This week, Michael Jackson concludes his chart sprint with "This Is It," which has leapt nine or 10 positions each week since its debut at No. 40 five weeks ago. This becomes his seventh No. 1 solo hit since 1980 on my charts, with the other six being "Rock With You" (1980), "Billie Jean" and "Beat It" (1983), "Man in the Mirror" (1987), "Black or White" (1991) and "Who Is It?" (1993). In addition, he was co-author of USA for Africa's "We Are the World," the No. 1 song of 1985.
Another artist making a comeback this week, though not quite as dramatic, is Toni Braxton. She hasn't had a hit in nine years, since "He Wasn't Man Enough" in 2000. This week, she's back with "Yesterday," not the Lennon-McCartney standard but an original R&B collaboration with Trey Songz that enters the countdown at No. 39. Braxton has had a few No. 1 hits nationally, but on my chart, only her debut collaboration with Babyface, 1992's "Give You My Heart," has gone all the way to the top. Can this latest collaboration follow?
Several songs make strong moves up the chart this week, with three songs jumping 10 notches. Norah Jones' latest, "Chasing Pirates," moves into the Top 10 with a 19-9 leap, while "Paparazzi" by Lady GaGa moves 39-29 and "Staying in Love" from Raphael Saadiq keeps pace, 40-30.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Week of Nov. 22
The dance music act Cascada, with lead singer Natalie Horler, notches its first No. 1 with "Evacuate the Dancefloor." The group had hit previously with remakes of "Truly Madly Deeply" and "Because the Night," but this original hit surpassed both of those to move 4-1 this week.
Michael Jackson continues his 10-notch-a-week pace, moving 40-30-20-10 the past month with "This Is It." Could this mean he's headed for the top next week?
Creed stalled out at No. 40 with "Overcome," the first single from the group's comeback/reunion album, "Full Circle." But the second single, "Rain," is doing much better, up 32-25 this week. In 2000, the group had back-to-back No. 1's with "Higher" (one week) and "With Arms Wide Open" (two weeks).
This week's three debut songs are led by Rihanna's No. 29 bow for "Russian Roulette," the first single from her new release "Rated R." Only five songs this year have debuted as high or higher, with four of those entering the week of April 11: Susan Boyle's "I Dreamed a Dream" (No. 23), Shinedown's "Second Chance" (No. 27), Keith Urban's "Standing Right in Front of You" (No. 28) and Chrisette Michele's "Epiphany (I'm Leaving)" (No. 29). The most recent was Jermaine Jackson's "Smile" from his brother's memorial service (No. 29, July 12). Interestingly, despite those high debuts, most of those songs did not go to No. 1. (Only the Shinedown and Urban tracks did.) We'll see how Rihanna fares in the weeks to come.
Michael Jackson continues his 10-notch-a-week pace, moving 40-30-20-10 the past month with "This Is It." Could this mean he's headed for the top next week?
Creed stalled out at No. 40 with "Overcome," the first single from the group's comeback/reunion album, "Full Circle." But the second single, "Rain," is doing much better, up 32-25 this week. In 2000, the group had back-to-back No. 1's with "Higher" (one week) and "With Arms Wide Open" (two weeks).
This week's three debut songs are led by Rihanna's No. 29 bow for "Russian Roulette," the first single from her new release "Rated R." Only five songs this year have debuted as high or higher, with four of those entering the week of April 11: Susan Boyle's "I Dreamed a Dream" (No. 23), Shinedown's "Second Chance" (No. 27), Keith Urban's "Standing Right in Front of You" (No. 28) and Chrisette Michele's "Epiphany (I'm Leaving)" (No. 29). The most recent was Jermaine Jackson's "Smile" from his brother's memorial service (No. 29, July 12). Interestingly, despite those high debuts, most of those songs did not go to No. 1. (Only the Shinedown and Urban tracks did.) We'll see how Rihanna fares in the weeks to come.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Week of Nov. 15
Five debuts this week from a diverse crowd: adult/pop singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat, country/pop group Rascal Flatts, R&B crooner Jaheim, Brit-pop/dance singer Robbie Williams and "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert. Caillat, debuting at No. 33, replaces herself in the survey, as the former No. 1 "Fallin' for You" slides out after a 19-week run.
Michael Jackson's "This Is It" continues to make healthy moves, following last week's 40-30 leap with another 10-point leap to No. 20. Meanwhile, sister Janet's "Make Me" (borrowing a bit from MJ's "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough") is picking up steam, up seven to No. 12.
Tied with "This Is It" for the week's biggest move is Norah Jones' "Chasing Pirates." In its second week on the chart, it sprints 10 from 38-28.
Michael Jackson's "This Is It" continues to make healthy moves, following last week's 40-30 leap with another 10-point leap to No. 20. Meanwhile, sister Janet's "Make Me" (borrowing a bit from MJ's "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough") is picking up steam, up seven to No. 12.
Tied with "This Is It" for the week's biggest move is Norah Jones' "Chasing Pirates." In its second week on the chart, it sprints 10 from 38-28.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Week of Nov. 8
The highest of the three new songs in this week's Top 40 is the first release from Norah Jones' latest album, "The Fall." "Chasing Pirates" enters at No. 38.
Lots of action within the Top 40, with 15 songs moving up at least four positions from last week. The biggest mover of the week is "If You Only Knew," Shinedown's follow up to the No. 1 hit "Second Chance," which moves 26-14. Meantime, two songs that entered last week sprint 10 positions: OneRepublic's "All the Right Moves" jumps 38-28 and Michael Jackson's "This Is It" moves 40-30.
Lots of action within the Top 40, with 15 songs moving up at least four positions from last week. The biggest mover of the week is "If You Only Knew," Shinedown's follow up to the No. 1 hit "Second Chance," which moves 26-14. Meantime, two songs that entered last week sprint 10 positions: OneRepublic's "All the Right Moves" jumps 38-28 and Michael Jackson's "This Is It" moves 40-30.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Top 40 for Nov. 1
Since this summer's death of superstar Michael Jackson, his brother Jermaine hit the charts with a tribute from his memorial service ("Smile") and his sister Janet followed with a tribute from the MTV Awards ("Make Me"). This week, Michael himself returns to the top 40 with a posthumous hit, "This Is It." The title track from the No. 1 movie at the U.S. box office this past weekend is No. 40.
Singer-songwriter Will Hoge takes his first chart hit into the top 10 as "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" moves 11-9. The song is one of several sleeper hits in the countdown continuing to push up the charts in its 12th week. Others include "Come Home" by OneRepublic and Sara Bareilles (up 3-2 in its 16th week) and "Fireflies" by Owl City (up 4-3 in its 16th week). "Fireflies" managed to soar to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 this week (no mean feat for an alternative/AAA song).
Singer-songwriter Will Hoge takes his first chart hit into the top 10 as "Even If It Breaks Your Heart" moves 11-9. The song is one of several sleeper hits in the countdown continuing to push up the charts in its 12th week. Others include "Come Home" by OneRepublic and Sara Bareilles (up 3-2 in its 16th week) and "Fireflies" by Owl City (up 4-3 in its 16th week). "Fireflies" managed to soar to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 this week (no mean feat for an alternative/AAA song).
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