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Top 100 Pop Songs 2006

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This is admittedly a subjective list based on judgements of quality instead of sales figures or radio airplay. A number of songs have expanded reviews - click on the word 'Review' to read more information about the song.

This list should be a great conversation starter and feel free to agree or disagree. Either way there is a lot of great pop music to be found here.

50 - Cherish featuring Sean Paul of The YoungBloodz - Do It To It

This is one of the best new sister groups to come along in some time.

49 - Dixie Chicks - Not Ready to Make Nice

The Dixie Chicks proved they still are a bit upset about the George W. Bush incident.

48 - Madonna - Sorry

This is the great lost Madonna classic. Radio completely ignored a top-notch pop performance.

47 - Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats

One of the strongest tracks from a very, very good debut album.

46 - Kelly Clarkson - Walk Away

"Walk Away" is significantly better than a 5th single from an album has a right to be.

Review

45 - Mariah Carey featuring Snoop Dogg - Say Somethin'

Listen to this catchy tune to hear why Snoop Dogg was the supporting player of the year for 2006.

Review

44 - The Wreckers - Leave the Pieces

The Wreckers, Michelle Branch's current project, lean to pure country and get a #1 country hit in the bargain, but this also sounded great on pop radio.

43 - Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California

Even if it was borrowed from Tom Petty, there's nothing denying the charisma of the Chili Peppers.

42 - Rihanna - Unfaithful

It's all about that one word...murderer.

Review

41 - John Mayer - Waiting on the World to Change

John Mayer speaks here for US citizens numbering in the millions.

Review

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