What is the best Billy Idol song of all time?

By YPB Team

From arena anthems to moody ballads, his catalog spans the full swagger-to-sensitivity spectrum. Cast your vote!

  1. White Wedding — ranked #11
    White Wedding
    Billy Idol's 1982 signature anthem featuring a menacing guitar riff and iconic 'Hey little sister' hook that became a defining new wave classic.
  2. Rebel Yell — ranked #22
    Rebel Yell
    A fist-pumping 1983 arena rock anthem with a raw, passionate vocal delivery that propelled Billy Idol to international superstardom.
  3. Dancing with Myself — ranked #33
    Dancing with Myself
    Originally recorded with his band Generation X, Idol's 1981 solo re-recording became his debut anthem celebrating solitary self-expression.
  4. Mony Mony — ranked #44
    Mony Mony
    His electrifying live cover of the Tommy James & the Shondells classic, released in 1981, became a staple of his concerts and topped charts worldwide.
  5. Cradle of Love — ranked #55
    Cradle of Love
    His 1990 comeback single from the Adventures of Ford Fairlane soundtrack — a doo-wop-infused rocker that reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
  6. Flesh for Fantasy — ranked #66
    Flesh for Fantasy
    A 1984 track from the Rebel Yell album fusing new wave and rock, with a pulsating rhythm that made it a radio and MTV staple.
  7. Hot in the City — ranked #77
    Hot in the City
    Idol's energetic 1982 debut solo single that introduced his trademark leather-and-swagger persona to American audiences.
  8. Sweet Sixteen — ranked #88
    Sweet Sixteen
    A 1987 tender ballad written about his son Willem — a surprising change of pace that showed off his romantic, emotional side.
  9. To Be a Lover — ranked #99
    To Be a Lover
    A 1986 passionate rock track that climbed to number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, blending his signature swagger with a romantic sensibility.
  10. Shock to the System — ranked #1010
    Shock to the System
    A hard-edged 1993 industrial rock track from his experimental Cyberpunk album, reflecting industrial and electronic influences.
  11. Bitter Pill — ranked #1111
    Bitter Pill
    A mature 2014 power ballad from his comeback album Kings & Queens of the Underground, praised for its raw, heartfelt storytelling.

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