The Top Ten Best Hit Songs of 2024
Added 2025-01-27 09:37:50 +0000 UTCThere are many errors in this video. If you find them all by the time I wake up, you win.
/edit couldn't sleep, fixed a bunch of errors, I'm going back to bed. i'm so tired. if it hasn't finished processing yet check back in a half hour at most
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Imagine copyright claiming a video promoting music
Nathan M
2025-03-13 13:32:19 +0000 UTCCopyright claimed, god damn it :p
Jaszon Alexzander
2025-03-05 22:52:15 +0000 UTCGreat video! I liked how you didn’t shy away from repeat artists. I truly think what has made this such a quality year was that we had real pop stars who could have more than one hit per album cycle. I do feel Chappell/Sabrina of 2024 remind me of Lady Gaga/ Katy Perry of 2009/2010. My bet for this year would be Doechii to have a big moment. Again great video, always love the best list
Lara
2025-02-03 00:05:39 +0000 UTCMusic Videos which feature karaoke of that song, referenced in the honorable mentions. https://bsky.app/profile/ownsongkaraoke.bsky.social
Jonathan P
2025-02-01 23:27:36 +0000 UTCWhich Bluesky account?
Anon’s A Ms.
2025-02-01 18:46:34 +0000 UTCIt took me a disturbingly long amount of time to realize #4 was referring to the movie and not the Roman goddess. Also, Tennessee is considered midwest?
MikeVG
2025-02-01 00:42:31 +0000 UTCI'm a fifty-year-old guy, so my exposure to modern pop music is naturally a bit limited, but I was honestly tearing up a little near the end. I may mostly watch for OHW and Trainwreckords, but everything you do here is valuable. Thanks.
Kristopher Bluth
2025-01-29 13:54:24 +0000 UTCThe video I look forward to the most every year -- I know the negative reviews get more views and whatnot, but I always appreciate the Best of list. It's not everyday we see Todd put some skin in the game.
Phoenician
2025-01-29 06:25:13 +0000 UTCThought it would at least get an honorable mention myself.
Phoenician
2025-01-29 06:22:07 +0000 UTCMaya Hart forever d:
Phoenician
2025-01-29 06:21:19 +0000 UTCBeen that way for years
Russet Burbank
2025-01-29 04:50:16 +0000 UTC"Make me Juno" has "Failed Followup segment of OHW" written all over it. I guess people like it tho "Birds of a Feather" sounds mid when you hear it on the sound system at a fast food joint, but this list might make me re-evaluate it
Russet Burbank
2025-01-29 04:42:04 +0000 UTCTodd, this is such a solid list of songs. Each year, I look forward to list to keep me even semi-informed on the pop landscape. I get that burnout is real and it sucks, but just be sure to also take some time for yourself, man. We love you, and we’ll be here for you.
Bryan R. Powers
2025-01-29 04:08:19 +0000 UTCTodd taking a subtle jab at punk rock mba lol
Jackson S.
2025-01-29 02:12:08 +0000 UTCummm you forget abt mgk ? that bitch is DRIPPING with feminine energy
Arbor Rainier
2025-01-28 23:09:18 +0000 UTCI thought the same thing, when he put good luck babe at number 2 I was wondering who the number 1 could be if not Chappell. Did not disappoint in the slightest
Giulia Bertacchi
2025-01-28 21:04:35 +0000 UTCCalling "Birds of a Feather" a silly love song is kinda weird to me. I like it, but it feels chilly, and the subtext reads to me like it's about a doomed relationship. When Billie sings "I'll love you til the day that I dieeeeee," I just want to give her a hug and tell her she'll be OK in the long run. Also: Great list!
Nigel G
2025-01-28 18:38:21 +0000 UTC1. Espresso *kills* at strip karaoke 2. The most apt observation about Chappell Roan is that she was trying to become gay famous and accidentally became regular famous 3. Pink Pony Club is also very popular at strip karaoke
Becca, lobster no longer!
