22. “Thriller” – Michael Jackson
Yes, the song itself was fantastic. But here we aren’t able to look past the music video in terms of Michael Jackson’s legacy. Its release was an event in itself, with Jackson transforming into a werewolf and leading a dance troupe of zombies. This groundbreaking video played a major role in popularizing the use of music videos as an art form and a marketing tool, significantly boosting the sales of the already successful Thriller album. The album itself shattered records, becoming the best-selling album of all time (a title it still holds) with sales exceeding 66 million copies worldwide.