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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.

30 - KT Tunstall - Black Horse and the Cherry Tree

Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall appeared seemingly out of nowhere with this slice of unique rocking pop.

29 - Elton John - The Bridge

Elton John's best single in many years is a lesson on aging gracefully.

Review

28 - U2 and Green Day - The Saints Are Coming

Two of the world's greatest rock bands put together a moving tribute to and benefit for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

27 - Pink - Stupid Girls

Razor-sharp wit made Pink a hero to teen girls everywhere.

Review

26 - Nelly Furtado - Say It Right

Nelly Furtado and Timbaland slow the tempo down and leave us mesmerized.

Review

25 - Mary J. Blige and U2 - One

Mary J. Blige proves rock ballads are no serious challenge to her amazing interpretive skills.

24 - Lily Allen - Smile

It could be considered vicious and mean, but at the same time it is hysterically funny.

23 - Ne-Yo - So Sick

With sterling production from the Norwegian duo, Stargate, Ne-Yo proved he can be in front of the mic not simply in the background as songwriter.

Review

22 - Weird Al Yankovic - White and Nerdy

This is one of Yankovic's best parodies of a long and, um, distinguished career.

21 - Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancing

The most danceable hit ever about not dancing.

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