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  • Your Complete 1950s Music Checklist

    Your Complete 1950s Music Checklist

    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!

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    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
    8. The Wayward Wind – Gogi Grant (1956) – 8 weeks
    9. Sixteen Tons – “Tennessee” Ernie Ford (1955) – 8 weeks
    10. Heartbreak Hotel – Elvis Presley (1956) – 8 weeks

    The Early Fifties’ Biggest #1 Hits
    According To Billboard

    1. The Tennesse Waltz – Patti Page (1950) -13 Weeks
    2. Goodnight Irene – Gordon Jenkins and the Weavers (1950) – 13 Weeks
    3. You Belong To Me – Jo Stafford (1952) – 12 Weeks
    4. Vaya Con Dios – Les Paul and Mary Ford (1953) – 11 weeks
    5. Third Man Theme – Anton Karas (1950) – 11 weeks
    6. Third Man Theme – Guy Lombardo (1950) – 11 weeks
    7. Cry – Johnny Ray (1951) – 11 weeks
    8. Because of You – Tony Bennett (1951) – 10 weeks
    9. Wheel of Fortune – Kay Starr (1952) – 10 weeks
    10. Song From ‘Moulin Rouge’ Where Is Your Heart – Percy Faith (1953) – 10 weeks

    The 50s Most Naughty Pop Songs

    1. Sixty Minute Man – The Dominoes
    2. It Ain’t The Meat – The Swallows
    3. (When We Are Dancing) I Get Ideas – Louis Armstrong
    4. Baby Let’s Play House – Elvis Presley
    5. Big Ten-Inch Record – Moose Jackson
    6. Get Hot Or Go Home – John Kerby
    7. I Got A Rocket In My Pocket – Jimmy Lloyd
    8. (I Love To Play Your Piano) Let Me Bang Your Box – The Toppers With Orchestra
    9. Whistle Bait – Lorrie And Larry Collins
    10. A Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On – Jerry Lee Lewis

    The Top 1950s Songs About Atomic War,
    Death, Heaven, UFOs, Aliens, Murder
    & End Of The World

    1. 13 Women – Bill Haley and His Comets
    2. Purple People Eater – Sheb Wolley
    3. Stagger Lee – Lloyd Price
    4. A Wonderful Time Up There – Pat Boone
    5. The Blob – The Five Blobs
    6. The Flying Saucer – Buchanan & Goodman
    7. El Paso – Marty Robbins
    8. Endless Sleep – Jody Reynolds
    9. Little Blue Man – Betty Johnson
    10. Car Crash – The Cadets

    The 50s Best (?) Novelty & Comedy Songs & Recordings

    1. Purple People Eater – Sheb Wolley
    2. Banana Boat (Day-O) – Stan Freberg
    3. Alvin’s Harmonica – The Chipmunks
    4. Stranded In The Jungle – The Cadets (or The Jayhawks)
    5. The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane – The Ames Brothers
    6. The Flying Saucer – Buchanan & Goodman
    7. The Thing – Phil Harris
    8. What It Was, Was Football – Andy Griffith
    9. Uh! Oh! – The Nutty Squirrels
    10. Nuttin For Christmas – cracked the top 40 by Art Mooney & Barry Gordon, Joe Ward, Ricky Zahnd, The Fontane Sisters and Stan Freberg in 1955.
  • Your Complete 2000s Music Checklist

    Your Complete 2000s Music Checklist

    Your Complete 2000s Music Checklist

    Some of the most notable genres and sub-genres of music from the 2000s include:

    1. Pop: Pop music remained popular in the 2000s, with artists like Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Christina Aguilera achieving widespread success.
    2. Rock: Rock music remained popular in the 2000s, with many subgenres emerging and gaining traction. Some of the most notable sub-genres of rock music from the 2000s include indie rock, emo, and post-punk revival.
    3. Hip-Hop: Hip-hop, which had gained popularity in the 1990s, continued to dominate popular music in the 2000s. Artists like Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Outkast were among the most notable hip-hop artists of the decade.
    4. Electronic: Electronic music, including dance, techno, and trance, also gained popularity in the 2000s.
    5. R&B: R&B, a genre of music that combines elements of soul, funk, and pop, also remained popular in the 2000s. Artists like Usher, Alicia Keys, and Mariah Carey were among the most notable R&B acts of the decade.

    2000s Bubblegum Pop Hits

    1. Firework – Katy Perry (Capitol)
    2. Baby – Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris
    3. Party In The USA – Miley Cyrus
    4. You Belong With Me – Taylor Swift
    5. One Time – Justin Bieber
    6. Sweet Escape – Gwen Stefani and Akon
    7. Numa Numa (Dragostea Din Tea) – O-Zone
    8. Airplanes – B.o.B Featuring Hayley Williams Of Paramore
    9. When I Grow Up – Pussycat Dolls
    10. Whip My Hair – Willow
    11. Say Hey – Michael Franti & Spearhead
    12. Sk8er Boi – Avril Lavigne
    13. Lip Gloss – Lil Mama
    14. What Dreams Are Made Of – Hilary Duff
    15. Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars

    The 2K Songs That Mom And Dad Hated

    1. Because I Got High – Afroman
    2. F— It (I Don’t Want You Back) – Eamon
    3. What’s Your Fantasy – Ludacris
    4. Good Girls Go Bad – Cobra Starship Featuring Leighton Meester
    5. Tipsy – J-Kwon
    6. Thong Song – Sisqo
    7. Magic Stick – Lil Kim & 50 Cent
    8. Ignition – R Kelly
    9. Ridin’ – Chamillionaire
    10. Shake That – Eminem & Nate Dogg
    11. I Kissed a Girl – Katy Perry
    12. My Neck, My Back – Khia
    13. A** Like That – Eminem
    14. Bad Touch – Bloodhound Gang
    15. Blame It – Jamie Foxx featuring T-Pain
    16. Money Maker – Ludacris ft. Pharrell
    17. Candy Shop – 50 Cent and Trina
    18. Lick It – Rulaah
    19. Crazy B*tch – Buckcherry
    20. Who’s a Ho – Ludacris

    The 2000s Songs That Everybody Hated

    1. Popozao – Kevin Federline
    2. American Pie – Madonna
    3. Magic – B.o.B Featuring Rivers Cuomo
    4. All Day Long I Dream About Sex – JC Chasez
    5. Lonely – Akon
    6. Who Let The Dogs Out – Baha Men
    7. Butterfly – Crazytown
    8. Black Suits Comin’ – Will Smith
    9. My Humps – Black Eyed Peas
    10. I Played Chicken With A Train – Cowboy Troy
    11. Black and Yellow – Wiz Khalifa
    12. A Little Less Conversation Elvis vs JXL
    13. Country Girl – DF Dub
    14. Shut Up – Kelly Osbourne
    15. Starry Eyed Surprise – Oakenfold
    16. Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus
    17. Sorry – Justin Guarini
    18. Freedom – Paul McCartney
    19. These Boots are Made for Walkin – Jessica Simpson
    20. Sorry 2004 – Ruben Studdard

    Summer Songs 2000-2009

    1. Hot In Herre – Nelly, 2002
    2. Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani, 2005
    3. Crazy In Love – Beyonce & Jay-Z, 2003
    4. Summertime – Kenny Chesney, 2006
    5. Yeah! – Usher, 2004
    6. Poker Face – Lady Gaga, 2009
    7. The Boys of Summer – Ataris, 2003
    8. Sweet Escape – Gwen Stefani featuring Akon, 2007
    9. I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) – Pitbull, 2009
    10. Summertime – New Kids on the Block, 2008
    11. Summer Love – Justin Timberlake, 2007
    12. All Summer Long – Kid Rock, 2008
    13. Hips Don’t Lie – Shakira, 2006
    14. I’m A Believer – Smash Mouth, 2001
    15. Pocketful of Sunshine – Natasha Bedingfield, 2008
    16. Soak Up the Sun – Sheryl Crow, 2002
    17. Bye Bye Bye – ‘N SYNC, 2000
    18. Love Story – Taylor Swift, 2009
    19. Crazy – Gnarls Barkley, 2006
    20. Oops! I Did It Again – Britney Spears, 2000
    21. Hey Ya! – Outkast, 2003
    22. Home – Daughtry, 2007
    23. Forever – Chris Brown, 2008
    24. The Way I Are – Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson, 2007
    25. Don’t Cha – The Pussycat Dolls Feat. Busta Rhymes, 2005

    The 2000s Girl Power Songs

    1. Irreplaceable – Beyonce
    2. Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya & Pink
    3. So What – Pink
    4. Redneck Woman – Gretchen Wilson
    5. Rehab – Amy Winehouse
    6. Strength of a Woman – Shaggy
    7. Independent Women (Part 1) – Destiny’s Child
    8. Bootylicious – Destiny’s Child
    9. Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
    10. Get the Party Started – Pink
    11. Stronger – Britney Spears
    12. Perfect Day – Hoku
    13. Fighter – Christina Aguilera
    14. Don’t Cha – The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Busta Rhymes
    15. Pretty Girl Rock – Keri Hilson
    16. Miss Independent – Kelly Clarkson
    17. Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops) – Blu Cantrell
    18. My Love is like Woah – Mya
    19. Can’t Hold Us Down – Christina Aguilera
    20. Girl Power – Shampoo

    2000s Sexy Pop Songs

    1. Ignition – R. Kelly
    2. Underneath Your Clothes – Shakira
    3. Naughty Girl – Beyonce
    4. Your Body Is A Wonderland – John Mayer
    5. Stacy’s Mom – Fountain of Wayne
    6. I’m a Slave 4 U – Britney Spears
    7. Milkshake – Kelis
    8. Dirrty – Christina Aguilera
    9. Secret – Maroon 5
    10. Ice Cream – JS
    11. Dip It Low – Christina Milian
    12. Not Gonna Get Us – t.A.T.u
    13. Sex On Fire – Kings of Leon
    14. Promiscuous – Nelly Furtado
    15. I Got That (Boom Boom) – Britney Spears
    16. Me & U – Cassie
    17. Birthday Sex – Jeremih
    18. Like You – Bow Wow and Ciara
    19. Ooh la la – Goldfrapp
    20. Buttons – Pussy Cat Dolls

    A Few 2K Pop Dance Music Hits

    1. I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
    2. Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) – Beyonce
    3. Forget You – Cee Lo Green
    4. California Gurls – Katy Perry Featuring Snoop Dogg
    5. Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, Mya and Pink
    6. The Cha-Cha Slide – Mr. C The Slide Man
    7. Sexyback – Justin Timberlake
    8. Crazy In Love – Beyonce With Jay-Z
    9. Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani
    10. Hips Don’t Lie – Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean

    2000s Techno Pop Dance Music Hits

    1. Kernkraft 400 – Zombie Nation –
    2. One More Time – Daft Punk
    3. Sandstorm – Darude
    4. Call On Me – Eric Prydz
    5. Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff – Deadmau5
    6. Everytime We Touch – Cascada
    7. Satisfaction – Benny Benassi
    8. Sexy Chick – David Guetta feat. Akon
    9. Heaven – DJ Sammy & Yanou
    10. Evacuate The Dancefloor – Cascada

    A Few 2000s R&B Dance Music Hits

    1. Low – Flo Rida featuring T-Pain
    2. Yeah! – Usher with Lil Jon & Ludacris
    3. What’s My Name – Rihanna featuring Drake
    4. The Way I Are – Timbaland, Keri Hilson, and D.O.E.
    5. Club Can’t Handle Me – Flo Rida Featuring David Guetta
    6. Ignition – R Kelly
    7. Baby Boy – Beyonce with Sean Paul
    8. Closer – Ne-Yo
    9. Forever – Chris Brown
    10. Cyclone – Baby Bash & T-Pain

    Some 2000s Early Decade Hip Hop/Rap Hits

    1. Yeah! – Usher
    2. Get Low – Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins
    3. Lose Yourself – Eminem
    4. Crank Dat – Soulja Boy
    5. Gold Deggir – Kanye West with Jamie Foxx
    6. Hot In Herre – Nelly
    7. Dance With Me – 112
    8. In Da Club – 50 Cent
    9. 99 Problems – Jay-Z
    10. Lose Control – Missy Elliott Featuring Ciara & Fat Man Scoop

    2000s Reggaeton

    1. Gasolina – Daddy Yankee
    2. I Know You Want Me (Calle Oche) – Pitbull
    3. Rompe – Daddy Yankee
    4. Temperature – Sean Paul
    5. Oye Mi Canto – Nore feat. Daddy Yankee
    6. Calabria – Enur Featuring Natasja
    7. Tempted To Touch – Rupee
    8. Move Ya Body – Nina Sky
    9. Bonanza (Belly Dancer) – Akon
    10. It Wasn’t Me – Shaggy feat. Ricardo Ducent

    The Top 25 Songs Of The 2000s That You Need
    To Make Your Collection Complete

    1. I’m A Believer – Smash Mouth
    2. Rehab – Amy Winehouse
    3. Teenage Dream – Katy Perry
    4. The Lazy Song – Bruno Mars
    5. Toxic – Britney Spears
    6. Hot In Herre – Nelly
    7. Pop – N’Sync
    8. Red Neck Woman – Gretchen Wilson
    9. Hey Baby – No Doubt
    10. A Thousand Miles – Vaness Carlton
    11. Who Let The Dogs Out – Baha Men
    12. Get the Party Started – Pink
    13. Perfect Day – Hoku
    14. Raise Your Glass – Pink
    15. Complicated – Avril Lavigne
    16. Independent Woman – Destiny’s Child
    17. Hit ‘Em Upstyle (oops!) – Blu Cantrell
    18. Grenade – Bruno Mars
    19. Lovebug – Jonas Brothers
    20. Shake It – Metro Station
    21. Follow Me – Uncle Cracker
    22. American Boy – Estelle featuring Kanye West
    23. Save A Horse (Ride a Cowboy) – Big & Rich
    24. Glitter In The Air – Pink
    25. Bubbly – Colbie Caillet

    The 2000s Decade Big Money Songs
    and/Or One Hit Wonders

    1. Who Let the Dogs Out – Baha Men
    2. Axel F – Crazy Frog
    3. Listen To Your Heart – D.H.T.
    4. Boys of Summer – the Ataris
    5. Collide – Howie Day
    6. Hit ’em Upstyle – Blu Cantrell
    7. Turn Me On – Kevin Lyttle
    8. Butterfly – Crazytown
    9. Amazing – Josh Kelly
    10. Days Go By – Dirty Vegas
    11. Wherever You Will Go – The Calling
    12. Crazy For This Girl – Evan and Jaron
    13. I Wanna Be Bad – Willa Ford
    14. Heaven – Los Lonely Boys
    15. Flavor Of The Week – American Hi-Fi
    16. All The Things She Said – t.A.T.u.
    17. Never Ever – All Saints
    18. Faded – SoulDecision
    19. Right Thurr – Chingy
    20. Just The Girl – The Click Five

    The 2000s Fad Songs & Short-Lived Hits

    1. She Bangs – William Hung
    2. The Ketchup Song (Hey Hah) – Las Ketchup
    3. Stacy’s Mom – Fountains of Wayne
    4. 1985 – Bowling For Soup
    5. Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It – Dem Franchise Boyz

    The 2000s Decade’s Weirdest Songs

    1. Love Me Dead – Ludo
    2. Clint Eastwood – Gorillaz
    3. Young Folks – Peter Bjorn & John
    4. Handlebars – The Flobots
    5. That’s Not My Name – Ting Tings
    6. Walking On Air – Kerli
    7. Float On – Modest Mouse
    8. Fireflies – Owl City
    9. Maps – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
    10. Paper Planes – M.I.A.
    11. Bad Touch – Bloodhouse Gang
    12. Goodbye Earl – The Dixie Chicks
    13. Walkie Talkie Man – Steriogram

