The Best 8 Classic English Songs of All Time

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Nothing compares to the joy of relaxing to your favorite playlist after an exhausting day. Every song has its style and is sassy in its way. Trust me when I say this – Bringing it all down to the top eight wasn’t an easy task. Here I present the top eight classic English songs that no time can elude.

Top 8 Classic English Songs 

Music speaks when words can’t. The following are the top 8 classic English songs of all time.

8. The Beatles – Yesterday 

Should I even comment on this? This one is an excellent hit from one of the top boy bands. This song is a melancholy ballad that deals with relationships and breakups. Truly a masterpiece! One can never get tired of this song.

Yesterday (With Spoken Word Intro / Live From Studio 50, New York City / 1965)

Artist: The Beatles
Album: Help!

7. John Lennon – Imagine

I cannot conclude why it is so tough to choose the best of John Lennon’s songs. His songs are always memorable and genuinely give you the chills. When it comes to this, “Imagine” should be on the list. This song was also performed as a part of the closing ceremony for the Olympics during the year 2012. What a tribute!

Artists: John Lennon, The Plastic Ono Band
Featured artist: New York Philharmonic
Album: Imagine

6. The Beach Boys – Wouldn’t It Be Nice 

This is one of the classic English songs that has got the vibes to make it to the list! A sassy song from yet another boy band. Though this is a pop song, it has got a touch of a classical hint, unusual for pop songs of their time. Genuinely unique, though.

The Beach Boys - Wouldn

Artist: The Beach Boys
Album: Pet Sounds
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5. Vogue – Madonna 

A grand masterpiece from the Queen of Pop, Vogue, the lead single from the album I’m Breathless, released in 1990, slain the top charts. The song received many awards and nominations and is one of the century’s greatest and classic English songs.

Madonna - Vogue (Official Video)

Artist: Madonna
Album: I’m Breathless
Released: 1990

Watch Vogue – Madonna

4. Total Eclipse of the Heart – Bonnie Tyler

The 1983 hit single from bonnie Tyler, this song is a must-hear for all the music lovers out there. This song never gets old and is perfect ALL THE TIME

Bonnie Tyler - Total Eclipse of the Heart (Turn Around) (Official Video)

Artist: Bonnie Tyler
Album: Faster Than the Speed of Night
Released: 1983

Watch Total Eclipse of the Heart – Bonnie Tyler

3. Billie Jean – Michael Jackson 

Let’s admit that the name says it all! Billie Jean was a smashing hit single from MJ, and one cannot stop getting tired.

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Artist: Michael Jackson

Movie: Michael Jackson’s This Is It

2. Lose Yourself – Eminem 

An inspiring and upbeat song by the Rap God that made heads turn around Lose yourself is a must-have song on the list.

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Artist: Eminem
Movie: 8 Mile

1. I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston

I love the fact that this song never gets old. It always gets through time. Something old, Something blue? You have this one on the top!

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Artist: Whitney Houston
Movie: The Bodyguard
Released: 2000

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