popular song
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of popular song
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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It feels like what a musical AI would create when asked to write the most popular song imaginable.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
The AI group's most popular song has been streamed more than three million times.
From Barron's • Nov. 12, 2025
Megan Stielstra touches on this in her essay about “Nothing Compares 2 U,” the most popular song pitched to the co-editors.
From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025
It’s no surprise, then, that attendees rejoiced when they heard the Cult’s most popular song, “She Sells Sanctuary,” as well as others from the band.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025
As we passed Capistrano she sang a popular song that I’d heard on the radio: “When the swallows come back to Capistrano.”
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
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