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Discover the personal favorites of some of pop's biggest icons as they reveal the songs from their catalogs that mean the most to them. From Miley Cyrus’s empowering anthem to Adele’s nostalgic ballad, these stars share the tracks that define their artistry and resonate deeply with their fans. Get ready to hear the stories behind the songs that shaped music history!
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00:00It's a little too soon, but I will say, I think number one is All Too Well, the 10-minute
00:04version.
00:06Welcome to Ms. Mojo.
00:08And today, we're diving into the rare and fascinating moments when pop heavyweights singled out their personal favorites from their
00:14own catalogs.
00:16The greatest love of all.
00:25Miley Cyrus, Flowers.
00:27I can promise a flower.
00:34Some artists cherish their deep cuts.
00:37Others highlight the one hit that changed everything for them.
00:40Miley Cyrus comfortably sits in the latter category.
00:44During an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music, Cyrus revealed that Flowers sits at the top of her own
00:50catalog.
00:51Well, Flowers is my favorite song.
00:52You're allowed to love your hits.
00:54You know, and when you love a song that other people love, that's like the most magical, close-to-God
01:02feeling.
01:02She explained that sharing a song millions of people love creates an almost spiritual feeling,
01:08and its overwhelming success gave her the confidence to finally make the music she'd wanted to create for years.
01:14It's easy to understand why.
01:16Flowers debuted at number one on the Hot 100, became the world's best-selling single of 2023,
01:22and earned Cyrus her first Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance.
01:44Billie Eilish has never shied away from uncomfortable truths, and that's exactly why your power means so much to her.
01:51In a 2021 interview with Rolling Stone, Eilish admitted she was terrified to release the song
01:57because she considered it her favorite she'd ever written.
01:59She said you were a hero, you played the part.
02:06The haunting acoustic ballad confronts emotional manipulation and abuse of power,
02:11themes that resonated deeply with listeners upon release.
02:14Seeing fans connect with the lyrics, particularly women sharing their own experiences,
02:19only reinforced its impact.
02:21You might not want to lose your power.
02:27Eilish wasn't chasing another blockbuster single with this one.
02:31She simply wanted to tell an honest story.
02:34Ironically, that honesty helped turn your power into one of her most impactful hits.
02:39You made me feel like it was my fault.
02:45You were the devil.
02:46Kylie Minogue, Love at First Sight
02:49After more than three decades of serving pop perfection,
03:00picking just one song couldn't have been easy.
03:02Yet when the hosts of Australia's Rikki Lee and Tim radio show
03:06asked Kylie Minogue to choose a favorite from her enormous catalog,
03:10she landed on Love at First Sight.
03:19The third single from her landmark Fever album,
03:23this sparkling dance pop anthem helped cement Minogue's early 2000s comeback
03:27and remains one of her signature hits.
03:30Everything went from wrong to right
03:38The pop diva explained that the track feels like it has her DNA in it,
03:42making it the song that best captures her identity as an artist.
03:45Considering how effortlessly joyful it still sounds today,
03:49it's hard to argue with that choice.
03:58If it was Love at First Sight with this list, why stop now?
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04:16Ed Sheeran has written enough wedding staples to soundtrack an entire generation,
04:28but one rises above the rest in his own eyes.
04:31Sheeran has named the 2017 track Perfect as his favorite song from his catalog,
04:36even suggesting it surpassed Thinking Out Loud.
04:39We were just kids when we fell in love, not knowing what it was.
04:47Speaking with GQ, Sheeran stated that he believes it's the song people will remember him for,
04:53and the numbers certainly support that prediction.
04:55The romantic ballad became one of the biggest hits of his career,
04:59topping the charts in over two dozen countries around the world,
05:02and becoming a first dance favorite for countless couples.
05:05Dancing in the dark, with you between my arms.
05:12For Sheeran, it represents his songwriting at its most timeless and emotionally direct.
05:17I don't deserve this, darling, you were perfect tonight.
05:25Adele, When We Were Young.
05:28Everybody loves the things you do, from the way you talk.
05:35For Grammy-winning pop icon Adele, the answer to this question isn't necessarily her biggest hit,
05:40but the one song that instantly transports her back to its creation.
05:44During an interview with ABC News, she revealed that When We Were Young is her favorite song she's written,
05:49because every performance reconnects her with the emotion she felt while composing it.
06:01She originally imagined the song from the perspective of someone attending a reunion at the age of 50,
06:06watching old friends briefly become their younger selves again.
