Most Iconic Songs by Male Artists/Bands

There are songs that are considered to be the best, based on people's opinions. They reach a point deep inside the person that allows them to connect on a level deeper than normal. Those are songs that will stick with them for a long time.

There are songs that are considered to be the absolute worst, based on people's opinions. They reach a point deep inside the person that makes them repulsed, that makes them shocked on why a song such as this could have ever been made. Those are songs that will, unfortunately, not be forgotten by them for a long, long time.

But then there are the songs that are both good and bad. They have permanently left their mark on music, either for better or for worse. And hey, how can we blame them? They're popular, either in a good or bad way. In this list, many iconic songs will be featured. Most will be good, as people tend to think of the good ones as leaving an impact on them, and therefore, being more iconic, But there will be bad songs added to this list, and before you whine and moan, let me get this straight. These songs are iconic. But iconic doesn't always mean good. The top 10 worst songs on the worst songs of all time are iconic because they have stuck around with people more. Either for better or for worse.

Oh yeah, and this is for male artists/bands.
The Top Ten
1 Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

I'll tell you a bit about myself:
I'm 12
I wasn't here when Queen was popular, so this song doesn't "bring back memories"
I usually listen to pop songs only
My friends don't know Queen and they'll probably be like "What Rhapsody? "
It wasn't till 2019 when I first heard this song
It was beyond iconic. The way Freddie sings, and Brian plays, and every other member, they are amazing! Only Freddie Mercury and Brendon Urie can sing this song. Anyone else who tries to sing this song will ruin it. It's too hard to sing! But it is amazing.

Stewart, don't be ridiculous. Bohemian Rhapsody is NOT just 3 songs slapped together. That shows how much you know about music/songs. Bohemian Rhapsody is a MASTERPIECE, arguably the most famous song of all time and the best song ever in many people's opinion, including within the music industry itself.

Bohemian Phapsody was a breakthrough song like no other. The range in the music was stunning, the words sublime and they stuck to their guns and wouldn't shorten it. It's iconic beyond measure. Karan Wilson

I mean, if this is considered to be one of the greatest songs of all time, how can it not be iconic? Besides that, the lyrics are incredible, and the instrumentation is just perfect.

2 Hallowed Be Thy Name - Iron Maiden

This song is something words cannot describe, simple the top of the sounds mankind has ever created.

3 Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana

Perhaps one of the most popular songs of the 90's in general, this song basically launched grunge into the mainstream. Although it's not Nirvana's best song, it's definitely their most popular.

It's best because it's Kurt

4 Smoke on the Water - Deep Purple
5 Thriller - Michael Jackson

I'm sure that many people would consider this the anthem for Halloween. And it makes sense, why, with its horror-themed lyrics and iconic narration by Vincent Price.

I don't know if the person who made this is extremely stupid but Billie Jean is MJ's most famous song no doubt.

Such a revolutionary song that's used universally.

6 Enter Sandman - Metallica

BETTER THEN THRILLER the HELL IT DOWN HERE FOR SON. ARE Y'ALL damn DEAF I SUSPECT YOU ARE YOU COUNTRY REDNECKS don't KNOW MUSIC WHEN YOU HEAR IT

7 Another Brick in the Wall - Pink Floyd
8 The Bard's Song (In the Forest) - Blind Guardian
9 Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin

This is widely considered to be the rock song with the biggest legacy. While the plagiarism surrounding this song is up for debate, there's no denying that the lyrics and sound (minus the plagiarism, if it is even there) remain among one of the most well-known in rock history.

Yes I agree with @SwagFlicks.The opening riff is plagiarized.But why does it matter so much.The riff isn't even one of the best acoustic riff. The solo,drum beats,bridge (when Robert Plant sings in high-pitched vocal) aren't plagiarized.And the song is known for the guitar solo.Which is original and great.

Update: July 27, 2016 - the plagiarism dispute goes back to court because the trial had many weak spots - for example, the judge didn’t allow jurors to hear the recording of Spirit's Taurus in court. When you hear it, there’s no doubt this is the same thing.

10 Lose Yourself - Eminem

I feel that choosing just one of these songs is an insult to all the other amazing songs on this list, but the only way to comment is to choose, so I chose the one that stays in my head for two days after hearing it, no matter how many other songs I listen to in the interim. I also remember singing this song with my (now) girlfriend in the hallway at the top of our lungs between lunch and English. Then we criticized our friend for not knowing the words. Long story short, I love this song and most of the others.

One of the three anthems for hip-hop, and Eminem's most popular song. The lyrical dexterity and flow is among one of the most well-used I have seen in any song, and hey, who can forget that chorus?

Best rap song ever!

The Contenders
11 Nothing Else Matters - Metallica
12 Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
13 Imagine - John Lennon

If people can call this the most beautiful song ever made, then it definitely deserves a spot on this list, and for good reason. The lyrics are a message, asking us to bond together, when this song was released in one of the toughest times in recent history. The instrumentation is good as well, but the lyrics are among the most beautiful.

You can't deny that John Lennon had one of the most succesful und definitely most interesting musical careers. No matter as a solo singer or with The Beatles: He remains one of the best

14 Billie Jean - Michael Jackson

In what is considered MJ's signature song (a Halloween anthem and a signature song are completely different) this is by far the most direct confrontation towards groupies I have seen yet, and MJ does it in a brilliant way.

15 Hey Jude - The Beatles

The Beatles' chemistry is just unbelievable and that's what makes them one of the most or even the most succesful bands ever to have played. John (not Julian :) ) Lennon and Paul McCartney's singing, George Harrison's backing vocals and guitar and Ringo Starr's not too technically outstanding but well suitable drumming just makes this a real well thought out song. RIP John and George (Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, Strawberry Fields Forever and I am the Walrus are the best songs (my opinion))

This is arguably The Beatles' most well-known song (even though I'm not really that much of a fan and don't consider them to be the best band), and my favorite from them. The uplifting lyrics aimed towards Julian Lennon and McCartney's voice make this song all the more better. May your legacy live on.

16 Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd
17 Hotel California - Eagles
18 Life on Mars? - David Bowie

When it comes to iconic, Bowie should always be on top!

19 Highway to Hell - AC/DC

The people voting this above Thunderstruck are very stupid, now I personally think this one is better, but come on thunderstruck is their most famous song for sure.

20 Again - Archive

They are often compared to Pink Floyd, in an Electronic version. This tune lasts 16:20 of pure amazingness (don't know if that's even a word), anyway, they are beyond words!

21 Bela Lugosi's Dead - Bauhaus

It is considered to be the first Gothic rock single, released in 1979, and has been extremely influential on goth culture. This 9:36 track was recorded "live in the studio" in a single take.
The Bela Lugosi which the song refers to was a Hungarian-American actor, famous for portraying Count
Dracula in the original 1931 film and for his roles in numerous other old horror movies.
In the 1983 horror film The Hunger, Bauhaus performed the song during the opening credits and introduction.

22 Losing My Religion - R.E.M.
23 We Will Rock You - Queen
24 Perfect Day - Lou Reed

The song you shouldn't listen to when your heart is broken, but you do anyway, ending in tears... and hit repeat, because it wasn't enough, strange how it's sometimes good to wallow in self-pity!

25 Stay (Faraway, So Close!) - U2
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