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Freaky Fly Bry's Top 100 of 2006
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Freaky Fly Bry's Top 100 of 2006
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100. Ryan Cabrera - Photo #8 peak, 18 weeks on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsG8yIsbRzo
99. Mariah Carey ft. Snoop Dogg - Say Somethin' #10 peak, 17 weeks on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OzmLtgctD0g
98. Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor #15 peak, 16 weeks on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTnVsbvrfBA
97. Black Eyed Peas ft. Jack Johnson - Gone Going #13 peak, 19 weeks on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr_EC0lCpnk
96. Fall Out Boy - Dance, Dance #15 peak, 19 weeks on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb_pw7Mby5g
95. Pussycat Dolls - Buttons #15 peak, 16 weeks on
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94. Eminem - When I'm Gone #4 peak, 19 weeks on
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93. Switchfoot - We Are One Tonight #12 peak, 16 weeks on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrLumdqIrDM
92. The Automatic - Monster #10 peak, 14 weeks on
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91. Daniel Powter - Free Loop #10 peak, 22 weeks on
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90. Anna Nalick - Breathe (2 AM) #11 peak, 28 weeks on
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89. Black Eyed Peas - Pump It #14 peak, 20 weeks on
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88. Hoobastank - If I Were You #11 peak, 16 weeks on
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87. All Saints - Rock Steady #6 peak, 13 weeks on (still charting)
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86. Bon Jovi - Welcome To Wherever You Are #11 peak, 15 weeks on
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85. Megan McCauley - Tap That #15 peak, 15 weeks on
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84. Celine Dion - Let Your Heart Decide #22 peak, 20 weeks on
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83. Tragically Hip - In View #12 peak, 14 weeks on (still charting)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXzmCQr6f8s
82. Jessica Simpson - I Belong To Me #9 peak, 15 weeks on
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81. Jamelia - Something About You #8 peak, 16 weeks on
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80. Girls Aloud - See The Day #8 peak, 21 weeks on
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79. Enya - It's In The Rain #18 peak, 19 weeks on
78. K-Os - Sunday Morning #10 peak, 15 weeks on (still charting)
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77. Rihanna - We Ride #7 peak, 16 weeks on
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76. Teddy Geiger - For You I Will (Confidence) #16 peak, 19 weeks on
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75. Mobile - Out Of My Head #8 peak, 16 weeks on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTA5dvXdmBk
74. Goo Goo Dolls - Let Love In #7 peak, 14 weeks on (still charting)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpG03LzdlDA
73. The Killers - Bones #1 (2 weeks), 12 weeks on (still charting)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm2O6AKyYVA
72. Nickelback - Far Away #21 peak, 25 weeks on
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71. Gwen Stefani - Crash #6 peak, 17 weeks on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=266cihhiNcw
70. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous #3 peak, 17 weeks on
One of the biggest hits of the year radio-wise manages to crash out all the way down at #70! I liked this after a while, but got really sick of it due to overplay, resulting in its low position here... and being beaten by another, lower-peaking Nelly Furtado song!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv28_9aaO1Q
69. Stacie Orrico - I'm Not Missing You #7 peak, 19 weeks on
While unfortunately Stacie's return in 2006 was overlooked in general, I really enjoyed the first single from her new album, resulting in her getting the all-important #69 position. "So Simple" is presently climbing up my chart, and may make an appearance in 2007.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzgPopa5gJE
68. Santana ft. Michelle Branch - I'm Feeling You #1 (3 weeks), 38 weeks on
Now for a 2005 holdover, one that became an instant favourite when I first heard it. After finishing in my top 20 of my 2005, this stayed on my chart long enough to rank again in the top 100 for 2006! Michelle still has 2 more songs with the Wreckers to come, while Santana's got one with Steven Tyler higher.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSbGur1dz9k
67. All American Rejects - Move Along #13 peak, 19 weeks on
This was the year the All American Rejects achieved their biggest success to date... and this song was one that helped them do it. After the dismal performance of "Dirty Little Secret" last year on my chart, this gave them their biggest hit... until another one moved along and beat it out in here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seGhTWE98DU
66. U2 & Green Day - The Saints Are Coming #3 peak, 12 weeks on (still charting)
Talk about a powerful collaboration! With 2 bands that are clearly among the biggest ever, they took their live performance to another level and recorded a studio version of this! It quickly climbed up my chart, and comes in at #66 for the year. This is the highest appearance from Green Day, but U2 still has one more collaboration to come.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EtkGxKeC4Y
65. Madonna - Sorry (#8 peak, 22 weeks on)
Madonna continued with the hits off her "Confessions On A Dancefloor" album in 2006, and this was one of three songs in the top 100 for the year. This is the most songs she's had in my top 100 for the year since I started my chart in 1999.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ONrMhrn_P0
64. Natasha Bedingfield - Unwritten #1 (3 weeks), 42 weeks on
