For the last two months we’ve been asking you what the best song of all time is. With your nominations we have come to a top 10 and it’s safe to say that our listeners have the best taste in music. You did NOT disappoint.
Here are the top 10 best songs of all time…as chosen by you:
10: Master KG – Jerusalema
A proudly South African joyful gospel-house anthem that went global and inspired one of the biggest dance challenges of the decade.
9: Tina Turner – The Best
A soaring, feel-good power-ballad that remains one of Tina’s most iconic and uplifting tracks.
8: The Beatles – Hey Jude
A comforting, slow-building masterpiece that ends in one of music’s most famous sing-along codas.
7: ABBA – Dancing Queen
The definitive disco anthem — bright, joyful and impossible not to move to.
6: Mariah Carey – All I Want For Christmas Is You
A modern festive classic that blends old-school holiday warmth with irresistible pop sparkle.
5: Michael Jackson – Earth Song
A dramatic, emotional call for environmental awareness with one of Jackson’s most powerful vocal performances.
4: John Lennon – Imagine
A timeless, hopeful piano ballad that continues to inspire thoughts of peace and unity worldwide.
3: Miriam Makeba – Pata Pata
Another proudly South African gem. A joyous, rhythmic celebration of dance and freedom — one of Africa’s most globally loved songs.
2: Aretha Franklin – Respect
A bold soul classic that became an anthem for empowerment, equality and independence.
1: Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody
Hard to argue with this. A genre-bending rock opera packed with drama, opera and unforgettable moments — truly one of the greatest pieces of art in history and, according to you, the best song ever.
