Top 10 Hanson Songs

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Our Top 10 Hanson Songs list takes a look at a popular brother band. The group consists of members Taylor, Issac and Zac Hanson. They are a pop band who play their own instruments. They sold over 16 million records. They are best known for their single “MMMBop.” They have more than just that one single. Their singles include “Where’s the Love,” “I Will Come to You,” “Thinking of You,” “This Time Around,” “Weird” and “Penny & Me.”

The Hanson brothers got their careers by playing the piano. Isaac Hanson learned how to play the guitar. Zac Hanson played the drums and Taylor Hanson played the keyboard. They played at a music festival in Texas. They ended up getting signed by their manager, Christopher Sabec. Their manger tried to get the group signed to different labels, but they weren’t interested in signing them. They would eventually be signed to Mercury Records. They released two demos before they released their debut album.

Middle of Nowhere was released in 1997. It peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 charts. The album features the singles “MMMBop,” “Where’s the Love,” “I Will Come to You,” “Weird” and “Thinking of You.” Thanks to the success of “MMMBop,” the album went on to sell over four million copies. This Time Around was released in 2000. The album peaked at number 19 on the Billboard 200 charts. It features the singles “If Only,” “This Time Around” and “Save Me.” The album sold over 500,000 copies.

Underneath came out in 2004. The album peaked at number 25 on the Billboard 200 charts. It features the singles “Penny & Me,” “Someone,” “Lost Without Each Other” and “Crazy Beautiful.” The album sold over 350,000 copies. The Walk came out in 2007. The album peaked at number 56 on the Billboard 200 charts. The album features the singles “The Great Divide” and “Go.”

Shout It Out was released in 2010. The album peaked at number 30 on the Billboard 200 charts. The album features the singles “Thinking ‘Bout Somethin’” and “Give a Little.” Anthem was released in 2013. The album peaked at number 22 on the Billboard 200 charts. The album features the singles “Get the Girl Back,” “Nothing on Me,” “Get So Low” and “All I Ever Needed.” Hanson would go on to release several albums.

Hanson may have been known for one single, but they proved they could sing more than just one song. It may be difficult for fans to accept that they are adults know since they were kids when they got started. They were able to have record music as adults. They could have broken up the way other groups have in the past, but they managed to stay together. Our Top 10 Hanson Songs list will feature their best songs.

# 10 – Gimme Some Lovin’

The first song on our Top 10 Hanson Songs list is “Gimme Some Lovin’” from the Jack Frost Soundtrack. The song has a pop and rock beat. The loving song is about a man who wants a woman to love him. He’s pleading with her to give him some loving. The song is from the movie Jack Frost. You don’t have to watch the movie to get the message from the song. You can use this song for your everyday life. People all over the world want to know what it feels like to love someone so this song works.

Hanson covered this famous Spencer Davis Group track. They talk about doing different dances that were from back in the day. This song was written before their time, but they managed to give it a youthful flare. They weren’t old enough to be too familiar with the meaning of the song, but they pulled it off. The Hanson brothers are talented musicians. They play their own instruments in the songs.

They did an amazing job with this track. They managed to create the right sound for this cover song. They didn’t stray too far from the original song. They have more guitar riffs in their version than in the Spencer Davis Group’s version. Hanson’s version sounds more updated than the original version. Taylor and Isaac Hanson take turns singing the verses. Taylor Hanson sings in his tenor voice while Isaac Hanson sings in his baritone voice. Their voices blended well together. This is a decent cover of the song. You may not forget Spencer Davis Group’s version of the song which will always be the classic, but this one is fun for the younger crowd who are now in their twenties.

# 9 – Lost Without Each Other

The next song on our Top 10 Hanson Songs list is “Lost Without Each Other” from the Underneath album. The song has a pop and rock sound. The realistic song is self-explanatory. The track is about how you feel when your relationship is breaking up. He feels they are lost without each other. He doesn’t believe she’s over him. He’s not over her either. The lyrics paint a realistic picture of a couple who are about done with each other but can’t let go. They are miserable together, but they can’t stay away from each other. Anyone who is dealing with a breakup will feel the lyrics. The lyrics will hit you differently if you are confused about what to do when your relationship ends.

The theme for this song isn’t any different from other heartache songs, but they managed not to make it sound sappy. If you don’t believe in true love, you might roll your eyes at the lyrics. You’re in luck because this song isn’t exactly like the other love song on the radio. The lyrics will make you think. They may take you to the moment your relationship ended. You may find yourself thinking that they are talking about you. The rock music will keep the song from sounding too melancholy.