Another 2005 holdover, this spent 3 weeks at #1 last year. However, its longevity (which is currently tied for the record) meant it managed to also rank on 2006's list... but another Natasha song managed to beat it out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o673CrfMZKo
63. Blue October - Into The Ocean #10 peak, 22 weeks on (still charting)
I'd heard of Blue October before this year, but this was the year they really caught my attention. Their biggest hit of the year, "Hate Me", is still to come, but the follow-up did well enough to rank here as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwDjijmCm7U
62. Madonna - Jump #7 peak, 19 weeks on
And here's more Madonna! The most recent single from her album manages to beat out "Sorry"... but how high did "Get Together" rank?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytIInJULLXs
61. Goo Goo Dolls - Stay With You #6 peak, 18 weeks on
And here's the highest appearance by the Goo Goo Dolls, whose long-awaited latest album was released this year. I'm not sure if there will be any more singles from the album, but if there is, there's a good chance they may appear for 2007 too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1RMCuIUB9c
60. Stefy - Chelsea #10 peak, 22 weeks on
This was one of 2006's unexpected hits from me... a new band delivered a catchy, energetic electro-pop tune that despite not getting much radio play, still managed to catch my ear, and finish as my #60 song of the year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TldqnpsvgJ8
59. All American Rejects - It Ends Tonight #7 peak, 19 weeks on (still charting)
And here's the highest appearance for the Rejects... this became their first ever top 10 hit on my chart, and it's still in the top 10 currently. It's a little slower than their other songs, but still very good.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxk8CWXmt_s
58. INXS - Afterglow #10 peak, 19 weeks on
Here's the highest appearance for INXS, where new singer J.D. Fortune sings a song dedicated to their old lead singer, Michael Hutchence. This ballad climbed step by step in the teens before finally entering the top 10 earlier this year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY6UIUFssjo
57. Janet Jackson - So Excited #9 peak, 18 weeks on (still charting)
After the huge disappointment of lead single "Call On Me", who would've thought a song featuring Khia would help save Janet on my chart? Indeed it did, reaching the top 10 a few months back, and ranking as her highest year-end charter since 2001.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96KJNFgghkE
56. Natasha Bedingfield - Single #6 peak, 20 weeks on
This may have first been released in 2004, but being released over here in 2006 made me notice it a lot more, which I didn't at first. A catchy tune, but not quite up to "These Words" or "Unwritten" standards from last year's year-end... still ranks as her highest in 2006.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJNtJL3xpL4
55. Sugababes - Ugly #5 peak, 24 weeks on
The Sugababes got what was at the time their biggest hit with this one... the deep meaning of the lyrics made this my favourite from them... however, that title was surpassed by not one, but two other Sugababes songs that still rank higher!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-XkutQL414
54. Pussycat Dolls ft. Will.i.am - Beep #6 peak, 18 weeks on
Highest appearance from the Pussycat Dolls this year, this one features Black Eyed Peas member Will.i.am and became their third (and so far, most recent) top 10 hit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WMfU_IeMl4
53. Nick Lachey - What's Left Of Me #13 peak, 21 weeks on
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKQ22reo_qY
52. Nick Lachey - I Can't Hate You Anymore #12 peak, 22 weeks on
The recently-divorced Nick Lachey reflected on this divorce from ex-wife Jessica Simpson on his latest album, which is mostly full of slower songs, including these two that both reached the top 15 on my chart. It was very close, but in the end, "I Can't Hate You Anymore" won out by one spot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzZLHfayFKs
51. Hilary Duff - Play With Fire #11 peak, 19 weeks on (still charting)
And here's Hilary Duff, shedding her bubblegum image for a sexier, edgier sound on this one. It was a surprise, but a pleasant one... just barely missing my weekly top 10, and just barely missing my year-end top 50.
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50. Sugababes - Easy #4 peak, 15 weeks on (still charting)
And here's the second Sugababes song! This one, taken from their greatest hits collection, became their second biggest hit on my chart, and the one where I felt Amelle really fit in with the other two the most. "Red Dress" is still to come, but how high?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gb-toeL_Xj8
49. Hedley - Trip #5 peak, 21 weeks on
There are plenty of Canadians in this set, and these guys, led by Canadian Idol contestant Jacob Hoggard, were the first Canadian Idols to get a US record deal. This was their biggest hit on my chart, reaching the top 5 last winter... but one other Canadian Idol contestant is higher up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgAAgCipQbs
48. Paula Deanda - Walk Away #8 peak, 16 weeks on (still charting)
I wasn't impressed at all by her debut single "Doing Too Much", so this, the 17-year-old's second single, came to me as a pleasant surprise. It spent 4 weeks at #11 before finally breaking into the top 10 and peaking at #8... and she finds herself in my top 50 songs of the year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRxAv3xNdbo
47. Metric - Poster Of A Girl #12 peak, 22 weeks on
More Canadians here, and these ones are an indie band who have been critically acclaimed both in their home country and outside it. After the moderate success of "Monster Hospital" last year, this became an even bigger hit, narrowly missing the top 10 on my weekly chart. Unfortunately, Emily Haines didn't do so well with her solo stuff... perhaps in the future she will?
