What was the first of the best songs in history? It is said that the very thomas alba edison he was the first to record a song. "Mary Had a Little Lamb" is the name of the tune chosen by the outstanding inventor to test his famous phonograph, in the year 1877.
Throughout the XNUMXth century, the development of the technology that allowed the songs to be recorded with which our ancestors have danced, laughed and even cried.
It is not difficult to know what they are the best songs of history. The sales figures for favorite albums and how long each single lasts on the most popular charts, they give us an idea of the impact each tune has had throughout history.
With the advent of the Internet and social networks like YouTube, we can know how muchs times a tune has been played since its publication. Here we will do a review of some of the best songs of the history of mankind.
List of the best songs
Bohemia Rhapsody - Queen (1975)
According to most English people, "Bohemia Rhapsody" is the best song of all time and it is no wonder. We talk about the only single made on British soil that sold a million copies in two different periods: 1975 and 1991. When this symphony sounded again in the nineties, it was to honor its virtuous creator Freddy Mercury, who at that time had died of HIV.
Michael Jackson - Billy Jean (1982)
La michael jackson masterpiece it was at the top of the US charts for a total of 76 non-consecutive weeks. Some of the most prestigious music magazines on the planet point out that Billy Jean is the best song of the decade. One day Michael received a box with a photo, a gun and a suicide request made by a fanatic. People close to the musician have indicated that this musical hit is dedicated to that woman.
John Lennon - Imagine (1971)
One of the themes that never go out of style. Through "Imagine", John Lennon showed his hopes for the construction of a world "without countries or religions". This success came at a time of distention of the Cold War and reflected the desire proclaimed by the Hippies since 1962. The single was at the top of the English popularity charts in 1971 and at the end of 1980, the year in which Lennon was assassinated by Mark David Chapman.
Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan (1965)
Who said that to be among the best songs of the story did you have to be at the top of the list? "Like a Rolling Stone" did not go beyond the second position of Billboard, And yet it is considered one of the most acclaimed pieces of humanity. The striking thing is that this song was in danger of not being published, until a copy was leaked on North American radio stations.
YMCA - Village People (1978)
Few topics promotional have managed to exceed 10 million copies sold globally and this was one of them. But… What does YMCA mean? The answer is Young Men's Christian Association. Turns out this single is a tribute to the Christian organization that bears that name, which is responsible for helping young people in trouble. Soon, this band became the musical standard of the homosexual population worldwide.
Macarena - Los del Río (1993)
No one would expect that a song inspired by a Venezuelan flamenco teacher I would conquer so many popularity lists. "La Macarena" is the number 7 melody of all time according to Billboard and occupies the first place of the Latin charts.
Hey Jude - The Beatles (1968)
Some critics consider that "Hey Jude" is the best lyrics by Paul McCartney. There are many stories about its content, but it is believed that it was dedicated to Julian, the son of John Lennon with his first wife. The song sought comfort Julian after John decided to divorce to start a relationship with his lover, Yoko Ono.
Dancing Queen - ABBA (1976)
When the world was celebrating to the beat of disco music, the Swedish group ABBA burst onto the music scene with “Dancing Queen”. We talk about one of the first European melodies that managed to top almost all the popularity charts at the same time, including those of the United States.
The Twist - Chubby Checker (1960)
In 1959, Hank Ballard and the Midnighters released this song for the first time having a somewhat mediocre receptivity. However, a year later, Chubby Checker would turn her into a symbol of western culture. "The Twist" was the maximum representation of a popular dance that uncovered sexuality of a conservative society. Also, being number one in the United States for a week, something that was difficult at that time.
Gangnam Style - PSY (2012)
The new millennium also has its own classics and "Gangnam Style" is perhaps the greatest of all. We talk about video of Youtube most viewed of all time, with a total of 2.838.160.987 views. The song is a ironic criticism of the excessively luxurious lifestyle people who live in Gangnam, a district located south of Seoul (South Korea) have.
Smooth - Santana Ft. Rob Thomas (1999)
Some artists achieve the international success in its more mature stage. This was the case with the historic guitarist Carlos Santana. Smooth from 1999 was on a mission to give the Latin-rooted rocker some notoriety, but it ended up being the best song of that year. 12 consecutive weeks topping the Billaboard list and three Grammy Awards would confirm it.
I Gotta Feeling - The Black Eyed Peas (2009)
So far, most of the tunes mentioned only had a maximum of 12 consecutive weeks at the top of the charts. The first to break this barrier was "I Gotta Feeling", reaching 14 weeks at the top. This successful electronic music hit is still often heard in nightclubs in Europe and Latin America.
There are many successes that could enter the list of the best songs. If we look a bit in the past we will find our own options.
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