Top 100 Songs of 2001

Below is a list from Billboard magazine’s Top ear-End Hot 100 songs for 2001. Chart © by Billboard, a part of MRC Media and Info, a division of MRC. All Rights Reserved. Learn more about Billboard here.

Top 100 Songs of 2001

1

Fallin’ – Alicia Keys

2

All for You – Janet Jackson

3

I’m Real – Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule

4

Drops of Jupiter – Train

5

Hanging By a Moment – Lifehouse

6

Thank You – Dido

7

Again – Lenny Kravitz

8

If You’re Gone – Matchbox Twenty

9

Let Me Blow Ya Mind – Eve featuring Gwen Stefani

10

Independent Women, Pt. I – Destiny’s Child

11

It’s Been Awhile – Staind

12

Stutter – Joe featuring Mystikal

13

It Wasn’t Me – Shaggy featuring Ricardo “Rikrok” Ducent

14

Hit ‘Em Up Style (Oops!) – Blu Cantrell

15

U Remind Me – Usher

16

Follow Me – Uncle Kracker

17

Angel – Shaggy featuring Rayvon

18

Where the Party At – Jagged Edge featuring Nelly

19

Ride Wit Me – Nelly featuring City Spud

20

Peaches and Cream – 112

21

Drive – Incubus

22

Survivor – Destiny’s Child

23

Ms. Jackson – Outkast

24

Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya & Pink

25

Love Don’t Cost a Thing – Jennifer Lopez

26

The Way You Love Me – Faith Hill

27

He Loves You Not – Dream

28

Butterfly – Crazy Town

29

Family Affair – Mary J. Blige

30

Put It on Me – Ja Rule featuring Lil’ Mo and Vita

31

I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack

32

Southside – Moby with Gwen Stefani

33

Fill Me In – Craig David

34

Crazy – K-Ci & JoJo

35

Someone to Call My Lover – Janet Jackson

36

Get Ur Freak On – Missy Elliott

37

With Arms Wide Open – Creed

38

Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do) – Mya

39

All or Nothing – O-Town [Amazon MP3]

40

Bootylicious – Destiny’s Child

41

I’m Like a Bird – Nelly Furtado

42

Kryptonite – 3 Doors Down

43

When It’s Over – Sugar Ray

44

Jaded – Aerosmith

45

Fiesta – R. Kelly featuring Jay-Z

46

Missing You – Case

47

Differences – Ginuwine

More 53 Top Songs of 2001

48. 48. What Would You Do? – City High
    49. Don’t Tell Me – Madonna
    50.  This I Promise You – ‘N Sync
    51.  Izzo (H.O.V.A.) – The Blueprint – Jay-Z
    52. Superwoman Pt. 2 – Lil’ Mo featuring Fabolous
    53.  Crazy for This Girl – Evan & Jaron
    54.  Nobody Wants to Be Lonely – Ricky Martin & Christina Aguilera
    55.  I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me) – Jay-Z
    56.  One Minute Man – Missy Elliott
    57.  Danger (Been So Long) – Mystikal featuring Nivea
    58.  Only Time – Enya
    59.  I Do!! – Toya
    60.  Never Had a Dream Come True – S Club 7
    61.  Stranger In My House – Tamia
    62.  Irresistible – Jessica Simpson
    63.  Heard It All Before – Sunshine Anderson
    64.  The Space Between – Dave Matthews Band
    65.  There You’ll Be – Faith Hill
    66.  Love – Musiq Soulchild
    67.  It’s Over Now – 112 [Amazon MP3]
    68.  No More (Baby I’ma Do Right) – 3LW
    69.  Turn Off the Light – Nelly Furtado
    70.  Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You – Brooks & Dunn
    71.  Play – Jennifer Lopez
    72.  I’m Already There – Lonestar
    73.  My Baby – Lil’ Romeo
    74.  Beautiful Day – U2
    75.  Austin – Blake Shelton
    76.  Southern Hospitality – Ludacris & Pharrell
    77.  Grown Men Don’t Cry – Tim McGraw
    78.  Livin’ It Up – Ja Rule featuring Case
    79.  Loverboy – Mariah Carey featuring Cameo
    80.  Contagious – The Isley Brothers
    81.  Who I Am – Jessica Andrews
    82.  Music – Erick Sermon featuring Marvin Gaye
    83.  I Wanna Be Bad – Willa Ford
    84.  Don’t Happen Twice – Kenny Chesney
    85.  One More Day – Diamond Rio
    86.  I Wish – R. Kelly
    87.  It’s a Great Day to Be Alive – Travis Tritt
    88.  I’m a Thug – Trick Daddy
    89.  Here’s to the Night – Eve 6
    90.  You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like This – Toby Keith
    91.  Get Over Yourself – Eden’s Crush
    92.  Dance With Me – Debelah Morgan
    93.  So Fresh, So Clean – Outkast
    94.  E.I. – Country Grammar – Nelly
    95.  Be Like That – 3 Doors Down
    96.  Most Girls – Pink
    97.  Oochie Wally – QB Finest featuring Nas & The Bravehearts
    98.  Hero – Enrique Iglesias
    99.  Hemorrhage (In My Hands) – Fuel
    100.  Prove Your Love – Taylor Dayne

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Top 100 Songs of 2001 – Final Thoughts

The top songs of 2001 captured the essence of the early 2000s music scene, representing a diverse range of genres and artists. This year saw the rise of pop sensations like Britney Spears with her hit “I’m a Slave 4 U,” and Destiny’s Child with their empowering anthem “Survivor.” The rap and hip-hop genre made a strong presence with songs like Missy Elliott’s “Get Ur Freak On” and Jay-Z’s “Izzo (H.O.V.A).”

Rock fans enjoyed memorable tracks such as Linkin Park’s “In the End” and Nickelback’s “How You Remind Me.” Additionally, Alicia Keys’ soulful ballad “Fallin'” showcased her incredible vocal talent. The top songs of 2001 undoubtedly marked a significant era in music history.