Design of a (Half) Decade

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FSVO "Define" (it certainly doesn't mean 'best') - and a lot of the early ones are obviously wild guesses!

1910-1914: "It's A Long Way To Tipperary"
1915-1919: "I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles"
1920-1924: "Rhapsody In Blue"
1925-1929: "Makin' Whoopee"
1930-1934: "Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?"
1935-1939: "Over The Rainbow"
1940-1944: "In The Mood"
1945-1949: ?????? (honestly, I have NO idea)
1950-1954: "How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?"
1955-1959: "Jailhouse Rock"
1960-1964: "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?"
1965-1969: "A Day In The Life"
1970-1974: "Mouldy Old Dough" (UK only!)
1975-1979: "Stayin' Alive"
1980-1984: "Rio"
1985-1989: "Kiss"
1990-1994: "Smells Like Teen Spirit"
1995-1999: "The Macarena"
2000-2004: "Independent Women Pt 1"
2005-2009: "Don't Cha"

(Not at all persuaded on this last)