Greatest Songs of All Time

The Greatest Songs of All Time, spanning genres and eras, unite in a definitive list that celebrates the universal power of music. This collection transcends boundaries, offering a mosaic of sounds that have touched hearts and ignited passions across generations.

Embark on a journey through musical history, revisiting the melodies and lyrics that have become landmarks in the landscape of sound.

The Greatest Songs of All Time and Artists rankings are based on weekly performance on the Hot 100 (from its inception on Aug. 4, 1958, through July 21, 2018).  We are working to update this list through 2022.  We hope to have this done shortly!

Songs are ranked based on an inverse point system, with weeks at No. 1 earning the greatest value and weeks at lower spots earning the least.

Due to changes in chart methodology over the years, eras are weighted differently to account for chart turnover rates during various periods. Artists are ranked based on a formula blending performance, as outlined above, of all of their Hot 100 chart entries.

1THE TWIST
Chubby Checker
US Release: 1960
2SMOOTH
Santana Feat. Rob Thomas
US Release: 1999
3MACK THE KNIFE
Bobby Darin
US Release: 1959
4UPTOWN FUNK!
Mark Ronson Feat. Bruno Mars
US Release: 2015
5HOW DO I LIVE
Leann Rimes
US Release: 1997
6PARTY ROCK ANTHEM
LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock
US Release: 2011
7I GOTTA FEELING
The Black Eyed Peas
US Release: 2009
8MACARENA (BAYSIDE BOYS MIX)
Los Del Rio
US Release: 1996
9SHAPE OF YOU
Ed Sheeran
US Release: 2017
10PHYSICAL
Olivia Newton-John
US Release: 1981
11YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE
Debby Boone
US Release: 1977
12HEY JUDE
The Beatles
US Release: 1968
13CLOSER
The Chainsmokers Feat. Halsey
US Release: 2016
14WE BELONG TOGETHER
Mariah Carey
US Release: 2005
15UN-BREAK MY HEART
Toni Braxton
US Release: 1996
16YEAH!
Usher Feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris
US Release: 2004
17BETTE DAVIS EYES
Kim Carnes
US Release: 1981
18ENDLESS LOVE
Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
US Release: 1981
19TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT (GONNA BE ALRIGHT)
Rod Stewart
US Release: 1976
20YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME/FOOLISH GAMES
Jewel
US Release: 1997
21(EVERYTHING I DO) I DO IT FOR YOU
Bryan Adams
US Release: 1991
22I’LL MAKE LOVE TO YOU
Boyz II Men
US Release: 1994
23THE THEME FROM “A SUMMER PLACE”
Percy Faith & His Orchestra
US Release: 1960
24LE FREAK
Chic
US Release: 1978
25HOW DEEP IS YOUR LOVE
Bee Gees
US Release: 1977
26EYE OF THE TIGER
Survivor
US Release: 1982
27WE FOUND LOVE
Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris
US Release: 2011
28LOW
Flo Rida Feat. T-Pain
US Release: 2008
29JUST WANT TO BE YOUR EVERYTHING
Andy Gibb
US Release: 1977
30TOO CLOSE
Next
US Release: 1998
31EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE
The Police
US Release: 1983
32SOMEBODY THAT I USED TO KNOW
Gotye Feat. Kimbra
US Release: 2012
33DESPACITO
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee Feat. Justin Bieber
US Release: 2017
34FLASHDANCE… WHAT A FEELING
Irene Cara
US Release: 1983
35ROLLING IN THE DEEP
Adele
US Release: 2011
36TOSSIN’ AND TURNIN’
Bobby Lewis
US Release: 1961
37THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS
Johnny Horton
US Release: 1959
38ONE SWEET DAY
Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
US Release: 1995
39TRULY MADLY DEEPLY
Savage Garden
US Release: 1998
40SILLY LOVE SONGS
Wings
US Release: 1976
41LET’S GET IT ON
Marvin Gaye
US Release: 1976
42NIGHT FEVER
Bee Gees
US Release: 1978
43ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST
Queen
US Release: 1980
44SAY SAY SAY
Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson
US Release: 1983
45HOW YOU REMIND ME
Nickelback
US Release: 2011
46TIE A YELLOW RIBBON ROUND THE OLE OAK TREE
Dawn Feat. Tony Orlando
US Release: 1973
47IT’S ALL IN THE GAME
Tommy Edwards
US Release: 1958
48I WANT TO HOLD YOUR HAND
The Beatles
US Release: 1964
49SHADOW DANCING
Andy Gibb
US Release: 1978
50CALL ME MAYBE
