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  30 Smash Hit Songs REJECTED by Other Artists

  Ever wonder which smash hits almost went to other artists? From Britney Spears' "...Baby One More Time" to Rihanna's "Umbrella", we're diving into iconic songs that were initially rejected! Discover which singers passed on these legendary tracks and how they found their way to the artists we know and love. Get ready for some surprising revelations and near-miss musical moments! Which song would you have liked to hear by a different artist?

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• Top 10 Hit Pop Songs Rejected By Other Artists

  These hit songs would've sounded much different if other artists hadn't rejected them. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most popular songs you might be surprised to learn were offered to other singers before being sung by the ones we associate them with today.

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• Top 10 Hit Songs Rejected By Other Artists – Best of WatchMojo

  How lucky we were these songs fell into the right hands. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Hit Songs Rejected by Other Artists.

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• Top 10 Hit Songs Rejected by Other Artists

  How lucky we were these songs fell into the right hands. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Hit Songs Rejected by Other Artists.

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• Top 20 Smash Hit Songs REJECTED by Other Artists

  These artists must be kicking themselves for passing on these hit songs. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most popular tracks that went on to become major hits even though they were initially written for and/or passed on by other musicians.

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• Top 10 Hit Songs By Artists You've Never Heard Of

  You know the song, but who sings it? It’s time to rediscover those unforgettable tracks whose creators slipped out of the spotlight. For this list, we’re revisiting the iconic songs everyone knows but few remember who performed them. Featuring classics from disco, synth-pop, and beyond, get ready to relive the hits that took over the charts—even if the artists themselves didn’t stick around.

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• Top 10 Hit Songs Artists Recorded in Other Languages

  These songs translated flawlessly. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for times artists showed off their multilingual prowess, dropping their bangers in other languages.

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• Top 10 Artists That Hate Their Own Songs

  Just because you wrote it doesn’t mean you like it. Welcome to WatchMojo.com and today we’ll be counting down our picks for the Top 10 Artists that Hate Their Own Songs.

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• Top 20 Artists That Hate Their Own Songs

  Whether they’re sick of playing them or regret writing them, the artists don’t take kindly to these hits. For this list, we’ll be looking at any tracks that musicians have reservations about. Our countdown includes Vanessa Carlton, Lorde, Radiohead, Miley Cyrus, Elton John, and more!

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• Top 20 Artists That Hate Their Own Songs

  Whether they’re sick of playing them or regret writing them, the artists don’t take kindly to these hits. For this list, we’ll be looking at any tracks that musicians have reservations about.

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• Top 10 Artists You Didn't Know Wrote Broadway Songs

  From pop icons to rock legends, we're diving into the surprising world of musicians who've written Broadway musicals. Discover how artists like Sting, Cyndi Lauper, and Randy Newman traded chart-toppers for show tunes in this unexpected musical journey!

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• Top 10 Artists You Didn't Know Wrote for K-Pop

  Who knew these artists wrote for K-pop? For this list, we’ll be looking at popular musicians’ lesser-known writing and producing credits that led to some of your favorite K-pop hits.

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• 20 Female Artists Who Died Too Soon

  These female artists died far too soon. For this list, we’ll be looking at the most prominent female artists that died young, tragically, and/or unexpectedly.

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• Top 20 Artists With The Best Music Videos

  These musical artists rock! Sorry, we had to. For this list, we’ll be looking at artists who put out groundbreaking, boundary-pushing music videos throughout their careers.

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• 5 Artists with Break-Out Debuts & 5 Who Took Years to Peak

  From overnight sensations to slow-burning talents, the path to pop stardom isn't always the same! Join us as we countdown the modern music stars who either skyrocketed to fame with their debuts or took the scenic route to success. Our list features artists who conquered the charts immediately and those who persevered through years of grinding before reaching their peak.

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