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.
1See You Again
Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
2015
2Uptown Funk
Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
2014
3Sugar
Maroon 5
2014
V
4Counting Stars
OneRepublic
2013
Native
5Roar
Katy Perry
2013
PRISM
6Dark Horse
Katy Perry featuring Juicy J
2013
7Thinking out Loud
Ed Sheeran
2014
x (Deluxe Edition)
8Lean On
Major Lazer,DJ Snake,MØ
2015
Peace Is The Mission
9Blank Space
Taylor Swift
2014
1989 (Taylor's Version)
10Hello
Adele
2015
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11Chandelier
Sia
2014
1000 Forms Of Fear (Deluxe Version)
12Rude
MAGIC!
2014
Don't Kill the Magic
13All of Me
John Legend
2013
Love In The Future (Expanded Edition)
14Hotline Bling
Drake
2016
Views
15Love Yourself
Justin Bieber
2015
Purpose (Deluxe)
16I'm Not The Only One
Sam Smith
2014
In The Lonely Hour
17Radioactive
Imagine Dragons
2013
18Can't Feel My Face
The Weeknd
2015
Beauty Behind The Madness
19Photograph
Ed Sheeran
2014
x (Deluxe Edition)
20Happy
Pharrell Williams
2013
G I R L
21Where Are Ü Now
Jack Ü featuring Justin Bieber
2015
22Stay With Me
Sam Smith
2014
In The Lonely Hour
23Fancy
Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX
2014
24Wildest Dreams
Taylor Swift
2014
1989 (Taylor's Version) [Deluxe]
25Trap Queen
Fetty Wap
2014
Fetty Wap (Deluxe)
26Style
Taylor Swift
2014
1989 (Taylor's Version)
27Take Me to Church
Hozier
2013
Hozier
28Let It Go
Idina Menzel
2013
29Here
Alessia Cara
2015
30Alright
Kendrick Lamar
2015
To Pimp A Butterfly