2025-01-28 18:14:32 +0000 UTCI was in Asheville a few months ago and can confirm this
Will Seamon
2025-01-28 17:18:53 +0000 UTCStacked list. Great work
JD
2025-01-28 17:17:05 +0000 UTC2:03, "triangle" gets cut off Amazing list
Daniel
2025-01-28 17:09:42 +0000 UTCI believe there were no women on Todd’s worst list lol
Andrew Lenahan
2025-01-28 16:26:30 +0000 UTC“He’s not going to put Chappell Roan as the top 2, is he?” - my partner, right before he did exactly that
Andrew Lenahan
2025-01-28 16:26:18 +0000 UTCi haven't been there, but i have heard that asheville is like, a lesbian capital. it checks out to me; as someone from virginia (DC suburbs babeyyyyyyyy), the middle states of the east coast are a weird place where you'll get some of the most blue areas in the country in some parts, then 50 miles away it's the absolute worst
Austin F
2025-01-28 13:09:02 +0000 UTCalso, the thing i took away from both my own observations and your lists is that, outside of hip-hop, the girls absolutely blew the men out of the water this year
Austin F
2025-01-28 12:55:46 +0000 UTCWatched it again to see your edits and I'm crying again!! Bravo x2!!
S. R.
2025-01-28 12:00:54 +0000 UTCPlease continue to do it for the money, Todd!
Jesse
2025-01-28 09:08:04 +0000 UTCThe Monkey’s Paw gave me the foresight to get into Pink Pony Club when it dropped in 2020, at the cost of having to be that guy who says “I started listening to Chappell Roan in 2020” every time she’s brought up
Spalfos
2025-01-28 08:19:43 +0000 UTC“For a straight guy I have a surprising amount of gay friends” - Todd you’re as obsessed with pop music as we are, that’s why we all love you ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Jack Dover
2025-01-28 06:55:46 +0000 UTCeasily one of the all time best list reveals from todd imo
Arbor Rainier
2025-01-28 05:57:55 +0000 UTCtruly the rise and fall (and rise again !) of a midwest princess
Arbor Rainier
2025-01-28 05:44:12 +0000 UTCfantastic video as usual ! i would've put money on good luck babe being your #1 but then your actual #1 was revealed and it made a lot of sense. i was not expecting your #3 but that's one of my personal fav hits of the year so i was very pleasantly surprised :,) btw as a trans person, thank you for existing ! your videos have brought me so much joy over the years
Arbor Rainier
2025-01-28 05:42:12 +0000 UTCList so good I had to watch it again right after, couldn't even wait for the fixes lol. God what a beautiful year for music and only that (Ending kinda made me emotional too :'3)
Str00p
2025-01-28 05:34:54 +0000 UTCI definitely thought Not Like Us was a lock for #1. Looks like it's mostly a justifiable set of songs in the top 5. Imagine if Not Like Us ends up being the Smells Like Teen Spirit of hip hop and it ends up sweeping away Drake and his influence off the charts. It would then be interesting to look at what the critics put ahead of it in retrospect. Then again, Royals' nuking the LMFAO era of music took a short while to take hold and was not immediately obvious at the time.
Adequately Sized Dog
2025-01-28 04:57:34 +0000 UTCThe opening verse of Pink Pony Club still makes me tear up every time I hear it—or even just let it play in my head. "Where boys and girls can all be queens, every single day..." God. You are spot-on that this is the energy we need to hold onto for the next year and beyond. Thanks for all you do, Todd; your work is art in its own right.
Nim Pseudo
2025-01-28 04:57:01 +0000 UTCWait, that bluesky account about music videos with karaoke is you?
Jonathan P
2025-01-28 03:42:38 +0000 UTCJuno is the absolute best song on Sabrina’s album and I feel so validated to see it on here!
Liza Boudreau
2025-01-28 03:32:34 +0000 UTCI suffer from being brazilian and 1 dollar on patreon is kinda of a luxury, but this is probably your top 10 best list I was most anticipating. Chappell Roan, Kendrick, Sabrina Carpenter... 2024 is an amazing year in pop music that I, for once, don't feel the big disconnect between USA charts and our international hits, because it was just as big as it was good, and you matched that energy on this video. Thanks! P.S.: A fitting ending. Stand up for your friends, Todd, they will need it. This clownworld doesn't stop its fucking show, and the feeling of hopelessness from lgbt+ every time those clowns show up is, sadly, pretty global.
Thiago Nunes
2025-01-28 02:48:52 +0000 UTCI mostly know Sabrina for playing Maya's best friend on Girl Meets World, the Disney streak for producing superstar singers continues!
RedBedroomRecords
2025-01-28 02:48:18 +0000 UTCFor the best list, yes. Taylor was 1-2 on the worst list the year of Reputation.
Jonathan P
2025-01-28 02:14:29 +0000 UTCThis is the best best list you’ve ever done!
