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A rare Four Seasons hit without Frankie on lead, but arguably their most enduring hit.

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Roxette was truly one of the best of their generation. “Fading Like a Flower” thrives on the impact of its arrangement; I’ll argue this is their best.

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Each of the last four generations has their Madonna. Millennials were gifted a British accent and aerobics, but best of all her Cowgirl Era. “Music” is hypnotically simple, as only the Queen of Pop could bring to life and make a statement with.

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This Saturday Night Fever standout (of course, Gibb-penned) dazzles in all the right ways. I think it perfectly captures disco’s presence in pop music.

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Katy’s empowering anthem doesn’t shy away from a cliché or three, but it undeniably deserves to be a staple.

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Vince Clarke’s short stint with Depeche Mode resulted in their one true pop achievement. Of all their many hits, this was the only one that tried.

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This hooky juggernaut of a Pharrell production was of course a culture touchstone – and a phrase people in their middle age continue to use – but also a testament to hip hop’s mass appeal.

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Rosé and Bruno’s instant classic “APT.” is inevitably going to be haunting us for years to come, but for now let’s appreciate it for the bop that it is.

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“You can’t tell me that that’s not a good vocal, cause it is a good vocal. That’s a brilliant vocal. For a song about a thong.” – Cynthia Erivo

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The reverberations of “Diet Pepsi’s” shockwaves are going to be felt at some point, mark my words.

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