the quintessential idiot of punk-rock
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
be counting down our picks for the top
10 Iggy Pop songs
for this list we’ve chosen our entries
based on a combination of the artists
fan favorites and their most
commercially successful songs
we’ll be looking at iggy solo work as
well as his works with the Stooges
however we will be omitting any guest
spots what
like a ghost
number 10 fun time
with an unforgettable lyrical theme and
references to both Dracula and heavy
trips
funtime became a classic cover song of
the 80s
Higgy pop teamed up with David Bowie to
write the surreal hit which was based on
the German music scene of the 1970s that
intrigued both singers the gothic
recording propelled David Bowie into his
Berlin phase while reinventing the
persona of mr. Iggy
papé declared his love for a pair of
pants and welcome listeners to embrace a
new sound
number nine bang bang young girls no
wonder
American nightclubs went crazy everytime
this Jam was played in the early 80s
although it would be near impossible to
resist this post-punk trap
bang bang for the
the bangbang music video featured
innovative dance numbers by Iggy Pop and
his funky style that undoubtedly
influenced Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot
Chili Peppers I want
what
oh the trance-like production set the
mood for legendary Knights and the
bangbang chorus had people chanting from
dance floors everywhere
you
number eight China girl
this ode to an unknown Dame would later
become a smash hit for David Bowie
but first appeared on the Iggy Pop Album
the idiot
Oh
lyrically china girl addresses racism
and one man’s search for his precious
love while also referencing himself as
Jimmy
so
while some listeners often contemplate
the symbolism others simply hum along
because they’re not sure what’s being
said office debut solo album this track
only strengthened Iggy’s presence as a
lone wolf in the music industry
number seven candy to rainy afternoon 19
big city
this innocent duet helped Iggy Pop crack
the Billboard 100 for the first time and
featured the angelic voice of the b-52s
Kate Pierson as an ode to a former love
the lyrics express one man’s fascination
with a girl from the north and the free
love she provided
yeah
on the flipside Pearson’s vocals
describe a confused woman satisfied but
also in mourning of her lover’s
departure candy remains one of the best
rock duets of all time and introduced
mr. pop to a larger audience
number six real wild child wild one
Damon slappa
and I got a few
the original 1958 version of the song
assured in Australia’s rock and roll
scene and almost 30 years later a
musical stooge freshened it up as part
of one of Iggy Pop’s most successful
albums blah blah blah
real wild child appeared in numerous
films such as adventures in babysitting
Crocodile Dundee 2 and even both
problem-child films
the lyrics reference dancing like a fool
something many people do while listening
to the classic tune
thus we live day
number five night clubbing
did somebody say synthesizer David Bowie
co-wrote and performed on this Iggy Pop
classics which highlighted the joys of
nighttime excursions and people watching
will see people
people less something they see
hmmm Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails
later sampled the bass drum beat for his
iconic hit closer a night clubbing was
featured on the 1996 danny boyle film
Trainspotting the lyrics are brief
however the overall style boasts a true
Punk attitude with a quietly beating
drum and a creeping piano sing it
what like a ghost
number four I want to be your dog
after witnessing a legendary drunk
performance by Jim Morrison in his
native Michigan Iggy Pop formed his own
band called the Stooges and innovated
the proto-punk genre
i won
produced by John Cale of The Velvet
Underground I want to be your dog kicks
ass with heavy distortion and raw vocals
it’s lyrics are sexual in nature with
Iggy singing about how he wants to be
used by a woman
this rock classic has been covered by
Nirvana and the Red Hot Chili Peppers
and is simply ahead Thrasher all the way
through
number three search and destroy
this musical monstrosity from the
Stooges third album has been featured in
movies like almost famous and hit TV
shows like ABC’s lost based on the
Vietnam War
Search and Destroy features heavy riffs
and wailing Iggy Pop vocals
with a contagious energy and soul
piercing lyrics this proto-punk anthem
raged through the speaker’s of garage
bands worldwide and further established
iggy pop is one of rock music’s most
enthralling personalities
it’s three and a half minutes of garage
rock funk that helped aspiring rockers
land groupies for several decades
number two the passenger
truly an outcast anthem this lyrical gem
appeared on Iggy Pop’s second solo album
and instantly connected with listeners
David Bowie provided backing vocals as
Iggy Slade with lyrics about a man
embarking on an internal ride
how
it’s in the sky
the passenger was written during the
singer’s stay in Berlin and evolved from
a reading of Jim Morrison’s
self-published poems he writes
while the legendary Lizard King failed
to live through the 70s Iggy Pop
trailblaze his way through rock music
like a boss
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions
good
go and play
Oh No
John
number one lust for life
it was the song that kicked off a
musical revolution along with Iggy Pop
sophomore album lust for life opens with
one of rock’s most recognizable drum
beats and the singer’s declaration that
he’s just a modern guy
while the song is often mistaken as an
optimistic anthem it truly carries some
darker themes specifically being written
about Pop’s heroin addiction
lust for life is a hard-hitting Rock
dynamo that seamlessly integrated itself
into pop culture both then and now
so do you agree with our selections what
is your favorite Iggy Pop song
for more mind-blowing top 10s published
daily be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
