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- The charts are suddenly crammed with pop songs that celebrate joy and sensuality and precipitous thrill: Dua Lipa's Physical, Doja Cat's Say So, Harry Styles' Watermelon Sugar and Gaga's own Stupid Love. At the same time, music is getting faster. The average tempo of 2020's top 20 best-selling songs is a pulse-quickening 122 beats per minute.
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- TEXAS HOLD 'EM. BEYONCE. LW: 1, Peak: 1, Weeks: 3.
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The charts are suddenly crammed with pop songs that celebrate joy and sensuality and precipitous thrill: Dua Lipa's Physical, Doja Cat's Say So, Harry Styles' Watermelon Sugar and Gaga's own...
Sep 30, 2024 · From the blissfully ignorant months before the pandemic to Brat Summer, here are the songs that moved culture, coined genres, and are still stuck in our heads.
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Olly Alexander – Breathe
In 2015, Olly Alexander – then under the name Years & Years – shared a cover of Blu Cantrell’s hit song “Breathe.” The cover served as the B-side to “Take Shelter” and was later re-released on Years & Years’ debut album Communion. It now serves as the soundtrack to a new TikTok trend where users lip-sync to a brief dialogue before launching into a dance routine.
City Girls – What We Doin’
Taken from City Girls’ 2018 album Girl Code, “What We Doin’” is a liberating anthem in which the duo takes care of their responsibilities and is ready to hit the town. It is trending on TikTok as the unlikely accompaniment to a trend where users share their reactions via images of Chicken Little.
Jeremih – Birthday Sex
“Birthday Sex” was Jeremih’s debut single and was released in 2009. It scored the then-R&B newcomer huge success, peaking at No.4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and being certified five times platinum by the RIAA. It forms the soundtrack for a new TikTok trend in which creators share their take on the cue “when he asks me to dance but…”.
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Maps
In “Maps,” Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O shared a message to her then-partner, Liars frontman Angus Andrew. “Wait, they don’t love you like I love you,” O sang in what has become one of the most affecting modern alternative love songs. Its impact has spread far and wide, evidenced in covers by artists as varied as Macy Gray, Anderson .Paak, and Arcade Fire. It is trending on TikTok, where its resurgence began in a face puzzle trend, in which users have to reattach their features in the r...
The Cramps – Goo Goo Muck
“Goo Goo Muck” was first released by Ronnie Cook and The Gaylads in 1962. The single failed to chart but was dug out of the crates by The Cramps in 1980 before appearing on its second album, Psychedelic Jungle, a year later. The band’s take on the original turned it into something far more sleazy, the song’s monster figure becoming a hormone-fuelled teen. It is part of a new photo trend on TikTok linked to the lyrics “When the sun goes down and the mood comes up,” with users sharing photos of...
Crowded House – Don’t Dream It’s Over
“Don’t Dream It’s Over,” the 1986 single from Crowded House, would go on to be the band’s biggest international hit. It peaked at No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987 and reached the top spot in Canada and the band’s home country of New Zealand. It is receiving renewed interest after it was used prominently in the sixth episode of Ryan Murphy’s latest Netflix series, Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story.
Pearl Jam – Future Days
“Future Days” is a poignant tribute to Eddie Vedder’s friend and founding member of The Frogs, Dennis Flemion. “Back when I was feelin’ broken, I focused on a prayer,” the Pearl Jam frontman sings on the Lightning Bolt track. “You came deep as any ocean, did something out there hear?” The song was previously featured in the game The Last Of Us Part II, becoming a theme between the characters Joel and Ellie. As the HBO adaptation of the video game prepares to return to screens, “Future Days”’...
Sugarland – It Happens
Country duo Sugarland captured a relatable scenario on its 2009 single “It Happens,” sharing a tale of oversleeping and being late to work. As the story unfolds further, the drama surrounding the narrator increases, with Jennifer Nettles getting into a car accident with her ex and his new girlfriend. The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and was nominated for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2010 Grammys. Fans are sharing the song on TikTok after discovering i...
