Ever heard of Peter Gene Hernandez? You most definitely have, as Hernandez is the real name of American singer-songwriter and record producer, Bruno Mars. This Hawaiian-born chart topper is currently in Singapore, where he will perform for three nights at National Stadium Singapore on the 3rd, 5th, and 6th of April 2024. Let’s celebrate this fifteen-time Grammy Award winner by taking a trip down memory lane and remembering some of his biggest hits. Buckle up, as Bruno Mars has an insane catalogue including seven number one singles, and since this hit maker is only 38 years old, he’s clearly just getting started.
Ranking Our Favourite Bruno Mars Greatest Hits From The Most Beloved To The Least
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1. Locked Out of Heaven (2012)
We can’t recall any other popular track that even remotely sounds like Locked Out of Heaven, before or since its release. The lead single to Mars’ second studio album, Unorthodox Jukebox (2012), its uniqueness is most likely due to the song’s blend of genres, mixing reggae rock, pop rock, new wave, and funk all into one. Listeners were clearly not put off by the different sound as Locked Out of Heaven sat comfortably at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks straight. As it’s also sitting at number one on our ranking, Bruno Mars has yet to top this track, in our opinion.
2. 24K Magic (2016)
From his third studio album of the same name hailed 24K Magic, marking a change of sound from Bruno Mars that eventually became par for the course for the superstar. 24K Magic showcased the R&B, pop, and funk influences of the album sonically alongside its party-loving themes lyrically. With this era, Bruno Mars might as well have worn a hat on his head that said, “I’m done with singing sad love ballads, I just want to have fun!” Honestly, we’re more than fine with that. The song 24K Magic won Record of the Year at the 2018 Grammys, while the album racked up seven Grammy wins, including Album of the Year. An iconic era!
3. Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars (2014)
Technically, Uptown Funk is British record producer Mark Ronson’s track which Mars is only featured on, but excluding it from a compilation of the greatest hits from Bruno Mars would be unimaginable. Instantly recognisable from the first millisecond of the song being played, Uptown Funk is a masterclass in 1980s-era funk music. It’s truly a feel-good song that makes you want to get up and dance, even if you don’t have the moves. Unsurprisingly, this major pop culture moment won Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2016 Grammy Awards ceremony.
4. Leave the Door Open (2021)
Who would’ve thought that a supremely successful solo artist like Bruno Mars would form a duo with another artist, especially with popular singer and rapper Anderson .Paak? Constantly surprising the masses, that’s exactly what Mars did in 2021, forming the critically acclaimed R&B and soul group Silk Sonic with the release of An Evening With Silk Sonic. Their crooning debut single, Leave the Door Open, was an instant hit that was played everywhere, adding onto Mars’ total tally of number one hits. Prepare yourself for the amount of Grammys this song alone has: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best R&B Performance, and Best R&B Song. And that’s just at the Grammys!
5. Marry You (2011)
It’s time for a little throwback. Bruno Mars’ meteoric rise to fame all began with his first studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010). The sixth track from the album, Marry You, wasn’t even released as a single in the United States, yet it has had a more lasting impact than most number one singles we’ve had in recent years. Think about it: when envisioning the perfect song to play at a wedding or during a proposal, we’d bet anything that Bruno Mars’ Marry You popped into your mind. This cheerfully optimistic track may have only reached number eighty-five on the Billboard Hot 100, but it will definitely stand the test of time.
6. Just the Way You Are (2010)
Imagine debuting your solo career with a song that has a message like Just the Way You Are does. Ever since its release in 2010, the whole world knew that Bruno Mars was destined for greatness. Just the Way You Are peaked at number one in multiple countries, including the United States, and is currently one of the best-selling singles in history. It’s lovely to note that a song about reassuring a woman regarding her natural beauty is so acclaimed and awarded, having won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the Grammys. Bruno Mars, you’re amazing, just the way you are.
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