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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2025 · 47 MIN

Best Song of 2015

from Great Pop Culture Debate

For many of us, 2015 feels like just a few years ago. But the reality is, we are now a full DECADE away from the midpoint of the 2010s. You know what that means: time for a potent hit of nostalgia, arguably more comforting than ever in these unprecedented times. Thankfully, 2015 was loaded with incredible music, including career-defining singles for more than one pop-music superstar, some strong debuts by new and fresh voices, and some totally unexpected bangers. So join us as we go back to a slightly simpler time as the Great Pop Culture Debate determines the Best Song of 2015. Songs discussed include: "Hello" by Adele; "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran; "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor; "Bang Bang" by Jessie J., Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj; "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith; "Ex's & Oh's" by Elle King; "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson; "Shut Up and Dance" by Walk the Moon; "Chandelier" by SIA; "Delilah" by Florence + The Machine; "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift; "I'm Not the Only One" by Sam Smith; "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift; "Bitch Better Have My Money" by Rihanna; "Love Me Like You Do" by Ellie Goulding; "I Can't Feel My Face" by The Weeknd.Looking for more reasons to become a Patreon supporter? Check out our Top 10 Patreon Perks.https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/blog/top-10-reasons-to-join-great-pop-culture-debate-patreonSign up for our weekly newsletter!Subscribe to find out what’s new in pop culture each week right in your inbox!https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/subscribeEpisode CreditsHost: Eric RezsnyakPanelists: Curtis Creekmore, Gary Jackson, Jake PitochelliProducer: Derek MekitaEditor: Eric RezsnyakTheme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch#2010smusic #2010snostalgia #music #popmusic #2015music #2010s #2010spop #songsof2015 #adele #edsheeran #arianagrande #jessiej #nickiminaj #meghantrainor #walkthemoon #samsmith #elleking #brunomars #markronson #sia #florenceandthemachine #taylorswift #rihanna #elliegoulding #theweeknd See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For many of us, 2015 feels like just a few years ago. But the reality is, we are now a full DECADE away from the midpoint of the 2010s. You know what that means: time for a potent hit of nostalgia, arguably more comforting than ever in these unprecedented times. Thankfully, 2015 was loaded with incredible music, including career-defining singles for more than one pop-music superstar, some strong debuts by new and fresh voices, and some totally unexpected bangers. So join us as we go back to a slightly simpler time as the Great Pop Culture Debate determines the Best Song of 2015. Songs discussed include: "Hello" by Adele; "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran; "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor; "Bang Bang" by Jessie J., Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj; "Stay With Me" by Sam Smith; "Ex's & Oh's" by Elle King; "Uptown Funk" by Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson; "Shut Up and Dance" by Walk the Moon; "Chandelier" by SIA; "Delilah" by Florence + The Machine; "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift; "I'm Not the Only One" by Sam Smith; "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift; "Bitch Better Have My Money" by Rihanna; "Love Me Like You Do" by Ellie Goulding; "I Can't Feel My Face" by The Weeknd.Looking for more reasons to become a Patreon supporter? Check out our Top 10 Patreon Perks.https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/blog/top-10-reasons-to-join-great-pop-culture-debate-patreonSign up for our weekly newsletter!Subscribe to find out what’s new in pop culture each week right in your inbox!https://www.greatpopculturedebate.com/subscribeEpisode CreditsHost: Eric RezsnyakPanelists: Curtis Creekmore, Gary Jackson, Jake PitochelliProducer: Derek MekitaEditor: Eric RezsnyakTheme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch#2010smusic #2010snostalgia #music #popmusic #2015music #2010s #2010spop #songsof2015 #adele #edsheeran #arianagrande #jessiej #nickiminaj #meghantrainor #walkthemoon #samsmith #elleking #brunomars #markronson #sia #florenceandthemachine #taylorswift #rihanna #elliegoulding #theweeknd See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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