Close Calls:
Finch "What It Is To Burn" (33, 8)
Nas "I Can" (6, 23)
Ms. Dynamite "It Takes More" (6, 21)
Fabolous "Can't Let You Go" (7, 7)
Sailor Moon "Sailor Stars Song"
Outta Here:
Stone Sour "Inhale" (13, 3)
Trapt "Headstrong" (10, 9)
John:Welcome to DRL for March 8, 2003. I'm John Mayer and this is Norah Jones who is my co-host today.
Norah:We were 2 of the best new artists in 2002. Apparently, I did better.
John:Can't deny that Norah. Anyway, today's show features legend James Taylor, newcomers Taking Back Sunday, rap master Jay-Z and some of the kings of rock AC/DC who will premiere their new one "Hells Bells".
Norah:First, we always start with #30. Today was not a good day for Unwritten Law as they drop 2 spots. They might have their very first video retired as today they get a retirement announcement.
30. Unwritten Law "Rest Of My Life" (56, 1@1)-2 *Retires In 4 Days*
29. Lisa Marie Presley "Lights Out" (12, 1@1)-2
John:That was Lisa Marie Presley at #29 down 2 spots. At #28 is Sailor Moon with the Sailor Stars Song.
28. Sailor Moon "Sailor Stars Song" (2, 28)+2
27. Simple Plan "Addicted" (38, 1@1)-1
26. Amerie "Show Me" (44, 1@1)-1
Norah:Simple Plan and Amerie drop 1 each. It seems that you Vanessa Carlton fans aren't giving up on her. She's back in the wannabe land. Ed, you actually had perfect timing.
WANNABE:Vanessa Carlton "Unsung" (13, 15)
John:At #25 is Isyss fighting back.
25. Isyss "Hater" (25, 9)RETURN
24. Christina Aguilera "Fighter" (9, 4)-9
23. Britney Spears "Before The Goodbye" (8, 2)-9
Norah:Christina and Britney each fall 9 big spots today. Now, our first performance of the day. It's Taking Back Sunday performing their new joint.
*performance*
22. Taking Back Sunday "Cute Without The E (Live)" (2, 22)+7
21. Snoop Dogg "Beautiful" (6, 21)+1
John:That was MTV2 Hip Hop Countdown's brand new #1 video at #21 on DRL today. Snoop Dogg climbs 1 spot here.
Norah:At #20 is Lucy Woodward moving back.
20. Lucy Woodward "Dumb Girls" (58, 2@1)-2
19. Dream "When I Get There" (169, 46@1)-2
18. Stacie Orrico "Stuck" (35, 1@1)-2
John
ream and Stacie Orrico drop 2 each. At #17 is T.A.T.U. with the song that is a top 20 hit.
17. T.A.T.U. "All The Things She Said" (31, 1@1)+4
16. B2K "Girlfriend" (5, 16)+4
15. Avril Lavigne "Losing Grip" (52, 1@1)+9
Norah:Those were B2K and Avril Lavigne flying up the chart. B2K moves from 20-16, Avril goes from 24-15.
John:Here's the legendary James Taylor performing October Road.
*performance*
Norah:I can't believe he's still around.
John:I can. At #14 is Evanescence continuing to flail.
14. Evanescence "Bring Me To Life" (47, 8@1)-2
13. Linkin Park "Somewhere I Belong" (10, 2)-2
12. Ja Rule & Ashanti "Mesmerize" (100, 10@1)-5
11. Ashanti "Baby" (283, 56@1)+2
Norah:Those were Linkin Park and Ashanti "Baby" switching between 13 and 11 while Ja Rule & Ashanti fall 5 to #12.
John:Jay-Z performs after #8. Right now, it's Amy Studt being kicked to the curb.
10. Amy Studt "Kick Me" (5, 3)-5
9. Ashanti "Dreams" (10, 3)-6
8. Aaliyah "Don't Know What To Tell Ya" (3, 8)+11
Norah:Wow! Aaliyah fans have struck again. The fallen angel flies another 11 spots to #8. Ashanti "Dreams" is down 6 to #9 thanks to a J. Lo assault. Anyway, here's Jay-Z performing his latest "Excuse Me Miss".
*performance*
John:AC/DC premiere right now. Here's Hells Bells.
*plays video*
Norah:Let's finish up the show. At #6 is Ashanti with Over and #7 is Socialburn.
7. Socialburn "Down" (6, 7)+3
6. Ashanti "Over" (10, 8@1)-5
5. 3LW "Ghetto Love And Heartbreak" (11, 5)+1
John:3LW inches 1 to #5. The top 4 is all about Jennifer Lopez. Here we go.
4. Jennifer Lopez "Loving You" (70, 1@1)+
3. Jennifer Lopez "I'm Glad" (1, 3)HOT SHOT DEBUT
2. Jennifer Lopez "I've Been Thinking" (9, 2)+
1. Jennifer Lopez & LL Cool J "All I Have" (123, 10@1)+7
Norah:Bye.
