Our No. 1 songs: 2011
Our No. 1 songs: 2011  
Podcast: All Songs Considered
Published On: Mon Sep 29 2025
Description: We "wake the hell up" to pop music, Adele plays the Tiny Desk, a certain Australian artist drops the year's most infectious song, and more.Note: This is a recurring feature in celebration of the show's 25th anniversary. A shorter version of this episode ran earlier in the year.Tell us what you think: allsongs@npr.orgShare this show with a friend and leave us a review on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy