With her velvety, comforting voice and a unique combination of acoustic folk and smooth trip-hop beats, British singer Dido (Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong) became one of the best-selling artists in the world around the turn of the millennium. Her debut album No Angel and its follow-up Life for Rent sold tens of millions of copies. Her music is the ultimate balm for the soul: melancholy, tender and steeped in timeless intimacy. Vote for your favorite Dido song.
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White Flag
The absolute crown jewel of her work and one of the most beloved ballads of this century. Dido refuses to raise the white flag of surrender and swears she will keep loving her ex until her last breath; a monumental pop masterpiece with an unforgettable melody.
Thank You
A monument of pure gratitude. Dido wrote this song about how a single thought of the person you love can instantly turn a gray, rainy day into the best moment of your life.
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Here with Me
Her debut single, which became known worldwide as the theme song of the hit series Roswell. The subtle electronic beat and Dido's whisper-soft confession about not being able to sleep without the other make this a timeless declaration of love.
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Stan (with Eminem)
One of the most important milestones in hip-hop history. Eminem sampled the opening of Dido's Thank You for his chilling story about an obsessed fan; Dido's fragile chorus is the melancholy anchor of this acclaimed masterpiece.
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Life for Rent
The title track of her hugely successful second album. A deep, philosophical reflection on her tendency to keep emotional distance and the feeling that her life is only 'rented' as long as she doesn't fully commit to love.
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Hunter
A rhythmically driving track in which Dido breaks with her image as a subdued ballad singer. Powered by an energetic trip-hop beat, she sings about the urge for freedom and refusing to stay trapped in a safe, dull relationship.
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Sand in My Shoes
The nostalgic end of a lovely holiday romance. Dido returns to rainy London with the sand still in her shoes and sings wistfully about the contrast between sun-drenched romance and cold everyday reality.
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Don't Leave Home
An intriguing, deceptively sweet composition. Although it sounds like a comforting love song, Dido wrote it from the perspective of an addiction whispering to its victim to stay at home; a beautifully arranged track with a dark edge.
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No Freedom
The beautiful lead single from her fourth album Girl Who Got Away. Over a warm acoustic guitar, Dido sings with rare tenderness about the essence of true connection: 'No freedom 'til you're loved.'
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All You Want
A refined gem from her debut album that beautifully showcases her collaboration with her brother Rollo (Faithless). Dido sings with gentle resignation about an emotionally unavailable partner over a languid beat with tasteful strings.
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