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Caffé Latté presents…

THE 100 BEST SONGS OF

2017

It was the year of increased tension between the West and North Korea; progress was made against Islamic State while terrorism continued in locations such as London, Barcelona, Manchester and in the Middle East. There was tragedy in Las Vegas and a horrific fire in London’s Grenfell Tower.

Macron won the French election. Trump was inaugurated.

#MeToo and the Silence Breakers brought down media figures that included Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer and Kevin Spacey.

3AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young. Ed Sheeran dominated the charts around the world. Latin pop and EDM made further inroads into the mainstream.

As “Game Of Thrones” headed towards its final season, ‘The Last Jedi’ premiered.

85

HUMAN

Rag’n’Bone Man

"Human", the title track from Rag'n'Bone Man's debut album, topped charts across Europe and peaked at #2 in Britain. 

84

GOOD FOR ME

Giorgio Moroder featuring Karen Harding

Academy Award winner Giorgio Moroder has produced hit songs for Donna Summer, Blondie, Irene Cara and David Bowie. He is still creating music. "Good for Me" was issued in 2016 and features vocals by English singer Karen Harding. 

83

SHAPE OF YOU

Ed Sheeran

As well as being a constant on the world's music charts during 2017, Ed Sheeran appeared in the HBO phenomenon 'Game Of Thrones'. "Shape Of You" was unleashed in January, on the same day as "Castle On The Hill". The former topped charts all over the planet. It was #1 for a staggering 16 weeks in Canada, 15 in Australia, 14 in Britain and 12 in America.

 

82

THERE'S NOTHING HOLDIN' ME BACK

Sergio Mendes

Canadian musician Shawn Mendes was only 18 years of age when he recorded "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back", a single from his 2016 album 'Illuminate'. He co-wrote the song which reached the Top 10 in North America, Britain, Europe, Australia, Malaysia, South Korea, New Zealand and Israel.

81

DON'T COME EASY

Isaiah

Australia was represented by Isaiah Firebrace's "Don't Come Easy" at the Eurovision Song Contest in Kiev. The indigenous artist finished 9th in the Grand Final.