Brilliant Top 20! Is just AMAZING
Only not liking Five for Fighting, John Mayer and Sarah McLachlan. The other seventeen videos are master pieces
I wish Kylie Minogue and The Darkness stayed on the countdown instead of those I mencioned above.
I remember reading on the Pulse boards that Kylie Minogue debuted solely because she was gonna be on the 2004 VH1 Divas event, and when she had to pull out of the event (dunno why), she was taken off the countdown since VH1 didn't need to promote her anymore.
It's mainly speculation, but it does seem like a bit of a coincidence... Kylie WAS indeed originally scheduled to appear on Divas (which aired on April 18, 2004), but once they announced the last round of performers, they also clarified that she was not attending. Then, that very same week she fell off the countdown. At least that explains why she only lasted a week there, though it's not like it's a pleasing answer
Anywho, excellent debuts (except for Jessica)!!! And while I'm not too happy that The Darkness fell off, at least we got another week of Sarah!
Here's what to expect for next week:
* A special edition of the countdown, as it is the annual Fairway to HeavenTop 18 Video Countdown!!
* A 'new' (i.e., different) #1 video to celebrate the end of March.
* Two 'rocking' countdown debuts:
>> One by a Chicano rock trio, who want to know how far is paradise.
>> The other by one of the most famous African-American rockers (and no, it's not Hendrix), who give us a glimpse of how wild, crazy, and hectic a rock star's life can be behind the scenes.
* And of course we must say goodbye to two more videos, neither of which actually ever made it to the countdown's top 10.
And this week's debuts:
Avril Lavigne, "Don't Tell Me"
Alanis Morissette, "Everything"
(And the inspiration for this video, for those who are interested, Jarabe de Palo's "Bonito" (whose lead singer appears at the beginning of the video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxhET61yB1A
^ Correct!! Los Lonely Boys is one of the artists that debut. The other shouldn't be too hard (though maybe the song's a bit difficult to remember). But think, guys: If I say African-American (or black, for that matter), and male rock star, who's the first person that would typically come to mind (think VERY famous in the '90s). Hopefully I'll update tonight, but if not, I can do it tomorrow.
Flavas of the Week
Britney Spears, “Everytime”
Switchfoot, “Meant to Live”
Mario Winans featuring P. Diddy & Enya, “I Don’t Wanna Know”
VH1 Music Video Adds for the Week
Beginning Monday, April 26
Usher, "Burn"
Dave Matthews and Trey Anastasio, "So Damn Lucky"
George Michael, "Amazing"
Jet, "Cold Hard Bitch"
Liz Phair, "Extraordinary"
Good debuts!! Very underrated by some people... Also great to see Maroon 5 back at #1
And OUCH @ Britney's fall!!!
Here's what to expect for next week:
* Another video will be at the top of the countdown.
* A countdown debut from the Princess of Pop, in which she dramatizes the struggle of having to deal with fame, the paparazzi, and a strained relationship.
* Another video by a Christian rock band, with a song of theirs that was featured on Spider-Man 2 and says that we were supposed to be here for so much more. Have we lost ourselves?
* And we say goodbye to two ladies, one of which also debuts this week (see above).
^ Yes to Britney and no to Train. Train DOES have a debut coming up in June, though. This group was originally known as a Christian rock group (regardless of whether or not they agree with the label). They definitely became more mainstream after the success of this song, though. 2004 and early 2005 were this group's biggest years, as they never made it to the VH1 Top 20 since.
^ Yes to Britney and no to Train. Train DOES have a debut coming up in June, though. This group was originally known as a Christian rock group (regardless of whether or not they agree with the label). They definitely became more mainstream after the success of this song, though. 2004 and early 2005 were this group's biggest years, as they never made it to the VH1 Top 20 since.
Would that band in question be Switchfoot? They have since dominated the Alt and Christian Music charts, recently with The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues).