Top 100 Pop Songs 2006

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This is admittedly a subjective list based on judgements of quality instead of sales figures or radio airplay. A number of songs have expanded reviews - click on the word 'Review' to read more information about the song.

This list should be a great conversation starter and feel free to agree or disagree. Either way there is a lot of great pop music to be found here.

10 - My Chemical Romance - Welcome to the Black Parade

A pop epic with heavy influence from Queen and Green Day.

9 - The Fray - How to Save a Life

Heartbreaking, but also a tribute to human spirit and connection.

Review

8 - Mary J. Blige - Be Without You

This elegant song became one of the biggest r&b hit singles of all time.

Review

7 - The Raconteurs - Steady As She Goes

This is the most joyously noisy pop-rock song of the year.

6 - Justin Timberlake featuring T.I. - My Love

Timbaland's production here is one of his most masterful works. Justin Timberlake's falsetto is unforgettable.

Review

5 - Christina Aguilera - Hurt

Christina Aguilera wades through all of the tearjerker cliches and turns out an instant classic transcending any pitfalls.

Review

4 - Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars

If you thought there was nothing original left to say in a love song, Snow Patrol changed your mind.

Review

3 - Beyonce - Irreplaceable

"To the left, to the left," is there anything more to say?

Review

2 - Gnarls Barkley - Crazy

Irresistible from the first time you hear it. You'll be singing along before the song ends.

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1 - Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On

Pop perfection that can lift you up on the grayest of days. A star is born.