http://www.soundclick.com/util/downl...key=28757C96-1
46. MB - Julien #12 peak, 20 weeks on
Who would've thought an unsigned artist would get into my top 50 of the year? I've enjoyed many past MB singles such as "This Life", "Everybody's Here" and "All I Need", but I really didn't expect him to get another hit on my chart! "Julien" ranks as his only top 200 appearance, and ranks just inside the top 50.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LaUkVOnMvc
45. Beyoncé - Irreplaceable #1 (1 week), 15 weeks on (still charting)
On my chart this year, here's what happened: "Check On It" = flop. "Déjà Vu" = flop. "Ring The Alarm" = flop. However, it was this midtempo R&B song that helped bring Beyoncé back into the spotlight, and gave her her first #1 in two years. As this song's still riding high in my top 5, it may make another appearance on my 2007 year-end chart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK9QOdMrX78
44. Armchair Cynics - Coalmine #9 peak, 21 weeks on
Another Canadian band, these guys were signed to the same label as Nickelback, and the influence shows in their sound. This one was little known outside of regional Canadian rock stations, but still had enough power to make the top 10 on my chart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG3-Qz42kng
43. Jewel - Again And Again #1 (1 week), 16 weeks on
And a former #1 crashes out... however, unlike the others, this one's run has been entirely in 2006! Despite spending a week at #1, becoming her first, this song only managed to spend 16 weeks in my entire top 100, falling as fast as it climbed, and becoming one of my weakest #1's ever.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5BGq8gh8ZM
42. Nelly Furtado - Maneater #11 peak, 24 weeks on
"Promiscuous", which reached a higher peak back in the summer, was back at #70... however, this one, which missed my top 10, is 28 spots higher! This one managed to last much longer, as I never burned out on this one. How high will "Say It Right" be for 2007?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIE_mOtV4t0
41. Rob Thomas - Ever The Same #1 (2 weeks), 38 weeks on
Now here's another one that's a 2005 holdover... back then it was #51 for the year! This year, it improves on its position by 10 spots, and becomes the biggest hit for Rob Thomas this year. As much as I've enjoyed his solo career, I'm hoping there'll be the return of Matchbox Twenty in 2007.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIwnKtL6leQ
40. Madonna - Get Together #5 peak, 21 weeks on
Madonna's highest appearance of the year is at #40. It was the third single off "Confessions On A Dancefloor", which much like the others was a good example of the dance/pop sound she's been doing lately. Hopefully she'll stay in this direction on her next album.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rhv1v_C9n0
39. Daniel Powter - Jimmy Gets High #14 peak, 31 weeks on
This song had a confusing release schedule... first I thought it was gonna be the next single, then it wasn't, then it was in Canada, then it was rumoured for a US and UK release before being cancelled... however, all of this led to a long chart run, and a slow, up and down climb, before eventually peaking at #14. This put him safely into my top 40 songs of the year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcoZmlIic1k
38. Fort Minor - Where'd You Go? #6 peak, 22 weeks on
A song about being on the road and missing the one you love, Mike Shinoda knows what it's about, having been a member of Linkin Park, and now with his own project entitled Fort Minor. This was a surprise hit back in the summer, and ended up being a top 10 hit on my own chart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bh8Hghh-ZSA
37. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California #4 peak, 19 weeks on
It was clear that whenever the Red Hot Chili Peppers returned, they'd do well... and here they released one of the best singles they ever released. This became their biggest hit on my chart (1999-present), reaching #4 on my weekly chart... and finishing the year in the top 40 best of the year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1wlmEt8Igs
36. James Blunt - Goodbye My Lover #3 peak, 19 weeks on
After the immense success of "You're Beautiful" in 2005, he continued with the hits off "Back To Bedlam"... this is his most depressing song to date, but one that shows off his emotion well. However, this is not his highest of the year... the other song that was in the top 5 at the same time is higher up.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y7g3h-i-9M
35. Melissa O'Neil - Let It Go #8 peak, 21 weeks on
And here's the highest entry from a Canadian Idol contestant... the third season winner was easily my favourite yet, and this song was a clear favourite for me. This shows that Canadian Idols can do just as well as their international compatriots.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86C4RNuAj6A
34. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy #8 peak, 22 weeks on
The quirky duo of Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse teamed up for a new project entitled Gnarls Barkley... and this, their debut single under that name, gave them one of the year's biggest hits. On my chart, they made it into the top 10, and come out at the end with the #34 song of the year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlHnHY_xQVg
33. Mary J. Blige ft. U2 - One #15 peak, 25 weeks on