welcome to watchmojo.com and today we’ll
be counting down our picks for the top
10 Iggy Pop songs
for this list we’ve chosen our entries
based on a combination of the artists
fan favorites and their most
commercially successful songs
we’ll be looking at iggy solo work as
well as his works with the Stooges
however we will be omitting any guest
spots what
like a ghost
number 10 fun time
with an unforgettable lyrical theme and
references to both Dracula and heavy
trips
funtime became a classic cover song of
the 80s
Higgy pop teamed up with David Bowie to
write the surreal hit which was based on
the German music scene of the 1970s that
intrigued both singers the gothic
recording propelled David Bowie into his
Berlin phase while reinventing the
persona of mr. Iggy
papé declared his love for a pair of
pants and welcome listeners to embrace a
new sound
number nine bang bang young girls no
wonder
American nightclubs went crazy everytime
this Jam was played in the early 80s
although it would be near impossible to
resist this post-punk trap
bang bang for the
the bangbang music video featured
innovative dance numbers by Iggy Pop and
his funky style that undoubtedly
influenced Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot
Chili Peppers I want
what
oh the trance-like production set the
mood for legendary Knights and the
bangbang chorus had people chanting from
dance floors everywhere
you
number eight China girl
this ode to an unknown Dame would later
become a smash hit for David Bowie
but first appeared on the Iggy Pop Album
the idiot
Oh
lyrically china girl addresses racism
and one man’s search for his precious
love while also referencing himself as
Jimmy
so
while some listeners often contemplate
the symbolism others simply hum along
because they’re not sure what’s being
said office debut solo album this track
only strengthened Iggy’s presence as a
lone wolf in the music industry
number seven candy to rainy afternoon 19
big city
this innocent duet helped Iggy Pop crack
the Billboard 100 for the first time and
featured the angelic voice of the b-52s
Kate Pierson as an ode to a former love
the lyrics express one man’s fascination
with a girl from the north and the free
love she provided
yeah
on the flipside Pearson’s vocals
describe a confused woman satisfied but
also in mourning of her lover’s
departure candy remains one of the best
rock duets of all time and introduced
mr. pop to a larger audience
number six real wild child wild one
Damon slappa
and I got a few
the original 1958 version of the song
assured in Australia’s rock and roll
scene and almost 30 years later a
musical stooge freshened it up as part
of one of Iggy Pop’s most successful
albums blah blah blah
real wild child appeared in numerous
films such as adventures in babysitting
Crocodile Dundee 2 and even both
problem-child films
the lyrics reference dancing like a fool
something many people do while listening
to the classic tune
thus we live day
number five night clubbing
did somebody say synthesizer David Bowie
co-wrote and performed on this Iggy Pop
classics which highlighted the joys of
nighttime excursions and people watching
will see people
people less something they see
hmmm Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails
later sampled the bass drum beat for his
iconic hit closer a night clubbing was
featured on the 1996 danny boyle film
Trainspotting the lyrics are brief
however the overall style boasts a true
Punk attitude with a quietly beating
drum and a creeping piano sing it
what like a ghost
number four I want to be your dog
after witnessing a legendary drunk
performance by Jim Morrison in his
native Michigan Iggy Pop formed his own
band called the Stooges and innovated
the proto-punk genre
i won
produced by John Cale of The Velvet
Underground I want to be your dog kicks
ass with heavy distortion and raw vocals
it’s lyrics are sexual in nature with
Iggy singing about how he wants to be
used by a woman
this rock classic has been covered by
Nirvana and the Red Hot Chili Peppers
and is simply ahead Thrasher all the way
through
number three search and destroy
this musical monstrosity from the
Stooges third album has been featured in
movies like almost famous and hit TV
shows like ABC’s lost based on the
Vietnam War
Search and Destroy features heavy riffs
and wailing Iggy Pop vocals
with a contagious energy and soul
piercing lyrics this proto-punk anthem
raged through the speaker’s of garage
bands worldwide and further established
iggy pop is one of rock music’s most
enthralling personalities
it’s three and a half minutes of garage
rock funk that helped aspiring rockers
land groupies for several decades
number two the passenger
truly an outcast anthem this lyrical gem
appeared on Iggy Pop’s second solo album
and instantly connected with listeners
David Bowie provided backing vocals as
Iggy Slade with lyrics about a man
embarking on an internal ride
how
it’s in the sky
the passenger was written during the
singer’s stay in Berlin and evolved from
a reading of Jim Morrison’s
self-published poems he writes
while the legendary Lizard King failed
to live through the 70s Iggy Pop
trailblaze his way through rock music
like a boss
before we unveil our top pick here are a
few honorable mentions
good
go and play
Oh No
John
number one lust for life
it was the song that kicked off a
musical revolution along with Iggy Pop
sophomore album lust for life opens with
one of rock’s most recognizable drum
beats and the singer’s declaration that
he’s just a modern guy
while the song is often mistaken as an
optimistic anthem it truly carries some
darker themes specifically being written
about Pop’s heroin addiction
lust for life is a hard-hitting Rock
dynamo that seamlessly integrated itself
into pop culture both then and now
so do you agree with our selections what
is your favorite Iggy Pop song
for more mind-blowing top 10s published
daily be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com
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