Song Wheel: Spin 150 Songs by Decade, Genre or Your Own List
Spin 150 songs across seven decades and seven genre families, or paste up to 100 of your own. Every result shows the artist, the year and a one-line note.
Song Wheel: Spin 150 Songs by Decade, Genre or Your Own List: how it works
This song wheel holds 150 well-known singles from 1960 to 2025. Tap one of seven decade chips, or a genre family from Rock to Latin and reggae, then spin. Each result names the song, artist and release year, with one line about the recording. All 150 are listed below the wheel.
Narrow the wheel of songs to a decade or a genre
With every song loaded the labels shrink to slivers, so start with a chip. Each decade holds 18 to 23 songs. Genre families run larger: Rock has 35, Dance, disco and synth-pop 34 and Pop 28. One chip is active at a time, so for 1980s rock, tap 1980s and respin anything that is not.
Two spin the wheel song games
Karaoke roulette: whoever spins sings what lands, or hands it to a volunteer. Name that tune: the host spins with the screen turned away and hums the chorus; the first correct title scores. Switch to Elimination so no song comes up twice in one night. Titles are clean; lyrics are not vetted, so check before a children's party.
Tips
Want a song wheel generator for your own playlist? Open My list and paste up to 100 tracks, one per line, 60 characters each.
Need a random running order for a mix? Load your tracks, switch to Elimination and note each spin until the wheel is empty.
Hosting a quiz? Use the line under the result as a bonus question. Land on Respect (Aretha Franklin, 1967) and ask who wrote it.
Questions and answers
Why is a song under a year or genre I did not expect?
Both follow the song's Wikipedia infobox. The year is the release date of the named recording: Take On Me shows 1984, when the original came out, though the 1985 version was the hit. The genre chip is the first listed genre that fits one of seven families. I'm Yours (Jason Mraz, 2008) lists reggae first, so it sits in Latin and reggae. Calm Down (Rema, 2022) is Afrobeats, which fits none, so it sits under 2020s only.
How were the 150 songs picked and checked?
They are our own pick of well-known singles with clean titles, not a chart or sales ranking. Artist, release date, genre and note were read from each song's own Wikipedia article on 18 September 2026. Ten songs, Piano Man and Proud Mary among them, were left out because their articles give two years or cover several recordings.
Does the wheel play the song?
No. A random song wheel only picks the title, so it works with a record shelf, a karaoke machine or any music app. Nothing here links to a music service, since catalogues differ by country.
Bidi Bidi Bom Bom (Selena, 1994)Written by Selena and Pete Astudillo. The second single from her fourth album, Amor Prohibido (1994). The title suggests a heartbeat.
Conga (Miami Sound Machine, 1985)By the band led by Gloria Estefan. Written by drummer Enrique Garcia as the first single from the 1985 album Primitive Love.
Dákiti (Bad Bunny and Jhay Cortez, 2020)Released on 30 October 2020 as the lead single from Bad Bunny's third studio album, El Último Tour Del Mundo.
Despacito (Luis Fonsi, 2017)Featuring Daddy Yankee. Released on 13 January 2017 as the lead single from Vida, Fonsi's tenth studio album.
Don't Worry, Be Happy (Bobby McFerrin, 1988)The lead single from the 1988 album Simple Pleasures. It was the first a cappella song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Gasolina (Daddy Yankee, 2004)The lead single from Daddy Yankee's 2004 album Barrio Fino, released in October 2004. It became a hit in 2005.
Hips Don't Lie (Shakira, 2006)Featuring Wyclef Jean. Released on 28 February 2006, it reworks Jean's 2004 track Dance Like This.
I'm Yours (Jason Mraz, 2008)The first single from Mraz's third studio album, released in 2008. A demo had appeared on a limited edition EP in 2005.
Livin' la Vida Loca (Ricky Martin, 1999)Written by Draco Rosa and Desmond Child for Martin's 1999 English-language debut album. Sent to radio on 23 March 1999.
