By: Jacob Elyachar, jakes-take.com
It is hard to believe that 2020 is almost over. Between the coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Presidential Election, and the passing of iconic figures in American politics, sports, and entertainment, it has been one hell of a year. However, we had tons of fantastic music to inspire and raise our spirits. Jake’s Take has created a Spotify playlist that features some of my favorite original and cover songs of the year!
The List (in alphabetical order):
- Adam Lambert & Nile Rodgers, “Roses”
- Alanis Morrisette, “Reasons I Drink”
- Alicia Keys, “Underdog”
- Anna Graceman, “Night Follows”
- Branden + James featuring Shoshana Bean: “Perfect Symphony”
- Britney Spears, “Swimming in the Stars”
- Bruce Springsteen, “Letter to You”
- BTS, “Life Goes On”
- Carrie Underwood, “Let There Be Peace”
- The Chicks, “Gaslighter”
- Chris Stapleton, “Cold”
- Christina Aguilera, “Loyal Brave True”
- Collabro, “Christmas is Here”
- Diplo & Jonas Brothers, “Lonely”
- Dolly Parton, “When Life is Good Again”
- Dua Lipa, The Blessed Madonna, Madonna & Missy Elliott, “Levitating (The Blessed Madonna Remix) [Mixed]”
- Ellie Goulding, “Power”
- FATHERDUDE, “Billions”
- Gloria Estefan, “Samba”
- Halsey, “You should be sad”
- Jai McDowall, “Ain’t Talked in a While (Radio Edit)”
- Jhene Aiko & John Legend, “Thunder & Lighting”
- Joe Barksdale, “Moonbeam”
- Johnnie Mikel, “Revolution”
- Josh Groban & Sara Bareilles, “Both Sides Now”
- Kane Brown & John Legend, “Last Time I Say Sorry”
- Katy Perry, “Never Really Over”
- Keith Urban & P!nk, “One Too Many”
- Kelly Clarkson, “I Dare You”
- Kygo + OneRepublic, “Lose Somebody”
- Lady Gaga, “Stupid Love”
- Little Big Town, “Nightfall”
- Major Lazer & Marcus Mumford, “Lay Your Head on Me”
- Mariah Carey featuring Ariana Grande & Jennifer Hudson, “Oh Santa!”
- Megan Thee Stallion & Beyonce, “Savage Remix”
- Meghan Trainor & AJ Mitchell, “After You”
- Miley Cyrus, “Heart of Glass (Live from the iHeartRadio Festival)”
- Monsta X, “MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT”
- Niall Horan, “Nice to Meet Ya”
- Ozzy Osbourne, Elton John & Slash, “Ordinary Man”
- Paris Jackson, “let down”
- Philmon Lee, “Memories”
- Rascal Flatts, “How They Remember You”
- Rence, “Strawberry Blonde”
- RILEY, “A Moment”
- Sam Smith, “Diamonds”
- Sia, “Courage to Change”
- Sons of Serendip, “Love You Still”
- The Struts & Robbie Williams, “Strange Days”
- Taylor Swift, “the last great American dynasty”
- Voices of Service, “Brother”
- The Weeknd, “Blinding Lights”
What are your favorite songs from 2020? Comment below!
