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Lana Del Rey, whose birth name is Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, is from New York City, where she first nurtured her musical aspirations. Her early career involved performances at various clubs and venues throughout the city, which helped shape her artistic identity. Lana Del Rey initially gained public attention with her debut single “Video Games,” released in 2011, rapidly establishing her distinctive cinematic aesthetic and melancholic musical style.
Her debut studio album, Born to Die, released in 2012, was a massive international success, featuring hit singles including “Summertime Sadness,” “Blue Jeans,” and “National Anthem.” The album’s atmospheric sound and evocative storytelling resonated with audiences worldwide, cementing her place as a prominent figure in contemporary pop culture. Born to Die achieved multi-platinum status and set the tone for her subsequent musical direction.
Del Rey continued her momentum with the release of several critically acclaimed albums, such as “Ultraviolence” (2014), “Honeymoon” (2015), and “Lust for Life” (2017). “Ultraviolence” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and featured notable songs like “West Coast” and “Shades of Cool.” Similarly, “Lust for Life” included collaborations with artists such as The Weeknd, Stevie Nicks, and Sean Ono Lennon, showcasing her versatility and ability to merge different musical styles.
Over the course of her career, Lana Del Rey has released nine studio albums, continually exploring themes of romance, melancholy, nostalgia, and Americana. Her sixth studio album received significant critical acclaim, earning nominations for Album of the Year and Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards. The album featured widely praised singles like “Mariners Apartment Complex” and “The Greatest.”
Lana Del Rey’s contribution to music has been recognized with numerous awards, including Brit Awards, MTV Europe Music Awards, and nominations for multiple Grammy Awards. Her influential status within the music industry stems from her distinctively vintage visual style, sophisticated songwriting, and emotional authenticity. These qualities have garnered her a devoted international fanbase and considerable respect from both critics and peers.
Beyond music, Lana Del Rey has actively participated in various philanthropic initiatives. She has notably contributed to environmental causes, including donations and public advocacy for wildfire relief efforts in California. Additionally, she has supported mental health awareness campaigns and initiatives aimed at assisting marginalized communities, showcasing her dedication to leveraging her platform for positive social impact.
Del Rey continues to influence the music scene with her introspective lyrics and haunting melodies, remaining a prominent and innovative figure in contemporary music. Her consistent ability to produce thought-provoking and emotionally resonant work has solidified her position as an enduring and beloved artist, admired for her artistic integrity and profound connection with listeners worldwide.
Complete List Of Lana Del Rey Songs From A to Z
- 13 Beaches – Lust for Life – 2017
- A&W – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – 2023
- American – Paradise EP – 2012
- Arcadia – Blue Banisters – 2021
- Art Deco – Honeymoon – 2015
- Bartender – Norman Fucking Rockwell! – 2019
- Beautiful – Blue Banisters – 2021
- Beautiful People Beautiful Problems (featuring Stevie Nicks) – Lust for Life – 2017
- Bel Air – Paradise EP – 2012
- Black Bathing Suit – Blue Banisters – 2021
- Black Beauty – Ultraviolence – 2014
- Blue Banisters – Blue Banisters – 2021
- Blue Jeans – Born to Die – 2012
- Blue Velvet – Paradise EP – 2012
- Body Electric – Paradise EP – 2012
- Born to Die – Born to Die – 2012
- Breaking Up Slowly (featuring Nikki Lane) – Chemtrails over the Country Club – 2021
- Brite Lites – Lana Del Ray – 2010
- Brooklyn Baby – Ultraviolence – 2014
- Burning Desire – Paradise EP – 2012
- Burnt Norton (Interlude) – Honeymoon – 2015
- California – Norman Fucking Rockwell! – 2019
- Candy Necklace (featuring Jon Batiste) – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – 2023
- Carmen – Born to Die – 2012
- Change – Lust for Life – 2017
- Chemtrails over the Country Club – Chemtrails over the Country Club – 2021
- Cherry – Lust for Life – 2017
- Cherry Blossom – Blue Banisters – 2021
- Cinnamon Girl – Norman Fucking Rockwell! – 2019
- Coachella – Woodstock in My Mind – Lust for Life – 2017
- Cola – Paradise EP – 2012
- Cruel World – Ultraviolence – 2014
- Dance Till We Die – Chemtrails over the Country Club – 2021
- Dark but Just a Game – Chemtrails over the Country Club – 2021
- Dark Paradise – Born to Die – 2012
- Dealer – Blue Banisters – 2021
- Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – 2023
- Diet Mountain Dew – Born to Die – 2012
- Doin’ Time – Norman Fucking Rockwell! – 2019
- Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood – Honeymoon – 2015
- Fingertips – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – 2023
- Fishtail – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – 2023
- Florida Kilos – Ultraviolence – 2014
- For Free (featuring Zella Day and Weyes Blood) – Chemtrails over the Country Club – 2021
