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GL's top 11 songs (and music vids) of 2011



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As 2011 comes to a close, we’ve decided to round up a list of our 11 top faves from this year. We couldn’t get these songs out of our heads when they first released…and, um, we still can’t.


“Who Says” – Selena Gomez

 
 
This single puts us in the best mood! Selena is a great role model. She reminds us that you should always love yourself and feel beautiful no matter what other people say.


“Rolling In The Deep” – Adele
 

Such an emotional song, but when you’re in one of those moods, this is the perfect tune.


“If I Die Young” – The Band Perry



A great, sad song. But we guarantee you won’t be able to resist singing along when it comes on the radio. This song definitely showcases the trio’s talent!


“Super Bass” – Nicki Minaj


 

Nicki never lets us down! Learned all the lyrics yet? Doesn’t matter! Just a fun, upbeat song that will bring anyone to the dance floor.


“Love You Like A Love Song” – Selena Gomez



We can’t help but wonder if she’s singing about longtime BF, Justin Bieber? What a fun, catchy tune—we can’t stop hitting repeat!


“Moves like Jagger” – Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera


 
We can’t help but want to dance when this song comes on. The ultimate groove tune. Once you hear it, it won’t leave your head for days!


“Tonight Tonight” – Hot Chelle Rae


 
Another great dance favorite that gets us up on our feet. Definitely a blast-in-your-room-and-sing-along type song!.


“Skyscraper” – Demi Lovato


 
Our fave from Demi’s new album Unbroken. Demi recorded this song before she went into rehab, and it really shows her emotions. Keep up the great work, Demi!


“Mistletoe” – Justin Bieber


 
Who wouldn’t want to be under the mistletoe with cutie J Biebs? We definitely wouldn’t mind being serenaded during this holiday season by him either. Why wasn’t GF Selena Gomez cast in this music video?


“Stereo Hearts” – Gym Class Heroes feat. Adam Levine


 
An upbeat but really cute love song. Maybe guys should take the hint and use this new pick up line: “You know my heart’s a stereo, and it only plays for you!” Hey, we wouldn’t mind.


“Last Friday Night” by Katy Perry


 
This funny, catchy tune has everyone in the room singing along. 2011 started with Rebecca Black’s “Friday,” and continued with the Friday trend with this Katy Perry hit. It’s even more fun getting let out of school on a Friday knowing you could dance to this with your friends that night.


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BY MADELEINE BROWN ON 12/24/2011 12:00:00 AM

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Yay!!Hot Chelle Rae !! I love them

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by HotChelleRaeluver on 2/2/2012 8:41:16 AM

 
 

do you actually like these songs or did you randomly pick from whats popular? :/

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by animeninja42 on 1/27/2012 7:00:36 PM

 
 

I can't believe that they used the explicit version of super bass! They better warn someone...

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by threeb3 on 1/15/2012 11:10:13 AM

 
 

i love rolling in the deep by Adele!

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by iloveballet&singing on 1/1/2012 7:18:20 PM

 
 

Hahaha try stopping Stereo Hearts at 1:21

hahahahahahahahaha
good choices GL

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by buzzingbee on 12/30/2011 10:33:45 PM

 
 

i love If I die young!!!

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by coldplay12 on 12/30/2011 6:52:03 PM

 
 

Oh... and Super Bass! I know all of the lyrics, lol. Smile

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by cupcakesrkewl123 on 12/29/2011 11:11:33 PM

 
 

Why are you guys hating all of these songs? If you have nothing nice to say, don't say it!!! I love all of these songs! <3 Especially Moves Like Jagger (my fav song ever!!!), Tonight Tonight, If I die Young, Rolling in the Deep, Stereo Hearts!!!

You guys should have added:
It Girl, Someone Like You, Pumped Up Kicks, and Set Fire to the Rain!!!! Smile

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by cupcakesrkewl123 on 12/29/2011 11:11:08 PM

 
 

Hey Girlies! Love to write songs? Then join my club 'Sassy Songwriters'! It's a great club for songwriters to hang out and share their ideas! Also come to get advice, feedback on Ur songs, and just to have a good time with other songwriters! I would love to see U there!(:
XoXo<3
Madi(: (Prez of 'Sassy Songwriters')

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by *MusicGirl16* on 12/29/2011 10:52:22 PM

 
 

You should so add some Call me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen!!! The Music video is so funny!!!

