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Posted by: Joe. 25th February 2016, 11:41 PM

iTunes Weekly Thread
For discussion of the iTunes Singles chart.

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- Peak positions of pre-order singles on iTunes: http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=162070
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- International iTunes Chart Threads: http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/International-Charts-f131.html
- Spotify Chart Thread: http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=185366

New Releases
courtesy of ManicKangaroo

Aronchupa feat Little Sis Nora– Little Swing
Carly Rae Jepsen - Everywhere You Look (The Fuller House Theme)
Charli XCX – Vroom Vroom (EP)
Corinne Bailey Rae – Been To The Moon
Eliza & The Bear – Friends [GRAT]
Fais feat Afrojack - Hey
Fifth Harmony feat Ty Dolla $ign - Work From Home
Flo Rida feat Jason Derulo – Hello Friday
Hailee Steinfeld feat DNCE - Rock Bottom
Iggy Pop – Sunday [GRAT]
Jake Bugg – Gimme The Love {GRAT}
Kat DeLuna – What A Night
Lapsley – Love Is Blind (Sam Gellaitry Remix)
Laura Doggett – Searching
Riton feat Kah-lo - Rinse & Repeat
Sinitta – Girlfriend
T.I. - Money Talk
Tinie Tempah feat Zara Larsson - Girls Like
Zara Larsson feat Tinie Tempah - Lush Life
Zedd & Aloe Blacc – Candyman
Zhu – In The Morning

Posted by: burbe 26th February 2016, 12:10 AM

Top version of When We Were Young now at #4! Good to see it still climbing - I guess it will probably stall here though.

Posted by: jase. 26th February 2016, 12:11 AM

Intrigued to see how well Riton and Tinie do!

Posted by: jase. 26th February 2016, 12:12 AM

Holy shit, what a blast from the past. 'Run The Show' was an absolute tune

Posted by: *Callum™ 26th February 2016, 12:28 AM

i think fifth harmony's 'work from home' is getting a release today!

Posted by: ManicKangaroo 26th February 2016, 12:30 AM

Its not available at the moment

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th February 2016, 12:31 AM

It'll be out after the radio premiere!

Posted by: SevenSeize 26th February 2016, 12:31 AM

I'd guess:
Riton - just outside the Top 20, it's doing nicely on streaming so that might help
Tinie/Zara - maybe scrape a chart play? will probably become bigger over time though

Apparently there's a new Fifth Harmony single coming as well, I expect that'll pop in at #2/3 on iTunes off their fanbase

Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 26th February 2016, 12:37 AM

What an incredible week!

Already given Tinie/Zara, Zara/Tinie and Carly a spin and all are incredible About to listen to the Charli EP, Corianne, Kat and Flo Rida and also highly excited for Fifth Harmony and Hailee when released later today! Best week in months

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th February 2016, 12:39 AM

^ Hailee's out now, Ultra! They've put up a new version of the Haiz EP with the original of Rock Bottom replaced wit the DNCE version.

Posted by: mr_pmt 26th February 2016, 12:40 AM

I never knew about new Carly, new ZHU interests me a lot too.

And... SINITTA FOR #1!

Posted by: Ultraviolence1989 26th February 2016, 12:41 AM

Is it on Apple Music? Can't find it on there!

EDIT: Found it on Spotify so will give it a spin in about 20 minutes!

Posted by: SevenSeize 26th February 2016, 01:26 AM

78 Riton - Rinse & Repeat (feat. Kah-Lo) [Radio Edit]
190 Tinie Tempah - Girls Like (feat. Zara Larsson)

Posted by: Jonjo 26th February 2016, 01:43 AM

She's yet to top 'Whine Up' or 'Dancing Tonight' for me, but I really like her <3 Hope this new one is good!

Posted by: James1987 26th February 2016, 03:06 AM

Loving the new Tinie/Zara track, I hope this will be huge over the next few weeks!

Fingers crossed for Riton to somehow scrape a top 40 entry

Posted by: Bjork 26th February 2016, 06:57 AM

67 Riton Rinse & Repeat (feat. Kah-Lo) [Radio Edit]

109 Tinie Tempah Girls Like (feat. Zara Larsson)

is this also out? Zara Larsson feat Tinie Tempah - Lush Life
not top 1500 if it is...

Posted by: iain 26th February 2016, 07:06 AM

There's a new Zayn song out too...

Posted by: ▲Rob▲ 26th February 2016, 07:45 AM

Please God, not the song about pussies and pineapples.

Posted by: Bjork 26th February 2016, 07:46 AM

was gonna post

159 ZAYN - iT’s YoU

is that the new single? a grat?

Posted by: mdh 26th February 2016, 07:59 AM

So many new songs Takes me back to 2014

Posted by: ML Hammer95 26th February 2016, 08:29 AM

Iconic from Usher!

Interested to see how Riton and Tinie do. The new release strategy should help 'Girls Like' become a long running hit but miss #1. I heard somebody compare 'Rinse & Repeat' as a mix between 'Jack' and 'Wet Dollars' which is spot on.

Posted by: timjimlee 26th February 2016, 09:06 AM

I guess there is still a possibility of an Official Video and a boost from that ?

Posted by: mr_pmt 26th February 2016, 09:21 AM

A certain user has been adamant that Riton will "definitely be #1", I think they may get egg on their face regarding that. I can see it maybe going top 15 though.

Also 'iT’s YoU'?! What kind of case abomination is this? I used to see children type like that in the early 2000s.

Posted by: MishaB 26th February 2016, 09:30 AM

Second version of WWWY increasing. Gone from #20-#17 just this morning.

Posted by: LushLifeLee 26th February 2016, 09:34 AM

18. Jess Glnne - Ain't Got Far To Go
28. Tinie Tempah Feat Zara Larsson - Girls Like [Should go top 10 on iTunes at least! ]
32. Riton Feat Kah-Lo - Rinse & Repeat
44. Selena Gomez - Hands To Myself
47. Zayn - It's YoU
66. Alan Walker - Faded
78. Rihanna Fat SZA - Consideration
117. Demi Lovato - Stone Cold
122. Halsey - New Americana
126. Troye Sivan - YOUTH
180. Kelly Clarkson - Piece By Piece

Posted by: HausofTroye 26th February 2016, 09:42 AM

She is beautiful and curvy I'll have you know, not fat.

Posted by: mr_pmt 26th February 2016, 09:43 AM

Kelly Clarkson - Piece By Piece??

Posted by: LushLifeLee 26th February 2016, 09:53 AM

Yeah her performance on American Idol last night has gained a lot of media attention.

Posted by: 777666jason 26th February 2016, 09:56 AM

Hopefully the new demi lovato song can do well such an underated gem like most of her singles

Posted by: MishaB 26th February 2016, 10:00 AM

Nice performance. Nothing special though.

Posted by: LushLifeLee 26th February 2016, 10:01 AM

I thought that performance was spectacular, Kelly is one of the few artists who's always able to deliver an emotional side of a song.

Posted by: Bjork 26th February 2016, 10:22 AM

22 Tinie & Zara
29 Rinse
42 Zayn

cannot see the new mix of Lush Life with Tinie on ithe Tunes top 1500 but it's on Spotify

Posted by: Hadji 26th February 2016, 10:24 AM

I'm actually surprised that the Tinie Tempah song which has come of nowhere with 0 AirPlay is ahead of the Riton song which has been getting overplayed and been around for ages

Posted by: Bjork 26th February 2016, 10:34 AM

more surprised that Zayn is "only" at #42, considering how well Pillowtalk did

Posted by: ▲Rob▲ 26th February 2016, 10:51 AM

There's a second version at #91.

Posted by: Scene 26th February 2016, 10:52 AM

'It's You' (I'm refusing to write it how it's supposed to be written) is absolutely stunning. I think I might actually prefer it to 'Pillowtalk'. Surprised it is only at #42 though and it has under 20,000 views on YouTube.

Posted by: mr_pmt 26th February 2016, 11:18 AM

Yeah, but it's not a single is it?

Posted by: Hadji 26th February 2016, 11:27 AM

It's an instant grat

Posted by: andibob 26th February 2016, 11:57 AM

I find it quite special thank you very much.

Posted by: Bjork 26th February 2016, 11:58 AM

now #41 and #43

Tinie/Zara #16

the new version of Lush Life with Tinie at #1000-ish now

Posted by: Mango 26th February 2016, 12:00 PM

Completely agree, it's better than Pillowtalk (which I'm also refusing to capitalise)

Posted by: SevenSeize 26th February 2016, 12:05 PM

16 Tinie Tempah - Girls Like (feat. Zara Larsson)
22 Riton - Rinse & Repeat (feat. Kah-Lo) [also #395, #413, #480]
41 ZAYN - iT's YoU
43 ZAYN - iT's YoU
101 Jake Bugg - Gimme the Love
134 Chris Brown - Back To Sleep Remix (feat. Usher & ZAYN)
154 NAO - Fool to Love
161 BABYMETAL - Karate
230 Charli XCX - Vroom Vroom
479 Corinne Bailey Rae - Been to the Moon
537 Kano - Flow of the Year (feat. JME) [Bonus Track]
618 Hailee Steinfeld - Rock Bottom (feat. DNCE)
919 Lonely The Brave - What If I Fall In
1098 Zara Larsson - Lush Life (feat. Tinie Tempah)
1227 Zedd & Aloe Blacc - Candyman
1400 Eliza And The Bear - Friends

