What a freaking awesome chart this week....
Nick Lachey "What's Left Of Me" at
#6!!!!!!! I had hoped that this would go top 10 eventually but I had no idea, even with the surge in downloads, that this would blow up so quickly! It's an awesome song, and he is starting to step out from the shadow of his soon to be ex-wife (although I could've cared less about him just like the rest of the world before he put this hot song out)....
Shakira "Hips Don't Lie" at #19! This is massive for an airplay-only track. When the single is released to iTunes on May 9th, I expect that it will fly to #1, following Rihanna's trajectory (congrats to her btw, not my favorite song but I can't knock her success)! I think it would be amazing for Shakira to have a #1 single in America
Nelly Furtado "Promiscuous" - I love seeing that this was bubbling under BEFORE it went for adds... I know many of us at ATRL have been talking about how this project is going to blow up for her... and it looks like it's coming into fruition now! I would be disappointed if this did not go at least top 10.
What a great chart, I can't say it enough.... also just a warning to expect a big jump from "Black Horse & The Cherry Tree" by KT Tunstall next week. I have no idea what caused the surge, but this single is now #15 and #56 at iTunes! Also, I think The Fray will head into the top 10 next week with "Over My Head (Cable Car)".
Okay that's enough from me
PS- I really love the way that downloads have impacted the chart... everyone can be happy with a #1 now- there are way more #1s this year than we have seen in YEARS... keeps life interesting for us chart-watchers