The 1950s were a great decade of rising music genres, from rock and roll to doo-wop. Many artists have released popular songs that many people recognize over other songs they released afterward. Check out our list of the top one-hit wonders of the 50s for a nostalgic throwback.
As long as we’ve had hits, we’ve had one hit wonders. Men Without Hats weren’t the first, and Vanilla Ice won’t be the last. One hit wonders were as plentiful in the 60s as in other decades. Here are some of the best one hit wonders of the 60s.
Though we’ve barely cracked the 2020s, it’s fun to peek back into the 2010s to revisit some of the major hits. Of course, the ‘10s gave us plenty of new talent and a goldmine of one hit wonders. Until these musicians deliver another smash, they remain among the one hit wonders of the 2010s.
1962 was a diverse year for music. With standouts in rock and roll, jazz, rhythm and blues and more, it’s hard to narrow down all the good music from 1962. Hard, but not impossible, as I’ve done just that below! Here are the best songs from ’62.
The early nineties was a transitional period for music, and there was a lot of good music from 1991. The hair bands and bubblegum pop began to fade, soon replaced by grunge, alternative rock, and a new wave of hip hop. The artists who had been popular throughout the previous decade had to reinvent their…
1975 was a massive year for music of many genres. The classic rock sound of the sixties was starting to give way to much harder songs with plenty of electric guitars. Country music was experiencing a rise in popularity. Disco was king, and many other genres released songs for play in dance clubs. Here are…
Looking for some good music from 2018? The year saw a wide range of hits in various genres. From the ever-popular rap and hip-hop sound, to some outstanding country and rock ballads. Here are some of the best songs from 2018.
When talking about music from 1978, disco and punk feature prominently. That’s not to say there wasn’t hits from other genres in this year though. Here are some examples of the variety encompassed by 1978’s most successful songs, from jazz to pop to disco.
It’s not hard to find a bunch of good music from 1976. The 1970s were a great decade for music of all genres, and you’ll see why once you get through this list. Let’s take a quick trip through some of the best songs from 1976. See how many you recognize!
Were you alive in 1989? If you were, or you came to be a few years later, you grew up listening to these classic songs. Here is some good music from 1989!
Despite world war 2 still being fresh on people’s minds in 1953, there was no shortage of new music. The popular tunes of the decade actually showcased the spirit of a changing world. Check out some of the good music from 1953 that reflects times long since gone, but emotions that remain evergreen.
The approach of Y2K was scary for some people. Luckily, there was some excellent music to welcome them to the new millennium. From the queen of pop herself, Britney Spears, to the many boy bands of the time, the good music from 2000 was diverse and unforgettable.
2012 marked the rise of The Lumineers, further dominance from Rihanna, and many other great musicians hoping to make an impact on the music industry. So let’s take a look at those who succeeded with our list of good music from 2012.
As rock and roll started to gain popularity, the pop charts quickly adapted to this new style of music. When mixing that in with the various other musical styles and genres, 1956 had some great songs. Let’s take a walk down memory lane and listen to some good music from 1956.
The 1980s were an end of an era, as the cassette tape was phasing out and the CD becoming more prominent. This change didn’t slow the music industry down, though, as some of the greatest hits of all time came out in those years, and 1988 was no exception. With that said, here’s some good…