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Feb 16, 2024 · Editor’s note, February 2024: In the two and a half years since Rolling Stone rolled out the all-new, fully revamped version of our 500 Greatest Songs list in September 2021, artists like...
- The 100 Greatest Songs of the Century – So Far - Rolling Stone
From the Strokes to Kanye and Adele, Rolling Stone polled...
- The 100 Greatest Songs of the Century – So Far - Rolling Stone
These all-time rankings are based on actual performance on the weekly Billboard Hot 100 (from its launch on Aug. 4, 1958 through Oct. 10, 2015) and Billboard 200 (from Aug. 17, 1963 — when we ...
- THE TWIST. Chubby Checker. US Release: 1960.
- SMOOTH. Santana Feat. Rob Thomas. US Release: 1999.
- MACK THE KNIFE. Bobby Darin. US Release: 1959.
- UPTOWN FUNK! Mark Ronson Feat. Bruno Mars. US Release: 2015.
- Kylie Minogue, "Padam Padam" (2023) Why It’s Great: A sly, slow-burning slice of dance-pop seduction, “Padam Padam” found Aussie legend Kylie Minogue delivering an onomatopoeic chorus that became TikTok shorthand for damn near anything (sort of like a Zoomer version of “yadda yadda yadda”) in the summer of 2023.
- The Who, "The Kids Are Alright" (1966) Why It’s Great: The Who’s oft-referenced mod anthem was also an early textbook for later power-pop purveyors — though few of them would’ve started a song with a lyric about trusting their girlfriend to dance with their male friends.
- Martina McBride, "Independence Day" (1993) Why It’s Great: Few ’90s country singles have endured as well as Martina McBride’s rousing revenge story song, about her mother’s declaration of independence from an abusive relationship.
- Frankie Knuckles, "The Whistle Song" (1991) Why It’s Great: The aptly named instrumental is indeed built around perhaps the most inefctious whistle hook you’ve ever heard, an undeniable pop moment for the Chicago house legend.
500 Greatest Songs of All Time, by Rolling Stone (2021) "For the first time in 17 years, we’ve completely remade our list of the best songs ever. More than 250 artists, writers, and industry...
Oct 16, 2024 · The best songs of all time are those masterpieces that have left a lasting imprint on fans across generations. These tracks not only define eras but often transcend them, becoming timeless classics that continue to inspire and entertain. Take Stairway to Heaven by Led Zeppelin, for example.
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Jun 28, 2018 · From the Strokes to Kanye and Adele, Rolling Stone polled artists, critics, industry insiders to create a list of 2000s's essential music moments.