    2000s Songs That We Secretly Liked

    1. Stars Are Blind – Paris Hilton
    2. Invisible – Clay Aiken
    3. Can’t Fight The Moonlight – LeAnn Rimes
    4. Wake Up – Hilary Duff
    5. Starry Eyed Surprise – Oakenfold
    6. Boyfriend – Ashlee Simpson
    7. Bouncing Off The Ceiling – A*Teens
    8. A Public Affair – Jessica Simpson
    9. Defying Gravity – Idina Menzel
    10. 7 Things – Miley Cyrus

    2000s Decade “Preachy” Songs

    1. What It’s Like – Everlast
    2. What Would You Do? – City High
    3. Where is the Love – Black Eyed Peas
    4. Runaway Love – Ludacris featuring Mary J. Blige
    5. If Anyone Cared – Nickleback
    6. Stole – Kelly Rowland
    7. What Goes Around Comes Around – Justin Timberlake
    8. If I Were You – Hoobastank
    9. Stan – Eminem
    10. Lips of An Angel – Hinder
    11. Call Me When You’re Sober – Evanescence
    12. Youth of the Nation – P.O.D.
    13. Confessions Part II – Usher
    14. Face Down – Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
    15. Above All – Michael W. Smith

    2K Pop Rock Hits

    1. Holiday – Green Day
    2. It’s My Life – Bon Jovi
    3. All the Small Things – Blink 182
    4. Somebody Told Me – The Killers
    5. Crazy – Gnarls Barkley
    6. Mr. Brightside – The Killers
    7. Boys of Summer – Ataris
    8. How You Remind Me – Nickelback
    9. The Anthem – Good Charlette
    10. Addicted – Simple Plan
    11. In The End – Linkin Park
    12. Use Somebody – Kings Of Leon
    13. Harder to Breathe – Maroon 5
    14. Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand
    15. Beverly Hills – Weezer
    16. L.O.V.E. – Ashlee Simpson
    17. Dani California – Red Hot Chili Peppers
    18. Ocean Avenue – Yellowcard
    19. Beautiful Day – U2
    20. Sugar We’re Going Down – Fall Out Boy
    21. I Believe in a Thing Called Love – The Darkness
    22. Girlfriend- Avril Lavigne
    23. I Write Sins Not Tragedies – Panic! At the Disco
    24. My Way – Limp Biskit
    25. Dirty Little Secret – All-American Rejects

    2000s Decade Album Rock (AOR Radio) Hits

    1. Sex On Fire – Kings Of Leon
    2. Viva La Vida – Coldplay
    3. Boulevard Of Broken Dreams – Green Day
    4. Ocean Avenue – Yellowcard
    5. Beautiful Day – U2
    6. When We Were Young – The Killers
    7. How You Remind Me- Nickelback
    8. Supermassive Blackhole – Muse
    9. Dani California – Red Hot Chili Peppers
    10. Kryptonite – 3 Doors Down
    11. Bring Me To Life – Evanescence
    12. Higher- Creed
    13. All The Small Things – Blink 182
    14. The Black Parade – My Chemical Romance
    15. Rise Above This – Seether

    2000s Decade Alternative Rock Hits

    1. Mr. Brightside – The Killers
    2. Little Lion Man – Mumford and Sons
    3. Seven Nation Army – White Stripes
    4. Last Night – The Strokes
    5. Animal – Neon Trees
    6. Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand
    7. Dog Days Are Over – Florence + The Machine
    8. Kids – MGMT
    9. Steady As She Goes – The Raconteurs
    10. Boulevard of Broken Dreams – Green Day
    11. The Middle – Jimmy Eat World
    12. Island In The Sun – Weezer
    13. Take A Picture – Filter
    14. Pardon Me – Incubus
    15. Teenagers – My Chemical Romance

    2K Hard Rock Hits

    1. Cochise – Audioslave
    2. In The End – Linkin Park
    3. Crazy B*tch – Buckcherry
    4. No One Knows – Queens of the Stone Age
    5. Chop Suey! – System Of A Down
    6. Schism – Tool
    7. Make Me Bad – KORN
    8. Last Resort – Papa Roach
    9. Voodoo – Godsmack
    10. Judith – Perfect Circle
    11. Break Stuff – Limp Bizkit
    12. Check My Brain – Alice In Chains
    13. Wait And Bleed – Slipknot
    14. Bat Country – Avenged Sevenfold
    15. I Disappear – Metallica

    A Few More…

    16. Send The Pain Below – Chevelle
    17. Change(In The House Of Flies) – Deftones

    2000s Decade – Best Comedy Songs

    1. White and Nerdy – Weird Al Yankovic
    2. Baby Got Back – Richard Cheese
    3. The Hardest Part of Breaking Up (Is Getting Back Your Stuff) – 2ge+her
    4. She Bang – William Hung
    5. Because I Got High – Afroman
    6. FU Right Back – Frankee
    7. F— It (I Don’t Want You Back) – Eamon
    8. You + Me = Us (Calculus) – 2ge+her
    9. Aaron’s Party – Aaron Carter
    10. Osama – Yo’ Mama – Ray Stevens
  • 1990s Dance Hits

    1990s Dance Hits

    The 1990s Complete Must-Have Dance Tracks

    Nineties’ Reggaeton Dance Hits

    1. Murder She Wrote – Chaka Demus & Pilers
    2. Action – Terror Fabulous with Nadine Sutherland
    3. Boombastic – Shaggy
    4. Mr. Loverman – Shabba Ranks
    5. Fat Boy – Max-A-Million
    6. Girlstown – Super Cat
    7. Slow and Sexy – Shabba Ranks with Johnny Gill
    8. Sexual Healing – Max-A-Million
    9. Luv Me Luv Me – Shaggy featuring Janet (Jackson)
    10. Flex – Mad Cobra

    1990s Pop/Dance Hits

    1. Vogue – Madonna
    2. Move This – Technotronic
    3. Supermodel (You Better Work) – RuPaul
    4. Jock Jam – ESPN Presents
    5. Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) – C+C Music Factory
    6. Everybody Everybody – Black Box
    7. Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It – Will Smith
    8. Pump Up The Jam – Technotronic
    9. Groove Is In The Heart – Deee-Lite
    10. I Like To Move It – Reel 2 Real
    11. Macarena – Los Del Rio
    12. Cotton Eye Joe – Rednex
    13. I’m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred
    14. Mambo Number 5 – Lou Bega
    15. Jumpin’ Jumpin’ – Destiny’s Child
    16. Love U More – Sunscreem
    17. Toms Diner – D.N.A. with Suzanne Vega
    18. This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
    19. Get Up! (Before The Night Is Over) – Technotronic
    20. Good Vibrations – Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch
    21. Finally – Ce Ce Peniston
    22. Show Me Love – Robin S
    23. Twilight Zone – 2 Unlimited
    24. Rhythm Is A Dancer – Snap!
    25. Here We Go, Let’s Rock & Roll – C+C Music Factory
    26. Poison – Bell Biv DeVoe
    27. More And More – Captain Hollywood Project
    28. What Is Love – Haddaway
    29. What’s Up – DJ Miko
    30. We Like To Party! – Vengaboys
    31. Total Eclipse of the Heart – Nicki French
    32. 100% Pure Love – Crystal Waters
    33. Boom Boom Boom – Outhere Brothers
    34. This Is How We Party – S.O.A.P.
    35. Be My Lover – La Bouche
    36. Mr. Vain – Culture Beat
    37. Stayin’ Alive – N-Trance
    38. Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless) – Crystal Waters
    39. Set U Free – Planet Soul
    40. Justify My Love – Madonna
    41. Another Night – Real McCoy
    42. Missing – Everything But The Girl
    43. Rico Suave – Gerardo
    44. C’Mon N Ride It (The Train) – Quad City D’s
    45. Jerk Out – The Time
    46. The Rhythm Of The Night – Corona
    47. The Bomb (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind) – The Bucketheads
    48. The Hitman – AB Logic
    49. Wiggle It – 2 In a Room
    50. Lambada – Kaoma

    Hip Hop/Rap Pop Hits 90s-2000

    1. My Name Is… – Eminem
    2. California Love – 2Pac Feat. Dr. Dre
    3. Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-A-Lot
    4. Humpty Dance – Digital Underground
    5. Nuttin’ But A G-Thang – Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg
    6. Hip Hop Hooray – Naughty By Nature
    7. U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer
    8. Gangsta’s Paradise – Coolio
    9. Jump Around – House Of Pain
    10. Just A Friend – Biz Markie
    11. Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
    12. Gettin’ Jiggy With It – Will Smith
    13. Shoop – Salt N Pepa
    14. Intergalactic – Beastie Boys
    15. Insane In The Brain – Cypress Hill
    16. Changes – 2Pac
    17. Gin & Juice – Snoop Doggy Dogg
    18. I Wish – Skee-Lo
    19. Regulate – Warren G & Nat Dogg
    20. O.P.P. – Naughty By Nature
    21. Jump – Kris Kross
    22. Let Me Clear My Throat – DJ Kool
    23. Rump Shaker – Wreckx N Effect
    24. Whoot! (There It Is) – 95 South
    25. Whoomp! (There It Is) – Tag Team
    26. Where The Party At – Jagged Edge
    27. Deeper Shade of Soul – The Urban Dance Squad
    28. Come Baby Come – K7
    29. Let’s Get Married – Jagged Edge
    30. Tootsie Roll – 69 Boyz
    31. Fantastic Voyage – Coolio
    32. Tennessee – Arrested Development
    33. Pass The Mic – Beastie Boys
    34. I Got A Man – Positive K
    35. Tha Crossroads – Bones Thugs-N-Harmony
    36. Mamma Said Knock You Out – L.L. Cool J
    37. Party Up (Up In Here) – DMX
    38. Boom! I Got Your Boyfriend – MC Luscious
    39. Hypnotized – Notorious B.I.G.
    40. It Was A Good Day – Ice Cube
    41. Off the Books – The Beatnuts
    42. Knockin Da Boots – H-Town
    43. They Want Efx – Das Efx
    44. 1st Of Da Month – Bone Thugs & Harmony
    45. Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat) – Digable Planets
    46. Treat ‘Em Right – Chubb Rock
    47. U.N.I.T.Y – Queen Latifah
    48. Scenario – A Tribe Called Quest
    49. MCs Act Like They Don’t Know – KRS-One
    50. Doin The Do – Betty Boo

    The 90s’ Boy Band Hits

    1. Quit Playing Games (With My Heart) – Backstreet Boys
    2. I Want You Back – *NSYNC
    3. Step By Step – New Kids On The Block
    4. Tearin’ Up My Heart – *NSYNC
    5. Summergirls – LFO
    6. MMMBop – Hanson
    7. End of the Road – Boyz II Men
    8. Because Of You – 98 Degrees
    9. I Swear – All 4 One
    10. Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) – Backstreet Boys
    11. We Got It Goin On – Backstreet Boys
    12. Motown Philly – Boyz II Men
    13. I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
    14. It’s Gonna Be Me – *NSYNC
    15. Larger Than Life – Backstreet Boys
    16. Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche) – 98 Degrees
    17. Bye Bye Bye – Backstreet Boys
    18. Where’s The Love – Hanson
    19. The Hardest Part Of Breaking Up (Is Getting Back Your Stuff) – 2gether
    20. Tonight – New Kids On The Block
    21. Back For Good – Take That
    22. All I Have To Give – Backstreet Boys
    23. Back Here – BBMak
    24. Summergirls – LFO
    25. If You Go Away – NKOTB

    90s’ Girl Group Hits/ Chick Rock

    1. Wannabe – Spice Girls
    2. … Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
    3. Fantasy – Mariah Carey
    4. Head Over Feet – Alanis Morissette
    5. You Were Meant For Me – Jewel
    6. 2 Become 1 – Spice Girls
    7. The Boy Is Mine – Brandy & Monica
    8. (You Drive Me) Crazy – Britney Spears
    9. What Have You Done For Me Lately – Janet Jackson
    10. Always Be My Baby – Mariah Carey
    11. Independent Woman – Destiny’s Child
    12. Vogue – Madonna
    13. Ironic – Alanis Morissette
    14. No Scrubs – TLC
    15. Black Velvet – Alannah Miles
    16. Barbie Girl – Aqua
    17. Are You That Somebody? – Aaliyah
    18. C’est La Vie – B*Witched
    19. I Love You Always Forever – Donna Lewis
    20. Stay (I Missed You) – Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
    21. Hold On – Wilson Phillips
    22. Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover – Sophie B. Hawkins
    23. Hold On – En Vogue
    24. If You Had My Love – Jennifer Lopez
    25. All Around The World – Lisa Stansfield
  • Hip Hop Old School Music 1970s – 90s

    Hip Hop Old School Music 1970s – 90s

    Hip Hop Old School Music 1970s-early 1990s

    Old School DJ Kool Herc is credited with inventing Hip Hop at a block party in 1974, although others were playing as well. All it took was two of the same vinyl record and some skill at cutting between them. That summer, Lovebug Starski started this style of music and dancing – “hip-hop”. Kool Herc was one of the first victims of violent death in this music culture, stabbed in 1977.
    1. It Takes Two – Rob Bass & DJ E-Z Rock
    2. Push It – Salt-N-Pepa
    3. Rapper’s Delight – Sugarhill Gang
    4. Summertime – DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
    5. Planet Rock – Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force
    6. Regulate – Warren G and Nate Dogg
    7. I Need A Beat – LL Cool J
    8. The Breaks – Kurtis Blow
    9. Tootsie Roll – 69 Boyz
    10. Nuthin’ but a “G” Thang – Dr. Dre
    11. I’ll Be Missing You – Puff Daddy & Faith Evans (& 112)
    12. Walk This Way – Run-D.M.C.
    13. Humpty Dance – Digital Underground
    14. California Love – 2Pac Feat. Dr. Dre
    15. Rapture – Blondie
    16. Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-A-Lot
    17. Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
    18. Gettin’ Jiggy With It – Will Smith
    19. Apache – Sugarhill Gang
    20. Jump Around – House of Pain
    21. Hypnotize – Notorious B.I.G.
    22. Let Me Clear My Throat – DJ Kool
    23. Roxanne Roxanne – UTFO
    24. The Roof is on Fire – Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three
    25. Hip Hop Hooray – Naughty by Nature
    26. Let’s Get Married – Jagged Edge
    27. Fantastic Voyage – Coolio
    28. U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer
    29. It’s Tricky – Run D.M.C.
    30. Too Close – Next
    31. I Know You Got Soul – Eric B. & Rakim
    32. O.P.P. – Naughty by Nature
    33. Bring the Noise – Public Enemy
    34. Hot Boyz – Missy Elliot, Nas, Q-Tip
    35. Gin and Juice – Snoop Doggy Dogg
    36. Wild Thing – Tone-Loc
    37. Jam On It – Newcleus
    38. White Lines – Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5
    39. Bust a Move – Young MC
    40. Brass Monkey – Beastie Boys
    41. I Got A Man – Positive K
    42. Ghetto Superstar (That Is What You Are) – Pras (feat. Ol’ Dirty Bastard & Mya)
    43. Deeper Shade Of Soul – Urban Dance Squad
    44. Da Butt – E.U. 26. Bump N Grind – R. Kelly
    45. Hey Ladies – Beastie Boys
    46. Rump Shaker – Wreckx-N-Effect
    47. Fight the Power – Public Enemy
    48. That’s The Joint – Funky 4 Plus One More
    49. Buffalo Stance – Neneh Cherry
    50. Tha Crossroads – Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
    51. Funky Cold Medina – Tone Loc
    52. Joy and Pain – Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock
    53. Changes – 2Pac
    54. Mr. Wendell – Arrested Development
    55. Me Myself and I – De La Soul
    56. What’s My Name – Snoop Doggy Dogg
    57. 8th Wonder – The Sugarhill Gang
    58. No Diggity – BLACKstreet
    59. Whoomp! There It Is – Tag Team
    60. Rock the Bells – LL Cool J
    61. Straight Outta Compton – NWA
    62. Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down – Puff Daddy and Mase
    63. Lucas with the Lid Off – Lucas
    64. Scenario – A Tribe Called Quest
    65. Doowutchyalike – Digital Underground
    66. Body Rock – Ice T
    67. Award Tour – A Tribe Called Quest
    68. The Message – Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5
    69. Raw – Big Daddy Kane
    70. Tennessee – Arrested Development
    71. I’m That Type Of Guy – LL Cool J
    72. U.N.I.T.Y – Queen Latifah
    73. T.R.O.Y. – Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth
    74. Wild Wild West – Kool Moe Dee
    75. Slam – Onyx
  • Your Complete 80s Music Checklist

    Your Complete 80s Music Checklist

    80s Music

    The 1980s was a time of great musical diversity, with a wide range of genres and sub-genres that emerged and gained popularity. Some of the most notable genres of music from the 1980s include:

    1. Pop: Pop music is a genre that encompasses a wide range of styles, from upbeat, catchy tunes to more emotional, introspective ballads. Pop music was trendy in the 1980s, with artists like Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Prince achieving tremendous success.

