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.
70. Annie Lennox - Dark Road
Courtesy Arista Records
Age has not dulled the voice of Annie Lennox. While bluesy in tone, this song still soars with unmistakable power.
69. Jonas Brothers - S.O.S.
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A plum guest spot on the Miley Cyrus concert tour didn't hurt at all, but it's the Jonas Brothers' unrelentingly positive power pop that leaves a lasting memory.
68. Fall Out Boy - I'm Like a Lawyer... (Me & You)
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This 3rd hit single from Infinity on High is accompanied by a video set in war-torn Uganda.
67. Hilary Duff - With Love
Courtesy Hollywood Records
Here Hilary Duff proves she is fully capable of maturing into a talented adult pop-dance artist.
66. Maroon 5 - Makes Me Wonder
© A&M Records
Maroon 5 answered those who questioned the band's ability to hold their audience after such a gap between first and second albums by sending this single straight to the top of the pop singles chart.
65. Rihanna - Shut Up and Drive
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Rihanna handles the dance-rock genre with the same ease she seems to handle any other style of r&b or pop.
64. Matchbox Twenty - How Far We've Come
Courtesy Atlantic Records
If this song is any indication, the reunion of Matchbox Twenty with lead vocalist, and solo star, Rob Thomas is a very successful one. If you thought Matchbox Twenty's music was a bit on the down side, you need to hear this peppy pop-rock.
63. Diddy featuring Keyshia Cole - Last Night
Courtesy Geffen Records
Diddy helps Keyshia Cole continue on her path towards top-level stardom in this brilliantly insinuating r&b groove.
62. Daughtry - Home
Photo by Frank Ockenfels, courtesy RCA Records
This year's American Idol theme managed to avoid becoming too annoying even after it became one of the most played radio hits of the year. It's a key part of the story of Daughtry, one of the biggest pop-rock stories of the year.
61. Sean Kingston - Me Love
courtesy Beluga Heights
Extra points to Sean Kingston for basing this hit around a classic Led Zeppelin tune.
