They're no stranger to my Endyear show, but clearly this was their best year to-date and now that I have re-charted Untouched thanks to the Pop radio rush, they might be able to duplicate what they did in 2008 with a 2009 run, but I will tell you this much.
2009 class is gonna be even tougher with All That Remains, David Cook, Lights, Lea Marie who I haven't mentioned in a bit and others.
ON THE WAY:
Appearances by:
Brigitte Stavaruk and Terri Munro of BB08 Australia
Rachel Rice of BB09 UK (she agreed)
Jessica 'Sugar' Kiper, Corinne Kaplan, Ken Hoang and Bob Crowley of Survivor:Gabon
EvelDick & Daniele Donato, Sharon Obermueller, Chelsia Hart, Natalie Cunial, Sheila Kennedy, April Dowling and Keesha Smith of Big Brother
Performances from Sara Bareilles, Lights, Melissa O'Neil, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Delta Goodrem, Natasha Bedingfield, 2 from Stephanie McIntosh, Metallica, The Scorpions, Bret Michaels and Ashley Tisdale
Sara Bareilles breaks down the Class Of 2008 new talent
Demi Lovato breaks down the Best Of Disney stars
Mixi Demner talks Guitar Girls & Guys Of 2008
Ashley Tisdale talks about 2009:What To Watch For
Carrie Underwood challenges Taylor Swift, you'll want to see this.
The promised ATRL skit, it's still being tweaked.
The top 8 on the Endchart, including write-ups and their runs.
Top 20 Random videos of 2008
Song Of The Year Award
Artist Of The Year Award
Person Of The Year Award (Barack Obama is not eligible because everyone would vote for him so he automatically will share this award with the other winner)
Best ATRL Era Award:Artist
Best ATRL Era Award:Group
Most Surprising Artist Award
Most Disappointing Artist Award
The Ultimate IDRL countdown
The Biggest Movies, TV, Music, Sports, News and other headlines of 2008
A complete recap of all the songs that charted this year.
A look back at the highs and lows of 2008.
The 40 people who made 2008 possible.
Natalie:Hey everybody, it's Natalie AKA the girl that says there are 27 letters in the alphabet. Let's get to the #9 Song Of 2008. And it is,
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Natasha:Hello it's Natasha Bedingfield and I am giving you the #9 Song Of 2008. Here's my song Pocketful Of Sunshine.
9. Natasha Bedingfield "Pocketful Of Sunshine" (Pocketful Of Sunshine) England [6,851 pts] Peak:8@1 <#7 MWC> (191,493) [Airplay:#14]
OK this is gonna come as a shock to many people. Just about 2 months ago she was in the driver seat for the Song Of The Year, now all of a sudden she's #9. The Fan Support let her down and returns didn't go well for Natasha in November-December. She did manage 85 shows on in 2008 and 8 times on top which is obviously her career-high and that also includes a career-high on the Endchart, but she has to feel disappointed because she clearly thought the #1 would be hers. She did score over 6,800 pts which is amazing for her and it was a great comeback song from Natasha. Even though she did so well in 2008, Natasha still admits that expectations weren't as high as you think and quoting, 'I'm truly blessed just to be here. Joanna Martino said it best, The Lord is the true winner when it comes to being a great singer. He enlightens us with his teachings and will guide us no matter what happens. Stay Blessed'. Not sure if Natasha wants to venture the Christian Contemporary Music scene but she will stick with what she's good at and it's pop/dance tunes. Natalie:Pocket! Pocket! Pocket! EXTRA:This is the title track from her 2nd album of the same name and finishes as the highest European artist of 2008. She breaks her 2005 high of #27 on the Endchart. I'm sure you've seen the video by now but watch it again anyway
LYRICS:Natasha thought she would wanna try to put a new spin on this song so you're seeing it here only on MWC, the acoustic performance of the song and yes, Natasha is actually gonna attempt to play guitar on this song and admits 'It will be fun, let's try this version'. Enjoy.
