Katy Perry’s career is a ‘Teenage Dream’ for pretty much everyone on the planet. She has oitained nine #1 singles (each as the lead artist), three platinum selling albums, nearly 100 million records sold worldwide, 10 videos that have each been viewed over 100 million times, four Video Music Awards and a plethora of Grammy nominations (including one for Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Album of The Year), although she never won the trophy.
Only six years into her career, Perry has put out numerous songs that are recognized as the most successful songs-not only of her career, but of all time. Perry spawned three hit singles with official debut album, One of the Boys. The edgy debut saw the birth a few not-so-innocent singles such as “I Kissed A Girl” and “Waking Up in Vegas.” Her groundbreaking Teenage Dream album shattered numerous records as even matched a record set by the great Michael Jackson. Prism is her latest album and spawned the hit singles “Roar” and “Dark Horse”, which are already some of her biggest hits.
What is Katy Perry’s biggest hit of her career? What is her second biggest? Third?? Fourth?? Continue with the countdown and find out what are the songs that are guaranteed to make it on her greatest hits album.
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10. ”Wide Awake”
Kicking off the countdown at the No.10 spot is “Wide Awake” from her Teenage Dream re-release. Promoted with a dazzling Billboard Music Awards performance and a “end of an era” themed video, “Wide Awake” became a sizable hit for Perry.
Chart Positon: #2
Video Views: 275 Million
Digital Downloads : 3 Million
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9. “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F)”
Thanks to a Missy Elliot-assisted remix and a humorous video the song reached number one. It was the last number one single from the standard version of Teenage Dream. It might also be a contender to be one of the poppiest No. 1 single ever.
Chart Positon: #1 for two weeks
Video Views: 365 Million
Digital Downloads : 3.5 Million
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8. ”Teenage Dream”
The title track to Perry’s biggest album is also one of her biggest song. The song not only performed well commercially, but also was critically acclaimed by critics. I became her third No.1 single her second consecutive one.
Chart Positon: #1 for two weeks
Video Views: 144 Million
Digital Downloads : 4.5 Million
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7. ”I Kissed a Girl”
It’s the song that started it all. It is also one of the biggest songs for a debut artist ever. The song is Katy Perry’s longest running number one single. It’s one of Perry’s more edgy songs and shaped her up to look like she would be a one hit wonder. But then…..
Chart Positon: #1 for seven weeks
Video Views: 55 Million
Digital Downloads : 4.5 Million
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6. “Hot and Cold”
……“Hot and Cold” was released and became another smash hit for Perry. Although the song failed to reach number one, it is Perry longest charting single and became her first five million seller.
Chart Positon: #3
Video Views: 175 Million
Digital Downloads : 5.5 Million
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5. ”Roar”
The first song from her Prism album was one her biggest hits. It’s here most viewed music video and earned her a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year. Some people wondered how could Perry’s Prism compare with Teenage Dream; “Roar” proved That Katy still had it and that she may always have it.
Chart Positon: #1 for two weeks
Video Views: 580 Million
Digital Downloads : 5.4 Million
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4. “Dark Horse” featuring Juicy J
Going down a more urban route, Perry enlisted rapper Juicy J for a darker sound. “Dark Horse” became one of Perry’s biggest crossover hits. In addition to topping the Hot 100, she also managed to reach No. 12 on the R&b/Hip-Hop Charts. Yes, Katy Perry on the R&b/Hip-Hop Charts. The song also serves as Katy Perry’s longest stay in the top ten of the Hot 100 with 22 consecutive weeks.
Chart Positon: #1 for four weeks
Video Views: 470 Million
Digital Downloads : 5 Million
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3. “California Gurls” featuring Snoop Dogg
After “California Gurls” was released it instantly became a smash hit. It debuted at #2 on the Hot 100 and later peaked at #1 for a staggering six weeks. Billboard named it the song of the summer of ’10 and later named it the top summer song of all-time. Snoop Dogg is featured on the song and gave an even more hip twist.
Chart Positon: #1 for six weeks
Video Views: 121 Million
Digital Downloads : 5.6 Million
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2. “E.T” featuring Kanye West”
Kanye West helped take the song to the top spot in 2011 and even performed with her on American Idol. The video was an instant smash with its alien theme and the song was a big seller for the entire year of 2011. It dominated radio, Itunes, YouTube, and every other major outlet.
Chart Positon: #1 for five weeks
Video Views: 287 Million
Digital Downloads : 5.7 Million
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1. “Firework”
“Do you ever feel, like a plastic bag…………..” It’s not only her biggest single; it’s one of the biggest songs ever. Almost seven million downloads over 450 million views and owned the hot 100 for four weeks. No matter what songs Perry releases, this will always be her signature song.
Chart Positon: #1 for four weeks
Video Views: 463 Million
Digital Downloads : 6.7 Million