A-ha: Top 50 Songs

A-ha Top 50 Songs

Synth-pop band from Oslo, Norway. 1982-. Magne Furuholmen (k/g), Morten Harket (v), Pal Waaktaar-Savoy (g). For a complete list of this act’s DMDB honors, check out the DMDB Music Maker Encyclopedia entry. Click here to see other acts’ best-of lists.

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Top 50 Songs Dave’s Music Database lists are determined by song’s appearances on best-of lists, appearances on compilations and live albums by the featured act, and songs’ chart success, sales, radio airplay, streaming, and awards. Songs which hit #1 on various charts are noted. (Click for codes to singles charts.) DMDB Top 1%: 1. Take on Me (1984) DMDB Top 10%: 2. The Sun Always Shines on TV (1985) 3. Hunting High and Low (1985) DMDB Top 20%: 4. Cry Wolf (1986) 5. I’ve Been Losing You (1986) 6. Train of Thought (1985) 7. The Living Daylights (1987) 8. Stay on These Roads (1988) 9. Manhattan Skyline (1986) 10. Crying in the Rain (1990) 11. Dark Is the Night for All (1993) Beyond the DMDB Top 20%: 12. Move to Memphis (1991) 13. You Are the One (1988) 14. The Way We Talk (1990) 15. Maybe Maybe (1986) 16. Touchy! (1988) 17. Analogue (All I Want) (2005) 18. Forever Not Yours (2002) 19. The Blood That Moves the Body (1988) 20. Angel in the Snow (1993) 21. Scoundrel Days (1986) 22. Summer Moved On (2000) 23. Minor Earth Major Sky (2000) 24. I Call Your Name (1990) 25. Barely Hanging On (2000) 26. Celice (2005) 27. The Shapes That Go Together (1994) 28. Cosy Prisons (2005) 29. Early Morning (1990) 30. Lifelines (2002) 31. Butterfly Butterfly (The Last Hurrah) (2010) 32. East of the Sun, West of the Moon (1990) 33. Foot of the Mountain (2009) 34. The Sun Never Shone That Day (2000) 35. The Company Man (2000) 36. We’re Looking for the Whales (1986) 37. Velvet (2000) 38. Did Anyone Approach You? (2002) 39. Love Is Reason (1985) 40. Under the Makeup (2015) 41. Nothing is Keeping You Here (2009) 42. Shadowside (2009) 43. Lie Down in Darkness (1993) 44. The Swing of Things (1986) 45. The Weight of the Wind (1986) 46. Soft Rains of April (1986) 47. October (1986) 48. Waiting for Her (1990) 49. Birthright (2005) 50. Objects in the Mirror (2015) Resources and Related Links: DMDB Encyclopedia entry for A-ha Dave’s Music Database: “Acts’ Profile Pages and Best-of Lists” First posted 8/31/2022.

 

Simple Minds: Top 50 Songs

Simple Minds Top 50 Songs

Rock band formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 1977. Jim Kerr (v: 77-) and Charlie Burchill (g/k: 77-) have been the only constant since the band’s formation. Other members include Catherine AD (k: 14-18), Duncan Barnwell (rhythm g: 78), Sarah Brown (backing v: 09), Tony Donald (b: 77-78), Eddie Duffy (b: 99-10), Derek Forbes (b: 78-85, 96-98), Mel Gaynor (d: 82-91, 97-98, 02-16), John Giblin (b: 85-89), Andy Gillespie (k: 02-05, 07-16), Gordy Goudie (g/k: 01-), Ged Grimes (b: 10-), Kenny Hyslop (d: 81-82), Mick MacNeil (k: 78-90), Brian McGee (d: 77-81, 96), Allan McNeill (rhythm g: 77), John Milarky (g: 77), Mike Ogletree (d: 82), Cherisse Osei (d: 17-), Berenice Scott (k: 20-). For a complete list of this act’s DMDB honors, check out the DMDB Music Maker Encyclopedia entry. Click here to see other acts’ best-of lists.

