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.
50. Maroon 5 - Wake Up Call
Courtesy A&M Records
Quentin Tarantino movies meet the pop music world in this song and video from Maroon 5.
49. Wyclef Jean featuring Akon, Lil Wayne, and Niia - Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)
Courtesy Sony
Wyclef Jean returned with his biggest solo hit in 10 years. It's a unique combination of a rather sinister back story with irresistible music.
48. Soulja Boy - Crank That
Courtesy Collipark Music
The big dance hit of the year. Your mileage with Soulja Boy may vary, but this song swept through parties and even stage performances by major artists then refused to let go.
47. Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake - Give It To Me
© Matt Law
A stylish way to settle scores with Timbaland, Nelly Furtado, and Justin Timberlake all sharing their opinions.
46. Foo Fighters - The Pretender
Courtesy RCA Records
The Foo Fighers unleashed one of the biggest Modern Rock hits of all time with this song. The fierce rock attack sounds great in a pop context, too.
45. Paul McCartney - Dance Tonight
Courtesy Hear Music
There is plenty of life left in Sir Paul McCartney even after the age of 65. He maintains a sure hand with a pop song and plays a mean mandolin.
44. Linkin Park - What I've Done
Courtesy Warner Bros.
The eerie opening piano line announced the return of Linkin Park in full fighting form with production work from the legendary Rick Rubin.
43. Daughtry - Over You
Courtesy RCA Records
Daughtry exhibit an impressively polished pop-rock sound here. Of course, assistance from veteran producer Howard Benson doesn't hurt.
42. Elliott Yamin - Wait for You
Courtesy Hickory Records
Former American Idol contestant Elliott Yamin proved his soulful voice is a good fit with contemporary pop arrangements. This song went clear to the pop top 5 for Elliott.
41. Pink - U + Ur Hand
Courtesy La Face Records
It took some time but Pink finally got a major hit single from her I'm Not Dead album project with this raw opinionated piece.
