What song do you instantly recognize when it comes on in a bar or at a wedding? What tune makes you sing along, even if you don’t really like it? Well, whether it's by Queen, ABBA, or the Beatles, it’s most likely on this list, because Spotify has compiled a countdown using data such as stream counts and user engagement to determine which songs the world instantly recognizes.
From '90s teen pop to swinging sixties rock and timeless power ballads, these tunes can be clocked by anyone, anywhere, just from the opening bars.
So, which 30 made the list? Click on to find out.