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The Top 5 Songs Of 2016

The catchiest of them all.

Becca Garner
Jan 02, 2017
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There were many great songs in 2016, but here are the top five songs.

1. "Closer" by The Chainsmokers

The most catchy song was released July 29, 2016. After the Chainsmokers released “Don’t Let Me Down” the fan clinged to “Closer” making the song number one real fast. The song is placed across the globe and now many find the song still catchy.

2. “Work from Home” by Fifth Harmony

Fifth Harmony let their song out on February 26, 2016. The song features rapper Ty Dolla Sign. With the repetitive word, "work," the song will stay in your head all day. The song took a month to reach the number one spot on Billboard.

3. “Cheap Thrills” by Sia

On February 11, 2016 Sia released another smash hit. The song did not start climbing the charts until mid summer. Once the song the was national hit, then it became a world hit. Even though we do not know the lady behind the wig, she does know how to write tremendous hits and keeps on doing it year by year.

4. “Cold Water” by Major Lazer feat Justin Bieber

The heartthrob Bieber has another recorded year. Releasing songs by himself and with others, he still finds a way to melt girls hearts all over the world. “Cold Water” was released on July 21, 2016. Once people found out Justin Bieber was in the song, the song climbed the charts all over the world real fast.

5. "Broccoli" by D.R.A.M ft Lil Yachty

Who would write about a vegetable. That does not make sense to many. The new artists, D.R.A.M and Lil Yachty made the song work. When you listen to the song, you realize what the song is really about and not a vegetable. The two made a catchy intro to the song and had many listeners really enjoy the song. The song made a smash even though it is title about a vegetable.

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