best of GreatestLoveofAll's 2020 Top Albums Finale: Top 5 Revealed!!

[KasioKas]

Work it is such a classic. Let me go bop again to this HIT!

[GreatestLoveofAll]

Ok, not me letting this flop  you giys have been so kind in actually making commentary yet im too lazy to even update a mess 

Anyways here is batch four! I'm a huge fan of some of these songs and a few are by some artists I never thought I'd ever care to listen to on my own time.

 

17. Starman- David Bowie

 

 

I discovered this UK classic by this UK legend while watching The Crown season three I believe so the irony is all over this one. I was captivated by the strange sound, the imperfect vocals and was beyond shook when I realized it was by David Bowie. I knew he was a legend and pioneer in music but I was never into that kind of music and so I never gave him a listen. But this song is so alien, so mystical but at the same time real fun when you listen to it. The whole child-like focus on the track makes it peculiar, but then again, it’s David. I shouldn't have expected anything less. Rest in peace, icon. 

 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBKEt3MhNMM

 

18.  It's My House- Diana Ross

 

 

Miss Ross the Boss has numerous songs on this list, but this slick, funky 70s banger takes the cake as the best innuendos i’ve heard probably ever in a song this old. Reminds me a lot of 1993 Janet Jackson. She is such a legend this woman. 

 

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19. Layla (Acoustic; MTV Unplugged 1992)- Eric Clapton

 

 

I don't think any of you really listen to this kind of music and the ones that do probably aren't checking here, but this song is a classic tune. Its pretty simple and the topic about a straight man simping for a woman that belonged to another man (who has relations with someone who will be on this list btw) isn't anything i can relate too, this guitar-driven, steady voiced acoustic version is brilliant and super catchy to me- far better than the original and so very different too. Weirdly or maybe not, I first discovered it on the way to school from my bus driver’s playlist. 

 

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20. How Long Will I Love You- Ellie Goulding

 

 

I heard this song on a random playlist and the one complaint I have is that it feels so short. The laid back singing, the sweet chorus and the sentimentality really made it one of my fave Ellie songs. “How long will I love you? As long as stars are above you” makes me emotional every time. 

 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=an4ySOlsUMY

 

 

 

21. Hellfire (from Hunchback of Notre Dame)

 

 

I was going through some of the Disney villain songs one day when this song came on. I hadn't seen the movie in years and even then it was only like a small portion yet hearing the dark, twisted and complicated lyrics and meaning wrapped it all up for me, at least plot wise. It surprises me so much that Disney let a song like this in one of their movies considering the content and I'm not the only one because I saw a video analyzing the song and character Frollo and the person said that what makes this song the creepiest yet greatest Disney villain song ever was that Frollo wasnt some wizard or witch or supernatural being. He is a human doing all this and that’s horrifying. 

 

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22. Lucky- Britney Spears

 

 

Earlier this year I watched a fan-made documentary on Britney. It covered her controversy and fame in the 2000s and compared how she was treated and talked about and simply done so terribly to other fallen female starlets, all who at some point died from that insane, inhuman pressure and for the first time, I really felt so sad for Britney and all she’s gone through. They played this song during the documentary and it really hits at the end how much it reflected her life and career whether she knew it or not when she recorded it. I truly think it's a really heartfelt song even if it has a pretty standard Britney pop sound.

 

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[GreatestLoveofAll]

6 hours ago, KasioKas said:

Work it is such a classic. Let me go bop again to this HIT!

Right? I've been bopping all summer

[GreatestLoveofAll]

On 12/10/2020 at 1:05 PM, Blue Rose said:

Brown Eyes is a classic yup yup yup

The MELODY whew

 

8 hours ago, Delta said:

Work it 

 

On 12/10/2020 at 10:09 PM, Green said:

Work It, Hold on.  Classics  

This Missy stanning  

 

On 12/11/2020 at 4:59 AM, mokitsu said:

i didnt know billy had recorded music brown eyes

I didnt either till I heard this song 

[Blue Rose]

53 minutes ago, GreatestLoveofAll said:

22. Lucky- Britney Spears

One of her most touching songs. It really feels like she was singing about her future, which is sad. 