    2. Rock: Rock music was also popular in the 1980s, with several sub-genres emerging and gaining traction. Some of the most notable sub-genres of rock music from the 1980s include hair metal, punk, and alternative rock.

    3. Hip-Hop: Hip-hop emerged in the 1980s and quickly gained popularity, with artists like Run-DMC, Public Enemy, and N.W.A. leading the way.

    4. Electronic: Electronic music, including synth-pop and dance music, also gained popularity in the 1980s. Artists like Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, and New Order were among the most notable electronic acts of the decade.

    5. New Wave: New Wave was a subgenre of rock music that emerged in the late 1970s and gained popularity in the 1980s. A mix of punk, pop, and electronic influences characterized it.

     Top 15 Eighties’ Bubblegum Pop Hits

    1. I Love Rock and Roll – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
    2. Mickey – Toni Basil
    3. Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go – Wham!
4. We Got The Beat – The Go-Gos
5. Don’t Worry Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
6. Only In My Dreams – Debbie Gibson
7. Girls Just Want To Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
8. I Think We’re Alone Now – Tiffany
9. We Built This City – Starship
10. Foolish Beat – Debbie Gibson
11. Walk Like An Egyptian – The Bangles
12. Straight Up – Paula Abdul
13. Break My Stride – Matthew Wilder
14. I Wanna Dance With Somebody Who Loves Me – Whitney Houston
15. Could’ve Been – Tiffany

The 13 Saddest Songs of the 1980s

1. Careless Whisper – George Michael
2. I Want to Know What Love Is – Foreigner
3. Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
4. If You Leave Me Now – Chicago
5. Purple Rain – Prince
6. Alone – Heart
7. Missing You – John Waite
8. Faithfully – Journey
9. Drive – The Cars
10. No One Is To Blame – Howard Jones
11. Empty Garden – Elton John
12. Voices Carry – Till Tuesday
13. Love Will Tear Us Apart – Joy Division

The 80s Top 20 Biggest Movie Soundtrack Hits

1. Footloose – Kenny Loggins
2. You Lost That Lovin’ Feeling – Righteous Brothers
3. The Time of My Life – Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
4. Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
5. I’m Alright – Kenny Loggins
6. Old Time Rock and Roll – Bob Seger
7. Don’t You Forget About Me – Simple Minds
8. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
9. Fame – Irene Cara
10. St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion) – John Parr
11. Flashdance (What A Feeling) – Irene Cara
12. Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) – Phil Collins
13. On The Dark Side – Eddie and the Cruisers
14. Burning Heart – Survivor
15. Take My Breath Away – Berlin
16. What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
17. Chariots Of Fire Theme – Vangelis
18. The Power Of Love – Huey Lewis and the News
19. Batdance – Prince
20. In The Air Tonight – Phil Collins

Top 20 Summer Songs 1980-1989

1. Walking on Sunshine – Katrina and The Waves, 1985
2. We Got The Beat – Go Go’s, 1982
3. I Love Rock ‘N Roll – Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, 1982
4. Kokomo – Beach Boys, 1988
5. 867-5309/Jenny – Tommy Tutone, 1982
6. Boys of Summer – Don Henley, 1985
7. Funkytown – Lipps, Inc, 1980
8. Beat It – Michael Jackson, 1983
9. Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners, 1983
10. Vacation – Go Go’s
11. Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel, 1986
12. The Boys Of Summer – Don Henley
13. Love Shack – B-52s, 1989
14. Axel F – Harlod Faltermeyer, 1985
15. Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor, 1982
16. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston, 1987
17. Hot In The City – Billy Idol, 1982 (and 1988)
18. I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – U2, 1987
19. Endless Summer Nights – Richard Marx, 1988
20. Flashdance (What A Feeling) – Irene Cara, 1983

Top 10 80s Songs That Mom And Dad Hated

1. Me So Horny – 2 Live Crew
2. Fight For Your Right (To Party) – Beastie Boys
3. Like A Virgin – Madonna
4. We’re Not Gonna Take It – Twisted Sister
5. Da Butt – E.U.
6. I Want Your Sex – George Michael
7. Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye
8. Wild Thing – Tone Loc
9. I Want a New Drug – Huey Lewis and the News
10. Birthday Suit – Johnny Kemp

Top 11 Eighties Songs That Everybody Hated

1. Morning Train (9 to 5) – Sheena Easton
2. Rock Me Amadeus – Falco
3. To All the Girls I Loved Before – Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson
4. We Didn’t Start The Fire – Billy Joel
5. Sussudio – Phil Collins
6. Puttin On The Ritz – Taco
7. Harlem Shuffle – Rolling Stones
8. Word Up – Cameo
9. Invisible Touch – Genesis
10. Goonies R Good Enough – Cyndi Lauper
11. The Twist (Yo, Twist!) – Fat Boys featuring Chubby Checker

Top Ten 80s Biggest Sing-A-Long And Air-Guitar Pop Hits

1. Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
2. Jessie’s Girl – Rick Springfield
3. 867-5309/Jenny – Tommy Tutone
4. Living On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
5. I Love Rock and Roll – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
6. I Melt With You – Modern English
7. Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners
8. We Built This City – Starship
9. Born In The USA – Bruce Springsteen
10. Red Red Wine – UB40

Some Of The 80s Biggest Dance Music Hits
(That Didn’t Involve Michael Jackson)

1. Funkytown – Lipps Inc.
2. Electric Boogie – Marcia Griffiths
3. Let’s Groove – Earth Wind and Fire
4. Superfreak – Rick James
5. Celebration – Kool and the Gang
6. It’s Raining Men – The Weather Girls
7. Double Dutch Bus – Frankie Smith
8. Upside Down – Diana Ross
9. Give It To Me Baby – Rick James
10. Into The Groove – Madonna
11. Pump Up the Jam – Technotronic
12. Tainted Love – Soft Cell
13. So Many Men, So Little Time – Miquel Brown
14. She’ A Bad Mama Jama – Carl Carlton
15. Take Your Time (Do It Right) – S.O.S. Band
16. Feels Like I’m In Love – Kelly Marie
17. Last Night a DJ Saved My Life – Indeep
18. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston
19. You Dropped A Bomb On Me – Gap Band
20. **1999** – Prince

The 80s Biggest Dance Music Hits
(That Did Involve Michael Jackson)

1. Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
2. Thriller – Michael Jackson
3. Beat It – Michael Jackson
4. The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
5. Wanna Be Startin Something – Michael Jackson
6. Bad – Michael Jackson
7. Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson
8. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) – Michael Jackson
9. Off The Wall – Michael Jackson
10. State of Shock – The Jacksons with Mick Jagger

80s Electronica Dance

1. Planet Rock – Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force
2. Jam On It – Newcleus
3. Pump Up the Volume – M/A/R/R/S
4. Blue Monday – New Order
5. Situation – Yazoo
6. Axel F – Harold Faltermeyer
7. White Horse – Laid Back
8. Rockit – Herbie Hancock
9. What’s On Your Mind? (Pure Energy) – Information Society
10. Ride On Time – Black Box

Top Ten 80s Early Rap/Hip Hop Hits

Rapper’s Delight By Sugarhill Gang came out in late 1979, in case you were wondering.
1. It Takes Two – Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock
2. Push It – Salt N Pepa
3. Bust A Move – Young MC
4. Joy and Pain – Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock
5. Wild Thing – Tone Loc
6. White Lines – Grandmaster Flash
7. Funky Cold Medina – Tone Loc
8. It’s Tricky – Run D.M.C.
9. Da Butt – E.U.
10. Me, Myself, and I – De La Soul

The One Doo Wop Hit Of The 80s

1. The Longest Time – Billy Joel

The 25 80s Songs That You Need To Make Your Collection Complete

1. I Melt With You – Modern English
2. Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley
3. Mr. Soul – Neil Young (Trans Album – new version)
4. Valley Girl – Frank Zappa featuring Moon Unit
5. I Wanna Be Sedated – The Ramones
6. Another One Bites The Dust – Queen
7. Dancing With Myself – Billy Idol
8. I Love Rock and Roll – Joan Jett and the Blackhearts
9. Rock This Town – the Stray Cats
10. Blinded Me With Science – Thomas Dolby
11. Money – the Flying Lizards
12. Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go – Soft Cell
13. Lawn Chairs – Our Daughter’s Wedding
14. I Got You – Split Enz
15. Life During Wartime – Talking Heads
16. AEIOU (and Sometimes Y) – EBN OZN
17. Don’t Pay the Ferryman – Chris DeBurgh
18. Life Sucks, Then You Die – The Fools
19. Wham Rap – Wham!
20. I Ran (So Far Away) – A Flock of Seagulls
21. Electric Youth – Debbie Gibson
22. Escalator of Life – Robert Hazard
23. Oh Yeah – Yello
24. She Drives Me Crazy – Fine Young Cannibals
25. Nobody – Sylvia

If You Could Have One Song From The 80s…

1. Africa – Toto

The 80s Big Money Songs And/Or One Hit Wonders

1. Mickey – Toni Basil
2. Funkytown – Lipps, Inc.
3. Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
4. Come On Eileen – Dexy’s Midnight Runners
5. Da Butt – EU
6. U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer
7. Money – Flying Lizards
8. Relax – Frankie Goes To Hollywood
9. Escalator Of Life – Robert Hazard*
*Robert also wrote Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, sung by Cyndi Lauper
10. People Who Died – Jim Carroll Band
11. The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades – Timbuk 3

Top Ten Eighties’ Fad Songs

1. Valley Girl – Frank and Moon Unit Zappa
2. Pac-Man Fever – Buckner and Garcia
3. Rock Lobster – The B-52s
4. Safety Dance – Men Without Hats
5. Do They Know Its Christmas – Band Aid
6. General Hospi-Tale – The Afternoon Delights
7. Dancing In The Street – David Bowie and Mick Jagger
8. We Are The World – USA For Africa
9. Physical – Olivia Newton-John
10. 99 Luftballoons – Nena

Top Ten Weirdest Songs of the 1980s

1. Somebody’s Watching Me – Rockwell
2. Safety Dance – Men Without Hats
3. Puttin On The Ritz – Taco
4. Money – The Flying Lizards
5. Paranoimia – Art of Noise and Max Headroom
6. Walk The Dinosaur – Was (Not Was)
7. It’s The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine) – R.E.M.
8. Sign ‘O’ The Times – Prince
9. Johnnie Are You Queer – Josie Cotton
10. Into The Night – Benny Mardones

Ten Eighties’ Songs That We Secretly Liked
(But Didn’t Tell Our Friends)

1. Everybody Have Fun Tonight – Wang Chung
2. Two Of Hearts – Stacy Q
3. 9 To 5 – Dolly Parton
4. Drivin’ My Life Away – Eddie Rabbit
5. Ebony and Ivory – Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder
6. Groovy Kind Of Love – Phil Collins
7. We Belong – Pat Benatar
8. Physical – Olivia Newton-John
9. Hot Child In The City – Nick Gilder
10. I’ve Never Been To Me – Charlene

Top Ten 80s Album Rock (AOR Radio) Hits

1. Where The Streets Have No Name – U2
2. Here I Go Again – Whitesnake
3. Touch of Grey – Grateful Dead
4. The Stroke – Billy Squire
5. Tom Sawyer – Rush
6. Arc of A Diver – Steve Winwood
7. Hungry Heart – Bruce Springsteen
8. Late In The Evening – Paul Simon
9. The Voice – The Moody Blues
10. Wango Tango – Ted Nugent

Top Ten 80s Pop Rock Hits

1. Jessie’s Girl – Rick Springfield
2. 867-5309/Jenny – Tommy Tutone
3. Girls Just Want To Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
4. Walking On Sunshine – Katrina and the Waves
5. Jump – Van Halen
6. Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
7. Another One Bites The Dust – Queen
8. Manic Monday – The Bangles
9. Let’s Dance – David Bowie
10. Dancing In The Dark – Bruce Springsteen

Top Ten 80s Biggest New Wave Hits

1. Love Shack – B-52s
2. What I Like About You – Romantics
3. Dancing With Myself – Billy Idol
4. Rock The Casbah (Mustapha Dance) – The Clash
5. Whip It – Devo
6. Antmusic – Adam and the Ants
7. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
8. Train In Vain (Stand By Me) – The Clash
9. Just Like Heaven – The Cure
10. Situation – Yaz (Yazoo)

Our Favorite (Top Ten) 80s Punk Rock Hits

1. Blitzkrieg Bop – Ramones
2. I Wanna Be Sedated – Ramones
3. Dancin With Myself – Generation X (Billy Idol)
4. I Fought The Law – The Clash
5. Blister In The Sun – Violent Femmes
6. God Save The Queen – Sex Pistols
7. Ca Plane Pour Moi (This Life’ For Me) – Plastic Bertrand
8. Too Drunk To F*** – DK’s (Dead Kennedys)
9. Dirty Water – The Inmates
10. Where’s Captain Kirk? – Spizzenergi

Top Ten 80s Big Hair Power Rock Ballads

1. Every Rose Has Its Thorn – Poison
2. Wanted Dead Or Alive – Bon Jovi
3. Patience – Guns N Roses
4. Almost Paradise – Mike Reno & Ann Wilson
5. Black Velvet – Alannah Myles
6. When I’m With You – Sheriff
7. Love Hurts – Nazareth
8. Honestly – Stryper
9. Sister Christian – Night Ranger
10. Don’t Know What You Got (Til It’ Gone) – Cinderella

The Eighties Top Ten Sexiest Pop/Rock Songs

1. Like A Virgin – Madonna
2. Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye
3. I Want Your Sex – George Michael
4. Centerfold – J. Geils Band
5. Touch Me (I Want Your Body) – Samantha Fox
6. Talk Dirty To Me – Poison
7. Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk – Dr. Hook
8. Naughty Girls Need Love Too – Samantha Fox
9. Do That To Me One More Time – Captain and Tennille
10. Muscles – Diana Ross

Top Ten 80s Best Comedy & Novelty Songs

1. Fat – Weird Al Yankovic
2. Curly Shuffle – The Jump In The Saddle Band
3. Shaddap You Face – Joe Dolce
4. Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life – Monty Python (Eric Idol)*
* From 1979’s Life of Brian
5. Because I’m a Blonde – Julie Brown
6. Take Off – Bob & Doug McKenzie with Eddie Lee
7. Eat It – Weird Al Yankovic
8. You Look Marvelous – Billy Crystal
9. Meet The Flintstones – Bruce Springstone
10. Make My Day – T.G. Sheppard with Clint Eastwood
  • Top 100 Disco Hits