Take a U2 classic... then get Mary J. Blige to remake it. And even better, get the original artists to appear on the new version! The fusion of Mary and U2 gave this song a whole new life, and helped give each artist one of two appearances on here, being the highest-ranked non-top 10 hit. But how high will Mary's other song be?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp9PeASXp78
32. James Blunt - Wisemen #2 peak, 23 weeks on
And just 4 spots higher than his other appearance, here's the other song from James Blunt. This was not released as a single in the US, but got a re-release in the UK and was the second single in Canada this year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R8QqHsoLc0
31. Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie #2 peak, 20 weeks on
If you were anywhere in the world in 2006, you just wouldn't be able to escape this song. One of the catchiest songs of the year, this gave Shakira her biggest hit ever... however, on my chart, it managed a #2 peak, behind another song that's still to come. Shakira's only #1 to date on my chart was "Whenever, Wherever", back in 2002.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDLUIIy4T8U
30. Justin Timberlake - My Love #2 peak, 18 weeks on (still charting)
After the huge letdown that was "SexyBack", Justin proved that he could get back on track, as the next single, "My Love", I really liked. This has everything you could want in a Timbaland production, and became one of my favourite Justin singles to date. The hits from "FutureSex/Love Sounds" are continuing today, with "What Goes Around..." currently rising on my chart, and likely to make it onto my 2007 year-end chart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V826emOd4R8
29. Pearl Jam - World Wide Suicide #2 peak, 20 weeks on
This was another surprise comeback that I didn't think I'd like this much! I'd enjoyed several Pearl Jam songs in the 90's, and this was a prime return to form for them. Unfortunately, the follow-ups didn't do as well as this did, but they still got a top 30 year-end placing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G94I_CGq3s
28. Cascada - Everytime We Touch #2 peak, 22 weeks on
One of 2006's biggest dance hits has to be this one. After first hearing this one in late 2005, it quickly shot up my chart and peaked at #2 back in February. Much like many other dance acts on my chart, this was her only big hit for me, although "Miracle" did make it into my top 40.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxP1tXJsP68
27. Jesse McCartney - Right Where You Want Me #5 peak, 22 weeks on
Yes, your eyes are seeing right... Jesse McCartney did make my year-end top 30! I was never a big fan of him really, but this song really caught my attention as how a true pop song should be made... even if he does imply gay sex in the lyrics!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsYdtP4-5EU
26. Pink - U + Ur Hand #1 (1 week), 20 weeks on
From a song about gay sex to a song about masturbation... this section of the chart is becoming a little too steamy to talk about! Anyway, Pink got a #1 on my chart with this, which finishes the year at #26. How high did "Who Knew" finish?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbR6A18teF0
25. Santana ft. Steven Tyler - Just Feel Better #1 (1 week), 28 weeks on
It's clear that Santana always picks great collaborators for his singles... and this one, featuring Steven Tyler from Aerosmith, became another #1 on my chart. He does currently appear on Shakira's single "Illegal", which may appear on 2007's list.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSXZku7BBg0
24. Depeche Mode - Suffer Well #4 peak, 26 weeks on
I'd always liked some of Depeche Mode's songs... but had no idea they'd ever have another great song, but this really impressed me. One of their catchiest singles to date, they achieved their highest position in the age of my chart... but probably would've also had such big hits in past years before my chart existed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEWxOVWXiaI
23. Sugababes - Red Dress #3 peak, 25 weeks on
And now here's the highest entry for the Sugababes. I prefer the original version with Mutya's vocals, as I felt Amelle's vocals didn't really fit with the song, as she fits better with songs originally intended for her to sing. This became their highest-peaking song to date on my chart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7wEgc-h2l8
22. KT Tunstall - Black Horse And The Cherry Tree #4 peak, 25 weeks on
Here's one of the highest new artists of 2006, Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall. This was her debut single, and her highest peaking, however she does have one lower-peaking song that beat it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ukV8DUsmjc
21. Keane - Is It Any Wonder? #3 peak, 26 weeks on
Another band who pleasantly delivered their best song to date this year was Keane, who released a new album "Under The Iron Sea" this year. This, the lead-off single, easily became their biggest hit on my chart, peaking at #3, and narrowly missing my year-end top 20.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J77s8IchDME
20. Rihanna - S.O.S. #3 peak, 26 weeks on
Another one of the year's biggest hits was this floorfiller from Rihanna. Taking the bassline from Soft Cell's "Tainted Love" and giving it a reworking for 2006, Rihanna proved that last year's "Pon De Replay" was no fluke, and got her biggest hit to date. She is one of only two artists with two songs in the top 20, the other is one you can probably guess. "Unfaithful" is still to come, but how high?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tlU-1u1JC8