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Top 50 Songs Dave’s Music Database lists are determined by song’s appearances on best-of lists, appearances on compilations and live albums by the featured act, and songs’ chart success, sales, radio airplay, streaming, and awards. Songs which hit #1 on various charts are noted. (Click for codes to singles charts.) DMDB Top 1%: 1. Don’t You Forget about Me (1985) DMDB Top 5%: 2. Alive and Kicking (1985) DMDB Top 10%: 3. Sanctify Yourself (1985) 4. See the Lights (1991) 5. She’s a River (1995) 6. All the Things She Said (1985) 7. Belfast Child (1989) DMDB Top 20%: 8. This Is Your Land (with Lou Reed, 1989) 9. Promised You a Miracle (1982) 10. Mandela Day (1989) 11. Waterfront (1983) 12. Love Song (1981) 13. Someone, Somewhere in Summertime (1982) 14. Ghostdancing (1985) 15. Life in a Day (1979) 16. Glittering Prize (1982) 17. Biko (1989) Beyond the DMDB Top 20%: 18. Speed Your Love to Me (1984) 19. Sign ‘O’ the Times (1989) 20. Stand by Love (1991) 21. Up on the Catwalk (1984) 22. War Babies (1998) 23. The American (1981) 24. Hypnotised (1995) 25. Cry (2002) 26. Let There Be Love (1991) 27. Real Life (1991) 28. Home (2005) 29. Kick It In (1989) 30. Sweat in Bullet (1981) 31. Glitterball (1998) 32. Let It All Come Down (1989) 33. Rockets (2009) 34. I Travel (1980) 35. Changeling (1979) 36. Chelsea Girl (1979) 37. Celebrate (1980) 38. Magic (2018) 39. Let the Day Begin (2014) 40. Take a Step Back (1989) 41. Dancing Barefoot (2001) 42. Broken Glass Park (2013) 43. And the Band Played On (1995) 44. Oh Jungleland (1985) 45. New Gold Dream (81,82,83,84) (1982) 46. Theme for Great Cities (1981) 47. Stranger (2005) 48. Dirty Old Town (with Jimmy Johnstone, 2004) 49. Love Song/Sun City/Dance ot the Music (live, 1987) 50. Homosapien (2001) Resources and Related Links: DMDB Encyclopedia entry for Simple Minds Dave’s Music Database: “Acts’ Profile Pages and Best-of Lists” First posted 8/31/2022; last updated 9/2/2022.

Top 50 Nu-Metal Songs

Nu-Metal: Top 50 Songs

Nu-Metal emerged in the mid-1990s and maintained a measure of popularity through the 2000s. The genre merged heavy metal with alternative rock and hip-hop. In many ways, it was a follow-up to grunge with some songs also traversing the area of post-grunge rock. This list was created by aggregating 15 lists focused on nu-metal songs. Those songs featured on 2 or more lists were then ranked based on overall DMDB points. Click here to see other genre-specific song lists. 1. Evanescence with Paul McCoy “Bring Me to Life” (2003) 2. Linkin Park “In the End” (2000) 3. Staind “It’s Been Awhile” (2001) 4. Rage Against the Machine “Killing in the Name” (1992) 5. Linkin Park “Numb” (2003) 6. Incubus “Drive” (1999) 7. Papa Roach “Last Resort” (2000) 8. System of a Down “Chop Suey” (2001) 9. Korn “Freak on a Leash” (1998) 10. Trapt “Headstrong” (2002) 11. Crazy Town “Butterfly” (2000) 12. Incubus “Wish You Were Here” (2001) 13. Breaking Benjamin “The Diary of Jane” (2006) 14. Linkin Park “Somewhere I Belong” (2003) 15. Rage Against the Machine “Bulls on Parade” (1996) 16. Linkin Park “Faint” (2003) 17. Alien Ant Farm “Smooth Criminal” (2001) 18. Disturbed “Down with the Sickness” (2000) 19. Linkin Park “One Step Closer” (2000) 20. Payable on Death (P.O.D.) “Youth of the Nation” (2001) 21. Marilyn Manson “The Beautiful People” (1996) 22. Linkin Park “Breaking the Habit” (2003) 23. Limp Bizkit “Break Stuff” (2000) 24. Drowning Pool “Bodies” (2001) 25. Kid Rock “Bawitdaba” (1998) 26. Limp Bizkit “Rollin’ (Urban Assault Vehicle)” (2000) 27. Slipknot “Wait and Bleed” (1998) 28. Payable on Death (P.O.D.) “Alive” (2001) 29. Stone Sour “Bother” (2002) 30. System of a Down “Toxicity” (2001) 31. Limp Bizkit “Nookie” (1999) 32. Incubus “Pardon Me” (1999) 33. Linkin Park “Crawling” (2000) 34. System of a Down “B.Y.O.B.” (2005) 35. Puddle of Mudd “Control” (2001) 36. Chevelle “The Red” (2002) 37. Mudvayne “Dig” (2001) 38. Korn “Got the Life” (1998) 39. Deftones “My Own Summer (Shove It)” (1997) 40. Godsmack “I Stand Alone” (2002) 41. Limp Bizkit “My Way” (2001) 42. Slipknot “Duality” (2004) 43. Evanescence “Going Under” (2003) 44. Orgy “Blue Monday” (1998) 45. Korn “Blind” (1994) 46. Saliva “Click Click Boom” (2001) 47. Limp Bizkit “Take a Look Around” (2000) 48. Linkin Park “Points of Authority” (2000) 49. (hed) P.E. “Bartender (I Just Want Your Company)” (2000) 50. Linkin Park “Papercut” (2000) Resources/Related Links: Dave’s Music Database: “Other Genre/Category Song Lists” First posted 8/29/2022.

