As Westlife gear up for their 25th anniversary tour and the release of ‘25 – The Ultimate Collection’ in early 2026, now is the perfect time to look back at the songs that have made them one of the UK’s most beloved pop acts.

With 14 UK No. 1 singles – a record only surpassed by Elvis Presley and The Beatles – and decades of chart success behind them, we’re counting down 25 of our favourite career-defining Westlife tracks. Which one is your favourite?

25. ‘Better Man’ (2019)

A highlight from their post-reunion album ‘Spectrum’, this track showcases the band’s matured sound with heartfelt lyrics.

24. ‘Starlight’ (2021)

A fan favourite from their later era, this modern pop ballad highlights Westlife’s enduring appeal.

23. ‘My Hero’ (2021)

Another recent release that kept fans engaged between nostalgia and new eras.

22. ‘When You’re Looking Like That’ (2000)

An upbeat classic that remains popular on streaming platforms and karaoke playlists decades on.

21. ‘What About Now’ (2009)

A Top 5 UK hit showing Westlife could still deliver big ballads later in their original run.

20. ‘What Makes a Man’ (2000)

Peaking at No. 2 in the UK charts, this hit became another signature slow burner for listeners.

19. ‘Hello My Love’ (2019)

Their comeback single, written with Ed Sheeran, reached the UK Top 20 and proved their fanbase spans generations.

18. ‘I Wanna Grow Old With You’ (2001)

A fan favourite for weddings and slow dances, capturing Westlife’s more romantic side.

17. ‘Home’ (2007)

This heartfelt cover hit the UK Top 5 and has become a staple at their live shows.

16. ‘When You Tell Me That You Love Me’ Feat. Diana Ross (2005)

A soulful duet with a music icon that bridged classic pop and contemporary romance.

15. ‘Tonight/Miss You Nights’ (2003)

A double A-side that captured their ability to reinterpret classics with emotional depth.

14. ‘Unbreakable’ (2002)

A UK No. 1 that became one of the band’s most enduring anthems.

13. ‘Mandy’ (2003)

Their No.1 cover of the Barry Manilow classic dominated UK airwaves.

12. ‘Queen of My Heart’ (2001)

Released as a double A-side, this song topped the UK chart and became a chart staple.

11. ‘If I Let You Go’ (1999)

Their second ever UK No.1 single, anchoring their breakout success.

10. ‘Fool Again’ (2000)

Another early chart-topper that showed they could sustain success beyond their debut.

9. ‘Swear It Again’ (1999)

Westlife’s first UK No.1 and their first major smash, this ballad is a defining track of their career.

8. ‘World of Our Own’ (2002)

A No.1 hit that’s one of their most streamed and best-selling tracks.

7. ‘I Have a Dream/Seasons in the Sun’ (1999)

A double A-side that gave Westlife the coveted Christmas No.1 — a UK chart milestone.

6. ‘Against All Odds’ Feat. Mariah Carey (2000)

A UK No.1 duet that broadened their global appeal and remains a powerful vocal showcase.

5. ‘My Love’ (2000)

Another UK No.1 and one of their biggest sellers and most streamed songs.

4. ‘I Lay My Love on You’ (2001)

A UK Top 10 hit, less commonly included in greatest hits lists but beloved in fan circles.

3. ‘You Raise Me Up’ (2005)

Iconic and deeply emotional, this No.1 ballad became one of their defining performances.

2. ‘Flying Without Wings’ (1999)

A timeless classic and one of their top-selling UK singles, achieving platinum success.

1. ‘Uptown Girl’ (2001)

Westlife’s biggest chart seller ever, their biggest UK single, and a charity release that sold over a million copies while dominating the charts.

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Across three decades and thousands of shows, Westlife have become an integral part of UK pop culture. From their early streak of UK No.1 hits to later classics that transcend generations, these songs are more than just chart numbers — they’re the soundtrack to weddings, graduations, first dates, and family sing-alongs.

With the Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour bringing many of these songs to arenas across the UK & Ireland next year, fans will relive every chorus and melody live once again.

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