Alicia Kahre
2025-01-28 01:37:24 +0000 UTCIt’s okay that it’s late!! Your videos are always worth waiting for. Also. Do what you need to do to help yourself with your burnout and fatigue. I don’t mean “Do what you need to do and then come back” I mean do whatever it is you *need* to do, even if it’s taking a long hiatus or just stopping TITS entirely. To be happier, to be healthier, regardless of the expectations of the audience you’ve accrued, do what you need, and thank you for everything you’ve given us. I’m going to be watching your whole catalog on repeat for the rest of my life as a source of peace and I can’t thank you enough for that. Happy new year!!
Alaina
2025-01-28 00:24:31 +0000 UTCMinor nitpick: I think you said “Slow down, be humble” when the lyric is “Sit down, be humble”. Great vid !
Christian Reiswig
2025-01-28 00:24:00 +0000 UTCThis list brought me a lot of joy in a terrible month, thanks Todd.
Shiny Skunk
2025-01-28 00:19:19 +0000 UTCIt might be a me problem, but it looks like an encoding issue around 18:40-18:42
Michael Dominic
2025-01-27 23:56:39 +0000 UTCI think this is the first time the top 2 spots were the same person
duke86fan
2025-01-27 22:48:25 +0000 UTCThe music released in 2024 had been so good I wish Todd made his honourable mentions 10-minute long or maybe mention it in a later video.
Alex Woo
2025-01-27 22:22:29 +0000 UTCI had a rough day at work and this video - like having a good pop song on the radio - popped up and helped me out. Thanks!
margo
2025-01-27 21:56:15 +0000 UTCThank you so much Todd, made my whole day magical from the beginning.
David Lloyd Bricken
2025-01-27 21:48:33 +0000 UTCThis made me tear up at work dude
Amelia Ross
2025-01-27 21:41:12 +0000 UTCNah, I think this would have at least made honorable mention in any year for Todd. His infamous love/hate relationship with Katy Perry is evidence enough imo. I think at worst in his early years he may have made a review of it similar to the one he did of Rhianna's S&M-- except probably more complimentary, since S&M's production is objectively messy and Espresso's and Juno's are honestly kind of immaculate. Side note: if you dislike the songs/artist or are annoyed specifically by her lyrics, then that's fine. You don't need Todd to validate that for you. It's a music opinion. And I'm sure you can find someone nitpicking the lyrics to your heart's content on the internet if that is the itch you're looking to scratch.
Mickey
2025-01-27 21:21:57 +0000 UTCThis. This is why after a decade and a half, you are still the best on this platform, and why I would wait six months for a video like this if I had to. Your Chappell dissertation, the buildup to the Birds of a Feather entry (which genuinely had me worried you were gonna diss it), and just the most purely enjoyable, all killer no filler list since probably the 2017 edition... Hopefully 2024 wasn't a fluke and this year we don't go back to endless samples and interpolations and country backwash, but I'm glad you're still around to dunk on pop, and more importantly, cherish it
The Hand Of The People
2025-01-27 21:17:02 +0000 UTCto be fair that was "trying to be like nostalgia critic" todd I rather him be hos true self.
Private me
2025-01-27 21:02:33 +0000 UTCWhen it became clear that Sabrina was going to have a banner year, I did actually think about your predication. Toddstradamus never misses!
Stormy K.
2025-01-27 20:26:10 +0000 UTCThis is my favorite list ever. Nothing but straight bangers and bops
pixarfan9510
2025-01-27 19:43:16 +0000 UTC"Good Luck Babe" was the first Chappell Roan song I'd really heard, and when I did, I instantly got why she was popular. And I rarely say that about anybody.
SPBurke
2025-01-27 19:31:36 +0000 UTCI love the idea of Kendrick, Sabrina and Chappell starting a group chat called Todd's Two Entries
Bailey Vogt
2025-01-27 19:06:22 +0000 UTCGreat list, so many good songs. Is it basic that I expected Apt.? It's just so poppy and happy and god I want happy songs.
Kelley Runyon
2025-01-27 18:43:01 +0000 UTCHey Todd! At 2:04 Olivia Rodrigo steps on your line a bit
Bailey Vogt
2025-01-27 18:29:30 +0000 UTCMan this really was a good year for pop music, I actually recognized and heard over half these songs! Also based putting Tyler above Kendrick ultimately
Jay Dee
2025-01-27 17:47:46 +0000 UTCa few errors i caught: 21:54 random text on the screen for a sec 33:29 weird cut loved your picks this year! something i read was that after pink pony club initially flopped, chappell wrote California, about how she was homesick and felt like a failure. it's almost the antithesis of Pink Pony Club, and it's super interesting listening to the 2 side-by-side.
