13 of Pink’s most successful hits

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American pop and R&B sensation, P!nk has graced the ears of music lovers over the past decades with soothing songs that have received numerous accolades over the years. With a distinctive voice and impressive stage presence, P!nk has undoubtedly made a significant impact on the music scene.

Starting her journey by performing in small clubs during her early teens, the pop sensation has risen to headline sold-out tours worldwide. She’s currently on another hugely successful worldwide tour and Pink tickets continue to be in high demand for all our shows.

Her R&B-inspired debut single, “There You Go,” launched at the beginning of the century, earning much praise and reaching No. 7 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. Since then, P!nk has consistently released hits, showcasing her versatility across genres as both a solo artist and a collaborator with acts like T.I., Kenny Chesney, and Steven Tyler, not to mention the iconic “Lady Marmalade” cover with Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, and Mya.

Her signature raspy voice and strong songwriting skills have garnered her three Grammy awards, among many other honours. Tracks such as the carefree “So What” from 2008 and the poignant 2017 ballad “What About Us” have cemented their place as 21st-century classics — and the stream of hits continues.

Here is a list of P!nk’s 13 most successful songs:

1: P!nk- ‘Don’t Let Me Get Me’

Released in February 2002, “Don’t Let Me Get Me” is another successful single from P!NK’s breakthrough album ‘Missundaztood’. The music video, which has amassed 124 million views on YouTube, features P! NK as a school student resisting peer pressure and later facing similar challenges in the music industry. The track was certified Gold by the BPI in June 2024, highlighting its lasting appeal.

The song’s lyrics reflect P!NK’s resistance to conforming to early 2000s record label expectations, as evidenced by lines like: “Tired of being compared / To damn Britney Spears / She’s so pretty / That just ain’t me.”

2: P!nk – ‘Blow Me (One Last Kiss)’

The lead single from ‘The Truth About Love,’ “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” reached Number 3 in the UK. Co-written by P!nk and producer Greg Kurstin, the track earned a Gold certification in the UK. The accompanying music video has garnered 117 million views on YouTube.

3: P!nk – ‘Just Give Me A Reason’ ft. Nate Ruess

P!nk’s 2013 collaboration with Nate Ruess of Fun, “Just Give Me A Reason,” stands as one of her biggest hits, with over 1.7 billion views on YouTube. Featured on her sixth album ‘The Truth About Love,’ the song peaked at Number 2 in the UK and earned both artists two Grammy nominations and the MTV Video Music Award for Best Collaboration.

4: P!nk – ‘Try’

The song ‘Try’ from ‘The Truth About Love’ is one of her most successful songs, having amassed over 590 million views on YouTube. It peaked at Number 8 in the UK and earned a Platinum certification.

Written by Busbee and Ben West, ‘Try’ was initially intended for Kelly Clarkson, and Adam Lambert recorded it, but the songwriters felt he wasn’t the right fit and eventually pitched it to P!nk and she turned it into a sensational sound that made waves across TV and radio stations.

5: Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya, P!nk – ‘Lady Marmalade’

One of P!nk’s early major hits was the cover of ‘Lady Marmalade,’ recorded with Christina Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, and Mya, and featuring Missy Elliott. This version, produced for the 2001 film Moulin Rouge, became the best-selling song of 2001, topping the UK charts and achieving Platinum status. The song garnered wide popularity, surpassing 555 million views on YouTube.

6: P!nk – ‘So What’

The song, ‘So What,’ was from P!nk’s 2008 album ‘Funhouse. It was an emotionally therapeutic track that brings fond memories of our loved ones and partners whenever it’s played. The song gained global acclaim, accumulating over 458 million views.

Despite its theme of her separation from husband Carey Hart, he appeared in the music video, and they have since reconciled. The song won Most Addictive Track at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards, peaked at Number 1 in the UK, and was certified Platinum. P!nk has cited it as one of her favourite songs from her catalogue.

7: P!nk – ‘What About Us’

P!nk’s 2017 comeback single, ‘What About Us,’ was the lead track from her seventh studio album ‘Beautiful Trauma.’ It reached Number 3 in the UK and earned a Platinum certification. The music video has garnered over 357 million views on YouTube.

8: P!nk – ‘Just Like Fire’

P!nk’s ‘Just Like Fire,’ written for the 2016 soundtrack of Alice Through the Looking Glass, broke into the Top 20 in the UK and was certified Gold. The song was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Song Written for Visual Media. The music video has over 288 million views on YouTube.

9: P!nk – ‘Raise Your Glass’

Sev on the list is ‘Raise Your Glass,’ from P!nk’s ‘Greatest Hits… So Far!!!’ released in 2010. The song has amassed over 248 million views on YouTube and was written to celebrate her first decade as a musician, serving as a tribute to her fans. It was certified Platinum in the UK.

10: P!nk – ‘Please Don’t Leave Me’

Released in 2009, ‘Please Don’t Leave Me’ was the third single from P!nk’s fifth studio album ‘Funhouse.’ The track reached Number 12 in the UK and was certified Gold. It has garnered 186 million views on YouTube. The song, written during a rough patch with her husband Carey Hart, features the chorus: ‘I always say how I don’t need you / But it’s always gonna come right back to this / Please don’t leave me.’

11: P!nk – ‘Beautiful Trauma’

‘Beautiful Trauma’ served as the lead single from P!nk’s seventh album of the same name, released in 2017. P!nk explained the album title on Twitter: “Life is traumatic. But it’s also incredibly beautiful, too. There’s a lot of beauty still and beautiful souls.” The music video, featuring Channing Tatum, has garnered over 177 million views on YouTube.

12: P!nk – ‘Just Like A Pill’

‘Just Like A Pill’ was part of P!nk’s breakthrough second album, ‘Missundaztood,’ released in 2002. The song peaked at Number 1 in the UK and was certified Gold, with over 172 million views on YouTube.

13: P!nk – ‘True Love’ featuring Lily Allen

P!nk collaborated with British singer Lily Allen on the 2013 hit ‘True Love,’ which appeared on her sixth album, ‘The Truth About Love,’ released the previous year. Written by P!nk, Lily Allen, and producer Greg Kurstin, the music video has 156 million views on YouTube. Interestingly, this is one of P!nk’s least favourite songs.

 

Xsnoize Author
Mark Millar is the founder of XS Noize and host of the XS Noize Podcast, where he interviews top music artists and emerging talent. Known for insightful, in-depth conversations, Mark brings a passionate, fan-first approach to music journalism. Favourite album: Achtung Baby by U2. Follow on X: @mark_xsnoize.

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