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5 Songs That Defined The Decade

caption: Stefan Gordy (a.k.a. Redfoo) and Skyler Gordy (a.k.a. SkyBlu) of LMFAO perform at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. (Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)
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Stefan Gordy (a.k.a. Redfoo) and Skyler Gordy (a.k.a. SkyBlu) of LMFAO perform at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. (Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

Billboard’s senior director of charts Gary Trust (@gthot20) reviews the decade’s top songs.

The list includes hits from Maroon 5, LMFAO and The Chainsmokers.

Billboard’s Decade-End Hot 100 Songs

1. Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars, “Uptown Funk”

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2. LMFAO Featuring Lauren Bennett & GoonRock, “Party Rock Anthem”

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3. Ed Sheeran, “Shape Of You”

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4. The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey, “Closer”

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5. Maroon 5 featuring Cardi B, “Girls Like You”

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This article was originally published on WBUR.org. [Copyright 2019 NPR]

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