1. Shelter by Birdy The young and talented Birdy is growing so popular that she doesn't need an introduction, but there really is something almost haunting about her voice. Two years ago, after debating back and forth with a dancer about her solo music, we finally settled on this song. I wasn't extremely excited about it at first, but over the year it grew on me and I really began to enjoy the subtle nuances of the piano and her voice. Hopefully you will enjoy them too. 2. Made Up Of by Barnaby Bright Another soothing female voice with heart breaking lyrics. I haven't used this song yet, but it's been on my list for a while now. 3. The Bad Days by David Ramirez This is one of my newest finds. You can find a beautiful acoustic version of the song for FREE right now on Noisetrade. This is a song that anyone who's had a long, serious relationship can relate to. 4. Be Still by the Killers It has Brandon Flowers' voice and synthesized beats, but this is no Mr. Brightside. Meet the slow side of the Killers. These lyrics are encouraging and motivational - great if you're into emotion, but not into sad songs. 5. Ulysses by Josh Garrels Josh Garrels is one of my favorite artists of all time. Period. He is a Christian artist who doesn't have the sound of a Christian artist (Though I wouldn't consider this to necessarily be a "Christian" song). He sings about love and truth and it's beautiful. Check it out. 6. Look at Me by Keri Noble I danced to this song in my high school years. It's still beautiful and dynamic though. 7. I Won't Let You Down by Alex Clare This is another hopeful, heart-felt song. Though it may be repetitious, his emotion makes up for it. By the way, you've probably heard his song "Too Close". 8. Wide Awake by Josh McCants No, this isn't a Katy Perry cover. Josh McCants is another non-cheesy Christian artist. This song does have a religious tone, so it may not work in all settings, but you have to chance to use it, do! 9. Lonesome Feeling by Brad Mackeson If you haven't noticed, I tend to like songs sung by male artists with a slight Americana or Folk feeling to them mixed with some slow piano or guitar. This is no exception. I couldn't find a video of this song, but please click on the link to see Mackeson's free Acoustic EP on Noisetrade. I think Lonesome Feeling could be great for a solo, but I really enjoy several of the songs on this EP. The non-acoustic version of this song is also pretty cool. 10. When We Are One by Gabriel Mann It's been 10 years since the release of this song, but the build starting at about 3:18 still gets me every time. I did my first solo to this song, so it's very nostalgic for me, but just give it a listen and see if it doesn't give you chills too.
So, what do you think? Are any of these solo worthy? Do you have other suggestions? I'd love to take listen the songs you love too!
30 Comments
SOfia
11/5/2018 09:43:48 pm
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Willow
3/19/2020 02:24:22 pm
By:?????
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Emily
6/29/2019 01:28:49 pm
The song lay me down by Sam smith is great for doing a lyrical solo
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Haley
7/1/2019 04:01:41 pm
I love that song! especially the version with John Legend. Thanks for the idea!
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bb
2/26/2020 05:08:55 am
yess hat is perfect
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Jo
7/1/2019 02:56:54 pm
This really helped me. Thank you so much! You Are Enough by Sleeping At Last is a good one, so is Turning Page by the same artist.
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Haley
7/1/2019 04:04:06 pm
Yes, I love Sleeping At Last! You should also check out his two albums of covers. Those songs are great for lyrical too because he uses songs that are well known, but puts his own slow spin on them, making them unique and interesting.
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Avery
6/3/2021 08:23:49 am
Omg I love sleeping at last I did a solo to rainbow connection and got first place every time
gabriella
9/24/2019 06:00:10 pm
piece by piece by Kelly Clarkson is a good
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******
12/29/2019 09:50:40 am
Veery good can I have more ideas pls for my solo thx
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I will tell everyone here 5 of my favorite lyrical/contemporary solo/duo songs,as a dancer this list really helped me decide what to teach my friend to...thank you
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Chloe
4/10/2020 01:12:15 pm
Thank you these helped a lot
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Kayla
6/1/2020 03:08:31 pm
Let me down slowly is a good one
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lisa mcnally
7/9/2020 08:15:20 am
interested in solo song for 10 year old upbeat contempary/open category
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Wendy Monroe
5/7/2021 12:36:27 pm
Demons by Jasmine Thompson
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violet
1/26/2021 12:36:15 pm
Hey, so sorry if this is complicated but I have a very specific kind of song im looking for. My dance is going to be sited in a small room, and my theme is to be trapped in your own head, and alone in your own bubble. Does anyone know of some really good sad and emotional songs that match the promt?
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michi
2/22/2021 06:06:33 am
OMG have you found a song?? I literally have the same theme for my solo this year and i`ve been searching for a song for a very long time by now
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Haley
2/22/2021 06:16:48 am
Michi,
Haley
2/22/2021 06:14:09 am
Hi Violet, sorry for the delayed response. I think Being Alone by LOVE ON A REAL TRAIN feat Robert Francis might be a good choice if you still need a song.
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Sophie
2/26/2021 08:07:02 pm
Hi violet
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Avery
6/3/2021 08:27:29 am
A good song is you say its very powerful
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Kendall
6/26/2021 05:39:19 pm
If you have any suggestions for a lyrical solo song please put them here. I would like something similar to "I Try" (Cover by Jasmine Thompson), or "Wild Horses." I want it to start slow, but have a faster part, and be kind of sad.
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4/21/2022 03:15:05 am
Very much appreciated. Thank you for this excellent article. Keep posting!
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Cait
11/12/2022 04:29:55 am
LYRICAL OR CONTEMPORARY SONG TO HONOR TEEN BROTHER THAT PASSED AWAY
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Haley
3/25/2023 02:30:31 pm
A good idea might be a song that focuses on their friendship, like the version of You’ve Got a Friend in Me by Sleeping at Last
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Adelaide
4/17/2024 04:15:26 pm
Maybe I’m Not Ready To Say Goodbye by Margot Todd!!
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Kat Arf
3/22/2023 01:25:11 pm
Just wondering, I'm looking at doing my first ever solo next dance season and have to find a solo song quickly, is SNAP by Laura Linn a good solo song? I am not very experienced in doing lots of dance, this is my 3rd year in jazz, and never done contemporary before, and this solo will be for my 2nd competion year ever! What do you think?
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Haley
3/22/2023 04:12:36 pm
Hi Kat! I hadn’t heard that song before, but I looked it up and I do think SNAP by Rosa Linn would be good for a contemporary solo. It’s important to find a dynamic song that you connect with personally. Good luck on your competitions!
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Ryleigh
4/17/2024 04:18:33 pm
I did somewhere over the rainbow by christina perri this year for lyrical!!!
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