[GreatestLoveofAll]

17 minutes ago, Blue Rose said:

One of her most touching songs. It really feels like she was singing about her future, which is sad. 

Right? I tear up a little when I think about what she's saying 

[JGibson]

Lucky 

[nasa]

Stargod The definition of a classic

[mokitsu]

ITS MY HOUSE! AND I! LIVE HERE!!!!!

 

kinda surprising that the gheys here love all the disco songs this year but dont really check for the legends that started it

 

how long will i love you is so special

[Mr. Loco]

How long will I love you is perfect! Ellie's voice sounds just so beautiful in that song 

 

Lucky is also one of Britney's undervalued songs, I really like it!

[BlackoutZone]

Lucky is one of these nostalgic universally loved Britney songs, it feels bigger than it was

[TheWayWeWere]

Lucky is such a pop classic, MV alone >>>
It's My House  Diana in her prime

[Sunderland 4ever]

Wow, so many cool memories with Lucky. That was one of the many videos I remember recording on a VHS tape back when MTV was the ultimate source of music.

Edited December 13, 2020 by Sunderland 4ever

[Bubble Tea]

Aww Britney Spears "Lucky"! It really has turned out to be such a bittersweet song cause god knows her life has turned out some kind of way.

[GreatestLoveofAll]

Hey hey! Thanks again for the love. Just realized this is the second week of December and so I'm going to have work coming in like crazy. Do I care? Maybe, maybe not the point is it's hopefully gonna make my updates more regular and what not! So here's batch five and thank you guys for the support.

 

Batch Five

23. Back for Good- Take That

 

 

I don't care for 90s white boy bands. They tend to get on my nerves- especially the hair and the clothes, which to me were absolutely ridiculous. Yet I love this song, maybe because of its maturity and familiarity to other songs from this era. Its been called a pop masterpiece in recent years and I have to abide by such a claim.

 

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24. Back Together- Jill Scott

 

 

This is very much old-school soul/R&B and i'm almost ashamed it took me this long to discover this masterpiece. What can I say? I felt so much gospel and soul in this vocal performance, she could have been cussing someone out and I’d love it. I'm hoping she has fans on this site somewhere cause this is amazing. 

 

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25. Love Child- Glee Cast/Unique/Alex Newell

 

 

I rewatched Glee for the second time last year and heard many songs I didn't catch for the first time. Last year one of my top tracks was the “Bitch Is Back/Dress You Up” mashup featuring the amazing Unique played by Alex Newell. I loved everything that went into that song and this cover of The Supremes late 60s social conscious classic is no different. Alex rips through this song with a ferocity as if it was his own and his gown in the scene? Dazzling. Also, check out his new single “Mama Told Me”- it’s a banger with vocals for those who are into that.

 

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26. Imagine- John Lennon

 

 

This song was so very last minute- I legit heard it a week before I put it down because my teacher was talking about John on the anniversary of his death. I still think The Beatles both as a group and individually are overrated to the heavens, but this song deserves all the love and respect it gets. The way it resounds some near 50 years is really what makes it timeless and magical. 

 

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27. You'll Never Be Alone- Anastacia

 

 

Once again, I should let you guys know I love big voices and a good song about love, friendship and resilience. It’s the formula of the biggest hit songs for some of our favorite divas so haters of that can go take several seats . Anastacia starts off mellow and ends up belting with some serious soul and confidence, yet the strength and personality of her voice is constant. 

 

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28. I Am Woman- Helen Reddy

 

 

It’s weird: I’ve been seeing this song everyone for a bit now but the year i get into it is the year we lose Ms. Reddy. This feminist anthem remains the boldest and best declaration of the women’s equal rights movement from now and forever. 

 

 

29. Moondust- Jaymes Young

 

 

I met this guy this year (on social media ofc) and as we became friends, he introduced me to a few songs and this was one of them. I love the lyrics talking about letting go and the instrumentation is so captivating and alien-like. 

