A seasonal playlist based on the songs which have been voted the greatest of all time by the public and industry experts.
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Breakups can be tough, but music has a way of making us feel less alone. As we navigate the ups and downs of heartbreak, there's no better companion than a playlist that speaks to our emotions. From classic ballads to modern hits, we're taking a journey through the best breakup tunes of all time.
Take That kick off our playlist with their 1995 single Never Forget - Single Version, a heartfelt tribute to a lost love. Meanwhile, ABBA's The Winner Takes It All has been a staple of heartbreak playlists since 1980, its soaring vocals and poignant lyrics capturing the pain of a fading relationship.
The 90s were a great time for breakup anthems, with Take That's Pray and The Spice Girls' Wannabe showcasing the era's mix of pop and R&B. Fast forward to the 2000s, and we have hits like Back To Black by Amy Winehouse, a soulful lament that showcases her incredible vocal range.
Of course, no breakup playlist would be complete without a few classic rock staples. The Rolling Stones' Honky Tonk Women and The Beatles' Help! are timeless tales of love and heartache, while Fleetwood Mac's Go Your Own Way may not be on this list, but Young Hearts Run Free by Candi Staton is, and it's just as iconic.
As we move into the modern era, we see a new wave of breakup anthems emerge. Taylor Swift's Cruel Summer and Harry Styles' As It Was are just two examples of recent hits that explore the complexities of heartbreak.
Throughout the decades, one thing remains constant: the power of music to heal and uplift us in times of heartache. Whether you're a fan of 60s soul, 80s rock, or contemporary pop, our playlist has something for everyone. So grab a cup of tea, put on your comfiest PJs, and let the music take you on a journey of love, loss, and self-discovery.
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| Pray - Take That | 1993 |
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| Girl From Mars - Ash | 1995 | INFECT24CD |
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| Into the Groove - Madonna | 1985 | USWB19903035 |
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| Waterfalls - TLC | 1995 | 74321298811 |
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| Frankie - Sister Sledge | 1985 | A9547 |
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| A Night to Remember - Single Version - Shalamar | 1982 | K13162 |
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| I'm Still Standing - Elton John | 1983 | EJS1 |
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| Good Enough - Dodgy | 1996 | 5818152 |
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| School's Out - Alice Cooper | 1972 | K16188 |
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| Three Times A Lady - Commodores | 1978 | TMG1113 |
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| Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me) - Train | 2001 | 6714472 |
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| Club Tropicana - Wham! | 1983 |
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| As It Was - Harry Styles | 2022 | USSM12200612 |
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| Layla - Derek & The Dominos | 1972 | 2058130 |
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| Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) - Kate Bush | 2022 |
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| A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton | 2002 | 4977542 |
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| Jumpin', Jumpin' - Destiny's Child | 2000 | 6696292 |
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| Everytime We Touch - Cascada | 2006 | 12GLOBE537 |
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| Glad You Came - The Wanted | 2011 | GBUM71104495 |
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| Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper | 1984 | A4290 |
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| The Avenue - Roll Deep | 2005 | RELDX19 |
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| Ghost Town - The Specials | 1981 | ||
| All Summer Long - Kid Rock | 2008 | MIUCT5988 |
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| Gasolina - Daddy Yankee | 2005 | 9883425 |
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| Colourblind - Darius | 2002 | 639652 | |
| I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas | 2009 | MIUCT3507 |
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| Only the Lonely - Roy Orbison | 1960 | HLU9149 |
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| Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home) - Paul Young | 1983 | A3371 |
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| That's the Way (I Like It) - KC & The Sunshine Band | 1975 | BOY99 |
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| All Star - Smash Mouth | 1999 | MIUCT8033 |
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| Papa Don't Preach - Madonna | 1986 | 7599205032 |
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| Drive - The Cars | 1985 | E9706 |
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| Listen To Your Heart - Roxette | 1990 | EM149 |
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| Cruel Summer - Taylor Swift | 2023 | USUG11901472 |
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| Rehab - Amy Winehouse | 2011 | 1709535 |
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| Alright - Supergrass | 1995 | CDR6413 |
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| Good Times - CHIC | 1979 | K11310 |
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| Cold as Ice - Foreigner | 1978 | K10986 |
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| Blinded By The Sun - The Seahorses | 1997 | GFSTD22266 |
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| My Sharona - The Knack | 1979 | CL16087 |
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| Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton | 1976 | K16730 |
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| Rock DJ - Robbie Williams | 2000 | MIUCT7591 |
