Courtesy Atlantic RecordsProm season is here, so what songs will young people across the country be busting a move to at their big nights? YouTube offers some insight with a list of the most popular current songs in the streaming platform’s prom-related playlists.
To the surprise of no one, Ed Sheeran‘s ballad “Perfect” tops the list. Not only is it romantic, it’s also a waltz, which means it’s perfect for those slow dance moments. Ed’s other romantic ballad, “Thinking Out Loud,” is on the list as well.
And when it’s time to get the party going, according to YouTube, prom-goers will be turning to Bruno Mars’ “Finesse” remix, Charlie Puth’s “How Long,” and Imagine Dragons’ “Believer,” among other hits.
YouTube has also compiled a list of so-called “classic” songs that are part of prom-related playlists — “classic” in this case meaning they were released before the year 2000. Artists on that list include Cyndi Lauper, Bon Jovi, ABBA, Whitney Houston and The Backstreet Boys.
Number one on the list? Mr. Rickroll himself, Rick Astley, with “Never Gonna Give You Up.”
Top 10 songs used in prom-related playlists made in 2018
1. Ed Sheeran — “Perfect” (Official Music Video)
2. Bruno Mars — “Finesse” (Remix) [Feat. Cardi B] [Official Video]
3. Kendrick Lamar — “HUMBLE.
4. Ed Sheeran — “Thinking Out Loud” [Official Video]
5. Sam Smith — “Too Good at Goodbyes” (Official Video)
6. Charlie Puth — “How Long” [Official Video]
7. Eminem — “River” ft. Ed Sheeran
8. Imagine Dragons — “Believer”
9. Kendrick Lamar, SZA — “All The Stars”
10. Drake — “God’s Plan”
Top 10 Classic songs (pre-2000) used in Prom-related playlists
1. Rick Astley — “Never Gonna Give You Up” (Video)
2. a-ha — “Take On Me” (Official Video)
3. Europe” — “Carrie” (Official Video)
4. Cyndi Lauper — “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” (Official Video)
5. Queen — “Bohemian Rhapsody” (Official Video)
6. Backstreet Boys — “I Want It That Way”
7. ABBA — “Dancing Queen”
8. Bon Jovi — “Livin’ On a Prayer”
9. Whitney Houston — “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”
10. Cyndi Lauper — “Time After Time”
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