Book – Morgan Wallen 65. 2 die 4 – Addison Rae feat. Charli XCX 66. Heart Like a Truck – Lainey Wilson 67. I’m Just Ken – Ryan Gossling 68. Until I Found You – Stephen Sanchez 69. Tennessee Orange – Megan Moroney 70. Padam Padam – Kylie Minogue 71. She’s on My Mind – Romy 72. Thought You Should Know – Morgan Wallen 73. Not Strong Enough – boygenius 74. Me & U – Tems 75. Single Soon – Selena Gomez 76. Thank God – Kane Brown and Katelyn Brown 77. Daylight – David Kushner 78. Monaco – Bad Bunny 79. Victoria Monét – On My Mama 80. Like Crazy – Jimin 81. White Horse – Chris Stapleton 82. Lift Me Up – Rihanna 83. Wait in the Truck – Hardy featuring Lainey Wilson 84. LaLa – Myke Towers 85. RAYE, 070 Shake – Esacapism 86. From the Start – Laufey 87. Eyes Closed – Ed Sheeran 88. (It Goes Like) Nanana – Peggy Gou 89. I Remember Everything – Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves 90. Rush – Troye Sivan 91. Jaded – Miley Cyrus 92. Exes – Tate – McRae 93. Watermelon Moonshine – Lainey Wilson 84. Religiously – Bailey Zimmerman 95. Rumble – Skrillex, Fred Again.. & Flowdan 96. Next Thing You Know – Jordan Davis 97. That! Feels Good! – Jesse Ware 98. Under the Influence – Chris Brown 99. Now and Then – The Beatles 100. Shirt – SZA
December 25, 2022 – January 7, 2023: All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey January 8 – March 11, 2023: Flowers – Miley Cyrus March 12 – March 18, 2023: Die for You (Remix) – The Weeknd and Ariana Grande March 19 – May 27, 2023: Last Night – Morgan Wallen May 28 – June 3, 2023: All My Life – Lil Durk featuring J. Cole June 4 – July 8, 2023: Last Night – Morgan Wallen July 9 – July 15, 2023: Vampire – Olivia Rodrigo July 16 – August 5, 2023: Seven – Jung Kook featuring Latto August 6 – August 19, 2023: Rich Men North of Richmond – Oliver Anthony Music August 20 – September 2, 2023: Paint the Town Red – Doja Cat September 3 – September 9, 2023: I Remember Everything – Zach Bryan featuring Kacey Musgraves September 10 – October 7, 2023: Paint the Town Red – Doja Cat October 8 – October 14, 2023: First Person Shooter – Drake featuring J. Cole October 15 – November 25, 2023: Cruel Summer – Taylor Swift November 26 – December 9, 2023: Is It Over Now? (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift December 10 – January 6, 2024: All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
Debby Boone (Best New Artist Grammy Winner)
Fleetwood Mac (Grammy for Album of the Year)
Hotel California – Eagles (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Sylvester. Odyssey, Foxy, Chic, Player, Journey, Prince, Chic, Gerry Rafferty, Randy Newman, Sammy Sagar, Eddie Money, Bonnie Tyler, Patti Smith, Teri DeSario, Tom Petty, Juice Newton and The Cars
1978’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions – Queen
2. Lovely Day – Bill Withers
3. Baker Street – Gerry Rafferty
4. Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys – Waylon
Jennings and Willie Nelson
When we think of holiday music, visions of Santa, snow, and goodwill often come to mind. However, some of the season’s most beloved songs barely touch on Christmas—or have no connection to it. These almost Christmas songs are part of the cultural soundtrack for the holidays, sneaking their way into our celebrations thanks to tradition, nostalgia, or sheer beauty.
Songs like Jingle Bells, Over the River, and Through the Woods have become holiday mainstays despite their original ties to Thanksgiving. Others, like Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah, make their way into Christmas playlists for their haunting beauty rather than holiday spirit. Even classics like Winter Wonderland and Let It Snow celebrate the magic of winter without mentioning Christmas. Meanwhile, songs with deeper connections to history and tradition, such as Here We Come A-Caroling (The Wassail Song), focus on New Year’s festivities instead of Christmas.
