69 Seriously Cool Songs From The Last 50 Years

Christian Mba
Sep 27, 2023 By Christian Mba
Originally Published on Jan 12, 2023
Edited by Pratiti Nath
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Song titles have an essential role in the life of every music-loving person from across the world.

Be it a girl or boy, every young music-lover is a fan of a jazz artist. Song titles have a vital role to play in attracting listeners.

Do you have any favorite song titles? Who is your favorite country artist? Do you like rock or jazz? These questions would come to your mind when reading something about music. The same is the case with the names of favorite tracks. Every young or old music-lover has a particular liking for particular song titles.

Cool Pop Song Names From The 21st Century

You will see a variety of talent in this genre and several exciting song titles. Spotify has a great range of songs when it comes to pop music. Here are some of the best and cool tracks and songs you would love to listen to.

  • Blinding Lights, a song by The Weeknd, was released on November 29, 2019, as the second single from the album 'After Hours', his fourth studio album, one of the best titles from a living legend.
  • Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend, a song by Ashley Park, was released in 2022. It was the soundtrack for the rom-com series 'Emily In Paris'.
  • Mon Soleil, a song by Ashley Park, was released in 2022. It was the soundtrack for the rom-com series 'Emily In Paris'.
  • Rolling In The Deep, a song by Adele was released on January 24, 2011. It was Adele's first number-one hit single in the US and Canada.
  • Seven Minutes, a song by  Dean Lewis, was released in 2019 and was one of the most popular blues titles.
  • Shake It Off, a song by the renowned singerTaylor Swift was released in 2014. One of the best songs from a living legend.
  • Smells Like Teen Spirit, a song by Nirvana, was released on September 10, 1991.
  • The Lazy Song, a song by Bruno Mars, was released on October 4, 2010. One of the most popular blues titles.
  • Vanilla Twilight, a song by Owl, was the second single from his second album 'Ocean Eyes' released in 2010.
  • You Belong With Me, a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from her second studio album, was released on November 4, 2008.

Cool Disco Song Names From The '80s'

The disco songs that originated in the '80s have now gained a commendable following. Here are some fun disco names you would like to listen to and dance to across the town.

  • Boogie Wonderland, a song byEarth, Wind, And Fire Ft. The Emotions, was released in 1979.
  • Born To Be Alive, a song by Patrick Hernandez, was released in 1979.
  • Dancing With Myself is one of the most popular songs by Billy Idol.
  • Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer, a love song by Kenny Rogers and Kim Carnes, was released in 1980.
  • Flashdance….What A Feeling, from the 1983 album 'Flashdance' by Irene Cara, is another cool song.
  • Funkytown, a fun song by Lipps Inc., was released in 1979.
  • Never Can Say Goodbye, a song by Gloria Gaynor, was released in 1986.
  • Walk Like An Egyptian is a song by The Bangles that was an interesting song title.
  • You're a Melody is one of the best songs by Aged in Harmony.
  • Young Hearts Run Free is a heart song by Candi Staton.
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Cool Rap Song Names

Rap songs have their charm. They are rhythm-oriented, and that's the most important thing you should keep in mind while naming your title tracks. They have combined elements; therefore, your title should do justice to your song.

  • 6 'N The Mornin, a song by Ice -T, was released in 1987 with Techno Hop records.
  • Black Steel In The Hour Of Chaos, sung by American hip-hop group Public Enemy from their album, 'It Takes A Nation of Millions To Hold Us Back', released in 1988, is another cool song.
  • Book Of Rhymes, a song by Eminem, was released in 2020.
  • Ego Trippin is a song by Ultramagnetic MCs, released on October 4, 1988.
  • Far Alone, a song by G -Eazy, Jay Ant, and E40, was released in 2014.
  • I Know You Got Soul, a song by Eric B And Rakim, was released in 1987.
  • Me Myself And I, a song by De La Soul, was released in 1989.
  • No Role Modelz, a song by J. Cole, was released in 2021.
  • Plastic Dreams, a song by G-Eazy and Johanna Fay, was released in 2012.
  • Road To The Riches, a song by Kool G Rap And DJ Polo, was released on March 14, 1989.
  • Solar Eclipse and Origami, a song by G-Eazy, was released in 2021.
  • The Beautiful And Damned is a love song by G- Eazy and Zoe Nash, released in 2017.
  • Walk On Water, a song by Eminem ft. Beyonce was released in 2017.

