Posted July 22, 201510 yr http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/feature/...~pjdlNxpA7kEK16 Five years ago today (July 23), five ordinary teenagers were grouped together at the boot camp stages of The X Factor. Little did One Direction know at that point that they'd go on to become a pop culture phenomenon, selling millions of records and headlining stadiums the world over. To mark the fifth anniversary of their inception, Digital Spy has undertaken the task of ranking all of their singles to date from worst to best. 14. 'Gotta Be You' Released: November 11, 2011 UK chart peak: No.3 After the insane break out success of 'What Makes You Beautiful', its follow-up 'Gotta Be You' felt a bit damp in comparison. The five-piece gave good cheeky, heartthrob in their debut music video, so this came across too sentimental and soppy for a group who were becoming known for their cheeky behaviour. 13. 'More Than This' Released: May 25, 2012 UK chart peak: No.86 By the time One Direction released 'More Than This' from their debut album, they had already became household names the world over. If anything, this release was to capitalise on the 1D phenomenon in its international infancy, helping to keep momentum over the summer while the guys recorded their second collection (as well as push the accompanying tour DVD). That's not to say it isn't a formidable ballad, and as this live music video shows, Zayn's runs for the final chorus always managed to send the fans into a frenzy. 12. 'Steal My Girl' Released: September 29, 2014 UK chart peak: No.3 By 2014 expectations for a One Direction lead single were incredibly high, and although 'Steal My Girl' has an infuriatingly catchy chorus laced with kitsch '70s piano lines, it didn't have enough ridiculously bonkers flair as its accompanying music video suggests. That being said, it still introduced its parent album Four relatively well, and always gets a huge reaction at their headline shows. 11. 'Live While We're Young' Released: September 28, 2012 UK chart peak: No.3 This was the moment One Direction really had to justify the hype and prove that they weren't just another disposable boyband who disappear after one album. While 'Live While We're Young' just misses out on the Top 10 in our ranking, upon its release it broke and set a whole raft of world records. As soon as it was available to pre-order on iTunes that summer it became the fastest-selling pre-order single in history and topping advance sales charts in 40 countries. Then as the music video premiered on Vevo the next month it broke Justin Bieber's record for the most views during its first 24 hours of being online. Adding to that, its No.3 debut on the Hot 100 became the highest ever bow by a UK group in the chart's history. 10. 'Little Things' Released: December 3, 2012 Chart peak: No.1 Initially a reject from Ed Sheeran's debut album +, the red-headed troubadour allowed One Direction take this acoustic ballad to the top of the charts instead. It is probably the most simple, stripped-back and intimate in the group's discography, allowing the five-piece to showcase their individual vocals tones and melt hearts at the same time. 9. 'One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)' Released: February 17, 2013 Chart peak: No.1 As is the right of passage for all pop groups, One Direction's shot at a charity single for Comic Relief became the biggest in the organisation's history. The boyband took Blondie's classic hit 'One Way Or Another' and turned it into a teen-rock blowout, managing to wedge in a genius 'Teenage Kicks' middle eight. The accompanying music video was also directed by the band themselves, and included a particular famous face... David Cameron has never looked so awkward. 8. 'Midnight Memories' Released: March 9, 2014 UK chart peak: No.39 As One Direction's profile sky-rocketed, so did the size of the venues they were headlining. 'Midnight Memories' was timed to coincide with their milestone shows at Wembley Stadium, bringing in ramped up guitars, foot-stomping drums and a massive chorus to fill up the bigger stages they were now playing. It's a crime this never achieved more success on the chart as it's one of the band's most energetic anthems. 