 

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30. Teen Idle- Marina

 

 

A bop! 2016 me wouldn't be caught listening to a song but I’m glad my taste has evolved and grown over the years because Marina is such a fantastic artist. I have yet to listen to The Family Jewels and FROOT fully yet so maybe my 2021 list will have more of her songs.

 

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31. Love Me Still- Chaka Khan

 

 

A moving, simple ballad by one of the most captivating voices of R&B. I remember being stalled completely when I heard this and I hope if you listen to it you will understand the sweet and soft feeling I’m talking about.

 

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[GreatestLoveofAll]

8 hours ago, Reinvention said:

Aww Britney Spears "Lucky"! It really has turned out to be such a bittersweet song cause god knows her life has turned out some kind of way.

I knowwww it makes me tear up sometimes when she sings "Then why do these tears come at night" 

11 hours ago, Sunderland 4ever said:

Wow, so many cool memories with Lucky. That was one of the many videos I remember recording on a VHS tape back when MTV was the ultimate source of music.

Awww, that's so cool tbh.

14 hours ago, TheWayWeWere said:

Lucky is such a pop classic, MV alone >>>
It's My House  Diana in her prime

Yesssss they both delivered didnt they!

15 hours ago, BlackoutZone said:

Lucky is one of these nostalgic universally loved Britney songs, it feels bigger than it was

I thought it was a top 10 from the sound of it tbh

 

15 hours ago, Mr. Loco said:

How long will I love you is perfect! Ellie's voice sounds just so beautiful in that song 

 

Lucky is also one of Britney's undervalued songs, I really like it!

It is! So heartfelt imo

 

15 hours ago, mokitsu said:

ITS MY HOUSE! AND I! LIVE HERE!!!!!

 

kinda surprising that the gheys here love all the disco songs this year but dont really check for the legends that started it

 

how long will i love you is so special

Smh, right? I have yet to see even a Donna thread since this year began at least comparing her to Dua or someone  

[GreatestLoveofAll]

16 hours ago, Valtersen said:

Stargod The definition of a classic

ok but stan 

[BlackoutZone]

Teen Idle used to be such a fave of mine  But I don't come back to it much

This always sends me, cause she sings "feeling super suicidal" to these poor kids

 

 

[nasa]

4 hours ago, GreatestLoveofAll said:

29. Moondust- Jaymes Young

 

 

I met this guy this year (on social media ofc) and as we became friends, he introduced me to a few songs and this was one of them. I love the lyrics talking about letting go and the instrumentation is so captivating and alien-like. 

check out infinity by jaymes young if you haven't already

[JGibson]

Imagine 

[TheWayWeWere]

Jill Scott  r&b legend

omg, so nice to see Anastacia here underrated european queen  

Marina  

[madonnas]

ITS MY HOUSE!

AND I!

LIVE HERE!

 

ah, such a ****ing perfect song for me, top 3 for diana.

 

interesting chaka khan pick, its not one of my faves from her.  my fave will always be i feel for you. 

[madonnas]

lucky is a top 10 brit song for me.  its one of her best, if you dont like lucky, i dont trust you. 

[GreatestLoveofAll]

4 hours ago, BlackoutZone said:

Teen Idle used to be such a fave of mine  But I don't come back to it much

This always sends me, cause she sings "feeling super suicidal" to these poor kids

 

 

who let this happen

 

3 hours ago, Valtersen said:

check out infinity by jaymes young if you haven't already

Ok then i definitely will!

 

35 minutes ago, Madame X said:

lucky is a top 10 brit song for me.  its one of her best, if you dont like lucky, i dont trust you. 

oop and that's that on that! We loves taste, also we love the Diana stanning it makes me happy to see im not the only one who appreciates the OG pop girls

Edited December 14, 2020 by GreatestLoveofAll
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[GreatestLoveofAll]

50 minutes ago, TheWayWeWere said:

Jill Scott  r&b legend

omg, so nice to see Anastacia here underrated european queen  

Marina  

We do love Miss Marina! Jill is a legend I remember watching a vocal video and she did this run  when i tell you the CHILLS i got. Her and Ledisi are baddest girls in old/school R&B singing. And yessss I knew Anastacia would get some love here, she so goodddd