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She's Not There

She's Not There: 1964 debut single by The Zombies, written by Rod Argent, released by Decca; reached number 2 US Billboard, number 12 UK, the band's only UK hit.

She's the Best

"She's the Best" is a 2026 song by Troye Sivan, lead single and title track of his fourth album on Interscope, a talk-sung trip-hop portrait of an unnamed woman with a Charli XCX cameo and a Nicole Kidman video.

Shine Again

"Shine Again" is a 2026 alternative rock single by Weezer, written by drummer Patrick Wilson, produced by Kenny Beats and Klas Åhlund, released April 1, 2026 on Reprise/Warner Records as lead single for an unannounced album.

Shine On You Crazy Diamond

Shine On You Crazy Diamond is Pink Floyd's nine-part, about 25-minute tribute to Syd Barrett, bookending the 1975 album Wish You Were Here; a 2025 James Guthrie stereo mix first joined all parts continuously.

Shiny Happy People

Shiny Happy People: 1991 R.E.M. single from Out of Time, second single, featuring Kate Pierson of the B-52's; peaked at No. 10 US Hot 100 and No. 6 UK, later dropped by the band from live sets.

Short People

"Short People" is Randy Newman's 1977 satirical song from Little Criminals, his first hit and only top-10 single at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, widely misread as anti-short bigotry despite mocking prejudice.

Should I Stay or Should I Go

"Should I Stay or Should I Go" is a 1982 song by The Clash from Combat Rock, written mainly by Mick Jones, sung by Jones with Spanish backing vocals. It hit UK No. 17 in 1982 and No. 1 in 1991 after a Levi's 501 commercial, the band's only chart-topper.

Shout (Tears for Fears song)

"Shout" (Tears for Fears song), written by Roland Orzabal and Ian Stanley, produced by Chris Hughes; released 23 November 1984, second single from Songs from the Big Chair; UK No. 4, US No. 1 for three weeks.

Show Boat

Show Boat, 1927 Broadway musical by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II from Edna Ferber's novel, opened at the Ziegfeld Theatre December 27, 1927, ran 572 performances, and is regarded as the pioneering integrated book musical.

Show Me Love (Robin S. song)

Show Me Love (Robin S. song): 1990 Champion Records house track by Allen George and Fred McFarlane, sung by Robin Stone (Robin S.); the 1992 StoneBridge Korg M1 remix hit US Hot 100 No. 5 and UK No. 6 in 1993.

Shut Up and Dance (Walk the Moon song)

"Shut Up and Dance" is a 2014 pop-rock single by Walk the Moon from Talking Is Hard (RCA), written by Petricca, Maiman, Ray, Waugaman, Berger, and McMahon. It hit No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and UK chart, topped Billboard's rock chart, and was certified multi-platinum.

Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido

Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido is Karol G's June 20, 2024 merengue single, first advance of Tropicoqueta; it topped Hot Latin Songs, Latin Airplay and Tropical Airplay and won 2025 Latin awards.

Sicko Mode

SICKO MODE, Travis Scott's 2018 three-part hit from Astroworld with Drake, Swae Lee, and Big Hawk samples, built by Hit-Boy, OZ, Cubeatz, Tay Keith, and Chahayed; his first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 and a Diamond single.

Side to Side

"Side to Side" is a 2016 pop-reggae song by Ariana Grande featuring Nicki Minaj from Dangerous Woman, written with Max Martin and Ilya; it peaked at number 4 in the UK and is RIAA 4x Platinum.

Siegfried (opera)

Siegfried is an 1876 opera by Richard Wagner, the third of the four Ring cycle dramas, following the hero's slaying of the dragon Fafner and awakening of Brünnhilde.

Sigma Boy (Сигма Бой)

Sigma Boy (Сигма Бой) is a viral Russian pop-EDM song released October 2024 by child singers Betsy and Maria Yankovskaya, written by Mikhail Chertishchev; it hit No. 7 on Billboard Hot Dance/Pop Songs and sparked EU and Russian controversy.

Sign of the Times (Harry Styles song)

Sign of the Times is Harry Styles's debut solo single, released April 7, 2017 on Columbia; a 5:42 piano rock ballad produced by Jeff Bhasker that hit number 1 in the UK and was revived by Project Hail Mary.

Silent Night

Silent Night (Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht), Austrian Christmas carol: lyrics by Joseph Mohr 1816, melody by Franz Xaver Gruber 1818, first performed Christmas Eve 1818 in Oberndorf near Salzburg with guitar.

Silver Springs (song)

"Silver Springs" is a 1976 Stevie Nicks song cut from Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, released as the B-side of "Go Your Own Way" and revived by the 1997 The Dance live performance.

Simple Gifts

Simple Gifts ('Tis the Gift to Be Simple) is an 1848 Shaker dance song by Elder Joseph Brackett of Alfred, Maine, made famous by Aaron Copland's variations in Appalachian Spring (1944) and later used in Old American Songs, Lord of the Dance, and Air and Simple Gifts.

Since U Been Gone

Since U Been Gone: 2004 Kelly Clarkson pop-rock single from Breakaway, written by Max Martin and Dr. Luke, adapted from Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Maps; peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won a 2006 Grammy.

Since You Been Gone

"Since You Been Gone" is a 1975/1976 Russ Ballard rock song, best known through Rainbow's 1979 cover with Graham Bonnet, which peaked at No. 6 in the UK; distinct from Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone."

Sing (Ed Sheeran song)

Sing is a 2014 song by Ed Sheeran, co-written and produced by Pharrell Williams, and the lead single from his album x (Multiply). It was Sheeran's first UK number-one single, peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was certified Platinum in the UK.

Sing a Song of Sixpence

Sing a Song of Sixpence is an English nursery rhyme first printed in Tommy Thumb's Pretty Song Book (London, c. 1744) with "naughty boys" in the pie; Henry VIII interpretations lack evidence, though live-bird pies were real Tudor entertainment.

Sing for the Moment

Sing for the Moment is a 2002 Eminem song from The Eminem Show sampling Aerosmith's 1973 Dream On, with Steven Tyler's chorus vocals and a new Joe Perry guitar solo; it peaked at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 6 in the UK.

Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)

Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing) is a 1936 Louis Prima swing composition, made famous by Benny Goodman's 1937 Victor recording with Gene Krupa's tom-toms and the 1938 Carnegie Hall performance.

Singin' in the Rain (song)

"Singin' in the Rain" is a 1920s song by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed, best known as the title song of the 1952 film with Gene Kelly.

Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)

Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) is a 2008 Beyoncé single from I Am... Sasha Fierce, written with Tricky Stewart and The-Dream; it topped the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks and won three 2010 Grammys including Song of the Year.

Sinner Man

"Sinner Man" (Sinnerman) is an African American traditional spiritual about a sinner fleeing divine judgment, first commercially recorded by Les Baxter in 1956, codified by Nina Simone's ten-minute 1965 Pastel Blues version, and adapted by Peter Tosh as reggae's "Downpressor Man".

Sister Act (musical)

Sister Act the Musical is a musical comedy with music by Alan Menken, based on the 1992 film Sister Act, which ran in the West End and on Broadway.