7. 'Story of My Life' Released: October 25, 2013 UK chart peak: No.2 'Story Of My Life' feels like the moment One Direction matured more into a refined, folky soundscape, stepping ever so slightly away from the set boyband formula for balladry. The changed served them well with the track becoming the second biggest-selling of their career in the US so far shifting over 2.5 million downloads. What's more, it's the only single One Direction have released where all five of them are credited as co-writers. 6. 'Best Song Ever' Released: July 22, 2013 UK chart peak: No.2 'Best Song Ever' came just at the height of One Direction mania. As well as leading their third album Midnight Memories, it was also the official soundtrack for their record-breaking film This Is Us. Naturally that was depicted in the accompanying music video, which is by far their best. Zayn Malik as Veronica was genius, and all five of them proved that behind the puppy dogs eyes and considered coos they can all hold down a bit of comedic acting. 5. 'You & I' Released: April 15, 2014 UK chart peak: No.19 Quite possibly the most underrated single in their back catalogue, 'You & I' really came into its own at One Direction's massive stadium show in the summer of 2014. It's a soaring, wistful ballad with twinges of the soft-rock formula and Zayn's angelic top notes for the finale. Although the song didn't make the impact it should have on the charts, the accompanying visual did walk away with the British Artist Video of The Year prize at the 2015 Brit Awards. 4. 'One Thing' Released: January 6, 2012 UK chart peak: No.9 This track was originally two different songs according to its writer Carl Falk, who revealed it was his co-writer Savan Kotecha who suggested they merge them together to create 'One Thing'. And good job too because the 1D boys have admitted on more than one occasion that this is one of their favourite songs they've recorded. 3. 'Night Changes' Released: November 14, 2014 UK chart peak: No.7 When 'Night Changes' first emerged it didn't really make an impact on the casual music fan, but after a few listens and it quietly proved itself to be one of the group's most substantial ballads. Its soft sway, smooth harmonies and melancholic chorus leans towards Fleetwood Mac, while its contemplative lyric is sentimental without being overblown. On a more poignant note for fans, it will now the final One Direction single to be released with the full original line-up. That is unless Zayn comes back one day. 2. 'What Makes You Beautiful' Released: September 11, 2011 UK chart peak: No.1 It's the chart hit that started it all. One Direction's debut single was directly inspired by the '90s boybands of yesteryear, if not with a more updated and clever approach to the formula. Its clever concept of the subject's unrecognised beauty appealed to their teen girl following, while its catchy melody meant that everyone else found themselves humming along too. And with its total UK sales standing at 950k as of November 2014, any day now it will become the band's first ever million-selling hit in their homeland. 1. 'Kiss You' Released: January 7, 2013 UK chart peak: No.9 While their debut hit nodded back to the boybands of the '90s, 'Kiss You' goes back further to the '60s with its twinges of Beach Boys-styled pop. The guitars are chewier, the beats are bouncier and the chorus is catchier than anything they've ever done. It may not have been one of their biggest hits on the charts, but 'Kiss You' always manages to cause a teen-screaming riot at their live shows, its anthemic chorus having threatened to blow the roof off more than a few hundred venues over the years. So to sum up: 1. Kiss You 2. What Makes You Beautiful 3. Night Changes 4. One Thing 5. You & I 6. Best Song Ever 7. Story of My Life 8. Midnight Memories 9. One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) 10. Little Things 11. Live While We're Young 12. Steal My Girl 13. More Than This 14. Gotta Be You What are your thoughts on this list? How would you personally rank these tracks?
