Biggest Songs of the 2000s (CSPC)

Biggest CSPC Songs of the 2000s

After studying the biggest songs of the current decade, let’s continue our travel through the past with the biggest songs of the 2000s! At first glance, the biggest artists were Britney Spears and Beyoncé for female artists, Eminem for male singers, Coldplay and Linkin Park for bands. Does one of these artists top the list of the biggest songs of the 2000s? Are there surprises among the top 10? You will find the answer in this new Data Collector list!

The songs ranked here have been released from January 1, 2000 up to December 31, 2009. All figures are given in EAS (equivalent album sales). They include audio and video streams, downloads, ringtones but also a weighted share of the album they helped to sell.

Please keep in mind that some artists who released big hits this decade have not been studied so far, e.g. 50 Cent, EvanescenceNelly or Susan Boyle. All figures reflect the value as collected at the time of the artist’s respective articles (CSPC article or Streaming Masters). You can check the list of artists that have been tracked at this link.

A lot of lists like this one are available inside the Data Collector, so feel free to read them to gauge how your favorite artist charts on them.

Biggest Songs of the 2000s (CSPC)

1. 2002 – EminemLose Yourself [8 Mile]15,260,000
2. 2000 – U2Beautiful Day [All That You Can’t Leave Behind]14,770,000
3. 2000 – Britney SpearsOops!… I Did It Again [Oops!… I Did It Again]12,900,000
4. 2000 – Linkin ParkIn The End [Hybrid Theory]12,040,000
5. 2001 – NickelbackHow You Remind Me [Silver Side Up]11,080,000
6. 2000 – Bon JoviIt’s My Life [Crush]10,990,000
7. 2004 – James BluntYou’re Beautiful [Back to Bedlam]10,170,000
8. 2000 – EminemThe Real Slim Shady [The Marshall Mathers LP]9,960,000
9. 2001 – Alicia KeysFallin’ [Songs in A Minor]9,760,000
10. 2001 – ShakiraWhenever, Wherever / Suerte [Laundry Service]9,320,000
11. 2000 – EnyaOnly Time [A Day Without Rain]8,800,000
12. 2000 – NSYNCBye Bye Bye [No Strings Attached]8,760,000
13. 2003 РBeyonc̩ ft. Jay-ZCrazy in Love [Dangerously In Love]8,520,000
14. 2002 – Eminem ft. Nate Dogg‘Till I Collapse [The Eminem Show]8,400,000
15. 2000 – Eminem ft. DidoStan [The Marshall Mathers LP]8,100,000
16. 2005 – ColdplayFix You [X&Y]7,970,000
17. 2002 – ColdplayThe Scientist [A Rush Of Blood To The Head]7,890,000
18. 2003 – Britney SpearsToxic [In The Zone]7,880,000
19. 2004 – Usher ft. Lil Jon & LudacrisYeah! [Confessions]7,660,000
20. 2002 – Avril LavigneComplicated [Let Go]7,620,000
21. 2008 – ColdplayViva La Vida [Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends]7,620,000
22. 2000 – ColdplayYellow [Parachutes]7,480,000
23. 2005 – MadonnaHung Up [Confessions On A Dance Floor]7,470,000
24. 2003 – DidoWhite Flag [Life for Rent]7,400,000
25. 2005 – Shakira ft. Wyclef JeanHips Don’t Lie / Sera Sera [Oral Fixation, Vol. 2]7,370,000
26. 2003 – Alicia KeysIf I Ain’t Got You [The Diary of Alicia Keys]7,340,000
27. 2001 – Kylie MinogueCan’t Get You Out of My Head [Fever]7,300,000
28. 2003 – Linkin ParkNumb [Meteora]7,220,000
29. 2001 – Norah JonesCome Away with Me [Come Away with Me]7,150,000
30. 2001 – Enrique IglesiasHero [Escape]7,070,000
31. 2002 – Maroon 5She Will Be Loved [Songs About Jane]7,040,000
32. 2003 – Black Eyed Peas ft. Justin TimberlakeWhere Is the Love? [Elephunk]7,020,000
33. 2001 – Norah JonesDon’t Know Why [Come Away with Me]6,720,000
34. 2004 – Kelly ClarksonBecause of You [Breakaway]6,630,000
35. 2008 – Lady GagaPoker Face [The Fame / The Fame Monster]6,580,000
36. 2009 – Lady GagaBad Romance [The Fame / The Fame Monster]6,520,000
37. 2004 – EminemMockingbird [Encore]6,520,000
38. 2000 – MadonnaMusic [Music]6,470,000
39. 2009 – Black Eyed PeasI Gotta Feeling [The E.N.D.]6,410,000
40. 2000 – Backstreet BoysShape of My Heart [Black & Blue]6,160,000
41. 2002 – EminemWithout Me [The Eminem Show]6,090,000
