While rock dominated previous VH1 lists, the '00s countdown was notably led by R&B and hip-hop. The first rock appearance occurs at No. 13 with Green Day's "American Idiot," followed by U2's "Beautiful Day" at No. 15.
The ultimate club banger that, even in 2026, still holds up as a powerful hip-hop anthem. 🎸 Rock Revival & Alternative Gems vh1 100 greatest songs of the 2000s upd
Original Rank: #24 It never left. Thanks to its eternal reign on UK charts and every American dive bar’s jukebox, "Mr. Brightside" has aged like fine wine. The jealousy anthem of the millennium is now a sporting event staple. While rock dominated previous VH1 lists, the '00s
The song that defined the club sound of the mid-2000s. Key Themes and Trends of the 2000s While rock dominated previous VH1 lists