What was the number one song in the top 500?
Rachel Fowler
Updated on March 30, 2026
What was the number one song in the top 500?
Rolling Stone updated its list of the 500 greatest songs of all-time – its first update in 17 years. The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, took home the top spot for her version of “Respect,” which was originally recorded by Otis Redding. Snagging second place was Public Enemy’s “Fight the Power.”
Who has the most songs in the top 500?
But one thing is certain: No one has more songs on the list than the Beatles. With 23 songs, the British band has more songs listed than any other group or solo artist. And this doesn’t count solo works by band members – like “Imagine” by John Lennon which was listed in the top 5.
Who has the most songs on Rolling Stone top 500?
Fun facts: The Beatles have the most entries (12) on the 2021 list, followed by the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and David Bowie with seven each.
What is Rolling Stones number 1 song of all time?
| # | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Like a Rolling Stone ( officially released stereo studio recording ) | 4.55 |
| Strawberry Fields Forever ( original stereo studio mix ) | 5 | |
| 2 | (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction ( mono version ) | 3.9 |
| 3 | Imagine ( original studio mix ) | 4.4 |
What is the most requested song of all time?
This list is compiled based on over 2 million song requests made using the DJ Event Planner song request system….Top 30 Most Requested Songs from the 1970s.
| Rank | Artist | Song Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Earth, Wind and Fire | September |
| 2 | ABBA | Dancing Queen |
| 3 | Michael Jackson | Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough |
What is the most played song of all time?
Yet “It’s a Small World,” also known as “It’s a Small, Small World” and “It’s a Small World (After All),” is very likely the most played song in music history — nearly 50 million times.
What is the most downloaded song of all time?
I Gotta Feeling
Song achievements “I Gotta Feeling” by The Black Eyed Peas holds the record for the biggest-selling digital download in the U.S, with sales of over 8 million copies by 2012. The song was the first to surpass 6–8 million downloads. “Low” by Flo Rida featuring T-Pain was the first song to surpass 4–5 million downloads.
