30 Forgotten Gems: The Best Songs of the 2010s You Forgot About

The 2010s were a decade brimming with unforgettable pop anthems, but time has a way of burying even the brightest gems. This isn't a list of the chart-toppers you already know; it's a rediscovery of the incredible musical diversity that defined the era, songs that might have slipped through the cracks but deserve a renewed listen. Remember the infectious grooves that had you dancing all night? The heart-wrenching ballads that resonated deep within your soul? This curated selection brings back those feelings, reminding us of the sheer talent and innovation that exploded across the airwaves. From soulful vocals that gave voice to universal emotions to innovative electronic soundscapes that pushed musical boundaries, this collection is a testament to the decade's rich tapestry of sounds.

We're celebrating the enduring power of music, shining a spotlight on tracks that may have faded from immediate memory but possess a timeless quality. Think back to those unforgettable moments, the feeling of pure joy or poignant reflection sparked by a particular melody. This list isn't just a nostalgic trip; it's an invitation to experience, or re-experience, the artistry that defined a generation. The songs featured here are a reminder that great music transcends fleeting trends, offering a powerful connection that resonates through time. Prepare to rediscover tracks that effortlessly blend genre-bending creativity with raw emotion, a testament to the enduring legacy of the 2010s musical landscape.

  • Uptown Funk
    1

    Uptown Funk

    Mark Ronson,Bruno Mars

    2014

    Uptown Special

  • Chandelier
    2

    Chandelier

    Sia

    2014

    1000 Forms Of Fear (Deluxe Version)

  • Rolling in the Deep
    3

    Rolling in the Deep

    Adele

    2010

    21

  • Wake Me Up
    4

    Wake Me Up

    Avicii

    2013

    True

  • Somebody That I Used To Know
    5

    Somebody That I Used To Know

    Gotye,Kimbra

    2011

    Making Mirrors

  • Titanium
    6

    Titanium

    David Guetta,Sia

    2011

    Nothing but the Beat 2.0

  • Say You Won't Let Go
    7

    Say You Won't Let Go

    James Arthur

    2016

    Back from the Edge

  • Call Me Maybe
    8

    Call Me Maybe

    Carly Rae Jepsen

    2011

    Kiss (Deluxe)

  • 7 Years
    9

    7 Years

    Lukas Graham

    2015

    Lukas Graham

  • Radioactive
    10

    Radioactive

    Imagine Dragons

    2013

  • Firework
    11

    Firework

    Katy Perry

    2010

    Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection

  • Happy
    12

    Happy

    Pharrell Williams

    2013

    G I R L

  • Old Town Road
    13

    Old Town Road

    Billy Ray Cyrus,Lil Nas X

    2019

  • bad guy
    14

    bad guy

    Billie Eilish

    2019

    WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?

  • We Are Young
    15

    We Are Young

    fun.,Janelle Monáe

    2011

    Some Nights

  • Stay
    16

    Stay

    Rihanna,Mikky Ekko

    2013

    Unapologetic (Edited Version)

  • We Found Love
    17

    We Found Love

    Rihanna,Calvin Harris

    2011

    Talk That Talk

  • Can't Hold Us
    18

    Can't Hold Us

    Ray Dalton,Macklemore & Ryan Lewis,Macklemore,Ryan Lewis

    2013

    The Heist

  • Royals
    19

    Royals

    Lorde

    2013

    Pure Heroine

  • Pompeii
    20

    Pompeii

    Bastille

    2013

    Bad Blood

  • Drunk in Love
    21

    Drunk in Love

    Beyoncé,JAY-Z

    2013

    BEYONCÉ [Platinum Edition]

  • Levels
    22

    Levels

    Avicii

    2011

    True

  • Let It Go
    23

    Let It Go

    Idina Menzel

    2013

  • Troublemaker
    24

    Troublemaker

    Flo Rida,Olly Murs

    2012

    Right Place Right Time (Expanded Edition)

  • Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall
    25

    Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall

    Coldplay

    2011

    Mylo Xyloto

  • Exchange
    26

    Exchange

    Bryson Tiller

    2016

    T R A P S O U L

  • XO
    27

    XO

    Beyoncé

    2013

  • Candy
    28

    Candy

    Robbie Williams

    2012

  • Dear Darlin'
    29

    Dear Darlin'

    Olly Murs

    2013

  • Love It If We Made It
    30

    Love It If We Made It

    The 1975

    2018

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