19. KT Tunstall - Suddenly I See #6 peak, 30 weeks on
And now here's the second single from KT Tunstall's debut album "Eye To The Telescope", which was another upbeat pop song; despite not having the "woo hoo"s of her previous hit, this managed to slowly make its way into my top 10, and lasted long enough to make my top 20 year-end.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpXFluYTdnQ
18. Pink - Who Knew #1 (1 week), 23 weeks on
Now here's Pink's highest appearance, and the one that saved her on my chart. Following the flop of "Stupid Girls", which failed to make my top 10, "Who Knew" was more along what I like hearing from Pink. This year was a strong comeback for Pink, with "I'm Not Dead" being her strongest work yet... some of the right singles were released, but also some wrong ones... this being one of the right choices.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucqkH1IgLKc
17. The Killers - When You Were Young #3 peak, 24 weeks on (still charting)
Last year, they had my #11 with "Mr. Brightside". This was greeted with high anticipation from me, and managed to stay on my chart to this day, becoming one of their biggest hits. While "Bones" did peak higher, reaching #1, it was released too late in 2006 to make it this high.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QAN7NOqXX4
16. Mary J. Blige - Be Without You #1 (1 week), 28 weeks on
Another singer who came back in 2006 with one of her strongest singles to date was Mary J. Blige. This has been her only #1 song to date, and her highest of two appearances in the top 40.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw0RDx4R7Cs
15. The Wreckers - My, Oh My #1 (2 weeks), 22 weeks on (still charting)
This song wasn't one of my initial favourites on the "Stand Still, Look Pretty" album when I first heard it... but listening to the lyrics upon its single release made me appreciate this song a lot more. The Wreckers are one of three artists to have had two #1's in 2006, with one of them having both of her songs higher up!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qtf-JeaNM8
14. Blue October - Hate Me #2 peak, 28 weeks
One of the year's biggest rock successes was Blue October, who really broke through to the mainstream in 2006 with this song. I never really took much notice of them before this, but this managed to get to #2 on my chart... blocked only by a song that's higher up yet!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izYIO9VtjUs
13. Evanescence - Call Me When You're Sober #1 (2 weeks), 21 weeks on (still charting)
Evanescence's debut album "Fallen" was one of my favourites of 2003... and I was anxiously awaiting their return this year. They've survived various membership changes, but Amy Lee's vocals still sound as good as ever. With more singles from "The Open Door", they could show up again in 2007.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7W-CErJeoA
12. Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Other Man #1 (2 weeks), 25 weeks
And now here's the fisrt of two appearances from Christina Aguilera and her "Back To Basics" album... she promised old-school influences mixed with a more modern approach, and this single was the perfect blend of it. There is still one more song from her to come, but how high will "Hurt" rank?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vel7fhrFNoY
11. Nickelback - Savin' Me #1 (2 weeks), 28 weeks on
They just don't seem to have any luck when it comes to my year-end charts... "Someday" was my #11 song of 2003, and "Savin' Me", Nickelback's highest for this year, ranks as #11 for 2006. Despite this being one of their best singles to date, they still couldn't get a top 10 year-end position! Which 10 songs beat them? Stay tuned after this!
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10. JoJo - Too Little, Too Late #1 (1 week), 25 weeks on (still charting)
[Verse 1]
Come with me
Stay the night
Just say the words but boy it don't feel right
What do ya expect me to say (You know it's just too little too late)
You take my hand
And you say you've changed
But boy you know your begging don't fool me
Because to you it's just a game (You know it's just too little too late)
So let me go now
'Cause time has made me strong
I'm starting to move on
I'm gonna say this now
Your chance has come and gone
And you know...
[Chorus]
It's just too little too late
A little too long
And I can't wait
But you know all the right things to say (You know it's just too little too late)
You say you dream of my face
But you don't like me
You're just a good chase
So be real
It doesn't matter anyway (You know it's just too little too late)
Yeah yeaaahhh... It's just too little too late... Mhmmm
[Verse 2]
I was young
And in love
I gave you everything
But it wasn't enough
And now you wanna communicate (You know it's just too little too late)
Go find someone else
And letting you go
I'm loving myself
You got a problem
But don't come asking me for help
'Cause you know...
[Chorus]
It's just too little too late
A little too long
And I can't wait
But you know all the right things to say (You know it's just too little too late)
You say you dream of my face
But you don't like me
You're just a good chase
So be real
It doesn't matter anyway (You know it's just too little too late)
[Bridge]
I can love with all of my heart, baby
I know I have so much to give (I have so much to give)
With a player like you I don't have a prayer
That's the way to live
Ohhhh... mmm nooo
It's just too little too late
Yeaahhhh...