Additionally, pop hits like Last Christmas by Wham! and Baby; It’s Cold Outside bring a modern flair to the season, blending romance and nostalgia while sometimes sparking debate. From the jazz-infused charm of What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? to the soulful rhythms of My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music, the variety of these tunes showcases how holiday music transcends traditional boundaries.
Thanksgiving Tunes That Became Holiday Classics
Surprisingly, some of the most iconic songs we associate with Christmas were originally written for Thanksgiving. Take Over the River and Through the Woods, penned in 1844 by Lydia Maria Child. This classic was inspired by a nostalgic trip to her grandmother’s house, and it never mentions Christmas. Similarly, Jingle Bells, composed by James Lord Pierpont in 1857, was created as a cheerful tune for Thanksgiving gatherings, celebrating sleigh rides rather than holiday cheer. Despite their origins, these songs have become holiday staples, played and sung throughout December.
Wassailing and New Year’s Celebrations
Caroling is closely tied to Christmas traditions, but one of the oldest carols, Here We Come A-Caroling (also known as The Wassail Song), is more about New Year’s festivities. Written around 1850, this lively song celebrates wassailing, a tradition of visiting neighbors with songs and drinks for good luck. Though often grouped with Christmas music, its focus on New Year’s reflects the broader spirit of the season.
Holiday Duets and Controversial Lyrics
Few holiday duets capture the cozy charm of the season like Baby, It’s Cold Outside. Written by Frank Loessner in 1944 as a party duet for him and his wife, the song’s playful back-and-forth has made it a favorite for decades. However, its lyrics have sparked controversy recently, with some questioning the consent implied in the dialogue. Despite this, its original intent was far more innocent—a fun, flirtatious exchange designed for entertainment.
Hallelujah: A Surprising Holiday Hit
Hallelujah, written by Leonard Cohen in 1984, has become an unexpected addition to the holiday music playlist. Its haunting beauty and universal themes have made it a seasonal favorite, even though it has no ties to Christmas. The song gained widespread attention when Jason Castro performed it on American Idol in 2008, sparking renewed interest in Jeff Buckley’s iconic rendition. Pentatonix further cemented its place in holiday playlists with their acapella cover in 2016, which garnered over 760 million views on YouTube—half the views of Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Are You, arguably the most popular modern Christmas song.
The Great American Songbook of the Holidays
Many classic holiday tunes originated during the mid-20th century and became timeless additions to the Great American Songbook. Songs like Winter Wonderland,Sleigh Ride,Let It Snow, and Home for the Holidays capture the festive season without explicitly referencing Christmas. Their charm lies in their universal celebration of winter and togetherness, making them perfect for any seasonal gathering.
Ghost Stories and Christmas Eve Traditions
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, released by Andy Williams in 1963, famously mentions “scary ghost stories” as part of the holiday tradition. While this might seem odd today, ghost stories were a significant part of Victorian Christmas celebrations. Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol and The Goblin and the Sexton were popular tales read aloud during family gatherings. The Krampus legend from Central Europe, featuring an anti-Santa figure who punished misbehaving children, also contributed to the eerie side of Christmas. Families in the late 19th and early 20th centuries often listened to Christmas mysteries and ghost stories on the radio, particularly on Christmas Eve.
Fun fact: George Wyle, the composer of The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, also wrote the theme song for Gilligan’s Island.
