Few bands have enjoyed the longevity of Maroon 5. Since bursting onto the scene in the early 2000s, Adam Levine and company have evolved from a pop-rock band into one of the most successful hit-making acts of the streaming era. With dozens of chart-toppers and billions of streams, these five songs stand out as the band’s biggest and most influential hits.
1. Girls Like You (feat. Cardi B) (2018)
If one song defines Maroon 5’s streaming dominance, it’s “Girls Like You.”
The collaboration with Cardi B became a worldwide phenomenon, spending seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 while its music video amassed billions of YouTube views. The all-star video featuring celebrities, athletes, and activists helped make it one of the most recognizable pop songs of the late 2010s.
Why It’s Iconic
- Seven weeks at No. 1
- One of the band’s most-streamed songs
- Multi-platinum worldwide
- Billions of YouTube views
2. Sugar (2015)
Who could forget the surprise wedding performances?
The music video for “Sugar” became an instant classic as Maroon 5 crashed real weddings across Los Angeles. The feel-good concept, paired with an irresistibly catchy chorus, helped the song become one of the band’s signature hits.
Why It’s Iconic
- Top 10 hit worldwide
- Viral music video
- Wedding playlist favorite
- Over 4 billion YouTube views
3. Moves Like Jagger (feat. Christina Aguilera) (2011)
This song marked Maroon 5’s transition from pop-rock to full-fledged dance-pop superstars.
Featuring Christina Aguilera, “Moves Like Jagger” dominated radio stations around the globe and introduced a new generation of fans to the band.
Why It’s Iconic
- No. 1 in more than a dozen countries
- One of the best-selling singles of 2011
- Massive international success
4. She Will Be Loved (2004)
Long before the dance-pop era, “She Will Be Loved” established Maroon 5 as one of the defining bands of the 2000s.
Its emotional lyrics, memorable melody, and Adam Levine’s distinctive vocals helped turn the song into a timeless pop-rock classic that remains a radio staple today.
Why It’s Iconic
- Breakout global hit
- One of the band’s signature ballads
- Continues to be one of their most-played classics
5. Memories (2019)
Released as a tribute to the band’s late manager Jordan Feldstein, “Memories” connected with audiences through its heartfelt lyrics and universally relatable message.
Built around the melody of Pachelbel’s Canon in D, the song became another worldwide smash and one of Maroon 5’s biggest streaming successes.
Why It’s Iconic
- Multi-platinum global hit
- Billions of streams
- Popular at celebrations and memorial events alike
Honorable Mentions
These fan favorites also helped define Maroon 5’s incredible career:
- This Love
- Payphone (feat. Wiz Khalifa)
- Animals
- One More Night
- Maps
- Sunday Morning
- Don’t Wanna Know (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
- What Lovers Do (feat. SZA)
Popstar Now’s Take
Maroon 5 has mastered the art of reinvention. From the soulful pop-rock of Songs About Jane to chart-topping collaborations with some of music’s biggest stars, the band has remained relevant for more than two decades.
While longtime fans may prefer classics like “This Love” or “She Will Be Loved,” there’s no denying that songs like “Girls Like You,” “Sugar,” and “Memories” helped introduce Maroon 5 to a whole new generation of listeners.
Whether you’re revisiting old favorites or discovering them for the first time, these five songs represent the very best of one of pop music’s most enduring bands.
🎧 Popstar Now Playlist
Add these essentials to your playlist:
- Girls Like You (feat. Cardi B)
- Sugar
- Moves Like Jagger (feat. Christina Aguilera)
- She Will Be Loved
- Memories
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