Eminem: Top 50 Songs

Eminem Top 50 Songs

Eminem is a rap singer who was born Marshall Bruce Mathers III on 10/17/1972 in St. Joseph, MO. He grew up splitting time in Missouri and Detroit. With sales of over 220 million records, he is one of the best-selling acts of all time. He was the best-selling act of the 2000s and named Artist of the Decade (2000-2009) by Billboard magazine. He has had ten consecutive albums debut at #1 – the first act to do so. He was also in the rap duo Bad Meets Evil and the rap group D12. For a complete list of this act’s DMDB honors, check out the DMDB Music Maker Encyclopedia entry. Click here to see other acts’ best-of lists. Spotify Podcast: Check out the Dave’s Music Database podcast The Best of Eminem, 1998-2022 based on this list. Debut: August 23, 2022, at 7pm CST. New episodes based on Dave’s Music Database lists are posted every Tuesday at 7pm CST.

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Top 50 Songs Dave’s Music Database lists are determined by song’s appearances on best-of lists, appearances on compilations and live albums by the featured act, and songs’ chart success, sales, radio airplay, streaming, and awards. DMDB Top 1%: 1. Lose Yourself (2002) 2. Love the Way You Lie (with Rihanna, 2010) 3. Stan (with Dido, 2000) 4. Without Me (2002) DMDB Top 2%: 5. The Monster (with Rihanna, 2013) 6. The Real Slim Shady (2000) 7. My Name Is… (1998) 8. Not Afraid (2010) DMDB Top 5%: 9. Smack That (with Akon, 2006) DMDB Top 10%: 10. Mockingbird (2004) 11. Cleanin’ Out My Closet (2002) 12. Rap God (2013) 13. Godzilla (with Juice Wrld, 2020) 14. Like Toy Soldiers (2004) 15. When I’m Gone (2005) 16. Sing for the Moment (20020 DMDB Top 20%: 17. Till I Collapse (with Nate Dogg, 2002) 18. My Band (D12, 2004) 19. Just Lose It (2004) 20. Crack a Bottle (with Dr. Dre & 50 Cent, 2009) 21. Forever (with Drake, Kanye West, & Lil Wayne, 2009) 22. River (with Ed Sheeran, 2017) 23. No Love (with Lil Wayne, 2010) 24. The Way I Am (2000) 25. Forgot About Dre (with Dr. Dre, 1999) 26. Berzerk (2013) 27. I Need a Doctor (with Dr. Dre & Skylar Grey, 2011) 28. Lucky You (with Joyner Lucas, 2018) 29. Killshot (2018) 30. Beautiful (2009) 31. Lighters (Bad Meets Evil with Bruno Mars, 2011) 32. Drop the World (with Lil Wayne, 2010) Beyond the DMDB Top 20%: 33. Homicide (with Logic, 2019) 34. Shake That (with Nate Dogg, 2005) 35. Venom (2018) 36. We Made You (2009) 37. Mosh (2004) 38. Purple Pills/Purple Hills (D12, 2001) 39. The Adventures of Moon Man & Slim Shady (with Kid Cudi, 2020) 40. Survival (2013) 41. Headlights (with Nate Ruess, 2013) 42. Fall (2018) 43. Ass Like That (2004) 44. Superman (2002) 45. Walk on Water (with Beyoncé, 2017) 46. The Ringer (2018) 47. My Life (with Eminem & Adam Levine, 2012) 48. No Favors (with Big Sean, 2017) 49. Space Bound (2010) 50. Darkness (2020) Resources and Related Links: DMDB Encyclopedia entry for Eminem Dave’s Music Database: “Acts’ Profile Pages and Best-of Lists” First posted 7/30/2022; last updated 8/24/2022.

