#5

The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008

#5
It's You
The Revelations
United Kingdom

Everything old is new again. The sounds of the mid-20th century are becoming popular again so now’s the perfect time for a very 1960s sounding group to “make it big”.

#6

The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008

#6
Du Behöver Aldrig Mer Vara Rädd
Lasse Lindh
Sweden

“Du behöver aldrig mer vara rädd” (loosely translated: “you never need to be afraid again”) is a sweet love song about the comfort one finds in strong relationship. I chose the live version because it comes across as more sincere than the music video. Plus, there’s more awkward dancing!

#7

The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008

#7
Your Heart Belongs to Me
Hind
Netherlands

Once again, the Netherlands delivers a great song only to have it be ignored by the rest of Europe. Perhaps things will be different in the Americas.

#8

The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008

#8
DJ, Take Me Away
Deep Zone & Balthazar
Bulgaria

This is arguably the best dance song of the year. It has a simple premise and is executed in a flawlessly cheesy way. Unlike similar songs, “DJ, Take Me Away” has the potential to be a mainstream hit in addition to its success in the clubs.

#9

The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008

#9
Deli
Mor ve Ötesi
Turkey

One would never guess that this song was a Eurovision entry. It sounds like something you would hear if you turned on any modern rock station across the country. That is why it deserves to be in the top 10. Well, that and the creepy video.

#10

The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008

#10
La Histeria
Marquess
Germany

Finally, we’ve reached the top 10. What I find interesting about this song is that it’s sung in Spanish by a German band. More importantly, it creates a linguistic parity that has been missing from the world of music. Basically, after years of the English language being raped by certain international singers, it’s about time another language had its turn. Maybe now they can form a support group.

Note: This entry contains hyperbole.

From Russia with DANCING BEAR

Apparently, this is how Sweden views Russian culture:



Surprisingly, the Russians aren’t too keen on this.

#11

The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008

#11
That Is Where I'll Go
Sibel Redzep
Sweden

“That is Where I’ll Go” is a big ballad sung by a rather frail looking girl. It contains all the proper sentiments needed to make it one of those songs that are performed ad nauseam on American Idol, assuming that it first finds success stateside.

#12

The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008

#12
Shady Lady
Ani Lorak
Ukraine

I’ve spent the last week trying to think of something to write about this one, but to be honest, I think it sells itself.

#13

The Top 100 Songs You've (Probably) Never Heard - 2008

#13
Pokušaj
Laka
Bosnia & Herzegovina

I’m sure it all makes sense to someone.