
A WHOLE NEW WORLD
PEABO BRYSON & REGINA BELLE
1992
The classic Disney soundtrack moment that stands on its own as a pop song – if you ignore the part about the magic carpet.

BEFORE HE CHEATS
CARRIE UNDERWOOD
2006
Of all the country crossover hits you’re going to see on this list, “Before He Cheats” crosses over the least. But this is a pop song, made for the masses, and it succeeded in its mission.

HE LOVES U NOT
DREAM
2000
Dream was short-lived, but they had a moment of pop brilliance on this one.

ATTENTION
CHARLIE PUTH
2017
Charlie’s a better artist than his limited chart success would indicate, but “Attention” was his undeniable moment.

DON’T WORRY BE HAPPY
BOBBY MCFERRIN
1988
Bobby McFerrin’s one-man acapella choir of a megahit is a landmark. Not only a recognizable catchphrase to this day, but even the melody endures. And don’t overthink it…be happy.
This track is an exercise in simplicity and production savvy. Should have been an international superhit.

EX’S & OH’S
ELLE KING
2014
This rootsy romper of a break up song truly has one of the most brilliant choruses you could ever hope to hear.

EMOTION
SAMANTHA SANG
1977
This gorgeous ballad is one of several many would’ve-been-Bee Gees hits had they kept it for themselves – even though you can basically only hear Barry Gibb singing during chorus.

HOW TO SAVE A LIFE
THE FRAY
2006
Some of the best moments in popular moments are serious, and The Fray really got the formula completely right here.

NO AIR
JORDAN SPARKS & CHRIS BROWN
2008
I mean, it’s a fair question – how are you? Worth nothing how J.Sparks absolutely annihilates Breezy vocally here.








