Top Songs By Year

...and so much more!

Explore the greatest hits from every decade, organized by year, month, and genre. From classic rock to freestyle dance, house music to heavy metal - discover the soundtrack of history.

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1950s

The birth of rock 'n' roll, doo-wop, and early pop music that defined a generation.

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1960s

The British Invasion, Motown, psychedelic rock, and the counterculture movement.

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1970s

Disco fever, punk rock, progressive rock, and the golden age of album-oriented rock.

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1980s

New Wave, MTV era, freestyle dance, house music, heavy metal, and the birth of hip-hop.

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1990s

Grunge, alternative rock, hip-hop explosion, and the rise of electronic dance music.

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2000s

Pop-punk, emo, R&B dominance, and the digital music revolution begins.

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2010s

EDM explosion, trap music, streaming era, and the rise of indie pop.

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2020s

Current decade featuring TikTok hits, K-pop global dominance, and genre-blending innovation.

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What You'll Discover

🎵 Top 100 Songs

Comprehensive lists of the biggest hits from each year, organized by month and genre.

🎬 Movies & TV

Discover the films and television shows that defined each era alongside the music.

📅 Historical Context

Understand the cultural and historical events that shaped the music of each decade.

🎭 Rare Genres

Explore specialized genres like freestyle dance, house music, and heavy metal in detail.

About This Site

Top Songs By Year is your comprehensive guide to music history, featuring meticulously researched data from Billboard charts, music industry archives, and cultural historians. Our mission is to preserve and celebrate the rich tapestry of musical genres that have shaped our world.

From the birth of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s to today's streaming hits, we're building the most complete resource for music lovers, historians, and anyone curious about the soundtrack of human history.