Bruno Mars Greatest Songs Zip
Vallie Brzenk
"Stop! Wait a minute..." Did you really think we wouldn't cover Bruno Mars's greatest hits on the Live365 blog? Besides Bruno spending time in the limelight recently due to his work with Silk Sonic (the R&B collaboration between him and Anderson .Paak that debuted during this year's Grammys), his solo discography is filled with hits, meaning a ranking is in order!
The singer/songwriter has come a long way since his early days as the world's youngest Elvis impersonator in Hawaii. Bruno Mars has eleven Grammys, four Guinness World Records, and a 3x certified Platinum album (24K MAGIC), and his iconic 2015 Super Bowl performance drew in a record-breaking total viewership of 115.3 million. On top of that, he has had seven singles reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with several others also peaking within the top 5.
A song that's been the background track for countless wedding proposals, "Marry You" is a fun-loving tune inspired by the spontaneity of Vegas marriages. The pop song features a unique use of wedding bells that make it stand out amongst other popular love songs.
In the song, Bruno tells his lady love all the things he likes. Those things include beautiful beach houses, extravagant foods, and fancy cars. While the background and lyrics of the song are simple, it sets Bruno up as a rich man ready to spoil his love.
Inspired by French producer Breakbot's song "Baby I'm Yours," Bruno Mars's "Treasure" is about the perks of being drunk in love. It's a declaration to Bruno's woman that she will always be the center of his attention, and features some disco-era throwbacks when it comes to sound production.
The bop was written by Bruno, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, and Phredley Brown, while production was handled by the former three as members of The Smeezingtons. "Treasure" was released as the third single from Unorthodox Jukebox.
The retro music video is particularly memorable. Besides funky visuals, it features Bruno and his crew dressed up in stunning red suits. They perform electric choreography, and even float through outer space.
Another song from Unorthodox Jukebox, "When I Was Your Man" is an emotional ballad about a girl who got away before Bruno became famous. He sings about how he hopes her new man is treating her right: buying her flowers, holding her hand, and dancing with her. Basically all the things Bruno would do if they ever got back together.
Bruno has stated on many occasions "When I Was Your Man" is the hardest song in his discography to perform because of the meaningful lyrics. The powerhouse vocals also make this a difficult ballad to belt, but Bruno pulls it off with flying colors.
The second single off Doo-Wops & Hooligans, "Grenade" was an instant hit when it was first released. It earned him lots of critical acclaim and Grammy nominations. With a broken heart, Bruno lists off several extreme acts just to prove his love to a girl. Unfortunately, she couldn't care less.
The first song that turned Bruno Mars into a pop star, "Just the Way You Are" is an affirming message to all women that they are beautiful no matter what imperfections they think they have. While the song has Bruno serenading a specific dream girl of his, the Grammy-winning songwriter specifically wrote the song to be inclusive for all listeners.
A song that hits especially hard due to months of doing nothing in quarantine, "The Lazy Song" showcases Bruno Mars's sense of humor. An anthem for couch potatoes with catchy lyrics and cute whistling solos, it's the perfect song for days when you "don't feel like doing anything."
The music video is another relic of early 2010's pop culture. In it, Bruno and his crew (a group of monkeys wearing sunglasses and flannel shirts) dance around a cozy-looking bedroom. There's awesome choreography, a cameo from a robe-clad roommate, and even gold confetti!
With an 80's-style electronic score and a vocoded introduction that would make Daft Punk proud, "24K Magic" is a highlight of Bruno Mars's career. A pure party anthem, it proves Bruno is able to adapt to the sounds of recent pop hits while creating something all his own. Because of that, "24K Magic" took home the Grammy for Record of the Year in 2018.
Calling this song "the invitation to the party" on his Instagram, he released the music video for "24K Magic" on October 7, 2016. In it, Bruno is joined by an opulent-looking squad living their best lives in Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Released in 2012, "Locked Out of Heaven" is a new wave, funk, and reggae rock song about the heavenly feelings a relationship infused with good sex and positivity can bring. Bruno has admitted the song was influenced by legendary 80's band The Police, and the track became an international commercial success - topping the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive weeks.
The fourth track on Mark Ronson's album Uptown Special, this song won the Grammys for Record of the Year and Best Pop/Duo Group Performance while topping the Billboard charts and selling over 6 million copies. And that's just in the United States alone.
Perhaps the best live performance of this song came when Bruno Mars crashed the 2016 Super Bowl Halftime Show with Beyonc. Bruno, Queen Bey, and Chris Martin from Coldplay got the "stadium shakin'" with an astounding trio rendition.
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