Starland Vocal Band (1976 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1977)
Stevie Wonder (Grammy for Album of the Year)
This Masquerade – George Benson (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Charlene, Rush, The Ramones, Bonnie Raitt, Genesis, Robert Palmer, Kenny Loggins, Boney M, Grace Jones, REO Speedwagon, Chic, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Jennifer Warnes, Leif Garrett, Denise Williams and Maynard Ferguson
1977’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. Jamming – Bob Marley and the Wailers
2. Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band – Meco
3. How Deep Is Your Love – Bee Gees
4. I LIke Dreamin’ – Kenny Nolan
5. So Into You – Atlanta Rhythm Section
6. Baby Come Back – Player
7. Red Hot – Robert Gordon with Link Wray
8. Knowing Me, Knowing You – Abba
9. Heard It In A Love Song – The Marshall Tucker Band
10. I’ve Never Been To Me – Charlene (reached # 3 in 1983)
1977’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Gonna Fly Now – Bill Conti
2. Take This Job and Shove It – Johnny Paycheck
3. You Light Up My Life – Debbie Boone
4. Black Betty – Ram Jam
5. Don’t Leave Me This Way – Thelma Houston
6. Angel In Your Arms – Hot
7. White Bird – David Laflamme
8. Torn Between Two Lovers – Mary MacGregor
9. Smoke From a Distant Fire – Sanford/Townsend band
10. Sub Rosa Subway – Klaatu
1977’s Disco Top 10 Hit List
1. Disco Inferno – The Trammps
2. Best of My Love – Emotions
3. I’m Your Boogie Man – KC and the Sunshine Band
4. Boogie Nights – Heatwave
5. Don’t Leave Me This Way – Thelma Houston
6. Keep It Comin’ Love – KC and the Sunshine Band
7. Dusic – Brick
8. How Deep Is Your Love – Bee Gees
9. I Feel Love – Donna Summer
10. Whodunit – Tavares
1977’s Funk Top 10 Hit List
1. Brick House – Commodores
2. Got To Give It Up – Marvin Gaye
3. Open Sesame – Kool and The Gang
4. (Every Time I Turn Around) Back In Love Again – L.T.D.
5. Dazz – Brick
6. Do You Wanna Get Funky With Me – Peter Brown
7. Daddy Cool – Boney M
8. Too Hot To Stop – The Bar-Kays
9. Do What You Wanna Do – T-Connection
10. Shake Your Rump To The Funk – The Bar-Kays
1977’s Pop Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Dancing Queen – Abba
2. Car Wash – Rose Royce
3. Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett
4. Couldn’t Get It Right – Climax Blues Band
5. Enjoy Yourself – The Jacksons
6. Keep It Comin’ Love – KC and the Sunshine Band
7. Strawberry Letter 23 – Brothers Johnson
8. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing – Leo Sayer
9. Lido Shuffle – Boz Scaggs
10. Ain’t Gonna Bump No More (With No Big Fat Woman) – Joe Tex
1977’s R&B/Soul Top 10 Hit List
1. It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me – Barry White
2. I Wish – Stevie Wonder
3. Hot Line – The Sylvers
4. Slide – Slave
5. Angel In Your Arms – Hot
6. Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
7. The Greatest Love Of All – George Benson
8. I Don’t Love You Anymore – Teddy Pendergrass
9. Tryin’ To Love Two – William Bell
10. Hollywood – Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan
1977’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Moondance – Van Morrison
2. It’s So Easy – Linda – Ronstadt
3. Jet Airliner – Steve Miller Band
4. Cold As Ice – Foreigner
5. Give A Little Bit – Supertramp
6. Maybe I’m Amazed – Paul McCartney
7. The First Cut Is The Deepest – Rod Stewart
8. Christine Sixteen – Kiss
9. (Remember The Days Of The) Old School Yard – Cat Stevens
10. Love Gun – Kiss
More of 1977’s Pop Rock Songs
11. Rich Girl – Hall and Oates
1977’s Album Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Freebird (Live) – Lynrd Skynryd
2. Long Time – Boston
3. Year of the Cat – Al Stewart
4. Peace of Mind – Boston
5. Your Own Special Way – Genesis
6. Closer To The Heart – Rush
7. Solsbury Hill – Peter Gabriel
8. Cat Scratch Fever – Ted Nugent
9. Draw The Line – Aerosmith
10. White Bird – David Laflamme
More of 1977’s Album Rock Songs
11. I Just Want To Make Love To You – Foghat
12. Hold Back The Night – Graham Parker and The Rumour
13. Can’t You See – The Marshall Tucker Band
14. The Pretender – Jackson Browne
1977’s Bubblegum Top 10 Hit List
1. Dancing Queen – Abba
2. Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band – Meco
3. Telephone Man – Meri Wilson
4. You Made Me Believe In Magic – Bay City Rollers
A Taste of Honey (1978 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1979)
Bee Gees/Various (Grammy for 1978 Album of the Year)
Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Kate Bush, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, AC/DC, Kim Carnes, The Police, The Blues Brothers, Nick Lowe, Toto, John Cougar Mellencamp, Blondie and Dire Straits