Olivia Newton-John: Her Top 50 Songs in Celebration of Her LIfe

Olivia Newton-John Top 50 Songs

The country/pop singer was born 9/26/1948 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. She died on 8/8/2022. Her family moved to Australia in 1953. At age 16, won talent contest to England. Granddaughter of Nobel Prize-winning German physicist Max Born. She was in the Pat & Olivia duo and group Tomorrow before going solo. She won the CMA Award for Female Vocalist of the Year in 1974. In movies Grease, Xanadu, and Two of a Kind. Married actor Matt Lattanzi in 1984, divorced in 1995. Opened own chain of clothing boutiques (Koala Blue) in 1984. Her daughter Chloe was born in 1986. She battled breast cancer in 1992, was diagnosed with cancer again in 2013, and a third time in 2017. Married John Easterling in 2008. She sold more than 100 million records in her career. For a complete list of this act’s DMDB honors, check out the DMDB Music Maker Encyclopedia entry. Click here to see other acts’ best-of lists. Spotify Podcast: Check out the Dave’s Music Database podcast Olivia Newton-John: Celebrating Her Life and Music based on this list. Debut: August 9, 2022, at 7pm CST. New episodes based on Dave’s Music Database lists are posted every Tuesday at 7pm CST.

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Top 50 Songs Dave’s Music Database lists are determined by song’s appearances on best-of lists, appearances on compilations and live albums by the featured act, and songs’ chart success, sales, radio airplay, streaming, and awards. DMDB Top 1%: 1. You’re the One That I Want (with John Travolta, 1978) 2. Physical (1981) 3. I Honestly Love You (1974) DMDB Top 2%: 4. Magic (1980) 5. Summer Nights (with John Travolta, 1978) DMDB Top 5%: 6. Have You Never Been Mellow (1975) 7. Hopelessly Devoted to You (1978) 8. Xanadu (with Electric Light Orchestra, 1980) 9. A Little More Love (1978) DMDB Top 10%: 10. If You Love Me, Let Me Know (1974) 11. Make a Move on Me (1981) 12. Let Me Be There (1973) 13. Please Mr. Please (1975) 14. Suddenly (with Cliff Richard, 1980) 15. Heart Attack (1982) 16. Twist of Fate (1983) 17. The Grease Megamix (with John Travolta, 1990) 18. If Not for You (1971) 19. Deeper Than the Night (1978) 20. Soul Kiss (1985) 21. Sam (1976) DMDB Top 20%: 22. Something Better to Do (1975) 23. Livin’ in Desperate Times (1983) 24. Come on Over (1976) 25. The Rumour (1988) 26. Tied Up (1982) 27. I Can’t Help It (with Andy Gibb, 1980) 28. Banks of the Ohio (1971) 29. Fly Away (with John Denver, 1975) 30. Don’t Stop Belevin’ (1976) 31. Landslide (1981) 32. Angel of the Morning (1972) Beyond the DMDB Top 20%: 33. Totally Hot (1978) 34. Take a Chance (with John Travolta, 1983) 35. O Come All Ye Faithful (with Elvis Presley, 2008) 36. Let It Shine (1975) 37. Dancin’ ‘Round and ‘Round (1978) 38. Suspended in Time (1980) 39. Toughen Up (1985) 40. The Best of Me (with David Foster, 1986) 41. Physical (with the Glee Cast, 2010) 42. It’s Not Heaven (1988) 43. What Is Life? (1972) 44. The Promise (1981) 45. Every Face Tells a Story (1976) 46. Emotional Tangle (1985) 47. Making a Good Thing Better (1977) 48. Whenever You’re Away from Me (with Gene Kelly, 1980) 49. Shaking You (1983) 50. Walk Through Fire (1988) Resources and Related Links: DMDB Encyclopedia entry for Olivia Newton-John Dave’s Music Database: “Acts’ Profile Pages and Best-of Lists” First posted 8/8/2022; last updated 8/24/2022.

Madonna: Top 100 Songs

Madonna Top 100 Songs

The dance-pop singer and record executive (Maverick Records) was born Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone on August 16, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan. She was the third of six children born to an Italian-American. Her mother died of breast cancer when Madonna was only five. She was raised in a Catholic family in the Detroit suburbs and was a straight A-student who was on the cheerleading squad and studied ballet. She went to the University of Michigan on a dance scholarship, but left in 1977 for New York, dreaming of being a ballet dancer. She performed with the Alvin Ailey dance troupe and studied with Martha Graham before forming the dance/po group the Breakfast Club. She signed to Sire Records as a solo artist in 1982. She quickly established herself as a master of controlling “the media and the public with her music, her videos, her publicity, and her sexuality.” AMG She was “arguably…the first female pop star to have complete control of her music and image.” AMG She was named the most successful female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records in 2000. She has sold an estimated 275 million albums worldwide and 75 million singles. She was married to actor Sean Penn (1985-89) and British director Guy Ritchie (2000-08). She was also featured in movies such as Desperately Seeking Susan (1985), Dick Tracy (1990), A League of Their Own (1992), and Evita (1996), the latter of which won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. For a complete list of this act’s DMDB honors, check out the DMDB Music Maker Encyclopedia entry. Click here to see other acts’ best-of lists.

