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41. Plumb - Better (MWC:#60 <1,107, #3>, IDRL:#42, AIRPLAY:#42) (512,450)
Tiffany Arbuckle Lee AKA Plumb never knew how one little commercial during the NCAA March Madness Tournament would be such a big influence on this song's run. This hit #3 on the MWC and spent a very healthy run on the chart. However, she came oh so close to the top 40 for the year. Better luck next time.
NOTE:There was no official video for Better that I could find.
Diane:If Plumb is #41, you know the 40 left are all great. Next episode is 40-31 and we'll have visits from Tony Romo, Vanessa Carlton, Michelle Branch and Rachel Perry. We'll also have cuts from The Killers, Red Hot Chili Peppers and don't miss an exclusive Nick Lachey live performance. Do not miss that!
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Me:I'm back and it's time for Part 10. We've cracked the top 40 for the year and while it may be unpredictable, we try to tame it as best as we can. Our next song comes to us from Aly & A.J. so here's On The Ride.
40. Aly & A.J. - On The Ride [live] (MWC:#28 <1,744, #2>, IDRL:#37, AIRPLAY:#34) (553,206)
On The Ride is the duo's 5th appearance on the endchart this year with 1 more coming. It's only a question whether if Rush is #1 or not. While On The Ride wasn't nearly as strong, it surely left a powerful impact on the chart by hanging around for a long time before sliding off.
*sees boos from Will* Can someone escort him out of here? I cannot have people booing during the countdown! Sheesh, I know he hates them but that was not needed. LOL
39. Natalie - All My Life [acoustic mix, live] (MWC:#29 <1,737, #5>, IDRL:#39, AIRPLAY:#35) (559,364)
Natalie's got a longshot this time to have the #1 song on the endchart for a 2nd consecutive year. All My Life lit up the chart and torched up to #5 on the MWC, but hit #1 on the IDRL chart after a solid effort. She still has another song coming up and while it may not be as strong as Going Crazy, keep an eye out for what she has planned for her upcoming live performance of that.
#38 and more are coming up. Comments on the entire list so far?
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#38-#35 are right now
38. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani California [special guests galore, live] (MWC:#104 <772, #4>, IDRL:#38, AIRPLAY:#37) (572,431)
This is the highest RHCP has been on the endchart since 2000's Otherside. While it certainly got off to a sizzling start, it suddenly fell apart down the stretch and just missed the MWC top 100 for the year, but the support level was so strong, it was enough for the #38 song for 2006.
Me:These guests were as follows. Remember, the video is era-filled.
(1:The Fray, 2 eath Cab For Cutie, 3:Cori Yarckin & her band, 4:Rachel Farris & her band, 5:The Killers, 6:Goo Goo Dolls, 7:Avenged Sevenfold, 8:Platinum Weird, 9:Snow Patrol, 10:Red Hot Chili Peppers themselves)
Me:Great performance everyone. Michelle Branch, Tony Romo & Vanessa Carlton will get us to our next video.
Tony:Ooh.
Vanessa C:This next song checks in at #37 for the year and it's from someone we've seen already.
Michelle:Oh, it's Cascada! This is Ready For Love.
37. Cascada - Ready For Love (MWC:#57 <1,141, 2@1>, IDRL:#40, AIRPLAY:#36) (581,003)
The fact that a dance/pop group appears twice on the top 100 is sort of a statistical improbability. But when it's the same pop group that appears twice, that's unbelievable. Ready For Love shocked the world by hitting #1 twice on the MWC with one of the most surprising songs of the year and certainly did not disappoint by logging about 40-50 shows on, what an amazing run for Cascada.
36. The Killers - When You Were Young [live] (MWC:#35 <1,492, 1@1>, IDRL:#36, AIRPLAY:#40) (581,004)
While the song isn't certainly some of their all-time best, The Killers came to play with a bang. When You Were Young raced to #1 on the MWC very fast, but sort of slashed backward towards the end. However, Brandon Flowers admits that he doesn't care if his band isn't #1 because he looks at the quality, not who's #1. In my mind, that's a good attitude for a band who had the monster hit in 2004, Somebody Told Me. Ok, maybe not worldwide monster, but certainly a machine on the MWC/IDRL chart.
