Now famous for his morose compositions and velvety smooth voice, Drake was mostly ignored in his tragically short lifetime. But his stirring, melancholic legacy has shown him to be a hugely influential (if inimitable) singer-songwriter. With a little over 30 songs in Drake’s catalogue, I’ve limited this list to a strict 10 favorite songs from the Tanworth troubadour.

*This list will be updated in the event of any future (including posthumous) releases.

Top 10

10. ’Cello Song

9. Parasite

8. Road

7. The Thoughts of Mary Jane

6. Which Will

5. Things Behind the Sun

4. Pink Moon

3. Hazey Jane I

2. Place to Be

1. River Man

Favorite Album Cover

Pink Moon (1972)

Favorite Song on Each Album

Five Leaves Left (1969): River Man

Bryter Layter (1971): Hazey Jane I

Pink Moon (1972): Place to Be

Albums Ranked

3. Bryter Layter (1971)

2. Five Leaves Left (1969)

1. Pink Moon (1972)