What is the best pop song ever made?
I know, it's nearly impossible.
But if you HAD TO pick one song, as the best pop song ever made. What would it be?
I'm torn between "Gangnam Style" by PSY and "We Found Love" by Rihanna.
But if forced to choose, it would be "Gangnam Style."
"We Found Love" felt a bit forced, at times. The lyrics were also too sappy for that age.
Gangnam Style had it all. Youthful vigor, angst, humor, romance, music, interesting lyrics, a villain you love and hate, and a compelling video with a satisfying ending.
| by Anonymous | reply 49 | July 17, 2025 3:44 PM
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THAT’S what you came up with after decades of pop music?
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | July 17, 2025 12:33 AM
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“SOS” by ABBA is possibly the most perfect pop song ever recorded.
| by Anonymous | reply 2 | July 17, 2025 12:37 AM
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Op your choices are dark sided.
Personally? Love would never do without you by Janet Jackson
| by Anonymous | reply 3 | July 17, 2025 12:41 AM
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Even though I despise her now.
Stand Back- Stevie Nicks.
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | July 17, 2025 12:41 AM
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Your definition of "ever" seems quite limited.
| by Anonymous | reply 5 | July 17, 2025 12:42 AM
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Different Drum - Linda Ronstadt and Stone Poneys. It’s the perfect chord progression, vocal, and length.
| by Anonymous | reply 6 | July 17, 2025 12:43 AM
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There is only one legitimate answer.
| by Anonymous | reply 7 | July 17, 2025 12:43 AM
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Gangnam Style? OP, you're nuts.
There is no "best" as far as pop music goes. There are just too many great songs to choose from.
Listen to this one again:
Martha & The Vandellas "Dancing in the Streets"
| by Anonymous | reply 13 | July 17, 2025 12:51 AM
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Kylie's "Can't Get You Out Of My Head"
| by Anonymous | reply 14 | July 17, 2025 12:52 AM
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The Bangles' "If She Knew What She Wants": shimmery, summery, catchy, just the right length.
| by Anonymous | reply 16 | July 17, 2025 12:55 AM
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aurally, for me, it's Toto's "Africa"
| by Anonymous | reply 19 | July 17, 2025 1:01 AM
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Without a doubt:
"Prisencolinensinainciusol" - Adriano Celentano
| by Anonymous | reply 21 | July 17, 2025 1:03 AM
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The phrase "pop song" makes me think of this every time
| by Anonymous | reply 22 | July 17, 2025 1:07 AM
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R20 I assume you're a Brit, it's not fluffy like a pop song but it crushes.
| by Anonymous | reply 24 | July 17, 2025 1:27 AM
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I Wanna Dance with Somebody
| by Anonymous | reply 26 | July 17, 2025 1:31 AM
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R6 I love everything about that song, but I wish it were longer. It is so pleasant on the ears that I never want it to end. It's one I will play over and over until I'm "satisfied."
| by Anonymous | reply 28 | July 17, 2025 1:51 AM
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The Girl and the Robot by Röyksopp feat. Robyn.
I know it's not typical DL fare, but give it a chance. It's perfectly crafted.
| by Anonymous | reply 29 | July 17, 2025 1:54 AM
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If I had to pick one and only one - Modern English: I Melt with You
| by Anonymous | reply 30 | July 17, 2025 2:07 AM
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R29 nice. I’d nominate Hang With Me for dance-pop Robyn perfection.
Perfection in pop hits by decade:
1960s, Be My Baby (Ronettes)
1970s, Dancing Queen (ABBA)
1980s, Everybody Wants To Rule The World (Tears for Fears)
1990s, I Want It That Way (Backstreet Boys)
2000s, Hips Don’t Lie (Shakira)
2010s, Call Me Maybe (Carly Rae Jepsen)
2020s… tbd but Espresso is a contender
| by Anonymous | reply 32 | July 17, 2025 2:22 AM
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“Dreaming”, by Blondie is one of my favourites.
| by Anonymous | reply 33 | July 17, 2025 2:48 AM
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R33, Dreaming is a funny one. Such a gorgeous pop song, and then they recorded and mixed it with the drummer overplaying so frantically!!! and LOUDLY!!! on every line.
| by Anonymous | reply 34 | July 17, 2025 2:56 AM
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I mean just listen to the isolated drum track. He must have had a LOT of coffee or the late-70s drug equivalent.
| by Anonymous | reply 35 | July 17, 2025 3:02 AM
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I like Dark Horse by Katy Perry, even though I don't like her. Her music sucks but I love that song.
| by Anonymous | reply 36 | July 17, 2025 3:07 AM
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Oh Baby, Baby by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles Here, There, and Everywhere by the Beatles Something by the Beatles Day After Day by Badfinger
| by Anonymous | reply 37 | July 17, 2025 3:14 AM
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"Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" by Gerry and the Pacemakers
| by Anonymous | reply 38 | July 17, 2025 3:40 AM
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Well, the song would have to come from the Queen of Pop, of course, along with the greatest pop music video ever.
| by Anonymous | reply 39 | July 17, 2025 3:42 AM
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R21 that's a great candidate
| by Anonymous | reply 40 | July 17, 2025 3:49 AM
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Dreaming (Blondie) is wonderous, and features backing vocals by Lorna Luft and Ellie Greenwich, making this some kind of magical gay opus.
but the GOAT is Be My Baby.
| by Anonymous | reply 41 | July 17, 2025 3:51 AM
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These suggestions would make a great playlist
| by Anonymous | reply 43 | July 17, 2025 5:24 AM
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Perfect music, verse, chorus, voice. #1 for 2 months.
| by Anonymous | reply 44 | July 17, 2025 5:34 AM
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Baby Love... The Supremes
| by Anonymous | reply 45 | July 17, 2025 5:36 AM
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These come to mind:
I Second That Emotion
God Only Knows, Wouldn’t it Be Nice, or Good Vibrations (not even much of a Beach Boys fan, but these are perfect songs)
Everybody’s Talking
Not a fan of Madonna, but True Blue
This Old Heart of Mine, Isley Brothers
| by Anonymous | reply 46 | July 17, 2025 5:42 AM
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Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley.
| by Anonymous | reply 48 | July 17, 2025 3:41 PM
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Guys, come on, get real. The greatest pop song is Gangham Style and the greatest movie - of all time - is Breakfast Club. There's no argument.
| by Anonymous | reply 49 | July 17, 2025 3:44 PM
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