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by clairebear694 on 12/29/2011 2:42:17 PM

 
 

seriously? JB? love you like a love song is terrible!!!! We need some Taylor Swift!!!!!!! Ours? Mean? Sparks Fly? SWIFTIE 4 LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by mngirl19 on 12/29/2011 11:30:43 AM

 
 

I totally agree with @bubblegum270600! Also, I can't stand ANY of JB's songs. In fact, as a way to raise money for the cheer fund at school, the principal played "Baby" non-stop during passing time until we raised the amount. And I'm not kidding. Non-stop, 9 times a day.

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by orange24601 on 12/27/2011 5:42:23 PM

 
 

hi i know this has nothing to do with this but if you need guy help or have good advice for other girls join my club boys and crushes 101 found under guys and dating

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by bubblegum270600 on 12/24/2011 11:59:51 PM

 
 

For once I knew all the songs on this list!~MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

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by MusicTaughtMeHowToLive on 12/24/2011 11:43:29 PM

 
 

I'm sorry, but 'moves like Jagger' is SUPER annoying and I can't stand it.

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by gingerpup on 12/24/2011 11:34:23 PM

 
 

selena gomez totally rox but kinda epicly failed when she wrote love you like a love song

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by bubblegum270600 on 12/24/2011 11:31:46 PM

 
 

I like Foster the People, Adele, and Lily Allen.
They are truly amazing artists and bands, they never get old!

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by gigglygal99 on 12/24/2011 10:44:26 PM

 
 

you are all a bunch of jb haters seriously stop the hate he has a heart :'(

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by girlslifeluver on 12/24/2011 8:48:54 PM

 
 

I LOVE all of those songs except Justin Beaver Smile If u love gym class heroes plz join my gym class heroes fan club

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by Princess Keziyah on 12/24/2011 8:13:46 PM

 
 

hahaha looks like justin beiber is about to be run over by a car.

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by christineah111 on 12/24/2011 6:51:51 PM

 
 

i like rap and hiphop not soft rock/ pop crappy stuff

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by gummgumm1998 on 12/24/2011 6:48:06 PM

 
 

im not a big fan of any of these, escpecially nicki manaj,or justin beiber. why do you guys never put up any rock like evanescence or nickelback?

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by cammybellpoptart on 12/24/2011 5:34:35 PM

 
 

The Decemberists and the Mountain Goats, two of my favorites put out new albums this year! From The King is Dead, I love "January Hymn". Lyrics so gorgeous they hurt. From All Eternals Deck, "Estate Sale Sign" is glorious and blazing, a return to classic tMG intensity.

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by peaches and raspberries on 12/24/2011 4:52:58 PM

 
 

Instead of these horribly mainstream songs- try these: 'changing' by the airborne toxic event. 'What are you waiting for?' by Foreign Slippers. 'Purple Haze' by Jimi Hendrix. 'Little Lion Man' by Mumford & Sons. '(Don't Fear) the Reaper' by the 'Blue Oyster Cult.' I mean, lets expand our musical knowledge from songs that weren't just Top 40.

Join my club, 'Orchestra Nerds and Band Geeks.' It's a loose an fun club where we talk about anything and everything but especially music Smile Go to my profile to join!! svds

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by svds on 12/24/2011 4:27:56 PM

 
 

luv the song Stereo Hearts...and Adam Levine..lol

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by fall1210 on 12/24/2011 4:27:41 PM

 
 

I hate nicki minaj . Super annoying! Wow. At least y'all picked Selena Gomez and other good stars!

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by Charlotte12sky4 on 12/24/2011 12:41:51 PM

 
 

I love stereo hearts ,love you like a love and who says!!!!

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by NancyDrew 1997 on 12/24/2011 12:29:01 PM

 
 

yeah i agree with yellowflipflop. i dont like how girlslife.com always talks about the popular songs but nothing else. there's so much better music out there than this....

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by biffo on 12/24/2011 12:23:19 PM

 
 

really? no taylor swift? and it might just be the fact that i've hear "love you like a love song" by selena gomez too much, but i think that "hit the lights" by selena gomez is a better song.

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by soccerlover99 on 12/24/2011 12:19:30 PM

 
 

I luhv Hot Chelle Rae and Gym Class Heros. They are awesome!

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by spunkygirl03 on 12/24/2011 12:10:17 PM

 
 

dont agree with nicki minagi or justin

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by PolkaDots1999 on 12/24/2011 12:06:22 PM

 
 

...this is just the most popular songs, not the best.

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by yellowflipflop on 12/24/2011 11:58:35 AM

 
 

I can't believe you posted Katy Perry! She is trashy and not at all age appropriate. This website is supposed to be "kid-friendly". Same with Nicki Minaj. I can't believe that these videos are on this site.