Marc Roizman
2025-01-27 17:29:59 +0000 UTCWell, of all the songs that appeared on the list, the one that got stuck in my head (for the rest of the day, I assume) is #2.
Alina
2025-01-27 17:28:18 +0000 UTCAny errors I saw have been mentioned by others so I won't bother. I will say though that I always appreciate your Best list Todd. It's good to celebrate what's good instead of just dwelling on the bad in life. Thank you.
John in Ottawa
2025-01-27 16:37:30 +0000 UTCOther people got a lot of the glitches I noticed, I would add that the transition around 6:59 feels like it could be a little smoother. You know how I know last year was the greatest year for pop in my lifetime? For the first time, I know every one of these songs, and I love all of them. And as a queer member of your audience? Your explanation for the number 1 pick made me legitimately emotional. This is one of your absolute best videos yet.
Brandon Hay
2025-01-27 15:59:04 +0000 UTCnodded in complete agreement at every single song, ESPECIALLY the top 5. good fucking picks. what a year.
Sara
2025-01-27 15:38:58 +0000 UTCLuke Combs grew up in Asheville and went to college in Boone, basically the communist enclaves of Western North Carolina. Better odds than not he's got decent-ish politics.
David L. Lebovitz
2025-01-27 15:23:55 +0000 UTCThis might be my favorite Todd episode to date. What a celebration. Not a single song I disagreed with, though many I would have added if I could.
Henry Kiley
2025-01-27 15:13:34 +0000 UTCThe ad read into TV off had me cackling, thank you so much
Caroline Cash
2025-01-27 15:10:38 +0000 UTC33:33 seems to cut off abruptly without finishing the thought?
Alina
2025-01-27 15:03:31 +0000 UTCRewatched to see if the errors I spotted were fixed, some were but there's still a couple of weird audio cuts at 2:45 and 33:29 Visual glitches at 3:04 and 3:32
randomguy
2025-01-27 14:35:26 +0000 UTCI had one day late last year where I drove up and down the highway for a few hours. listening to Pink Pony Club on a loop. It made me cry, it was a beautiful experience. I remember thinking how gorgeously timeless it is. Great pick 🥹
Arrow Willmore
2025-01-27 14:33:28 +0000 UTCYes yes yes yes!!! Great List
Arrow Willmore
2025-01-27 14:27:58 +0000 UTCI miss the Todd that would have eviscerated Sabrina Carpenter’s shitty lyrics
Shosh
2025-01-27 14:23:25 +0000 UTCI really really enjoyed this one! The editing was definitely rougher than usual (especially the Espresso section), but I'm sure that'll be fixed before the public release. Incredible work, Todd!
Theo Sloan
2025-01-27 14:17:49 +0000 UTCTime to update my playlist ^^
Alx
2025-01-27 14:15:01 +0000 UTCCan someone post the direct link? I keep clicking it and it tells me to sign in to YouTube (which I am in my browser) but giving me no place to do that
Molly Shah
2025-01-27 13:54:54 +0000 UTCThe Charli section could probably use an epilepsy warning
Jenna
2025-01-27 13:46:43 +0000 UTCThis list has absolutely no misses
Will Seamon
2025-01-27 13:23:22 +0000 UTCThe video seems to be processing and to checked a bit later.
Emanuel Alfredsson / Lemanic
2025-01-27 13:16:48 +0000 UTCi like pink pony club a lot (much more than good luck babe, which i think is just fine). the fact that parts of it are a little messy and awkward makes it way better to me. it really authentically captures the feeling of being a sad and repressed gay that watches musicals and wishes for a place where you can be unafraid. the fact that the fantasy isn't very realistic, the moments that are a bit oversang, the awkwardness of her mom even saying "pink pony club", it makes it feel more real. I can distinctly remember being this sad gay teenager. it hits hard. Definitely a special song that I bet will stick around edit: also, chappell is such a good singer, and i'm really glad that our two biggest breakthrough girls this year (chappell and sabrina) are genuinely great vocalists. don't get me wrong, i love plenty of singers that are just 'decent' at singing, but it's just nice to hear!! another way chappell is similar to gaga lol
Austin F
2025-01-27 13:05:23 +0000 UTCAnother great list, and not a surprise to see which artists made it (especially those who made it twice). I know these videos are a massive pain in the ass to make, but it would be neat if you made a video or just a podcast episode of what your accumulative Best and Worst would be since you started the show.
Rich Kee
2025-01-27 13:04:17 +0000 UTCI'd love to know what exactly your criteria for hit songs is now that you've expanded it. Either way, great list!!!!!!
