27 Songs Starting With A

“All Along the Watchtower” by Jimi Hendrix

Song Year: 1968

Bob Dylan wrote “All Along the Watchtower,” but Jimi Hendrix made it famous. There are many stories about when Hendrix first heard the song, and several people claim to be the one who introduced it to him. He was a huge Dylan fan, and even Dylan himself says it’s one of the best covers of his songs.

“Ambling Alp” by Yeasayer

Song Year: 2010

“Ambling Alp’s” subject matter isn’t what you’d expect from an indie band. It tells the story of American boxer Joe Louis, who made a name for himself by defeating Max Schmeling, Hitler’s prize fighter, and Primo Carnera, Mussolini’s prize fighter.

“And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going” by Jennifer Hudson

Song Year: 2006

Hudson wasn’t the first to sing “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going.” Jennifer Holliday originated it in the Broadway musical Dreamgirls. Hudson sang the song during the film version. She’d gotten her start on American Idol, where she placed seventh, but it was her role in Dreamgirls that propelled her to stardom.

“All Shook Up” by Elvis Presley

Song Year: 1957

Like many of the greatest songs of all time, “All Shook Up” is one of those songs that just happened. It was written by Otis Blackwell, who’d written “Don’t Be Cruel” and was looking for a follow-up hit for Elvis. He had writer’s block, but rumor has it that a friend came to visit him. He had a Pepsi bottle and was shaking it. He dared Blackwell to write a song called “All Shook Up,” and Elvis’s biggest hit in the US was born.

“Amazing Grace” by John Newton

Song Year: 1772

“Amazing Grace” is perhaps the most popular hymnal of all time. The story behind the song is also exceptional. Newton was a seafarer and a slave trader. While sailing to Africa, his ship was caught in a storm. Newton and his crew almost died.

When he returned to England, he promised God that he would be a better man. He became a staunch abolitionist and wrote “Amazing Grace” as a song of gratitude to the God who saved him.

“All Too Well” by Taylor Swift

Song Year: 2012 (2021 Taylor’s Version)

Swift always does a great job of weaving her personal life into the narratives of her songs, and “All Too Well,” written about Jake Gyllenhaal, is one of her most well-known post-relationship songs.

Swift released her version of the song in 2021, along with a short film she directed. In the film, actors Sadie Sink and Dylan O’Brien play the roles of Taylor and Jake.

“All of Me” by John Legend

Song Year: 2013

Legend’s most popular song is about his relationship with his wife Chrissy Teigen. The video features him and Teigen and even includes footage of their wedding.

Best Songs Starting With The Letter A, Final Thoughts

There you have it – some of the best songs starting with A. A is one of the most common letters of the alphabet, and there are thousands of songs starting with A.

You can use this list if you need songs beginning with A for a game, such as one where everyone has to try to think of a song starting with a certain letter. Some of these are sure to help you win.

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