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by ellie22 on 12/24/2011 11:54:51 AM

 
 

Nicki Minaj noooooooooooooo... horrible... i don't want my daughter to see this

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by ellie22 on 12/24/2011 11:54:14 AM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD MOD MOD
My friends and I decided to do a secret santa between us. One of my guy friends (who is also my crush) got me, and he bought me these really cute earrings and made me card. Then, my frenemy came up to me and said, "he likes me. You know that, right?" I don't know if its true or not because she is a family friend of his and they have known each other since they were babies. He doesn't talk to my frenemy much. Is this because he actually likes her, or is she just jealous?

 

Hey girl,

 

The only way to know who a guy likes is to ask him, so if you're not sure if he likes you (or her), just keep hanging out and playing it cool, and see what happens!

Meghan D.

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by cornpie21 on 12/24/2011 11:42:20 AM

 
 

my hearts a stereo it beats for you so listen close! love that song!

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by fearless;) on 12/24/2011 11:41:04 AM

 
 

Ugh NO NICKI MINAJ RUINED IT!!!!

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by surfersrock on 12/24/2011 11:40:01 AM

 
 

I love Stereo Heart!! It's sooo groovy, man! Also, I thought JB was a girl in disguise. Odd.

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by sissis1430 on 12/24/2011 11:35:49 AM

 
 

you are all haters who hate nicki.i understand dat u have different beliefs but u should keep it to urself

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by iloveart213 on 12/24/2011 11:35:36 AM

 
 

I can't believe you posted Katy Perry! She is trashy and not at all age appropriate. This website is supposed to be "kid-friendly". Same with Nicki Minaj. I can't believe that these videos are on this site.

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by ellie22 on 12/24/2011 11:35:24 AM

 
 

What about we found love by rihanna?

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by foodiejr99 on 12/24/2011 11:34:32 AM

 
 

No no no. No katy perry, absolutely no nicki minaj. I don't like moves like jagger or stereo hearts. Love you like a love song is wayyy too repetitive. Tonight, tonight is old. All the rest are good though. but Katy perry and nicki minaj pretty much ruined it. Yuck!

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by Icecreamluver on 12/24/2011 11:05:32 AM

 
 

I agree who says, mistletoe, rolling in the deep, if I die young, and yes skyscraper. But Katy perry ewwwww! Nicki minaj what a joke! I can't stand moves like jagger, or stereo hearts. Love you like a love song is REALLY repetitive, and tonight, tonight is old. (Sigh)

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by Icecreamluver on 12/24/2011 11:00:13 AM

 
 

Wow I agree with just about ALL of these songs! All of them and a bunch of others are amazing.

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by sweetooth on 12/24/2011 10:49:11 AM

 
 

Go super bass!

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by Girlygirl22werock on 12/24/2011 10:13:28 AM

 
 

I agree with every one of them but Justin Bieber. There was so much editing done to his voice it should be electronic! Thumbs down to him. I think a Taylor Swift song shoulda been up there instead!

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by marissa13_3 on 12/24/2011 10:00:05 AM

 
 

Love You Like A Love Song? Ew.

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by AlwaysDreamer on 12/24/2011 8:40:42 AM

 
 

NOOO WHAT ABOUT WITHOUT YOU???? THAT IS MY FAVORITE SONG!!!

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by legallyginger12345 on 12/24/2011 8:21:04 AM

 
 

I think ours should be on this list. I never heard "if we die young", ever.

Please visit my Advice Queen page! I really like to give advice to peeps Smile just post a question and i will answer it on your profile as soon as i see it.

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by basketballcutie11 on 12/24/2011 7:51:16 AM

 
 

i TOTALLY agree with pepsi262!! Laughing

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by Kalulah on 12/24/2011 7:47:18 AM

 
 

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join the club seniors 2016! its all current 8th graders and we talk about everything. check us out!

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by taylorswift98 on 12/24/2011 12:59:35 AM

 
 

Replace Mistletoe with Ours and you've got yourself a list.

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by pepsi262 on 12/24/2011 12:46:09 AM

 
 

These are all good choices! Luv all of these songs! But no Taylor Swift?

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by prettyhaley8 on 12/24/2011 12:39:16 AM

 
 

i love (nearly) all these songs XD

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by BlackDragon on 12/24/2011 12:26:46 AM

 
 

I love Selena Gomez's song 'Love You Like A Love Song' and Katy Perry's 'Last Friday Night'!! Me and the rest of the cheerleaders on my squad made a fun parody of TGIF describing what we do on fridays cheering at home football games! Smile

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by 17cheergirl! on 12/24/2011 12:08:41 AM

 
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