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Come On, Vogue: The 14 Greatest Pop Songs of All Time

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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Point Park chapter.

Come On Vogue: The 14 Greatest Pop Songs Ever

 

What makes a great pop song? Rhythm, beats, or maybe how many times it gets stuck in your head… Well, there have been timeless pop songs that have come and gone but nothing has made an impact then these 14 iconic bops. From Michael Jackson, Madonna and Britney Spears – let us countdown the 14 greatest pop songs ever.

14. Like A Virgin – Madonna (1984)  

13. I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston  (1992)

12.  Toxic – Britney Spears (2004)

11. I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys (1999)

10. Thriller – Michael Jackson (1984)

9. Rhythm Nation – Janet Jackson (1989)

8. Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana (1991)

7. Baby One More Time – Britney Spears (1998)

6. Somebody to Love – Queen (1976)

5. Beat It – Michael Jackson (1983)

4. Vogue – Madonna (1990)

3. Like A Prayer – Madonna (1989)

2. Yesterday – The Beatles (1965)

1. Billie Jean – Michael Jackson (1982)

The most iconic pop song of all time; this was the pinnacle of 80’s pop and all of pop music. It was the perfect combination of funk, rock and pop. This timeless classic and the King of Pop himself still live on today. Billie Jean will be forever with us, on the radio and rocking in ears for ages to come.

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Brendan Dazen was born June 10th, 1994 in Pittsburgh, Pa. As a child he particapted in such activities as soccer, dance, theater, baseball, and singing. He grew up to love theater and music so much. He even landed a "Best Newcomer" award for Peters Township High School's theater department . He now attends Point Park University for Sports, Arts, and Entertainment Management. He wanted to become a member of HerCampus because he wanted to share his thoughts and ideas of pop culture, music, and fashion with his campus, and hopefully other schools. Brendan has a strong interset in Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, sunflowers, fashion, adventutres, photography, concerts, and dance. He hopes in the future to be a production manager.
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Lexie Mikula is senior Mass Communications major at Point Park University from Harrisburg, PA. Lexie held the position of Campus Correspondent and contributing editor-in-chief of HC Point Park from May 2014 - May 2016. In addition to social journalism and media, she enjoys rainy days in the city, dogs with personality, watching The Goonies with her five roommates (and HC teammates!), and coffee... copious amounts of coffee.