1979’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. Old Time Rock and Roll – Bob Seger
2. Escape (The Pina Colada Song) – Rupert Holmes
3. Crazy Love – Poco
4. Good Girls Don’t – The Knack
5. I Do The Rock – Tim Curry
6. Street Life – Crusaders
7. Instant Replay – Dan Hartman
8. Chase – Giorgio Moroder
9. Cruel To Be Kind – Nick Lowe
10. Lotta Love – Nicolette Larson
1979’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Pop Muzik – M
2. Rainbow Connection – Kermit (Jim Henson)
3. Born To Be Alive – Patrick Hernandez
4. Just Another NIght – Ian Hunter
5. Come To Me – France Joli
6. Makin It – David Naughton
7. Now That We Found Love – Third World
8. Driver’s Seat – Sniff ‘n’ the Tears
9. Hey, St. Peter – Flash In The Pan
10. New York Groove – Ace Frehley
1979’s Disco Top 10 Hit List
1. Y.M.C.A. – Village People
2. I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
3. Bad Girls/Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
4. Ring My Bell – Anita Ward
5. Heart of Glass – Blondie
6. Heaven Must Have Sent You – Bonnie Pointer
7. I Was Made For Dancin’ – Leif Garrett
8. Got To Be Real – Cheryl Lynn
9. Disco Nights (Rock Freak) – GQ
10. Do Ya Think I’m Sexy – Rod Stewart
More of 1979’s Disco Top Hits
Contact – Edwin Starr
Keep On Dancin’ – Gary’s Gang
Makin It – David Naughton
1979’s Funk and Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson
2. September – Earth Wind and Fire
3. I Got My Mind Made Up (You can Get It Girl) – Instant Funk
4. Livin’ It Up – Bell & James
5. Good Times – Chic
6. Ain’t No Stoppin Us Now – McFadden and Whitehead
7. Shake Your Groove Thing – Peaches and Herb
8. Knock on Wood – Amii Stewart
9. Boogie Wonderland – Earth Wind and Fire
10. There But For The Grace of God Go I – Machine
More of 1979’s Dance and Funk Hits
H.A.P.P.Y. Radio – Edwin Starr
Cuba – Gibson Brothers
1979’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. My Sharona – The Knack
2. I Want You To Want Me – Cheap Trick
3. Good Times Roll – The Cars
4. Dance The Night Away – Van Halen
5. The Logical Song – Supertramp
6. Renegade – Styx
7. Head Games – Foreigner
8. Every Time I Think Of You – The Babys
9. Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’ – Journey
10. Beautiful Girls – Van Halen
More of 1979’s Top Pop Rock Songs
Good Girls Don’t – The Knack
I Wish I Could Fly Like Superman – The Kinks
1979’s Album Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Highway To Hell – AC/DC
2. Devil Went Down To Georgia – Charlie Daniels Band
3. Rust Never Sleeps (Hey Hey My My Into The Black) – Neil Young
4. Minute By Minute – The Doobie Brothers
5. 5:15 – The Who
6. You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth – Meatloaf
7. Song on the Radio – Al Stewart
8. Boom Boom (Out Go The Lights) – Pat Travers Band
9. Lady Writer – Dire Straits
10. Just Another Night – Ian Hunter
More of 1979’s Album Rock
Rock and Roll Fantasy – Bad Company
Long Live Rock – The Who
Dancin Fool – Frank Zappa
Rubber Biscuit – Blues Brothers
1979’s New Wave Top 10 Hit List
1. Pop Muzik – M
2. One Way Or Another – Blondie
3. Life During Wartime – The Talking Heads
4. Roxanne – The Police
5. Video Killed The Radio Star – The Buggles
6. Take Me To The River – Talking Heads
7. Hey, St. Peter – Flash &The Pan
8. Driver’s Seat – Sniff N The Tears
9. The Man With The Child In His Eyes – Kate Bush
10. Frederick – Patti Smith Group
1979’s Bubblegum Pop Music Top Ten
1. Y.M/.C.A. – The Village People
2. Rainbow Connection – Kermit
3. I Was Made For Dancin’ – Leif Garrett
4. We Are Family – Sister Sledge
5. In The Navy – The Village People
6. Pop Muzik – M
7. Love Is The Answer – England Dan and John Ford Coley
8. Big Shot – Billy Joel
9. Music Box Dancer – Frank Mills
10. Where Were You When I Was Falling In Love – Lobo
PCM’s 1979 Top 10 Hit List
1. YMCA – Village People
2. I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
3. Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough – Michael Jackson
4. We Are Family – Sister Sledge
5. Old Time Rock and Roll – Bob Seger
6. Hot Stuff/Bad Girls – Donna Summer
7. Good Times – Chic
8. Escape (The Oina Colada Song) – Rupert Holmes
9. Ain’t No Stoppin Us Now – McFadden and Whitehead
Judy Garland (Grammy for Album of the Year) Judy’s concert appearance at Carnegie Hall on April 23, 1961, which produced the 2-record Judy at Carnegie Hall lasted 13 weeks at number one and earned a total of four Grammys. It has been described as “the greatest night in show business history”.
