“Moves like Jagger” is a song by American pop rock band Maroon 5 featuring American pop singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera. It was released as the fourth single for the group’s third studio album, Hands All Over (2011). The song was written by Adam Levine, Benjamin Levin, Ammar Malik and Shellback, and was produced by Shellback and Benny Blanco. Musically, “Moves like Jagger” is a dance-pop and electropop song and is backed by synths and electronic drums. Its lyrics refer to a male’s ability to impress a female with his dance moves, which he compares to those of Mick Jagger, frontman for the English band The Rolling Stones.
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Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe
“Call Me Maybe” is a song recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen for her EP Curiosity (2012). The song was written by Jepsen and Tavish Crowe as a folk song, but its genre was modified to pop following the production by Josh Ramsay. It was released as the lead single from the EP on September 20, 2011, through 604 Records. After Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber and his girlfriend actress/singer Selena Gomez tweeted about the song, it gained international attention. Jepsen was signed to Schoolboy Records, releasing her single in the United States through the label.
Train – Save Me, San Francisco
Save Me, San Francisco is the fifth album from California rock band Train and was released on October 27, 2009, through Columbia Records. The album was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on September 9, 2010 and as of April 2012 has sold 954,000 copies in the US.
Coldplay – In My Place
Music video: Coldplay – In My Place
“In My Place” is a song by British alternative rock band Coldplay. The song was written collaboratively by all the band members for their second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head. The track is built around thumping drums, chiming guitars and a chorus. It was released on 5 August 2002 as the lead single from A Rush of Blood to the Head and reached number two on the UK Singles Charts. The song reached number seventeen on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks.
Coldplay – Yellow
Music video: Coldplay – Yellow
“Yellow” is a song by British alternative rock band Coldplay. The band wrote the song and co-produced it with British record producer Ken Nelson for their debut album, Parachutes (2000). The song’s lyrics are a reference to band vocalist Chris Martin’s unrequited love. The single reached number four in the UK Singles Chart, giving the band their first top-five hit in the United Kingdom. Helped by heavy rotation and usage in promotions, the song thrust the band into massive popularity. “Yellow” has since been covered by various recording artists worldwide, and remains one of the band’s most popular songs.