No Woman, No Cry (Bob Marley and the Wailers, 1974)First released on the 1974 album Natty Dread. The best-known version is the live single recorded in London in July 1975.
Hip hop 11
Can't Hold Us (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, 2011)Featuring Ray Dalton. First released on 16 August 2011, it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 2013.
Empire State of Mind (Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, 2009)Recorded for Jay-Z's eleventh studio album, The Blueprint 3 (2009). It was first written as a tribute to New York City.
Gangsta's Paradise (Coolio, 1995)Featuring singer L.V. Released on 1 August 1995, it interpolates Stevie Wonder's 1976 song Pastime Paradise.
Gettin' Jiggy wit It (Will Smith, 1998)The third single from Smith's 1997 debut solo album, Big Willie Style, released in early 1998. The verse samples a Sister Sledge song.
It's Tricky (Run-DMC, 1987)The fourth single from Run-DMC's third album, Raising Hell (1986), released in early 1987. Co-produced by Rick Rubin and the group.
Lose Yourself (Eminem, 2002)From the soundtrack to the 2002 film 8 Mile. Released on 28 October 2002 as the soundtrack's lead single.
Old Town Road (Lil Nas X, 2018)First released independently in December 2018. A remix with country singer Billy Ray Cyrus followed on 5 April 2019.
Rapper's Delight (The Sugarhill Gang, 1979)The 1979 debut single of the Sugarhill Gang, produced by Sylvia Robinson. The track interpolates Good Times by Chic.
Summertime (DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, 1991)Released in May 1991 as the lead single from the duo's fourth studio album, Homebase. It won a Grammy Award in 1992.
U Can't Touch This (MC Hammer, 1990)Released in April 1990 from the album Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em. It samples the opening riff of a 1981 Rick James single.
Where Is the Love? (The Black Eyed Peas, 2003)Released on 12 May 2003 as the lead single from the group's third album, Elephunk. Justin Timberlake sings on it without a credit.
Country 14
9 to 5 (Dolly Parton, 1980)Written and recorded by Dolly Parton for the 1980 comedy film 9 to 5. Released as a single in November 1980.
Achy Breaky Heart (Billy Ray Cyrus, 1992)Written in 1990 by Don Von Tress and first released in 1991 by the Marcy Brothers as Don't Tell My Heart. It was Cyrus's debut single.
Crazy (Patsy Cline, 1961)Written by Willie Nelson and released by Patsy Cline in October 1961. It reached number two on Billboard's country singles chart.
The House That Built Me (Miranda Lambert, 2010)Written by Tom Douglas and Allen Shamblin. Released in March 2010 as the third single from Lambert's 2009 album, Revolution.
Humble and Kind (Tim McGraw, 2016)Written by Lori McKenna. McGraw released it as a single on 20 January 2016, and McKenna recorded her own version later that year.
I Hope You Dance (Lee Ann Womack, 2000)Featuring Sons of the Desert. Written by Mark D. Sanders and Tia Sillers and released in March 2000 as the title track of Womack's album.
Jolene (Dolly Parton, 1973)Written by Dolly Parton and recorded at RCA Studio B in Nashville on 22 May 1973. Released that October.
Love Story (Taylor Swift, 2008)Released on 15 September 2008 as the lead single from Swift's second album, Fearless. She used Romeo and Juliet as a reference point.
On the Road Again (Willie Nelson, 1980)Written by Willie Nelson, about life on tour, for the 1980 film Honeysuckle Rose, in which he starred.
Rhinestone Cowboy (Glen Campbell, 1975)Written and first recorded by Larry Weiss in 1974. Campbell's version came out on 26 May 1975 as the title track of his album.
Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash, 1963)Written by June Carter and Merle Kilgore and first recorded by Anita Carter in 1962. Cash's version followed in April 1963.
Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver, 1971)Written by Bill Danoff, Taffy Nivert and John Denver and released as a single on 12 April 1971. Also known simply as Country Roads.
Texas Hold 'Em (Beyoncé, 2024)A surprise release on 11 February 2024, during Super Bowl LVIII. A joint lead single from the album Cowboy Carter.
You're Still the One (Shania Twain, 1998)Written by Shania Twain and Robert John "Mutt" Lange for her 1997 album Come On Over. Released as a single in January 1998.
Soul, funk and R&B 17
Build Me Up Buttercup (The Foundations, 1968)Written by Mike d'Abo and Tony Macaulay, with Colin Young on lead vocals. Released in the UK in November 1968.
Crazy (Gnarls Barkley, 2006)The duo's debut single. On release in March 2006 it became the first single to top the UK chart on download sales alone.
End of the Road (Boyz II Men, 1992)Recorded for the Boomerang soundtrack album and released in June 1992. It spent a then record 13 weeks at number one in the US.
Fallin' (Alicia Keys, 2001)Written and produced by Alicia Keys. Her debut single, released on 28 March 2001 from the album Songs in A Minor.
Happy (Pharrell Williams, 2013)Written, produced and performed by Pharrell Williams for the soundtrack to the 2013 film Despicable Me 2.
I Just Called to Say I Love You (Stevie Wonder, 1984)Written, produced and performed by Stevie Wonder. The lead single from the 1984 soundtrack album The Woman in Red.
Lean on Me (Bill Withers, 1972)Written and recorded by Bill Withers. Released in April 1972 as the lead single from his second album, Still Bill.
Leave the Door Open (Silk Sonic, 2021)The debut single by Silk Sonic, the duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. Released on 5 March 2021.
Luther (Kendrick Lamar and SZA, 2024)Titled after the singer Luther Vandross, whose 1982 recording with Cheryl Lynn it samples. From Lamar's sixth studio album, GNX.
My Girl (The Temptations, 1964)Written and produced by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White of the Miracles. It was the Temptations' first US number-one single.
Respect (Aretha Franklin, 1967)Franklin's 1967 rearrangement of a song Otis Redding wrote and released in 1965. From her album I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You.
Rolling in the Deep (Adele, 2010)Written by Adele and Paul Epworth. Released on 29 November 2010 as the lead single and opening track of the album 21 (2011).
(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay (Otis Redding, 1968)Co-written with guitarist Steve Cropper and recorded in 1967. Released in January 1968, after Redding's death the month before.
Someone like You (Adele, 2011)Written by Adele and Dan Wilson. Released in the UK on 24 January 2011, the same day as the album 21.
Stand by Me (Ben E. King, 1961)Written by Ben E. King with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Wikipedia counts more than 500 recorded versions.
Superstition (Stevie Wonder, 1972)The lead single from Wonder's fifteenth studio album, Talking Book, released in November 1972. The lyrics describe popular superstitions.
Uptown Funk (Mark Ronson, 2014)Featuring Bruno Mars. Released on 10 November 2014 as the lead single from Ronson's fourth studio album, Uptown Special (2015).
2020s 14
Anti-Hero (Taylor Swift, 2022)The lead single from Swift's tenth studio album, Midnights (2022). She wrote and produced it with Jack Antonoff.
APT. (Rosé and Bruno Mars, 2024)Released on 18 October 2024 as the lead single from Rosé's debut studio album, Rosie.
As It Was (Harry Styles, 2022)Released on 1 April 2022 as the lead single from Styles's third studio album, Harry's House.
Beautiful Things (Benson Boone, 2024)Released on 19 January 2024 as the lead single from Boone's debut album, Fireworks & Rollerblades.
Birds of a Feather (Billie Eilish, 2024)From Eilish's third album, Hit Me Hard and Soft, released on 17 May 2024. Written with her brother, Finneas O'Connell.
