Señorita is a 2019 hit song by singer Shawn Mendes with Camila Cabello. Initially released on Mendes’ self-titled third album, Señorita became a global hit and has since become one of the most streamed songs of the current decade. With it’s distinctive guitar solo intro and finger-style chord accompaniment it’s a perfect song for nylon-string acoustic players.

Karma Police by Radiohead is from their influential 1997 album OK Computer. Karma Police was the 2nd single from the album and remains one of Radiohead’s most recognisable songs. The acoustic guitar part is an integral element and the intelligent variety of chords makes it a rewarding rhythm guitar chart . . .

House of the Rising Sun is an old American folk song restyled into a hit song in the 1960s by English rock group The Animals. Their tough blues sound projected the new British rock sound and turned House of the Rising Sun from a coffee-house folk number into an international rock hit. The distinctive guitar arpeggio intro quickly became a guitar lessons staple . . .

Californication by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers is the international hit song from their 1999 album of the same name. Bolstered by the return of guitarist John Frusciante, the album Californication and it’s title track became their most successful release . . . .

Imagine by John Lennon is perhaps the most famous Pop ballad of all. The 1971 original was a huge international hit and in the decades since Imagine has built an enduring cultural presence that places it beyond the realms of mere Pop. There are many recorded cover versions, and it has become synonymous with Olympic Games opening/closing ceremonies, but the original still shines above all others. . .

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'Let Her Go by Passenger is one of the biggest hit songs of the 2010’s. Recorded in Sydney in 2012 for the album All The Little Lights, it took some time to find a wide audience but was a global hit by 2014. With it’s distinctive fingerpick intro and sweet minor chord progression, it’s a perfect track for acoustic guitarists.

Can’t Help Falling in Love is one of the most famous of all Pop ballads. Written for Elvis Presley’s 1961 film Blue Hawaii it is based on the 18th Century French love song Plaisir d’amour by Jean-Paul Martini . . . .

Riptide by Vance Joy is one of the biggest hit songs of the current Pop era. Released in 2013 it became a hit in many countries and has since become a staple of streaming services. The studio recording features distinctive Ukulele strumming but earlier live versions by Vance Joy are played on acoustic guitar. Here’s how to play it on guitar . . .