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Our Top 10 Snow Patrol songs list looks at the great rock and roll pop songs of a rock and roll band from the city of Dundee, Scotland formed in 1994. The group would become part of the new Britpop movement that started with Oasis in the mid to late 90s and into 21st century that has had fabulous success on both sides of the Atlantic. After releasing a series of independent albums in the late 90s, and early 2000s, Snow Patrol signed a major label record deal with Polydor Records in 2002. The band gained international fame in 2006 with the success of their massive hit single “Chasing Cars.” Over a twenty year period, Snow Patrol has released seven studio albums between the years 1998 and 2018. Our top 10 Snow Patrol songs takes a listen to ten of their best songs from that period.
# 10 – One Hundred Things You Should Have Done in Bed
We open up our top 10 Snow Patrol songs list with the very interestingly titled song “One Hundred Things You Should Have Done in Bed.” The guitar lick at the start of this song reminds me a bit of The Clash. The song was released on the album Songs for Polarbears. It was the second single released from the album. The album was released in 1998. It was the band first single of their career to chart. The song was a hit on the United Kingdom Singles Chart peaking at number one hundred ad The song also was a hit on the
# 9 – Ask Me How I Am
Continuing with our top 10 Snow Patrol songs list we take a listen to the great Beatles style sounding song entitled “Ask Me How I Am” The song was released on the album entitled When It’s All Over We Still Have to Clear Up. The album was released in 2000.. It was the first single released from the album. The song was a hit on the United Kingdom Singles Chart peaking at number ninety six.
# 8 – “Chocolate”
In the number eight spot our top 10 Snow Patrol songs list we present the song entitled “Chocolate.” This one is pretty intense with a great groove and guitar riff. The song was released on the album entitled Fallen Empire. The album was released in 2004. It was the third single released from the album. The song was a hit on the United Kingdom Singles Chart peaking at number twenty four. The song also was a top 40 hit in Ireland and The Netherlands.
# 7 – Just Say Yes
In the number seven position our top 10 Snow Patrol songs list is the song entitled “Just Say Yes.” There’s a great 80s style keyboard riff that fuels this very cool song. The backing vocals are sensational and add some real nice spirit to the piece. The song was released on the album entitled Up to Now. The album was released in 2009. It was the first single released from the album. The song was a hit on the United Kingdom Singles Chart peaking at number fifteen. The song also was a number one hit in the Netherlands.
# 6 – Called Out in the Dark
Landing in the number six spot our top 10 Snow Patrol songs list we present the song “Called Out in the Dark” This is a fun video that makes fun of making videos behind this very groovy song.The song was released on the album entitled Fallen Empires, The album was released in “Called Out in the Dark” was the first single released from the album. The song was a hit on the United Kingdom Singles Chart peaking at number eleven. The song also was a hit in Ireland where it peaked at number five.
# 5 – Signal Fire
It seems like every modern 21st century band get a song on a Spider Man Soundtrack album. At the halfway point on our top 10 Snow Patrol songs list is the very cool now part of the Marvel Universe song “Signal Fire.” The song was issued on the album entitled Spider-Man 3: The Official Soundtrack. The album was released in 2007. The song was a big hit on the United Kingdom Singles Chart peaking at number four. The song was an even bigger hit in Ireland where it peaked at number two. The song also hit number 65 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
# 4 – Take Back The City
At the number four spot on our top 10 Snow Patrol songs list we present the song “Take Back The City.” We love the melody on this acoustic guitar driven song. The song was released on the album entitled A Hundred Million Suns. The album was released in 2008. It was the first single released from the album. The song was a hit on the United Kingdom Singles Chart peaking at number six.
# 3 – You’re All I Have
Moving along on our top 10 Snow Patrol songs list we take a listen to the fabulous song entitled “You’re All I Have.” This is a powerful pop tune that is incredibly additive to listen to. The production is fabulous. Easily one of our favorite Snow Patrol songs. The song was released on the album entitled Eyes Open. The album was released in 2006. It was the first single released from the album. The song was a hit on the United Kingdom Singles Chart peaking at number seven. The song also was a hit in Ireland where it peaked at number twelve.
# 2 – Run
There is a bit of a early 80s Tom Petty vibe on this great Snow Patrol song entitled “Run.” The song was released on the album entitled Final Straw. The album was released in 2004. It was the second single released from the album. The song was a hit on the United Kingdom Singles Chart peaking at number five. It was the first top 10 hit of the band’s career. The song also was a top 30 hit in Ireland and The Netherlands.
# 1 – Chasing Cars
We close out our top 10 Snow Patrol songs list with the band’s most legendary and simply stunning song “Chasing Cars.” This one is haunting and yet so beautiful. “Chasing Cars,” holds the distinction of being the most played song in UK radio in the 21st century. This is a county that that spawned The Beatles and The Rolling Stones so that’s a pretty impressive feat.
“Chasing Cars,” was released on the album entitled Eyes Open. The album was released in 2006. It was the second single released from the album.In the United Kingdom the song hit number six on the UK Singles Charts. In the United States, “Chasing Cars,” would become the band’s only top 10 hit peaking at number five on the Billboard Top 100. The song also was a top hit in the countries of
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