What is considered the greatest song of all time in the world?

There is no single, universally agreed-upon "greatest song of all time" due to subjective musical tastes and varying criteria, but Aretha Franklin's "Respect" is frequently cited at the top of authoritative lists. Other frequently ranked top contenders include Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone", Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On", and Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody".

What is the #1 song of all time?

There's no single "number one song of all time" because it depends on the criteria (sales, streams, cultural impact, critical acclaim), but Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" is often cited as the best-selling single ever by sales, while Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" holds records for streaming/digital certifications, and critics' lists (like Rolling Stone's list) favor songs like Aretha Franklin's "Respect" or Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone".

What is scientifically the best song ever made?

Just ask a scientist: "Science says 'Africa' is the best song ever made," jokes David Poeppel, professor of psychology and neural science at New York University, after concurring with the sentiment on Twitter and pointing to Toto's respected musical credentials.

What song is considered a masterpiece?

The History of Music Through 40 masterpieces

• Smells Like Teen Spirit 1991 – Nirvana. ...
• Take The Power Back 1992 – Rage Against The Machine. ...
• Creep. ...
• Nas Is Like. ...
• Back to Black. ...
• Rubi. ...
• Despacito.

What's the most successful song ever?

There's no single "most successful song" as success is measured differently (sales, streams, cultural impact), but Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" holds Guinness World Records for best-selling single ever (50+ million physical copies pre-digital), while Elton John's "Candle in the Wind 1997" is the biggest-selling single since chart systems began, and Xiao Zhan's "Spotlight" is the top-selling digital single, showing different eras of success. For streaming, Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" and The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" are contenders for most-streamed. 

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What song has 1 trillion streams?

Global Streams Hit 1 Trillion in 2023, Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers' Tops List.

What song held #1 the longest?

Progression of most weeks at number one

The current record holder is "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey at 22 weeks, and the longest record held is "One Sweet Day" by Carey and Boyz II Men with 8,554 days.

What is the biggest selling record of all time?

The Top 40 Best-Selling Studio Albums of All Time

• Coldplay - Parachutes. Year released: 2000. ...
• Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill. ...
• Take That - Beautiful World. ...
• Lady Gaga - The Fame. ...
• Leona Lewis - Spirit. ...
• Michael Jackson - Thriller. ...
• Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon. ...
• Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory?

What did Paul McCartney say was the greatest song ever written?

Paul McCartney called The Beach Boys' "God Only Knows" the "greatest song ever written," saying it reduces him to tears and is a brilliant, innovative love song that showcases Brian Wilson's genius. While he's often hesitant to name a favorite he wrote (sometimes mentioning "Here, There and Everywhere"), he holds "God Only Knows" in extremely high regard as a masterpiece that influenced music profoundly.

What's the most brain rot song?

There's no single "most brain rot" song, as it's subjective and tied to internet culture, but popular contenders often mentioned include viral TikTok sounds like "Sticking out my gyatt" or "Skibidi Toilet Remixes," simplistic rap tunes like "Brainrot Rap," meme songs like "Giga Chad Theme" or "Jiggle Jiggle," and absurdly catchy, repetitive tracks that gain traction online. The concept refers to music that's catchy but arguably nonsensical or mentally draining from overuse.

What is the #1 song ever?

There's no single "number one song of all time" because it depends on the criteria (sales, streams, cultural impact, critical acclaim), but Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" is often cited as the best-selling single ever by sales, while Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" holds records for streaming/digital certifications, and critics' lists (like Rolling Stone's list) favor songs like Aretha Franklin's "Respect" or Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone".

Who got 1 trillion views on YouTube?

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What is the biggest single song of all time?

According to Guinness World Records, Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" (1942) is the best-selling single worldwide, with estimated sales of over 50 million copies.

What is the biggest selling UK single of all time?

The biggest-selling single of all time in the UK is "Candle in the Wind 1997 / Something About the Way You Look Tonight" by Elton John, with over 4.9 million physical copies sold after Princess Diana's passing in 1997, followed by Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" and Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody". It's also the fastest-selling single, moving 1.55 million copies in its first week. 

What song has won the most awards ever?

'Up, Up, and Away' by The 5th Dimension (1968)

Here's the most awarded recording ever by the Grammys: “Up, Up, and Away” by The 5th Dimension.