Calm Down (Rema, 2022)Released on 11 February 2022 as the second single from Rema's debut album, Rave & Roses. It reached number three in the UK.
Die with a Smile (Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, 2024)A standalone single released on 16 August 2024. It later closed Lady Gaga's 2025 album Mayhem.
Drivers License (Olivia Rodrigo, 2021)Olivia Rodrigo's debut single, released on 8 January 2021 and written with producer Dan Nigro.
Dynamite (BTS, 2020)Released on 21 August 2020. It was the first BTS song recorded fully in English.
Espresso (Sabrina Carpenter, 2024)Released on 11 April 2024 as the lead single from Carpenter's sixth studio album, Short n' Sweet.
Flowers (Miley Cyrus, 2023)Released in January 2023 as the lead single from Cyrus's eighth studio album, Endless Summer Vacation.
Golden (Huntrix, 2025)Performed by Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami as the fictional group Huntrix in the 2025 animated film KPop Demon Hunters.
Good 4 U (Olivia Rodrigo, 2021)Released on 14 May 2021 as the third single from Rodrigo's debut album, Sour. Written with producer Dan Nigro.
Levitating (Dua Lipa, 2020)From Dua Lipa's second studio album, Future Nostalgia (2020). Written by Lipa, Clarence Coffee Jr., Sarah Hudson and Koz.
1960s 13
California Dreamin' (The Mamas & the Papas, 1965)Written by John and Michelle Phillips. The Mamas & the Papas released the best-known version as a single in December 1965.
Can't Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley, 1961)From Blue Hawaii (1961), the soundtrack album to the Presley film. The melody is based on the 1784 French song Plaisir d'amour.
Good Vibrations (The Beach Boys, 1966)Produced and composed by Brian Wilson with lyrics by Mike Love. Released as a single on 10 October 1966.
Hey Jude (The Beatles, 1968)A non-album single from August 1968, written by Paul McCartney. It was the first Beatles release on their Apple label.
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (The Rolling Stones, 1965)A Mick Jagger and Keith Richards song built on a Richards guitar riff. First released as a single in the US in June 1965.
I Want to Hold Your Hand (The Beatles, 1963)Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Released in the UK on 29 November 1963 and in the US on 26 December 1963.
I Want You Back (The Jackson 5, 1969)The first single by the Jackson 5, released by Motown on 7 October 1969 from their debut album.
I'm a Believer (The Monkees, 1966)Written by Neil Diamond and recorded by the Monkees in 1966, with Micky Dolenz on lead vocals. Produced by Jeff Barry.
Like a Rolling Stone (Bob Dylan, 1965)Released on 20 July 1965. It is the opening track of Dylan's sixth studio album, Highway 61 Revisited.
Oh, Pretty Woman (Roy Orbison, 1964)Written by Roy Orbison and Bill Dees and released in August 1964. Wikipedia credits the single to Roy Orbison and the Candy Men.
Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond, 1969)Written and performed by Neil Diamond and released as a single on 28 May 1969. It was recorded in Memphis, Tennessee.
The Twist (Chubby Checker, 1960)A 1960 cover of a 1958 B-side by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters. It reached number one in the US in 1960 and again in 1962.
What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong, 1967)Written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss and first recorded by Armstrong on 16 August 1967. It topped the UK chart in April 1968.
1970s 15
American Pie (Don McLean, 1971)Recorded and released in 1971 on the album of the same name. The single was number one in the US for four weeks in 1972.
Bohemian Rhapsody (Queen, 1975)Written by Freddie Mercury as a six-minute suite with no repeating chorus. The lead single from the 1975 album A Night at the Opera.
Bridge over Troubled Water (Simon & Garfunkel, 1970)Written by Paul Simon and sung by Art Garfunkel. Released in January 1970 from the duo's fifth and final studio album.
Dancing Queen (ABBA, 1976)The lead single from ABBA's fourth studio album, Arrival. It was released in Sweden in August 1976.