    Top 100 Disco Hits

    Top 100 Disco Dance Hits

    1. Y.M.C.A. – Village People
    2. I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
    3. Brick House – Commodores
    4. Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough – Michael Jackson
    5. It’s Raining Men – The Weather Girls
    6. Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
    7. Super Freak – Rick James
    8. Last Dance – Donna Summer
    9. Disco Inferno – Trammps
    10. Let’s Groove – Earth Wind & Fire
    11. Got To Give It Up – Marvin Gaye
    12. Dancing Queen – Abba
    13. You’re The First, The Last, My Everything – Barry White
    14. Get Down Tonight – KC & the Sunshine Band
    15. Lady Marmalade – Labelle
    16. Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees
    17. Feels Like I’m In Love – Kelly Marie
    18. Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground) – the Jacksons
    19. Rapper’s Delight – Sugarhill Gang
    20. Car Wash – Rose Royce
    21. That’s the Way (I Like It) – KC & the Sunshine Band
    22. Copacabana – Barry Manilow
    23. Give It To Me Baby – Rick James
    24. She’s A Bad Mama Jama – Carl Carlton
    25. Heart of Glass – Blondie
    26. Good Times – Chic
    27. In the Bush – Musique
    28. Boogie Oogie Oogie – A Taste Of Honey
    29. I Feel Good – James Brown
    30. Get Up Offa That Thing – James Brown
    31. Funkytown – Lipps Inc
    32. You’ll Never Find (Another Love Like Mine) – Lou Rawls
    33. Le Freak – Chic
    34. Love Machine – Miracles
    35. Double Dutch Bus – Frankie Smith
    36. Lady’s Night – Kool and the Gang
    37. Apache – Sugarhill Gang
    38. Let’s Start II Dance Again – Bohannon
    39. I’ll Always Love My Mama – Intruders
    40. Love Train – O’Jays
    41. December ’63 (Oh What A Night) – The 4 Seasons
    42. Rufus (with Chaka Khan) – Tell Me Something Good
    43. Born To Be Alive – Patrick Hernandez
    44. Early In The Morning – Gap Band
    45. High Energy – Evelyn Thomas
    46. Jungle Boogie – Kool and the Gang
    47. Shaft – Isaac Hayes
    48. Ain’t No Stoppin Us Now – McFadden and Whitehead
    49. Word Up – Cameo
    50. Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love Babe – Barry White
    51. (Every Time I Turn Around) I’m In Love Again – L.T.D.
    52. Boogie Wonderland – Earth, Wind and Fire
    53. Do You Wanna Funk – Sylvester
    54. Shame – Evelyn Champagne King
    55. Love To Love You Baby – Donna Summer
    56. Upside Down – Diana Ross
    57. Flashlight – Parliament
    58. The Hustle – Van McCoy
    59. Night Fever – Bee Gees
    60. Knock On Wood – Amii Stewart
    61. Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel – Tavares
    62. Last Night A D.J. Saved My Life – Indeep
    63. Heaven Must Have Sent You – Bonnie Pointer
    64. September – Earth, Wind & Fire
    65. Bad Girls – Donna Summer
    66. Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
    67. Come To Me – France Joli
    68. So Many Men (So Little Time) – Miquel Brown
    69. T.S.O.P. – M.F.S.B & the Three Degrees
    70. Shake Your Groove Thing – Peaches and Herb
    71. Mandalay – La Flavour
    72. (Shake Shake Shake) Shake Your Booty – KC & The Sunshine Band
    73. You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate
    74. Macho Man – Village People
    75. Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love – Barry White
    76. In The Navy – Village People
    77. Bad Luck – Harold Melvin & Bluenotes
    78. You Should Be Dancing – Bee Gees
    79. I Feel Love – Donna Summer
    80. Fly Robin Fly – Silver Convention
    81. More, More, More – Andrea True Connection
    82. Ring My Bell – Anita Ward
    83. Don’t Leave Me This Way – Thelma Houston
    84. It’s Your Thing – The Isley Brothers
    85. You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) – Sylvester
    86. Turn The Beat Around – Vicki Sue Robinson
    87. This Time Baby – Jackie Moore
    88. Relight My Fire – Dan Hartman
    89. Oops Upside Your Head – Gap Band
    90. You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) – Sylvester
    91. Rock The Boat – Hues Corporation
    92. Andy Gibb – Shadow Dancing
    93. Rock Your Baby – George McCrae
    94. There But For The Grace Of God Go I – Machine
    95. Contact – Edwin Starr
    96. Love Rollercoaster – Ohio Players
    97. Never Can Say Goodbye – Gloria Gaynor
    98. I Found Love – Love & Kisses
    99. Let’s All Chant – Michael Zager Band
    100. Pick Up The Pieces – Average White Band (AWB)
  • Top 100 Oldies 1955-1958 Moldy Oldies

    Top 100 Oldies 1955-1958 Moldy Oldies

    Top 100 Moldy Oldies 1955-1958

    Moldy Oldies Pre-Beatles, Pre-Motown Oldies
    Like all Pop Culture Madness music charts, this list is a reflection of the most requested songs in our network of disc-jockeys and YOUR e-mailed suggestions.

    This list is of songs that were popular before the Beatles, and some songs after that continued in that old school 50’s style. There was a time when Chuck Berry, Lee Andrews, Bill Haley, and even Elvis Presley topped this list. Although primarily rockers, a few songs from the contemporary pop standards era have cracked this list.

    REMEMBER – we update the oldies charts every year – it’s not a list of the “greatest” music – it’s a list of the most requested music of all time.

    1. Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley
    2. In The Still Of The Night – Five Satins
    3. Earth Angel – The Penguins
    4. Tear Drops – Lee Andrews and the Hearts
    5. (We’re Gonna) Rock and The Clock – Bill Haley & His Comets
    6. Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
    7. Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley
    8. You Send Me – Sam Cooke
    9. That’ll Be The Day – Buddy Holly and the Crickets
    10. All Shook Up – Elvis Presley
    11. I Do – Marvellows
    12. Banana Boat (Day-O) – Harry Belafonte
    13. At The Hop – Danny and the Juniors
    14. Why Do Fools Fall In Love – Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers
    15. Little Bitty Pretty One – Thurston Harris
    16. Only You (And You Alone) – The Platters
    17. Rockin’ Robin – Bobby Day
    18. Chances Are – Johnny Mathis
    19. Roll Over Beethoven – Chuck Berry
    20. It’s All In The Game – Tommy Edwards
    21. Wake Up Little Susie – The Everly Brothers
    22. The Great Pretender – The Platters
    23. Long Lonely Nights – Lee Andrews and The Hearts
    24. Don’t Be Cruel – Elvis Presley
    25. Let The Good Times Roll – Shirley and Lee
    26. My Prayer – The Platters
    27. Great Balls of Fire – Jerry Lee Lewis
    28. Rock-in Robin – Bobby Day
    29. The 81 – Candy and the Kisses
    30. Come On, Let’s Go – Ritchie Valens
    31. Sweet Little Sixteen – Chuck Berry
    32. Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry
    33. My Blue Heaven – Fats Domino
    34. I Wonder Why – Dion and the Belmonts
    35. Tears On My Pillow – Little Anthony and the Imperials
    36. Moments To Remember – The Four Lads
    37. Peggy Sue – Buddy Holly and the Crickets
    38. Mr. Lee – Bobbettes
    39. Tequila – The Champs
    40. Be-Bop-A-Lula – Gene Vincent
    41. Rock and Roll Is Here To Stay – Danny and the Juniors
    42. Silhouettes – The Rays
    43. Splish Splash – Bobby Darin
    44. Little Darlin’ – The Diamonds
    45. See You Later, Alligator – Bill Haley And His Comets
    46. Rock and Roll Music – Chuck Berry
    47. Chantilly Lace – Big Bopper
    48. Queen of the Hop – Bobby Darin
    49. Memories Are Made Of This – Dean Martin
    50. (You’ve Got) The Magic Touch – The Platters
    51. Tutti Frutti – Little Richard
    52. Blueberry Hill – Fats Domino
    53. Get A Job – The Silhouettes
    54. You Are My Destiny – Paul Anka
    55. Maybellene – Chuck Berry
    56. Breathless – Jerry Lee Lewis
    57. Goody Goody – Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers
    58. Long Tall Sally – Little Richard
    59. Yakety Yak – The Coasters
    60. I’m Walkin’ – Fats Domino
    61. No One KNows – Dion & the Belmonts
    62. That Old Black Magic – Sammy Davis, Jr.
    63. Wonderful! Wonderful! – Johnny Mathis
    64. The Stroll – The Diamonds
    65. The ABC’s Of Love – Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers
    66. Little Star – The Elegants
    67. Be-Bop Baby – Ricky Nelson
    68. Love Is Strange – Mickey & Sylvia
    69. My Special Angel – Bobby Helms
    70. Blue Suede Shoes – Carl Perkins
    71. Shake Rattle and Rool – Bill Haley and His Comets (1954)
    72. It’s Not For Me To Say – Johnny Mathis
    73. Fever – Peggy Lee
    74. Maybe Baby – The Crickets
    75. Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera) – Doris Day
    76. I Walk The Line – Johnny Cash
    77. The Twelfth of Never – Johnny Mathis
    78. Tutti Frutti – Pat Boone
    79. All I Have To Do Is Dream – The Everly Brothers
    80. Come Go With Me – The Dell-Vikings
    81. Unchained Melody – Al Hibbler
    82. One Night – Elvis Presley
    83. Tonite, Tonite – Mello-Kings
    84. Don’t You Just Know It – Huey Smith and the Clowns
    85. Bye Bye Love – The Everly Brothers
    86. Diana – Paul Anka
    87. Rebel Rouser – Duane Eddy
    88. Young Blood – The Coasters
    89. Rumble – Link Wray
    90. Mack The Knife – Louis Armstrong
    91. Who’s Sorry Now – Connie Francis
    92. A Wonderful Time Up There – Pat Boone
    93. Rocking Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu – Huey Smith and the Clowns
    94. Twilight Time – The Platters
    95. Wear My Ring Around Your Neck – Elvis Presley
    96. When You Dance – The Turbans
    97. Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets) – Dinah Shore
    98. Beep Beep – The Playmates
    99. Stranded In The Jungle – The Cadets
    100. Cry Me A River – Julie London
  • Your Complete 1970s Music Checklist

    Your Complete 1970s Music Checklist

    The Best Of 70s Music

    Some of the most notable genres and sub-genres of music from the 1970s include:

    1. Rock: Harder rock music became popular in the 1970s, with several sub-genres emerging and gaining traction. Some of the most notable sub-genres of rock music from the 1970s include heavy metal, progressive rock, and punk.
    2. Pop: Pop music also remained popular in the 1970s, with artists like ABBA, Elton John, and Fleetwood Mac achieving widespread success.
    3. Soul: Soul music, which originated in the African-American community in the 1950s and 1960s, gained even greater popularity in the 1970s. Artists like Marvin Gaye, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin were among the most notable soul artists of the decade.
    4. Disco: Disco, a dance music genre that originated in the 1970s, gained widespread popularity in the latter half of the decade. Disco was characterized by its heavy use of electronic instruments and upbeat, danceable rhythms.
    5. Funk: Funk, a genre of music that originated in the 1960s, gained widespread popularity in the 1970s. It was characterized by its use of heavy bass and percussion and was often influenced by elements of soul, jazz, and R&B.

     Things You Need To Know About 70s Music:
    In 1976, The Beatles reached # 7 on the charts with Got To Get You Into My Life. It was a pretty cool achievement for a band that had broken up six years earlier. It was a single from the Rock and Roll Music compilation album.

    1978 # 1 hit, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers, was a remix of two song versions by Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand. WAKY-AM/Louisville KY program director Gary Guthrie spliced the two versions together as a gift for his wife, who was a fan of both artists.

    1973’s Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd began its 741 weeks in the top album charts. Money was the biggest single off the album, reaching #111 on the pop charts. (not a typo)

    In 1978, Soundtracks rocked the carts – Night Fever, If I Can’t Have You and Stayin Alive from Saturday Night Fever hit number on the Billboard Charts, as did Grease and You’re The One That I Want from Grease.

    1972 marked the deaths of Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin. Don McLean’s American Pie referenced three other rock deaths from the Day The Music Died (February 3, 1959) – Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper

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    Selected Seventies’ Bubblegum Pop Hits

    1. ABC – Jackson Five
    2. Saturday Night – Bay City Rollers
    3. I Think I Love You – Partridge Family
    4. You’re The One That I Want – Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta
    5. Da Doo Ron Ron – Sean Cassidy
    6. I Was Made For Dancin – Leif Garrett
    7. Rubber Duckie – Ernie
    8. Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes – Edison Lighthouse
    9. The Candy Man – Sammy Davis Junior
    10. One Bad Apple – The Osmonds

    The 70s Songs That Mom And Dad Hated

    1. Tonight’s The Night – Rod Stewart
    2. Cocaine – Eric Clapton
    3. My Ding-A-Ling – Chuck Berry
    4. Good Girls Don’t – The Knack
    5. No No Song – Ringo Starr
    6. Wildwood Weed – Jim Stafford
    7. I Shot The Sheriff – Eric Clapton
    8. One Toke Over The Line – Brewer & Shipley
    9. Theme From Shaft – Isaac Hayes
    10. Lola – Kinks

    The Seventies’ Songs That Everybody Hated

    1. Don’t Give Up On Us – David Soul
    2. Run Joey Run – David Geddes
    3. Tusk – Fleetwood Mac
    4. Clap For The Wolfman – Guess Who
    5. Tubular Bells – Mike Oldfield
    6. Let Her In – John Travolta
    7. O-o-h Child – The 5 Stairsteps
    8. Escape (The Pina Colada Song) – Rupert Holmes
    9. Silly Love Songs – Wings
    10. Muskrat Love – Captain and Tenille

    Selected Summer Songs 1970-1979

    1. Summer Nights – John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, 1978
    2. Summer – War, 1976
    3. You’re The One That I Want – Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta, 1978
    4. School’s Out – Alice Cooper, 1972
    5. Last Dance – Donna Summer, 1978
    6. Bad Girls/Hot Stuff – Donna Summer, 1979
    7. Afternoon Delight – Starland Vocal Band, 1976
    8. In The Summertime – Mungo Jerry, 1970
    9. Summer Breeze – Seals and Crofts, 1972
    10. Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl) – Looking Glass, 1972
    11. You’ve Got a Friend – James Taylor, 1971
    12. Live and Let Die – Wings, 1973
    13. Got To Give It Up – Marvin Gaye, 1977
    14. Saturday In The Park – Chicago, 1972
    15. The Morning After – Maureen McGovern, 1973
    16. Lean On Me – Bill Withers, 1972
    17. Beach Baby – First Class, 1974
    18. Band of Gold – Freda Payne, 1970
    19. I Can See Clearly Now – Johnny Nash, 1972
    20. Get Down Tonight – KC and the Sunshine Band, 1975

    Suggested 70s Pre-Disco Dance Music Hits

    1. Lady Marmalade – LaBelle
    2. Dance To The Music – Sly and the Family Stone (1968)
    3. The Hustle – Van McCoy
    4. Rock The Boat – Hues Corporation
    5. Treat Her Like a Lady – Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
    6. Mr. Big Stuff – Jean Knight
    7. Fly Robin Fly – Silver Convention
    8. Spanish Hustle – Fatback Band
    9. Jingo (Jin-go-lo-ba) – Olatunji
    10. Soul Makossa – Manu Dibango

