Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
This is MC Hammer’s signature song and his biggest hit, launching him, along with his flamboyant dance moves and extra wide "Hammer pants", into stardom as the nineties began. First released on the album Please Hammer, Don’t Hurt ‘Em, this tune is certainly untouchable in terms of pure charisma and energy.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Galantis is an electro-pop duo from Sweden. They created “Bones” in collaboration with OneRepublic, a US band. Vocals are by OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder. The video was shot at a California amusement park and was heavily manipulated to make it look as if the visitors to the park are skeletons — fun-loving ones at that.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ireland
This power ballad version of a song written by Prince became Sinéad’s international breakthrough hit, topping music charts around the world. Her deep emotions are clear to see in this memorable video, as she explores feelings of love and loss.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Taylor Swift celebrates individuality with a catchy tune and a psychedelically colorful fantasy video. It’s a song that reminds us all that though nobody is perfect, everyone is unique and special in their own way, and that’s a great reason to feel good about ourselves!
Difficulty: Beginner
Canada
While windsurfing in South America as a 20-year-old, Justin James was attacked and severely injured by a tiger shark. His grandmother gave him a guitar for his convalescence and that's how he got his start in music. “Drinking Song” is a giddy celebration of partying through the night with friends and is featured on his Islands album.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Lenny Kravitz started playing music at the age of three. Back then, he would play the drums on kitchen pots and pans. At this point, he’s been hailed amongst the coolest of rock and roll royalty for over thirty years. In this song, he takes the part of a night shift factory worker who just can’t wait to get out in the sun!
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
USA
Keri Hilson performs together with rap stars Kanye West and Ne-Yo in this melodic tune about two guys who thought they found the love of their life.
Difficulty: Intermediate
United Kingdom
According to Mabel, this catchy tune is all about being strong and saying "no, you had your chance", to someone who took you for granted, but is still trying to get back in touch when the relationship is over. She’s had enough and walked away, and seems more than happy with the decision! Mabel is the daughter of world famous singer Neneh Cherry and is now making a huge name for herself in the music industry.
Difficulty: Beginner
USA
Meghan Trainor is out looking for a future husband in this song, which was featured on her album “Title.” She has some very clear ideas about husband material and meets with success on her third attempt – a pizza deliveryman played by singer Charlie Puth.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
In a heartfelt cry for change and equality, 4 Non Blondes despair of the status quo and of the suppressive conventions they face up to in adult life. It’s hard to believe that this was their only major hit. What’s going on?!
Difficulty: Beginner
Scotland
This memorable song by Scottish rock band Simple Minds was a big hit in the USA, as well as back home in the UK, where it spent two years in the charts in the mid 1980’s!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Adam Levine and Christina Aguilera collaborate in this provocative clip from Maroon 5's third studio album Hands All Over. It reached the top of the charts world-wide in 18 countries in 2011-12. Enjoy!
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
This darkly powerful song from Las Vegas rockers Imagine Dragons is full of revolution and apocalyptic imagery. It hints at great destruction but also survival, awakening and starting afresh.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Singers Inna and Alexandra Stan team up with Daddy Yankee in this club hit.
Difficulty: Intermediate
USA
Lady Gaga's song, featuring Beyoncé, is about wanting to get off a telephone call with a boyfriend. Gaga originally wrote the song for Britney Spears. The plot of the video features Beyoncé bailing Gaga out of prison and their ensuing crime spree.
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