Max Martin: Top 40 Songs

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More than any other individual, Max Martin may be responsible for the sound of pop music in the 21st century. As a producer and songwriter, he made a name for himself in the late ‘90s as the man behind hits by Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, and N Sync. He went on to helm songs by Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, Pink, and Taylor Swift. He has co-written 21 #1 songs (noted below) on the Billboard Hot 100, putting him third behind Paul McCartney (32) and John Lennon (26). He’s been behind 54 top-ten hits, putting him ahead of Madonna, Elvis Presley, and The Beatles. He has produced 19 #1 hits, putting him second only to George Martin (23).

So, in celebration of Martin’s accomplisments, here are his top songs of all time according to Dave’s Music Database:

1. Britney Spears…Baby One More Time (1998) #1
2. Katy Perry…Roar (2013) #1
3. Katy Perry with Juicy J…Dark Horse (2013) #1
4. Taylor Swift…Shake It Off (2014) #1
5. Katy Perry…I Kissed a Girl (2008) #1
6. Taylor Swift…Blank Space (2014) #1
7. Katy Perry with Snoop Dogg…California Gurls (2010) #1
8. Taylor Swift…We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together (2012) #1
9. Kelly Clarkson…Since U Been Gone (2004)
10. Katy Perry…Hot N Cold (2008)

11. Maroon 5…One More Night (2012) #1
12. Backstreet Boys…I Want It That Way (1999)
13. Taio Cruz…Dymamite (2010)
14. Katy Perry with Kanye West…E.T. (2011) #1
15. Pink…So What (2008) #1
16. Taylor Swift…I Knew You Were Trouble (2012)
17. Katy Perry….Teenage Dream (2010) #1
18. Ariana Grande with Izzy Azalea…Problem (2014)
19. Britney Spears…Oops! I Did It Again (2000)
20. Ellie Goulding…Love Me Like You Do (2015)

21. Usher with Pitbull…DJ Got Us Falling in Love (2010)
22. Katy Perry…Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) (2010) #1
23. Katy Perry…Wide Awake (2012)
24. Pink…Raise Your Glass (2010) #1
25. Taylor Swift…Bad Blood (2015) #1
26. Kelly Clarkson…My Life Would Suck Without You (2009) #1
27. Katy Perry…The One That Got Away (2011)
28. Jessie J with Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj…Bang Bang (2014)
29. Jessie J…Domino (2011)
30. Pink…Fuckin’ Perfect (2010)

31. Taylor Swift…22 (2013)
32. Katy Perry…Part of Me (2012) #1
33. Pink…Who Knew (2006)
34. Kelly Clarkson…Behind These Hazel Eyes (2005)
35. Britney Spears with Nicki Minaj & Ke$ha…Till the World Ends (2011)
36. Taylor Swift…Style (2015)
37. The Weeknd…Can’t Feel My Face (2015) #1
38. Avril Lavigne…What the Hell (2011)
39. Pink…U + Ur Hand (2006)
40. Backstreet Boys…Quit Playing Games with My Heart (1996)