[Interlude]
I got a pocket,
Got a pocket full of sunshine
I got a love and I know that it's all mine
Oh, oh, oh
Do what you want,
But you never gonna break me,
Sticks and stones are never gonna shake me
Oh, oh, oh
[Chorus]
Take me away (take me away)
A secret place (a secret place)
A sweet escape (a sweet escape)
Take me away (take me away)
Take me away (take me away
To better days (to better days)
Take me away (take me away)
A hiding place (a hiding place)
[Interlude]
I got a pocket,
Got a pocket full of sunshine
I got a love and I know that it's all mine
Oh, oh, oh
Do what you want,
But you never gonna break me,
Sticks and stones are never gonna shake me
Oh, oh, oh
I got a pocket,
Got a pocket full of sunshine
I got a love and I know that it's all mine
Oh, oh, oh
Wish that you could,
But you ain't gonna own me
Do anything you can to control me
Oh, oh, oh
[Chorus]
Take me away (take me away)
A secret place (a secret place)
A sweet escape (A sweet escape)
Take me away (take me away)
Take me away (take me away
To better days (to better days)
Take me away (take me away)
A hiding place (A hiding place)
[Hook]
There's a place that I go
Where nobody knows
Where the rivers flow
And I call it home
And there's no more lies
And darkness is light
And nobody cries
There's only butterflies
[Chorus 2x]
Take me away (take me away)
A secret place (a secret place)
The sweet escape (the sweet escape)
Take me away (take me away)
Take me away (take me away
To better days (to better days)
Take me away (take me away)
My hiding place (my hiding place)
Take me away (take me away)
A secret place (a secret place)
A sweet escape (A sweet escape)
Take me away (take me away)
Take me away (take me away
To better days (to better days)
Take me away (take me away)
My hiding place (my hiding place)
[Chorus & Interlude]
Take me away (take me away)
A secret place (a secret place)
A sweet escape (A sweet escape)
Take me away (take me away)
Take me away (take me away
To better days (to better days)
Take me away (take me away)
My hiding place (my hiding place)
I got a pocket,
Got a pocket full of sunshine
I got a love and I know that it's all mine
Oh, oh, oh
Do what you want,
But you never gonna break me,
Sticks and stone are never gonna shake me
Oh, oh, oh
The sun's on my side
Take me for a ride
I smile up to the sky
I know I'll be alright
The sun's on my side
Take me for a ride
I smile up to the sky
I know I'll be alright
Natalie:A fun song it is, but many thought it would be this year's #1. Not true though, but the fans want an encore. That's it for England on this year's chart. Before we break, here's a look back at the top 15 songs of 2005. Enjoy
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Taken from 2005:
15. Angel - Three Small Words [671,699] (-2,602)
2nd biggest impact of 2005, but an excellent run despite no #1 on IDRL. MWC stats were great and was the 2nd highest on WMP ever.
14. Delta Goodrem - Little Too Late [672,699] (-1,602)
Solid run with 3@1 on IDRL, 4@1 on MWC. So strong all-around, nice work Delta.
13. Hayden Panettiere - My Hero Is You [672,700] (-1,601)
See #14, but slightly higher stats all-around. 10th biggest impact of 2005 and youngest artist on this year's list.
12. Vanilla Ninja - I Know [673,400] (-901)
See #13. Solid since debut. 4th highest non-North American finisher this year with 1@1 on IDRL, good WMP stats and finished #11 on impact.
11. Kelly Clarkson - Gone [674,301] (=)
Unfamiliar sight for this song, finishing a great #11 for 2005. Her highest showing in 2004 was #5. This song peaked #1 at least twice and has done very well.
10. D.H.T. - Listen To Your Heart [984,142] (-355,391)
Led by Edmee and DJ Rick, the duo turned everyone's heads all around with 7@1 and good stats from beginning to end. The skill they have has been imminent as the 3rd highest international song of 2005. One of the biggest cinderella stories of 2005 and will remain a threat a long time.
IDRL:7@1, HOT 100:#10?, POP:#1, MWC:3@1
9. Bonnie McKee - Somebody [1,024,144] (-315,389)
This California girl turns up the heat with her voice. Great stats since it began with 3@1 on IDRL, 2@1 on MWC. Excellent run since it debuted, though it entered sloppily in 2004 with 7 days and a whimsical #21 peak. What a difference a year makes as 2005 prepared to welcome Bonnie with open arms and she did just that. Nice job Bonnie and here's to a good 2006.
IDRL:3@1, HOT 100:NONE, POP:#45?, MWC:2@1
8. Ashlee Simpson - Boyfriend [1,074,108] (-265,425)
One of the biggest impacts of 2005, she has been so destructive with the most days at #1 on IDRL tied with Elisa this year. Good work Ashlee. Has yet to leave top 5, and thus is her highest endchart appearance yet. This is also her only song ever to hit #1 on IDRL.
IDRL:#2 (22@1), HOT 100:#23, POP:#13, MWC:2@1
7. Kelly Clarkson - Behind These Hazel Eyes [1,109,108] (-230,425)
See #9. This is Kelly's 3rd straight year she finished 15th or better on the endchart. (2nd best only to Ashanti). She has really turned it around becoming IDRL's Artist Of The Year despite having her best song being #7 for 2005, but that doesn't mean she had a disappointing year. She had a whopping 6-7 songs in the top 100 this year which is a rarity unless you're Ashanti, but she proved us wrong.