Posted by: Hadji 26th February 2016, 12:09 PM

The way Zayn has spelled "It's You" is exactly how people used to write on their bebo profiles

Posted by: danielw2k1 26th February 2016, 12:17 PM

95. Kelly Clarkson- Piece By Piece

Posted by: 777666jason 26th February 2016, 12:18 PM

I think with the zayn thing there was lots of hype last time this one he sorta just threw it out there

Posted by: Jonjo 26th February 2016, 12:24 PM

Keep going! Such a beautiful song and amazing performance. Sitting at #2 on US iTunes now because of this.

Posted by: 777666jason 26th February 2016, 12:35 PM

Gwon kelly rewrite the incredible travesty of invincible not charting with thE Equally gorgeous PBPPBP

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th February 2016, 12:48 PM

PILLOWTALK had some build-up and hype, iT's YoU didn't have that and isn't a proper single, so it's clear why it's not doing so well! Not actually heard it yet oops.

Fifth Harmony's album pre-order is on iTunes, I clicked on the deluxe and it said Work From Home is available to buy, so I clicked to download it and it says it's unavailable They need to sort this out cause this song is AMAZING.

Posted by: Rob S~ 26th February 2016, 12:52 PM

Yay at Kelly having such a big boost from an American Idol performance <3 its far preferable to 'Invincible' imo so it'd be nice if it peaked higher than that. I'd suspect it will drop later though!

Posted by: Fruity 26th February 2016, 12:59 PM

Do we expect 5H to go top 10? Do they have a solid fan base here?

Posted by: JosephStyles 26th February 2016, 01:01 PM

Scratch this, it's out now

I think they'll go top 10 on iTunes at least, this has had some hype on social networking plus the music video's premiered. Hopefully radio latch on quickly!

Posted by: SevenSeize 26th February 2016, 01:15 PM

12. Tinie Tempah - Girls Like (feat. Zara Larsson)
20. Riton - Rinse & Repeat (feat. Kah-Lo)
193. Charli XCX - Vroom Vroom

108. Fifth Harmony - Work from Home (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)

Posted by: Bjork 26th February 2016, 01:21 PM

12 Tinie/Zara
20 Rinse
Zayn now at #30 & 43

new Jake Bugg #84

Posted by: Dan_ 26th February 2016, 01:51 PM

omg at Ty Dolla $ign potentially getting his first chart hit

thinking about it, I'm surprised 'Drop That Kitty' never did anything.

Posted by: Hayzayy 26th February 2016, 01:59 PM

Ooh I have to check that new Tinie song

Posted by: mr_pmt 26th February 2016, 02:03 PM

I did actually think that would be massive about a year ago, that surprised me as well. Not that I'm especially complaining.

Posted by: Jaspine Thompson 26th February 2016, 02:15 PM

Tinie/Zara is slaying the f*** out of all your faves

Songs I need to hear from the OP, quite a lot here from my faves!

Aronchupa feat Little Sis Nora– Little Swing hoping this is better than Fired Cuz I Was Late
Carly Rae Jepsen - Everywhere You Look (The Fuller House Theme)
Charli XCX – Vroom Vroom (EP)
Fais feat Afrojack - Hey - hoping this is much better than #SummerThing, his singles and Forget the World were great for the most part
Fifth Harmony feat Ty Dolla $ign - Work From Home
Flo Rida feat Jason Derulo – Hello Friday what a collab
Iggy Pop – Sunday [GRAT] - is this Iggy and Icona Pop?

Hoping Riton, Candyman and ZHU can do well, can't wait to hear the Lush Life with TINIE

Posted by: ML Hammer95 26th February 2016, 02:16 PM

Ty Dolla $ign has appeared on loads of songs over the past 12 months, so I always thought he could have a chart hit eventually. I go through phases where I cannot get enough of his voice.

Posted by: Bjork 26th February 2016, 02:59 PM

5th Harmony #38

the incredibly talented Corinne Bailey Rae is back... but not doing much...

278 Corinne Bailey Rae Been to the Moon

Posted by: John-James 26th February 2016, 03:12 PM

67 Kelly Clarkson - Piece By Piece

Posted by: Jonjo 26th February 2016, 03:23 PM

Really pleased to see Kelly's performance having a nice impact over here too. Will this episode air over here in the UK? If so, does anyone know when?

EDIT: 31. Fifth Harmony - Work From Home (feat. Ty Dollar $ign) >> Also: #240 <<

Posted by: Davidson 26th February 2016, 03:30 PM

'Work From Home' to smash pleeeease

Posted by: Bjork 26th February 2016, 04:54 PM

#11 Tinie/Zara
#14 Rinse
#21 Zayn
#23 Fifth Avenue
#71 Jake Bugg

Posted by: Liаm 26th February 2016, 04:56 PM

I think 4Music show American Idol the day after or something?

Posted by: Robot 26th February 2016, 05:29 PM

Not sure if this has been noticed but:

57. Philip George & Dragonette - Feel This Way (Original Mix)

Is this OA/OS?

Posted by: Dan_ 26th February 2016, 05:31 PM

Yes, it got released last week too.

Posted by: Envoirment 26th February 2016, 05:33 PM

Pretty sure "It's You" is the next single from Zayn - the music video is up for sale on iTunes for some reason but not on his vevo account. Currently #20 & #53 on iTunes.

Posted by: Jaspine Thompson 26th February 2016, 05:53 PM

Wrong thread Dan?

Posted by: ElectroBoy 26th February 2016, 06:16 PM

The new Jake Bugg Instant Grat is brilliant - should've been the lead single... but then On My One is good too.

Gimme the Love is just great though - looking forward to the album

Posted by: mr_pmt 26th February 2016, 06:18 PM

Has it been announced as a single? He might have just made a video for a grat track like sometimes people do.

Posted by: ElectroBoy 26th February 2016, 07:18 PM

64. Jake Bugg // Gimme the Love

Posted by: SevenSeize 26th February 2016, 07:28 PM

10 Tinie Tempah - Girls Like (feat. Zara Larsson)
13 Riton - Rinse & Repeat (feat. Kah-Lo) [also #200, #255, #274]
17 ZAYN - iT's YoU [also #59]
19 Fifth Harmony - Work from Home (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
64 Jake Bugg - Gimme the Love
75 Chris Brown - Back To Sleep Remix (feat. Usher & ZAYN)
123 BABYMETAL - Karate
144 Against The Current - Runaway
148 Charli XCX - Vroom Vroom
215 Corinne Bailey Rae - Been To The Moon

49 Kelly Clarkson - Piece By Piece
50 Philip George & Dragonette - Feel This Way

Posted by: Jack 26th February 2016, 07:30 PM

I hope 'It's You' isn't a single! Such a step down from 'Pillow Talk', so boring.

Posted by: ManicKangaroo 26th February 2016, 07:39 PM

564. Hailee Steinfeld - Rock Bottom (feat. DNCE)
694. Zara Larsson - Lush Life (feat. Tinie Tempah)
778. Flo Rida - Hello Friday (feat. Jason Derulo)
828. Carly Rae Jepsen - Everywhere You Look (The Fuller House Theme)
928. Eliza And The Bear - Friends
977. Zedd & Aloe Blacc - Candyman
978. Iggy Pop – Sunday

Posted by: Scene 26th February 2016, 08:36 PM

I find it beautiful. And the video is better than the PT one too imo.

Posted by: Jack 26th February 2016, 08:38 PM

It sounds like 'Over And Over Again' by Nathan Sykes.

Posted by: Scene 26th February 2016, 08:42 PM

Just listened to that song out of curiosity and I can kind of see it. But I much prefer Zayn's voice to Nathan's. 'It's You' is more sultry R&B.

On a negative note, I really hate Zayn's album cover. The "let's put a picture of myself when I was a kid on my album cover" trend is getting boring.

Posted by: PaulM1983 26th February 2016, 08:46 PM

I'm finding it a bit odd that the version of When We Were Young that's comfortably inside the top 5 is decreasing really quickly, but the less visible 2nd version is still getting dark green updates.

I really wish they had deleted one version.

Posted by: Bjork 26th February 2016, 11:35 PM

oh my Kelly Clarkson #41 now, didn't get how a performance on American Idol could have such effect but now I've seen it, goosebumps, best and most emotional tv performance I've ever watched

Posted by: Jonjo 26th February 2016, 11:57 PM

So happy to see 'Piece By Piece' almost top 40.

Posted by: Scene 27th February 2016, 12:06 AM

I just watched the video now solely due to your comment and wow what a way for the first American Idol to give their last performance on the show that made them. So glad it is #1 on US iTunes. She deserves it after that.

Posted by: Scene 27th February 2016, 12:07 AM

It's now #40 according to kworb.

