These are some of the songs that were at the top of the chart
1960's
| Why | Frankie Avalon  |
| El Paso | Marty Robbins  |
| Running Bear | Johnny Preston  |
| Teen Angel | Mark Dinning  |
| The Theme from "A Summer Place" | Percy Faith  |
| Stuck on You | Elvis Presley  |
| Cathy's Clown | Everly Brothers |
| Everybody's Somebody's Fool | Connie Francis |
| Alley-Oop | Hollywood Argyles |
| I'm Sorry | Brenda Lee |
| Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini | Brian Hyland |
| It's Now or Never | Elvis Presley |
| The Twist | Chubby Checker |
| My Heart Has a Mind of It's Own | Connie Francis |
| Mr. Custer | Larry Verne |
| Save the Last Dance For Me | The Drifters |
1970's Music
The 1970s created a perfect musical bridge from the rebelliousness of the 1960s and the happy songs that are characteristic of the 1980s. Following the counterculture of the 60s, the 70's created a trend of relaxing music as well as dance music. People may have grown tired of the fighting that happened the previous decade and many of them sought a refuge in dance clubs and other places to enjoy a good time. Out of this idea emerged the Disco movement. Of course, there was still the bands and artists that continued to speak of the ills of society, typically characterized by the punk music of the era. But it seemed to be a much happier era than the 60s proved to be.
If ever a musical style defined a decade, Disco was the definition of the 1970s. Although its popularity was relatively short-lived, it created a great deal of songs and artists that people are still dancing to today. Van McCoy’s “The Hustle” has often been referred to as the definitive disco track and many people say it was the first disco song created.
If ever a musical style defined a decade, Disco was the definition of the 1970s. Although its popularity was relatively short-lived, it created a great deal of songs and artists that people are still dancing to today. Van McCoy’s “The Hustle” has often been referred to as the definitive disco track and many people say it was the first disco song created.
Gloria Gaynor also enjoyed disco popularity with her anthem – “I Will Survive.” The Bee Gees also helped to define the disco genre with their hit “Jive Talkin’.” Their blockbuster “Stayin’ Alive” is often synonymous with the disco musical era. The Village People’s “YMCA” and “Macho Man” also helped to add to the popularity of this popular style. Unfortunately, it did not take long for the public to see disco’s silliness and commercialization – something that they had just rebelled against a few years earlier. Its lack of attention to musical significance helped add to its downfall after only a short time of popularity.
Some of the songs of the 80's were:
1980's Music
A era where rock and pop were coming out resulting in 80's music. Michal Jackson was one of the greatest pop stars during this era. |
- Billy Jean - Michael Jackson
- Call Me - Blondie
- Come on Eileen - Dexy’s Midninght Runners
- Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
- Hear it for the Boy - Deniece Williams
- Kids in America - Kim Wilde
- Material Girl - Madonna
- Walk Like an Egyptian - The Bangles
- What I Like About You - The Romantics
1990's Music
An Era where RAP & ROCK collided to make the hits of the 90's........which are still popular today..here are some popular songs
- U Can't Touch This ~ MC Hammer
- One ~ U2
- Ice Ice Baby ~ Vanilla Ice
- Pump Up the Jam ~ Technotronic
- Tootsee Roll ~ 69 Boys
- Da Dip ~ Freak Nasty
- Come Baby Come ~ K7
- Be My Lover ~ La Bouche
- Black or White ~ Michael Jackson
- All That She Wants ~ Ace of Base
- I'm Too Sexy ~ Right Said Fred
- Finally ~ Ce Ce Peniston
- Do You Miss Me? ~ Jocelyn Enriquez
- Please Don't Go ~ KWS
- Sweet Dreams ~ La Bouche
- Beautiful Life ~ Ace of Base
- Gettin' Jiggy Wit It ~ Will Smith
- Mambo #5 ~ Lou Bega
- Achy Breaky Heart ~ Billy Ray Cyrus
- What Is Love? ~ Haddaway