Dreams (Fleetwood Mac, 1977)Written and sung by Stevie Nicks for the 1977 album Rumours. Released as a US single in March 1977.
Hotel California (Eagles, 1977)The title track of the Eagles' December 1976 album, released as a single on 22 February 1977. Don Henley sings lead.
I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor, 1978)Written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. Released in October 1978 as the second single from Gaynor's album Love Tracks.
Imagine (John Lennon, 1971)From Lennon's 1971 album of the same name, co-produced with Yoko Ono and Phil Spector. Ono received a co-writing credit in 2017.
Le Freak (Chic, 1978)Written and produced by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers. Released in September 1978 as the first single from the album C'est Chic.
September (Earth, Wind & Fire, 1978)Written by Allee Willis and Maurice White from a music sequence by guitarist Al McKay. Released as a single on 18 November 1978.
Stayin' Alive (Bee Gees, 1977)Written and performed by the Bee Gees for the soundtrack of the film Saturday Night Fever. Released as a single in December 1977.
Waterloo (ABBA, 1974)The first single credited to the group under the name ABBA. The lyrics use the 1815 Battle of Waterloo as a metaphor.
We Will Rock You (Queen, 1977)Written by guitarist Brian May for the 1977 album News of the World. Apart from a closing guitar solo, it is stomps, claps and voices.
Y.M.C.A. (Village People, 1978)Written by Jacques Morali and singer Victor Willis. Released in October 1978 as the only single from the album Cruisin'.
Your Song (Elton John, 1970)Written by Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin. It opened his self-titled album in April 1970 and reached US shops that October as the B-side of Take Me to the Pilot.
1980s 16
Africa (Toto, 1982)The final track on the album Toto IV, written by band members David Paich and Jeff Porcaro. Released in the UK in June 1982.
Billie Jean (Michael Jackson, 1983)Written by Jackson and produced with Quincy Jones. Released on 2 January 1983 as the second single from his 1982 album Thriller.
Celebration (Kool & the Gang, 1980)Released in October 1980 as the first single from the album Celebrate!. It was the band's only number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Don't Stop Believin' (Journey, 1981)Released in October 1981 as the second single from Journey's seventh studio album, Escape.
Every Breath You Take (The Police, 1983)Written by Sting for the band's fifth and final studio album, Synchronicity. It was their only number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
Eye of the Tiger (Survivor, 1982)Written by Frankie Sullivan and Jim Peterik as the theme song for the 1982 film Rocky III.
Fast Car (Tracy Chapman, 1988)Tracy Chapman's debut single, released on 6 April 1988 as the lead single from her self-titled debut album.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun (Cyndi Lauper, 1983)Written in 1979 by Robert Hazard. Lauper changed some of the lyrics and released it in 1983 as her debut single.
Last Christmas (Wham!, 1984)Written and produced by George Michael, who wrote it in February 1984 and recorded it that August. Released on 3 December 1984.
Livin' on a Prayer (Bon Jovi, 1986)Written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Desmond Child for the band's third album, Slippery When Wet. Released in late 1986.
Never Gonna Give You Up (Rick Astley, 1987)Written and produced by Stock Aitken Waterman. Released on 27 July 1987 as the first single from Astley's debut album.
Purple Rain (Prince and the Revolution, 1984)The title track of the 1984 album Purple Rain, the soundtrack to the film of the same name. It was the album's third single.
Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (Eurythmics, 1983)Released in January 1983 as the fourth and final single from the duo's second album, which shares its title.
Take On Me (a-ha, 1984)The original version came out in October 1984. The 1985 version, produced by Alan Tarney, topped the Billboard Hot 100 that October.
Thriller (Michael Jackson, 1983)The seventh and final single from the 1982 album Thriller. Released in the UK on 11 November 1983 and in the US in January 1984.
Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (Wham!, 1984)Written and produced by George Michael and first released in the UK on 14 May 1984. It was Wham!'s first UK and US number one.
2010s 13
Bad Guy (Billie Eilish, 2019)Released on 29 March 2019 as the fifth single from Eilish's debut album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?.
Blinding Lights (The Weeknd, 2019)Released on 29 November 2019 as the second single from the Weeknd's fourth studio album, After Hours (2020).
Call Me Maybe (Carly Rae Jepsen, 2011)Written by Jepsen and Tavish Crowe as a folk song. Released in Canada on 20 September 2011 and re-released worldwide in 2012.
Can't Stop the Feeling! (Justin Timberlake, 2016)Released on 6 May 2016 as the lead single from the soundtrack to the film Trolls, in which Timberlake voiced a character.
Firework (Katy Perry, 2010)From Perry's third studio album, Teenage Dream (2010). She co-wrote it with Ester Dean, Stargate and Sandy Vee.
Gangnam Style (Psy, 2012)Released on 15 July 2012. The title refers to lifestyles associated with the Gangnam region of Seoul.
Get Lucky (Daft Punk, 2013)Featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers. Released on 19 April 2013 as the lead single from the album Random Access Memories.
Havana (Camila Cabello, 2017)Featuring Young Thug. Released on 3 August 2017 and later made the lead single of Cabello's debut album, Camila (2018).
Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars, 2010)Bruno Mars's debut solo single and the lead single from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010).
Radioactive (Imagine Dragons, 2012)From the band's major-label debut EP, Continued Silence, and their debut album, Night Visions. Sent to rock radio on 29 October 2012.
Shake It Off (Taylor Swift, 2014)Released on 18 August 2014 as the lead single from the album 1989. Swift wrote it with producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Shallow (Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper, 2018)The lead single from the soundtrack to the 2018 film A Star Is Born, released on 27 September 2018.
Wake Me Up (Avicii, 2013)Released on 17 June 2013 as the lead single from Avicii's debut album, True. Aloe Blacc provides the vocals.
1990s 14
All I Want for Christmas Is You (Mariah Carey, 1994)Written and produced by Mariah Carey with Walter Afanasieff. The lead single from her 1994 holiday album, Merry Christmas.
...Baby One More Time (Britney Spears, 1998)Britney Spears' debut single, written by Max Martin. Released on 29 September 1998, ahead of her 1999 debut album of the same name.
Believe (Cher, 1998)The lead single from Cher's 22nd studio album, also called Believe. Released on 19 October 1998.
I Want It That Way (Backstreet Boys, 1999)Written by Max Martin and Andreas Carlsson. Released on 12 April 1999 as the lead single from the group's third album, Millennium.
Ironic (Alanis Morissette, 1996)Written by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard. Released in February 1996 as the fourth single from the 1995 album Jagged Little Pill.
Losing My Religion (R.E.M., 1991)Released on 19 February 1991 as the first single from the album Out of Time. It grew from a mandolin riff by guitarist Peter Buck.
Macarena (Los del Río, 1993)First recorded for the duo's 1993 album A mí me gusta. The 1995 Bayside Boys remix, with added English lyrics, was a US number one in 1996.
MMMBop (Hanson, 1997)Written and performed by Hanson. Released on 24 March 1997 as the lead single from the album Middle of Nowhere.
My Heart Will Go On (Celine Dion, 1997)Recorded as the theme for the 1997 film Titanic. Composed by James Horner with lyrics by Will Jennings.
Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana, 1991)The opening track and lead single from Nirvana's second album, Nevermind, released in September 1991.
Vogue (Madonna, 1990)Written and produced by Madonna and Shep Pettibone and inspired by voguing, a dance from late 1980s New York City. Released in March 1990.
Wannabe (Spice Girls, 1996)The debut single by the Spice Girls, released on 26 June 1996 and included on their debut album, Spice.