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Top 100 Songs Dave’s Music Database lists are determined by song’s appearances on best-of lists, appearances on compilations and live albums by the featured act, and songs’ chart success, sales, radio airplay, streaming, and awards. Songs which hit #1 on various charts are noted. (Click for codes to singles charts.) DMDB Top 1%: 1. Like a Prayer (1989) 2. Like a Virgin (1984) 3. Vogue (1990) 4. Music (2000) 5. Into the Groove (1985) 6. Take a Bow (1994) DMDB Top 2%: 7. Ray of Light (1998) 8. Hung Up (2005) 9. Crazy for You (1985) 10. Papa Don’t Preach (1986) 11. Holiday (1983) 12. 4 Minutes (with Justin Timberlake, 2008) DMDB Top 5%: 13. Justify My Love (1990) 14. Don’t Cry for Me Argentina (1996) 15. Live to Tell (1986) 16. Borderline (1984) 17. Material Girl (1984) 18. Frozen (1998) 19. Express Yourself (1989) 20. I’ll Remember (1994) 21. American Pie (2000) 22. This Used to Be My Playground (1992) 23. Open Your Heart (1986) 24. Beautiful Stranger (1999) 25. Who’s That Girl? (1987) DMDB Top 10%: 26. La Isla Bonita (1987) 27. Lucky Star (1984) 28. Die Another Day (2002) 29. Don’t Tell Me (2000) 30. Angel (1985) 31. Secret (1994) 32. True Blue (1986) 33. You Must Love Me (1996) 34. Sorry (2006) 35. Oh Father (1989) 36. Cherish (1989) 37. You’ll See (1995) DMDB Top 20%: 38. Deeper and Deeper (1992) 39. Human Nature (1995) 40. Causing a Commotion (1987) 41. Dress You Up (1985) 42. Rain (1993) 43. Erotica (1992) 44. Me Against the Music (with Britney Spears, 2003) 45. Rescue Me (1990) 46. Give It 2 Me (2008) 47. What It Feels Like for a Girl (2001) 48. The Power of Goodbye (1998) 49. Hanky Panky (1990) 50. Celebration (2009) 51. Keep It Together (1990) 52. Bedtime Story (1994) 53. American Life (2003) 54. Love Don’t Live Here Anymore (1984) 55. Fever (1992) 56. Bad Girl (1992) Beyond the DMDB Top 20%: 57. Give Me All Your Luvin’ (with Nicki Minaj & M.I.A., 2012) 58. Burning Up (1983) 59. Nothing Really Matters (1998) 60. Gambler (1985) 61. Santa Baby (1987) 62. Hollywood (2003) 63. Jump (2005) 64. Girl Gone Wild (2012) 65. Get Together (2005) 66. Love Profusion (2003) 67. Miles Away (2008) 68. Ghosttown (2015) 69. Living for Love (2014) 70. Bitch I’m Madonna (with Nicki Minaj, 2015) 71. Everybody (1982) 72. Sooner or Later (1990) 73. Dear Jessie (1989) 74. Drowned World/Substite for Love (1998) 75. One More Chance (1995) 76. Spotlight (1987) 77. Nothing Fails (2003) 78. Crave (with Swae Lee, 2019) 79. Now I’m Following You (with Warren Beatty, 1990) 80. The Look of Love (1987) 81. Where’s the Party? (1986) 82. I Want You (with Massive Attack, 1995) 83. Another Suitcase, Another Hall (1996) 84. Little Star (1998) 85. Medellin (with Maluma, 2019) 86. Something to Remember (1990) 87. Revolver (with Lil’ Wayne, 2009) 88. Bye Bye Baby (1992) 89. Masterpiece (2012) 90. Physical Attraction (1983) 91. Turn Up the Radio (2012) 92. Hey You (2007) 93. What Can You Lose (with Mandy Patinkin, 1990) 94. I Don’t Search I Find (2019) 95. I Rise (2019) 96. Love Song (with Prince, 1989) 97. Spanish Eyes (1989) 98. Impressive Instant (2000) 99. Hold Tight (2015) 100. More (1990) Resources and Related Links: DMDB Encyclopedia entry for Madonna Dave’s Music Database: “Acts’ Profile Pages and Best-of Lists” First posted 3/29/2012; updated 8/21/2022.