Musical Must-Hears: Songs Everyone Should Listen to

Music is undoubtedly one of the most significant and universal expressions of human emotion. Music has an incredible ability to move people in ways that words alone cannot achieve. From love ballads to rock anthems, musical compositions inspire us, motivate us, and help get through some tough times.

If you’re a music lover like myself and looking for inspiration, then here are some top songs that everyone should listen to:

The Classics

Ah yes, the classics – timeless songs that have continued to captivate new generations even after decades since their original releases. These are songs we’ve heard over-and-over-again on classic-rock radio or out of our parent’s vinyl record collections, but still never tire from listening:

“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen

This six-minute epic masterpiece was written by Freddie Mercury for his band’s 1975 album A Night at the Opera. It features harmonized vocals galore, opera-style vocal breaks & dramatic guitar riffs at such fever pitch it will give you goosebumps.

“Stairway To Heaven” by Led Zeppelin

Widely regarded as one of the greatest rock ballads ever recorded, this song has become synonymous with stadium concerts because they always end up playing it last (as if anyone could leave without hearing it).

“Imagine” by John Lennon

Lennon’s ode-to-toppling-institutions was seen as controversial when released in 1971 due its anti-nationalist vibes but today continues giving hope everywhere around acknowledging everyone is capable coexisting despite different ideological options..

Pop Hits

Sometimes pop hit tunes can be catchy enough that they latch onto our brains whether we want them too or not. Here are some prime examples:

“Stayin’ Alive” by Bee Gees

Boasting a danceable beat with energetic lyrics from Barry Gibb, “Stayin’ Alive” became a disco anthem, was included on the soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever and now widely recognized worldwide.

“I Want To Hold Your Hand” by The Beatles

You know your band is successful when you cranking out #1 hits before people realize who you are. And that’s exactly what happened with this song.

“Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson

One of many international chart-toppers from MJ featuring complex arrangements for later in his career which saw him blend dance-pop with instruments & electric rock guitars

Unforgettable Soundtracks

There have been memorable movie soundtracks throughout history, but not all songs on said list can stand alone without scene context. Here are some examples where even if it weren’t playing over your favorite film scene, they’d still move you:

“My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion

A true classic! Coming from James Cameron’s epic love story Titanic (1997), this power ballad seamlessly leads listeners into full-on emotion-packed mode induced guaranteed tears.

“Lose Yourself” by Eminem

With its opening notes arriving during 8 Mile's martial-like openening shot showcasing Motor City Detroit at night under lamplight glory adding intensity along lush orchestration behind gritty rap verses giving way to hooks & chrouses already makeing sure listener won’t be forgetting about it anytime soon.

Hip Hop Classics

Hip-Hop culture spanned far beyond one genre and expanded internationally since its inception in South Bronx during late seventies/early eighties era.
To experience best of the classics user can consider listening following tracks:

Big Poppa” By Notorious B.I.G

This famous track comes courtesy of rapper Biggie Smalls aka Christopher Wallace’s 21st birthday back in 1995 & tends to get everyone grooving no matter what their age.

Nuthin’ But A G Thang” By Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg

This iconic ’95 tune found two of gangsta rap’s most notorious rappers collaborating delivering the single that became platinum certified up until 2021 hitting every pore on listener's body.

Alternative Classics

Most peoples’ taste in music expands to several genres, each with their own recognizable classics. Here are some standout tracks from Alt-Rock universe:

“Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Nirvana

Not only credited as ushering into era grunge rock but also landing Nirvana a wider audience through MTV even posthumously enjoys updates with remastered editions at your local record store.

“Clocks” by Coldplay

Breaking onto alternative radio format amids age Modern Rock Era and cemented themselves amongst the ranks great songwriter bands like Radiohead or REM following hit album A Rush Of Blood To The Head (2002)

Conclusion

So these were our top picks, however your personal favorites & tastes may be completely different! At end day preference is subjective so finding joy more important than consensus can be both rewarding and entertaining Have fun finding true musical gems out there, spreading love for best music-making artists of today just because it has inspired us shouldn’t mean you want to keep it all to yourself now does it?

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