Signature Songs

A signature song is a song that functions as an artistic signifier or marker of identification for an established artist or band. Most artists have one, some a couple or multiple. These songs often launch their initial mainstream success, or comeback or signal the peak of their career. Regardless of the plethora of songs an artist may have had, these songs instantly come to mind when an artist’s name is mentioned. It is the song that fans can sing along to by heart at concerts. It is the song that endures in the collective mind long after the artist is gone. This post highlights 93 of such songs.

1. All-4-One. “I Swear” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA-aneBpSEQ

2. Amy Winehouse. “Rehab” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUmZp8pR1uc

3. Angélique Kidjo. “Wombo Lombo” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BD6NIsyAj_A

4. Anita Baker. “Sweet Love” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w6udgiojlE

5. Aretha Franklin. “Respect” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iayJ8u4Qew

6. Babyface. “Everytime I Close My Eyes” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-VurRjO6EA

7. Barry White. “Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPMoLEjM_K4

8. Beyoncé. “Crazy In Love” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BnF0_LksYI

9. Billy Ocean. “When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Gets Going)”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeEA4hm7lDQ

10. Blackstreet. “No Diggity” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fiu9h8ZTPoQ

11. Bob Marley. “One Love” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdB-8eLEW8g

12. Bobby Brown. “No Prerogative” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yyBy6pMqWc

13. Boyz II Men. “End Of The Road” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmeriHkAF5c

14. Brandy. “I Wanna Be Down” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c44FR1JLf5w

15. Celine Dion. “My Heart Will Go On” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Siz-xBfIqpg

16. Chaka Khan. “Ain’t Nobody” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcAv1cGAeXE

17. Chanté Moore. “Love’s Taken Over” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t0JVzHKxQw

18. Coolio. “Gangster’s Paradise” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5qqrMu_AZc

19. Culture Club. “Karma Chameleon”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8Cv5XbG428

20. Cyndi Lauper. “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvLMhpzYic0

21. Destiny’s Child. “Say My Name” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajez9PaCgek

22. Diana King. “L-L-Lies” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li6qwZDlmR8

23. Diana Ross. “I’m Coming Out” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGO19YOaw6U

24. Dionne Warwick. “That’s What Friends Are For” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgNBusag3qA

25. Donna Summer. “Love To Love You, Baby” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFrXXqq7QvQ

26. Donnell Jones. “U Know What’s Up” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUJkLr98nN4

27. Dru Hill. “How Deep Is Your Love For Me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYLYZqzk2zQ

28. Earth, Wind And Fire. “September” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cKtSlsYVEU

29. Edith Piaf. “La Vie En Rose” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPU8mENUBXk

30. En Vogue. “Don’t Let Go (Love)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZlcqLbDc7A