| 100% | WHATSGOINGON | 12 | 1971 song of protest by Marvin Gaye that later became an anthem of change: 3 wds. |
| 51% | STRANGEFRUIT | 12 | Poem of protest written by Abel Meeropol and sung by Billie in 1939 that later became an anthem of change: 2 wds. |
| 49% | BIGYELLOWTAXI | 13 | 1970 song by Joni Mitchell that became an anthem of environmental conservation: 3 wds. |
| 49% | WIND | 4 | "Blowin' in the ___," 1962 song by Bob Dylan which later became an anthem of change |
| 36% | TAKEITEASY | 10 | Song co-written by Jackson Browne which was Eagles' first single that became one of their signature songs: 3 wds. |
| 34% | GOTTOGIVEITUP | 13 | Song by Marvin Gaye that was #20 on Billboard's year-end Hot 100 for 1977: 5 wds. |
| 32% | MAYBEIMAMAZED | 13 | 1970 song by 19-Across that became a Top 10 hit seven years later for Wings (3 wds.) |
| 31% | WHATSGOINGON | 12 | Marvin Gaye song that asks a question (3 wds.) |
| 31% | MIDNIGHTRIDER | 13 | 1971 song co-written by the late Gregg Allman that begins, "Well, I've got to run to keep from hidin'" (2 wds.) |
| 31% | INTOTHEUNKNOWN | 14 | "Frozen II" song that was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song of 2019: 3 wds. |
| 30% | LETSGETITON | 11 | Marvin Gaye song that was in the Top 10 on the "Billboard" Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1973 (4 wds.) |
| 30% | CRAZYFORYOU | 11 | 1985 pop song by Madonna that is a part of the soundtrack to the film "Vision Quest": 3 wds. |
| 30% | OPENYOURHEART | 13 | 1986 dance-pop song by Madonna that is a part of her third studio album "True Blue": 3 wds. |
| 30% | MRMOJORISIN | 11 | Phrase used in the song "L.A. Woman," by Jim Morrison which is an anagram of his name: 3 wds. |
| 29% | MISTYMOUNTAIN | 13 | "___ Hop" 1971 song by the rock band Led Zeppelin that which was a part of their untitled fourth album: 2 wds. |
| 29% | LIKEAPRAYER | 11 | 1989 pop rock song by Madonna that is a part of her fourth studio album of the same name: 3 wds. |
| 29% | TWODOORSDOWN | 12 | 1978 song that was turned into an episode of 13-/27-Across about a conservative family with a gay son: 3 wds. |
| 29% | ONETINSOLDIER | 13 | 1971 antiwar song by Coven: 3 wds. |
| 29% | SINGLELADIES | 12 | "___ (Put a Ring on It)," a song by Beyonce that has become one of the best-selling singles of all time: 2 wds. |
| 29% | BORNTORUN | 9 | Bruce Springsteen's autobiography that was named after an iconic album and song of his, and was released in September 2016: 3 wds. |
| 29% | THEBIGAPPLE | 11 | Nickname for New York City that was first popularized by John Fitz Gerald and was a part of an ad campaign: 3 wds. |
| 28% | CASTLESMADEOF | 13 | "___ Sand," a song by Jimi Hendrix that is about the temporary nature of existence and how nothing can be taken for granted: 3 wds. |
| 28% | WHATSGOINGON | 12 | 1971 Marvin Gaye hit about police brutality: 3 wds. |
| 28% | MERCYMERCYME | 12 | 1971 Marvin Gaye hit about the environment: 3 wds. |
| 28% | TOOMUCHHEAVEN | 13 | Song that was the first of three #1 singles by 42-Across in 1979 (3 wds.) |
| 28% | THEBRAVEONE | 11 | 2007 psychological thriller directed by Neil Jordan that follows the story of a radio host who becomes a vigilante after a tragic incident: 3 wds. |
| 28% | OBIE | 4 | Award that becomes an instrument by changing an I to an O |
| 28% | INNERCITYBLUES | 14 | 1971 Marvin Gaye hit about bad urban conditions: 3 wds. |
| 28% | ABOUTDAMNTIME | 13 | Song by Lizzo that was honored with the People's Choice Award for The Song of 2022 (3 wds.) |
| 28% | BEFOREANDAFTER | 14 | 2023 studio album by Neil Young that features acoustic re-recordings of some of his classic songs (3 wds.) |