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Our Top 10 Kesha Songs list looks back at the songs of one of the most successful musical artists of the decade of the 2010s. Born under the name Kesha Rose Sebert, this brilliant artist broke into the music scene in 2009 as a co vocalist on the Flo Rida track “Right Round.” For a while she spelled her name Ke$ha. She would soon sign a record deal and release a stunning debut album entitled Animal that became a worldwide hit with songs such as “Tik Tok,” blowing up the charts at number one. Her vocal style was unique in which sh rode the lines between sarcasm and party time anthems. She stood out among the other hit female singers at the time such as Britney Spears and Rihanna.
Our Top 10 Kesha songs list present the songs of an artist who has celebrated ten top 10 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100. She may have well had more by now if it weren’t for the lawsuits between her and her ex music producer Dr. Luke. Nonetheless, this is an article that celebrates the music of the very talented and gorgeous Kesha.
# 10 – Raising Hell
We open up our top 10 Kesha songs list with the rip-roaring song entitled “Raising Hell.” This brilliant spoof on evangelism was released on the album entitled High Road. It was the first single released from the album High Road. The song also featured rap artist Big Freedia. The album was released in 2019. The song was not a hit. but it sure is fun to listen too. It’s just a great way to open up our Kesha songs list.
# 9 – Blow
Continuing with our top 10 Kesha songs list we take a listen to the great electronic dance beat song entitled “Blow.” The song was released on the album entitled Cannibal. The album was released in 2010. It was the second single released from the album. The ravishing song was a top 10 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number seven. The song was also a top 10 hit on the Australian Music Charts peaking at number ten. It’s surprising that Kesha has not done a lot of acting because she is so good in her videos.
# 8 -Blah Blah Blah
In the number eight spot on our top 10 Kesha songs list we present the energetic song entitled “Blah Blah Blah” The rhythmic song was released on the album entitled Animal. The album was released in 2009. It was the second single released from the album and served as the follow up to her monster hit “Tik Tok.” It’s the second song in a row where she mentions Jack Daniels. The song was a hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number six. The song also was a hit on the Australian Music Charts reaching all the way up to number three.. In the United Kingdom the song hit number eleven.
# 7 – Praying
In the number seven position on our top 10 Kesha songs list is the soulful slow ballad entitled”Praying.” This was a departure from all of her previous raving and uplifting songs. We just love the gospel feel on this one and the simplicity of the arrangement of just Kesha sitting at a piano singing so beautifully. Of course it builds up later in the song into a thunderous ending which is also so splendid. The song was released on the album entitled Rainbow. The album was released in 2017. It was the first single released from the album. The song hit number twenty two on the Billboard Hot 100.
# 6 – Right Round
Landing in the number six spot on our top 10 Kesha songs list we present the song Flo Rida song featuring Kesha entitled “Right Round.” While both Flo Rida and Kesha shared vocals on this tune, Kesha did such an amazing job on the track we wanted to include it on our top 10 Kesha songs list. This is such a gritty and furious track. The song’s chorus was based on the classic Dead Or Alive song. The song was released on the album entitled R.O.O.T.S. The album was released in 2009. The song was a hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number one. It’s amazing how many number one records Kesha was a part of.
# 5 – Timber
At the halfway point on our top 10 Kesha songs list is the high-spirited Pitbull produced track “Timber.” This one was just off the charts brilliant. The combination platter of Pitbull and Kesha together made for such a huge monumental hit song that everyone fell in love with. And the chart position very well proved it. The song was issued on the Pitbull album entitled Meltdown. The album was released in 2013. The song was a legendary hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number one. The song would also hit number one in the United Kingdom and well as hitting that sweet number one spot on the Australian Music Charts.
# 4 – Your Love Is My Drug
At the number four spot on our top 10 Kesha songs list we present the charming song “Your Love Is My Drug.” The song has such an extraordinary chorus. The savage song was released on the album entitled Animal. The album was released in 2009. It was the third single released from the album. The song was a hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number four. The song was also a big hit on the Australian Music Charts reaching up to the number three spot. The song “Your Love Is My Drug” was composed by Kesha Pebe Sebert, and Ammo.
# 3 – Die Young
Kesha was great at releasing songs that spoke as anthems for young teens and this was s one of them in the spirit of the Who’s “My Generation.” In the number three spot on our top 10 Kesha songs list we present the pulsating song entitled “Die Young.” The song was released on the album entitled Warrior. The album was released in 2012. It was the first single released from the album. The song was a hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number two. “Die Young,” was composed by Kesha, Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco, Cirkut, and Nate Ruess.
