Ask Billboard: What's 2014's Song Of The Summer?
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By Gary Trust | May 16, 2014 4:05 PM EDT
5, "Birthday," Katy Perry (29-25)
Coldplay could score its biggest hit since 2008's No. 1 "Viva La Vida," as the hooky "Stars" takes the band into EDM, thanks to Avicii's production and writing. Sheeran's "Sing" and Perry's "Birthday" (another BBMAs performance Sunday) are both still early in their chart, and radio, lives. Both also boast potential to cross further to adult formats, which could extend their runs after they peak at pop radio. And, "Sing" features Williams' magic writing and production touch.
