28 Best Songs of All Time by Female Artists: A Definitive List

Updated at: 06/06/2025

Ever wondered what songs truly stand the test of time? We've all got our personal favorites, but sifting through decades of incredible music to find the best songs of all time female artists have produced is a monumental task. This list dives deep into the annals of music history, celebrating the powerful voices, unforgettable melodies, and lyrical genius that have defined generations. From soulful ballads that stir the deepest emotions to anthems that ignite passion and rebellion, we’ve curated a collection of tracks that resonate with listeners across the globe. Whether you're a seasoned music aficionado or just starting to explore the vast landscape of female artists, this definitive list will introduce you to timeless classics and hidden gems, proving that the legacy of female vocalists is as rich and diverse as the women themselves. Prepare to rediscover old favorites and unearth new musical obsessions as we journey through the ultimate collection of the best songs of all time female artists have gifted the world.

  • Rolling in the Deep
    1

    Rolling in the Deep

    Adele

    2010

    21

  • Someone Like You
    2

    Someone Like You

    Adele

    2011

    21

  • I Will Always Love You
    3

    I Will Always Love You

    Whitney Houston

    1993

    The Bodyguard - Original Soundtrack Album

  • Halo
    4

    Halo

    Beyoncé

    2008

    I AM...SASHA FIERCE

  • Girls Just Want to Have Fun
    5

    Girls Just Want to Have Fun

    Cyndi Lauper

    1983

    She's So Unusual

  • Back To Black
    6

    Back To Black

    Amy Winehouse

    2006

    Back To Black (Deluxe Edition)

  • Total Eclipse of the Heart
    7

    Total Eclipse of the Heart

    Bonnie Tyler

    1983

  • Un-break My Heart
    8

    Un-break My Heart

    Toni Braxton

    1996

  • Toxic
    9

    Toxic

    Britney Spears

    2003

    In The Zone

  • Because of You
    10

    Because of You

    Kelly Clarkson

    2007

    Breakaway

  • Man! I Feel Like A Woman!
    11

    Man! I Feel Like A Woman!

    Shania Twain

    1997

    Come On Over

  • Bleeding Love
    12

    Bleeding Love

    Leona Lewis

    2007

  • Like a Prayer
    13

    Like a Prayer

    Madonna

    1989

    Faith

  • What's Love Got to Do with It
    14

    What's Love Got to Do with It

    Tina Turner

    1993

    Private Dancer (30th Anniversary Issue)

  • Genie In a Bottle
    15

    Genie In a Bottle

    Christina Aguilera

    1999

    Christina Aguilera (Expanded Edition)

  • Ironic
    16

    Ironic

    Alanis Morissette

    1995

    Jagged Little Pill (2015 Remaster)

  • Since U Been Gone
    17

    Since U Been Gone

    Kelly Clarkson

    2004

    Breakaway

  • Fast Car
    18

    Fast Car

    Tracy Chapman

    1988

    Tracy Chapman

  • You Oughta Know
    19

    You Oughta Know

    Alanis Morissette

    1995

    Jagged Little Pill (2015 Remaster)

  • Respect
    20

    Respect

    Aretha Franklin

    1967

    I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You

  • Call Me
    21

    Call Me

    Blondie

    1980

    Lost in Love

  • We Belong
    22

    We Belong

    Pat Benatar

    1984

    Tropico

  • Edge of Seventeen
    23

    Edge of Seventeen

    Stevie Nicks

    1981

    Bella Donna (2016 Remastered)

  • Vision of Love
    24

    Vision of Love

    Mariah Carey

    1990

  • Shake It Off
    25

    Shake It Off

    Taylor Swift

    2014

    1989

  • All I Wanna Do
    26

    All I Wanna Do

    Sheryl Crow

    1993

  • Piece of My Heart
    27

    Piece of My Heart

    Big Brother & The Holding Company,Janis Joplin

    1968

    Cheap Thrills

  • The Greatest Love of All
    28

    The Greatest Love of All

    Whitney Houston

    1985