And lest we forget, the song also gave us this lovely SNL gem featuring Justin Timberlake.Ĭause if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it Not to mention that the song’s one-shot music video, with amazing choreography by Frank Gatson and JaQuel Knight, was killer. But for good reason: it has an amazing hook, a great dance beat, playful exuberance, and a clear point of view (a refreshing one, too). But I challenge you to find anyone over the age of 13 (maybe younger?) who doesn’t know this song. The others have had more time to marinate in our collective musical discourse and make their mark. Yes, this is certainly the youngest song on the list. “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyonce Whether it is being used as backdrop to the controversial final scene of The Sopranos, getting the Glee treatment, or being rocked out during the hit musical (and forthcoming movie) Rock of Ages, it’s a classic. This is the beloved ‘80s song that keeps on giving. When a girl walks in with an itty-bitty waistĪnd a round thing in your face you get sprung 14. For example: watch renowned historian David McCullough on The Colbert Report starting at the 4:56 mark of the video below. Now, some like this song in earnest (gross), while others like it simply for the comedic effect it provides in a surprising number of settings. Be honest: with just the mere mention of this song title, did you or did you not start mouthing, “I like big butts and I cannot lie/ You other brothers can’t deny…”? There’s no shame in admitting it. So if you disagree with any of the choices below…you should really blame them. That is why I tapped a variety of friends and colleagues for their points of view. Not simply songs limited to people of my specific age and socioeconomic background. Lastly, these are meant to be songs known by people of different ages and backgrounds.You were actually quite good to me in my formative years. I’m sorry, “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. No disrespect to the little ones, I just think that would have been cheating. I automatically discredited songs written expressly for infants & toddlers.I assume that all Americans already know the lyrics to that fair tune and if for some reason you don’t, you should seriously get on that. Why? Because it seemed to me that quite frankly, our national anthem should be above such lists (she said smugly). I did not include the “Star-Spangled Banner”.When composing the list, I had to set a few additional guidelines for myself (I know-boring!), which I have listed below. If I had gone with the latter, we would have had a mouthful of ‘80s stadium-style rock hits and weepy graduation party ballads.
Below, I have made a list of 15 songs to which I believe ALL (or at least 85%-90%) of the original lyrics are widely known as opposed to a list entitled, “15 Most Well-Known Song Choruses”. What are the 15 songs with the most well-known lyrics? I’m glad you asked! Otherwise I wouldn’t be here.
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