Posted by: ManicKangaroo 27th February 2016, 02:08 AM

9. Tinie Tempah - Girls Like (feat. Zara Larsson)
12. Riton - Rinse & Repeat (feat. Kah-Lo) [Radio Edit]
15. Fifth Harmony - Work from Home (feat. Ty Dolla $ign)
16. ZAYN - iT’s YoU
40. Kelly Clarkson - Piece By Piece
44. Philip George & Dragonette - Feel This Way (Original Mix)
61. Jake Bugg - Gimme the Love
64. Chris Brown - Back To Sleep Remix (feat. Usher & ZAYN)

142. Charli XCX - Vroom Vroom
196. Corinne Bailey Rae - Been to the Moon
588. Zara Larsson - Lush Life (feat. Tinie Tempah)
662. Carly Rae Jepsen - Everywhere You Look (The Fuller House Theme)
690. Flo Rida - Hello Friday (feat. Jason Derulo)
768. Eliza And The Bear - Friends
829. Zedd & Aloe Blacc - Candyman
946. Iggy Pop – Sunday

Posted by: Envoirment 27th February 2016, 02:42 AM

#4. Mike Posner "I Took A Pill In Ibiza (SeeB Remix)"

Music video premiered about an hour or so ago:



Should see it increase more over the next few days as it gets put into rotation on the music channels.

Posted by: Jonjo 27th February 2016, 03:26 AM

Kelly recorded that same piano version of the song last night. As to when it'll be on iTunes, who knows! Hopefully by today or tomorrow at least to capitalise on the momentum, before all of it is completely lost!

Posted by: Hadji 27th February 2016, 04:57 AM

Marc Cohn's version of "Walking In Memphis" has randomly climbed to #143

Posted by: Bjork 27th February 2016, 07:53 AM

if only American Idol had the same impact in the UK... in the US Piece by Piece is selling 50% more than the rest... #40 in the UK now

Posted by: mdh 27th February 2016, 07:58 AM

That ITAPII video is great, hope it gives it a boost.

Posted by: Zárate 27th February 2016, 08:13 AM

It's selling not 50% but 100% more than the rest: 1/0.5=2 (2-1)*100%=100%. So even more impressive!

Posted by: Cody Slayberry 27th February 2016, 08:19 AM

Just curious: how did "Paranoid" do in the UK?

Posted by: Dan_ 27th February 2016, 10:43 AM

04. Mike Posner - I Took A Pill In Ibiza [SeeB Remix]
09. Tinie Tempah & Zara Larsson - Girls Like
12. Riton & Kah-Lo - Rinse & Repeat
13. Fifth Harmony feat. Ty Dolla $ign - Work from Home
17. ZAYN - iT's YoU [and #99]
23. Jess Glynne - Ain't Got Far To Go
36. Kelly Clarkson - Piece By Piece
40. Philip George & Dragonette - Feel This Way
41. G-Eazy & Bebe Rexha - Me Myself & I
44. Tiesto & Oliver Heldens feat. Natalie La Rose - The Right Song
45. Alan Walker - Faded
47. Lukas Graham - Mama Said
48. Sia feat. Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills
49. Selena Gomez - Hands To Myself
60. Jake Bugg - Gimme the Love
64. Chris Brown feat. Usher & ZAYN - Back to Sleep Remix
66. Anne Marie - Do It Right
75. AlunaGeorge feat. Popacaan - I'm In Control
77. DNCE - Cake By the Ocean
84. Chase & Status feat. Slaves - Control

Posted by: Dobbo 27th February 2016, 10:51 AM

I feel Rinse & Repeat needs to be higher if it wants a chart play... mind you its streaming is fairly healthy.

Posted by: mr_pmt 27th February 2016, 02:57 PM

I tried listening to that new Carly song (as it's Carly) and lasted just over a minute before I had to switch off in disgust. Though I get that it's a specific theme song for a TV show, so it's okay.

Posted by: Regina 27th February 2016, 03:07 PM

I prefer the new Carly song to her whole last album oops

Posted by: ManicKangaroo 27th February 2016, 03:20 PM

725. Fais - Hey (feat. Afrojack) [Radio Edit]
844. Tinashe - Ride of Your Life

Posted by: LushLifeLee 27th February 2016, 03:27 PM

06. Zara Larsson - Lush Life
08. Adele - When We Were Young
09. Tinie Tempah Feat Zara Larsson - Girls Like
13. Fifth Harmon Feat T Dolla $ign - Work From Home
35. Kelly Clarkson - Piece By Piece! [At least she could get another top 100 from this album campaign]
47. Selena Gomez - Hands To Myself

Posted by: Jaspine Thompson 27th February 2016, 04:40 PM

That new Carly track is alright, but not a patch on her usual standards. But as mr_pmt mentioned it's for a TV show so it was unlikely to be that amazing anyway. I had a similar reaction to Zedd's Candyman, as that is more or less an advert for MnMs

Posted by: Jason 27th February 2016, 04:45 PM

When We Were Young already plummeting on iTunes.
It will be top 10, but not top 5 imo.

