This list contains information about the best songs released posthumously, ranked by your votes. Several famous rock stars, rappers and singer-songwriters have released fantastic music after their deaths. Some of these famous people died just months before their songs were released while others have had hit songs released decades after their deaths.
What are some of the best songs that were released posthumously? Tupac Shakur's “Hail Mary” is a great song. It was released Feb. 11, 1997 and Shakur died Sept. 13, 1996. Shakur has had several posthumous hits including “Changes,” "To Live & Die in L.A." and "Baby Don't Cry (Keep Ya Head Up II)." Shakur was gunned down after leaving a boxing match at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. His murder still remains unsolved to this day.
Another great posthumous release is “Me and Bobby McGee” by Janis Joplin. The track appeared on the album “Pearl” which was released on Jan. 11, 1971. Joplin died of an alcohol and drug overdose on Oct. 4, 1970. Other great posthumous songs include “You Got It” by Roy Orbison, “(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay” by Otis Redding and “Nobody Told Me” by John Lennon.
Which posthumously released song is your favorite? These songs are part of some of the best albums released posthumously as well. Vote on this list to make sure that the best song ends up on top and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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SongBird
Released May 19, 1998: Cassidy died Nov. 2, 1996
You Got It
Released Feb. 7, 1989: Orbison died Dec. 6, 1988
Me And Bobby McGee
Released on January 11, 1971: Joplin died on October 4, 1970
I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song
Released March 1974: Croce died Sept. 20, 1973
Buffalo Soldier
Released May 23, 1983: Marley died May 11, 1981
Last Goodbye
Released 1994: Buckley died May 29, 1997
Hail Mary
Released Feb. 11, 1997: Shakur died Sept. 13, 1996
Bonzo's Montreux
Released Nov. 19, 1982: John Bonham died Sept. 25, 1980
I Could Fall in Love
Released June 26, 1995: Selena died March 31, 1995
(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay
Released Jan. 8, 1968: Redding died December 10, 1967