The Top Pop Songs of 2012

We’re counting down the top pop songs of 2012! From Rihanna to Fun., check out our list of the year’s catchiest tunes.

Introduction

The year 2012 saw a plethora of pop songs released that have gone on to become massive hits all over the world. This list comprises some of the best pop songs of that year. Whether you’re a fan of chart-toppers or underground hits, there’s something here for everyone. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the top pop songs of 2012.

What Made 2012 Stand Out?

There were many different things that made 2012 stand out in terms of pop music. One of the biggest things was the number of new artists that debuted this year. We saw new artists like One Direction, Carly Rae Jepsen, and PSY become some of the biggest names in music.

Another thing that made 2012 special was the fact that we saw a lot of comebacks from veteran artists. Justin Bieber, Rihanna, and Taylor Swift all released new albums this year and all three were huge successes.

Finally, 2012 was a big year for songs that got people moving. We saw a lot of different songs that became huge hits on the dance floor, including “Gangnam Style,” ” Call Me Maybe,” and “We Are Young.”

So there you have it, some of the things that made 2012 a special year for pop music. We can’t wait to see what 2013 has in store!

The Top Songs of 2012

It’s been an amazing year for music, and these are the songs that made it even better. From Adele to fun., these are the tracks that we just couldn’t get enough of in 2012.

“Gangnam Style” – PSY

“Gangnam Style” is a 2012 K-pop single by the South Korean rapper PSY. The song, which features a heavy bassline and synthesizers, was released in July 2012 and quickly went viral, spawning many parodies and imitations. “Gangnam Style” peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the first K-pop song to achieve mainstream success in the United States.

“Somebody That I Used to Know” – Gotye

“Somebody That I Used to Know” is a song by Belgian-Australian singer-songwriter Gotye, featuring New Zealand singer Kimbra. The song was released in Australia and New Zealand by Eleven Music on 5 July 2011 as the second single from Gotye’s third studio album, Making Mirrors (2011). It was later released by Universal Music in December 2011 in the United Kingdom, and in January 2012 in the United States and Ireland.

“Somebody That I Used to Know” is a mid-tempo indie pop and synth-pop ballad. The lyrics are a narrative from the point of view of two people who have grown apart after being in a relationship. On 11 August 2011, the song entered the UK Singles Chart at number one, where it remained for five weeks; on 29 September 2011, “Somebody That I Used to Know” became only the second track ever to reach one million sales in a single week in the UK. In January 2012, it became Gotye’s worldwide hit single, charting at number one in eighteen countries including Australia, Belgium (Flanders and Wallonia), Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland and Switzerland; and reaching number two on both the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and US Adult Contemporary chart.

The song has achieved significant international success; it was ranked number one on various year-end charts around the world such as those published by Billboard magazine (in both Australia and Italy), ARIA Music Awards (Australia’s highest music award), Canadian Hot 100 Year-End chart published by Billboard magazine (for 2012), Dennis Publishing (for Q) many other charts. In 2012 “Somebody That I Used to Know” was ranked 3rd on Triple J’s Hottest 100 of All Time poll. The song won two Grammy Awards at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony: Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Record of the Year.

“Call Me Maybe” – Carly Rae Jepsen

“Call Me Maybe” is a song recorded by Canadian singer Carly Rae Jepsen for her debut studio album, Kiss (2012). The song was written by Jepsen and its producers, Josh Ramsay and Tavish Crowe. It was released as the lead single from the album on September 20, 2011 through 604 Records. Musically, “Call Me Maybe” is an uptempo teen pop track that draws influences from dance-pop and disco. The song is written in the key of B♭ major and runs through a fast-paced verse-chorus form, featuring elements of hooks. Its lyrical content regards the complications that arise from crystal meth addiction.

Critical reception of “Call Me Maybe” was generally positive. The song was praised for itsinfectious beat and Jepsen’s vocal performance. Some critics considered “Call Me Maybe” one of the best songs of 2012. Commercially, “Call Me Maybe”. peaked at number one in eighteen countries including Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary Jewish Standard, Israel, Japan les Charts, Lebanon The Daily Star (Lebanon), New Zealand, Poland Sampler Muzyczny RMF FM), Slovakia SME Radio Wave Airplay Chart), South Africa Springbok Radio airplay chart), Spain PROMUSICAE), United Kingdom and the United States Billboard Hot 100). In June 2012,. the song became the first single by a Canadian artist to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 52 years

Conclusion

All in all, 2012 was a great year for pop music. There were a wide variety of artists and songs that topped the charts, and it seems that the popularity of pop music is only increasing. So if you’re a fan of pop music, be sure to check out the top pop songs of 2012!