Posted by: Jason 27th February 2016, 04:50 PM

Oh! Just noticed that Delete by DMA's is finally top 100 at #71
I just hope their album is top 20 next Friday!

Posted by: LushLifeLee 27th February 2016, 04:50 PM

Yeah, I could see it peaking around #7 or #8. It's on 45% now and is falling rather fast! Wouldn't surprise me if the top edition dropped out of the top 10 tomorrow.

Posted by: Jaspine Thompson 27th February 2016, 04:52 PM

yay at Adele saying Goodbye.

Posted by: Joe. 27th February 2016, 05:12 PM

It was so silly to start advertising the single version of When We Were Young on the front of iTunes when the album version was top 5...

Posted by: Hazza Chapman 27th February 2016, 08:13 PM

I suppose Lukas Graham's days at #1 on iTunes are numbered as Lisa Scott-Lee will be there instead by this time next week

Posted by: Mark. 27th February 2016, 11:05 PM

14. Work from Home (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) - Fifth Harmony
16. Hope There's Someone - Antony & The Johnsons
22. This Woman's Work - Kate Bush
38. Piece By Piece - Kelly Clarkson
49. Nothing Compares 2 U - Sinead O'Connor
55. & 70. You Belong to Me - Bryan Adams
190. Been to the Moon - Corinne Bailey Rae

Posted by: Dan_ 27th February 2016, 11:11 PM

if only it was the Avicii version of Hope There's Someone getting the huge boost.

Posted by: Alex! 28th February 2016, 12:09 AM

The Voice:

16. Antony & The Johnsons - Hope There's Someone (Also 159, 712)
22. Kate Bush - This Woman's Work (Also 796)
36. Little Mix - Black Magic (Also 177, 629, 898, 1115)
48. Sinead O'Connor - Nothing Compares 2 U
85. Olly Murs - Kiss Me (Also 551)
124. Amy Winehouse - Tears Dry On Their Own
148. Mick Hucknall - Hope There's Someone (Also 676)
181. Joy Division - Love Will Tear Us Apart
210. Avicii - Hope There's Someone
234. Aerosmith - Cryin'
247. Maxwell - This Woman's Work (Uncut)
564. Stevie Wonder - Living For the City (Also 1433)
651. Linnea Henriksson - Hope There's Someone (Also 878)
1373. Bo Diddley - I'm a Man

Posted by: SevenSeize 28th February 2016, 01:35 AM

no thx~ Anthony & The Johnsons' version is classic, amazing to see it in the iTunes Top 20

Posted by: Dan_ 28th February 2016, 07:26 AM

175. MK & Becky Hill - Piece of Me (Extended Mix)

new MK song wow

Posted by: Jaspine Thompson 28th February 2016, 08:28 AM

Exactly what I was going to say! should've released that or more preferably Dear Boy instead of Lay Me Down tbh.

Ooh need to listen

Posted by: mdh 28th February 2016, 08:30 AM

Never seen such a big Voice effect before..

Posted by: Bjork 28th February 2016, 08:30 AM

Hope There's Someone is one of the best songs ever in the history of music, glad The Voice can be of some use and make people discover such a gem... #15 now by the way but already in light red at kworb

Posted by: Bjork 28th February 2016, 08:44 AM

Hope there's someone is a song written from the guts, the words are as important as the music, so no stupid covers should be allowed, neither the abomination that Avicii did nor the Birdy cover at the Olympics, you cannot go and take such a deep meaningful song and sing it like if it was a shopping list...

Posted by: Taylor Jago 28th February 2016, 09:08 AM

Can't you? I mean, look at Jonas Blue and Dakota.

Posted by: timjimlee 28th February 2016, 09:45 AM

"Hope There's Someone" by Antony and the Johnsons was actually performed by one of Ricky Wilson's team (Voice) but Boy George performed on their Debut Album, guess he used his influence to put this song up for selection.

Posted by: JosephStyles 28th February 2016, 09:48 AM

I doubt it was anything to do with Boy George

Posted by: *Ben* 28th February 2016, 10:11 AM

I don't see any problems with cover versions. You should just handle them in their places and not compare them to original songs.