What Is Love (Haddaway, 1993)The debut single of Trinidadian-German musician Haddaway, from his 1993 debut album. It reached number one in at least 13 countries.
Wonderwall (Oasis, 1995)Written by Noel Gallagher. Released on 30 October 1995 as the fourth single from the band's second studio album.
2000s 13
A Thousand Miles (Vanessa Carlton, 2002)Vanessa Carlton's debut single, first titled Interlude. Sent to US radio in February 2002 as the lead single from Be Not Nobody.
Bad Romance (Lady Gaga, 2009)Released on 19 October 2009 as the lead single from The Fame Monster. Co-produced by Lady Gaga and RedOne.
Bye Bye Bye (NSYNC, 2000)The lead single from NSYNC's third studio album, No Strings Attached. Sent to US radio on 17 January 2000.
Can't Get You Out of My Head (Kylie Minogue, 2001)Written and produced by Cathy Dennis and Rob Davis. Released on 8 September 2001 as the lead single from Minogue's eighth album, Fever.
Crazy in Love (Beyoncé, 2003)Featuring Jay-Z. Written with Rich Harrison, it samples the Chi-Lites' 1970 song Are You My Woman (Tell Me So).
Hey Ya! (Outkast, 2003)Written, produced and performed by Outkast member André 3000. Released on 25 August 2003 from Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.
Mr. Brightside (The Killers, 2003)Released as the Killers' debut single on 29 September 2003 and re-released in 2004, the year of their debut album, Hot Fuss.
One More Time (Daft Punk, 2000)Released in November 2000 as the lead single from the 2001 album Discovery. The vocal is by Romanthony.
Seven Nation Army (The White Stripes, 2003)Written by Jack White. Released on 17 February 2003 as the opening track and lead single from the duo's fourth album, Elephant.
Since U Been Gone (Kelly Clarkson, 2004)The lead single from Clarkson's second studio album, Breakaway (2004), released two weeks before the album.
Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) (Beyoncé, 2008)Released on 8 October 2008 as a double A-side with If I Were a Boy, from Beyoncé's third album, I Am... Sasha Fierce.
Umbrella (Rihanna, 2007)Featuring Jay-Z. Released on 29 March 2007 as the lead single and opening track of Rihanna's third album, Good Girl Gone Bad.
Viva la Vida (Coldplay, 2008)Written by all members of the band for their fourth album in 2008. The title comes from words on Frida Kahlo's final painting.
How this list was compiled: Each song's own English Wikipedia article, 150 articles from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Want_to_Hold_Your_Hand to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_(Huntrix_song), fetched through https://en.wikipedia.org/w/api.php and read on 2026-09-18. The songs are our own pick of widely known singles with clean titles from 1960 to 2025; this is not a chart, a sales list or a ranking. Artist, year, genre and the one-line note all come from the article's infobox and lead. Year: the Released date in the infobox for the named artist's recording, which for most songs is the single; the note says so where the song was on an album a year earlier or where a later version was the hit. Genre chip: the first genre in the infobox that fits one of seven families. Any rock, new wave, punk or metal style counts as Rock; disco, house, dance-pop, synth-pop and electropop as Dance, disco and synth-pop; country pop as Country; Latin pop, reggaeton and reggae as Latin and reggae; pop rap as Hip hop; pop-soul and funk-pop as Soul, funk and R&B; other pop styles as Pop. Genres left unmapped: Christmas, Halloween, flamenco, easy listening, novelty, Afrobeats and Afropop, so one song sits under its decade only. Left out because the article's lead and infobox disagree on the year or the article covers several recordings: The Sound of Silence, Piano Man, Three Little Birds, Heart of Glass, Proud Mary, These Boots Are Made for Walkin', Before He Cheats, Royals, Let It Go and I Will Always Love You. No sales figures, certifications, ratings or critics' rankings are used. Album years for Raising Hell, Revolution and Hotel California were checked on the album articles the same day. Licence: own work