John Legend Popular Song Ranking [2026]

Dare to DreamJohn Legend15rank/position

John Legend – Dare To Dream

From the ballad world, this is a song included on the soundtrack of the 2007 film Pride featuring John Legend (which was never released in Japan), so it’s likely that almost no one in Japan knows it.

In the movie, the protagonist’s transformation parallels recovering from the farewell of graduation.

As expected, his vocals are breathtaking.

For The First TImeJohn Legend16rank/position

John Legend – For the First Time

It’s ‘For The First Time’ by American singer-songwriter John Legend, which is used in a commercial aimed at overseas markets.

John Legend is known for initially not selling well but rising to the top on the strength of his talent.

His singing carries real conviction.

Green Light (feat. André 3000)John Legend17rank/position

John Legend – Green Light (Official Video) ft. André 3000

John Legend is a multi-talented artist who excels at everything from producing to being a singer-songwriter.

His track Green Light is a funk-tinged, electronic R&B song with striking synthesizers.

It’s a lavish collaboration that also features rapper André 3000.

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Made to LoveJohn Legend18rank/position

John Legend – Made to Love (Official Video)

A gem of a love song that celebrates the bond of two people destined for each other.

John Legend’s refined vocals resonate deep within listeners’ hearts.

Blending elements of R&B, soul, and gospel, it expresses the depth and beauty of love.

Released in June 2013 and included on the album Love in the Future, the track features Kanye West as a producer and crafts a distinctive sound world characterized by African drums and an up-tempo beat.

Recommended for those who cherish their bond with a loved one or are searching for a destined partner.

Ordinary PeopleJohn Legend19rank/position

John Legend – Ordinary People (Official Music Video)

When it comes to contemporary soul singers, isn’t John Legend the first name that comes to mind? Born in Ohio, he grew up with music in a church choir and has an unusual background: after graduating from college, he first took a regular job and then switched to a singing career.

By the way, he graduated from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania.

Being talented in both academics and music—talk about being doubly blessed! “Ordinary People,” released in 2004, is one of the signature songs from the early part of his career.

His style hasn’t really changed since then, so it’s a track I highly recommend even to those who only know the John Legend of today.

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She Doesn’t Have To KnowJohn Legend20rank/position

She Don’t Have to Know

This is a story of forbidden love sung by John Legend, who has achieved the rare EGOT.

The song portrays the feelings of a man who is consumed by a relationship with another woman—one his partner must never find out about.

Telling himself “She don’t need to know,” he wavers between guilt and illicit pleasure, revealing the fragility of his heart.

His sweet, beautiful piano and vocals only seem to heighten the anguish, making it all the more painful to hear.

This ballad is a track from his debut album, Get Lifted, released in December 2004.

On nights when you’re tormented by a love you know is forbidden but can’t stop, you may find yourself wanting to listen to it alone, in silence.

She Don’t Have To KnowJohn Legend21rank/position

John Legend ‘She Don’t Have To Know’

“She doesn’t need to know about us, right?”—a sly love song by a man who keeps his affair tightly under wraps.

It’s a mid-tempo ballad from powerhouse singer John Legend, who debuted on Kanye West’s label.

You’ll be captivated by his addictive, deep vocals.