For example on a party where I would like to dance and feel myself happy, I wouldn't care what the lyrics are

Posted by: Iz~ 28th February 2016, 12:42 PM

Isn't that exactly the point he's making though? Aside from being on top of current trends, that hasn't been very well received, at least not around here. It's that it's touching an originally lyrically dependent song with almost no regard for those lyrics that's what's really getting to people, it's a very clear example of a 'shopping list' cover. Jonas Blue COULD have knocked up some quick meaningless lyrics and released almost the same track. Not that he would have, because this is selling almost entirely on people's familiarity with the track.

It's the same reason Birdy's covers were so panned, covers are very difficult things to get critical acclaim for, especially when lots of people love the original and can't help but compare the two, you often almost NEED to have a singer with a distinct voice themselves (and for them to do something interesting with the track) for it to be well received, because then there's a reason to have both tracks in your life.

Posted by: Dobbo 28th February 2016, 12:56 PM

It's what people want from music. Not everyone's cares for "emotionally touching" or "meaningful lyrics" from a song. To use Fast Car as an example, I love both versions in completely different ways. The original is an all time classic with a fantastic vocal, and the cover is beautifully produced. As soon as you start throwing the "is it as good as the original" line around you'll almost never be able to enjoy a cover ever again (with a few exceptions) which is why I tend to view them as completely separate entities on the most part.

Posted by: Taylor Jago 28th February 2016, 01:07 PM

The point I was making was that just because people shouldn't be making 'shopping list' covers of deep meaningful songs doesn't mean they're going to stop doing it. Thankfully most of these flop, but unfortunately we see instances (such as Jonas Blue) actually outpeak the originals and even take their place.

Posted by: Scene 28th February 2016, 01:23 PM

Didn't 'Fast Car' shoot into the top 5 and re-peak a few years ago due to The Voice?

Posted by: ElectroBoy 28th February 2016, 01:26 PM

But that's sh!t

Posted by: JosephStyles 28th February 2016, 01:43 PM

That was BGT!

Let's not forget that Leah McFall got herself a top 10 hit from a Voice performance she did though, so we've definitely seen bigger boosts!

Posted by: Scene 28th February 2016, 01:53 PM

Oh.

I know 'It's You' may be just an instant grat but I was really hoping it'd be top 10 by now.

Posted by: Froot. 28th February 2016, 01:53 PM

Ordinary People too!

Posted by: Scene 28th February 2016, 02:00 PM

Ahh yes that might be what I was trying to think of. It peaked at #4 too in the same year IIRC. Becky Hill caused the resurgence of it.

Posted by: Hadji 28th February 2016, 02:36 PM

That was Britain's Got Talent

Posted by: Taylor Jago 28th February 2016, 04:12 PM

I know.

Posted by: Mack 28th February 2016, 04:16 PM

54. Bryan Adams- Summer of '69

Thanks to Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.

Posted by: ben08 28th February 2016, 04:46 PM

Here's a golden oldie from the past.
502 Gerry & The Pacemakers You'll Never Walk Alone
Must be close to the million mark by now.

Posted by: Dan_ 28th February 2016, 06:44 PM

now up to #168

Posted by: ML Hammer95 28th February 2016, 06:57 PM

Genuinely not heard anything from Becky Hill since 2014. She was hotly tipped back then after Afterglow & Gecko, but the solo single she released killed her momentum.

Posted by: *Ben* 28th February 2016, 07:02 PM

Which is a great shame. Losing was a great track.

Posted by: Doctor Blind 28th February 2016, 08:03 PM

Top version of “Work” down to 0.56 of “7 Years” from its peak of 0.72. It also lost ground on Spotify today so seemingly isn't going to #1 for RiRi.

Riton in dark red now - probably will be Top 10 in the published midweek tomorrow but end up about 28ish on Friday.

Posted by: LushLifeLee 28th February 2016, 08:09 PM

She loves peaking at #2 Pon De Replay, SOS, Unfaithful, Russian Roulette, Rude Boy, Work, Live Your Life, Love The Way You Lie have all peaked there.

Posted by: Doctor Blind 28th February 2016, 08:13 PM

Yep, but she hasn't peaked at 2 for a while though, the last one was almost 6 years ago: “Love The Way You Lie”.

Posted by: ML Hammer95 28th February 2016, 08:39 PM

It was a good song, but wasn't really catchy enough for the charts. Reminds me of MNEK's early singles that were quite niche sounding, which is apt as he produced 'Losing'.

Even Ella Eyre failed to match the success of her features and she released strong pop singles.

Posted by: Hazza Chapman 28th February 2016, 08:40 PM

65. Flo Rida - My House

Rising quite steadily at the moment.

Posted by: Dan_ 28th February 2016, 08:46 PM

Did you not hear 'All My Love' from last year then? That was really good.

