2005 Singles I am a big fan of "pop" music, and every year, I compile a CD of all my favourite pop singles. →[More:]My definition of "pop" is this - it has to have been played on mainstream radio or television in a somewhat heavy rotation. That is - think Gwen Stefani not New Pornographers. Any genre is ok, but the song must be reasonably good, or at least interesting.

Here is my problem - I am having a hard time this year finding anything worthwhile that was released in 2005, so I come here for help.

What have been your favourite pop songs this year? There is no shame in loving pop music, so don't be shy.

Here are a few of mine to break the ice.

Natasha Bedingfield - These Words (though the verses are terrible, but that CHORUS!!)

Kelly Clarkson - Since U Been Gone (obviously)

The Bravery - An Honest Mistake (the closest Morrissey came to the mainstream this year)

Killers - All These Things That I've Done

Nine Inch Nails - Only (I love that this is getting lots of airplay)

Coldplay - Fix You (first half is dreck, the second have is frickin' amazing)

Beck - Girl (the song of the summer)

Gorillaz - Feel Good Inc.

Fall Out Boy - Sugar, We're Goin' Down (killer hook)

Man I Used to Be - K-Os (got tons of play here in Canada, amazing song)