21 huge songs which are turning 10 in 2024

So many great songs!

Sam Smith / Taylor Swift / Ed Sheeran
Author: Charlotte RoszkoPublished 24th Apr 2024
Last updated 24th Apr 2024

Back in 2014 it was a great year for music, with huge tracks such as Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud', 'Uptown Funk' by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars and One Direction's 'Steal My Girl' all coming out that year.

We can't quite believe that these brilliant tunes will be turning 10-years-old this year, but they certainly all sound just as good now as they did back then. To celebrate these iconic songs, we've compiled a list of 21 of the biggest hits from 2014.

21 songs which turn 10 in 2024:

Ed Sheeran - 'Thinking Out Loud'

Released in November 2014, 'Thinking Out Loud' was a huge hit for Ed Sheeran, reaching Number 1 on the UK Chart. In the music video for the song, Ed performs a dance with dancer Brittany Cherry.


'Thinking Out Loud' is certified 7x Platinum in the UK. The song also won the awards for Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2016 Grammy Awards.

George Ezra - 'Budapest'

'Budapest' was released in June 2014, the second single to be released from George Ezra's debut studio album 'Wanted On Voyage.' The song reached Number 3 on the UK Chart and is certified 5x Platinum.

Sam Smith - 'Stay With Me'

Sam Smith's song 'Stay With Me' was released in April 2014, the third single to be released from their debut studio album 'In the Lonely Hour'. The track topped the UK Chart and is certified 5x Platinum.


'Stay With Me' won the awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 2015 Grammy Awards.

5 Seconds of Summer - 'She Looks So Perfect'

Released in February 2014, 'She Looks So Perfect' was the first single that was released from 5 Seconds of Summer's self-titled debut album. The song reached Number 1 on the UK Chart and is certified Platinum.

Calvin Harris - 'Summer'

'Summer' was released in March 2014 and featured on Calvin Harris' fourth studio album, 'Motion', with Calvin singing the vocals on the song. 'Summer' reached Number 1 on the UK Chart and is certified 3x Platinum.

Ella Henderson - 'Ghost'

'Ghost' was released in January 2014 and was Ella Henderson's debut single. The track featured on her debut studio album 'Chapter One' and reached Number 1 on the UK Chart. It is certified 3x Platinum.

Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj - 'Bang Bang'

A huge collaboration between Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj, 'Bang Bang' was released in July 2014. The song was the lead single from Jessie's third studio album, 'Sweet Talker'.


'Bang Bang' reached Number 1 on the UK Chart and is certified 3x Platinum.

Meghan Trainor - 'All About That Bass'

Released in June 2014, 'All About That Bass' was Meghan Trainor's debut single. The song reached Number 1 on the UK Chart and is certified 3x Platinum.

Mark Ronson - 'Uptown Funk' ft Bruno Mars

A huge hit for Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, 'Uptown Funk' was released in November 2014 as the lead single from Mark's fourth studio album, 'Uptown Special'. The song spent seven weeks at Number 1 on the UK Chart and is certified 7x Platinum.


'Uptown Funk' was released earlier than planned in the UK due to Fleur East's cover of the song on The X Factor.

Clean Bandit - 'Rather Be' ft Jess Glynne

Released in January 2014, 'Rather Be' saw electronic music group Clean Bandit team up with Jess Glynne. The song reached Number 1 on the UK Chart and won the Best Dance Recording award at the 2015 Grammy Awards.


'Rather Be' is certified 5x Platinum in the UK.

Ed Sheeran - 'Sing'

'Sing' was released in April 2014 and was the lead single from Ed Sheeran's second studio album 'X'. The song was produced by Pharrell Williams.


The track topped the UK Chart and is certified 3x Platinum.

Ariana Grande - 'Problem' ft Iggy Azalea

A collaboration between Ariana Grande and rapper Iggy Azalea, 'Problem' was released in April 2014. The track was the lead single from Ariana's second studio album, 'My Everything'.


'Problem' reached Number 1 on the UK Chart and is certified 2x Platinum.

Sia - 'Chandelier'

'Chandelier' was released in March 2014 and featured on Sia's sixth studio album, '1000 Forms of Fear.' The music video for the song famously featured dancer Maddie Ziegler. 'Chandelier' reached Number 6 on the UK Chart and is certified 4x Platinum.

Rita Ora - 'I Will Never Let You Down'

Rita Ora's single 'I Will Never Let You Down' was released in March 2014. The song was written and produced by Calvin Harris and reached Number 1 on the UK Chart. It is certified Platinum.

One Direction - 'Steal My Girl'

'Steal My Girl' was released in September 2014 and was the lead single from One Direction's fourth studio album, 'Four'. The song reached Number 3 on the UK Chart and is certified 2x Platinum.

Taylor Swift - 'Shake It Off'

'Shake It Off' was released in August 2014 and was the lead single from Taylor Swift's fifth studio album '1989'. The track reached Number 2 on the UK Chart and is certified 4x Platinum.


The song was later re-recorded as 'Shake It Off (Taylor's Version)' for her 2023 re-recording '1989 (Taylor's Version)'.

Cheryl - 'Crazy Stupid Love' ft Tinie Tempah

'Crazy Stupid Love' was released in June 2014, with Cheryl teaming up with rapper Tinie Tempah on the track. The song was the lead single from Cheryl's fourth studio album 'Only Human'.


The song reached Number 1 on the UK Chart and is certified Gold.

Taylor Swift - 'Blank Space'

'Blank Space' was released in November 2014 and was the second single that was released from '1989'. The track reached Number 4 on the UK Chart and is certified 3x Platinum.

Olly Murs - 'Wrapped Up' ft Travie McCoy

'Wrapped Up' was released in October 2014 and was the lead single from Olly Murs' fourth studio album, 'Never Been Better'. The song reached Number 3 on the UK Chart and is certified Platinum.

Sigma - 'Changing' ft Paloma Faith

A collaboration between Sigma and Paloma Faith, the brilliant track 'Changing' was released in September 2014. The song reached Number 1 on the UK Chart and is certified 2x Platinum.

The Vamps - 'Somebody To You' ft Demi Lovato

Released in May 2014, 'Somebody To You' saw The Vamps team up with Demi Lovato. The track featured on the band's debut studio album 'Meet the Vamps' and reached Number 4 on the UK Chart. 'Somebody To You' is certified Platinum in the UK.

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