30. White Stripes - Icky Thump
Courtesy Warner Bros.
White Stripes present another wildly creative tear through pop and rock conventions on the title song for this year's album Icky Thump.
29. Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson - The Way I Are
Courtesy Interscope
Before this song very few pop music fans knew who r&b/pop singer-songwriter Keri Hilson was. However, due to this irresistibly catchy hit, she is unlikely to be forgotten any time soon.
28. Aly & AJ - Potential Breakup Song
Courtesy Hollywood Records
Disney teen pop stars Aly & AJ headed into the mainstream with this synth pop romp. It is one of the very best of the crowded Disney pop year.
27. Nickelback - If Everyone Cared
Courtesy Roadrunner Records
Nickelback effectively deliver the simple but powerful message if we all simply care for and respect each other, it will be a much better world.
26. Shop Boyz - Party Like a Rockstar
Courtesy Republic
The Shop Boyz reminded us all this summer that rock and rap can live quite comfortably side by side with a sense of humor.
25. Fergie - Clumsy
Courtesy A&M Records
Borrowing liberally from a variety of sources including Casio synthesizer beeps, the rock n roll "Girl can't help it" line, and a hilarious spoken word interlude, "Clumsy" is Fergie at her best.
24. Ciara - Like a Boy
Courtesy La Face Records
Ciara explores the differences between genders from a unique perspective backed by music filled with drama. This is one of her most musically mature hits yet.
23. Rihanna - Don't Stop the Music
Courtesy Island Def Jam
Rihanna's big dance hit burst on to the pop chart near the end of 2007 bringing big dance beats back to the upper reaches of the chart for the first time in too long. It was also a reminder, simultaneously, of glory days of Michael Jackson and a bit of dance music history.
22. Gwen Stefani featuring Akon - The Sweet Escape
Courtesy Interscope
Gwen Stefani brought us a breezy taste of summer in the middle of last winter with this irresistible retro-ish hit. When summer rolled around the song fit perfectly into summer radio playlists as well helping "The Sweet Escape" become one of the biggest radio hits of the year.
21. Chris Brown featuring T-Pain - Kiss Kiss
Courtesy Jive Records
It looked like Chris Brown's second album Exclusive might have problems getting off the ground commercially until this song was unleashed as the second single. The incessant bounce of the chorus creates an irresistible pull. You won't forget this one soon.