Cool Eight-Letter Song Names

Long title songs are cool because they depict the artist's personality and reveal hidden aspects of the song. It is an excellent way of articulation through the title.

The inspiration behind these long titles can come from anywhere: a sarcastic comment made to a friend, your feelings, irony, humor, wittiness, or a random thought that occurred to your mind while writing the song.

  • A Sky Full Of Stars is a song by Coldplay. It was a star song released in 2014.
  • Beautiful In White by Shane Filan was released on August 25, 2017.
  • Blue Book by Tom Doolie was released in 2020.
  • Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain, a song by Willie Nelson, was released on May 1, 1975.
  • Boulevard Of Broken Dreams is a song by Green Day, released in 2004.
  • Cave Water by Slumberville was released in 2019.
  • Comfortably Numb is a song by Pink Floyd. It is based on their 11th album, 'artist'sThe Wall'.
  • Falling Slow by Korean singer Kevin Oh was released in 2020.
  • From Here To Eternity, a song by Michael Peterson, was released in 1997.
  • If I Am James Dean, You're Audrey Hepburn, a popular song by Sleeping With Sirens, was released on March 23, 2010.
  • Knockin' On Heaven's Doors is a song by Guns and Roses released in 1990.
  • Live Like You Were Dying, a song by Tim Mcgraw, was released on August 24, 2004.
  • London Is Lonely, a song by Holly Humberstone, was released in 2022.
  • No Promises, a song by Shayne Ward, was released on April 10, 2006.
  • Peach Poetry by Slumberville was released in 2019.
  • School's Out is the first title track of Alice Cooper's album. It was released on April 26, 1972.
  • Slow Ride is a song by the English rock band Foghat.
  • Smoke On The Water is a hit song by Deep Purple, a single from the album 'Machine Head' released in March 1972.
  • Spring Can Hang You Up The Most is a popular song by Bill Charlap Trio, released in 2017.
  • Strawberry Fields Forever, a song by the English rock band The Beatles, was released on February 13, 1967, as a double A-side single with Penny Lane and The Beatles.
  • Sweat The Battle, Before The Battle Sweats You, a song by Cute Is What We Aim For, was released in 2006.
  • Sympathy For The Devil, a song by The Rolling Stones, was released on September 30, 2016.
  • Take Me Home, Country Roads, a song by John Denver, was released on April 12, 1971.
  • The Difference Between Medicine And Poison Is Dose, a song by Circa Survive, was released in 2006.
  • The Ground Walks, With Time in A Box, a song by Modest Mouse, was released in 2015.
  • The Joker And The Queen is an alternative/indie song by Ed Sheran, released in 2021.
  • The Kid I Used To Know is a song by 'Arrested Youth', released in 2019.
  • The Most Beautiful Thing, an alternative/indie song by Bruno Major, was released in 2020.
  • Thinking Out Loud, a song by Ed Sheran, was released in 2014.
  • This Magic Moment by the Drifters was released in 1968. Just this song allows listeners to feel the pain of romance straight from the heart.
  • Thoughts Of Clouds was produced by SicknessMP and was released on August 26, 2020.
  • Tonight, renowned artists like Jonas Brothers, Blondie, Elton John, The Raspberries, and more have had this as their song titles.
  • Wake Me Up When September Ends isa song by Green Day released on June 13, 2005.
  • We Are Between is a song by Modest Mouse from their album 'The Golden Casket', released on June 25, 2021.
  • When It's All Over, We Still Have to Clear up, a song by Snow Patrol was released on March 5, 2001.
  • World Of Trouble, an afrobeat song by Kossisko, was released in 2020.
  • You Hold Your Breath, I'll Hold My Liquor, an alternative/indie song by Go Radio, was released in 2010.

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