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| House of the Rising Sun - The Animals | 1964 | DB7301 |
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| The Winner Takes It All - ABBA | 1980 | EPC8835 |
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| Baby, I Love Your Way - Big Mountain | 1994 | 74321198062 |
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| Mr. Tambourine Man - The Byrds | 1965 | 201765 |
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| Back To Black - Amy Winehouse | 2011 | GBUM70604698 |
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| There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart) - Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart | 1985 | PB40247 |
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| Black Magic - Little Mix | 2015 | GB1101500020 |
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| U Remind Me - USHER | 2001 | 74321863381 |
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| Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson | 2005 | 82876700842 |
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| You're My Best Friend - Remastered 2011 - Queen | 1976 | 2494 |
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| Rock Your Baby - George McCrae | 1974 | BOY85 |
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| Eye of the Tiger - Survivor | 1982 | SCTA2411 |
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| Young Hearts Run Free - Candi Staton | 1999 | CDREACT158 |
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| C'est la Vie - B*Witched | 1998 | 6660532 |
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| Two Tribes - Frankie Goes To Hollywood | 1984 | ZTAS3 |
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| The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby and the Range | 1986 | PB49805 |
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| So You Win Again - Hot Chocolate | 1977 | 259 |
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| Billionaire (feat. Bruno Mars) - Travie McCoy, Bruno Mars | 2010 | AT0354CD | |
| Kiss from a Rose - Seal | 1994 | ZANG52CD1 |
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| Sweet Little Mystery - Wet Wet Wet | 1987 | JEWEL4 |
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| Airplanes (feat. Hayley Williams of Paramore) - B.o.B | 2010 | AT0353CD | |
| Wherever You Will Go - The Calling | 2002 | MIUCT3714 |
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| Better Off Alone - Alice Deejay | 1999 | 12TIV113 |
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| What's Up? - 4 Non Blondes | 1993 | A8412CD |
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| Never Forget - Single Version - Take That | 1995 |
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| Get It On - T. Rex | 1971 | BUG10 |
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| I Love It (feat. Charli XCX) - Icona Pop | 2013 | USAT21202802 | |
| Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinéad O'Connor | 2023 |
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| I Don't Like Mondays - The Boomtown Rats | 1979 | ENY30 |
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| 7 Days - Craig David | 2000 | CDWILD30 |
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| La Bamba - Los Lobos | 1987 | LASH13 |
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| Honky Tonk Women - (Original Single Stereo Version) - The Rolling Stones | 1969 | USA176910010 |
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| A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum | 1967 | DM126 |
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| Livin' It Up - Ja Rule | 2002 | 0639782 |
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| Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley | 1987 | ||
| Livin' la Vida Loca - Ricky Martin | 1999 | 6672592 |
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| I Feel Love - Donna Summer | 1977 | GT100 |
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| Umbrella - Rihanna | 2007 | USUM70736771 | |
| Dreams - GABRIELLE | 1993 | GODCD99 |
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| God Only Knows - Mono - The Beach Boys | 1966 | USCA28600056 |
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| Maria Maria (feat. The Product G&B) - Santana | 2000 | 74321769372 |
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| Trash - Suede | 1996 | NUD21CD2 |
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| The River of Dreams - Billy Joel | 1993 | 6595432 |
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| Englishman In New York - Sting | 1990 | AM580 |
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| All the Young Dudes - Mott The Hoople | 1972 | 8271 |
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| Paranoid - Black Sabbath | 2025 |
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| Life on Mars? - 1999 Remaster - David Bowie | 1973 | 2316 |
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| Bad Day - Daniel Powter | 2005 | USWB10401971 |
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| Wannabe - Spice Girls | 1996 |
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| Kiss Kiss - Holly Valance | 2002 | LONCD464 |
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| Mo Money Mo Problems (feat. Puff Daddy & Mase) - 2014 Remaster - The Notorious B.I.G. | 1997 | USBV20580001 |
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| Help! - Remastered 2015 - The Beatles | 1965 | R5305 |
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| (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams | 1991 | AM789 |
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| Bring Me To Life - Evanescence | 2003 | USWU30200093 |
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| Glory Days - Bruce Springsteen | 1985 | A6375 |
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| Coffee & TV - Blur | 1999 | CDFOOD122 |
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| I Kissed A Girl - Katy Perry | 2008 | MIUCT5907 |
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| Cupid - Sam Cooke | 1961 | 1242 |
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