Complete List Of Ellie Goulding Songs From A to Z

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Ellie Goulding has built a career as one of the most successful British pop artists of the 21st century, known for her distinctive soprano voice and genre-blending sound that merges synth-pop, folk, and electronic music. She grew up in Hereford, England, and was raised in the small town of Lyonshall, where she began writing songs at the age of 15. Goulding later attended the University of Kent, where she studied drama and theatre but was discovered by her future manager, Jamie Lillywhite, while performing at a university talent contest. Lillywhite quickly introduced her to producer Starsmith, who became instrumental in developing her early sound, setting the stage for her entrance into the music industry. Goulding’s career officially took off in 2009 when she signed with Polydor Records and released her debut single, “Under the Sheets,” later that year.

Her debut studio album, Lights, released in 2010, was an immediate commercial success, debuting at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. The title track, “Lights,” went on to become one of her biggest international hits, reaching No. 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and earning multi-platinum status. The album also included hits like “Starry Eyed” and “Guns and Horses,” which introduced her to a wide global audience. In 2010, Goulding’s growing popularity was cemented when she won the Critics’ Choice Award at the Brit Awards and topped the BBC’s annual “Sound of…” poll, two honors that mark emerging talent in the British music scene. Her blend of folk-influenced songwriting with electronic production made her a fresh voice in the pop world, quickly establishing her as a mainstay on the charts.

Goulding’s second album, Halcyon, released in 2012, marked a darker and more mature turn in her music, featuring emotionally charged hits such as “Anything Could Happen” and “Figure 8.” The album was later re-released as Halcyon Days in 2013, featuring additional tracks including “Burn,” which became her first UK No. 1 single. This period of her career also saw her growing international acclaim, especially as “Burn” topped charts and found heavy rotation in both the US and Europe. The single “How Long Will I Love You,” originally recorded for the BBC Children in Need campaign, further showcased her ability to deliver heartfelt ballads, broadening her fan base.

In 2015, Goulding released her third studio album, Delirium, which was designed to be a major pop record, featuring collaborations with top producers like Max Martin and Greg Kurstin. The album included “On My Mind,” another international hit that demonstrated her ability to master the evolving pop landscape. However, it was “Love Me Like You Do,” recorded for the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack, that became a defining moment in her career. The song reached No. 1 in the UK and No. 3 in the US, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance. Its success cemented Goulding’s position as a global pop icon, as the track topped charts in multiple countries and dominated radio airplay worldwide.

Goulding’s fourth studio album, Brightest Blue, was released in 2020 and marked a return to a more introspective and personal style. The album was critically praised for its lyrical depth and vulnerability, featuring songs like “Power” and “Love I’m Given.” It debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, proving her staying power in the industry. By this point in her career, Goulding had amassed a significant catalog of hits and was recognized not just for her commercial success but also for her versatility as an artist capable of shifting between genres and styles while maintaining her unique sound.

Beyond her chart achievements, Ellie Goulding has received numerous awards and honors. In addition to her early Brit Award win, she has been nominated for several other Brit Awards, including British Female Solo Artist and British Single of the Year. Her influence has been acknowledged with awards from the BMI London Awards for songwriting, and she has received Grammy and MTV Europe Music Award nominations. Goulding’s distinct ability to balance mainstream success with artistic credibility has earned her respect across the music industry.

Outside of music, Goulding is known for her work in philanthropy and activism. She has been an outspoken advocate for environmental issues, working with organizations such as the United Nations to promote climate change awareness. In recognition of her efforts, she was appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme in 2017. Additionally, she has been open about her own struggles with anxiety and mental health, using her platform to encourage conversations around these critical issues. Her dedication to both music and social causes has made her a beloved figure not only among fans but also within the broader cultural landscape.

With five studio albums released to date — including her most recent, Higher Than Heaven, in 2023 — Ellie Goulding has proven herself to be an artist of remarkable longevity and influence. Her career spans over a decade of evolving sounds and major international success, marked by numerous hit singles like “Lights,” “Burn,” “Love Me Like You Do,” and “On My Mind.” More than just a pop star, Goulding has consistently used her voice for both artistic expression and meaningful advocacy, making her one of the most respected and multi-dimensional artists in modern music.