Riley Greenstein
2025-01-27 12:40:08 +0000 UTCI am so happy (and surprised) to see your non-hit Honourable Mention on this list. That song made me cry a bit when I first heard it.
Sam Jones
2025-01-27 12:35:15 +0000 UTCAs a lesbian who is currently experiencing an absolutely devastating unrequited love, I would like to thank you for explaining to me that Good Luck, Babe was written specifically to make me feel better about my situation. I'm not even joking, I genuinely didn't notice until I watched this video. Ally of the year.
Gordon Stearns
2025-01-27 12:34:02 +0000 UTCThey're right... Please fix the glitches and the title.
Michael Jones Jr.
2025-01-27 12:15:21 +0000 UTC33:29 Todd line needs to blend better
J Singh
2025-01-27 12:05:45 +0000 UTCTV's off segment's outro seems to cut out early before the "number 7"
J Singh
2025-01-27 11:42:04 +0000 UTCError around 3:05 and right at the start just before the clock
J Singh
2025-01-27 11:32:14 +0000 UTCFull on bawling at the end. Bravo. I appreciate you.
S. R.
2025-01-27 11:25:21 +0000 UTCI'm never going to call a Best of Last Year list in JANUARY "late." Fuck off. Anyone who releases Best Of lists before the year is over is a click-hungry hack.
Clementine Danger
2025-01-27 11:19:31 +0000 UTCThe reveal for #8 is immaculate
Zack
2025-01-27 11:14:05 +0000 UTCOH MY GOD i'm so glad someone else loves Juno as much as i do!!! it's so much fun and is literally the most catchy song of the year. sabrina sounds like she's in heat on it and every single instrument in it absolutely shreds, and it's perfect
Austin F
2025-01-27 11:03:02 +0000 UTC"as a born hater I have to respect the master" 😂😂😂
S. R.
2025-01-27 11:02:50 +0000 UTCGreat list. I didn’t like Good Luck, Babe! at first and it hit me like a truck this last weekend. Absolute belter.
Lizzie
2025-01-27 10:48:16 +0000 UTCAt the start of the video, just before the clock, you're words are cut off
Joseph Bergeron
2025-01-27 10:44:35 +0000 UTCGets a bit glitchy visually at 3:30 and 18:30. Audio seems to cut off at 0:25 and 33:25. Title on YT says "worst" instead of best. Apart from that, amazing, thank you Todd for your hard work!
Hugh
2025-01-27 10:43:22 +0000 UTCSome of your voice clips are cut off early at some point during most songs. Large parts of Espresso, especially from 2:30-3:15 13:13. A bunch more. Otherwise, love it! Fun as always 😁
Erik Friedlander
2025-01-27 10:25:41 +0000 UTCError checking: Starting about 2:45 the next few cuts seem to happen too early, the ends of your sentences keep getting cut off. Again at 13:10 audio cuts before you finish your sentence and jumps to the next. I think it may happen again at 33:17, a couple of words at the end of sentences feel cut off.
randomguy
2025-01-27 10:23:13 +0000 UTCenjoying the video so far but there's definitely some choppy editing moments where sentences are cut off before they end
Lennon Riley
2025-01-27 10:11:16 +0000 UTCQuestion, even though it wasn’t a hit, what was your thoughts on Starburster, seeing its making everyone’s best songs of the year list?
I, II, II, IL
2025-01-27 10:08:17 +0000 UTCYouTube title text is wrong, it says Worst instead of Best
Theo Gerome
2025-01-27 09:52:47 +0000 UTCIt’s 1:48 here and you just got fullscreen privileges on my TV
BadCapBucky
2025-01-27 09:49:24 +0000 UTC.It's only in 360p (maybe not an error right now) It's titled The Worst on YT, the first clip of you seems to be cut clearly, same with parts of the Sabrina pick. That's all the ones I caught, but I probably missed some due to the tears of joy I had in my eyes watching this. I had never been more excited for the Best list, and for the first time every song on your list was a song I knew and loved (even most of the honorable mentions) when I barely listen to modern music. Also your writing was amazing as usual! That's why you're the GOAT.
Liam Omega
2025-01-27 09:41:06 +0000 UTC9.40 am here....beautiful, I needed a reason to blow off work for another40 mins or so
Danny Ryan
2025-01-27 09:40:47 +0000 UTC1:39 am……… how could youuuu
bootaro kujo
2025-01-27 09:39:52 +0000 UTCI knew I stayed up til 4:30 for a reason
Jacob Dickens
2025-01-27 09:39:23 +0000 UTC