Carly Rae Jepsen
US Release: 2012
51BLURRED LINES
Robin Thicke Feat. T.I. + Pharrell
US Release: 2013
52CANDLE IN THE WIND ‘97/SOMETHING ABOUT THE WAY YOU LOOK TONIGHT
Elton John
US Release: 1997
53NO ONE
Alicia Keys
US Release: 2007
54I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU
Whitney Houston
US Release: 1992
55END OF THE ROAD
Boyz II Men
US Release: 1992
56BOOM BOOM POW
The Black Eyed Peas
US Release: 2009
57CALL ME
Blondie
US Release: 1980
58LET ME LOVE YOU
Mario
US Release: 2005
59STAYIN’ ALIVE
Bee Gees
US Release: 2008
60LADY
Kenny Rogers
US Release: 1980
61TIK TOK
KeSha
US Release: 2010
62I’M A BELIEVER
The Monkees
US Release: 1966
63GOLD DIGGER
Kanye West Feat. Jamie Foxx
US Release: 2005
64APOLOGIZE
Timbaland Feat. OneRepublic
US Release: 2007
65THE SIGN
Ace Of Base
US Release: 1994
66CENTERFOLD
The J. Geils Band
US Release: 1982
67ALL ABOUT THAT BASS
Meghan Trainor
US Release: 2014
68(JUST LIKE) STARTING OVER
John Lennon
US Release: 1980
69ROYALS
Lorde
US Release: 2013
70THE BOY IS MINE
Brandy & Monica
US Release: 1998
71BECAUSE I LOVE YOU (THE POSTMAN SONG)
Stevie B
US Release: 1990
72I LOVE ROCK ’N ROLLN
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
US Release: 1982
73AQUARIUS/LET THE SUNSHINE IN
The 5th Dimension
US Release: 1969
74WHOOMP! (THERE IT IS)
Tag Team
US Release: 1993
75MOVES LIKE JAGGER
Maroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera
US Release: 2011
76EBONY AND IVORY
Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder
US Release: 1982
77RUSH RUSH
Paula Abdul
US Release: 1991
78THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR
Dionne & Friends (Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight & Elton John)
US Release: 1986
79HAPPY
Pharrell Williams
US Release: 2014
80UPSIDE DOWN
Diana Ross
US Release: 1980
81SUGAR, SUGAR
The Archies
US Release: 1969
82JUST THE WAY YOU ARE
Bruno Mars
US Release: 2010
83DILEMMA
Nelly Feat. Kelly Rowland
US Release: 2002
84I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE
Marvin Gaye
US Release: 1968
85YOU’RE STILL THE ONE
Shania Twain
US Release: 1998
86BILLIE JEAN
Michael Jackson
US Release: 1983
87HOT STUFF
Donna Summer
US Release: 1979
88ROCKSTAR
Post Malone Feat. 21 Savage
US Release: 2017
89GANGSTA’S PARADISE
Coolio Feat. L.V.
US Release: 1995
90ABRACADABRA
The Steve Miller Band
US Release: 1982
91PERFECT
Ed Sheeran
US Release: 2017
92YOU’RE SO VAIN
Carly Simon
US Release: 1973
93PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC
Wild Cherry
US Release: 1973
94SAY YOU, SAY ME
Lionel Richie
US Release: 1985
95MY SHARONA
The Knack
US Release: 1979
96ALL NIGHT LONG (ALL NIGHT)
Lionel Richie
US Release: 1983
97NOTHING COMPARES 2 U
Sinead O’Connor
US Release: 1990
98I SWEAR
All-4-One
US Release: 1994
99FAMILY AFFAIR
Mary J. Blige
US Release: 2001
100WAITING FOR A GIRL LIKE YOU
Foreigner
US Release: 1981

What are the top 100 songs of all time?

The top 100 songs of all time span decades and encompass a variety of genres, from rock and pop to soul and hip-hop, reflecting the greatest hits of all time. 

This list includes timeless classics such as “Imagine” by John Lennon, “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen, and “Like a Rolling Stone” by Bob Dylan. 

Each song in this collection has left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape, earning their place as the 100 greatest songs of all time due to their influential sound, lyrical depth, and widespread appeal, making them some of the most popular songs ever.

What is the #1 song of all time?

The title of the #1 song of all time often sparks debate among music enthusiasts. However, “Imagine” by John Lennon frequently tops these discussions, heralded for its message of peace and unity. 

As the most popular song of all time, it transcends musical genres and generations, embodying the ideals and hopes of many. 

Its universal appeal and profound message have solidified its status among the greatest hits of all time, making it not just one of the most popular songs but the embodiment of a global anthem for peace.

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