    Big 70s Disco Music Hits

    1. Disco Inferno – Trammps
    2. I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
    3. Funky Town – Lipps Inc
    4. Hot Stuff/Bad Girls – Donna Summer
    5. Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees
    6. That’s The Way I Like It – K.C. & the Sunshine Band
    7. Car Wash – Rose Royce
    8. Shame – Evelyn “Champagne” King
    9. In The Navy – Village People
    10. Night Fever – Bee Gees

    Big 70s Funky Dance Music Hits

    1. Brick House – Commodores
    2. September – Earth, Wind and Fire
    3. You’re My First, My Last, My Everything – Barry White
    4. Got To Give It Up – Marvin Gaye
    5. Get Down Tonight – K.C. & the Sunshine Band
    6. Good Times – Chic
    7. (Every Time I Turn Around) – Back In Love – L.T.D.
    8. Flash Light – Parliament
    9. Get On The Good Foot – James Brown
    10. Theme From Shaft – Isaac Hayes

    Big 70s Pop Dance Party Hits

    1. Y.M.C.A – Village People
    2. Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson
    3. Last Dance – Donna Summer
    4. Rapper’s Delight – Sugarhill Gang
    5. Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
    6. Play that Funky Music – Wild Cherry
    7. Ladies Night – Kool & the Gang
    8. You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate
    9. Heart of Glass – Blondie
    10. Macho Man – Village People

    Big 70s Rock Dance Party Hits

    1. Old Time Rock and Roll – Bob Seger
    2. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
    3. Joy To The World – Three Dog Night
    4. Takin Care of Business – BTO (Bachman Turner Overdrive)
    5. Some Kind of Wonderful – Grand Funk Railroad
    6. Brown Sugar – Rolling Stones
    7. Rock and Roll All Night – Kiss
    8. Rock and Roll – Led Zeppelin
    9. My Sharona – The Knack
    10. Only The Good Die Young – Billy Joel

    The 70s ‘Real’ Rock Hits
    (What The Cool Kids Were Listening To)

    1. Us and Them – Pink Floyd
    2. Stairway To Heaven – Led Zeppelin
    3. Black Dog – Led Zeppelin
    4. Highway To Hell – AC/DC
    5. School’s Out – Alice Cooper
    6. (Don’t Fear) The Reaper – Blue Oyster Cult
    7. Piano Man – Billy Joel
    8. Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
    9. All Right Now – Free
    10. Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett

    The 20 Seventies’ Songs That You Need
    To Make Your Collection Complete

    1. Born To Run – Bruce Springsteen
    2. Dancing In The Moonlight – King Harvest
    3. Rock On – David Essex
    4. You’re So Vain – Carly Simon
    5. Low Rider – War
    6. Signs – Five Man Electrical Band
    7. Watching The Detectives – Elvis Costello
    8. We Got To Get You A Woman – Todd Rundgren
    9. Life Is A Rock (But The Radio Rolled Me) – Reunion
    10. Sub Rosa Subway – Klaatu
    11. Jazzman – Carole King
    12. Afternoon Delight – Starland Vocal Band
    13. Your Mama Don’t Dance – Loggins and Messina
    14. Sky High – Jigsaw
    15. Painted Ladies – Ian Thomas
    16. Magic – Pilot
    17. Little Willie – the Sweet
    18. Uneasy Rider – Charlie Daniels
    19. Don’t Fear The Reaper – Blue Oyster Cult
    20. Kid Charlemagne – Steely Dan

    The 70s Introspective Songs
    From ‘Older’ Pop Stars And Rockers

    1. Imagine – John Lennon

    2. Knockin On Heaven’s Door – Bob Dylan

    3. Garden Party – Ricky Nelson

    4. My Way – Elvis Presley

    5. Times of Your Life – Paul Anka

    6. Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen

    7. Rust Never Sleeps (Into The Black) – Neil Young

    8. December 1963 (Oh What A Night) – Four Seasons

    9. The Payback – James Brown

    10. Ready For The 80s – Village People

    The 70s Big Money Songs And/Or One Hit Wonders

    1. Kung Fu Fighting – Carl Douglas

    2. Jamming – Bob Marley

    3. All Right Now – Free

    4. Hot Child In The City – Nick Gilder

    5. Knock On Wood – Amii Stewart

    6. Pop Muzik – M

    7. Ring My Bell – Anita Ward

    8. Hot Rod Lincoln – Commander Cody

    9. Mississippi Queen – Mountain

    10. Popcorn – Hot Butter

    The Seventies’ Fad Songs And Short-Lived Hits

    1. The Streak – Ray Stevens

    2. The Time Warp – Rocky Horror Picture Show Soundtrack

    3. Convoy – C.W. McCall

    4. Soul Man – Blues Brothers

    5. Kung Fu Fighting – Carl Douglas

    6. Disco Duck – Rick Dees and his Cast of Idiots

    7. King Tut – Steve Martin

    8. Short People – Randy Newman

    9. I Do The Rock – Tim Curry

    10. Dancin’ Fool – Frank Zappa

    The 70s – Weirdest Songs

    1. Angie Baby – Helen Reddy

    2. Ma Belle Amie – The Tee Set

    3. Ben – Michael Jackson

    4. Muskrat Love – Captain and Tennille

    5. Hocus Pocus – Focus

    6. I Am … I Said – Neil Diamond

    7. Space Oddity – David Bowie

    8. Brand New Key – Melanie

    9. Rocket Man – Elton John

    10. Chick-A-Boom – Daddy Dewdrop

    Seventies’ Songs That We Secretly Liked

    (But Don’t Tell Our Friends!)

    1. Rainbow Connection – Kermit

    2. Billy Don’t Be a Hero – Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods

    3. Somewhere In The Night – Barry Manilow

    4. Escape (The Pina Colada Song) – Rupert Holmes

    5. Spiders and Snakes – Jim Stafford

    6. The Night Chicago Died – Paper Lace

    7. Hooked On A Feeling – Blue Suede

    8. Julie Do Ya Love Me – Bobby Sherman

    9. Chick-A-Boom (Dontcha Just Love It) – Daddy Dewdrop

    10. Girl – Davy Jones

    Most “Preachy” Songs From The 70s

    1. Woman is the N***** of the World – John Lennon

    2. Indian Reservation – The Raiders

    3. At Seventeen – Janice Ian

    4. Imagine – John Lennon and The Plastic Ono Band

    5. He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother – The Hollies

    6. War – Edwin Starr

    7. Don’t Expect Me To Be Your Friend – Lobo

    8. Hurricane – Bob Dylan

    9. Half-Breed – Cher

    10. Lucky Man – Emerson, Lake and Palmer

    Seventies’ – “Influenced” Songs

    1. Casey Jones – Grateful Dead

    2. Also Sprach Zarathustra – Deodato

    3. Shine On You Crazy Diamond – Pink Floyd

    4. Baba O’Riley – The Who

    5. Spill The Wine – Eric Burdon and War

    6. Hole In My Shoe – Neil (From The Young Ones)

    7. Bang a Gong (Get It On) – T. Rex

    8. Reefer Madness – Hawkwind

    9. One Toke Over The Line – Brewer and Shipley

    10. Rocky Mountain High – John Denver

    70s Album Rock (AOR Radio) Top Classic Rock Hits

    1. Stairway To Heaven – Led Zeppelin

    2. Time – Pink Floyd

    3. Devil Went Down To Georgia – Charlie Daniels Band

    4. D’yer Maker – Led Zeppelin

    5. Cocaine – Eric Clapton

    6. Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd

    7. Free Bird – Lynyrd Skynyrd

    8. Layla – Derek and the Dominos

    9. 5:15 – The Who

    10. Smoke on the Water – Deep Purple

    11. Kashmir – Led Zeppelin

    12. More Than a Feeling – Boston

    Seventies’ Biggest Pop Rock Hits

    1. Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen

    2. American Pie – Don McLean

    3. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd

    4. We Will Rock You/ We Are The Champions – Queen

    5. Maggie May – Rod Stewart

    6. Brown Sugar – The Rolling Stones

    7. Dream On – Aerosmith

    8. Hotel California – The Eagles

    9. The Logical Song – Supertramp

    10. Beautiful Girls – Van Halen

    11. Good Times Roll – The Cars

    12. Draggin The Line – Tommy James

    A Few 70s New Wave Hits

    1. Pop Muzik – M

    2. One Way Or Another – Blondie

    3. Heart of Glass – Blondie

    4. Life During Wartime – The Talking Heads

    5. Roxanne – Police

    6. Blitzkrieg Bop – Ramones

    7. Pump It Up – Elvis Costello

    8. I Fought The Law – The Clash

    9. Video Killed The Radio Star – The Buggles

    10. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction – Devo

    Some Of The 70s Biggest Pop-Punk Rock Hits

    1. I Wanna Be Sedated – The Ramones

    2. God Save The Queen – Sex Pistols

    3. Blitzkrieg Bop – The Ramones

    4. Psycho Killer – Talking Heads

    5. Holiday in Cambodia – Dead Kennedys

    6. Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn’t’ve) – Buzzcocks

    7. California Uber Alles – Dead Kennedys

    8. Anarchy in the U.K. – Sex Pistols

    9. Ca Plane Pour Moi – Plastic Bertrand

    10. Complete Control – The Clash

    Pre Punk Rock Hits

    1. Rock and Roll/Sweet Jane – Lou Reed

    2. Personality Crisis – New York Dolls

    3. Kick Out the Jams – MC5 (1969)

    4. I Wanna Be Your Dog – The Stooges (1969)

    5. Blank Generation – Richard Hell & The Voidoids

    6. I’m Waiting For The Man – Velvet Underground (1967)

    7. Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick – Ian Dury

    8. Lust For Life – Iggy Pop

    9. New Rose – The Damned

    10. White Punks On Dope – The Tubes

    70s Novelty Records & Comedy Songs

    1. Disco Duck – Rick Dees

    2. King Tut – Steve Martin

    3. My Balogna – Weird Al Yankovic

    4. Mr. Jaws – Dickie Goodman

    5. Earache My Eye – Cheech and Chong

    6. Shaving Cream – Benny Bell

    7. The Topical Song – The Barron Knights

    8. Junk Food Junkie – Larry Groce

    9. Do You Think I’m Disco – Steve Dahl

    10. Dead Skunk – Loudon Wainwright III

  • Your Complete 1960s Music Checklist

    Your Complete 1960s Music Checklist

    About Music of the Sixties: Things You Need To Know In 1960, New Orleans was the place to be apparently. Hits included Johnny Horton’s The Battle of New Orleans, Freddy Cannon’s Way Down Yonder In New Orleans, Gary US Bond’s New Orleans and Walking To New Orleans by Fats Domino scored in Billboard’s charts.

    Chubby Checker’s The Twist hit number one on Billboard’s charts in 1960 and influenced quite a few “Twist” songs over the next few years, including Let’s Twist Again, Peppermint Twist, Twist and Shout, Twistin The Night Away, Slow Twistin’, Twistin’ Postman and Twistin’ Matilda, to name a few.

    The epic Teenage Death song theme went into full gear in 1961 with Teen Angel by Mark Dinning.

    1962’s Hey! Baby by Bruce Channel was made popular again in 1987’s hit film Dirty Dancing and was popular again thanks to DJ Otzi’s 2001 remix, a 39-year span. Tiny Tim’s Tiptoe Thru The Tulips ‘hit’ in 1968 was written in 1929, another 39-year stretch.

    The Beatles had 12 songs in the Top 100 for the week April 4, 1964.

    Rolling Stone named 1965’s Blowin In The Wind by Bob Dylan and I Can’t Get No Satisfaction by the Rolling Stones as the two Greatest Rock and Roll Songs of all Time in 2004 respectively. Most music fans, while admitting the Blowin In The Wind was significant, wouldn’t say the song ‘rocks’.
    … Just sayin’.

    A Few Bubblegum Pop Hits Of The 1960s

    1. Sugar Sugar – The Archies
    2. Daydream Believer – The Monkees
    3. She Loves You – The Beatles
    4. Simon Says – 1910 Fruitgum Company
    5. The Tra La La Song (One Banana Two Banana) – The Banana Splits
    6. Hey! Baby – Bruce Channel
    7. Yummy Yummy Yummy – Ohio Express
    8. Running Bear – Johnny Preston
    9. Green Tamborine – The Lemon Pipers
    10. I’m Henry VIII, I Am – Herman’s Hermits

    The Sixties’ Songs That Mom And Dad Hated

    1. Let’s Spend The Night Together – Rolling Stones
    2. Rainy Day Woman # 12 & 35 – Bob Dylan
    3. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida – Iron Buttefly
    4. Louie Louie – Kingsmen
    5. I Fought The Law – Bobby Fuller Four
    6. They’re Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa! – Napoleon XIV
    7. I Think We’re Alone Now – Tommy James & the Shondells
    8. Light My Fire – the Doors
    9. Psychotic Reaction – Count Five
    10. Who’s Makin’ Love – Johnny Taylor

    The 60s Songs That Everybody Hated

    1. I Dig Rock and Roll Music – Peter, Paul and Mary
    2. Ringo – Lorne Greene
    3. Palisades Park – Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon
    4. 98.6 – Keith
    5. Winchester Cathedral – New Vaudeville Band
    6. Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini – Bryan Hyland
    7. Somethin’ Stupid – Frank and Nancy Sinatra
    8. Do The Freddie – Freddie and the Dreamers
    9. The Tra La La Song – The Banana Splits
    10. In The Year 2525 – (Exordium and Terminus) – Zager and Evans

    Selected Summer Songs 1960-1969

    1. Miserlou – Dick Dale and the Del-Tones, 1963
    2. Summer in the City – Lovin’ Spoonful, 1966
    3. Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys, 1966
    4. Dancing In The Street- Martha & The Vandellas, 1964
    5. Under The Boardwalk – The Drifters, 1964
    6. (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave – Martha & The Vandellas, 1963
    7. Wipeout – The Surfaris, 1963
    8. Summertime, Summertime – The Jamies, 1962 (& 1958)
    9. Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days Of Summer – Nat King Cole, 1963
    10. Summer Wind – Frank Sinatra, 1966
    11. Hot Fun In The Summertime – Sly and the Family Stone, 1969
    12. Surfin USA – Beach Boys, 1963
    13. California Girls – Beach Boys, 1965
    14. California Sun – Rivieras, 1964
    15. Surf City – Jan & Dean, 1963
    16. Girl from Ipanema – Stan Getz and Astrud Gilberto, 1964
    17. Girl Watcher – O’Kaysions, 1968
    18. Wildwood Days – Bobby Rydell, 1963
    19. Respect – Aretha Franklin, 1967
    20. Summertime – Billy Stewart, 1966

    Some Of The Early Sixties’ Biggest Dance Music Hits

    1. The Twist – Chubby Checker
    2. I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) – Four Tops
    3. Runaround Sue – Dion
    4. Hang On Sloopy – The McCoys
    5. Heatwave – Martha and the Vandellas
    6. Pretty Little Angel Eyes – Curtis Lee
    7. Ain’t Too Proud To Beg – Temptations
    8. Twist and Shout – Beatles
    9. The Loco-Motion – Little Eva
    10. Mickey’s Monkey – The Miracles

    Some Of The Late Sixties’ Biggest Dance Music Hits

    1. Build Me Up Buttercup – Foundations
    2. More Today Than Yesterday – Spiral Staircase
    3. Mony Mony – Tommy James and the Shondells
    4. Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
    5. Sweet Soul Music – Arthur Conley
    6. Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
    7. Jimmy Mack – Martha and the Vandellas
    8. This Old Heart Of Mine – Isley Brothers
    9. I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
    10. Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys

    Some Of The 60’S Best Party Rock Songs

    1. Twist and Shout – Isley Brothers (or Beatles)
    2. Devil With a Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly – Mitch Ryder & Detroit Wheels
    3. Born To Be Wild – Steppenwolf
    4. In The Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett
    5. I’m A Believer – The Monkees
    6. Gimme Some Lovin’ – The Spencer Davis Group
    7. Hang on Sloopy – McCoys
    8. Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
    9. Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry
    10. Time Won’t Let Me – Outsiders

    Some Early 60s Most Known Doo Wop Songs

    1. Blue Moon – Marcels
    2. Up On The Roof – The Drifters
    3. You Belong To Me – The Capris
    4. Denise – Randy and the Rainbows
    5. There’s a Moon Out Tonight – The Capris
    6. Big Girls Don’t Cry – Four Seasons
    7. Papa Oom-Mow-Mow – Rivingtons
    8. Stay – Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs
    9. Daddy’s Home – Shep and the Limelights
    10. Tonight’s The Night – Shirelles

    The Sixties’ Best Sing-A-Long Pop Songs

    1. The Lion Sleeps Tonight – The Tokens
    2. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
    3. I Got You Babe – Sonny and Cher
    4. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
    5. Son Of A Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
    6. Hey Jude – The Beatles
    7. Under The Boardwalk – The Drifters
    8. Volare – Bobby Rydell
    9. Happy Together – The Turtles
    10. Tiny Bubbles – Don Ho

    The Sixties’ Most Trendy Hits
    (What The Cool Kids Were Listening To)

    1. Blowin In The Wind – Bob Dylan
    2. In The Year 2525 – (Exordium and Terminus) – Zager and Evans
    3. The Boxer – Simon and Garfunkle
    4. Sunshine Superman – Donovan
    5. White Room – Cream
    6. Suite: Judy Blue Eyes – Crosby Stills and Nash
    7. See Emily Play – The Pink Floyd
    8. White Rabbit – Jefferson Airplane
    9. Dark Star – Grateful Dead
    10. Crosstown Traffic – Jimi Hendrix
    11. Paper Sun – Traffic

    The Top 20 60s Songs That You Need
    To Make Your Collection Complete

    1. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
    2. You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling – Righteous Brothers
    3. Red Rubber Ball – Cyrcle
    4. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
    5. It’s The Same Old Song – Four Tops
    6. Happy Together – The Turtles
    7. Son Of A Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
    8. She Loves You – Beatles
    9. Green Onions – Booker T. & The MG’s
    10. Sunshine Superman – Donovan
    11. Runaround Sue – Dion and the Belmonts
    12. Where Did Our Love Go – Supremes
    13. California Sun – Rivieras
    14. A Whiter Shade of Pale – Procul Harum
    15. Like a Rolling Stone – Bob Dylan
    16. I Got You Babe – Sonny and Cher
    17. Gimme Gimme Good Lovin – Crazy Elephant
    18. I Can’t Seem To Make You Mine – The Seeds
    19. Up On The Roof – The Drifters
    20. The Boxer – Simon and Garfunkle

    The Sixties’ Biggest One Hit Wonders

    1. Wipe Out – The Surfaris
    2. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida – Iron Butterfly
    3. Do You Love Me – The Contours
    4. Venus – Shocking Blue
    5. The Girl From Ipanema – Stan Getz & Astrud Gilberto
    6. Gimme Gimme Good Lovin’ – Crazy Elephant
    7. Wooly Bully – Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs
    8. Hot Rod Lincoln – Johnny Bond
    9. Nobody But Me – The Human Beinz
    10. Money (That’s What I Want) – Barrett Strong

    The 60s Biggest Fad Songs & Some Short-Lived Hits

    1. The Twist – Chubby Checker
    2. Name Game – Shirley Ellis
    3. Sugar Sugar – The Archies
    4. Born Free – Roger Williams
    5. Magic Carpet Ride – Steppenwolf
    6. Simon Says – 1910 Fruitgum Company
    7. To Sir With Love – Lulu
    8. Wildwood Days – Bobby Rydell
    9. Yummy, Yummy, Yummy – Ohio Express
    10. South Street – Orlons

    The Sixties’ Best Known Teenage Death Songs

    1. Last Kiss – J. Frank Wilson
    2. Dead Man’s Curve – Jan & Dean
    3. The Water Was Red – Johnny Cymbal
    4. Teen Angel – Mark Dinning
    5. No Surfing Today – the Four Seasons
    6. The Leader of the Pack – Shangra-Las
    7. Paint It Black – Rolling Stones
    8. Moody River – Pat Boone
    9. Tell Laura I Love Her – Ray Peterson
    10. Ode To Billy Joe – Bobbie Gentry

    The Sixties’ Weirdest And Un-P.C. Pop Songs

    1. Maxwell’s Silver Hammer – The Beatles
    2. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida – Iron Butterfly
    3. A Boy Named Sue – Johnny Cash
    4. Star Spangled Banner – Jimi Hendrix
    5. If You Wanna Be Happy – Jimmy Soul
    6. Surfin’ Bird – The Trashmen
    7. Fire – The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
    8. Tip-Toe Through the Tulips With Me – Tiny Tim
    9. I Want My Baby Back – Jimmy Cross
    10. My Pal Foot Foot – The Shaggs

    The Sixties’ Most “Preachy” Songs

    1. Give Peace A Chance – John Lennon
    2. Abraham, Martin and John – Dion
    3. Harper Vally P.T.A. – Jeannie C. Riley
    4. The “In” Crowd – Dobie Gray
    5. Eve of Destruction – Barry McGuire
    6. Stand By Your Man – Tammy Wynette
    7. Teach Your Children – Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
    8. People Got To Be Free – The Rascals
    9. Where Have All The Flowers Gone? – Kingston Trio
    10. What The World Needs Now Is Love – Jackie DeShannon

    The 60s Most “Influenced” Pop Songs

    1. White Rabbit – Jefferson Airplane
    2. MacArthur Park – Richard Harris
    3. Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds – Beatles
    4. Red Red Wine – Neil Diamond
    5. Purple Haze – Jimi Hendrix Experience
    6. The Star Spangled Banner – Jimi Hendrix
    7. I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night) – The Electric Prunes
    8. Tiny Bubbles – Don Ho
    9. Incense and Peppermints – Strawberry Alarm Clock
    10. You Keep Me Hangin’ On – Vanilla Fudge

    The 60s Best Known Garage Band Rock Hits

    1. Louie Louie – The Kingsmen
    2. 96 Tears – ? and the Mysterians
    3. Friday On My Mind – The Easybeats
    4. I Fought The Law – Bobby Fuller Four
    5. Nobody But Me – The Human Beinz
    6. Gimme Gimme Good Lovin – Crazy Elephant
    7. Pushin Too Hard – The Seeds
    8. Psychotic Reaction – Count Five
    9. Keep On Dancin’ – The Gentrys
    10. My Little Red Book – Love
    11. Dougle Shot (Of My Baby’s Love) – The Swinging Medallions
    12. She’s About A Mover – Sir Douglas Quintet
    13. Lies – The Knickerbockers
    14. A Question of Temperature – Balloon Farm
    15. Liar, Liar – The Castaways
    16. Talk Talk – The Music Machine
    17. Bottle Of Wine – The Fireballs
    18. Kick Out The Jams – MC5
    19. Hippy Hippy Shake – Swinging Blue Jeans
    20. Bongo Stomp – Little Joey & the Flips

    The 60s Songs That We Secretly Liked
    (But Didn’t Tell Our Friends)

    1. Papa Oom Mow Mow – Rivingtons
    2. Danke Schoen – Wayne Newton
    3. I’m Into Something Good – Herman’s Hermits
    4. The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss) – Betty Everett
    5. 59th Street Bridge Song (Feeling Groovy) – Simon and Garfunkle
    6. Surfer Joe – The Surfaris
    7. Lemon Tree – Trini Lopez
    8. Sugar Town – Nancy Sinatra
    9. King of the Road – Roger Miller
    10. Ferry Cross The Mersey – Gerry and the Pacemakers
  • Modern Classic Hip Hop Party Hits

    Modern Classic Hip Hop Party Hits

    Classic Hip Hop Party Hits

    2000s Decade Hip Hop/Rap Hits

    1. Yeah! – Usher
    2. Get Low – Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins
    3. Lose Yourself – Eminem
    4. Crank Dat – Soulja Boy
    5. Gold Deggir – Kanye West with Jamie Foxx
    6. Hot In Herre – Nelly
    7. Dance With Me – 112
    8. In Da Club – 50 Cent
    9. 99 Problems – Jay-Z
    10. Lose Control – Missy Elliott Featuring Ciara & Fat Man Scoop
    11. Beware of the Boys (Mundian Tu Bach) – Punjabi MC Featuring Jay-Z
    12. Lose Yourself – Eminem
    13. Like A G6 – Far*East Movement Featuring Cataracs & Dev
    14. Ms. Jackson – Outkast
    15. Danger (Been So Long) – Mystical with Nivea
    16. Shake – Ying Yang Twins
    17. Black and Yellow – Wiz Khalifa
    18. Cleaning Out My Closet – Eminem
    19. Take It To Da House – Trick Daddy ft. Trina
    20. Walk It Out – Unk

    The 90s’ Rap/Hip Hop Hits

    1. My Name Is… – Eminem
    2. California Love – 2Pac Feat. Dr. Dre
    3. Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-A-Lot
    4. Humpty Dance – Digital Underground
    5. Nuttin’ But A G-Thang – Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg
    6. Hip Hop Hooray – Naughty By Nature
    7. U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer
    8. Gangsta’s Paradise – Coolio
    9. Jump Around – House Of Pain
    10. Just A Friend – Biz Markie
    11. Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
    12. Gettin’ Jiggy With It – Will Smith
    13. Shoop – Salt N Pepa
    14. Intergalactic – Beastie Boys
    15. Insane In The Brain – Cypress Hill
    16. Changes – 2Pac
    17. Gin & Juice – Snoop Doggy Dogg
    18. I Wish – Skee-Lo
    19. Tha Crossroads – Bones Thugs-N-Harmony
    20. Wiggle It – 2 In A Room
    21. Mamma Said Knock You Out – L.L. Cool J
    22. Let Me Clear My Throat – DJ Kool
    23. It Was A Good Day – Ice Cube
    24. 1st Of Da Month – Bone Thugs & Harmony
    25. Scenario – A Tribe Called Quest

    80s’ Early Rap/Hip Hop Hits

    1. It Takes Two – Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock
    2. Push It – Salt N Pepa
    3. Bust A Move – Young MC
    4. Joy and Pain – Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock
    5. Wild Thing – Tone Loc
    6. White Lines – Grandmaster Flash
    7. Funky Cold Medina – Tone Loc
    8. It’s Tricky – Run D.M.C.
    9. Da Butt – E.U.
    10. Me, Myself, and I – De La Soul
    11. Brass Monkey – Beastie Boys
    12. Walk This Way – Run D.M.C.
    13. Rapture – Blondie
    14. Apache – The Sugarhill Gang
    15. New York New York – Grand Master Flash
    16. Buffalo Stance – Neneh Cherry
    17. Roxanne, Roxanne – U.T.F.O.
    18. The Roof is on Fire – Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three
    19. Hey Ladies – Beastie Boys
    20. I’m That Type Of Guy – LL Cool J
  • Early 2000s Popular Dance Hits

    Early 2000s Popular Dance Hits

    Early 2000s Pop Dance Hits

    1. I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
    2. Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) – Beyonce
    3. Forget You – Cee Lo Green
    4. California Gurls – Katy Perry Featuring Snoop Dogg
    5. Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, Mya and Pink
    6. The Cha Cha Slide – Mr C The Slide Man
    7. Sexyback – Justin Timberlake
    8. Crazy In Love – Beyonce With Jay-Z
    9. Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani
    10. Hips Don’t Lie – Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean
    11. So What – Pink
    12. Blow – Kesha
    13. The Time (Dirty Bit) – Black Eyed Peas
    14. Bad Romance – Lady Gaga
    15. Dynamite – Taio Cruz
    16. Down – Sean Paul & Lil Wayne
    17. Hot N Cold – Katy Perry
    18. Poker Face – Lady Gaga
    19. Boom Boom Pow – Black Eyed Peas
    20. Don’t Stop The Music – Rihanna
    21. Forever – Chris Brown
    22. Just Dance – Lady Gaga
    23. Fire Burning – Sean Kingston
    24. We R Who We R – Ke$ha
    25. Party In The USA – Miley Cyrus
    26. Jumpin Jumpin – Destiny’s Child
    27. We Like To Party – Venga Boys
    28. Never (Past Tense) – Roc Project
    29. Tik Tok – Kesha
    30. Get The Party Started – Pink
    31. 1,2 Step – Ciara
    32. Pon De Replay – Rihanna
    33. If U Seek Amy – Britney Spears
    34. Rapture – iio
    35. Irreplacable – Beyonce
    36. Hot In Herre – Nelly
    37. Wall To Wall – Chrsi Brown
    38. Around The World (La La la La La) – ATC
    39. Blame It – Jamie Foxx and T-Pain
    40. Disturbia – Rihanna

    The 2000s R&B Dance Hits 1. Low – Flo Rida featuring T-Pain

    2. Yeah! – Usher with Lil Jon & Ludacris
    3. What’s My Name – Rihanna featuring Drake
    4. The Way I Are – Timbaland, Keri Hilson and D.O.E.
    5. Club Can’t Handle Me – Flo Rida Featuring David Guetta
    6. Ignition – R Kelly
    7. Baby Boy – Beyonce with Sean Paul
    8. Closer – Ne-Yo
    9. Forever – Chris Brown
    10. Cyclone – Baby Bash & T-Pain
    11. Ride Wit Me – Nelly ft. St. Lunatics
    12. DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love – Usher featuring Pitbull
    13. Young’n (Holla Back) – Fabolous
    14. Boom Boom Pow – Black Eyed Peas
    15. Yeah 3X – Chris Brown
    16. Step In Th Name of Love – R Kelly
    17. Hey Baby (Drop It To The Floor) – Pitbull featuring T-Pain
    18. Kiss Kiss – Chris Brown
    19. Get Up – Ciara Featuring Chamillionaire
    20. We Belong Together – Mariah Carey
    21. Bootylicious – Destiny’s Child
    22. U Got It Bad – Usher
    23. Tonight (I’m Loving You) – Enrique Iglesias Featuring Ludacris & DJ Frank E
    24. Breathe Stretch Shake – Mase featuring P Diddy
    25. 1,2 Step – Ciara featuring Missy Elliot

    2000s Reggaeton

    1. Gasolina – Daddy Yankee
    2. I Know You Want Me (Calle Oche) – Pitbull
    3. Rompe – Daddy Yankee
    4. Temperature – Sean Paul
    5. Oye Mi Canto – Nore feat. Daddy Yankee
    6. Calabria – Enur Featuring Natasja
    7. Tempted To Touch – Rupee
    8. Move Ya Body – Nina Sky
    9. Bonanza (Belly Dancer) – Akon
    10. It Wasn’t Me – Shaggy feat. Ricardo Ducent
    11. We Be Burnin’ – Sean Paul
    12. Gimme the Light – Sean Paul
    13. You Turn Me On – Kevin Lyttle
    14. Burn It Up – R. Kelly featuring Wysin and Yandell
    15. King of the Dancehall – Beenie Man
    16. Dude – Beenie Man feat. Ms. Thing
    17. Reggaeton Latino – Don Omar
    18. Feel It Boy – Beenie Man
    19. Rakata – Wisin Y Yandel
    20. Get Busy – Sean Paul

    2000s Decade Hip Hop/Rap Hits

    1. Yeah! – Usher
    2. Get Low – Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz Featuring Ying Yang Twins
    3. Lose Yourself – Eminem
    4. Crank Dat – Soulja Boy
    5. Gold Deggir – Kanye West with Jamie Foxx
    6. Hot In Herre – Nelly
    7. Dance With Me – 112
    8. In Da Club – 50 Cent
    9. 99 Problems – Jay-Z
    10. Lose Control – Missy Elliott Featuring Ciara & Fat Man Scoop
    11. Beware of the Boys (Mundian Tu Bach) – Punjabi MC Featuring Jay-Z
    12. Lose Yourself – Eminem
    13. Like A G6 – Far*East Movement Featuring Cataracs & Dev
    14. Ms. Jackson – Outkast
    15. Danger (Been So Long) – Mystical with Nivea
    16. Shake – Ying Yang Twins
    17. Black and Yellow – Wiz Khalifa
    18. Cleaning Out My Closet – Eminem
    19. Take It To Da House – Trick Daddy ft. Trina
    20. Walk It Out – Unk

    The 2000s Techno Pop Dance Hits

    1. Kernkraft 400 – Zombie Nation
    2. One More Time – Daft Punk
    3. Sandstorm – Darude
    4. Call On Me – Eric Prydz
    5. Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff – Deadmau5
    6. Everytime We Touch – Cascada
    7. Satisfaction – Benny Benassi
    8. Sexy Chick – David Guetta feat. Akon
    9. Heaven – DJ Sammy & Yanou
    10. Evacuate The Dancefloor – Cascada
    11. Something – Lasgo
    12. Da Funk – Daft Punk
    13. Listen To Your Heart – D.H.T. feat. Edmee
    14. Ohh la La – Goldfrapp
    15. Bulletproof – La Roux
  • Dance Hits of the 1980s

    Dance Hits of the 1980s

    80s Music vs. 70s Disco

    Disco emerged in the mid-1970s and was characterized by a strong beat, four-on-the-floor rhythm, and a focus on rhythm and melody. It was inspired by funk, soul, and Latin music and was often performed in dance clubs. Disco music was heavily associated with the rise of the dance culture and was often criticized for its repetitive and formulaic sound.