Moon River—Henry Mancini (Grammy for Record of the Year) Although Audrey Hepburn originally sang it in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Andy Williams performed it at the 1962 Grammy ceremony. His version is best known today, although dozens of artists have recorded it.
Rickie Lee Jones (1979 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1980) Billy Joel (Grammy for Album of the Year) What a Fool Believes – The Doobie Brothers (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Zapp, Jon & Vangelis, Whitesnake, Pat Benatar, 38 Special, Survivor, Irene Cara, Air Supply, Devo, The Pretenders, The Clash, Tommy Tutone
1980’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. Another Brick In The Wall – Pink Floyd
2. Call Me – Blondie
3. I’m Alright – Kenny Loggins
4. Don’t Ask Me Why – Billy Joel
5. Sailing – Christopher Cross
6. Rotation – Herb Alpert
7. Anyway You Want It – Journey
8. On The Road Again – Willie Nelson
9. JoJo – Boz Scaggs
10. Give Me The Night – George Benson
1980’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Funkytown – Lipps, Inc
2. Into The Night – Benny Mardones
3. Dirty Water – The Inmates
4. Pilot of the Airwaves – Charlie Dore
5. One in a Million You – Larry Graham
6. Yes, I’m Ready – Teri DeSario
7. Romeo’s Tune – Steve Forbert
8. People Who Died – Jim Carroll Band
9. Tired of Toein’ The Line – Rocky Burnett
10. The Breaks – Kurtis Blow
1980’s Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Rapper’s Delight – Sugarhill Gang
2. Upside Down – Diana Ross
3. Rock With You – Michael Jackson
4. The Second Time Around – Shalamar
5. The Breaks – Kurtis Blow
6. Take Your Time (Do It Right) – S.O.S. Band
7. Stomp! – Brothers Johnson
8. Too Hot – Kool and the Gang
9. Rasputin – Boney M
10. Mandalay – LaFlavour
1980’s Pop Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. What I Like About You – Romantics
2. Funkytown – Lipps, Inc
3. Fame – Irene Cara
4. Master Blaster (Jammin’) – Stevie Wonder
5. Ladies Night – Kool and the Gang
6. Feels Like I’m In Love – Kelly Marie
7. Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
8. Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl – The Spinners
Christmas Rock can include new takes on old classics, as well as newer original Holiday songs. Like every Pop Culture Madness Music List, we strive to list the most known and popular in this Pop/Rock Christmas Song list.
1.
All I Want For Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
2.
Santa Tell Me – Ariana Grande
3.
Last Christmas – Wham!
4.
Rocking Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
5.
Underneath the Tree – Kelly Clarkson
6.
Hallelujah – Pentatonix
7.
The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) – Nat King Cole
8.
Frosty The Snowman – Jimmy Durante
9.
Jingle Bell Rock – Bobby Helms
10.
Merry Christmas Darling – The Carpenters
11.
Christmas Wrapping – The Waitresses
12.
My Only Wish (This Year) – Britney Spears
13.
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas – Michael Bublé
14.
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas – Perry Como
15.
A Holly Jolly Christmas – Burl Ives
16.
Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer – Gene Autry
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Little Saint Nick – Beach Boys
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Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24) – Trans Siberian Orchestra
