They’re touching, comforting, and uplifting all at the same time.
Music
The best playlists, songs and artists to listen to – plus, the latest music news from around the world
The 50 greatest breakup songs of all time
Some are rightous cries of joy following the end of a rough union. Others are pensive meditations on human connection.
The 50 best Beatles songs
We whittle down the entire output of the Fab Four down to a fab fifty
The 20 best songs about power
Power corrupts. But power also slaps...
The 30 best inspirational songs of all time
Next time you’re feeling down, take a cue from these 30 pop-music affirmations.
Advertising
More from the world of music
The 55 best workout songs to play at the gym
Need some musical motivation? Here’s the ultimate pump-up playlist for adrenalin-fuelled exercise
The 45 best pop songs
The best pop songs of this century are groundbreaking, chart-topping, downright famous hits that’ll have you...
The 60 best ’80s songs
Fire up the boombox: These are the 60 best jams to come out of the ’80s, from hair-metal anthems to rap's first...
The 35 best country songs of all time
From Patsy to Johnny, Waylon to (yes) Taylor, these are country's greatest recordings.
The 50 best sad songs ever written
Need a good cry? These are the songs to get the waterwork
Advertising
25 happy songs guaranteed to put you in a good mood
Feeling down? Here's a playlist guaranteed to shift your mood from sullen to sunny.
The 33 best inspirational songs of all time
Let music give you a sweet, sweet boost with our list of the most inspirational songs of all time
The 60 greatest summer songs of all time
From surf-rock anthems to sweaty hip-hop bangers, these are the most essential summer songs ever made
The best karaoke songs ever made
Dial up one of the best karaoke songs next time you feel like grabbing a mic and soaking up the spotlight
The 60 best sexy songs ever made
From sensual soul to gloriously freaky bangers, these are the perfect sexy songs to set the mood in the bedroom