Top 30 Songs Everyone Has to Hear at Least Once

Name: Top 30 Songs Everyone Has to Hear at Least Once
Uploaded: 2026-08-09T21:00:00-04:00
Channel: Andy Hammersmith
Description: These are the tracks that shaped music history and left an everlasting mark on our culture. Join us as we count down our picks for the most important, groundbreaking, and beautifully written songs you absolutely need to hear to truly appreciate music history. Which legendary tune speaks to your soul the most? Let us know in the comments below!

VOICE OVER: Ryan Wild
WRITTEN BY: Andy Hammersmith

These are the tracks that shaped music history and left an everlasting mark on our culture. Join us as we count down our picks for the most important, groundbreaking, and beautifully written songs you absolutely need to hear to truly appreciate music history. Which legendary tune speaks to your soul the most? Let us know in the comments below! Our countdown includes iconic songs like "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen, "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye, "Imagine" by John Lennon, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana, "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson, "Respect" by Aretha Franklin, "Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan, "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen, and so many more timeless classics!

#30: "Purple Rain" (1984)
#29: "What a Wonderful World" (1967)
#28: "Once in a Lifetime" (1980)
#27: "California Dreamin'" (1965)
#26: "Tiny Dancer" (1971)
#25: "At Last" (1960)
#24: "Heroes" (1977)
#23: "Wish You Were Here" (1975)
#22: "Gimme Shelter" (1969)
#21: "Born to Run" (1975)
#20: "Bridge over Troubled Water" (1970)
#19: "Straight Outta Compton" (1989)
#18: "Imagine" (1971)John Lennon
#17: "Like a Rolling Stone" (1965)
#16: "I Will Always Love You" (1992)
#15: "Smells Like Teen Spirit" (1991)
#14: "Fight the Power" (1989)
#13: "Fast Car" (1988)
#12: "Hurt" (2002)
#11: "A Change Is Gonna Come" (1964)
#10: "Billie Jean" (1982)
#9: "Everywhere" (1987)
#8: "Respect" (1967)
#7: "Stand by Me" (1961)
#6: "Unchained Melody" (1965)
#5: "Can't Help Falling in Love" (1961)
#4: "Let It Be" (1970)
#3: "God Only Knows" (1966)
#2: "What's Going On" (1971)
#1: "Bohemian Rhapsody" (1975)

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