06:10Adele even described it as simply a great song on its own merits.
06:20Considering how beautifully it captures nostalgia, that emotional attachment makes perfect sense.
06:26It's hard to admit that everything just takes me back.
06:32Britney Spears, Get Naked, I Got a Plan.
06:44Britney Spears has surprised fans with her answer more than once.
06:47She initially told her Instagram followers that the deep cut,
06:51The Hookup, from 2003's In The Zone, was her favorite song she'd recorded.
07:03Later, however, she changed her mind.
07:05In a now-deleted Instagram post featuring herself dancing to Get Naked, I Got a Plan,
07:10Spears declared that the Blackout track had become her favorite song she'd ever made.
07:23She admitted she'd listened to it again and appreciated it in a completely new way.
07:28It's certainly an unexpected pick,
07:29but Blackout is widely regarded as her boldest and most influential album,
07:33so it's not entirely surprising it contains her favorite track.
07:51When BBC World Service's The Interview asked Lady Gaga how she'd like to be remembered,
07:57she said she hoped her legacy would be making the world a happier place.
08:01Naturally, the conversation turned to Born This Way,
08:03a song that has done exactly that for millions of people.
08:14Gaga didn't hesitate to call it her favorite song she's ever released,
08:18even suggesting it may be the most important thing she's accomplished in her career.
08:22That's a remarkable statement from someone with countless Grammy awards,
08:26an acclaimed acting career, and one of pop music's most celebrated catalogs.
08:38Since its 2011 release, the anthem has become a lasting symbol of self-acceptance,
08:44especially within the LGBTQIA plus community,
08:47making it the defining centerpiece of Gaga's legacy.
08:58Taylor Swift, all-too-well, 10-minute version.
09:02I walked to the door with you, the air was cold, but something about it felt like home.
09:1010 minutes of storytelling so precise, it could make a grown adult sob in a parking lot.
09:15Of course, everyone, including Taylor Swift herself, agrees it's her best work.
09:20During a 2025 appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,
09:24Swift revealed that the extended version of All Too Well currently stands as the number one song
09:29she's ever written.
09:30I think I require a little bit of time to, like, appreciate my work in a way,
09:34and it's constantly changing, right?
09:35Too soon?
09:36It's a little too soon, but I will say, I think number one is All Too Well,
09:40the 10-minute version.
09:41She explained that she usually needs time before fully appreciating her own work,
09:46but this epic version had already earned that distinction.
09:49Originally a fan favorite from Red,
09:51the extended recording became an event in itself when it was released in 2021.
10:05It topped the Billboard Hot 100 and further cemented Swift's reputation
10:09as one of pop's greatest storytellers.
10:19Madonna, Frozen.
10:29By the late 1990s, Madonna had already reshaped pop music multiple times over,
10:34but Frozen, the haunting lead single from her 1998 magnum opus,
10:39Ray of Light, represented something more personal.
10:49Over the years, she cited the song as a personal favorite,
10:52partly because it showcased the vocal control she developed after intensive training
10:56for her starring role in the 1996 film Evita.
11:00My story's quite usual.
11:03Local girl makes good words famous, man.
11:12That newfound technique allowed her to explore a richer tone and expanded upper register,
11:18giving the haunting ballad an elegance unlike anything she'd recorded before.
11:22Combined with William Orbit's atmospheric production,
11:25Frozen marked a creative turning point,
11:27proving Madonna could evolve artistically while remaining unmistakably herself.
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12:07Whitney Houston, Greatest Love of All.
12:09I believe that children are our future.
12:13Teach them well and let them lead the way.
12:17There is no shortage of pop classics in Whitney Houston's discography,
12:21but one song always held a particularly special place in her heart.
12:25During a 1999 interview with Oprah Winfrey,
12:28Houston revealed that her favorite recording was Greatest Love of All,
12:31her soaring interpretation of George Benson's 1977 original.
12:35She included the song on her self-titled debut album,
12:38and upon its release as a single in 1986,
12:41it became one of the defining tracks that launched her into global superstardom.
12:45I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadows.
12:52Beyond its breathtaking vocal showcase,
12:55Houston clearly connected with its uplifting message of self-worth and resilience.
12:59Decades later, it's still regarded as one of the greatest vocal performances ever committed to tape.
13:12What is your favorite song from these pop icons?
13:16Let us know in the comments.
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