    On the other hand, 80s dance music was a more diverse genre that incorporated elements of funk, soul, and pop music. Unlike disco, which was limited to a specific style, 80s dance music allowed for more creative expression and experimentation. The music of the 80s was heavily influenced by synthesizers and drum machines, which gave it a distinctive electronic sound. Many 80s dance tracks were upbeat, energetic, and designed for dance floors, but there were also ballads and other slower-paced songs incorporating dance elements.

    80s dance music connected with audiences in several ways. Firstly, the music was upbeat and energetic, which encouraged people to get up and dance. This was especially the case with disco music, which had its roots in dance clubs and was designed to get people moving. With the popularity of dance clubs and discos, people had more opportunities to experience dance music in a live setting.

    Secondly, 80s dance music often had a strong beat and simple, repetitive lyrics that were easy to sing along to. This made it more accessible and fun for people to dance to, regardless of their musical knowledge or experience.

    Thirdly, the visual aspect of 80s dance music was also a key factor in connecting with audiences. Music videos became increasingly popular during the 80s, and many dance music videos were filled with colorful and eye-catching images that helped to engage viewers.

    Finally, 80s dance music also connected with audiences on an emotional level. The upbeat and optimistic themes of many dance songs were in stark contrast to the time’s economic uncertainty and social unrest. They offered a temporary escape from the realities of life.

    80s Dance Hits

    1. Funkytown – Lipps Inc.
    2. Electric Boogie – Marcia Griffiths
    3. Let’s Groove – Earth Wind and Fire
    4. Push It – Salt N Pepa
    5. Superfreak – Rick James
    6. Celebration – Kool and the Gang
    7. It’s Raining Men – The Weather Girls
    8. Footloose – Kenny Loggins
    9. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper
    10. Love Shack – B-52s
    11. You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
    12. Double Dutch Bus – Frankie Smith
    13. Give It To Me Baby – Rick James
    14. Mony Mony – Billy Idol
    15. Into The Groove – Madonna
    16. Pump Up the Jam – Technotronic
    17. Emotional Rescue – Rolling Stones
    18. She’ A Bad Mama Jama – Carl Carlton
    19. What I Like About You – The Romantics
    20. Addicted To Love – Robert Palmer
    21. Feels Like I’m In Love – Kelly Marie
    22. Walk This Way – Run D.M.C. with Aerosmith
    23. Mickey – Toni Basil
    24. (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party) – Beastie Boys
    25. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston
    26. (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley with Jennifer Warnes
    27. Mustapha Dance – The Clash
    28. Conga – Miami Sound Machine
    29. Jump – Van Halen
    30. Pump Up The Volume – M/A/R/R/S
    31. Let’s Hear It For The Boy – Deniece Williams
    32. Just Got Paid – Johnny Kemp
    33. Wake Me Up Before You Go Go – Wham featuring George Michael
    34. Relax – Frankie Goes To Hollywood
    35. Upside Down – Diana Ross
    36. So Many Men, So Little Time – Miquel Brown
    37. Let’s Go Crazy – Prince
    38. Tainted Love – Soft Cell
    39. Kiss – Prince
    40. We Are Family – Sister Sledge
    41. Whip It – Devo
    42. Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor
    43. **1999** – Prince
    44. Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel
    45. Babe, We’re Gonna Love Tonight – Lime
    46. Jam On It – Newcleus
    47. Ladies Night – Kool and The Gang
    48. Lucky Star – Madonna
    49. She Blinded Me With Science – Thomas Dolby
    50. Planet Rock – Afrika Bambaataa
    51. Holiday – Madonna
    52. Everybody Have Fun Tonight – Wang Chung
    53. Don’t You Want Me – Human League
    54. Murphy’s Law – Cheri
    55. Take Your Time (Do It Right) – S.O.S. Band
    56. Physical – Olivia Newton-John
    57. Start Me Up – Rolling Stones
    58. Situation – Yaz
    59. Get Down On It – Kool and the Gang
    60. Let It Whip – Dazz Band
    61. Let’s Dance – David Bowie
    62. Roll With It – Steve Winwood
    63. Last Night a DJ Saved My Life – Indeep
    64. I’m So Excited – Pointer Sisters
    65. Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) – Billy Ocean
    66. Mandalay – La Flavour
    67. Safety Dance – Men Without Hats
    68. Birthday Suit – Johnny Kemp
    69. The Men All Pause – Klymaxx
    70. What’s On Your Mind (Pure Energy) – Information Society
    71. Lady (You Bring Me Up) – Commodores
    72. R.O.C.K. In The USA – John Cougar Mellencamp
    73. Genius Of Love – Tom Tom Club
    74. Don Quichotte – Magazine 60
    75. You Dropped A Bomb On Me – Gap Band

    Michael Jackson/ Jacksons/ J-5

    1. Billy Jean – Michael Jackson
    2. Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson
    3. Thriller – Michael Jackson
    4. ABC – Jackson Five
    5. Beat It – Michael Jackson
    6. I Want You Back – Jackson Five
    7. Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground) – Jacksons
    8. Dancing Machine – Jacksons
    9. Wanna Be Startin’ Something – Michael Jackson
    10. Rock With You – Michael Jackson
    11. Blame It On The Boogie
    12. Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson
    13. The Love You Save – Jackson 5
    14. Enjoy Yourself – The Jacksons
    15. Smooth Criminal – Michael Jackson
    16. The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
    17. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) – Michael Jackson
    18. Rockin’ Robin – Michael Jackson
    19. Bad – Michael Jackson
    20. Black Or White – Michael Jackson
    21. Off The Wall – Michael Jackson
    22. Remember The Time – Michael Jackson
    23. Dirty Diana – Michael Jackson
    24. Never Can Say Goodbye – Jackson 5
    25. State of Shock – The Jacksons with Mick Jagger

    80s’ Biggest Movie Soundtrack Hits

    1. Footloose – Kenny Loggins
    2. You Lost That Lovin’ Feeling – Righteous Brothers
    3. The Time of My Life – Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
    4. Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
    5. I’m Alright – Kenny Loggins
    6. Old Time Rock and Roll – Bob Seger
    7. Don’t You Forget About Me – Simple Minds
    8. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler
    9. Fame – Irene Cara
    10. St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion) – John Parr
    11. Flashdance (What A Feeling) – Irene Cara
    12. Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) – Phil Collins
    13. On The Dark Side – Eddie and the Cruisers
    14. Burning Heart – Survivor
    15. Take My Breath Away – Berlin
    16. What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
    17. Chariots Of Fire Theme – Vangelis
    18. The Power Of Love – Huey Lewis and the News
    19. Batdance – Prince
    20. In The Air Tonight – Phil Collins

    1980s – Early Rap/Hip Hop Hits

    1. It Takes Two – Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock
    2. Push It – Salt N Pepa
    3. Bust A Move – Young MC
    4. Joy and Pain – Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock
    5. Wild Thing – Tone Loc
    6. White Lines – Grandmaster Flash
    7. Funky Cold Medina – Tone Loc
    8. It’s Tricky – Run D.M.C.
    9. Da Butt – E.U.
    10. Me, Myself, and I – De La Soul
    11. Brass Monkey – Beastie Boys
    12. Walk This Way – Run D.M.C.
    13. Rapture – Blondie
    14. Apache – The Sugarhill Gang
    15. New York New York – Grand Master Flash
    16. Buffalo Stance – Neneh Cherry
    17. Roxanne, Roxanne – U.T.F.O.
    18. The Roof is on Fire – Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three
    19. Hey Ladies – Beastie Boys
    20. I’m That Type Of Guy – LL Cool J

    80s’ Electronica Dance

    1. Planet Rock – Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force
    2. Jam On It – Newcleus
    3. Pump Up the Volume – M/A/R/R/S
    4. Blue Monday – New Order
    5. Situation – Yazoo
    6. Axel F – Harold Faltermeyer
    7. White Horse – Laid Back
    8. Rockit – Herbie Hancock
    9. What’s On Your Mind? (Pure Energy) – Information Society
    10. Ride On Time – Black Box
  • Top 100 70s Pre-Disco & Rock Party Hits

    Top 100 70s Pre-Disco & Rock Party Hits

    Pre-Disco & Rock Party Dance Hits

    1. Lady Marmalade – LaBelle
    2. Got To Give It Up – Marvin Gaye
    3. Dance To The Music – Sly and the Family Stone (1968)
    4. Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
    5. ABC – Jackson Five
    6. Proud Mary – Ike and Tina Turner
    7. More Today Than Yesterday – Spiral Staircase
    8. You’ll Never Find – Lou Rawls
    9. Rock The Boat – Hues Corporation
    10. Grazing In The Grass – Friends Of Distinction
    11. I Want You Back – Jackson Five
    12. You’re My First, My Last, My Everything – Barry White
    13. The Hustle – Van McCoy
    14. Jackie Wilson Said – Van Morrison
    15. Venus – The Shocking Blue
    16. Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
    17. The Love You Save – Jackson Five
    18. Theme From Shaft – Isaac Hayes
    19. Low Rider – War
    20. Superstition – Stevie Wonder
    21. Love Train – The O’Jays
    22. Give Me Just a Little More Time – Chairmen Of The Board
    23. Tell Me Something Good – Rufus
    24. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) – Sly and The Family Stone
    25. Groove Me – King Floyd
    26. Tighter, Tighter – Alive & Kickin
    27. Jungle Boogie – Kool and The Gang
    28. Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
    29. Dancing Machine – Jackson Five
    30. You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate
    31. Cisco Kid – War
    32. I’ll Take You There – The Staple Singers
    33. Stoned Love – The Supremes
    34. Boogie Down – Eddie Kendricks
    35. Treat Her Like a Lady – Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
    36. Rockin Robin – Michael Jackson
    37. Superfly – Curtis Mayfield
    38. Freddie’s Dead (Theme From ‘Superfly’) – Curtis Mayfield
    39. For The Love Of Money – The O’Jays
    40. Montego Bay – Bobby Bloom
    41. Fly Robin Fly – Silver Convention
    42. In The Summertime – Mungo Jerry
    43. I Just Want To Celebrate – Rare Earth
    44. I Want To Take You Higher – Sly and the Family Stone
    45. Spanish Hustle – Fatback Band
    46. The Sound Of Philadelphia – MFSB
    47. Mr. Big Stuff – Jean Knight
    48. Back Stabbers – O’Jays
    49. Mam’s Pearl – Jackson Five
    50. Soul Makossa – Manu Dibango

    The Early 70s’ Rock Party Hits

    1. Old Time Rock and Roll – Bob Seger
    2. Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
    3. Joy To The World – Three Dog Night
    4. Takin Care of Business – BTO (Bachman Turner Overdrive)
    5. Brown Sugar – Rolling Stones
    6. The Loco-Motion – Grand Funk Railroad
    7. Gimme Gimme Good Lovin – Crazy Elephant
    8. Thank God I’m a Country Boy – John Denver
    9. Crockadile Rock – Elton John
    10. Get Back – The Beatles
    11. Rosalita – Bruce Springsteen
    12. Burning Love – Elvis Presley
    13. Some Kind of Wonderful – Grand Funk Railroad
    14. Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett
    15. Sooner Or Later – Grass Roots
    16. Kung Fu Fighting – Carl Douglas
    17. Rock and Roll All Night – Kiss
    18. Maggie May – Rod Stewart
    19. Rock and Roll – Led Zeppelin
    20. Green Eyed Lady – Sugarloaf
    21. My Sharona – The Knack
    22. Dancing In The Moonlight – King Harvest
    23. Only The Good Die Young – Billy Joel
    24. No No Song – Ringo Starr
    25. Hooked On A Feeling – B.J. Thomas
    26. Spinning Wheel – Blood Sweat and Tears
    27. Bang A Gong (Get It On) – T Rex
    28. Proud Mary – Creedence Clearwater Revival
    29. Vehicle – Ides Of March
    30. Lean On Me – Bill Withers
    31. Come and Get Your Love – Redbone
    32. She’s a Lady – Tom Jones
    33. Pick Up The Pieces – Average White Band
    34. Temptation Eyes – The Grass Roots
    35. Oye Como Va – Santana
    36. Long Tall Glasses (I Can Dance) – Leo Sayer
    37. No Matter What – Badfinger
    38. I Woke Up In Love This Morning – Partridge Family
    39. Hot Smoke and Sassafrass – The Bubble Puppy
    40. Son Of a Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
    41. Smokin In The Boys Room – Brownsville Station
    42. Domino – Van Morrison
    43. Love Her Madly – The Doors
    44. Go All The Way – The Raspberries
    45. The Rapper – Jaggerz
    46. We’re An American Band – Grand Funk Railroad
    47. Roundabout – Yes
    48. Reeling In The Years – Steely Dan
    49. Kick Out The Jams – MC5
    50. Hocus Pocus – Focus

     

     