42. 2004 – Norah JonesSunrise [Feels Like Home]5,900,000
43. 2005 – Carrie UnderwoodBefore He Cheats [Some Hearts]5,870,000
44. 2008 – BeyoncéHalo [I Am… Sasha Fierce]5,570,000
45. 2004 – Green DayBoulevard of Broken Dreams [American Idiot]5,510,000
46. 2006 – Justin Timberlake ft. TimbalandSexyBack [FutureSex/LoveSounds]5,450,000
47. 2001 – Destiny’s ChildSurvivor [Survivor]5,430,000
48. 2002 – Céline DionI’m Alive [A New Day Has Come]5,330,000
49. 2005 – Mariah CareyWe Belong Together [The Emancipation of Mimi]5,220,000
50. 2002 – ColdplayClocks [A Rush Of Blood To The Head]5,130,000
51. 2008 – Taylor SwiftLove Story [Fearless]5,050,000
52. 2007 – Alicia KeysNo One [As I Am]5,030,000
53. 2001 – Michael JacksonYou Rock My World [Invincible]5,020,000
54. 2002 – P!nkJust Like a Pill [Missundaztood]4,970,000
55. 2002 – Red Hot Chili PeppersCan’t Stop [By The Way]4,900,000
56. 2001 – P!nkGet the Party Started [Missundaztood]4,850,000
57. 2005 – Black Eyed PeasMy Humps [Monkey Business]4,850,000
58. 2004 – Jay-Z & Linkin ParkNumb / Encore [Collision Course]4,820,000
59. 2005 – Black Eyed PeasPump It [Monkey Business]4,820,000
60. 2002 – Avril LavigneSk8er Boi [Let Go]4,620,000
61. 2002 – Jennifer Lopez ft. Jadakiss & Styles PJenny from the Block [This Is Me… Then]4,580,000
62. 2002 – Justin TimberlakeCry Me a River [Justified]4,540,000
63. 2005 – Foo FightersBest of You [In Your Honor]4,460,000
64. 2001 – Gorillaz ft. Del the Funky HomosapiensClint Eastwood [Gorillaz]4,450,000
65. 2009 РLady Gaga ft. Beyonc̩Telephone [The Fame / The Fame Monster]4,450,000
66. 2008 – P!nkSo What [Funhouse]4,420,000
67. 2004 – Kelly ClarksonSince U Been Gone [Breakaway]4,400,000
68. 2005 – Gorillaz ft. De La SoulFeel Good Inc. [Demon Days]4,370,000
69. 2004 – U2Vertigo [How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb]4,360,000
70. 2002 – Christina AguileraBeautiful [Stripped]4,360,000
71. 2001 – Britney SpearsI’m A Slave 4 U [Britney]4,360,000
72. 2008 – AdeleMake You Feel My Love [19]4,360,000
73. 2005 – NickelbackRockstar [All the Right Reasons]4,350,000
74. 2006 – BeyoncéIrreplaceable [B’Day]4,320,000
75. 2007 – Rihanna ft. Jay-ZUmbrella [Good Girl Gone Bad]4,270,000
76. 2008 – Taylor SwiftYou Belong with Me [Fearless]4,270,000
77. 2004 – Green DayAmerican Idiot [American Idiot]4,230,000
78. 2009 – Black Eyed PeasBoom Boom Pow [The E.N.D.]4,220,000
79. 2005 – Michael BubléHome [It’s Time]4,180,000
80. 2008 – Lady Gaga ft. Colby O’DonisJust Dance [The Fame / The Fame Monster]4,160,000
81. 2004 – James BluntGoodbye My Lover [Back to Bedlam]4,160,000
82. 2001 – Jennifer LopezI’m Real [J.Lo]4,080,000
83. 2000 – Britney SpearsStronger [Oops!… I Did It Again]4,050,000
84. 2007 РMichael Bubl̩Everything [Call Me Irresponsible]4,030,000
85. 2007 – Mark Ronson ft. Amy WinehouseValerie [Back To Black]4,030,000
86. 2001 – Janet JacksonAll for You [All for You]3,990,000
87. 2002 – Maroon 5This Love [Songs About Jane]3,980,000
88. 2007 – Linkin ParkWhat I’ve Done [Minutes To Midnight]3,930,000
89. 2004 – Green DayWake Me Up When September Ends [American Idiot]3,890,000
90. 2009 – Michael BubléHaven’t Met You Yet [Crazy Love]3,890,000
91. 2007 – Avril LavigneGirlfriend [The Best Damn Thing]3,880,000
92. 2001 – UsherU Got It Bad [8701]3,880,000
93. 2000 – NSYNCThis I Promise You [No Strings Attached]3,770,000
94. 2000 – Britney SpearsLucky [Oops!… I Did It Again]3,760,000
95. 2005 – Michael BubléFeeling Good [It’s Time]3,720,000
96. 2000 – EminemThe Way I Am [The Marshall Mathers LP]3,710,000
97. 2004 – Green DayHoliday [American Idiot]3,710,000
98. 2000 – NSYNCIt’s Gonna Be Me [No Strings Attached]3,680,000
99. 2006 – Red Hot Chili PeppersSnow ((Hey Oh)) [Stadium Arcadium]3,600,000
100. 2008 – Madonna ft. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland4 Minutes [Hard Candy]3,590,000

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