Some of these perfect pop songs are obvious to me; I'll have to review my music collection and keep my ear a bit closer to the radio to find any other ones, if there are any other ones.
These are not ranked among each other.
Artist: Elton John
Year: 1973
Album: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Comments: Stunning, perfect melody and vocal performance.
Song: The Tick Tock Treasury
Artist: Joy Electric
Year: 2003
Album: The Tick Tock Treasury
Comments:
Song: Chick Magnet
Artist: MXPX
Year: 1996
Album: Life in General
Comments: Memorable bass opening; fast, clean drumming; perfectly conceived production; strong from beginning to end.
Song: In Between Days
Artist: The Cure
Year: 1985
Album:
Comments: "Boys Don't Cry" is a strong runner-up.
Song: Walking on Sunshine
Artist: Katrina and the Waves
Year:
Album:
Comments: The most singable song ever written--and you can't help walking on sunshine when you sing it.
Song: Shadows of the Night
Artist: Pat Benetar
Year: 1982
Album:
Comments: Flawless rock song, start to finish. Will stand the test of time for decades and decades.