There is a formula for this but still, let the debating and discussions begin!
USA Today released the list of "The 100 Absolute Best Songs In History" and there is music from every genre on it, with "Kung Fu Fighting", "Africa", "Pumped Up Kicks", "Eye Of The Tiger" and a bunch of songs from a band out of Liverpool, England, calledThe Beatles.
As for how this list came together, USA Today said: "24/7 Wall Street has determined the 100 absolute best songs of all time by creating an index based on sales from the Recording Industry Association of America, Billboard performance, number of cover versions and recognition among music fans."
Here's the link to the full list of "The 100 Absolute Best Songs In History".