Tom Odell’s Best Songs in Order: Another Love, Can't Pretend & More

British-born singer-songwriter Tom Odell first began releasing music in 2012, with his debut album Long Way Down arriving in 2013. Since then, his emotionally charged music has captivated live audiences, reached global listeners through platforms like TikTok, and featured on numerous film and TV soundtracks.

Although it's hard to narrow down Tom Odell's top 10 songs, we've given it a go below.

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Tom Odell’s Best Songs in Order

10. Long Way Down

Long Way Down introduced Odell’s emotionally raw songwriting and piano-driven sound to the world, quickly earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and helped cement his reputation as one of Britain's standout singer-songwriters.

The success of the album also led to Odell winning the BRITs Critics’ Choice Award in 2013, a major milestone at the start of his career.

9. Grow Old With Me

Grow Old With Me has emerged as one of Long Way Down's most successful singles. The single was released on 13th September 2013 as the fourth single from the album. The song helped Odell win the Ivor Novello Songwriter of the Year award.

8. True Colours

Originally written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly and made famous by Cyndi Lauper in 1986, Odell’s version strips the track back to its emotional core with its simple piano backing track.

His tender, heartfelt interpretation received widespread praise and was featured in a UK advertising campaign for The Alzheimer’s Society, further amplifying its emotional impact.

Tom Odell’s True Colours cover has since become one of his most loved renditions, resonating deeply with fans.

7. Best Day Of My Life

 Best Day Of My Life was released in 2022, part of his first independent album after the ending of his deal with Columbia Records. The song also served as the title track for his fifth studio album, Best Day of My Life, released later that year on 28 October 2022. Odell co-wrote and co-produced the track with Laurie Blundell.

6. Can't Pretend

Can't Pretend like Grow Old With Me has achieved cult status amongst the releases from Odell's first album Long Way Down. Odell wrote the lyrics whilst in a dark moment of his life after a recent break up with his girlfriend. The track has been featured in several major TV shows, including The Newsroom and The Blacklist, helping to introduce Odell’s music to new audiences and boosting his visibility in the early stages of his career.

5. Another Love - Tiesto Remix

The Tiësto Remix of Tom Odell’s Another Love was released on 21 July 2023. Breathing new life into Odell’s iconic breakout single, the Dutch DJ and producer transformed the emotional ballad into a powerful dance track while retaining its heartfelt core.

4. Black Friday

Black Friday by Tom Odell was released on 22 September 2023 as the lead single from his sixth studio album of the same name, Black Friday, which followed on 26 January 2024.

The song is a delicate, introspective ballad that explores themes of longing, emotional burnout, and vulnerability in a digital age. With soft vocals and minimal production, Black Friday marked a shift towards an even more stripped-back and poetic sound for Odell.

3. Black Friday (Pretty Like The Sun)

Black Friday (pretty like the sun) is a remix of Odell's song Black Friday by Belgian producer Lost Frequencies. The remix was released on 19th July 2024.

Black Friday (pretty like the sun) juxtaposes dark imagery with hopeful lyrics, symbolising resilience and beauty amidst adversity. Co-written with frequent collaborators, Cityfall and Max Clivered, the song builds, ending with a melodic crescendo. The song is said to reflect Odell’s inner struggles with his self image.

2. Another Love - Tiesto Remix

Tom Odell’s Heal was produced and featured in the soundtrack for If I Stay (2014), a romance/ fantasy film starring Chloe Grace Moretz and Jamie Blackley. Due to the film's popularity and Tom Odell's simultaneous shot to stardom the track has over 391 million Spotify streams.

1. Another Love

Another Love was released on October 15th 2012, as a single on Low Way Down (2013). The debut single became a global hit, peaking at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart.

It re-emerged in popularity in 2022 due to TikToks made with the song as a backing track in the beginning weeks of the Ukrainian War. As of March 2025, Another Love has over 2.0 billion Spotify streams.

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