[Chorus]
It's just too little too late
A little too long
And I can't wait
But you know all the right things to say (You know it's just too little too late)
You say you dream of my face
But you don't like me
You're just a good chase
So be real
It doesn't matter anyway (You know it's just too little too late)
You know it's just too little too late [2x]
[Chorus]
It's just too little too late
A little too long
And I can't wait
But you know all the right things to say (You know it's just too little too late)
You say you dream of my face
But you don't like me
You're just a good chase
So be real
It doesn't matter anyway (You know it's just too little too late)
I was never really a big fan of JoJo before this song... but this was the song that really made me like her music. "The High Road", her latest album, has managed to maintain the same level of success she's had before, and given her a huge hit that made my top 10 of the year. Her current single "How To Touch A Girl" is currently rising on my chart, and may make it on my 2007 list.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgZgubuT2DM
9. Rihanna - Unfaithful #1 (2 weeks), 30 weeks on
Story of my life
Searching for the right
But it keeps avoiding me
Sorrow in my soul
Cause it seems that wrong
Really loves my company
He's more than a man
And this is more than love
The reason that the sky is blue
The clouds are rolling in
Because I'm gone again
And to him I just can't be true
And I know that he knows I'm unfaithful
And it kills him inside
To know that I am happy with some other guy
I can see him dying
chorus:
I don't wanna do this anymore
I don't wanna be the reason why
Everytime I walk out the door
I see him die a little more inside
I don't wanna hurt him anymore
I don't wanna take away his life
I don't wanna be...
A murderer
I feel it in the air
cause I'm doing my hair
Preparing for another day
A kiss up on my cheek
As he reluctantly
Asks if I'm gonna be out late
I say I won't be long
Just hanging with the girls
A lie i didn't have to tell
Because we both know
Where I'm about to go
And we know it very well
Cause I know that he knows I'm unfaithful
And it kills him inside
To know that I am happy with some other guy
I can see him dying
I don't wanna do this anymore
I don't wanna be the reason why
Everytime I walk out the door
I see him die a little more inside
I don't wanna hurt him anymore
I don't wanna take away his life
I don't wanna be...
A murderer
Our love, his trust
I might as well take a gun and put it to his head
Get it over with
I don't wanna do this
Anymore
wahaaaaaa
Anymore
I don't wanna do this anymore
I don't wanna be the reason why
And everytime I walk out the door
I see him die a little more inside
And I don't wanna hurt him anymore
I don't wanna take away his life
I don't wanna be...
A murderer
Following her big hit "S.O.S.", Rihanna released this ballad which became my favourite from her. Who had any idea she could do a slower song this good? This quickly made its way to #1 on my chart, stayed there for 2 weeks, and lasted long enough to get my #9 song of the year.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B7LI-YZDcc
8. Jessica Simpson - A Public Affair #1 (6 weeks), 25 weeks on
There go the street lights. The night's, officially on
I got the Green light, to do, whatever I want
I'm gonna stand outside the box, & put the rules on hold
[PRE-HOOK]
Tonight, Carte Blanche, 1st class, for the evening
Ready, Set, Go.
[HOOK]
All the girls' stepping out for a public affair
All night,let's rock,cause the party don't stop
All the cameras, come out, for a public affair
Who cares,let's rock,cause the party don't stop
Hey, baby, I see you looking over here, baby
Are you gonna keep looking, or get up & talk to me
Here's an opportunity, that you don't wanna miss
[REPEAT PRE-HOOK]
[REPEAT HOOK]
Do what you wanna do
Tonight, the world does not exist
No, no, no, no
Move how you wanna move
All my girls work it out, like this
Give me room to shake, shake, shake
[REPEAT HOOK 2X]
All night, don't stop (laughs)
Who cares, let's rock
All right, don't stop
Who cares, let's rock
[REPEAT HOOK, AGAIN]
This became the first song ever to debut at #1 on my chart, where it spent 6 weeks. Jessica Simpson had a strong comeback for me this year, as evidenced by this song that is very reminiscent of 80's Madonna. Unfortunately, the success didn't last long for this album, and this was her only big hit from it on my chart.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtnf9EqijT0
7. Hinder - Lips Of An Angel #2, 27 weeks on (still charting)
Honey why are you calling me so late
It’s kinda hard to talk right now
Honey why are you crying is everything okay
I gotta whisper cause I can’t be too loud
Well, my girls in the next room
Sometimes I wish she was you
I guess we never really moved on
It’s really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words it makes me weak
And I never wanna say goodbye
But girl you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel
It’s funny that you’re calling me tonight
And yes I’ve dreamt of you too
And does he know you’re talking to me
Will it start a fight
No I don’t think she has a clue
Well my girls in the next room
Sometimes I wish she was you
I guess we never really moved on
It’s really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those wordsa it makes me weak
And I never wanna say goodbye
But girl you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel
It’s really good to hear your voice saying my name
It sounds so sweet
Coming from the lips of an angel
Hearing those words it makes me weak
And I never wanna say goodbye
But girl you make it hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel
(And I never wanna say goodbye)
But girl you make it so hard to be faithful
With the lips of an angel
Honey why are you calling me so late
A new rock band on the scene in 2006 was Hinder, who got a huge hit with this ballad, rolling everyone's eyes in the process! Some people love it, some people hate it, but I was one of those who thought it was a great song... despite not reaching #1 on my chart! And both of the songs that blocked it from #1 are still to come!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEReb0hgpYw
6. Christina Aguilera - Hurt #1 (8 weeks), 18 weeks on (still charting)
Seems like it was yesterday when I saw your face
You told me how proud you were but I walked away
If only I knew what I know today
I would hold you in my arms
I would take the pain away
Thank you for all you've done
Forgive all your mistakes
There's nothing I wouldn't do
To hear your voice again
Sometimes I want to call you but I know you won't be there
I'm sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn't do
And I've hurt myself by hurting you
Someday I feel broke inside but I won't admit
Sometimes I just want to hide 'cause it's you I miss
You know it's so hard to say goodbye when it comes to this
Would you tell me I was wrong?