35. Evanescence - Call Me When You're Sober [live] (MWC:#20 <2,020, #4>, IDRL:#35, AIRPLAY:#38) (589,932)
Although this song did very well, Amy Lee said to us, 'It's a disappointment that we're #35. We've got such high expectations after the 8@1 run Bring Me To Life had on the IDRL chart. The fact that we didn't get that mark, it's frustrating!' Put it this way, this song did all it can do. They'll look to Lithium to get them back to superstar status.
Next time we'll do 34-31. Don't miss it. From a song someone has in their #1 worst single of the year, to an unsigned singer/songwriter from NY. From an ex-boybander to a Canadian Idol winner. We got so much heat.
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Here's 3 more coming at you.
34. Cheyenne Kimball - Hanging On (MWC:#90 <848, #2>, IDRL:#34, AIRPLAY:#39) (593,666)
This 16-year old stepped up her game with a self-titled tv show and a semi-powerful song. Hanging On is from her The Time Has Come album and while she may be the 2nd youngest artist on the endchart, she plays like she's 21. However, the expectations reared its big head during the Spring. Not bad though considering she got to #2 on IDRL & MWC.
If you're a fan of Sarah McClachlan or maybe Natalie Imbrugilia, this is a song you'll definitely like.
33. Kristin Hoffmann - No Love [live] (MWC:#13 <2,317, #2>, IDRL:#31, AIRPLAY:#33) (600,000)
While it hit #1 on IDRL, the support wasn't quite up to par status, but it's getting there so don't worry too much. Kristin is such a sweet lady and still dangerous when she needs to be. She still has another on the way so stay tuned.
NOTE, THIS CLIP BELOW IS NOT LET IT GO....It's Speechless.
32. Melissa O'Neil - Let It Go [live] (MWC:#26 <1,787, 2@1>, IDRL:#32, AIRPLAY:#32) (614,296)
She is a serious threat. Let It Go was her first upbeat song to debut on the chart but certainly this isn't the last we've seen from her. This hit #1 twice on the MWC and IDRL and considering she's only 18, she has a lot of staying power and wins the Canadian Artist Of The Year on the Endchart.
VIDEO LINK FOR LET IT GO:
http://www.vidking.com/music-vid-14462-Let-It-Go.htm
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Back on Kristin for a minute, I'd post a link but because Popfusion's rule of no MP3 posting, I can't provide it. *you'll need to ask me to pm it to you* With that said, here's #31-#28.
31. Nick Lachey - What's Left Of Me [guest appearance from Vanessa Minnillo, live] (MWC:#94 <815, 1@1>, IDRL:#33, AIRPLAY:#31) (622,668)
This might be the biggest surprise of the year. Hit #1 on IDRL & MWC but it's obvious that this song helped propel his chances of winning a lot of stuff and got Vanessa more notoriety on the IDRL/MWC circuit. Oh the life of a former boybander.
Me:Oh drat, we're out of time for this session. Don't fret with 30-21 next time. We'll have visits from Patrice O'Neal, Julissa Bermudez, James & Sarah from BB6 along with the Mizrachis and Laura Cheadle. We'll spotlight songs from AFI, Marion Raven and more. Don't you dare miss it.
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Me:We're back with Part 11 of the show. We're 29 songs away from crowning the 2006 Song Of The Year. All 30 left have legitimate arguments on winning this prestigious honor. We're kicking off the top 30 with the song that reached a lot of gold. It's Marion Raven whose hit Heads Will Roll is up.