The music sounds upbeat considering it’s a breakup song. The brothers are gifted musicians. They know what they are doing when they are playing their instruments. Isaac Hanson’s guitar riffs are incredible. He makes you want to play along with him. He has the makings of an incredible rock star. Taylor Hanson is a maestro on the keyboard. He definitely knows how to tickle the ivories. Zac Hanson is no slouch on the drums. He does an excellent job playing the drums. Taylor Hanson’s vocals are outstanding on the track. He sings from the heart. He sings in time with the beat. His tenor vocals were just what the doctor ordered for this song.

# 8 – Penny & Me

The metaphoric song is from the Underneath album. The track has a pop and rock sound. The mysterious song is about how important music is in your life. Penny represents music and how it brings people together. It can make you feel good or it can make you think. The song is a tribute to music. Most artists talk about love between people. This song is an appreciation for music. Music can help get people through the toughest times. It can be very powerful and that’s what the brothers want the audience to take away from this song. If you didn’t know any better, this could have easily been a love song. It’s up to the listeners to take what they want from the song. The lyrics will touch your heart regardless of what you take away from them.

This song is proof the Hanson brothers can do more than “MMMBop.” The track shows their grown-up side. Taylor and Isaac Hanson were in their early twenties and Zac Hanson was a teenager when they wrote this track. They are talented songwriters. They were able to create a wonderful tribute to music. You can tell music plays a big factor in their lives. Taylor Hanson sings the song with a lot of passion. It’s easy to tell that they love music very much. He sounds similar to Jesse McCartney in this song. Taylor Hanson sings the song in his tenor voice as well as in falsetto. He can go as high as the mountaintops vocally. You can’t help singing along with him especially when he sings the infectious chorus. The chorus is an earworm that will stay in your head.

# 7 – If Only

The dreamy song is from the This Time Around album. It has a pop and rock beat to it. The simple song is about a guy and a girl who like each other, but are afraid to tell each other how they feel. It sounds like the beginning of a love story for young people. Some teenagers are afraid to open up about how they feel for each other. They will know they aren’t alone when they listen to this track. This is something most people have felt at one point in their lives. Hanson is basically telling you to go for it when it concerns love. They don’t want you to live with the regret of not going for what you want.

We have all heard love songs before, but Hanson takes the song to the next level. They talk about how both sides are nervous to get to know each other. Let’s get to the music. The music is upbeat and bouncy. The harmonica adds something special to the music. Taylor Hanson proved he could play multiple instruments. He plays the harmonica like it was made for him. Isaac and Zac Hanson are excellent on the guitar and drums respectively.

This has a 90s rock beat, but it doesn’t sound dated. It sounds like it could be on the radio or a streaming service today. It’s impossible to sit through this song and not want to sing along with the brothers. Taylor Hanson sings lead and the brothers support him in the background. Taylor Hanson sounds great singing lead. They collectively harmonize well in the chorus.

# 6 – This Time Around

The conflicting song is from the album of the same name. The track has a pop and rock beat. The meaningful song is about someone overcoming obstacles. They want you to go for whatever you want. It’s a reminder to do something great and go for what you want. They don’t want you to sit around and wait for things to happen. They want you to do it. This song will give you hope that you can accomplish what you set out to do. They want you to fight for what you believe in. Is there something you want to accomplish? Are you afraid to do it? Hanson wants you to know that you can do it.

“This Time Around” is the song we never knew we needed to hear. The song is appropriate for what’s going on in the world today. We need hope that we will succeed in life. We need to know that things will get better. Hanson were ahead of their time when they recorded this track. The verses were relaxed and heartfelt. It will give you a chance to convey the message they are sending. The chorus is loud and energetic. They take their time building up to the loud chorus and it was a great touch. It’s a very catchy track that you may find yourself singing even when the song isn’t playing. It’s amazing how their voices blend in with the music. They turn the song into a choir towards the bridge. It was a different touch, but they managed to make it work. Taylor Hanson’s voice shows maturity. He sings the song with a little grit, which works for a rock song.

# 5 – Weird

The next song on our Top 10 Hanson Songs list is “Weird” from the Middle of Nowhere album. The song has a pop and rock beat. The inspirational song is about someone who feels like they don’t belong anywhere. It’s a song dedicated to people who feel like outsiders. The person feels alone and wants to know that someone else feels the way they do. Hanson wants people to know that it’s okay to be different. You can stand out from the crowd. This is a track most of us can relate to if we’ve ever felt like we didn’t fit in with everyone else.

It’s amazing how Hanson was able to create such a deep song like this one. They were very young when they recorded this track. This song is overshadowed by “MMMBop.” The song is on the same album as their monster hit so it’s easy for this song to get overlooked. This song has a good message and would help anyone who feels like an outsider. It was recorded years ago, but it can still resonate today. People still feel like outsiders because they don’t fit in with what other people consider normal. The music is somber and fits with the theme of the song. Taylor Hanson pours his heart out in the lyrics. It makes you wonder if he felt like an outsider because he sings the song as if it hits close to home. He sings the song with a lot of soul, which you wouldn’t expect because he was young when he recorded it.

