"Why Am I The One" by fun

This pop rock trio from New York won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2012 off the heels of big hits like the #1 smash "We Are Young," which logged 6 weeks at the top, and "Some Nights," which settled at #3. "Carry On," the third single from their breakthrough album, peaked at #20.

"Why Am I The One" struck me as another tune that had top of the chart potential. The song showcases the softer side of the band, but it is no less catchy. The sweeping melodies and harmonies that fun puts into their songs make them sound like a modern day version of Queen.

Prior to fun, lead singer Nate Ruess was in an indie powerpop band called The Format, also worth checking out. It's unclear if fun will release another album since Ruess has a budding solo career. He's been featured on a number of other artist's songs, most notably the #1 duet with Pink, "Just Give Me A Reason."