In the Netherlands the year traditionally ends with the top 2000 of the best songs ever made on the radio. From 1999 until 2012 I made a list of my own favorite songs every year as well. It started with a milennium top 50 in 1999 and I kept on adding more songs to the list after that. At some point I even made a top 350 every year. As I grew older and got more responsibilities this number decreased again to 200 in 2012. After that, I got a full-time job in the Netherlands and didn't have enough time to make such a list every year. But this year I felt like making a list again, so I was busy the last week of the year putting together a top 100 of my all-time favorite songs.
It's interesting how my taste hasn't changed so much over the past 4 years: the top 10 looks more or less the same as in 2012. As always, Bon Jovi is in first place. There is only one newcomer in the top 10: Ed Sheeran's beautiful 'Photograph'. Noticeable climbers into the top 50 compared to the previous list are 'Still Loving You' by Scorpions (from place 54 in 2012 to place 16 now), 'Summer Of 69' by Bryan Adams (from 52 to 26) and 'Weightless' by All Time Low (from 89 to 38). The oldest song in the list is 'Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter' by Herman's Hermits from March 1965.
Here's the full list:
1. Bon Jovi - Always (1994)
2. Joshua Kadison - Jessie (1993)
3. Volumia! - Afscheid (1998)
4. Marco Borsato - De Bestemming (1998)
5. Bon Jovi - Bed Of Roses (1992)
6. Bad English - When I See You Smile (1989)
7. De Kast - Hart Van Mijn Gevoel (2000)
8. James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover (2005)
9. Marco Borsato - Margherita (1996)
10. Ed Sheeran - Photograph (2015)
11. Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin (1967)
12. Eagles - Hotel California (1977)
13. Klein Orkest - Over De Muur (1984)
14. The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger (2006)
15. Billy Joel - Piano Man (1974)
16. Scorpions - Still Loving You (1984)
17. Acda & De Munnik - Lopen Tot De Zon Komt (Live) (1997)
18. Marco Borsato & Trijntje Oosterhuis - Wereld Zonder Jou (1997)
19. The Script - The Man Who Can´t Be Moved (2008)
20. Volumia! - Hou Me Vast (1998)
21. Bad English - Time Stood Still (1992)
22. Milow - Born In The Eighties (2006)
23. abel - Onderweg (1998)
24. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting (1989)
25. Phil Collins - Against All Odds (1984)
26. Bryan Adams - Summer Of '69 (1990)
27. Michael Jackson - Heal The World (1992)
28. Hozier - Take Me To Church (2014)
29. Marco Borsato - Stop De Tijd (2008)
30. Billy Joel - Goodnight Saigon (1983)
31. The Pretty Reckless - Just Tonight (2010)
32. Ryan Star - Right Now (2008)
33. Genesis - I Can't Dance (1992)
34. Oasis - Wonderwall (1995)
35. De Poema's - Zij Maakt Het Verschil (2001)
36. Ralph McTell - Streets Of London (1972)
37. Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes (1979)
38. All Time Low - Weightless (2009)
39. Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On (1998)
40. Paul de Leeuw - Ik Wil Niet Dat Je Liegt (1993)
41. Acda & De Munnik - Niet Of Nooit Geweest (1998)
42. Echt - Du Trägst Keine Liebe In Dir (1999)
43. Sunrise Avenue - Hollywood Hills (2011)
44. John Lennon & Yoko Ono - Happy X-Mas (War Is Over) (1972)
45. Stef Bos - Papa (1991)
46. Di-Rect - Don't Kill Me Tonight (2003)
47. Ryan Star - Start A Fire (2010)
48. Christina Aguilera - Hurt (2006)
49. Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer (1986)
50. Dashboard Confessional - The Secret's In The Telling (2006)
51. De Poema's - Mijn Houten Hart (1999)
52. Magdi Rúzsa - Unsubstantial Blues (2007)
53. The Click Five - All I Need Is You (2007)
54. Kayak - Ruthless Queen (1978)
55. Freek de Jonge - Leven Na De Dood (1997)
56. The Click Five - The Reason Why (2007)
57. Goo Goo Dolls - Iris (1999)
58. Aerosmith - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing (1998)
59. Europe - Final Countdown (1986)
60. De Kast - In De Wolken (1999)
61. Bruce Springsteen - Born In The Usa (1984)
62. Bryan Adams - Everything I Do (I Do It For You) (1991)
63. Sturm und Drang - A Million Nights (2008)
64. Status Quo - Whatever You Want (1979)
65. The Feeling - Rosé (2006)
66. De Kast - Zonder Reden (2001)
67. Fool's Garden - Lemon Tree (1996)
68. Every Avenue - Tell Me I'm A Wreck (2009)
69. Di-Rect - She (2003)
70. Chris Rea - Road To Hell (1989)
71. Weezer - Pork And Beans (2009)
72. P!nk feat. Nate Ruess - Just Give Me A Reason (2013)
73. The Morning Of - Shine (2007)
74. Cranberries - Zombie (1994)
75. City to City - The Road Ahead (1999)
76. Boudewijn de Groot - Welterusten Meneer De President (1966)
77. Paul de Leeuw - Ik Heb Je Lief (1997)
78. Liquido - Narcotic (1999)
79. Flash And The Pan - Hey, St. Peter (1977)
80. Bon Jovi - In These Arms (1992)
81. Sherwood - Ground Beneath My Feet (2009)
82. Reamonn - Supergirl (2001)
83. Bloem - Even Aan Mijn Moeder Vragen (1980)
84. Sturm und Drang - Molly The Murderer (2012)
85. Gavin James - The Book Of Love (2015)
86. Wildstylez feat. Niels Geusebroek - Year Of Summer (2012)
87. Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You (1988)
88. Herman's Hermits - Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter (1965)
89. Marco Borsato - De Waarheid (1997)
90. Status Quo - Roll Over Lay Down (1975)
91. Ryan Star - Breathe (2009)
92. Ricky Martin ft. Meja - Private Emotion (1999)
93. Westlife - I'm Already There (2001)
94. Meat Loaf & Ellen Foley - Paradise By The Dashboardlight (1977)
95. Bad English - The Price Of Love (1990)
96. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars (2006)
97. Mr. Probz - Waves (2013)
98. VOF De Kunst - Suzanne (1983)
99. Manic Street Preachers - Autumnsong (2007)
100. Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise (1989)
It's interesting how my taste hasn't changed so much over the past 4 years: the top 10 looks more or less the same as in 2012. As always, Bon Jovi is in first place. There is only one newcomer in the top 10: Ed Sheeran's beautiful 'Photograph'. Noticeable climbers into the top 50 compared to the previous list are 'Still Loving You' by Scorpions (from place 54 in 2012 to place 16 now), 'Summer Of 69' by Bryan Adams (from 52 to 26) and 'Weightless' by All Time Low (from 89 to 38). The oldest song in the list is 'Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter' by Herman's Hermits from March 1965.
Here's the full list:
1. Bon Jovi - Always (1994)
2. Joshua Kadison - Jessie (1993)
3. Volumia! - Afscheid (1998)
4. Marco Borsato - De Bestemming (1998)
5. Bon Jovi - Bed Of Roses (1992)
6. Bad English - When I See You Smile (1989)
7. De Kast - Hart Van Mijn Gevoel (2000)
8. James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover (2005)
9. Marco Borsato - Margherita (1996)
10. Ed Sheeran - Photograph (2015)
11. Moody Blues - Nights In White Satin (1967)
12. Eagles - Hotel California (1977)
13. Klein Orkest - Over De Muur (1984)
14. The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger (2006)
15. Billy Joel - Piano Man (1974)
16. Scorpions - Still Loving You (1984)
17. Acda & De Munnik - Lopen Tot De Zon Komt (Live) (1997)
18. Marco Borsato & Trijntje Oosterhuis - Wereld Zonder Jou (1997)
