Iconic Pop Songs That Dominated the Charts

Somebody That I Used to Know became a global phenomenon, topping charts in multiple countries and demonstrating a massive impact on the music scene. Its distinctive sound and the emotional narrative of its lyrics resonated deeply with audiences worldwide, solidifying it as an iconic pop song of its era.

• Topped Billboard's Year-End Adult Top 40 chart

• Topped Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart

• Topped many other charts around the world

Shape of You became a global phenomenon, reaching number one on music charts in multiple countries and staying at the top for weeks. Its catchy rhythm and melody cemented it as one of the most successful and recognizable songs of the decade.

• Pop song

Spent four weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the longest-charting songs in history.

• Became the nation's number 1 song

• Has over five billion streams on Spotify

• The music video garnered millions of views

• Inspired a viral dance challenge on TikTok

I Will Always Love You became a global phenomenon, topping multiple charts and staying there for weeks. Its powerful vocal performance and emotional melody cemented it as one of the most recognizable and successful ballads in pop history.

• Dominated the charts

"I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas became a global anthem, reaching number one on multiple charts worldwide and staying at the top for weeks. Its infectious energy and optimistic message cemented it as one of the most influential and successful pop songs of its era.

• Maintained top position for eight weeks

• Stayed on charts for 87 weeks

• Certified double platinum

The "Macarena (Bayside Boys mix)" is an iconic pop song that achieved massive success, spending weeks at the number one spot on global charts. Its catchy rhythm and distinctive dance made it a cultural phenomenon that defined an era in pop music.

• Recognized dance remix

• Reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1996

• Its choreography went viral

• One of 6 foreign language songs to hit number 1 on the 'Billboard' Top 100

"Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO became a global phenomenon, topping charts in numerous countries and defining the sound of early 2010s dance-pop music. Its infectious chorus and energetic production propelled it to the top of the charts, securing its place as an iconic pop song.

• Remained at number one for six consecutive weeks

• Spent 29 non-consecutive weeks inside the Hot 100's top 10

Uptown Funk became a global phenomenon, reaching number one on multiple charts worldwide and staying at the top for weeks. Its catchy funk rhythm and infectious energy cemented it as one of the most successful and recognizable pop songs of its decade.

• Topped worldwide charts

• Historic success

• Spent 14 consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100

• Broke records as the most streamed song in a week

Despacito (Remix) became an unprecedented global phenomenon, breaking historical records on the charts of multiple countries and staying at the top for weeks. Its catchy Latin rhythm fused with pop and the collaboration of renowned artists propelled it to massive and lasting domination.

• Full remix available.

• Original video shot on a beach in Puerto Rico.

• Danceable

• Romantic desire

Old Town Road became a cultural phenomenon and an unprecedented hit, breaking records on the Billboard charts. Its unique genre fusion and virality cemented it as one of the most influential and dominant songs of its era.

• Broke the record of 16 weeks on the Billboard charts

• Tops the Billboard R&B/hip-hop and rap charts

• Mega viral hit combining banjo and bass sounds