50 More of the Best Songs of All Time
by jordan-hubert-639-236237 | created - 01 Apr 2023 | updated - 2 months ago | Public50 More of the Best Songs of All Time
1. Trent Reznor
Soundtrack | The Social Network
Trent Reznor is an American songwriter/musician/producer and sole member of multi-platinum act Nine Inch Nails, and now an Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy Award winning film composer. He began creating music as a child in Western Pennsylvania, first on piano and then taking up other instruments. He ...
1. Nine Inch Nails - “Closer” (1994) [album: The Downward Spiral]
2. Radiohead
Soundtrack | Children of Men
Radiohead is an English rock band from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, formed in 1985. After signing to EMI in 1991, Radiohead released their debut single "Creep" in 1992. It became a worldwide hit after the release of their debut album, Pablo Honey (1993). Their popularity and critical standing rose in the...
2. Radiohead - “There There” (2003) [Hail to the Thief]
3. U2
Soundtrack | Morning Joe
U2 has been perhaps the biggest music act in the world since the late 1980s to the current day. They take prominent stands on human rights issues, expressed through their lyrics and other public statements and actions. The band's lead singer, Bono, has become quite prominent in charity movements ...
3. U2 - “All I Want is You” (1988) [Rattle and Hum]
4. The Beatles
Soundtrack | The Beatles: Get Back
The Beatles were an English rock band that became arguably the most successful act of the 20th century. They contributed to music, film, literature, art, and fashion, made a continuous impact on popular culture and the lifestyle of several generations. Their songs and images carrying powerful ideas...
4. The Beatles - “All You Need is Love” (1967) [Magical Mystery Tour]
5. Coldplay
Soundtrack | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1996. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to ...
5. Coldplay - “Clocks” (2002) [A Rush of Blood to the Head]
6. Metallica
Soundtrack | Mission: Impossible II
Metallica is an American heavy metal band. The band was formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, California by drummer Lars Ulrich and vocalist/guitarist James Hetfield, and has been based in San Francisco, California for most of its career. The group's fast tempos, instrumentals and aggressive musicianship ...
6. Metallica - “No Leaf Clover” (1999) [S&M]
7. Sting
Soundtrack | The Emperor's New Groove
Sting was born Gordon Matthew Sumner on 2 October, 1951 in Wallsend, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, England, the eldest of four children of Audrey (Cowell), a hairdresser, and Ernest Matthew Sumner, an engineer and milkman. He received his name from a striped sweater he wore which looked like a bee...
7. Sting - “Englishman in New York” (1987) [Nothing Like the Sun]
8. The Traveling Wilburys
Soundtrack | Checking Out
The Traveling Wilburys were a British-American super group consisting of Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty. The band recorded two albums, the first in 1988 and the second in 1990, though Orbison died before the second was recorded. The project's work received much ...
8. The Traveling Wilburys - “Handle With Care” (1988) [The Traveling Wilburys Vol. 1]
9. Mick Jagger
Soundtrack | Alfie
Michael Philip Jagger was born in Dartford, Kent on 26th July 1943. When he was 4 he met Keith Richards until they went into secondary schools and lost touch. But one day in 1960 they accidentally met on the Dartford train line and both realized that they had an interest in rock n roll combined ...
9. Mick Jagger - “God Gave Me Everything” (2001) [Goddess in the Doorway]
10. Tool
Soundtrack | Escape from L.A.
Tool is known for Escape from L.A. (1996), Tool: Stinkfist (1996) and Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995).
10. Tool - “Vicarious” (2006) [10,000 Days]
11. The Dixie Cups
Soundtrack | The Skeleton Key
The Dixie Cups are an American all-girl R&B pop vocal outfit from New Orleans, LA. The original band members were Barbara Ann Hawkins, her sister Rosa Lee Hawkins and their cousin, Joan Marie Johnson. The trio started out singing together in grade school. They initially planned on calling ...
11. The Dixie Cups - “Chapel of Love” (1964) [Chapel of Love]
12. Phil Spector
Soundtrack | Top Gun
Phil Spector was born on December 26, 1939 in The Bronx, New York, USA. He was a composer and actor, known for Top Gun (1986), Mean Streets (1973) and Dirty Dancing (1987). He was married to Rachelle Marie Short , Janis Lynn Zavala, Ronnie Spector and Annette Lee Merar. He died on January 16, 2021 ...