IDRL:2@1, HOT 100:#6, POP:#2, MWC:2@1
HIGHEST RANKED AMONG HOT 100/POP, LOWEST AMONG IDRL.
6. Delta Goodrem - Lost Without You [1,209,098] (-130,525)
Being the 2nd best international song of 2005 has its great moments. Delta spiked 21@1 on IDRL, 3@1 on MWC and has been such a powerful player since debut. 2006 could be her year too, but you never know. Making a solid run for this year is what helps out big time.
IDRL:#5 (21@1), HOT 100:NONE, POP:NONE, MWC:3@1
5. Cassie Steele - Bluebird [1,239,777] (-99,846)
Best showing from a Canadian. 12@1+ on IDRL, did the best on MWC with 10@1 and was very tough to beat. Degrassi stars made their mark when it comes to Cassie. I guess when it comes down to it, Avril might have passed the torch to Cassie here after having the best stats on MWC this year. Will she do well in 2006? Only time will tell.
IDRL:14@1, HOT 100:NONE, POP:NONE, MWC:#1 (10@1)
HIGHEST RANKED AMONG MWC
4. Ashanti - Only U [1,274,777] (-64,846)
Ashanti's woes were made up for with a #4 finish in 2005 for Only U after finishing #3 for 2004. 75@1, 40 in a row on top, never left top 10. What more do you want? If this debuted January 1st or was on day 36 on January 1st, it would clearly be #1 for 2005 by a wide margin...and I mean, WIDE MARGIN like 2.4 million points. She was dangerous when she had to be and really made a move. This was a record-breaker and just never looked back.
IDRL:#7 (19@1) <75@1>, HOT 100:#13, POP:#19, MWC:#2
LOWEST RANKED AMONG MWC
3. Elisa - Come Speak To Me [1,338,923] (-700)
Best international song of 2005 with 22-23@1 on IDRL for CSTM. Elisa's MWC stats were 9@1 tying for 2nd best with Believer & Going Crazy. Very good job from Elisa as she makes her IDRL debut very strong. No matter what anyone thinks, Elisa had been very tough to beat and so powerful as she had the most days on top this year....that is, with just a week left this year. There is still time for someone to pass her for IDRL #1's this year.
IDRL:#1 (22@1), HOT 100:NONE, POP:NONE, MWC:#3 (9@1)
HIGHEST RANKED AMONG IDRL
2. Christina Milian - Believer [1,339,622] (-1)
About as close as you get. Back-to-back years she was runner-up on the endchart. In 2004, she was #2 with Dip It Low which It's All You prevented from getting #1. Now, it looks like Believer is stopped at #2, just 1 pt behind the #1 song of 2005. Our hats off to Christina to repeat as the #2 song after a tough field. What a rare feat and congrats to her. However, Christina was not the favorite to be #1 this year unlike last year when she wasn't the underdog so she did as well as she could.
IDRL:#4 (21@1), HOT 100:NONE, POP:NONE, MWC:#2 (9@1)
1. Natalie - Going Crazy [1,339,623] (=)
It's obvious who #1 is isn't it? 21@1 including a 12 in a row run. To think, it started sloppily at #26 but became a powerful contender for the top spot during its entire run. Congratulations Natalie on having IDRL's #1 song of the year. She may have fewer days at #1 than Elisa and Ashlee, but she spent more days in the top of the WMP and MWC support which makes Natalie barely the #1 song of 2005 with Going Crazy. She put up a tough fight from start to finish and she was the favorite to win the year.
IDRL:#3 (21@1), HOT 100:#15?, POP:#8, MWC:#4 (9@1)
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Natalie:And there you have it. I am shocked Cassie Steele had 10@1 in 2005! But anyway, Pocketful Of Sunshine is #9 for the year. The song's run will be later. On the way, the 2nd song from Stephanie McIntosh on the chart. Don't miss it or you will be left on the cutting room floor.
I think Pocketful Of Sunshine is the 2nd best single of 2008, just ahead of Bleeding Love and behind Love Song.
Believe it or not, Natasha is the oldest International solo artist in the top 25 of the Endchart at 27 years old. (Vanessa Amorosi the oldest in the top 50 at 27 years, 4 months) She has had guitar and piano lessons when she was younger. It also says on her POS album Wiki entry that there's a pop-rock song but I can't find which one. I can't imagine her doing a rock song sometime in the future, she's done so well with her current formula.
What I wanna figure out is, do you think Natasha would do good if she released a pop/rock single compared to her pop/dance and pop/r&b tunes? I say yes in all honesty.