- For K, Pt. 2 – Lana Del Ray – 2010
- Freak – Honeymoon – 2015
- Fuck It I Love You – Norman Fucking Rockwell! – 2019
- Fucked My Way Up to the Top – Ultraviolence – 2014
- Get Free – Lust for Life – 2017
- God Bless America – and All the Beautiful Women in It – Lust for Life – 2017
- God Knows I Tried – Honeymoon – 2015
- Gods & Monsters – Paradise EP – 2012
- Grandfather Please Stand on the Shoulders of My Father While He’s Deep-Sea Fishing – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – 2023
- Gramma (Blue Ribbon Sparkler Trailer Heaven) – Lana Del Ray – 2010
- Groupie Love (featuring ASAP Rocky) – Lust for Life – 2017
- Guns and Roses – Ultraviolence – 2014
- Happiness Is a Butterfly – Norman Fucking Rockwell! – 2019
- Heroin – Lust for Life – 2017
- High by the Beach – Honeymoon – 2015
- Honeymoon – Honeymoon – 2015
- Hope Is a Dangerous Thing for a Woman Like Me to Have – but I Have It – Norman Fucking Rockwell! – 2019
- How to Disappear – Norman Fucking Rockwell! – 2019
- If You Lie Down with Me – Blue Banisters – 2021
- In My Feelings – Lust for Life – 2017
- Interlude – The Trio – Blue Banisters – 2021
- Jon Batiste Interlude – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – 2023
- Judah Smith Interlude – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – 2023
- Jump – Lana Del Ray – 2010
- Kill Kill – Lana Del Ray – 2010
- Kintsugi – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – 2023
- Let Me Love You like a Woman – Chemtrails over the Country Club – 2021
- Let the Light In (featuring Father John Misty) – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – 2023
- Living Legend – Blue Banisters – 2021
- Love – Lust for Life – 2017
- Love Song – Norman Fucking Rockwell! – 2019
- Lust for Life (featuring the Weeknd) – Lust for Life – 2017
- Margaret (featuring Bleachers) – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – 2023
- Mariners Apartment Complex – Norman Fucking Rockwell! – 2019
- Mermaid Motel – Lana Del Ray – 2010
- Million Dollar Man – Born to Die – 2012
- Money Power Glory – Ultraviolence – 2014
- Music to Watch Boys To – Honeymoon – 2015
- National Anthem – Born to Die – 2012
- Nectar of the Gods – Blue Banisters – 2021
- Norman Fucking Rockwell – Norman Fucking Rockwell! – 2019
- Not All Who Wander Are Lost – Chemtrails over the Country Club – 2021
- Off to the Races – Born to Die – 2012
- Oh Say Can You See – Lana Del Ray – 2010
- Old Money – Ultraviolence – 2014
- Paris, Texas (featuring SYML) – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – 2023
- Pawn Shop Blues – Lana Del Ray – 2010
- Peppers (featuring Tommy Genesis) – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – 2023
- Pretty When You Cry – Ultraviolence – 2014
- Put Me in a Movie – Lana Del Ray – 2010
- Queen of the Gas Station – Lana Del Ray – 2010
- Radio – Born to Die – 2012
- Raise Me Up (Mississippi South) – Lana Del Ray – 2010
- Religion – Honeymoon – 2015
- Ride – Paradise EP – 2012
- Sad Girl – Ultraviolence – 2014
- Salvatore – Honeymoon – 2015
- Shades of Cool – Ultraviolence – 2014
- Smarty – Lana Del Ray – 2010
- Summer Bummer (featuring ASAP Rocky and Playboi Carti) – Lust for Life – 2017
- Summertime Sadness – Born to Die – 2012
- Swan Song – Honeymoon – 2015
- Sweet – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – 2023
- Sweet Carolina – Blue Banisters – 2021
- Taco Truck x VB – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – 2023
- Terrence Loves You – Honeymoon – 2015
- Text Book – Blue Banisters – 2021
- The Blackest Day – Honeymoon – 2015
- The Grants – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd – 2023
- The Greatest – Norman Fucking Rockwell! – 2019
- The Next Best American Record – Norman Fucking Rockwell! – 2019
- The Other Woman – Ultraviolence – 2014
- This Is What Makes Us Girls – Born to Die – 2012
- Thunder – Blue Banisters – 2021
- Tomorrow Never Came (featuring Sean Ono Lennon) – Lust for Life – 2017
- Tulsa Jesus Freak – Chemtrails over the Country Club – 2021
- Ultraviolence – Ultraviolence – 2014
- Venice Bitch – Norman Fucking Rockwell! – 2019
- Video Games – Born to Die – 2012
- Violets for Roses – Blue Banisters – 2021
- West Coast – Ultraviolence – 2014
- West Coast (radio mix) – Ultraviolence – 2014
- When the World Was at War We Kept Dancing – Lust for Life – 2017
- White Dress – Chemtrails over the Country Club – 2021
- White Mustang – Lust for Life – 2017
- Wild at Heart – Chemtrails over the Country Club – 2021
- Wildflower Wildfire – Blue Banisters – 2021
- Yayo – Lana Del Ray – 2010 / Paradise EP – 2012 (re-recorded version)
- Yosemite – Chemtrails over the Country Club – 2021
- 24 – Honeymoon – 2015
Albums and EPs
Kill Kill EP (2008): 3 songs (later included in Lana Del Ray)
Lana Del Ray (2010): 13 songs
Lana Del Rey EP (2012): 4 songs (later included in Born to Die)
Born to Die (2012): 12 songs
Paradise EP (2012): 8 songs + 1 bonus track (9 total)
Ultraviolence (2014): 15 songs
Honeymoon (2015): 14 songs
Lust for Life (2017): 16 songs
Norman Fucking Rockwell! (2019): 14 songs
Chemtrails over the Country Club (2021): 11 songs
Blue Banisters (2021): 15 songs
Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd (2023): 16 songs
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