Would you help me understand?
Are you looking down upon me?
Are you proud of who I am?
There's nothing I want to do
To have just one more chance
To look into your eyes and see you looking back
I'm sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn't do
And I've hurt myself
If I had just one more day, I would tell you how much that
I've missed you since you've been away
Oh, it's dangerous
It's so I'm afraid to try to turn back time
I'm sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn't do
And I've hurt myself
By hurting you
2006 was the year Christina Aguilera released one of her best vocal performances to date, and this song shows her emotions at their best. It recently broke the record for most weeks at #1 on my chart, spending 8 weeks on top... and is still top 5 on my current chart! Can future singles from "Back To Basics" be as successful as this? Will "Hurt" make another appearance on 2007's list?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xtemk-qlJpw
5. Kelly Clarkson - Walk Away #1 (2 weeks), 33 weeks on
You've got your mother and your brother
Every other undercover
Tellin' you what to say!
You think I'm stupid
But the truth is
That it's cupid, baby
Lovin' you has made me this way
So before you point your finger
Get your hands off of my trigger
Oh yeah
You need to know this situation's getting old
And now the more you talk
The less I can say, oh
I'm looking for attention
Not another question
Should you stay or should you go? Oh.
Well, if you don't have the answer
Why you still standin' here?
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Just walk away
Just walk away
Just walk away
I waited here for you
Like a kid waiting after school
So tell me how come you never showed?
I gave you everything
And never asked for anything
And look at me
I'm all alone (alone)
So, before you start defendin'
Baby, stop all your pretendin'
I know you know I know
So what's the point in being slow
Let's get the show on the road today
Hey
I'm looking for attention
Not another question
hould you stay or should you go? oh.
Well, if you don't have the answer
Why you still standin' here?
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Just walk away
Just walk away
Just walk away
I wanna love
I want a fire
To feel the burn
My desires
I wanna man by my side
Not a boy who runs and hides
Are you gonna fight for me?
Die for me?
Live and breathe for me?
Do you care for me?
'Cause if you don't then just leave
I'm looking for attention
Not another question
Should you stay or should you go? Oh.
Well, if you don't have the answer
Why you still standin' here?
Hey, hey, hey, hey
Just walk away
If you don't have the answer
Walk away
Just walk away
Then just leave!
Yeah yeah
Walk away
Walk away
Walk away
Last year, Kelly Clarkson became the first artist ever to have three songs in my year-end top 10, which she did with "Since U Been Gone" (#10), "Because of You" (#5) and "Behind These Hazel Eyes" (#2). The hits from her "Breakaway" album continued into 2006, as "Walk Away" became her 5th straight #1 on my chart, and gives her yet another top 5 year-end finish.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVo2LOncgMc
4. Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars #1 (3 weeks), 29 weeks on (still charting)
We'll do it all
Everything
On our own
We don't need
Anything
Or anyone
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
I don't quite know
How to say
How I feel
Those three words
Are said too much
They're not enough
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life
Let's waste time
Chasing cars
Around our heads
I need your grace
To remind me
To find my own
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life
All that I am
All that I ever was
Is here in your perfect eyes, they're all I can see
I don't know where
Confused about how as well
Just know that these things will never change for us at all
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
I'd heard of Snow Patrol before this, but this was the first song that really made me take notice of this British rock band. It was clear that upon hearing this, they were bound to do well, but I had no idea that they'd do this well! Heck, it had a roller coaster of a run on my chart, peaking originally at #19, almost falling out of the top 40, then rebounding and eventually hitting #1!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVNK_VDQY8I
3. Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On #1 (2 weeks), 33 weeks on
Three little birds, sat on my window.
And they told me I don't need to worry.
Summer came like cinnamon
So sweet,
Little girls double-dutch on the concrete.
