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We asked OneRepublic lead singer Ryan Tedder, who lives in Denver, to share his favorite songs of all time. It’s an eclectic list, which is exactly what we’d expect from one of the music industry’s most sought-after songwriters and producers. To learn more about Tedder, the band, and their upcoming album, Native, check out “The Battle Hymn of OneRepublic” in the November issue of 5280. Listed in no particular order, here are Tedder’s faves:
“Last Goodbye,” by Jeff Buckley
“Where the Streets Have No Name,” by U2
“Dirt Off Your Shoulders,” by Jay-Z
“I Want You To Love Me,” by Muddy Waters
“In My Place,” by Coldplay
“Solsbury Hill,” by Peter Gabriel
“Happiness is a Warm Gun,” by the Beatles
“Paranoid Android,” by Radiohead
“Grounds for Divorce,” by Elbow
“Cast No Shadow,” by Oasis
“Everlasting Light,” by Black Keys
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