Well, I'll do 8 and maybe 7 tomorrow. The songs left are 3 from USA, 3 from Australia, 1 from Canada and 1 from Mexico. If you've followed my chart all season you'll notice one key thing. The cream rose to the top in 2008.
I'll tell you that Stephanie McIntosh is one of the next 2 songs and the other another USA Christian singer.
There's only 1 song left on my chart all of you are familiar with. Again, I advise you to check out the songs that made my top 100 and let me know what you think
Here's the complete run of Natasha Bedingfield's Pocketful Of Sunshine 67-[?]-4-4-1-1-8-6-4-4-3-3-1-1-3-1-1-4-6-3-6-4-2-2-4-4-10-7-7-8-7-1-1-3-8-9-10-9-6-10-10-11-20-20-20-
26-24-24-23-28-33-40-37-47-47-47-61-73-73-73-73-72-69-71-71-87-94-85-79-64-71-62-50-40-40-28-28-50-73-91-97
ARTIST:Natasha Bedingfield
SONG:Pocketful Of Sunshine
ALBUM:Pocketful Of Sunshine
DEBUT:February 22nd, 2008 @ #67
LAST SEEN:October 31st, 2008 @ #97
APPEARANCES:85
PEAK:#1 (8 times, longest streak:2)
TIMES HIT NEW PEAK:18
TOP 5 APP:31+
TOP 10 APP:47+ (spent half her time in the top 10)
TOP 20 APP:51+
TOP 40 APP:63 (75% of her run in the top 40)
LOWEST:#97
SONG THAT SHE REPLACED:Faber Drive "Tongue Tied"
SONG THAT KNOCKED HER OUT:Philmont "The Difference"
MWC LISTING:Natasha Bedingfield - Pocketful Of Sunshine (6,851) 8@1 (was at one point on top of MWC Pts race)
OK, random videos 40-31 will be posted later and the Award for Viewer's Choice will be shown. There will be 20 songs that everyone voted for. Expect votes to be in the millions.
ON THE WAY:
Brigitte Stavaruk and Terri Munro of BB08 Australia
Rachel Rice of BB09 UK (she agreed)
Jessica 'Sugar' Kiper, Corinne Kaplan, Ken Hoang and Bob Crowley of Survivor:Gabon
EvelDick & Daniele Donato, Sharon Obermueller, Chelsia Hart, Sheila Kennedy, April Dowling and Keesha Smith of Big Brother
Performances from Sara Bareilles, Lights, Melissa O'Neil, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Delta Goodrem, Natasha Bedingfield, 2 from Stephanie McIntosh, Metallica, The Scorpions, Bret Michaels and Ashley Tisdale
Sara Bareilles breaks down the Class Of 2008 new talent
Demi Lovato breaks down the Best Of Disney stars
Mixi Demner talks Guitar Girls & Guys Of 2008
Ashley Tisdale talks about 2009:What To Watch For
Carrie Underwood challenges Taylor Swift, you'll want to see this.
The promised ATRL skit, it's still being tweaked.
The top 8 on the Endchart, including write-ups and their runs. Top 40 Random videos of 2008
Song Of The Year Award
Artist Of The Year Award
Person Of The Year Award (Barack Obama is not eligible because everyone would vote for him so he automatically will share this award with the other winner)
Best ATRL Era Award:Artist
Best ATRL Era Award:Group
Most Surprising Artist Award
Most Disappointing Artist Award
The Ultimate IDRL countdown
The Biggest Movies, TV, Music, Sports, News and other headlines of 2008
A complete recap of all the songs that charted this year.
A look back at the highs and lows of 2008.
The 40 people who made 2008 possible.
Sheila:Big She here from BB9. Let's get to it. You think Youtube is epic? Well, these are the top 40 random videos of the year. Music videos aren't allowed. Some segments are shorter than others.
40. Katy Perry & Lisa Nova "I Kissed A Girl parody" (Youtube Live) 
39. Philmont "Vote for The Difference" (Steelroots Top 10 Countdown promo) 
38. Barack Obama "College Football Playoff is needed" (Monday Night Football Interview) 
37. Lights "News Attacks & Shower Curtains" (Lights Video Blog 5) 
36. Britney Spears "Comeback Effort" (2008 VMAs) 
35. Miley Cyrus as Miley Stewart "If We Were A Movie" (Hannah Montana episode) 
34. Caylee Anthony "Where's Caylee?" (Missing Tot) 
33. Taylor Swift & Def Leppard "Photograph" (Crossroads on CMT) 
32. Alecia 'Mixi' Demner "Singing my song (don't have official name of it)" (Redemption Song Promo) 
31. Nick & Starr Spangler "It Was A Rough Day" (The Amazing Race 13)