Released in 1967, “What a Wonderful World” became one of Louis Armstrong’s most beloved recordings and one of the most enduring songs of the era. Its gentle orchestral arrangement and Armstrong’s unmistakable…
Released in 1994, “Kiss from a Rose” became one of Seal’s signature songs and one of the most distinctive ballads of the decade. Its sweeping arrangement, unusual chord changes and expressive vocal…
Released in 1959, “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” became one of Paul Anka’s best-loved recordings and a lasting romantic favourite from the late 1950s. Its gentle melody, warm orchestral arrangement and…
Released in 2006, “Chasing Cars” became Snow Patrol’s signature song and one of the most enduring alternative rock ballads of the decade. Its sparse arrangement gradually builds around Gary Lightbody’s emotional vocal,…
Released in 2011, “Someone Like You” became one of Adele’s most enduring ballads and a defining song of the decade. Built around a simple piano arrangement and an emotionally raw vocal performance,…
Released in 1973, “Piano Man” became Billy Joel’s signature song and one of the most enduring singer-songwriter classics of the decade. Built around piano, harmonica and a memorable waltz-like rhythm, the song…
Released in 1990, “Candy” became one of Iggy Pop’s most successful songs and a standout duet with Kate Pierson of The B-52’s. The track blends alternative rock and pop rock with a…
Released in 1984, “I Want to Know What Love Is” became Foreigner’s biggest ballad and one of the most memorable rock songs of the decade. Its slow-building arrangement, emotional vocal performance and…
Released in 1961, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” became one of Elvis Presley’s most beloved ballads and one of the defining romantic songs of his career. Its gentle melody, warm vocal performance…
Released in 1940, “I’ll Never Smile Again” became one of Frank Sinatra’s earliest major successes and a landmark recording of the big-band era. Featuring Sinatra with Tommy Dorsey and the Pied Pipers,…