30. Marion Raven - Heads Will Roll [live] (MWC:#19 <2,066, 1@1>, IDRL:#30, AIRPLAY:#30) (643,995)
This is the highest Marion has been on the endchart since 2002's Everything. While she didn't quite match M2M's success, she did just fine on her own by hitting #1 for the 2nd time in her solo career. She's got a bright future so don't worry about it.
29. AFI - Love Like Winter [live] (MWC:#21 <1,975, 3@1>, IDRL:#29, AIRPLAY:#27) (664,001)
AFI thrusted with the highest jump of the year from outside top 60 to #7 in a week's worth and hit #1 3 times, while still having strength to go through 2007. This isn't the highest rock song on the chart, but it's the highest from a punk rock band and their highest ever on the endchart.
28. Paula Deanda - Walk Away [live] (MWC:#11 <2,506, 1@1>, IDRL:#27, AIRPLAY:#29) (669,256)
Walk Away is a song that's an early favorite to be the 2007 Song Of The Year. She has one more coming and while it's unclear where she'll be, you can expect lots of things from Paula. Is she the rookie of the year? Stay tuned for that, right now!
Comments on the entire chart this point? Like or dislike any? Want any of these songs you never heard of?
On the way we have,
Six sexy kittens
Sexy musical makeover lady
Soulful NY rocker
A VH1 You Oughta Know artist whose video takes place in school
An aussie who had the #6 song of 2005.
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What's Left Of Me, Heads Will Roll & Love Like Winter ^____^
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aww...Mike...your best were @ #397 & #393!!! = (
Still cool though, cuz I didn't know that you had actually checked out some of Utada Hikaru's music. ^ _ ^
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Then I guess you don't like Sanctuary that much? *random*
Anyway, more of my chart is coming up in a bit. I still have a few non-USA songs left on here.
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Me:James & Sarah are partying over there on the banquet table and we see Patrice O'Neal making some jokes at the standup spot. The Mizrachis join me next, but first we get to the Rookie Of The Year list. Once again joining me is Dr. Nicole Aramith with that. Here it is.
10. Laura Cheadle
9. Britney Christian
8. Joanna Pacitti
7. James Blunt
6. Daniel Powter
5. The Fray
4. KT Tunstall
3. Vanessa Hudgens
2. Paula Deanda
1. Melissa O'Neil
Me:So Melissa is the Rookie Of The Year?
Dr. Nicole:This is as close as it could get. Melissa edged Paula out by being #1 on the MWC for Episode 90. After the show, i'll tell you more.
Me:Ok then. Well, Melissa has won the Rookie Of The Year on the chart. Did she win the #1 song of the year? It's not Nelly Furtado who wins IDRL/MWC Comeback Player Of The Year by barely beating Stacie Orrico, but it's actually not confirmed yet. Well, here's Promiscuous.
27. Nelly Furtado & Timbaland - Promiscuous (MWC:#77 <939, #2>, IDRL:#28, AIRPLAY:#28) (684,567)
If you haven't heard this song or seen this video, you seriously must be living under a rock. This struggled early on but picked up steam when it got to #2. Although the song wasn't as strong as expected, Nelly hasn't usually fared this well on the chart. You can't expect too much from a 2001 Rookie Of The Year nominee.
26. Pussycat Dolls - Bite The Dust [live] (MWC:#100 <787, #6>, IDRL:#26, AIRPLAY:#26) (699,999)
This is the last of PCD on the endchart for 2006, but could it be their last song forever? NO! While reports are saying Nicole's leaving the group for a solo career, the PCD pride will remain strong for years to come. Bite The Dust dominated throughout its run and certainly is the year's strongest U.S.A. girl group song.
25. Delta Goodrem - Innocent Eyes [live] (MWC:#63 <1,077, #3>, IDRL:#25, AIRPLAY:#25) (704,325)
Probably the Spring's strongest song in a sense. Innocent Eyes held on for a really long time before finally falling off. While it's not a repeat performance of last year's 2 top 20 hits, Delta wasn't really that strong this year and had limited resources. She used that to as much as she could. This hit #3 and scored over 1K pts.
The Delta video capture is crappy, I know. I looked everywhere to find a good one. #24-#21 will be next.
We got:4 songs from first-time IDRL/MWC charters.
A band nobody thought was legit
Band + School
Soulful Rock + New Yorker
Scottish Songbird
You figure out those pieces. Don't forget, the top 20 begins TOMORROW!
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Promiscuous !!! <33333 ^______________^
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Originally posted by InLoveWithBB5Diane
Then I guess you don't like Sanctuary that much? *random*
Anyway, more of my chart is coming up in a bit. I still have a few non-USA songs left on here.
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Where was "Sanctuary?"
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#65
Here's #24-#21.
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24. The Fray - Over My Head (Cable Car) [live] (MWC:#76 <954, #7>, IDRL:#24, AIRPLAY:#23) (709,225)
The Fray bring Colorado into the mainstream....how? Well, enter How To Save A Life. The album got praised and the band became quite a hot ticket after their music was featured on Grey's Anatomy. I wonder if they could get Paula Deanda's music featured too? Anyway, this got to #7 and almost hit 1K.
23. Laura Cheadle - Lay Me Down [live] (MWC:#24 <1,806, 1@1>, IDRL:#23, AIPRLAY:#24) (722,306)
Laura brings that fire. The fire? Soulful rock. It was probably the biggest cinderella story of the year as this song ran for 40+ shows on and hit #1 once. If you like this kind of music, check the song out. Laura definitely put her name on the IDRL/MWC map with Lay Me Down.
(The video cap <the song itself isn't Lay Me Down> is her funny video that involves issues with her myspace account a few months ago)
22. Platinum Weird - Will You Be Around (MWC:#18 <2,120, 1@1>, IDRL:#22, AIRPLAY:#21) (734,509)
If you don't know who or what a Platinum Weird is, better not go to too much detail. Some can't even tell if they're even a legit band, but this is. Will You Be Around raced to #1 quickly and remains a solid song after going 7@1 on IDRL. This comes so close to the top 20 for the year.
21. KT Tunstall - Black Horse & The Cherry Tree [live] (MWC:#50 <1,197, 1@1>, IDRL:#21, AIRPLAY:#22) (745,362)
KT was just one spot away from scoring a top 20 spot on the endyear chart but #21 out of 400 is definitely nothing to sneeze at. This scottish singer had a dream year with almost 1200 pts, retired on IDRL and hit #1 during March Madness, not to mention about 35-40 shows on to give her the #50 song on MWC and the #21 song of the year.
The top 20 is next. Just to hint you in, I will tell you the 20 songs that are left. Here it is in ABC order
Aly & A.J. - Rush
Anna Nalick - In The Rough
Britney Christian - Too Perfect
Flyleaf - I'm So Sick
Girls Aloud - It's Magic (#19)
Goo Goo Dolls - Better Days
Hayden Panettiere - Your New Girlfriend
Joanna Pacitti - Let It Slide
Kristin Hoffmann - Mary
Melissa O'Neil - Speechless
Natalie - Love You So
Paula Deanda - Doing Too Much
Rascal Flatts - What Hurts The Most
Rihanna - Final Goodbye
Rihanna - Unfaithful
Sarah Tracey - After The Rain
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
Stacie Orrico - I'm Not Missing You
Sugababes - Red Dress (#20)
Vanessa Hudgens - Come Back To Me
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How did you come up with this top 400? I assume something like Last.Fm or something because if you did it at the top of your head, wow. Good list even though I don't know half of the artists you listed.
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If you've seen the first page, I've talked about it. Time for me to post the #20 & #19 songs of the year.
What sucks is that I can't post any mp3s because of the rules posted about it.......you'll need to have me pm them to you or I can provide artist links to these.
