Here are 25 iconic songs from the past 50+ years.

2020-Present:

1. "drivers license" — Olivia Rodrigo (2021)

If you haven't at least heard about this song I'm worried about you.

2. "Afterglow" — Ed Sheeran (2020)

3. "Free Woman" — Lady Gaga (2020)

2010-2019:

4. "In My Blood" — Shawn Mendes (2018)

5. "Pierre" — Ryn Weaver (2015)

Some recent TikToks have helped this song gain some very well-deserved recognition.

6. "Somebody That I Used to Know" — Gotye (2011)

2000s:

7. "So What" — P!nk (2008)

This is such a hype song that never gets old.

8. "1985" — Bowling For Soup (2004)

9. "Where Is The Love?" — The Black Eyed Peas (2003)

1990s:

OK, people in the 90s must have been thriving, because these are some of my favorite bops of all time.

10. "Closing Time — Semisonic (1998)

11. "Long Day" — Matchbox Twenty (1996)

12. "Mr. Jones" — Counting Crows (1993)

1980s:

My previous statement regarding the 90s is just as relevant when looking at some of the most iconic 80s songs.

13. "We Didn't Start the Fire" — Billy Joel (1989)

14. "Stand" — R.E.M. (1988)

15. "Eye of the Tiger" — Survivor (1982)

16. "Hungry Like the Wolf" — Duran Duran (1982)

17. "Down Under" — Men at Work (1981)

1970s:

18. "September" — Earth, Wind & Fire (1978)

19. "Second Hand News" — Fleetwood Mac (1977)

20. "Hotel California" —The Eagles, (1976)

21. "American Girl" — Tom Petty (1976)

22. "Big Yellow Taxi" — Joni Mitchell (1970)

This song just makes you feel like everything is going to be OK!

1960s:

23. "Here Comes The Sun" — The Beatles (1969)

The nine-year-old version of myself really rocked out to The Beatles, and I am pleased to say that I have not lost that spark in my life.

24. "Build Me Up Buttercup" — The Foundations (1967)

25. "Wouldn't It Be Nice" — The Beach Boys (1966)