Billboard's 30 Best Songs of 2015: The Ultimate Playlist

2015 was a year brimming with infectious hooks and unforgettable melodies, a year that solidified the careers of some artists and launched others into superstardom. This list isn't just a countdown; it's a journey through the soundscape of a truly remarkable year in music, a celebration of the songs that dominated the Billboard charts and continue to resonate with listeners today. We're looking back to rediscover the tracks that defined a generation, from soulful collaborations that topped the charts for weeks to anthemic power ballads that captured the spirit of the time. Remember that irresistible funk groove? Or the emotional power behind a certain poignant tribute? These songs, each a unique story in itself, showcase the incredible diversity and lasting appeal of the music produced during that era.

This curated collection serves as a reminder of 2015’s incredible musical output, a year where catchy pop anthems coexisted beautifully alongside heartfelt ballads and upbeat dance tracks. Whether you were captivated by the smooth vocals of a certain R&B superstar collaborating with a renowned producer or moved by the emotional depth in a song about loss and remembrance, 2015 offered something for everyone. Dive into this list and prepare to be transported back to a year filled with unforgettable musical moments, a sonic tapestry woven from both familiar favorites and rediscovered gems. You'll rediscover why these songs, capturing both celebratory exuberance and reflective introspection, earned their places as defining tracks of the year.

  • See You Again
    1

    See You Again

    Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth

    2015

  • Uptown Funk
    2

    Uptown Funk

    Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars

    2014

  • Sugar
    3

    Sugar

    Maroon 5

    2014

    V

  • Counting Stars
    4

    Counting Stars

    OneRepublic

    2013

    Native

  • Roar
    5

    Roar

    Katy Perry

    2013

    PRISM

  • Dark Horse
    6

    Dark Horse

    Katy Perry featuring Juicy J

    2013

  • Thinking out Loud
    7

    Thinking out Loud

    Ed Sheeran

    2014

    x (Deluxe Edition)

  • Lean On
    8

    Lean On

    Major Lazer,DJ Snake,MØ

    2015

    Peace Is The Mission

  • Blank Space
    9

    Blank Space

    Taylor Swift

    2014

    1989 (Taylor's Version)

  • Hello
    10

    Hello

    Adele

    2015

    25

  • Chandelier
    11

    Chandelier

    Sia

    2014

    1000 Forms Of Fear (Deluxe Version)

  • Rude
    12

    Rude

    MAGIC!

    2014

    Don't Kill the Magic

  • All of Me
    13

    All of Me

    John Legend

    2013

    Love In The Future (Expanded Edition)

  • Hotline Bling
    14

    Hotline Bling

    Drake

    2016

    Views

  • Love Yourself
    15

    Love Yourself

    Justin Bieber

    2015

    Purpose (Deluxe)

  • I'm Not The Only One
    16

    I'm Not The Only One

    Sam Smith

    2014

    In The Lonely Hour

  • Radioactive
    17

    Radioactive

    Imagine Dragons

    2013

  • Can't Feel My Face
    18

    Can't Feel My Face

    The Weeknd

    2015

    Beauty Behind The Madness

  • Photograph
    19

    Photograph

    Ed Sheeran

    2014

    x (Deluxe Edition)

  • Happy
    20

    Happy

    Pharrell Williams

    2013

    G I R L

  • Where Are Ü Now
    21

    Where Are Ü Now

    Jack Ü featuring Justin Bieber

    2015

  • Stay With Me
    22

    Stay With Me

    Sam Smith

    2014

    In The Lonely Hour

  • Fancy
    23

    Fancy

    Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX

    2014

  • Wildest Dreams
    24

    Wildest Dreams

    Taylor Swift

    2014

    1989 (Taylor's Version) [Deluxe]

  • Trap Queen
    25

    Trap Queen

    Fetty Wap

    2014

    Fetty Wap (Deluxe)

  • Style
    26

    Style

    Taylor Swift

    2014

    1989 (Taylor's Version)

  • Take Me to Church
    27

    Take Me to Church

    Hozier

    2013

    Hozier

  • Let It Go
    28

    Let It Go

    Idina Menzel

    2013

  • Here
    29

    Here

    Alessia Cara

    2015

  • Alright
    30

    Alright

    Kendrick Lamar

    2015

    To Pimp A Butterfly