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While its was one of MJ's weaker tracks over all, as a single it was sublime, driven by a killer bass hook, a cool dance routine and a chorus that was simply irresistable. Hell even no talent bums Alien Ant Farm couldn't fail with this track.

The Smiths have a musical legacy completely without parrelled, they never released an album that was anything less than excellent and they consistantly put out the best singles imaginable. That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore was a beautiful ballad that built to the superb line "I've Seen this happen in other people's lives and now it's happening in mine".

A classic slice of riff-o-matic rocking from AC/DC, hardly needs discussion, if this song were by any other band I'd roll my eyes, but there's a honesty corny charm ot AC/DC that makes them irresistable.

Wow you know this list is jam packed with awesomeness when at number 97 the tracks already need no introduction. When it comes to the Jam's best singles Going Underground is only equaled by the sublime Eton Rifles who will certainly be making an appearence in the 70s list.

Norway's Aha didn't have many huge hits, but when they did have hits they made sure they were mamoth in size and scope. The Sun Always Shines On TV is a big shiny super single, the best single Duran Duran never made.

Now I have to admit until aproximately five minutes ago I thought this track was by Grandmaster Flash and Melle Mel, but apparently not, that is a common misconception, this was all Melle Mel. While it throws off what I planned to say, it doesn't alter the fact that this is one of the greatest of the early hip hop records. Years, Years and Decades ahead of its time.

Ah the Misfits along with Portishead top my list of bands that everyone claims to love but who no one actually listens to. Seriously next time you see a guy with a Misfits shirt or poster try and strike up a conversation see what happens. This singles influence far outstrips it commercial success, one of the most important songs in punk history.

Now while this songs "official" release was in the ninities I've included it in the 80s section as realistically that's when it reached circulation and quite frankly because I left it off the ninities list in the release date confusion. Does it need introduction? Its from their incredible debut album, little more need be said.

"The rain rains hard on this humdrum town, this town has dragged you down" what an absolutely epic first line, to a classic single, you know your in the top 100 now the Smiths singles are coming thick and fast. As melodramatic as a song could possibly be, from depression to merriment to tragedy, could anyone other than Morrissey have penned this track?

Oh yes it's that time, it's time for our first slice of Purple Rain, I've criminally under rated this track burying at 91. Trying to synopsize Prince's talents in a couple of sentances is simply impossible, he's too...too good...too multi talented. Here we find Prince in silly fun pop mode only to suddenly drop into guitar god gear and end on a new wave piano line, frankly, he's Prince he can do whatever the fuck he wants.