2000s Western pop hits you still hear in commercials, movies, and on the streets
2000s Western hits you still hear today in commercials, movies, and on the streets.
Back then, new movements that transcended genres kept emerging, leaving a vivid mark on our memories.
Rock, pop, hip-hop, electronica—countless classics that blended diverse sounds and won hearts around the world.
For this playlist, our editorial team handpicked tracks that instantly bring back the excitement and emotion of those days the moment you press play.
Take this opportunity to rediscover 2000s masterpieces that feel not only nostalgic, but still fresh even now!
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2000s Western pop hits you still hear in commercials, movies, and on the streets (41–50)
I Bet You Look Good On The DancefloorArctic Monkeys
This is the debut song by Arctic Monkeys, a young monster band that has enjoyed tremendous popularity since their arrival.
Despite being their first single, it reached No.
1 on the UK charts and made their name known.
The lyrics—astonishingly sophisticated for something written at just 19—and the simple, fast-paced sound are excellent.
2000s Western pop hits you still hear in commercials, movies, and on the streets (51–60)
Hollaback GirlGwen Stefani
A song produced by Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo and co-written with Gwen Stefani.
In the music video, the then-35-year-old Gwen plays a cheerleader.
It reached No.
1 on the charts in Australia and the United States and became the first song to achieve one million digital downloads.
Hanging By A MomentLifehouse
A song written in about 5 to 10 minutes by Jason Wade, the lead singer of Lifehouse.
It was released as a single in 2000.
In 2001, it became the most-played song on radio stations in the United States across a wide range of genres, including rock, pop, and adult contemporary.
BentMatchbox Twenty
A love song written by Rob Thomas.
It’s Matchbox Twenty’s biggest hit and the only song of theirs to reach No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Released as a single in 2000 from their second album, Mad Season.
Seven Nation ArmyThe White Stripes
This is an iconic 2000s rock song by the garage rock sibling duo The White Stripes, which won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song.
Its extremely simple yet impulsive guitar evokes the spirit of classic rock’s golden era.
Poker FaceLady Gaga
It’s a track included on Lady Gaga’s debut album, The Fame.
This first album was highly acclaimed worldwide, and she rapidly became a top star.
It can be considered one of the defining songs of the late 2000s pop scene.
Wherever You Will GoThe Calling
A song written by lead singer Alex Band and guitarist Aaron Kamin, carrying an emotional message about chasing someone to the ends of the earth.
The music video, directed by Nigel Dick, has two versions: one filmed in Mexico and the other in the Los Angeles sewers.