The best and worst songs that have been certified diamond

• There are over 150 songs that have been certified diamond by the RIAA.
• The list includes a wide range of quality, from “Bohemian Rhapsody” to “Baby Shark”.
• Below are our picks for best and worst (each batch is listed in chronological order of certification).

Diamond is the highest award given by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), reserved for songs that have gone 10 times platinum in the US. By definition, a song must have tremendous commercial appeal to be eligible, but not all hits are created equal.

The current list, which includes more than 150 songs, shows a wide range of quality. Business Insider’s senior music reporter selected the 11 best and 11 worst, with each batch listed below in chronological order of certification.