12. The Crystals - “Then He Kissed Me” (1963) [Philles Records Presents Today’s Hits]
13. Public Enemy
Soundtrack | Do the Right Thing
Public Enemy is known for Do the Right Thing (1989), Star Trek Beyond (2016) and End of Watch (2012).
13. Public Enemy - “Fight the Power” (1990) [Fear of a Black Planet, Do the Right Thing Soundtrack]
14. Tina Turner
Soundtrack | Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
With almost fifty years in the music business, Tina Turner became one of the most commercially successful international female rock stars. Her sultry, powerful voice, her incredible legs, her time-tested beauty and her unforgettable story all contributed to her legendary status.
Born to a ...
14. Tina Turner - “GoldenEye” (1995) [GoldenEye Soundtrack]
15. Nine Inch Nails
Soundtrack | Man on Fire
Nine Inch Nails is an American industrial rock band founded in 1988 by Trent Reznor in Cleveland, Ohio. The band released two influential albums during the 1990s-The Downward Spiral (1994) and The Fragile (1999)-and has record sales exceeding 20 million copies worldwide, with 10 million sales ...
15. Nine Inch Nails - “The Perfect Drug” (1997) [Lost Highway Soundtrack]
16. Marilyn Manson
Soundtrack | Detroit Rock City
Marilyn Manson was born Brian Hugh Warner on January 5, 1969 in Canton, Ohio, to Barbara Jo (Wyer) and Hugh Angus Warner. He has German and English ancestry. During his childhood, one of his neighbors molested him several times until the young Brian broke down one day and told his mother what ...
16. Marilyn Manson - “The Beautiful People” (1996) [Antichrist Superstar]
17. Guns N' Roses
Soundtrack | Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1985. The lineup, when first signed to Geffen Records in 1986, consisted of vocalist Axl Rose, lead guitarist Slash, rhythm guitarist Izzy Stradlin, bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Steven Adler. Guns N' Roses has ...
17. Guns N’ Roses - “November Rain” (1991) [Use Your Illusion I]
18. Diana Ross
Soundtrack | The Wiz
Best known as the the lead singer of the popular 1960s singing group The Supremes, Diana Ernestine Earle Ross was born on March 26, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, the second of six children of African-American parents Ernestine Lillian (Moten), a schoolteacher, and Fred Earl Ross, who served in the ...
18. The Supremes - “You Can’t Hurry Love” (1966) [The Supremes A’ Go-Go]
19. Dionne Warwick
Soundtrack | Alive
Dionne Warwick was born on December 12, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Alive (1993), The Happytime Murders (2018) and Bird Box (2018). She was previously married to William Elliott.
19. Dionne Warwick - “I’ll Never Love This Way Again” (1979) [Dionne]
20. Snow Patrol
Soundtrack | Divergent
Snow Patrol is known for Divergent (2014), Dear John (2010) and Killers (2010).
20. Snow Patrol - “Chasing Cars” (2006) [Eyes Open]
21. Keane
Soundtrack | LOL
Keane is known for LOL (2012), He's Just Not That Into You (2009) and Raise Your Voice (2004).
21. Keane - “Somewhere Only We Know” (2004) [Hopes and Fears]
22. Lynyrd Skynyrd
Soundtrack | Kingsman: The Secret Service
Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida. The group originally formed as My Backyard in 1964 and comprised Ronnie Van Zant (lead vocalist), Gary Rossington (guitar), Allen Collins (guitar), Larry Junstrom (bass guitar) and Bob Burns (drums). The band spent five years ...
22. Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Sweet Home Alabama" (1974) [Second Helping]
23. Aerosmith
Soundtrack | Armageddon
Aerosmith is an American rock band, sometimes referred to as "the Bad Boys from Boston" since they were formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1970. Aerosmith is the best-selling American hard rock band of all time, having sold more than 150 million records worldwide, including over 70 million records ...
23. Aerosmith - “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” (1998) [Armageddon Soundtrack]
24. Death Cab for Cutie
Soundtrack | Wedding Crashers
Death Cab for Cutie is known for Wedding Crashers (2005), Friends with Benefits (2011) and The Invisible (2007).
24. The Postal Service - “Such Great Heights” (2003) [Give Up, Garden State Soundtrack]
25. Neil Young
Composer | Dead Man
Neil Young is one of the most respected and prolific rock/folk guitarists of the late 20th century. Raised in Canada, he first became well-known as a guitarist and occasional vocalist for the band Buffalo Springfield. After the band's breakup, Young became a solo performer. However, he also has ...
