Music Corner

Music is a such genre that’s enjoyed by people of all ages and all races. Songs are a hot favorite which are played everywhere, whether it is parties, weddings, discotheques, etc. There are lots of songs that are very popular nonetheless. Listening to some of the most popular songs ever can make one nostalgic. Enlisting popular songs is a herculean task because there are so many of these that it’s tough to count. However, here are a few from the songs which are the greatest grossing songs of their decade.

Popular Songs of the 80s

Given below is really a list of the best songs ever. Some DJs also have created techno remixes of popular songs which are sure to get a feet tapping.

• Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
• Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
• Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns n Roses
• When Doves Cry – Prince
• Like a Virgin - Madonna
• How Will I Know - Whitney Houston
• With or Without You – U2
• Need You Tonight – INXS
• Jessie’s Girl – Rick Springfield
• Love is a Battlefield – Pap Benatar
• Tainted Love – Soft Cell
• Every Rose Has Its Thorn – Poison
• Janie’s Got a Gun – Aerosmith
• Nasty - Janet Jackson
• Born in the U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen
• Take My Breath Away – Berlin
• I Want to Know What Love Is – Foreigner
• Faith - George Michael
• All Night Long – Lionel Richie
• Start Me Up - The Rolling Stones

Popular Songs of the 90s

The 90s was a period where music touched new horizons, which was filled with human emotions. There were songs from almost every genre like R&B songs, love songs, pop music and rap songs, etc. Here are some of the popular 90′s songs that are my favorite too.

• My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
• Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
• Gangsta’s Paradise – Coolio
• Cotton Eye Joe – Rednex
• Missing – Everything But Girl
• You’re Still The One - Shania Twain
• Macarena – Los Del Rio
• Black or White – Michael Jackson
• Candle in the Wind - Elton John
• Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden
• Ray of Light – Madonna
• Wannabe – Spice Girls
• Nothing Compares to You – Sinead O’Connor
• Everything I Do - Bryan Adams
• I’m Gonna Be – Proclaimers
• All I Wanna Do - Sheryl Crow
• Believe – Cher
• I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
• Livin’ la Vida Loca – Ricky Martin
• Genie in a Bottle - Christina Aguilera

Popular Songs of 2010

The year 2010 created a new revolution in the world of music and saw a flurry of releases of new popular songs that are also on the list of 100 greatest songs of all time. Given below is a list of the world’s most popular songs that have become the greatest chart busters of all time:

• Rude Boy - Rihanna
• Not Afraid - Eminem
• OMG – Usher (featuring Will. I. Am)
• Imma Be – Black Eyed Peas
• Airplanes – B.O.B (featuring Hayley Williams)
• Love The Way You Lie – Eminem (featuring Rihanna)
• Your Love is My Drug – Kesha
• California Girls – Katy Perry (featuring Snoop Dogg)
• Need You Now – Lady Antebelium
• Telephone – Lady GaGa
• Today Was a Fairytale – Taylor Swift
• Break Your Heart – Taio Cruz (featuring Ludacris)
• Young Forever - Jay Z
• Cooler Than Me – Nick Posner
• I Made It – Kevin Rudoff (featuring Birdman, Jay Sean and Lil Wayne)
• Billionaire – Travie McCoy (featuring Bruno Mars)
• Naturally – Selena Gomez and the Scene
• I’m So Paid – Akon (featuring Lil Wayne)
• If You’re Out There – John Legend
• Lala – The Corrs
• Here I Am – Camp Rock

These were some of the popular songs that topped the charts and have been voted as a ‘must listen’. Pick out your favorite songs from this list and enjoy listening to them.

Classic rock was an era within the music revolution that has proven to be a base for the rock music we listen to at present. This kind of music genre peaked in popularity in the 70s and 80s. Classic rock was considered to be associated with the rock songs which were played on American r / c using the Album Oriented Rock (AOR) format. Because the initial phase of this music genre; it has been progressed into a number of music types such as glam metal, hard rock, progressive rock, and similar others. Classic rock bands have inspired many music enthusiasts around the world to create bands in the respective genre. There aren’t many classic rock bands which were popular in the 80s, continued a rest for a couple of years, reunited again, and retained their fan base. Let us take a look at some of the best classic rock bands.

Europe: Europe is a hard rock band from Sweden which peaked the recognition charts using their single ‘The Final Countdown’. It had been formed in 1979, continued till 1992, as well as in 2003 returned with new Swedish hard rock stuff. It is considered among the best classic rock bands of the 80s.

Whitesnake: This is one of the best classic rock bands ever within the good reputation for music. Though Whitesnake, led by David Coverdale, were experiencing frequent alterations in the lineup; they managed to develop good tunes for example ‘Don’t Break My Heart Again’ and ‘Here I Go Again’.

Dire Straits: This band was formed in 1978 and continued till 1995. However, it did contribute great songs for example ‘Sultans of Swing, ‘Walk of Life’, ‘Money for Nothing’, and much more. It was led by among the best guitarists ever, Mark Knopfler.

Deep Purple: This English band is reported to have sold greater than a 100 million albums around the world. Their song ‘Smoke on the Water’ is probably regarded as the best rock anthem within the music industry. This is really among the best bands ever.

Led Zeppelin: Led Zep were a blues rock-band hailing from England who hold a record for selling about 200 million albums all over the world. Their classic songs include ‘Stairway to Heaven’, ‘Immigrant Song’, ‘Whole Lotta Love’, simply to name a few. This band is considered to stay the course of the greatest rock bands ever.

Pink Floyd: Pink Floyd can also be believed to be one of the best-selling music bands ever. They are most popular for his or her live shows in which they use a lot of graphical effects on the background screen. They blend lighting and graphics perfectly with the song lyrics.

Jimi Hendrix Experience: This was a band formed in 1966 which played music in the classic blues-rock genre. Jimi Hendrix played an influential role within the band’s success with hit albums such as ‘Are You Experienced’ and ‘Electric Ladyland’.

Bruce Springsteen: Bruce Springsteen has a credit of possessing 20 Grammy Awards and several other prestigious recognitions. His best rock songs include ‘Born To Run’, ‘Pay Me My Money Down’, and ‘Racing in the Street’. Let us know more good rock bands.