19. The Script - The Man Who Can´t Be Moved (2008)
20. Volumia! - Hou Me Vast (1998)
21. Bad English - Time Stood Still (1992)
22. Milow - Born In The Eighties (2006)
23. abel - Onderweg (1998)
24. Richard Marx - Right Here Waiting (1989)
25. Phil Collins - Against All Odds (1984)
26. Bryan Adams - Summer Of '69 (1990)
27. Michael Jackson - Heal The World (1992)
28. Hozier - Take Me To Church (2014)
29. Marco Borsato - Stop De Tijd (2008)
30. Billy Joel - Goodnight Saigon (1983)
31. The Pretty Reckless - Just Tonight (2010)
32. Ryan Star - Right Now (2008)
33. Genesis - I Can't Dance (1992)
34. Oasis - Wonderwall (1995)
35. De Poema's - Zij Maakt Het Verschil (2001)
36. Ralph McTell - Streets Of London (1972)
37. Art Garfunkel - Bright Eyes (1979)
38. All Time Low - Weightless (2009)
39. Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On (1998)
40. Paul de Leeuw - Ik Wil Niet Dat Je Liegt (1993)
41. Acda & De Munnik - Niet Of Nooit Geweest (1998)
42. Echt - Du Trägst Keine Liebe In Dir (1999)
43. Sunrise Avenue - Hollywood Hills (2011)
44. John Lennon & Yoko Ono - Happy X-Mas (War Is Over) (1972)
45. Stef Bos - Papa (1991)
46. Di-Rect - Don't Kill Me Tonight (2003)
47. Ryan Star - Start A Fire (2010)
48. Christina Aguilera - Hurt (2006)
49. Bon Jovi - Livin' On A Prayer (1986)
50. Dashboard Confessional - The Secret's In The Telling (2006)
51. De Poema's - Mijn Houten Hart (1999)
52. Magdi Rúzsa - Unsubstantial Blues (2007)
53. The Click Five - All I Need Is You (2007)
54. Kayak - Ruthless Queen (1978)
55. Freek de Jonge - Leven Na De Dood (1997)
56. The Click Five - The Reason Why (2007)
57. Goo Goo Dolls - Iris (1999)
58. Aerosmith - I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing (1998)
59. Europe - Final Countdown (1986)
60. De Kast - In De Wolken (1999)
61. Bruce Springsteen - Born In The Usa (1984)
62. Bryan Adams - Everything I Do (I Do It For You) (1991)
63. Sturm und Drang - A Million Nights (2008)
64. Status Quo - Whatever You Want (1979)
65. The Feeling - Rosé (2006)
66. De Kast - Zonder Reden (2001)
67. Fool's Garden - Lemon Tree (1996)
68. Every Avenue - Tell Me I'm A Wreck (2009)
69. Di-Rect - She (2003)
70. Chris Rea - Road To Hell (1989)
71. Weezer - Pork And Beans (2009)
72. P!nk feat. Nate Ruess - Just Give Me A Reason (2013)
73. The Morning Of - Shine (2007)
74. Cranberries - Zombie (1994)
75. City to City - The Road Ahead (1999)
76. Boudewijn de Groot - Welterusten Meneer De President (1966)
77. Paul de Leeuw - Ik Heb Je Lief (1997)
78. Liquido - Narcotic (1999)
79. Flash And The Pan - Hey, St. Peter (1977)
80. Bon Jovi - In These Arms (1992)
81. Sherwood - Ground Beneath My Feet (2009)
82. Reamonn - Supergirl (2001)
83. Bloem - Even Aan Mijn Moeder Vragen (1980)
84. Sturm und Drang - Molly The Murderer (2012)
85. Gavin James - The Book Of Love (2015)
86. Wildstylez feat. Niels Geusebroek - Year Of Summer (2012)
87. Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You (1988)
88. Herman's Hermits - Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter (1965)
89. Marco Borsato - De Waarheid (1997)
90. Status Quo - Roll Over Lay Down (1975)
91. Ryan Star - Breathe (2009)
92. Ricky Martin ft. Meja - Private Emotion (1999)
93. Westlife - I'm Already There (2001)
94. Meat Loaf & Ellen Foley - Paradise By The Dashboardlight (1977)
95. Bad English - The Price Of Love (1990)
96. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars (2006)
97. Mr. Probz - Waves (2013)
98. VOF De Kunst - Suzanne (1983)
99. Manic Street Preachers - Autumnsong (2007)
100. Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise (1989)
