This is admittedly a subjective list based on judgments 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.
90. JoJo - How to Touch a Girl
Courtesy Blackground Records
JoJo gets instructional here, but it's her soulful, seasoned voice that draws attention here.
89. Jordin Sparks - Tattoo
Courtesy Jive Records
It's really hard to get enough of the exuberant approach to life and music of this year's American Idol champion Jordin Sparks. Don't miss the video of this sweet song.
88. Mandy Moore - Extraordinary
© The Firm
The most extraordinary thing here is that Mandy Moore has left teen bubblegum behind for a polished, mellow adult pop sound.
87. Kat DeLuna featuring Elephant Man - Whine Up
courtesy Sony
86. Bon Jovi - (You Want To) Make a Memory
Courtesy Mercury Nashville
Bon Jovi seem to be an indestructible band. This is the type of song that lets the band age gracefully with their audience.
85. Kelly Clarkson - Sober
Courtesy RCA Records
Kelly Clarkson masters the art of the confessional pop ballad here.
84. Flo Rida featuring T-Pain - Low
Courtesy Atlantic Records
Welcome to the birth of a new pop/hip hop star. T-Pain contributes his trademark vocals to the festivities on the chorus.
83. Michael Buble - Everything
© Reprise Records
Michael Buble heads closer to mainstream pop here, but it's still his amazingly polished and smooth voice that will make his fans' hearts melt.
82. Beyonce & Shakira - Beautiful Liar
Photo by Evan Agostini / Getty Images
81. Ashley Tisdale - He Said, She Said
Courtesy Warner Bros. Records
Ashley Tisdale proves there is life beyond High School Musical. Her first major pop chart hit is an uptempo pop/dance gem.
