27 Best Songs for Videos: The Ultimate Soundtrack Selection

Finding the perfect soundtrack for your video can be tricky, demanding a blend of energy, emotion, and memorability. This list isn't about any single artist or album, but rather a curated selection of tracks that have proven their versatility across various video styles – from upbeat montages to poignant narratives. These songs, spanning genres and decades, each possess a unique quality that elevates the visual experience, whether it's the infectious groove of a certain catchy tune about dancing, the soulful power of a classic rock anthem, or the emotional resonance of a Swedish DJ's uplifting melodies. We've chosen these particular songs to celebrate the power of music in visual storytelling, showcasing how the right track can transform even the simplest video into something truly captivating.

This compilation aims to inspire and equip video creators with a diverse range of options. From the smooth vocals that evoke feelings of romance and longing to the anthemic choruses that build powerful momentum, you’ll find songs that can match any mood or tone. The songs included here are not just popular; they’re timeless, having resonated with audiences for years, demonstrating a remarkable staying power and proving their suitability for a wide range of projects. Whether you're a seasoned filmmaker or just starting out, exploring this collection of musical gems will undoubtedly enhance your next video project. Prepare to discover your new favorite soundtrack!

  • Shape of You
    1

    Shape of You

    Ed Sheeran

    2017

    ÷ (Deluxe)

  • Uptown Funk
    2

    Uptown Funk

    Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

    2014

  • Sugar
    3

    Sugar

    Maroon 5

    2014

    V

  • Wake Me Up
    4

    Wake Me Up

    Avicii

    2013

    True

  • Bohemian Rhapsody
    5

    Bohemian Rhapsody

    Queen

    1975

    A Night At The Opera (Deluxe Remastered Version)

  • CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!
    6

    CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!

    Justin Timberlake

    2016

    TROLLS (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

  • Billie Jean
    7

    Billie Jean

    Michael Jackson

    1982

    Thriller

  • Firework
    8

    Firework

    Katy Perry

    2010

    Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection

  • Happy
    9

    Happy

    Pharrell Williams

    2013

    G I R L

  • Sicko Mode
    10

    Sicko Mode

    Travis Scott ft. Drake

    2018

  • Eye of the Tiger
    11

    Eye of the Tiger

    Survivor

    1982

    Working Class Dog

  • Blinding Lights
    12

    Blinding Lights

    The Weeknd

    2019

    After Hours

  • Leave The Door Open
    13

    Leave The Door Open

    Anderson .Paak,Bruno Mars,Silk Sonic

    2021

    An Evening With Silk Sonic

  • Don't Start Now
    14

    Don't Start Now

    Dua Lipa

    2019

    Future Nostalgia

  • Circles
    15

    Circles

    Post Malone

    2019

    Hollywood's Bleeding

  • Take Me Home, Country Roads
    16

    Take Me Home, Country Roads

    John Denver

    1971

    Poems, Prayers and Promises

  • good 4 u
    17

    good 4 u

    Olivia Rodrigo

    2021

    SOUR

  • Stronger
    18

    Stronger

    Kanye West

    2007

    Graduation

  • I Wanna Dance with Somebody
    19

    I Wanna Dance with Somebody

    Whitney Houston

    1987

    Whitney

  • Astronaut In The Ocean
    20

    Astronaut In The Ocean

    Masked Wolf

    2019

    The Woman In Me

  • Imagine
    21

    Imagine

    John Lennon

    1971

    Imagine

  • Under the Bridge
    22

    Under the Bridge

    Red Hot Chili Peppers

    1991

    Blood Sugar Sex Magik (Deluxe Edition)

  • Sweet Home Alabama
    23

    Sweet Home Alabama

    Lynyrd Skynyrd

    1974

    Second Helping (Expanded Edition)

  • Like a Rolling Stone
    24

    Like a Rolling Stone

    Bob Dylan

    1965

    Highway 61 Revisited

  • I Walk the Line
    25

    I Walk the Line

    Johnny Cash

    1956

  • Open Road
    26

    Open Road

    Bryan Adams

    1982

  • If You Wait
    27

    If You Wait

    London Grammar

    2013