20. Sugababes - Red Dress [live] (MWC:#62 <1,080, 1@1>, IDRL:#20, AIRPLAY:#20) (769,358)
Could very well be my most underrated and underplayed song of the year. This is unprecedented for the Sugababes. An incredible 8th appearance on the endchart this year which I believe is a new record and not surprisingly, it's their #1 hit Red Dress that gets it for them. When this was the first #1 of the summer on MWC, nobody thought this would be a monster hit. Well, the girls proved that they know what they are doing.....despite the abscence of Mutya and the arrival of Amelle. (Sugababes break the record for most appearances by an artist ever on the endchart with 8)
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19. Girls Aloud - It's Magic [live] (MWC:#67 <1,046, 1@1>, IDRL:#19, AIRPLAY:#19) (769,369)
Mere points separated the top 2 girl pop group songs of the year once more. Sugababes did it last year, Girls Aloud does it this year. It's Magic was not a single but was probably the most powerful UK song, and also the most unpredictable. One minute it was #1, the next it fell hard. Never expect common ties with Girls Aloud.
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You definitely have a different taste in music than me, but I will admit that you did make me listen to Paula DeAnda and I actually like her.
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65. Utada Hikaru - Sanctuary (MWC:#132 <564, #2>, IDRL:#65, AIRPLAY:#61) (348,157)
Asia's superstar gets this spot. Many songs barely missed #1 which infact, 19 songs in total peaked at #2 in 2006 which is a new record. This is among one of those. As far as else things needs, Utada is still trying to dominate the chart which she can't quite get yet.
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Sugababes and Nelly Furtado ^_______^.
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Here's #18-#16 for you guys.
18. Flyleaf - I'm So Sick [live] (MWC:#74 <964, 1@1>, IDRL:#17, AIRPLAY:#18) (777,777)
Lucky 777777! Flyleaf finishes as the highest hard rock band on the chart, but not the highest 'rock' song on the list. Flyleaf got to #1 early on and while it missed the 1K pt mark, they did manage one terrific run on the chart. Will their success increase or decrease in 2007? It depends how Fully Alive and other singles do.[/color]
Me:Janelle Pierzina is on deck with the #17 track of the year.
Janelle:Well here we go. At #17 is the song from Goo Goo Dolls. I love to see them this high!
17. Goo Goo Dolls - Better Days [live] (MWC:#83 <905, 2@1>, IDRL:#18, AIRPLAY:#17) (798,304)
Johnny Reznick and the Goos score their highest spot on the endchart in many years. Better Days was just unstoppable and had a run to remember by hitting #1 twice and cracking 900 pts. At one point this was the #4 song on the leaderboard. Give the Goos credit, they never gave up and definitely will be remembered for a career year on the chart.
16. Hayden Panettiere - Your New Girlfriend [live] (MWC:#23 <1,875, 1@1>, IDRL:#16, AIRPLAY:#16) (801,302)
It's funny that this song almost never came to be. About a month later, it becomes the #16 song of the year but it's not enough to pass last year's #13 mark on the endchart....that doesn't mean she's giving up. Hayden's had quite a year with Heroes and this song as it raced to #1 after a comeback swing. This song is an early favorite too to win 2007 Song Of The Year.
The 15 songs left.
Aly & A.J. - Rush
Anna Nalick - In The Rough
Britney Christian - Too Perfect
Joanna Pacitti - Let It Slide
Kristin Hoffmann - Mary
Melissa O'Neil - Speechless
Natalie - Love You So
Paula Deanda - Doing Too Much
Rascal Flatts - What Hurts The Most
Rihanna - Final Goodbye
Rihanna - Unfaithful
Sarah Tracey - After The Rain
Snow Patrol - Chasing Cars
Stacie Orrico - I'm Not Missing You
Vanessa Hudgens - Come Back To Me
Hayden Panettiere - Your New Girlfriend (#16)
Goo Goo Dolls - Better Days (#17)
Flyleaf - I'm So Sick (#18)
Girls Aloud - It's Magic (#19)
Sugababes - Red Dress (#20)
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