# 4 – Thinking of You

The moving song is from the Middle of Nowhere album. The song has a pop and rock beat. The touching song is about what happens in a relationship when you’re not together. He is thinking about the person he loves even when they aren’t together. He wants the person he loves to know that she’s always on his mind whether they are together or not. It’s a good feeling to know that someone is always thinking of you even when you aren’t there. The lyrics will melt the hearts of anyone. You would have to have a heart of stone not to be moved by the theme of this song.

Hanson created this magnificent sound when they were young. They proved they weren’t like the other boy bands that were out during the height of their fame. They wrote their own songs and played the music. They songs don’t sound similar to the other pop acts who were out at the time. All of the brothers get a chance to sing on this song. It was a rare treat because Taylor Hanson does a lot of the singing on their songs. They all get a chance to do something on the track. Zac Hanson sounds like a young Michael Jackson on the song. He doesn’t get much to do in the song, but it’s nice to hear all of the brothers sing on the song. Taylor Hanson’s vocals were strong on this song. It’s hard to believe this track was on their debut album.

# 3 – I Will Come to You

The stirring song is from the Middle of Nowhere album. It has a pop and rock sound. The comforting song is about someone being there for you when you need them. They are singing about being there for someone during their darkest hours. You may not be together physically, but someone will always be there. People who are dealing with depression could use a song like this one to feel better. There are so many people who are alone in this world and need to know that someone will help them. If you are feeling low and lost your way, you should listen to this song. It will let you know that you aren’t alone.

Hanson wrote this deep song for their debut album. It’s hard to believe that people their ages have such insight into the world. They knew the right song to create to give the world hope. This is the type of song you would listen to in order to feel better about your life. This is another song that is overshadowed by their smash hit. It’s a shame because this is a very good song with a powerful message.

The music is dramatic and coincides with the theme of the song. The music will keep you invested in the song. It has a magnificent guitar riff during the bridge. It will make your jaw drop. Taylor and Isaac Hanson sing lead on this song. They don’t have similar singing voices, but that works. Taylor Hanson sings in his upper register while Isaac Hanson sings in his lower register. Their voices blend well together. Everything about this song works.

# 2 – Where Is the Love

The one-sided song is from the Middle of Nowhere album. The song has a pop and rock beat. The mature song is about a woman who takes more than she gives in a relationship. He doesn’t understand why she’s taking so much from him and won’t give anything in return. This is a song that most people in relationships can probably relate to. The song was recorded from a male’s point of view, but females can relate to it too. It can be hard to be in a relationship when you are doing all of the giving and the other person is doing all of the taking. The lyrics to the song may open your eyes to your one-sided relationship. It may help you see the light and realize that you should or shouldn’t be with the person taking advantage of you.

This song was the next big hit after “MMMBop” was released. The song had big shoes to fill because of its success of that song. The song was played everywhere so this song had an uphill battle, but we think it won. The song was in the Top 5 on the charts so it did do well even if it wasn’t as high up as “MMMBop.” You can forget that Hanson was young when they recorded this track. It sounds very mature for people their ages. The song has a 90s sound to it, but it doesn’t sound dated. They are geniuses when it comes to music and songwriting. The chorus is catchy and is the highlight of the song. You will find yourself singing it over and over again. All of the brothers get their chance to sing the song. It’s always a good thing to hear all of them sing together. You can tell they enjoy recording together. They sound like they are having fun with the lyrics. This song is completely flawless. It could have been number one on our list, but you already know what took that spot.

# 1 – MMMBop

The number one song on our Top 10 Hanson Songs list is “MMMBop” from the Middle of Nowhere album. The song has a pop and rock sound. The thought-provoking song is about time passing quickly. They sing about appreciating what’s important in life. They talk about things fading away from you so you would appreciate it while you have it. It sounds like it’s a feel good song, but it’s actually a little depressing. They talk about the things you are going to lose in life. The only way to keep the things you’re going to lose is to pursue them. If you go by the title of the song, it seems like it would be a novelty song. You will have to listen to the lyrics to understand that it’s actually a deep song.

The song tells you that life will pass you by if you don’t take advantage of what you want. The music is upbeat so it’s easy to assume that it’s a happy song. If you dissect the lyrics, you will know that it’s a melancholy song with a bouncy beat. The music will take away from the sadness of the lyrics. It might have been easy not to take this song seriously because of the title. The title represents that time will go by in an instant.

This song pigeonholed the group. They would forever be tied to this song even though they’ve had other hits. Let’s talk about the vocals. Taylor Hanson sounds similar to Michael Jackson on this track. He sings in his high tenor voice throughout the song. The song has an easy chorus. They just sing the title and they scat. It’s a little hard to understand what they are singing when they scat, but you will still want to sing along with them. There was no way this song wasn’t going to be number one on our list.