10 of George Ezra's most popular songs to date

He's got three albums under his belt!

Author: Georgie HollandPublished 10th Aug 2024

George Ezra rose to fame with his legendary track 'Budapest' back in 2014, marking the start of a fruitful career for the singer and providing us with plenty of bops ever since! With 2024 marking the 10th anniversary of his debut album 'Wanted On Voyage', and his latest album 'Gold Rush Kid' marking his third studio release, when it comes to narrowing down the singer's biggest tracks, we've got PLENTY to choose from.

From his debut single, to massive tracks like 'Shotgun', 'Blame it On Me' and 'Anyone For You', take a look through some of George Ezra's most popular songs to date - and if you can't resist the temptation to have a little dance, we don't blame you!

George Ezra's most popular and successful songs to date:

10) 'Listen to the Man'

Released in 2014, this upbeat song was awarded Platinum by the BPI for 600K sales. The hilarious music video starred George battling for the camera with Sir Ian McKellen, who agreed to be in the video and lip syncs the lyrics throughout.


Watch the music video for George Ezra's 'Listen to the Man' on YouTube here!

9) 'Pretty Shining People'

Released in 2019, the amazing 'Pretty Shining People' is another Platinum certified hit! The cheerful track was accompanied by a funny music video showing George's demo track being marketed by a team of kids - from smile training, to outfits and dance lessons!


Watch the music video for George Ezra's 'Pretty Shining People' on YouTube here!

8) 'Anyone For You'

Released as the first single from his third album 'Gold Rush Kid', we were graced with the stunning 'Anyone For You' in 2022 as George made his grand return to the charts! Hitting Number 12 in the charts, the upbeat track was an immediate hit with fans!


Watch the music video for George Ezra's 'Anyone For You' on YouTube here!

7) 'Green Green Grass'

It's safe to say that George's hit 'Green Green Grass' is huge summer song, with the bop being released as the second single from his album 'Gold Rush Kid'. The playful tune hit Number 9 in the charts, and gives us total summer vibes!


Watch the music video for George Ezra's 'Green Green Grass' on YouTube here!

6) 'Come On Home For Christmas'

Who doesn't love a Christmas hit?! Released in December 2021 with Amazon Music, George graced us with 'Come On Home For Christmas'. The beautiful melodic track was a hit with fans, climbing to the Number 8 spot in the charts.


Watch the music video for George Ezra's 'Come On Home For Christmas' on YouTube here!

5) 'Hold My Girl'

George's sweet song 'Hold My Girl' was released in 2018, and after peaking at Number 8 in the UK Chart, it's no surprise that the melodic track is now certified 2 x Platinum by the BPI after selling 1,200,000 copies.


Watch the music video for George Ezra's 'Hold My Girl' on YouTube here!

4) 'Blame It on Me'

Released in 2014, George Ezra's 'Blame It on Me' has proven to be one of his most popular songs, peaking at Number 6 in the UK Charts. With a playful melody and stand-out vocals, it's no surprise the track has become one of George's most popular!


Watch the music video for George Ezra's 'Blame It on Me' on YouTube here!

3) 'Budapest'

George's legendary bop 'Budapest' is certainly one of his most popular, peaking at the impressive Number 3 spot in the UK Charts and becoming a signature track for the artist. The song's release back in 2014 catapulted George's music career, and has since sold over 3,600,000 copies in the UK becoming certified 6 x Platinum by BPI.


Watch the music video for George Ezra's 'Budapest' on YouTube here!

2) 'Paradise'

'Paradise' was released back in 2018, and is no doubt one of George's most popular songs, reaching Number 2 in the UK Charts! The upbeat track is now certified 3 x Platinum in the UK.


Watch the music video for George Ezra's 'Paradise' on YouTube here!

1) 'Shotgun'

Coming in at the top spot is none other than George Ezra's iconic track 'Shotgun'. Released in 2018, the track quickly flew to the Number 1 spot, becoming one of his most popular tracks of all time. The upbeat bop, with playful backtrack and feel-good music video, has become a signature track for the singer, is now certified 6 x Platinum by BPI, and has become the sound of pretty much every summer.


Watch the music video for George Ezra's 'Shotgun' on YouTube here!

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