# 2 -We R Who We R
Just of the top spot on our top 10 Kesha songs list we celebrate the jubilant anthemic song “We R Who We R.” The song was released on the album entitled Cannibal. The album was released in 2010. It was the first single released from the album. The song was a massive hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number one. The song also was a number one hit in the United Kingdom and on the Australian Music Charts. The song was composed by Kesha, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco and Ammo.
# 1 – Tik Tok
We close out our top 10 Kesha songs list with the phenomenal and tripping song entitled “Tik Tok.” This was the song that turned Kesha into a monumental pop star. Songs do not get as addicting as this one. The lines “brush my teeth with a bottle of Jack,” and “boys blowing up our phones,” became iconic pop culture statements for a new generation of young music fans. This was groundbreaking music that inspired many more artists to come. The video for the song was just phenomenal.
The pulsating song was released on the album entitled Animal. The album was released in 2009. It was the first single released from the album. The song was a momentous hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number one. The song also was a number one hit record in the countries of Canada, Austria, Australia, Germany, New Zealand and Switzerland. In the United Kingdom the song was a the top 10 hit peaking at the number four position.
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![Rob De Luca of Spread Eagle, Sebastian Bach & UFO: 10 Albums That Changed My Life From humble East Coast origins to grandest stages worldwide, veteran bassist Rob De Luca has seen and done it all. De Luca first hit the local Boston rock and metal scene in the late 80s after meeting guitarist Paul DiBartolo, bonding over Van Halen before forming Bang. Regional success came quickly, but eventually, the members of Bang went their separate ways, with De Luca and drummer Tommi Gallo heading to NYC and hooking up with Ray West and, later, DiBartolo to form Spread Eagle. By 1990, Spread Eagle was on the fast track, with a contract through MCA Records and a self-titled debut album poised to crush skulls. But poor timing and MCA's sad indifference left Spead Eagle out in the cold despite being a hard-boiled answer to Guns N' Roses's West Coast sleaze. Spread Eagle's first chapter came to an end in '95. As for Rob De Luca, his nimble fingers and gift for melody and songwriting kept him moving forward. Soon, he found a gig with former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach and the legendary outfit UFO. And in 2010, after coupling up with Ray West and his cousin Rik De Luca, Spread Eagle retook flight. During a break from Spread Eagle's increasingly busy touring schedule, Rob De Luca dialed in with ClassicRockHistory.com to run through the ten albums that changed his life. But only after adding, "I made a playlist of these songs, including some I've written or co-written. Do you hear any of these albums' influence on me?" Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3LWJuhDrE8JmzhsmTeIDUq 10) Gentlemen by Afghan Whigs (1993) Here's an entry that was so important to me. This may be the darkest break-up album of all time. Greg Dulli has been in many projects, but I feel Gentlemen is his zenith. Somewhat undefinable at times but always profound and honest. Listen to "Gentlemen," "Fountain and Fairfax," and "What Jail Is Like." 9) In on the Kill Taker by Fugazi (1993) By this time, I had been sucked in and spit out by the major-label record industry. Glam came and went; grunge was history, too. I was searching for new sounds. When I heard Fugazi's twin guitar approach, I knew this was what was missing. Fugazi may be considered a less polished sound than the albums above; however, once you "get it," it hits you like a ton of bricks, and there's no going back. From the moment I heard Fugazi, I went to every NYC show after. It's easily some of the best concerts of my life, and possibly my favorite bassist in Joe Lally. And their DIY ethics refused to charge us more than $5 a show! In on the Kill Taker is a powerful album demonstrated in songs such as "Smallpox Champion," "Great Cop," and "Public Witness Program." 8) Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses (1987) I discovered many of these albums (sometimes long) after they were released. However, I was at the right place at the right time for this one. Steve Ostromogilsky had a Berklee College of Music lunch card and used to sneak out sandwiches for me. One day, he invited me to hang out at his place and listen to music. As we got off the train, he put Sony Walkman headphones on my ears and said, "Hey, check out this brand-new group." A song like "It's So Easy" was so different from the popular Sunset Strip sound at that time. Me and about 499 other informed rockers were lucky enough to see them on their first East Coast tour at the sold-out Paradise on Commonwealth Avenue, Boston (the same street Aerosmith started on). I saw Gn'R every tour after until I took a break when Buckethead joined. Gn'R is the band I've been lucky enough to see the most times live, almost 100! Everyone on this album is just stellar. Axl [Rose] had the tones, power, melodic sensibilities, and foresight to do what no other singer did then. Slash's playing was beyond memorable. Duff [McKagan] is one of the most underrated bassists in rock history, and learning his Appetite basslines is a masterclass. Steven [Adler] had the natural swing, and Izzy [Stradlin] was the secret weapon songwriter. Everything that's been heralded about this gem is deserved and true. Check out "It's So Easy," "Out Ta Get Me," and "Mr. Brownstone.' 7) Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd (1975) Another contender for my favorite album and band of all time. Using The Beatles machine (same recording studio, engineer, record label), Pink Floyd made what I feel is their strongest, most cohesive album (my second favorite of theirs would be Animals). This list mainly consists of bands with an instantly recognizable sound. Floyd is certainly no exception to that! This album included a solid handful of undeniable rock radio classics, bookended by two halves of the mind-blowing song "Shine on You Crazy Diamond.' That song was written about former band member and founder Syd Barrett. It would be hard to live in a world without this album. Check out "Welcome to The Machine," "Shine on You Crazy Diamond (parts 6-9),' or even better yet, listen to the whole thing in one sitting! 6) Decade by Neil Young (1977) About this time, I started playing guitar. As a beginner, it was comfortable jamming to this album because the chord changes were simple—a great "first ten years" retrospective of Neil's stunning, unique songwriting. Neil is a treasure who always writes from the heart and stands up for what's right. Check out "Southern Man," "A Man Needs a Maid," "Down by The River," and "After the Goldrush." 5) Highway to Hell by AC/DC (1979) When I heard this album, I was firmly "me." My life would be 100% focused on hard rock music forever. AC/DC are like air; they're ubiquitous. Everyone knows them and their incredible songs. However, as a young teen in Wilmington, Delaware, I only had WMMR 93.3 FM Philadelphia and a few friends to inform me about the world of Rock outside my bedroom. AC/DC had not gone mainstream, and their albums were available primarily in the USA as imports. To put things more in perspective, I only knew two people in the world who had heard of AC/DC. A friend had an import that we played in Steve Buckley's basement, which sounded ripping. When Highway to Hell was released, WMMR started spinning the title track, and I immediately bought the album, listening to it every single day after school. Then WMMR announced AC/DC was coming to the Spectrum in Philly, supporting Ted Nugent! I liked Ted but loved AC/DC, so my good friend Mick Cummins and I bought tickets, and he drove us up to the Spectrum (where we saw most of our concerts). Bon Scott was in fine form, and the band went over great. Although the crowd knew Ted better, Angus [Young] wouldn't let anyone upstage him. I'll never forget it! Unfortunately, Bon would be gone in 6 months. Check out "Walk All Over You," "Touch Too Much," "Shot Down in Flames," and "If You Want Blood (You Got It)." 4) Toys in the Attic by Aerosmith (1975) By the time I heard this, I was now in my teens. I had a childhood friend up the street, Jim Linberg (we're still good buddies). His older sister had a great album collection, including Toys in The Attic. Once I heard that groove, my taste changed. I lost interest in rock music that didn't have some sort of "swing" feel to it. I think Rocks is a slightly better Aerosmith album (and possibly my favorite album of all time), but both are perfect or very close. Check out "Uncle Salty," "Adam's Apple," "No More No More," "Round and Round," and "You See Me Crying." 3) Alive! by Kiss (1975) When I was still a little kid, I asked for Cheech and Chong's Up in Smoke album for Christmas. The entire family came over for an enormous feast, and I dropped the needle. When my mother heard the content, she turned off the album and said I had to exchange it. My mom was cool, but I was young and knew much more about life than she suspected. Anyway, the next day, she drove me back to the store. In the music section, promoted on an "endcap" was a Kiss Alive! display. I had never heard of Kiss, but that cover picture told me I had to have it! My first foray into hard rock. Check out “Strutter.” I went through my Kiss phase very quickly, I believe in a matter of months because I discovered the previous entry, Aerosmith's Toys in the Attic. 2) Honky Chateau by Elton John (1972) When I was a wee lad, my parents bought a used Volkswagen camper van from my uncle Ozzie. My favorite Elton John album is Yellow Brick Road, but Honky Chateau is great and easily one of his best. It sent me down a lifelong rabbit hole of loving everything about the 1970s partnership between Elton and lyricist Bernie Taupin. The simple beauty of voice, the master songwriting, the perfect backing band, the clear, unobtrusive recordings, and always Bernie's incredible lyrics. The day this album was released, Elton became an unstoppable force that conquered the music industry. Check out "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" and "Rocket Man." 1) Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles (1967) Another tape that was included in the VW Camper. The van had a bunch of music tapes, and one was Sgt Pepper. I was too young to understand the sophistication of the music, but that was one of the many skills of The Beatles. They attracted listeners at every level, even little kids. I still feel that immediate connection to Sgt Pepper; now, I hear so much more. It's an album that changed the world and the world of music. Check out "Lucy in The Sky with Diamonds," "A Day In The Life," and "Fixing a Hole."](http://www.classicrockhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Shutterstock_1815495569-1-300x200.jpg)
