Hey Soul Sister: The Best Music Videos

A list of the best music videos by the band Train, including their hit song “Hey Soul Sister.”

Train- “Hey, Soul Sister”

The music video for Train’s “Hey, Soul Sister” was released in 2010 and was directed by the band’s frontman, Pat Monahan. The video features the band performing the song on a moving train, with Monahan singing to a girl (played by actress Emma Bell) who is also on the train. The video received mixed reviews, with some critics finding it too cute and saccharine, and others praising its charm and catchiness.

Maroon 5- “Sugar”

Maroon 5’s “Sugar” is one of the most iconic music videos of the past decade. The video features the band crashing weddings across Los Angeles and getting the guests on the dance floor. The video is creative, fun, and really gets you moving.

Ed Sheeran- “Thinking Out Loud”

The songstress beauty of the natural world is on full display in this video for Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud.” Shot in black and white, the video features stunning footage of landscapes and wildlife, with Sheeran’s voice and guitar providing the perfect soundtrack.

OneRepublic- “Counting Stars”

‘Counting Stars’ is a song by American pop rock band OneRepublic from their third studio album, Native (2013). The song was written by lead singer Ryan Tedder, and produced by Tedder and Brent Kutzle. It was released to radio on June 11, 2013, as the album’s third single. On the week ending August 3, 2013, “Counting Stars” peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. The song sold 5 million copies in the US in 2014.

Justin Timberlake- “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”

The music video for “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” was released on May 16, 2016. The video features Justin Timberlake dancing and singing in a variety of locations, including a grocery store, a barbershop, and a street. The video also features cameos from Anna Kendrick, Gwen Stefani, Stevie Wonder, and James Corden.

“Can’t Stop the Feeling!” was directed by Mark Romanek and was produced by Timberlake’s production company, Free Solo Productions.

Bruno Mars- “The Lazy Song”

Bruno Mars’ “The Lazy Song” is one of the best music videos of all time. It features Mars lounging around in his pajamas, eating cereal, and playing video games. The video also includes cameos from many celebrities, including Jenson Ackles, Zooey Deschanel, and Josh Hutcherson.

Katy Perry- “Dark Horse”

“Dark Horse” is a song recorded by American singer Katy Perry featuring rapper Juicy J. It was released on September 17, 2013 by Capitol Records as the first promotional single from Perry’s fourth studio album, Prism (2013). Three months later, it was released as the third official single on December 17. “Dark Horse” combines the genres of trap and hip hop, replicating what has been described as a “Southern rap-techno mashup”. The song features a minimal production, with elements of occult and witch House.

The song became Perry’s ninth number one on Billboard Hot 100, and Juicy J’s first. Additionally, it broke Airplay Gainer records in both the United States and Canada; 18 weeks after its release in America, it topped Billboard Radio Songs with 182 million all-format radio audience impressions, which made it the longest rising No. 1 on that chart since Rihanna’s “Umbrella” in 2007–08; and in Canada, “Dark Horse” had the most airplay gains in a single week since Nelly Furtado’s “Promiscuous” in 2006. The music video for “Dark Horse” was nominated for three MTV Video Music Awards at the 2014 ceremony: Best Female Video, Best Hip-Hop Video and Best Collaboration. On March 5, 2015, the song won Best Original Song at the 57th Grammy Awards ceremony.

Taylor Swift- “Shake It Off”

“Shake It Off” is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift for her fifth studio album, 1989 (2014).[1] Released to radio on August 18, 2014 by Big Machine Records, “Shake It Off” serves as the lead single from 1989. Written by Swift, Max Martin and Shellback, the track is an uptempo dance-pop song that draws from hip hop and R&B. Its lyrical content pokes fun at Swift’s critics and haters, as she declares that she shakes off their accusing words (“haters gonna hate”) and stays “positive”. “Shake It Off” peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in its week of release, giving Swift her second consecutive chart-topping single in the US following “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”, and making her the only female artist to have achieved two back-to-back Hot 100 number one singles since 2010.[2][3] The single also topped charts in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom.

The accompanying music video was directed by Mark Romanek. The video features Swift dancing in various locations such as a school gymnasium and studio set; it was inspired by 1980s music videos including Michael Jackson’s “Bad”,[4][5][6] as well as Modern Family episodes previously directed by Romanek.[7] As part of its release promotion, Big Machine released remixes of “Shake It Off”, including a dubstep mix,[8] featuring English record producer Calvin Harris; this remix debuted on Harris’ radio show on August 18. Prior to its broadcast on August 19 by ABC Television Network during its live telecast of the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs),[9] it was made available online for streaming through Vevo. The video won Best Female Video at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.[10][11]

The song has been performed several times during Swift’s world tours: during her headlining The 1989 World Tour (2015),[12][13] during her Reputation Stadium Tour (2018),[14][15] in an acoustic version during her Lover Fest East show on July 25, 2019,[16]; in a stripped down piano version during The Manchester Men Show on September 7, 2019;[17][18],and once again during her Lover Fest West concert on July 21st 2020.[19][20]

P!nk- “Just Give Me a Reason”

This 2013 P!nk music video for “Just Give Me a Reason” featuring Nate Ruess of fun. is one of the most memorable and popular videos of the past decade. The video tells the story of a young couple’s relationship, from first meeting to getting married and starting a family. P!nk and Ruess’s emotional performances, along with the video’s catchy tune and clever lyrics, make “Just Give Me a Reason” one of the best music videos of all time.

Fun.- “We Are Young”

There’s something about a good music video that can really get you pumped up and wanting to dance along. They are the perfect way to get your groove on, and there are definitely some catchy tunes out there that are perfect for getting your groove on.

One of our favorites has to be Fun.’s “We Are Young.” The video features the band performing in a dimly lit club, with colorful lights and confetti flying around them. It’s a fun and festive video that is sure to get you moving.

Other great videos include Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk,” Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling!,” and Beyonce’s “Formation.” These videos are all fun, energetic, and sure to get you moving and grooving along.