“Applause” – Lady Gaga
Leave it to Gaga to turn letters into a rallying cry. Every spelled-out beat makes the chorus feel bigger, louder, and ready for the spotlight.
“B-A-B-Y” – Carla Thomas
This 1966 soul gem proves sometimes the sweetest love songs come with a touch of the classroom chalkboard. Spelling never sounded so smooth.
“Bananas (Hollaback Girl)” – Gwen Stefani
It’s impossible not to shout along with Gwen’s cheer-spelling. The “B-A-N-A-N-A-S” moment became a pop culture anthem all on its own.
“Be Aggressive” – Faith No More
Straight from a cheerleader chant, this hard rock track spells out boldness in a way that sticks in your head long after the guitars fade.
“D.A.N.C.E.” – Justice
French duo Justice gave us a dance-floor favorite that’s basically a spelling lesson in groove. “D-A-N-C-E” never sounded so funky.
“D.I.V.O.R.C.E.” – Tammy Wynette
Country storytelling at its best, Tammy spelled out heartbreak with such sincerity that fans still feel every letter.
“Don’t Let’s Start” – They Might Be Giants
This quirky track blends clever wordplay and actual spelling, turning the alphabet into art-rock fun.
“F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E” – Pulp
Jarvis Cocker stretches the word “love” into something theatrical and slightly chaotic, fitting perfectly with Britpop’s eccentric edge.
“Fergalicious” – Fergie
Fergie built her empire partly on spelling. This song’s playful “T-A-S-T-E-Y” chant is pop ridiculousness at its finest.
“Glamorous” – Fergie
Another spelling clinic from Fergie, this one makes luxury catchy, spelling out letters with sing-along ease.
“Gloria” – Them
Van Morrison’s band made spelling a rock ritual. The call-and-response of “G-L-O-R-I-A” is still a garage-rock standard.
“Hot to Go!” – Chappell Roan
Chappell makes spelling part of the fun — the “H-O-T-T-O-G-O” chorus is pure modern camp brilliance.
“If You Seek Amy” – Britney Spears
A spelling pun that doubles as a cheeky provocation, Britney turned a simple phrase into one of her most clever hits.
“Independent Women Part I” – Destiny’s Child
The group proudly spells out “I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T” as an anthem of empowerment, mixing sharp harmonies with lasting influence.
“D.A.N.C.E.” – Justice
A double entry here because it’s that iconic — letters, disco, and Daft Punk-era French electro magic.
“Steal My Sunshine” – Len
A random spelling interlude of ‘later’ that became the most memorable part of this summer jam. Quirky, odd, but unforgettable.
“Lola” – The Kinks
Ray Davies had the whole world singing “L-O-L-A, Lola.” A cheeky classic with spelling at its heart.
“L.O.V.E.” – Ashlee Simpson
Ashlee brought youthful energy to the word itself, making “L-O-V-E” sound both fun and heartfelt.
“L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.” – Noah and the Whale
This folk-pop track spells out optimism with breezy charm, giving life lessons a melodic lift.
“Method of Modern Love” – Hall & Oates
Few choruses are as satisfying to chant as “M-E-T-H-O-D O-F L-O-V-E.” Smooth blue-eyed soul spelling at its peak.
“P.A.R.T.Y.” – Alestorm
Pirate metal with spelling? Of course. It’s rowdy, over-the-top, and gleefully absurd.
“Respect” – Aretha Franklin
The ultimate spelling anthem. Aretha turned letters into a demand for dignity, rewriting music history in the process.
“R-O-C-K in the U.S.A.” – John Mellencamp
A rock and roll shout-out spelling tribute to the country itself, full of energy and heartland grit.
“Rescue Me” – Madonna
With “R-E-S-C-U-E M-E” ringing through the chorus, Madonna made spelling the language of devotion.
“Saturday Night” – Bay City Rollers
A perfect weekend anthem that doubles as a spelling bee. Pop joy packaged into every shouted letter.
“Spell It Out” – The Lonely Island
Comedy meets commitment — the group takes spelling to the extreme, dragging one word into the longest chant possible.
“T-R-O-U-B-L-E” – Elvis Presley
Elvis gave trouble a name, and spelled it, too. His swagger made every letter pop like a warning.
“U.N.I.T.Y.” – Queen Latifah
Latifah turned spelling into empowerment, delivering one of hip-hop’s most enduring feminist anthems.
“Ugly” – Daphne & Celeste
“U-G-L-Y, you ain’t got no alibi” — playground taunt turned into a pop single that’s as silly as it is catchy.
“Zoloft” – Ween
Even spelling medication names can be hilarious. Ween chants “Z-O-L-O-F-T” with their signature offbeat humor.