Top 12 Phil Collins Songs, Pop Hit Machine
From his memorable work with Disney to his pop classics and emotive, sometimes-eerie hits, we unearth the stories behind English singer, songwriter, and drummer Phil Collins’ biggest tunes
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Top 10 Adele Songs, Pop Royalty
Few voices as unique and memorable as Adele’s have emanated from the air waves in the 21st century. Known for her confessionalist piano ballads and unapologetic anthems, she has amassed legions of fans over the years with her honest songwriting and wide-ranging tastes in musical production. From her sultry hits to her stripped down heartbreakers, here’s our pick of her best tracks
Virtual Brilliance – 13 Best Gorillaz Songs
Blending rap, electronica and funk with stunning hand-drawn characters, Gorillaz quickly rose from cult collaboration to global phenomenon. We’re taking a closer look at the world’s biggest virtual band
10 Best SZA Songs, Contemporary R&B Innovator
Chart-topping contemporary R&B musician SZA blends genres to create innovative and catchy hits. Considered one of the biggest names in popular music right now, we go through some of SZA’s best songs here
13 Best Hozier Songs, Folk-Pop Poet
Award-winning indie musician Hozier uses poetic lyrics and blues and folk stylings to create pop smash hits. We go through the Irish singer-songwriter’s biggest releases here
11 Best Tracy Chapman Songs, Blues-Folk Voice of the People
Folk artist Tracy Chapman spent the ’90s at the top of the charts with hits like ‘Fast Car.’ But the troubadour’s body of work is vast, deeply poetic, and wide-ranging, extending far beyond her commercial successes. Here we unpack the singer-songwriter’s most moving and beloved originals and highlight why she is considered to be a leading generational voice and talent
11 Best Maroon 5 Songs, Titans of Pop Rock
From bonafide dancefloor fillers to nostalgic acoustic numbers, here’s our pick of the best songs from the brilliant Maroon 5
12 Best Peter Gabriel Songs that Showcase the Enigmatic Genius
Progressive rock icon Peter Gabriel has always used his music platform to pen songs that challenge society and speak to the lonely and disenfranchised. A longtime challenger of the pop genre status quo, we highlight his most impactful releases still culturally relevant today
9 Best John Denver Songs that Capture the Magic
A folk hero of sorts, John Denver is one of country music’s most beloved songwriters. A romanticist at heart, his uplifting, gentle music and lyrics became a defining voice of a generation throughout the ’70s and ’80s. From songs about road trips home to his enduring love for his family, read on for the backstory behind the singer’s biggest hits
11 Best Van Morrison Songs You Will Love
While his more commercial hits are the stuff of classic folk-rock, the innovative Northern Irish singer-songwriter combined genres in such a unique way a subgenre all his own was born, “Celtic Blues.” With a romantic emphasis on love and the beauty of life, we look at this Emerald Isle native’s biggest hits and most played tracks
20 Best Jack Johnson Songs, Laidback Vibes with a Message
It takes one listen to Jack Johnson’s beachy-cool acoustic gems to know he’s not just a hit songwriter, he’s one heck of a surfer too. With major island vibes and a voice as free and easy as the wind, check out the performer and passionate philanthropist’s fan-favorite originals and biggest singles
15 Best Pink Songs that Showcase this Pop Icon
A formidable artist, pop icon, and symbol for female empowerment., here we detail Pink’s most poignant ballads and inspiring anthems.