25. Neil Young - “Philadelphia” (1993) [Philadelphia Soundtrack]
26. Dave Matthews
Actor | Just Go with It
David John Matthews is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record label owner. He is best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band (DMB). Matthews was born in Johannesburg, and moved frequently among South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United ...
26. Dave Matthews - “Gravedigger” (2003) [Some Devil]
27. Steve Perry
Soundtrack | Independent Lens
Steve Perry was born on January 22, 1949 in Hanford, California, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Independent Lens (1999), The Losers (2010) and Tron: Legacy (2010).
27. Steve Perry - “Foolish Heart” (1984) [Street Talk]
28. Peter Frampton
Soundtrack | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Peter Frampton was born on April 22, 1950 in Beckenham, Kent, England, UK. He is an actor and composer, known for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978), Almost Famous (2000) and Dazed and Confused (1993). He has been married to Tina Elfers since January 13, 1996. They have one child. He was ...
28. Peter Frampton - "Do You Feel Like We Do" (1976) [Frampton Comes Alive!]
29. Sarah McLachlan
Soundtrack | Charlotte's Web
Sarah McLachlan was born on January 28, 1968 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She is a music artist and actress, known for Charlotte's Web (2006), Sarah McLachlan: Possession, Version 2 (1993) and Toy Story 2 (1999). She was previously married to Ashwin Sood.
29. Sarah McLachlan - “Adia” (1997) [Surfacing]
30. Filter
Soundtrack | 2012
Filter is an American alternative rock band formed in 1993 in Cleveland, Ohio. The band has gone through many lineup changes, the front man Richard Patrick is the only consistent member. Filter has released seven studio albums and one of their most known songs is "Hey Man Nice Shot" from the ...
30. Filter - “Take a Picture” (1999) [Title of Record]
31. Elton John
Soundtrack | Kingsman: The Golden Circle
Sir Elton John is one of pop music's great survivors. Born 25 March, 1947, as Reginald Kenneth Dwight, he started to play the piano at the early age of four. At the age of 11, he won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music. His first band was called Bluesology. He later auditioned (...
31. Elton John - “Better Off Dead” (1975) [Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy]
32. Buddy Holly
Soundtrack | Big Fish
Charles Hardin Holley, known as Buddy Holly, was an American singer and songwriter who was a central and pioneering figure of mid-1950s rock and roll. He was born in Lubbock, Texas, to a musical family during the Great Depression, and learned to play guitar and sing alongside his siblings. His ...
32. Buddy Holly - “Peggy Sue” (1958) [Buddy Holly]
33. The Beach Boys
Soundtrack | Pirate Radio
The Beach Boys is an American rock band formed in Hawthorne, California, in 1961. The group's original lineup consisted of brothers Brian Wilson, Dennis Wilson, and Carl Wilson; their cousin Mike Love; and their friend Al Jardine. The Beach Boys are one of the most critically acclaimed, ...
33. Beach Boys - “Forever” (1970) [Sunflower, Full House Soundtrack]
34. Justin Hurwitz
Soundtrack | La La Land
Justin Hurwitz was born on January 22, 1985 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for La La Land (2016), First Man (2018) and Whiplash (2014).
34. Justin Hurwitz - “Another Day of Sun” (2016) [La La Land Soundtrack]
35. Madonna
Soundtrack | A League of Their Own
The remarkable, hyper-ambitious Material Girl who never stops re-inventing herself, Madonna has sold over three hundred million records and CDs to adoring fans worldwide. Her film career, however, is another story. Her performances have consistently drawn scathing or laughable reviews from film ...
35. Madonna - “I’ll Remember” (1994) [With Honors Soundtrack]
36. Janet Jackson
Soundtrack | Poetic Justice
Janet Damita Jo Jackson was born on May 16, 1966 in Gary, Indiana, to Katherine Jackson (née Katherine Esther Scruse) and Joe Jackson, a musician. She is the youngest of ten children. Before her birth, her brothers formed a band later called The Jackson 5. She lived at home with her sisters, while ...
36. Janet Jackson - “Got ‘Til It’s Gone” (1997) [The Velvet Rope]
37. Robert Palmer
Soundtrack | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Robert Palmer was born on January 19, 1949 in Batley, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was an actor and composer, known for Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978), True Romance (1993) and Lost in Space (1998). He was married to Shelly Putnam and Susan Eileen Thatcher. He died on September 26, 2003 ...