Halsey – Bad At Love
Taken from Halsey’s second album Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, “Bad At Love” details the star’s past relationships and why they failed to last. After the song’s release, Halsey explained to Billboard that they wanted the track to “sound like Leonardo DiCaprio in a Hawaiian T-shirt in a droptop yellow convertible car – driving down the highway like in Miami Vice with all his friends.” The song is now being used on TikTok to soundtrack videos showing off users’ pick-up trucks.
JAWNY – Honeypie
When JAWNY released “Honeypie” in 2019, he was still using the artist name Johnny Utah and working as an independent artist. The track captured the imagination of many around the world, though, going viral on TikTok, racking up millions of streams, and helping secure him a record deal with Interscope Records. The track is experiencing a resurgence as an animated lyric videogoes viral on TikTok.
Mint Condition – So Fine
Minneapolis R&B group Mint Condition shared “So Fine” as part of its second studio album, From The Mint Factory, in October 1993. The track earned it a Top 40 finish in both the Billboard Hot R&B Songs and Adult R&B Songs charts, the track’s tribute to “a woman of quality” striking a chord with fans. The song is part of a new dance trend on TikTok that sees users dance in pairs.
WILLOW – Whip My Hair
“Whip My Hair” was the debut single for WILLOW, then aged 10 years old. The song mixed motivational lyrics with dance-pop melodies and rhythms – a combination that proved popular with her new fans. It peaked at No.11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and rocketed into the Top 10 in charts around the world, including in the UK and Denmark. The track is having a resurgence on TikTok as part of a hair-whipping dance trend.
Crystal Waters – Gypsy Woman
Taken from Crystal Waters’ debut album Surprise, “Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)” is best known for its infectious “La de dee, la dee da” hook, which helped propel it to the upper echelons of the charts – and to classic status. In the decades since its 1991 release, the track has frequently been dubbed one of the best songs of all time by publications like Pitchfork and Rolling Stone. It is experiencing a resurgence following Katy Perry sampling it on her single “I’m His, He’s Mine.”
Richard Harris – MacArthur Park
Although the Jimmy Webb-penned “MacArthur Park” has been recorded and released by numerous artists over the years, Irish actor and singer Richard Harris was the first back in 1968. Harris met Webb at a fundraising event in Los Angeles and mentioned that he was looking to make his own record, leading to Webb playing the track for him. Harris’ version peaked at No.2 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming one of his biggest hits. It is piquing the interest of a new generation of music listeners now...
Ashanti – Rain On Me
With the lead single for her second album, Chapter II, Ashanti shared a powerful message of overcoming an abusive relationship. During the promotion of “Rain On Me,” the star teamed up with organizations LidRock and Family Violence Prevention Fund to raise awareness of domestic violence. The track also earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 2004. It is now the soundtrack to a new trend on TikTok where users share a still from Black Mafia Familyas part of a “My...
Rihanna – Love On The Brain
On “Love On The Brain,” Rihanna took inspiration from doo-wop and soul from the 1950s and 60s, repackaging it in a modern style. In the emotionally powerful track, the star sings of a toxic but addictive relationship. The song is trending again following Rihanna’s appearance in a perfume campaign for Christian Dior’s J’adore, with a promotional film soundtracked by “Love On The Brain.”
Bobby “Boris” Pickett – Monster Mash
Although considered a novelty song, Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s “Monster Mash” has experienced an enduring impact that many other tracks of its ilk fall short of. A now-traditional soundtrack of Halloween, the song tells the tale of a mad scientist who creates a monster that comes to life and comes up with a new dance move that becomes popular among other monsters, like Dracula and the Wolfman. As anticipation for Halloween 2024 ramps up, the song is beginning to experience its annual resurgence,...
Rockwell – Somebody’s Watching Me
In 1983, Rockwell released “Somebody’s Watching Me,” the lead single from his debut studio album of the same name. It featured vocals from Michael and Jermaine Jackson and Norman Dozier. It rocketed into the Top 5 of the charts around the world, including in the US, South Africa, Canada, Switzerland, and more. The track has become associated with Halloween thanks to its themes of paranoia and fear and is trending again as the season approaches once again.
