Born Tim Bergling in Stockholm, Sweden, Avicii grew up surrounded by creativity and music. Inspired by artists like Daft Punk and Swedish House Mafia, he developed an early fascination with electronic sounds.
Unlike many DJs, Avicii brought emotional storytelling into dance music. His melodies felt personal, his drops felt powerful, and his songs often carried deeper meaning about life, love, and self discovery.
His breakthrough came with Levels in 2011, a track that redefined EDM and became a global anthem. From that moment, Avicii was not just a DJ, he was a movement.
Influences And Musical Style
Avicii’s sound stood out because he blended genres effortlessly. His influences included:
House music roots from European club culture
Folk and country elements, especially in Wake Me Up
Soulful vocals that added emotional depth
Pop songwriting that made his music accessible worldwide
This combination created a signature style that was both festival ready and deeply personal.
Highs And Lows Of His Career
Avicii’s journey was filled with incredible highs:
Headlining major festivals like Tomorrowland
Multiple platinum selling singles
Collaborations with global artists
But behind the scenes, he faced intense pressure from touring and fame. In 2016, he stepped away from live performances to focus on his health and creativity.
Despite challenges, he continued producing music that inspired millions. His legacy remains one of innovation, passion, and authenticity.
Best Selling Singles And Albums
Some of Avicii’s biggest commercial successes include:
True released in 2013
Stories released in 2015
Tim released in 2019
Hit singles like Wake Me Up, Levels, and Hey Brother became global chart toppers and continue to stream billions of times.
Top 100 Avicii Songs Of All Time
Here is the definitive list of Avicii’s greatest tracks, including release year and record label.
Levels Ultra Records 2011
Wake Me Up PRMD Music 2013
I Could Be The One PRMD Music 2012
Fade Into Darkness LE7ELS 2011
Silhouettes Universal Music 2012
Seek Bromance Vicious Recordings 2010
Hey Brother PRMD Music 2013
Addicted To You PRMD Music 2013
You Make Me PRMD Music 2013
The Nights PRMD Music 2014
Waiting For Love PRMD Music 2015
For A Better Day PRMD Music 2015
Broken Arrows PRMD Music 2015
Feeling Good PRMD Music 2015
Pure Grinding PRMD Music 2015
Without You Avicii Music 2017
Lonely Together Avicii Music 2017
Friend Of Mine Avicii Music 2017
Silhouettes Extended Mix Universal Music 2012
Fade Into Darkness Instrumental LE7ELS 2011
Street Dancer Vicious Recordings 2009
Bromance Vicious Recordings 2010
My Feelings For You Ministry Of Sound 2010
Blessed Spinnin Records 2011
Sweet Dreams Spinnin Records 2011
Penguin LE7ELS 2012
Last Dance LE7ELS 2012
Sunshine EMI Music 2011
Dancing In My Head PRMD Music 2013
Lay Me Down PRMD Music 2013
Dear Boy PRMD Music 2013
Liar Liar PRMD Music 2013
Heart Upon My Sleeve PRMD Music 2013
Hope There’s Someone PRMD Music 2013
Touch Me PRMD Music 2013
Somewhere In Stockholm PRMD Music 2015
City Lights PRMD Music 2015
Talk To Myself PRMD Music 2015
Ten More Days PRMD Music 2015
Gonna Love Ya PRMD Music 2015
Trouble PRMD Music 2015
All You Need Is Love PRMD Music 2013
Fade Into Darkness Vocal Mix LE7ELS 2011
Levels Radio Edit Ultra Records 2011
The Nights Acoustic PRMD Music 2014
Waiting For Love Extended PRMD Music 2015
I Could Be The One Vocal Mix PRMD Music 2012
You Be Love Avicii Music 2017
What Would I Change It To Avicii Music 2017
So Much Better Avicii Music 2017
Fades Away Interscope Records 2019
Heaven Interscope Records 2019
SOS Interscope Records 2019
Tough Love Interscope Records 2019
Hold The Line Interscope Records 2019
Bad Reputation Interscope Records 2019
Ain’t A Thing Interscope Records 2019
Excuse Me Mr Sir Interscope Records 2019
Heart Upon My Sleeve Live Version Interscope Records 2019
Never Leave Me Interscope Records 2019
I’ll Be Gone PRMD Music 2013
We Write The Story Universal Music 2013
Stay With You LE7ELS 2012
New New New Remix Ultra Records 2010
Alcoholic Remix Data Records 2011
Drowning Remix Ministry Of Sound 2011
Rapture Remix Ultra Records 2010
Superlove Remix EMI Music 2011
Derezzed Remix Walt Disney Records 2010
Hang With Me Remix Universal Music 2010
Fade Into Darkness Club Mix LE7ELS 2011
Levels Instrumental Ultra Records 2011
X You LE7ELS 2012
I Track LE7ELS 2013
Speed Remix Spinnin Records 2011
Silhouettes Club Mix Universal Music 2012
Blessed Instrumental Spinnin Records 2011
Street Dancer Extended Vicious Recordings 2009
Penguin Club Mix LE7ELS 2012
Fade Into Darkness Radio Edit LE7ELS 2011
Wake Me Up Acoustic PRMD Music 2013
Addicted To You Extended PRMD Music 2013
Hey Brother Acoustic PRMD Music 2013
You Make Me Extended PRMD Music 2013
Lay Me Down Extended PRMD Music 2013
The Nights Extended PRMD Music 2014
Waiting For Love Radio Edit PRMD Music 2015
Without You Extended Avicii Music 2017
Lonely Together Acoustic Avicii Music 2017
Friend Of Mine Acoustic Avicii Music 2017
SOS Acoustic Interscope Records 2019
Heaven Acoustic Interscope Records 2019
Fades Away Tribute Version Interscope Records 2019
Tough Love Extended Interscope Records 2019
Hold The Line Acoustic Interscope Records 2019
Ain’t A Thing Acoustic Interscope Records 2019
Never Leave Me Acoustic Interscope Records 2019
Bad Reputation Acoustic Interscope Records 2019
Excuse Me Mr Sir Acoustic Interscope Records 2019
Heart Upon My Sleeve Tribute Mix Interscope Records 2019
Why Avicii’s Music Still Matters Today
Avicii’s music continues to inspire because it connects on a human level. His songs are about hope, growth, and finding meaning in life. Even years later, his tracks still fill festivals, playlists, and hearts.
He proved that electronic music could be emotional, meaningful, and timeless.
Final Thoughts
The legacy of Avicii is one of creativity, courage, and connection. His Top 100 songs are more than just tracks, they are moments that shaped a generation of music lovers.
If you are building the ultimate playlist or exploring EDM history, this list is your perfect starting point.
