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This list shows singles that peaked in the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart during 2021, as well as singles which peaked in 2020 and 2022 but were in the top 10 in 2021. The entry date is when the song appeared in the top 10 for the first time (week ending, as published by the Official Charts Company, which is six days after the chart is announced).
This article describes trends in popular music in the 2020s. The beginning of the 2020s decade was a difficult time for the music industry, as the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in widespread concert cancellations due to risks of mass infection.
4 August – The BBC announces the appointment of Bill Chandler as the new Director of the BBC Concert Orchestra, effective 4 September 2021. [ 28 ] 10 August – The BBC announces the appointment of Suzy Klein as its new Head of Arts and Classical Music TV, effective 4 October 2021. [ 29 ]
- “Love You For A Long Time” by Maggie Rogers
- “I Want You to Love Me” by Fiona Apple
- “Willow” by Taylor Swift
- “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigo
- “Growing Old with You” by Restless Road
- “Levitating” by Dua Lipa
- “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals
- “To Die For” by Sam Smith
- “Comfortable” by H.E.R.
- “Honeymoon Fades” by Sabrina Carpenter
Song Year:2021 Airy, delicate, and soulful, this Maggie Rogers tune is perfect for spending time with your sweetie or ruminating on your feelings for them. This song discusses a long-term relationship that overcame the speaker like a Western wind. Rogers says the song is about the love she feels for friends, partners, her band, and fans.
Song Year:2020 Lyrical genius Fiona Apple returned to the scene in 2020 with her critically-acclaimed album Fetch The Bolt Cutters– a bold, raw exploration of current political climates blended with personal anecdotes. “I Want You To Love Me” evokes a sense of yearning, with the speaker stating they have waited forever for the other person to love ...
Song Year:2020 2020 showed the mellow side of Taylor and produced some of her finest material to date. The dialed-down, low-key feel of the album made it work really well. “Willow” conveys desire, intrigue, and the tumultuous nature of falling in love. The lyrics reference mythological and magical themes, creating a fairytale-like vibe that leaves ...
Song Year:2020 Love songs do not necessarily have to be happy. “Drivers License” by Olivia Rodrigo describes a love she still feels but goes forgotten by the other person. Emotional, powerful, and relatable (who hasn’t had their heart broken?) This song will take you back to summer nights in high school.
Song Year:2022 This song may become part of many proposals over the next decade as it details an ideal marriage and partnership. Restless Road explores what marriage looks like with a specific partner and the hopes of making it a reality in this ballad laced with yearning and hopefulness.
Song Year:2020 Chances are, you’ve heard this song – and it never gets old. The catchy, danceable beat mixed with a unique Alto voice creates a fun and funky love song perfect for a new relationship. Dua Lipa discusses the powerful effect of a blooming romance, the butterflies and initial sparks you feel when meeting a new potential partner, and li...
Song Year:2020 Rising Summer temps can make us all a little crazy, and this sleeper hit from Glass Animals describes being in love during a heat wave. This song is another not-so-cheerful tune, but the dreamy beats and lucid lyrics that describe the summertime sadness effect are surreal and yearning. The speaker discusses thinking about their loved...
Song Year:2020 “To Die For” explores the loneliness we’ve all experienced when we’re single and see couples in our everyday lives. Sam Smith poetically illustrates that without someone special, life can feel monotonous. The soulful lyrics and his haunting croon describe the desperation but also hope – hope that love isn’t too far away.
Song Year:2020 H.E.R plays an acoustic guitar in this sensual ballad that is the epitome of the traditional, classic, almost-cheesy love song. It describes the comfort you feel when in the presence of your loved one – how your worries drift away and you feel at home. This lovey-dovey jam is ideal for snuggle sessions, or post-date soirees.
Song Year:2020 “Honeymoon Fades” will have you thinking about your future with your lover and longing for forever. A honeymoon phase is a period where a relationship is at its (alleged) best. Carpenter states in her lyrics that you will wish for your relationship to stay the same even after the honeymoon fades.
Jan 4, 2022 · The UK's top hits of 2021 featuring Ed Sheeran, Olivia Rodrigo, Tion Wayne & Russ Millions, Glass Animals, Dua Lipa and more. By George Griffiths | 04 January 2022. share: The UK's official...
Feb 14, 2022 · The Beatles, Phil Collins and Whitney Houston all have three chart-topping 'love' songs, as does Gary Barlow (two solo and one with Take That). The Osmonds, meanwhile, have the lead at four...
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The Official UK Singles Chart reflects the UK’s biggest songs of the week, based on audio and video streams, downloads, CDs and vinyl, compiled by the Official Charts Company.
