Celebrate Seal's 59th Birthday With His Top Hit Songs!

Singer Seal is turning 59 today!

The singer was born Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel on February 19, 1963. The British singer-songwriter was born in Paddington, London, in the United Kingdom. He has sold more than 20 million records worldwide. Among the many songs he’s known for, his 1994 song “Kiss from a Rose” might be his most famous!

Seal is known for his deep soulful singing voice, which has earned him countless awards throughout the decades. He has won three BRIT awards, including Best British Male in 1992. He has also won four Grammy Awards and an MTV Music Award. He has received two Ivor Novello Awards for Best Song Musically and Lyrically from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors for two of his top hits: “Killer” in 1990 and “Crazy” in 1991.

Seal has also appeared in numerous reality shows. He appeared as a coach on Australia’s version of “The Voice” in 2012, 2013, and 2017. He also competed on season 2 of Fox’s musical guessing game competition “The Masked Singer,” where he performed in a Leopard costume. Unfortunately, he finished in fourth place. The winner that season was “Let’s Make a Deal” host Wayne Brady.

And, since you’re probably wondering, the scarring on Seal’s face is the result of a form of lupus called discoid lupus erythematosus, which leaves large scars on the skin. He also has a brother named Jeymes Samuel. He is also an accomplished singer-songwriter who performs under the name “The Bullitts.”

But today we’re focusing on Seal and his top hits! Have a listen to some of his best-known songs below!

Also known as the song from the “Batman Forever” soundtrack, this song has become a karaoke staple!

“This isn’t typically the type of music I listen too, but something about this song is enchanting,” one fan wrote. “Every time I listen to it I just feel happy inside. I really can’t explain it.”

“This song actually slaps,” another shared. “A medieval minstrel sounding tune laced with hyper-metaphorical language is not a common find.”

“One of the finest pieces of pop music ever written,” another commented. “It's lyrically and musically fascinating.”

“This song NEVER gets old!! It's one of the few nostalgic songs I will NEVER get tired of!” another shared. “Thank you Seal, it’s beautiful!!”

“This song is never going to get old, it is going to be always fresh and suit for forever,” another wrote. “There is not going to be any other singer in the future to sing as beautiful as Seal.”

There used to be a time when you couldn’t turn on the radio without listening to “Crazy.” Although it feels like it just came out yesterday, the song actually came out in 1991!

“Hard to believe this was released in 1990,” one fan wrote. “It just sounds so far ahead of its time.”

“30 years later, I feel quite comfortable in saying that in my opinion, this is probably the finest piece of pop music ever made,” another fan commented. “This song will never grow old on me. Pure perfection.”

“Definitely in my top 10 favorite songs of all time,” another shared. “I could listen to Seal’s voice all day.”

“The style, the message, the story, the talent,” another commented. “This song has it all.”

“Brilliant song,” another wrote. “Still sounds fresh today as the day it was released.”

Another shared, “Seal's music doesn't date, it just gets better with age.”

You probably forgot about this 1996 hit that came from the “Space Jam” album. Good thing we didn’t! The original version of the song recorded by the Steve Miller Band in 1976 is worth a listen too!

“This song is magical,” one fan wrote. “It really takes me back - I remember when I was a kid and my grandpa took me to the cinema to watch Space Jam. And every time I listen to this song I travel back to this moment. Magic!”

“Not only does this song hold up from my childhood, it is in hindsight an amazing cover that retains a great deal of the elements that made the original so cool,” another wrote.

“Love this version Seal! Always makes me want to run, do art... send out light,” another wrote.

“Sounds good to me,” another wrote. “The song already was great but Seal's voice makes it even more sweet. Song gives you good vibes and inspiration.”

It's not enough for us, either! Check out the video above to see a compilation of all of his “The Masked Singer” performances!