Maybe sometimes, we got it wrong, but it's alright
And nothing seems to change, and it all will stay the same.
Oh, don't you hesitate.
Girl, put your records on, tell me your favourite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams,
Just go ahead, let your hair down.
You're gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow.
Blue as the sky, sombre and lonely,
Sipping tea in the bar by the road side,
(just relax, just relax)
Don't you let those other boys fool you,
Gotta love that awful hairdo.
Maybe sometimes, we feel afraid, but it's alright
The more you stay the same, the more they seem to change.
Don't you think it's strange?
Girl, put your records on, tell me your favourite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams,
Just go ahead, let your hair down.
You're gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow.
Just more than I could take, pity for pity's sake
Some nights kept me awake, I thought that I was stronger
When you gonna realise, that you don't even have to try any longer.
Do what you want to.
Girl, put your records on, tell me your favourite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams,
Just go ahead, let your hair down.
Girl, put your records on, tell me your favourite song
You go ahead, let your hair down
Sapphire and faded jeans, I hope you get your dreams,
Just go ahead, let your hair down.
Oh, You're gonna find yourself somewhere, somehow.
Every year is full of surprises, and this was one of them. This British soul singer came straight out of nowhere with this song, which eventually got her nominated at the Grammys. She managed a long run within my top 10, including two weeks at #1... yet hasn't had a top 40 hit on my chart since. Is Corinne doomed to be a one-hit wonder, or will she get herself another big hit?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-ZoMybZlkc
2. Ashlee Simpson - L.O.V.E. #1 (4 weeks), 36 weeks on
I'm talkin' bout love
All my girls stand in a circle and clap your hands this is for you
Ups and downs highs and lows no matter what you see me through
My boyfriend he don't answer on the telephone
I don't even know where the hell he goes
But all my girls we're in a circle and nobody's gonna break through
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
Did you hear me say
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
I'm talkin' bout love, say you'll be my girls for life
Girls for like
Oh hold off I need another one
I think you do, you do too
Grab my bag, got my own money
Don't need any man in this room
My boyfriend he'll be calling me now anytime
I need all girls to keep him off my mind
So hold up we need another one
What we got is all good
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
Did you hear me say
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,LO
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
I'm talking bout
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
I'm talkin' bout love
I'm talkin' bout love
Love is an energy, love is a mystery
Love is meant to be true
Love is a part of me, love is the heart of me
Love is the best thing we do
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
I'm talkin' bout
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
Did you hear me say
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
That's what you hear me say
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
I'm talkin' bout
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
I'm talkin' bout
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
Oh, did you hear me say
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
I'm talkin' bout
L,O,L,O,L,O,L.O.V.E
L,O,L,O,L,O
The chorus may be repetitive, but it was always stuck in my head! As catchy as a pop song can possibly be, Ashlee got herself her biggest hit on my chart, spending 4 weeks at #1, but what was really remarkable was her top 10 longevity! She spent a total of 20 straight weeks in my top 10, more than anyone else ever has on my chart! This became her second straight #1 hit; however, it all came crashing down after this, with "Invisible" becoming her first single ever to miss my top 10! Hopefully Ashlee will release good enough stuff to get more hits on my chart! Who managed to beat her for #1?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0_PJYYaCUE
1. The Wreckers - Leave The Pieces #1 (7 weeks), 35 weeks on
You're not sure that you love me
But you're not sure enough to let me go
Baby it ain't fair
You kno you just keep me hanging round
You say you don't wanna hurt me
Don't wanna see my tears
So why are yous till standing here
Just watching me drown
(Chorus
And it's alright
Yeah, I'll be fine
Don't worry about this heart of mine
Just, take your love and hit the road
Cause nothing you can do or say
You're gonna break my heart anyway
So just leave the pieces when you go
Now you can drag out the heartache
Baby you can make it quick
You can get it over with and let me move on
Don't concern yourself with this mess you left for me
I can clean it up you see
Just as long as your gone
(Chorus)
You're not making up your mind
It's killin' me
You're wasting time
I need so much more then that
(Chorus)
Leave the pieces when you go
Leave the pieces when you go
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Leave the pieces when you go
When I first heard Michelle Branch was doing a country side project with her bandmate Jessica Harp, I was intrigued... I knew she'd already done a lot of great pop songs, so to do a completely different style I wasn't sure how it would turn out. However, when I first heard "Leave The Pieces", I was really impressed... it turned out just as good as her pop songs! The first single from a solid album "Stand Still, Look Pretty", the Wreckers got to #1 in the spring, where they spent a total of 7 non-consecutive weeks. This marks Michelle's second year-end #1, as "Are You Happy Now?" was my #1 of 2003. With a new pop mix making its rounds, maybe this'll be the hit in 2007 that it deserves to be... but for now, they claim my #1 song of 2006.
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