Complete List Of Ellie Goulding Songs From A to Z

Aftertaste – Delirium – 2015
All by Myself (with Alok and Sigala) – Higher Than Heaven (Deluxe Edition) – 2023
Anything Could Happen – Halcyon – 2012
Anything Could Happen (White Sea Remix) – Halcyon (Tesco Exclusive Edition) – 2012
Animal – Lights (Bright Lights Edition) – 2010
Army – Delirium – 2015
Around U – Delirium – 2015
Atlantis – Halcyon – 2012
Believe Me – Lights (Bright Lights Edition) – 2010
Better Man – Higher Than Heaven (Deluxe Edition) – 2023
Bleach – Brightest Blue – 2020
Brightest Blue – Brightest Blue – 2020
Burn – Halcyon (2013 Reissue) – 2012
By the End of the Night – Higher Than Heaven – 2023
Close to Me (with Diplo featuring Swae Lee) – Brightest Blue – 2020
Close to Me (Red Velvet Remix) (with Diplo featuring Red Velvet) – Brightest Blue (Japanese Version) – 2020
Codes – Delirium – 2015
Cure for Love – Higher Than Heaven – 2023
Cyan – Brightest Blue – 2020
Dead in the Water – Halcyon – 2012
Devotion – Delirium – 2015
Don’t Need Nobody – Delirium – 2015
Don’t Panic – Delirium – 2015
Don’t Say a Word – Halcyon – 2012
Easy Lover (featuring Big Sean) – Higher Than Heaven – 2023
Every Time You Go – Lights – 2010
Explosions – Halcyon – 2012
Figure 8 – Halcyon – 2012
Flux – Brightest Blue – 2020
Goodness Gracious – Halcyon (2013 Reissue) – 2012
Guns and Horses – Lights – 2010
Halcyon – Halcyon – 2012
Hanging On – Halcyon – 2012
Hanging On (Ahadadream Remix) – Halcyon (International Spotify Edition) – 2012
Hanging On (Draper Remix) – Halcyon (Tesco Exclusive Edition) – 2012
Hanging On (featuring Tinie Tempah) – Halcyon (Tesco Exclusive/UK Deluxe Edition) – 2012
Hate Me (with Juice Wrld) – Brightest Blue – 2020
Heal – Delirium (Deluxe Edition) – 2015
High for This – Halcyon (UK Special Edition) – 2012
Higher Than Heaven – Higher Than Heaven – 2023
Holding On for Life – Delirium – 2015
Home – Lights (Bright Lights Edition) – 2010
How Deep Is Too Deep – Brightest Blue – 2020
How Long – Higher Than Heaven – 2023
Human – Lights (Bright Lights Edition) – 2010
I Do What I Love – Delirium (Deluxe Edition) – 2015
I Know You Care – Halcyon – 2012
I Need Your Love (Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding) – Halcyon (Bonus Track/2013 Reissue) – 2012
I’ll Hold My Breath – Lights – 2010
In My City – Halcyon (UK Deluxe Edition) – 2012
Intuition – Higher Than Heaven (Deluxe Edition) – 2023
Intro (Delirium) – Delirium – 2015
Joy – Halcyon – 2012
Just for You – Higher Than Heaven – 2023
Keep On Dancin’ – Delirium – 2015
Let It Die – Delirium (Target Exclusive Deluxe Edition) – 2015
Let It Die – Higher Than Heaven – 2023
Lights – Lights (European iTunes/Vinyl Edition) – 2010
Lights (Pnau Remix) – Halcyon (UK Deluxe Edition) – 2012
Lights (Single Version) – Lights (Bright Lights Edition) – 2010
Lights (Single Version) – Halcyon (International Edition/2013 Reissue) – 2012
Like a Saviour – Higher Than Heaven – 2023
Little Dreams – Lights (Bright Lights Edition) – 2010
Lost and Found – Delirium – 2015
Love Goes On – Higher Than Heaven – 2023
Love I’m Given – Brightest Blue – 2020
Love Me Like You Do – Delirium – 2015
Midnight Dreams – Higher Than Heaven – 2023
My Blood – Halcyon – 2012
New Heights – Brightest Blue – 2020
Ode to Myself – Brightest Blue – 2020
On My Mind – Delirium – 2015
Only You – Halcyon – 2012
Outside (Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding) – Delirium (Deluxe Edition) – 2015
Overture – Brightest Blue – 2020
Paradise – Delirium (Deluxe Edition) – 2015
Power – Brightest Blue – 2020
Powerful (Major Lazer featuring Ellie Goulding and Tarrus Riley) – Delirium (North American Deluxe Edition) – 2015
Ritual – Halcyon (UK Deluxe Edition) – 2012
Roscoe (Acoustic) – Lights (German iTunes Edition) – 2010
Salt Skin – Lights – 2010
Scream It Out – Delirium – 2015
Sixteen – Brightest Blue (International Digital Edition) – 2020
Slow Grenade (featuring Lauv) – Brightest Blue – 2020
Something in the Way You Move – Delirium – 2015
Start (featuring Serpentwithfeet) – Brightest Blue – 2020
Starry Eyed – Lights – 2010
Starry Eyed (AN21 and Max Vangeli Remix) – Lights (European iTunes Edition) – 2010
Stay Awake – Halcyon (Tesco Exclusive Edition) – 2012
Tastes Like You – Higher Than Heaven (Deluxe Edition) – 2023
Temptation – Higher Than Heaven (Deluxe Edition) – 2023
The Ending – Halcyon (UK Special Edition) – 2012
The Greatest – Delirium (Deluxe Edition) – 2015
This Love (Will Be Your Downfall) – Lights – 2010
Tides – Brightest Blue – 2020
Two Years Ago – Delirium (Target Exclusive Deluxe Edition) – 2015
Under the Sheets – Lights – 2010
Under the Sheets (Baby Monster Remix) – Lights (European iTunes Edition) – 2010
Waiting for It – Higher Than Heaven – 2023
We Can’t Move to This – Delirium – 2015
Wine Drunk – Brightest Blue – 2020
Winner – Delirium (Deluxe Edition) – 2015
Without Your Love – Halcyon (UK Deluxe Edition) – 2012
Woman – Brightest Blue – 2020
Worry About Me (featuring Blackbear) – Brightest Blue – 2020
The Writer – Lights – 2010
Wish I Stayed – Lights – 2010
Wish I Stayed (Acoustic) – Lights (German iTunes Edition) – 2010
Your Biggest Mistake – Lights – 2010
Your Song – Lights (Bright Lights Edition) – 2010
Your Song – Halcyon (Austrian iTunes Store) – 2012