Best pop song of all time??

[doadeer]

If you could only say one... And why?

For me... It's Tina Turner - The Best.... The lyrics, the best, so iconic. I think it's simply the best 🤣

Video Killed the Radio Star - Buggles

I can’t believe only one other person has mentioned it!

Actually as I can’t edit my post

Dancing Queen - ABBA
Never Gonna Give You Up- Rick Astley
Baby One More Time - Britney
Wake me Up Before You Go Go- Wham
Come on Eileen - Dexy’s Midnight Runners
Don’t You Want Me - The Human League
YMCA -The Village People
She Loves You- The Beatles
Baby Love - The Supremes

I’m sure there are lots more I’ve forgotten.

@Dangleclack

Buzzcocks "Ever fallen in love (with someone you shouldn't've)

This, or Lou Reed singing Perfect Day or Soft Cell’s Tainted Love.

Or, my wild card, that nobody else likes; America’s Horse with No Name.

@Torschlusspanik

Madonna - Like a Prayer.

Totally agree.. I think this song is so underrated ... Makes me feel energetic !

For me it’s got to be ‘ I got the’ by Labi Siffre. It’s got everything: great lyrics, amazing vocals, great melody, a string section and that iconic bass beat famously sampled by Eminem. Take a listen if you’ve not come across it yet. I promise you won’t be disappointed!

Somewhere in my heart Aztec Camera
Common people Pulp

When love breaks down - Prefab Sprout

Life in a northern town - Dream Academy

Ride My seesaw - Moody Blues

Hungry Like the wolf - Duran Duran

Criticise - Alexander O'neal

Alive & kicking - Simple Minds

Heartland - The The

3 little birds - Bob Marley

Oblivious - Aztec Camera

All of my heart - ABC

I can't pick one! My shortlist would be:

Somewhere in my heart - Aztec Camera
Baby one more time - Britney Spears
Mirrors - Justin timberlake
Love really hurts without you - Billy Joel(?)
Communards - Don't leave me this way
I'm a believer- Monkees

Can't believe no one has said Beyoncé- Crazy In Love.

I'm playing an excellent one right now (this will out me!)
Raid the Palace - Pele
Playing it now and avoiding msm

Another vote for Mr Blue Sky by ELO

Finally by CeCe Peniston, love this song.

Also another vote for Mr Blue Sky.
My dsis always says that ELO should be available on prescription

Take On Me - A-ha.

I love Horse With No Name! But for me that's not pop in the sense of what's being discussed

For sheer joyfullness- certainly Mr Blue Sky and Don't Stop me Now by Queen must win my vote.

Oh yes, also Daydream Believer by the Monkees.

It's my life - Dr Alban

Don't stop me now! Is a delightful song. Full of hope.

Girl you know it's True - Milli Vanilli

@Orpheline

Criticise - Alexander O'neal

Love that tune! Don't think I can pick one song but it'd have to be something from the 80's. Controversial but Thriller, both the song and video, is brilliant.

Pet shop Boys- Always on my mind.