![]() Wanna know something legendary? Taylor Swift wrote all of Speak Now *solo* because critics were saying that she doesn’t play a big part in the writing process. Sia took “Bird Set Free” for her This Is Acting album, while the Bellas took home victory with an emotional performance of “Flashlight” in the film. “Flashlight,” by Jessie J (2015): Although not originally intended for the film, the song was picked up for Pitch Perfect 2 over her other song written for the film, “Bird Set Free.” Fun fact: A pre-fame Sam Smith was also a cowriter on the tune. Not only did this elevate Sia as an in-demand songwriter, but the success of the song also pushed Rihanna into new musical territory. “Diamonds,” by Rihanna (2012): Sia’s first number one hit for another artist was shiny like “Diamonds” from Rihanna’s album Unapologetic. ![]() “You Lost Me,” by Christina Aguilera (2010): Unlike Sia’s typical songs filled with belting and runs, she helps show Christina Aguilera’s soft side with this track from her album Bionic. “Pretty Hurts,” by Beyoncé (2013): In an unlikely collab on Beyoncé’s self-titled album, Sia gave Beyoncé a self-confidence anthem with this one. She went number one with “Cheap Thrills,” which she originally wrote for Rihanna. See: Britney Spears’ “Perfume” (and “Passenger”), Katy Perry’s “Chained to the Rhythm,” and Kelly Clarkson’s “Invincible.” Her own album This Is Acting is compiled of songs that she wrote for other artists-but they passed. She’s written hit songs for pretty much everyone.
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