Sir Mix-A-Lot – Nasty Dog
The dog at the heart of Sir Mix-A-Lot’s 1994 track “Nasty Dog” isn’t a furry friend but, in fact, the rapper himself. Instead of taking an interest in his fellow canines, the star spends the song in pursuit of a “kitty cat,” tempting them down from treetops “with a jingle of my car keys.” Between his recounted attempts, barks and woofs take on a percussive role, Mix-a-Lot occasionally adding to the layers with baritone “bow wow” refrains.
Riley Green – There Was This Girl
On “There Was This Girl,” country singer Riley Green shares stories about different women he’s met, from encounters at bars to the front rows of his shows. What starts out as a tale of various crushes, though, ends in commitment and the musician finding out “what love is all about.” The 2018 single is experiencing a resurgence thanks to an acoustic version soundtracking a new TikTok photo swipe trend, in which users share photos of themselves and their partners.
Cher – Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves
Cher’s first solo US No.1 single “Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves” put the pop icon in the shoes of a 16-year-old Romani girl, sharing details of her life. The big comeback track appeared on the album of the same name, which arrived in 1971 and earned Cher a nomination for the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance Grammy in 1972. It is receiving renewed attention thanks to a sync in Netflix’s Umbrella Academy, in which it soundtracks a dance sequence.
The Cardigans – Lovefool
The Cardigans’ catchy hit single “Lovefool” was released in 1996 but didn’t reach the upper echelons of charts around the world until a year later. Its success was propelled by a feature on the soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet and a re-release, pushing it to No.2 on the Official UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay Chart and to No.1 in New Zealand and Scotland. The song is now experiencing a resurgence as fans use it to soundtrack edits of couples they wanted to see t...
Lorde – The Love Club
In 2012, Lorde introduced herself to the world with The Love Club EP. Its title track depicted the then-teenager befriending the bad kids in her peer group and shone a light on the negative sides of popularity. TikTok users are setting it to a new trend on the app where they show recent photos from their camera roll.
Lloyd – You
“You” previewed Lloyd’s second studio album, Street Love, in 2007 and boosted a feature from Lil Wayne. It became the R&B singer’s first Top 10 single on the Billboard Hot 100 and his first No.1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Nearly a decade after its release, it is regaining attention after being posted by Olympian Suni Lee.
Jhené Aiko – None Of Your Concern
On 2019’s “None Of Your Concern,” Jhené Aiko got personal. The track delved into her then-former relationship with Big Sean, who guested on the track, and detailed the couple’s issues and the pain of moving on. It followed the pair collaborating on Sean’s “Single Again,” which also looked at their partnership in detail. The track has since been certified double platinum by the RIAA and is experiencing a resurgence as fans share live clips from the star’s tour.
Lynyrd Skynyrd – I Need You
“I Need You” appeared on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s second studio album, Second Helping, in 1974. The song, co-written by Ed King, Gary Rossington, and Ronnie Van Zant, details being away from a loved one and yearning to be back by their side. TikTok users are soundtracking a new trend where they share the people – or things– that they love.
Richard Marx – Right Here Waiting
Richard Marx wrote his 1989 single “Right Here Waiting” as a love letter to his wife, Cynthia Rhodes, while she was away in South Africa filming a movie. He initially sent it to Barbra Streisand to sing but, after she rejected it, recorded it himself. It went on to become a No.1 hit in countries around the world and is now featured in the trailer for Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice sequel.
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Wharton’s Jonah Berger talks about his new research on why some songs are more popular than others. Songs stick in our heads for all sorts of reasons, but new research finds that listeners love tunes more when one particular word is included in the lyrics.
Mar 14, 2024 · Here are some of the numbers. Last year, four country songs soared to the number one spot on the Billboard charts — the highest count for the genre since 1975. Wallen’s hit song, “Last Night ...
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