Westlife’s Top 20 Biggest Songs: A Definitive Ranking

To celebrate the release of their album Wild Dreams, we delve into Westlife’s incredible musical journey to reveal their definitive Official Top 20 biggest songs of all time. This ranking showcases the enduring popularity of Westlife Songs and their impact on pop music history. Let’s explore some highlights from this impressive list.

One of Westlife’s early, upbeat tracks, “When You’re Looking Like That,” is a testament to their versatility. Interestingly, this song never actually charted on its own. It was released as a double A-side with “Queen Of My Heart.” Despite this, “When You’re Looking Like That” remains a fan favorite and a regularly streamed Westlife song. It impressively ranks as their 6th most streamed track with over 25 million plays and secures the 17th spot overall with 276,000 units from streaming and downloads. Notably, physical sales are attributed to “Queen of My Heart.”

“My Love,” claiming the 13th position, is widely considered an emotional tribute to Westlife’s Irish homeland. This ballad resonates deeply with fans and is their tenth most-streamed single, boasting 18 million plays. The music video is a visual treat, showcasing the breathtaking landscapes of Ireland, including its stunning beaches and the Cliffs of Moher, enhanced with some creative green screen effects.

The unexpected yet brilliant collaboration “Against All Odds” with Mariah Carey holds the 7th spot. This pairing of Westlife and Mariah Carey resulted in a stellar rendition of Phil Collins’ 1984 hit. Westlife helped propel Mariah’s version to the Number 1 spot in 2000, achieving 507,000 chart sales to date. Westlife revisited this successful formula by collaborating with Diana Ross in 2005 on “When You Tell Me That You Love Me,” which reached Number 2. However, this Diana Ross collaboration narrowly misses out on their overall Top 20.

After an eight-year break, Westlife made a triumphant return with “Hello My Love” in 2019. This catchy, Ed Sheeran-penned track signaled a successful comeback, reaching Number 13 on the Official Singles Chart. This was particularly significant for a band whose peak popularity predates the streaming era. “Hello My Love” is their eighth biggest single overall but stands out as their most-streamed song with an impressive 54.5 million plays, proving the enduring appeal of Westlife songs to a new generation of listeners.

“I Have A Dream/Seasons in the Sun,” a double A-side featuring two cover songs, secured Westlife the coveted Official Christmas Number 1 in 1999, marking the first chart-topper of the 21st century. Westlife’s rendition of “I Have A Dream” achieved what ABBA’s original couldn’t, as ABBA’s version peaked at Christmas Number 2 two decades prior. This single is Westlife’s fourth biggest, with 707,000 chart sales.

“You Raise Me Up,” a classic power ballad, takes the third position in Westlife’s top songs. While covered by numerous artists, Westlife’s version is arguably the most iconic and the only one to reach Number 1 in the UK, achieving this in November 2005. This rendition cemented its place as a definitive Westlife song.

“Flying Without Wings,” the band’s third consecutive Number 1 in 1999, epitomizes pop ballad perfection. From its soaring choir to Mark’s impressive vocals and the band’s signature pristine image, this song captured hearts worldwide. “Flying Without Wings” is their second-biggest single, boasting 800,000 chart sales, including 37 million streams, solidifying Westlife’s reign as kings of ballads.

Topping the chart as Westlife’s biggest single overall is their cover of Billy Joel’s “Uptown Girl.” This became their eighth Number 1 in 2001, achieving 1.1 million chart sales. The music video, created for Comic Relief, features the band in diner uniforms serving celebrity patrons, including Claudia Schiffer as the iconic “Uptown Girl.” The song’s success was boosted by physical sales due to its charity status, accounting for 67% of its total sales (748k).

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