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Posted on Apr 24, 2017

23 Pop Songs That Should Have Been Worldwide Summer Hits

We all know those few songs that should've found the worldwide spotlight.

by Dannii Ceniceros

Community Contributor

Garnering critical acclaim from critics due to its 90's club appeal, the song could've been a big summer smash in the U.S. Although it was released in November, it most definitely should have carried over as a sleeper hit. — youtube.com

Garnering critical acclaim from critics due to its 90's club appeal, the song could've been a big summer smash in the U.S. Although it was released in November, it most definitely should have carried over as a sleeper hit.

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Garnering critical acclaim from critics due to its 90's club appeal, the song could've been a big summer smash in the U.S. Although it was released in November, it most definitely should have carried over as a sleeper hit.

Pixie Lott garnered her third number 1 hit in the U.K. with 'All About Tonight' but didn't really scratch the surface anywhere else. Perhaps it'll make a great addition to your Summer 2017 playlist! — youtube.com

Pixie Lott garnered her third number 1 hit in the U.K. with 'All About Tonight' but didn't really scratch the surface anywhere else. Perhaps it'll make a great addition to your Summer 2017 playlist!

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Pixie Lott garnered her third number 1 hit in the U.K. with 'All About Tonight' but didn't really scratch the surface anywhere else. Perhaps it'll make a great addition to your Summer 2017 playlist!

Girl group royalty Girls Aloud released 'Something New' after boasting a decade run career - most notably in the UK. Still, this girl power anthem carries a strong summer itch that doesn't die one bit. — youtube.com

Girl group royalty Girls Aloud released 'Something New' after boasting a decade run career - most notably in the UK. Still, this girl power anthem carries a strong summer itch that doesn't die one bit.

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Girl group royalty Girls Aloud released 'Something New' after boasting a decade run career - most notably in the UK. Still, this girl power anthem carries a strong summer itch that doesn't die one bit.

'Trouble' got comparisons to songs like Icona Pop's 'I Love It' but really, although they got a performance slot at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show - it wasn't enough to take off. It's a strong debut to a girl group that could've broken the scene as an EDM-influenced sisterhood. — youtube.com

'Trouble' got comparisons to songs like Icona Pop's 'I Love It' but really, although they got a performance slot at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show - it wasn't enough to take off. It's a strong debut to a girl group that could've broken the scene as an EDM-influenced sisterhood.

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'Trouble' got comparisons to songs like Icona Pop's 'I Love It' but really, although they got a performance slot at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show - it wasn't enough to take off. It's a strong debut to a girl group that could've broken the scene as an EDM-influenced sisterhood.

A double entendre masterpiece that should have stole the #1 spot worldwide. Still, it was a top 40 hit in countries like the U.S, U.K, France, etc. — youtube.com

A double entendre masterpiece that should have stole the #1 spot worldwide. Still, it was a top 40 hit in countries like the U.S, U.K, France, etc.

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A double entendre masterpiece that should have stole the #1 spot worldwide. Still, it was a top 40 hit in countries like the U.S, U.K, France, etc.

Put Leona Lewis' vocals behind a House track and its absolutely glorious. Watch out for the instantly high-soaring chorus. — youtube.com

Put Leona Lewis' vocals behind a House track and its absolutely glorious. Watch out for the instantly high-soaring chorus.

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Put Leona Lewis' vocals behind a House track and its absolutely glorious. Watch out for the instantly high-soaring chorus.

Kelly and David Guetta gave us 'When Love Takes Over' starting an EDM-frenzy worldwide and we wish this song could've exploded the same way. — youtube.com

Kelly and David Guetta gave us 'When Love Takes Over' starting an EDM-frenzy worldwide and we wish this song could've exploded the same way.

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Kelly and David Guetta gave us 'When Love Takes Over' starting an EDM-frenzy worldwide and we wish this song could've exploded the same way.

Need we say more? — youtube.com

Need we say more?

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Need we say more?

This song should've sold 8 million copies worldwide. It's sassy, summer-driven - a long lost #1. — youtube.com

This song should've sold 8 million copies worldwide. It's sassy, summer-driven - a long lost #1.

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This song should've sold 8 million copies worldwide. It's sassy, summer-driven - a long lost #1.

It's hard to come by disco-influenced songs and Perry's 'Birthday' was destined for #1 disco greatness. — youtube.com

It's hard to come by disco-influenced songs and Perry's 'Birthday' was destined for #1 disco greatness.

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It's hard to come by disco-influenced songs and Perry's 'Birthday' was destined for #1 disco greatness.

A criminally underrated era (Bionic), and a song that serves signature Aguilera vocals with a dose of electronica. The world just wasn't ready at the time. — youtube.com

A criminally underrated era (Bionic), and a song that serves signature Aguilera vocals with a dose of electronica. The world just wasn't ready at the time.

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A criminally underrated era (Bionic), and a song that serves signature Aguilera vocals with a dose of electronica. The world just wasn't ready at the time.

Kylie Minogue is pop princess royalty and 'Get Outta My Way' served high disco and synth-pop influences. A gorgeous song that should've broke her through worldwide charts as once did the famous 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' in 2001. — youtube.com

Kylie Minogue is pop princess royalty and 'Get Outta My Way' served high disco and synth-pop influences. A gorgeous song that should've broke her through worldwide charts as once did the famous 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' in 2001.

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Kylie Minogue is pop princess royalty and 'Get Outta My Way' served high disco and synth-pop influences. A gorgeous song that should've broke her through worldwide charts as once did the famous 'Can't Get You Out Of My Head' in 2001.

This song made endless end-of-year pop lists and we're really wondering why it wasn't a #1 song around the world. God bless those poor charts. — youtube.com

This song made endless end-of-year pop lists and we're really wondering why it wasn't a #1 song around the world. God bless those poor charts.

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This song made endless end-of-year pop lists and we're really wondering why it wasn't a #1 song around the world. God bless those poor charts.

Folk-pop Hilary Duff was such a superb idea, unfortunately many didn't agree. We love the duff and this song, endlessly. — youtube.com

Folk-pop Hilary Duff was such a superb idea, unfortunately many didn't agree. We love the duff and this song, endlessly.

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Folk-pop Hilary Duff was such a superb idea, unfortunately many didn't agree. We love the duff and this song, endlessly.

It's sad that an empowering song like 'That's My Girl' didn't end up being a summer global smash - or just a global smash in general. Better promo could've boosted the song to endless proportions. — youtube.com

It's sad that an empowering song like 'That's My Girl' didn't end up being a summer global smash - or just a global smash in general. Better promo could've boosted the song to endless proportions.

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It's sad that an empowering song like 'That's My Girl' didn't end up being a summer global smash - or just a global smash in general. Better promo could've boosted the song to endless proportions.

WOO - child, this song as 'Good As Hell'. — youtube.com

WOO - child, this song as 'Good As Hell'.

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WOO - child, this song as 'Good As Hell'.

Funky, groovy, etc. 2010 missed out on a potential summer smash. — youtube.com

Funky, groovy, etc. 2010 missed out on a potential summer smash.

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Funky, groovy, etc. 2010 missed out on a potential summer smash.

Caillat's music has a happy vibe to it, but we're unhappy it didn't receive it's #1 justice. It gives us the 'Bubbly' tingles. Still a great summer track to jam away too. — youtube.com

Caillat's music has a happy vibe to it, but we're unhappy it didn't receive it's #1 justice. It gives us the 'Bubbly' tingles. Still a great summer track to jam away too.

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Caillat's music has a happy vibe to it, but we're unhappy it didn't receive it's #1 justice. It gives us the 'Bubbly' tingles. Still a great summer track to jam away too.

'Dancing On My Own' is the teary summer ballad that still haunts playlists here and there. But it's so unique - perhaps that's what was holding it back from mainstream radio. — youtube.com

'Dancing On My Own' is the teary summer ballad that still haunts playlists here and there. But it's so unique - perhaps that's what was holding it back from mainstream radio.

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'Dancing On My Own' is the teary summer ballad that still haunts playlists here and there. But it's so unique - perhaps that's what was holding it back from mainstream radio.

Primadonna should've been bigger. Summer 2012 missed a golden opportunity, especially America - boo hoo to you! — youtube.com

Primadonna should've been bigger. Summer 2012 missed a golden opportunity, especially America - boo hoo to you!

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Primadonna should've been bigger. Summer 2012 missed a golden opportunity, especially America - boo hoo to you!

By the end of this song, you'll have 'NOBODY CAN SAY NO' stuck in your head. Trust and believe. — youtube.com

By the end of this song, you'll have 'NOBODY CAN SAY NO' stuck in your head. Trust and believe.

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By the end of this song, you'll have 'NOBODY CAN SAY NO' stuck in your head. Trust and believe.

From her critically acclaimed debut, Yours Truly, 'Baby, I' was a sweet, pop & R&B jam that deserved take off - as did 'The Way'. — youtube.com

From her critically acclaimed debut, Yours Truly, 'Baby, I' was a sweet, pop & R&B jam that deserved take off - as did 'The Way'.

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From her critically acclaimed debut, Yours Truly, 'Baby, I' was a sweet, pop & R&B jam that deserved take off - as did 'The Way'.

Famous for the ever so recognizable tune, 'Everytime We Touch', German trio Cascada set 2010 on fire with an explosive song (literally) that should've clobbered charts around the world. Don't tune this song out folks. — youtube.com

Famous for the ever so recognizable tune, 'Everytime We Touch', German trio Cascada set 2010 on fire with an explosive song (literally) that should've clobbered charts around the world. Don't tune this song out folks.

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Famous for the ever so recognizable tune, 'Everytime We Touch', German trio Cascada set 2010 on fire with an explosive song (literally) that should've clobbered charts around the world. Don't tune this song out folks.

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