July 22, 201510 yr Author I was pleasantly surprised to see Kiss You top the list actually! That would be my top 3, although in a different order. I'd have One Thing/Midnight Memories/You & I all a bit lower, with More Than This/Steal My Girl/Best Song Ever higher, but otherwise that's not a bad rank! 1. What Makes You Beautiful 2. Night Changes 3. Kiss You 4. Best Song Ever 5. More Than This -- 6. Live While We're Young 7. One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) 8. Steal My Girl 9. Little Things 10. Story of My Life -- 11. One Thing 12. You & I -- 13. Midnight Memories -- 14. Gotta Be You
July 22, 201510 yr What an awful #1. Great to see night changes so high :heart: Little things too low though :( 1. Little things :heart: 2. Night changes :heart: 3. What makes you beautiful 4. Live while we're young 5. Story of my life 6. Gotta be you ______ 7. Steal My Girl 8. More Than This ______ 9. You And I 10. One Thing ______ 11. Midnight memories 12. One way or another :puke2: ______ 13. Best song ever :puke2: ______ 14. Kiss you :puke2:
July 23, 201510 yr A very surprising (pleasingly so!) winner! :wub: My rank: 01. Best Song Ever 02. Kiss You --- 03. More Than This 04. Live While We're Young 05. What Makes You Beautiful --- 06. Story of My Life 07. Little Things 08. Night Changes 09. Midnight Memories --- 10. One Thing 11. Steal My Girl 12. You & I --- 13. One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) 14. Gotta Be You
July 23, 201510 yr My ranking at the moment would definitly be this right now. 1. One Thing :wub: 2. What Makes You Beautiful 3. Steal My Girl 4. Best Song Ever 5. More Than This 6. Kiss You 7. Live While We're Young 8. Story of My Life 9. One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) 10. Little Things 11. Midnight Memories 12. Night Changes 13. You&I 14. Gotta Be You Edited July 23, 201510 yr by Maurice Horan
July 23, 201510 yr 1. You & I 2. Kiss You --- 3. Steal My Girl 4. Best Song Ever 5. Story Of My Life 6. Live While We're Young --- 7. Night Changes 8. More Than This 9. What Makes You Beautiful --- 10. One Thing 11. Midnight Memories 12. Little Things 13. One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks) --- --- --- 14. Gotta Be You 'You & I' DISGUSTINGLY low on all your charts :snif:
July 23, 201510 yr The thread is called 'Digital Spy rank the 1D singles' but I don't see a rank anywhere :unsure:
July 23, 201510 yr I was out after seeing Steal My Girl so low. When it came out so many of my friends said 'Don't tell anyone I like a 1D song, but I LOVE Steal my Girl'. 1) Steal My Girl 2) What Makes You Beautiful 3) Live While We're Young 4) Night Changes 5) Best Song Ever 6) Kiss You 7) One Thing 8) Story Of My Life 9) Gotta Be You 10) More Than This 11) Little Things 12) You & I 13) One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks) 14) Midnight Memories
July 23, 201510 yr I'm no big 1D fan but that's a terrible list. I've always thought 'Gotta Be You' is very underrated - not their best by any means but certainly not their worst. That Top 2 is a total joke too. 01. Story of My Life 02. Night Changes 03. You & I 04. Best Song Ever 05. Steal My Girl 06. Gotta Be You 07. One Thing 08. What Makes You Beautiful 10. Little Things The rest are too bad to rank.
July 23, 201510 yr Author Gotta Be You is just so WEAK - the verses are nice but lack a strong melody, the chorus is limp and the production is very demo-like. I don't hate the track at all but it's their worst single by a MILE for me.
July 23, 201510 yr I see some trolling occurring in this thread. x FAB: 1. Story of My Life 2. Steal My Girl 3. Kiss You 4. Best Song Ever GREAT: 5. What Makes You Beautiful 6. Night Changes 7. You & I GOOD: 8. Little Things 9. One Thing 10. Live While We're Young 11. One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) 12. More Than This OK: 13. Midnight Memories 14. Gotta Be You
July 23, 201510 yr Good (But Not Great) 01 Story of My Life Okay 02 You & I 03 Night Changes 04 Best Song Ever 05 Kiss You Meh 06 One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks) 07 Steal My Girl 08 Little Things Bad 09 One Thing 10 Gotta Be You 11 More Than This Incredibly Bad: 12 What Makes You Beautiful 13 Live While We're Young 14 Midnight Memories ...basically their discography is trash bar 5 songs
July 23, 201510 yr Calling One Thing bad?! And even call most of their discography bad?! How dare you!
July 23, 201510 yr Here's how I'd rank them = 1. What Makes You Beautiful 2. Story Of My Life 3. Best Song Ever 4. Kiss You 5. Night Changes 6. Live While We're Young 7. One Thing 8. You & I 9. Steal My Girl 10. Little Things 11. One Way Or Another (Teenage Kicks) 12. Midnight Memories 13. More Than This 14. Gotta Be You
July 27, 20159 yr Probably because it got the same amount of promotion their actual singles got. Edited July 27, 20159 yr by AdamAloud
July 27, 20159 yr Why do artist mods have the edit line? http://www.onedirection.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Zayn-Malik-crying-GIF.gif