  • Top 100 Oldies 1964-1968

    Top 100 Oldies 1964-1968

    Top 100 Oldies 1964-ish through 1968-ish

    1. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
    2. Respect – Aretha Franklin
    3. I’m a Believer – The Monkees
    4. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
    5. I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honeybunch) – Four Tops
    6. Hang On Sloopy – The McCoys
    7. My Girl – Temptations
    8. Ain’t Too Proud To Beg – The Temptations
    9. Twist and Shout – Beatles
    10. Worst That Can Happen – The Brooklyn Bridge
    11. Heatwave – Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
    12. Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
    13. You Can’t Hurry Love – Supremes
    14. Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
    15. I Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles
    16. Soul Man – Sam and Dave
    17. Devil With The Blue Dress/Good Golly Miss Molly – Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels
    18. Fun Fun Fun – Beach Boys
    19. Get Ready – Temptations
    20. I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
    21. Time Is On My Side – The Rolling Stones
    22. Mony Mony – Tommy James and the Shondells
    23. Son Of A Preacher Man – Dusty Springfield
    24. I’m Into Something Good – Herman’s Hermits
    25. Sweet Soul Music – Arthur Conley
    26. This Old Heart Of Mine – Isley Brothers
    27. Ain’t Nothin Like The Real Thing – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
    28. Baby, I Need Your Loving – Four Tops
    29. (Sittin’ On) the Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
    30. Jenny take a Ride – Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels
    31. Paperback Writer – The Beatles
    32. Proud Mary – Creedence Clearwater Revival
    33. (Just Like) Romeo and Juliet – The Reflections
    34. But It’s Alright – J.J. Jackson
    35. House Of The Rising Sun – The Animals
    36. Good Vibrations – Beach Boys
    37. La La Means I Love You – Del-Phonics
    38. Let’s Hang On! – 4 Seasons
    39. (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher – Jackie Wilson
    40. Stop! In The Name Of Love – The Supremes
    41. I’m Not Your Stepping Stone – The Monkees
    42. Oh, Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
    43. Everyday People – Sly and the Family Stone
    44. Nobody But Me – Human Beinz
    45. Time Won’t Let Me – The Outsiders
    46. Rag Doll – 4 Seasons
    47. I Fought The Law – Bobby Fuller Four
    48. I Think We’re Alone Now – Tommy James and the Shondells
    49. Wooly Bully – Sam The Sham and the Pharaohs
    50. Crimson and Clover – Tommy James and the Shondells
    51. Memphis – Johnny Rivers
    52. California Dreaming – The Mamas and the Papas
    53. Working My Way Back To You – 4 Seasons
    54. A Lover’s Concerto – The Toys
    55. Gimme Some Lovin’ – Spencer Davis Group
    56. Dawn (Go Away) – 4 Seasons
    57. Born To Be Wild – Steppenwolf
    58. God Only Knows – The Beach Boys
    59. 1-2-3 – Len Barry
    60. Rainy Day Woman #12 & 35 – Bob Dylan
    61. Opus 17 (Don’t You Worry ‘Bout Me) – 4 Seasons
    62. Foxey Lady – Jimi Hendrix
    63. Dancing In The Street – Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
    64. Love Me Two Times – The Doors
    65. Crying Time – Ray Charles
    66. I Thank You – Sam and Dave
    67. Hey Jude – The Beatles
    68. Midnight Confessions – Grass Roots
    69. Cool Jerk – The Capitols
    70. It’s Not Unusual – Tom Jones
    71. Going To a Go-Go – The Miracles
    72. You Never Can Tell – Chuck Berry
    73. Happy Together – The Turtles
    74. Papa’s Got A Brand New Bag – James Brown
    75. Land of 1000 Dances – Cannibal and the Headhunters
    76. Don’t Worry Baby – Beach Boys
    77. Try a Little Tenderness – Otis Redding
    78. How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You – Marvin Gaye
    79. Hold On! I’m a Comin’ – Sam and Dave
    80. Goin’ Out Of My Head – Little Anthony and the Imperials
    81. Along Comes Mary – The Association
    82. Yesterday – The Beatles
    83. Expressway To Your Heart – Soul Survivors
    84. California Sun – Rivieras
    85. Black Is Black – Los Lobos
    86. Just Like A Woman – Bob Dylan
    87. Shotgun – Jr. Walker and the All-Stars
    88. Cold Sweat – James Brown
    89. Glad All Over – Dave Clark Five
    90. Ain’t That Peculiar – Marvin Gaye
    91. Chain Of Fools – Aretha Franklin
    92. G.T.O. – Ronny and the Daytonas
    93. Suzie Q – Creedence Clearwater Revival
    94. Too Many Fish In The Sea – The Marvelettes
    95. Stay – 4 Seasons
    96. Tighten Up – Archie Bell and the Drells
    97. The Way You Do The Things You Do – Temptations
    98. A Little Bit Of Soul – Music Explosion
    99. Please, Please, Please – James Brown
    100. See You In September – The Happenings

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  • Top 100 Doo Wop Hits 1950s-1960s

    Top 100 Doo Wop Hits 1950s-1960s

    • Top 100 Doo-Wop Hits

    About Doo-Wop Songs: The PCM Doo Wop list is based first and foremost, on the most well-known and recognized “oldies” Doo Wop songs, the songs that had the biggest influence on the genre, and songs that best represented Doo-Wop of the era. Take our 1960 Quiz!

    Doo Wop Song List

    		1. Up On The Roof – The Drifters
    		2. In The Still Of The Nite – Five Satins
    		3. Earth Angel – The Penguins
    		4. I Only Have Eyes For You – The Flamingos
    		5. Blue Moon – Marcels
    		6. The Lion Sleeps Tonight – The Tokens
    		7. At The Hop – Danny and the Juniors
    		8. Little Darlin’ – Diamonds
    		9. The Great Pretender – The Platters
    		10. Little Star – Elegants
    		11. Goodnight Sweetheart Goodnight – The Spaniels
    		12. Stay – Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs
    		13. There’s a Moon Out Tonight – The Capris
    		14. When You Dance – The Turbans
    		15. Morse Code of Love – The Capris
    		16. You Belong To Me – The Capris
    		17. Daddy’s Home – Shep and the Limelights
    		18. Heart And Soul – Cleftones
    		19. Gee – The Crows
    		20. Big Girls Don’t Cry – Four Seasons
    		21. Denise – Randy and the Rainbows
    		22. Only You – The Platters
    		23. Papa Oom-Mow-Mow – Rivingtons
    		24. Come Go With Me – Del-Vikings
    		25. 16 Candles – The Crests
    		26. Book Of Love – Monotones
    		27. Speedoo – Cadillacs
    		28. Tonite Tonite – The Mello-Kings
    		29. The ABC’s Of Love – Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers
    		30. Walk Like A Man – Four Seasons
    		31. Pretty Little Angel Eyes – Curtis Lee
    		32. Tonight’s The Night – Shirelles
    		33. Little Girl Of Mine – Cleftones
    		34. Sh-Boom – The Chords
    		35. Silhouettes – The Rays
    		36. Why Do Fools Fall In Love – Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers
    		37. I Wonder Why – Dion & the Belmonts
    		38. Twilight Time – The Platters
    		39. A Teenager In Love – Dion & the Belmonts
    		40. Love Potion No. 9 – Clovers
    		41. Story Untold – The Nutmegs
    		42. Duke Of Earl – Gene Chandler
    		43. So Much In Love – The Tymes
    		44. Oh What A Night – The Dells
    		45. Smokey Joe’s Cafe – The Robins
    		46. Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop – Little Anthony & the Imperials
    		47. Sunday Kind of Love – The Harptones
    		48. Remember Then – Earls
    		49. My Prayer – The Platters
    		50. Get A Job – The Silhouettes
    		51. Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home) – Impalas
    		52. Diamonds and Pearls – The Paradons
    		53. Where or When – Dion and the Belmonts
    		54. You’re So Fine – Falcons
    		55. Close Your Eyes – The Five Keys
    		56. Deserie – The Charts
    		57. Have You Heard – The Duprees
    		58. Sherry – Four Seasons
    		59. Trickle, Trickle – Videos
    		60. You Baby You – Cleftones
    		61. Mr. Lee – Bobbettes
    		62. Ruby Baby – Drifters
    		63. Come Softly To Me – The Fleetwoods
    		64. Tell Me Why – Dion and the Belmonts
    		65. Whispering Bells – Del-Vikings
    		66. Come Back My Love – Wrens
    		67. Lollipop – The Chordettes
    		68. Walking Along – Solitaires
    		69. Til Then – The Classics
    		70. I Only Want You – Passions
    		71. Yakety Yak – Coasters
    		72. Charlie Brown – Coasters
    		73. Lily Maebelle – Valentines
    		74. I Want You To Be My Girl – Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers
    		75. Hushabye – Mystics
    		76. I Believe – The Earls
    		77. I’ll Be Forever Loving You – El Dorados
    		78. Rama Lama Ding Dong – Edsels
    		79. The Angels Listened In – Crests
    		80. Since I Don’t Have You – Skyliners
    		81. Play Those Oldies, Mr. DeeJay – Anthony and the Sophomores
    		82. Once In A While – The Chimes
    		83. What Time Is It? – The Volumes
    		84. Barbara Ann – Regents
    		85. Candy Girl – Four Seasons
    		86. Church Bells May Ring – The Willows OR The Diamonds
    		87. My True Story – The Jive Five
    		88. Never Let You Go – Five Discs
    		89. (You’ve Got The Magic Touch) – The Drifters
    		90. Dance By The Light Of The Moon – Olympics
    		91. Coney Island Baby – The Excellents
    		92. Babalu’s Wedding Day – Eternals
    		93. I Love You – The Volumes
    		94. My Girlfriend – Cadillacs
    		95. Step By Step – Crests
    		96. Tell Me Why – Norman Fox and the Rob Roys
    		97. Unchained Melody – Vito & the Salutations
    		98. I’m So Young – The Students
    		99. Searchin’ – Coasters
    		100. When We Get Married – The Dreamlovers
  • Top 100+ Oldies 1959-1963

    Top 100+ Oldies 1959-1963

    Top Oldies – 1959-1963/1964

    Oldies: Pre-Beatles The post-50s-pre-Beatles brought an amazing and often under-estimated, even forgotten, selection of quality popular music. This Era of Pop Music brought us the Girl Groups, Phil Spectre, and the post-do-wop sound of rock and roll. After this era, the Beatles changed music again.

    The Top Instrumentals 1959-1963/4

    1. Yakety Sax – Boots Randolph
    2. Miserlou – Dick Dale
    3. The Stripper – Davis Rose
    4. Take Five – Dave Brubeck Quartet
    5. Wipe Out – The Surfaris
    6. Green Onions – Booker T and the MG’s
    7. Desafinado – Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd
    8. Raw-Hide – Link Wray
    9. Bunny Hop – The Applejacks
    10. Alley Cat – Bent Fabric and His Piano

    The Top Oldies With Words 1959-1963/4

    1. Mack The Knife – Bobby Darin
    2. At Last – Etta James
    3. The Twist – Chubby Checker
    4. Crazy – Patsy Cline
    5. Stand By Me – Ben E. King
    6. The Lion Sleeps Tonight – The Tokens
    7. Under The Boardwalk – The Drifters
    8. Runaround Sue – Dion
    9. Surfin’ USA – Beach Boys
    10. What’d I Say – Ray Charles
    11. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do – Neil Sedaka
    12. It’s Just A Matter Of Time – Brooke Benton
    13. Heat Wave – Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
    14. Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen – Neil Sedaka
    15. Sleep Walk – Santo and Johnny
    16. Surfin’ Safari – Beach Boys
    17. La Bamba – Ritchie Valens
    18. Big Girls Don’t Cry – The 4 Seasons
    19. Chapel Of Love – Dixie Cups
    20. Pretty Little Angel Eyes – Curtis Lee
    21. Louie Louie – The Kingsmen
    22. Volare – Bobby Rydell
    23. Beyond The Sea – Bobby Darin
    24. Bristol Stomp – The Dovells
    25. I Only Have Eyes For You – The Flamingos
    26. Do You Love Me – The Contours
    27. Wild One – Bobby Rydell
    28. Be My Baby – The Ronettes
    29. Lonely Teardrops – Jackie Wilson
    30. Daddy’s Home – Sheb and the Limelites
    31. A Teenager In Love – Dion & the Belmonts
    32. South Street – The Orlons
    33. The Loco-Motion – Little Eva
    34. My Boyfriend’s Back – The Angels
    35. Save The Last Dance For Me – The Drifters
    36. Sherry – The 4 Seasons
    37. Harbor Lights – The Platters
    38. Hey! Baby – Bruce Channel
    39. Leader of the Pack – Shangri-Las
    40. Kansas City – Wilbert Harrison
    41. Up On The Roof – The Drifters
    42. Some Kind of Wonderful – The Drifters
    43. I Fall To Pieces – Patsy Cline
    44. Back In The U.S.A. – Chuck Berry
    45. Mickey’s Monkey – The Miracles
    46. Only Sixteen – Sam Cooke
    47. You Can’t Sit Down – Dovells
    48. There’s a Moon Out Tonight – The Capris
    49. Our Day Will Come – Ruby and the Romantics
    50. Come Softly Yo Me – Fleetwoods
    51. Misty – Johnny Mathis
    52. Johnny Angel – Shelly Fabres
    53. Sealed With A Kiss – Brian Hyland
    54. Let’s Twist Again – Chubby Checker
    55. Pride and Joy – Marvin Gaye
    56. Party Lights – Claudine Clark
    57. Put Your Head On My Shoulder – Paul Anka
    58. Monkey Time – Major Vance
    59. The Wah Watusi – The Orlons
    60. Denise – Randy and the Rainbows
    61. Georgia On My Mind – Ray Charles
    62. On Broadway – The Drifters
    63. Wonderful World – Sam Cooke
    64. Hey Paula – Paul and Paula
    65. Dedicated To The One I Love – The Shirelles
    66. I Adore Him – The Angels
    67. Lovers Who Wander – Dion
    68. Surfer Girl – Beach Boys
    69. (Night Time Is) The Right Time – Ray Charles
    70. Then He Kissed Me – The Crystals
    71. Hello Mary Lou – Ricky Nelson
    72. Wildwood Days – Bobby Rydell
    73. When Will I Be Loved – The Every Brothers
    74. One Fine Day – The Chiffons
    75. This Magic Moment – The Drifters
    76. Remember (Walkin’ In The Sand) – The Shangri-Las
    77. Are You Lonesome To-Night? – Elvis Presley
    78. Don’t Hang Up – The Orlons
    79. Personality – Lloyd Price
    80. Having A Party – Sam Cooke
    81. He’s A Rebel – The Crystals
    82. (The Best Part Of) Breakin’ Up – The Ronettes
    83. Hushabye – The Mystics
    84. 409 – Beach Boys
    85. Will You Love Me Tomorrow – The Shirelles
    86. Dream Baby – Roy Orbison
    87. It Doesn’t Matter Anymore – Buddy Holly
    88. Baby Its You – The Shirelles
    89. Tossin’ and Turnin’ – Bobby Lewis
    90. The End of the World – Skeeter Davis
    91. Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles
    92. Last Kiss – J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers
    93. Who Put The Bomp – Barry Mann
    94. Busted – Ray Charles
    95. There Goes My Baby – The Drifters
    96. Surfin – The Beach Boys
    97. Swingin’ School – Bobby Rydell
    98. 1-2-3 – Len Barry
    99. Charlie Brown – The Coasters
    100. Shout! Shout! Knock Yourself Out – Ernie Mareska
    101. Spanish Harlem – Ben E. King
    102. Baby It’s Cold Outside – Ray Charles and Betty Carter
    103. Runaway – Del Shannon
    104. Let’s Stomp – Bbby Comstock
    105. Sweet Nothins – Brenda Lee
    106. Dead Man’s Curve – Jan & Dean
    107. Sea Cruise – Frankie Ford
    108. Be True To Your School – Beach Boys
    109. Where Or When – Dion and the Belmonts
    110. Chains – The Cookies
    111. Money – Barrett Strong
    112. Bongo Stomp – Little Joey and the Flips
    113. Shimmy Shimmy Ko-Ko-Bop – Little Anthony and the Imperials
    114. Palisades Park – Fredie Cannon
    115. Bongo Rock – Preston Epps
    116. Beechwood 4-5789 – The Marvelettes
    117. Baby, I Love You – Ronettes
    118. Town Without Pity – Gene Pitney
    119. Cupid – Sam Cooke
    120. (Down At) Papa Joes – The Dixiebelles
    121. Everybody Loves To Cha Cha Cha – Sam Cooke
    122. Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow – The Rivingtons
    123. Poison Ivy – The Coasters
    124. Remember Then – The Earls
    125. Along Came Jones – The Coasters
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