TOP 100 OF 2021. This post: #50-46. Continues tomorrow.

2021

 

If you thought the worst was over in 2020… 2021 had more in store for us. The Delta and Omicron strains, climate change set off disasters such as flooding and fires, acts of terrorism and worldwide protests. We needed music more than ever to get us through the 12 months. Here are the 100 best from Dec. 1, 2020 to Nov. 30, 2021…

TOP SONGS OF 2021

 

 

 

 

50

NEVER GET ENUF OF U

Brian McKnight

This was a track on McKnight’s 2020 album entitled ‘Exodus’.

49

A CHRISTMAS NIGHT TO REMEMBER

The Mamas

An uplifting Yuletide song from the Swedish trio.

48

IT’S A SIN

Years & Years

A remake of The Pet Shop Boys classic which served as the title song from a brilliant UK miniseries which starred Ollie Alexander (aka Years & Years). It was later revamped as a duet with Elton John.

47

KENTUCKY

Donkeyboy

The Norwegian group served up this country-flavoured pop gem during 2021.

46

ONCE YOU’VE BEEN IN LOVE

Barbra Streisand

Streisand’s 2021 project ‘Release Me 2’ offered fans more songs that had previously been in the vaults. This lush ballad was recorded back in 1973.