37. Robert Palmer - “Can We Still Be Friends” (1979) [Secrets]
38. Trey Songz
Actor | Texas Chainsaw 3D
Trey Songz was born on November 28, 1984 in Petersburg, Virginia, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for Texas Chainsaw (2013), American Honey (2016) and Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009).
38. Trey Songz - “Can’t Be Friends” (2010) [Passion, Pain & Pleasure]
39. Slipknot
Soundtrack | Rollerball
Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray. After several lineup changes in their early days, the band consisted of nine members for the greater part of their tenure: Sid Wilson, Paul Gray...
39. Slipknot - “Duality” (2004) [Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses]
40. M83
Soundtrack | Oblivion
M83 is known for Oblivion (2013), Divergent (2014) and Chronicle (2012).
40. M83 - “Midnight City” (2011) [Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming]
41. The Weeknd
Soundtrack | The Idol
Abel Tesfaye, professionally known as 'The Weeknd' is a Canadian singer born February 16, 1990 in Toronto. Best known for his performances in his latest album 'Starboy' (2016), and numerous other productions including 'Kissland' (2013), Beauty Behind the Madness (2015) which included the mega-hit; ...
41. The Weeknd & Daft Punk - “I Feel It Coming” (2016) [Starboy]
43. KC & The Sunshine Band
Soundtrack | Watchmen
KC & The Sunshine Band is known for Watchmen (2009), Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) and Arlington Road (1999).
43. KC & the Sunshine Band - “Boogie Shoes” (1977) [KC & the Sunshine Band, Saturday Night Fever Soundtrack]
44. Freur
Soundtrack | Vanilla Sky
Freur is known for Vanilla Sky (2001), Let Me In (2010) and Take Me Home Tonight (2011).
44. Freur - “Doot Doot” (1983) [Doot Doot, Vanilla Sky Soundtrack]
45. The Flowerpot Men - “Beat City” (1986) [Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Soundtrack]
46. James Ingram
Soundtrack | Junior
As a sophomore at the University of Akron, he left town to come to Los Angeles with his band, Revelation Funk. The band broke up shortly after arriving in L.A. Shortly afterward, Ingram started working with Ray Charles as a piano player.
After Quincy Jones heard James Ingram's voice on "Just Once," ...
46. James Ingram - “I Don’t Have the Heart” (1989) [It’s Real]
47. Toto - “Georgy Porgy” (1978) [Toto]
48. Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Actor | Get Him to the Greek
Sean "Diddy" Combs has cemented himself as one of the most successful entrepreneurs and cultural icons of all-time. Standing as a respected symbol of relentless ambition, for three decades Combs' unrivaled influence is only matched by an unparalleled ability to innovate, evolve, and consistently ...
48. Puff Daddy, Lil’ Kim, The Lox, and The Notorious B.I.G. - “It’s All About the Benjamins” (1997) [No Way Out]
49. Queen Latifah
Actress | Chicago
Often considered hip-hop's first lady, the woman behind the moniker Queen Latifah was born Dana Elaine Owens on March 18, 1970, in East Orange, New Jersey. She is the daughter of Rita (Bray), a teacher, and Lancelot Owens Sr. She came from a police family-both her father and her older brother were ...
49. Queen Latifah - “U.N.I.T.Y.” (1993) [Black Reign]
50. Justin Timberlake
Soundtrack | Trolls
Justin Randall Timberlake was born on January 31, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Lynn (Bomar) and Randall Timberlake, whose own father was a Baptist minister. At the age of 11, he appeared on the show Star Search (1983), and even though he didn't win, it didn't dampen his ambitions. He also ...
50. Justin Timberlake - “LoveStoned/I Think She Knows” (2006) [FutureSex/LoveSounds]
51. Dr. Dre
Soundtrack | Training Day
Considered by many to be hip-hop's greatest producer, Dr. Dre (b. André Young, February 18, 1965) pioneered gangsta hip-hop and his own variation of the sound, dubbed G-Funk. His very early albums were violent but cautionary tales of the criminal mind, but Dre's records with NWA celebrated the ...
Honorable Mention: Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg - "Still D.R.E." (1999) [2001]
52. Mastodon
Soundtrack | Bill & Ted Face the Music
Mastodon formed in Atlanta, Georgia in the late 90's by the fusion of two errant duos. Guitarist\vocalist Brent Hinds and bassist\vocalist Troy Sanders one one side, and drummer [Brann Dailor] and guitarist Bill Kelliher (former members of Lethargy and Today Is The Day) on the other. Mastodon ...
Honorable Mention: Mastodon - “Roots Remain” (2017) [Emperor of Sand]
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