1. “Hey Jude” – The Beatleshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD3ovfZXO5Q
Amazing song by the Beatles, probably their best in my opinion. Written by Paul McCartney (from the Beatles) Released in August 1968.
2. “Hallelujah” – Leonard Cohen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrLk4vdY28Q&ob=av2n
Possibly the most covered song ever. Leonard Cohen was the original writer, but so many other people have covered it. Used in the movie Shrek as well. Written in 1984
3. “Sound of Silence” – Simon and Garfunkelhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hUy9ePyo6Q
Great song by Simon and Garfunkel. Written in February 1964 by Paul Simon. Great song and my favourite Simon and Garfunkel song. Also check out bridge over troubled water (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_a46WJ1viA)
4. “Thriller” – Michael Jackson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaA&ob=av3n
Great song by Michael Jackson. I really like this because it’s also a video, as well as a great song. Written in January 1984.
5. “Wonderwall” – Oasis
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hzrDeceEKc
Great song by Oasis, written by Noel Gallagher in October 1995 and Oasis have been referred to as a “modern version of the Beatles” and no wonder with this song!
6. “With or Without You” – U2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmSdTa9kaiQ&ob=av3e
This was U2’s first number 1 hit in America and was used in the American TV show Friends. Written in March 1987.
7. “Comptine d’un autre été” – Yann Tiersen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZJDNSp1QJA
I just had to put in a bit of classical music here. This song is great because not only is an amazing song, it also has an animated story to it. Written in April 2001 and the soundtrack to the French Film Amélie.
8. “Piano Man” – Billy Joel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sFlBJ1Jk3w
Great song by the Amazing Billy Joel. Written by him in November 1973. This was his first major hit and his signature song.
9. “Your Song” – Elton John
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBCVEcjScTQ&ob=av3n
Written by Elton John in October 1970. Has been covered by various artists, including Ellie Golding and Janet Devlin (from the x factor). Ranked number 136 in the Rolling Stone’s list of 500 Greatest songs of all time.
10. “Iris” – Goo Goo Dolls
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdYWuo9OFAw&ob=av2e
Written in April 1998 and was originally written for the soundtrack of the film City of Angels. It is the longest charting number 1 single in Billboard Hot 100 Airplay history with 18 weeks at number 1.