Bruno Mars' greatest hits - a selection of the best ones

Bruno Mars - popular Hawaiian songwriter and performer, an entertainer whose career began as soon as he learned to stand on his feet! At the age of four, Bruno was already parading Elvis Presleyand performing his songs, and you have to hand it to him - he was very good at it! In addition to the King of Rock 'n' Roll, he was greatly influenced by icons such as Michael Jackson and Jimi Hendrix. At the age of 12, he wandered with his father and brother across the . "the slums of Hawaii."and at 17 left his hometown to become a real star... He took the risky step of going to the Los Angeles right out of high school. His first label didn't see potential in him, however... in time, a star named Bruno Mars and it lit up so brightly that many people didn't even realise who this guy was and where he came from! And so, today we can list a dozen or two strong tracks by Bruno Mars, which climbed to the top of the top charts and brought their owner awards and new fans....

"24K Magic."

"24K Magic." with an electronic score in the style 80-х and a vocodom to be proud of. Daft Punkis a career highlight Bruno Marsa! A pure party anthem, it proves that Bruno can adapt to the sound of the latest pop hits while creating something of his own. Because of this. "24K Magic." won a Grammy Award as a record 2018 of the year!

"That's What I Like"

"That's What I Like" - the fourth song on the album 24K Magic, as well as the winner of three 2018 Grammy Awards: "Song of the Year", "Best R&B Song" and "Best R&B Performance"! In the song, Bruno tells the girl that he loves everything she likes. That includes beautiful beach houses, extravagant food, fancy cars... And he is ready to fulfil any whim of his "babe".

"The Lazy Song"

Song "The Lazy Song"who has become particularly popular due to months of inactivity in quarantine, displays a great sense of humour Bruno Marsa! A slacker anthem with catchy lyrics and cute whistling solos, it's the perfect song for those days when you "don't feel like doing anything" !

The music video is another relic of early 2010 pop culture. In it, Bruno and his crew (a group of monkeys in sunglasses and flannel shirts) dance around a cosy bedroom!

"Grenade."

The second single from the album Doo-Wops & Hooligans, "Grenade." became an instant hit upon release! It brought the track a lot of critical acclaim and Grammy nominations... Heartbroken, Bruno lists a few extreme acts to prove his love for his girlfriend. Unfortunately, she doesn't care...

In the video. Bruno dragging a heavy piano behind him while travelling a long distance... In an interview with Idolator, he also said:

"It's a heartbreaking, heartbreaking song, and I think everyone can relate to that. You're so in love with this woman, and you don't realise, 'What am I doing wrong? What am I doing wrong? Why can't I get that kind of love in return?"

"Just The Way You Are"

The first song that turned Bruno Marsa into a pop star, "Just The Way You Are" - is an affirmation to all women that they are beautiful, no matter what flaws they think they have. While the song features Bruno serenading a certain girl of his dreams, the Grammy Award winner purposely wrote such a song to be open to all listeners....

In an interview with Blues And Soul Magazine, Mars said:

"I'm a big fan of songs like Joe Cocker's 'You Are So Beautiful' and Eric Clapton's 'Wonderful Tonight' - songs that go straight to the point... And 'Just The Way You Are' is one of those songs. There's nothing mind-blowing about it. I'm just telling a woman that she looks great just the way she is! And let's be honest: what woman doesn't want to hear that?!"

"Finesse" (feat. Cardi B)

A 2016 track featured on the album 24K Magic…

"Treasure."

Inspired by a song by a French producer Breakbot "Baby I'm Yours.", track "Treasure" by Bruno Mars talks about the benefits of being intoxicated by love. It's a declaration to Bruno's woman that she will always be the centre of his attention! As far as sound design goes, there are some echoes of the disco era....

"Treasure" was released as the third single from the album Unorthodox Jukebox. The retro style clip is particularly memorable. Apart from the fun visuals, it features Bruno and his crew dressed in stunning red suits...

"Please Me" (feat. Cardi B)

Another valuable fruit of Bruno's collaboration with the hip-hop artist Cardi B!

"Uptown Funk" (feat. Mark Ronson)

"Uptown Funk." - best song Bruno Marsa (even though technically he's only a represented performer...).

"Locked Out Of Heaven"

Released in 2012 year the song "Locked Out Of Heaven" is a new wave, funk and reggae rock tale about the heavenly feelings a relationship can bring... Bruno admitted that the song was inspired by the legendary band 80's The Police... The track became a commercial success worldwide - it topped the Billboard Hot 100 for six consecutive weeks!

"When I Was Your Man"

Another song from Unorthodox Jukebox, "When I Was Your Man." - is an emotional ballad about a girl who ran away before Bruno became famous. He sings about how he hopes her new man treats her right: buying her flowers, holding her hand and dancing with her... Pretty much everything Bruno would do if they were ever together again. Bruno has stated many times that "When I Was Your Man" - the most difficult song in his discography because of the meaningful lyrics. The powerful vocals also make this ballad challenging, but Bruno pulls it off perfectly.

Although the artist has not commented on the inspiration for the song, careful listeners may notice that the opening chord is the same as the first chord in the "Piano Man" by Billy Joel. The music videos are also very similar. In "Piano Man," Joel is playing in a piano bar. Bruno Mars is playing his piano, but in a TV studio. The pianos they both play also have a glass of whiskey on them. Coincidence? We think not...

"Marry You"

"Marry You" - Is a fun tune inspired by the spontaneity of Vegas marriages! Songwriter Philip Lawrencewith whom Bruno started out, once talked about the making of "Marry You":

"We always thought it was a good and catchy song, but we didn't think it would have such an impact on pop culture. When we first saw one of those YouTube videos, it changed everything for us! Just the power of music... the power of what we can create!"

Originally released as the fourth and final single Doo-Wops and Hooligansthis track is about Bruno who falls in love with a girl at first sight!

"Leave the Door Open" (Silk Sonic)

A terrific track, recorded and beautifully performed Bruno in conjunction with his group Silk Sonic…

"It Will Rain"

One of the early hits Marsa... However, that doesn't make the track any less relevant!

"Wake Up in The Sky" (feat. Gucci Mane, Kodak Black)

This song reached number 11 in the Billboard Hot 100 and was five times platinum in America.

"Travie McCoy" (feat. Billionaire)

A track from 2010 that sounds really cool even today!