Today, UK singer Ellie Goulding celebrates her 38th birthday! Her career is full of hit singles, successful albums, and remarkable achievements. She burst onto the international music scene with her 2010 debut studio album, “Lights,” whose title track became a massive hit. In 2012, she returned with the sophomore album “Halcyon,” which featured another of her biggest singles, “Burn.” In subsequent years, Goulding dropped three more albums: “Delirium” (2015), “Brightest Blue” (2020), and “Higher Than Heaven” (2023). During her career, she also teamed up with other artists to deliver hit songs, particularly with Calvin Harris (“I Need Your Love,” “Miracle,” and “Outside”).
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Her works have been recognized several times with the win of music awards, including a Billboard Music Award, three Brit Awards, and an iHeartRadio Music Award.
To celebrate her 38th birthday, we bring you Ellie Goulding’s biggest songs so far, excluding collaborations.
“Burn”
Co-written by OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder, “Burn” became Ellie Goulding’s first significant hit. The song was her first No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and reached the top 10 in other countries, including Australia, Austria, Germany, and Italy. “Burn” earned Goulding her first Brit Awards nominations for British Single of the Year and British Video of the Year.
“Lights”
In 2010, Ellie Goulding released “Lights.” The song was a sleeper hit as it debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 nearly a year after its release and reached the peak of No. 2 only in August 2012. After 10 years, “Lights” resurfaced in the summer of 2022 as it went viral on TikTok.
“On My Mind”
“On My Mind,” written by Ellie Goulding, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha, and Ilya Salmanzadeh, has an upbeat and infectious pop sound with electronic influences. The song reached the top 10 in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States.
“How Long Will I Love You”
In 2013, Ellie Goulding recorded a cover version of the Waterboys’ “How Long Will I Love You” for the soundtrack of the romantic drama film “About Time.” The song is a heartfelt ballad with acoustic elements that showcase Goulding’s emotive vocals. It peaked at No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
“Love Me Like You Do”
“Love Me Like You Do” is a song Goulding recorded for the soundtrack of the movie “Fifty Shades of Grey.” The song is, without a doubt, her biggest hit to date, being her best-selling in the US with 8 million units sold. It topped the charts in multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany, and reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also earned Grammy and Golden Globe nominations.
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