Posted by: Envoirment 28th February 2016, 08:48 PM

Just as much as she loves peaking at #2 - "Umbrella", "Take A Bow", "Only Girl (in the World)", "What's My Name?", "We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)", "Diamonds", "Run This Town" & "The Monster".

I'm still amazed at how successful she has managed to be. Over 10 years into her career and still going strong - she's only 28 as well!

Posted by: Sean Paul 28th February 2016, 10:13 PM

Posted by: Scene 28th February 2016, 10:15 PM

I remember when 'Unfaithful' climbed to #2 back in 2006. I was thinking she'll never get a #1.

Posted by: ▲Rob▲ 28th February 2016, 10:19 PM

'Work' is a big old #2.

Posted by: Dan_ 28th February 2016, 10:33 PM

you don't like 'Work'?

Posted by: ML Hammer95 28th February 2016, 10:42 PM

Fast becoming one of my songs of the year so far to be honest...

Posted by: TheNotoriousSPUN 28th February 2016, 10:55 PM

Similar in some ways Work From Home is much better and executed with quality in mind as opposed to 'worworworworwor' I mean COME ON she may as well have left the 'k' off the title of the song. And it sounds like she's drunk while singing that part

Posted by: dhwe 29th February 2016, 04:32 AM

There's been so much shit about Rihanna's diction/enunciation in "Work" and it did leave me confused at first listen, but Caribbean patois is a thing guys! This isn't the same thing as Sia (as much as I love her) trying to sing in English while being injected with anesthesia.

Posted by: Doctor Blind 29th February 2016, 07:03 AM

I get that it is patois, but I just think it is a very weak hook. An ANTI hook if you will.

Posted by: Mango 29th February 2016, 10:38 AM

'Love The Way You Lie' is nearly 6 years old??? That has really thrown me, it genuinely feels like about 3 years old to me

But yes, Rihanna getting 16 UK Top 2 hits by the age of 28 is a pretty remarkable achievement! She still has a long way to go to beat Madonna's record of 33 Top 3 singles though.

Posted by: sammy01 29th February 2016, 12:11 PM

I don't know how anyone can say the 'hook' for work is weak. I keep reading tweets about how people cant get it out of their heads, it is certainly stuck in mine.

I find myself randomly singing 'work work work work work work' for no apparent reason.

Posted by: LushLifeLee 29th February 2016, 12:54 PM

05. Zara Larsson - Lush Life [It's possible for 'Lush Life' to go top 3 this week with it closing in on Coldplay and Mike Posner and the spotify lead should help her dramatically this week]
08. Tinie Tempah Feat Zara Larsson - Girls Like [I wonder where Tinie will end up this week? I'm predicting him to peak around #14 this week and climb into the top #10 the following week, seriously think 'Girls Like' is going to be huge]
13. Fifth Harmony Feat TY Dolla $ign - Work From Home [Could this miss the top 40?]
45. Kelly Clarkson - Piece By Piece
106. Lady Gaga - Till It Happens To You
108. The Chainsmokers Feat ROZES - Roses
132. Sigma - Stay
147. Charli XCX - Vroom Vroom

Posted by: Jonjo 29th February 2016, 12:58 PM

I'm pleased Kelly hasn't fallen away quick! I thought she'd be about 20 places lower at least by now. Hopefully people can wait a tiny bit longer for the Piano version which I presume will be released on Friday?

Posted by: JosephStyles 29th February 2016, 01:02 PM

I expect Work From Home will be top 40 this week. Surprised at how well it's holding up tbh!

Posted by: Hadji 29th February 2016, 01:11 PM

It's at #56 on Spotify so it won't miss the top 40

Posted by: Ryan. 29th February 2016, 01:14 PM

I'm surprised at how well Work From Home is doing too! I thought they'd pop into the top 20 for a few hours and then freefall but they are still sitting pretty in the top 15 in their 4th day on release. I wonder if radio is onboard yet?

Posted by: Yorkie3 29th February 2016, 02:02 PM

If any of Hymn For The Weekend, I Took A Pill In Ibiza or Lush Life could be the next #1 I'd be very happy!

Posted by: Bjork 29th February 2016, 03:33 PM

3 Mike Posner - I Took a Pill in Ibiza (SeeB Remix)
6 Tinie Tempah - Girls Like (feat. Zara Larsson) thanks to being TOTD on R1

Posted by: mr_pmt 29th February 2016, 03:40 PM

I don't see how it'd happen realistically. (well, Mike Posner maybe if it continues to pick up - I'd be happy with that)

Posted by: Yorkie3 29th February 2016, 03:56 PM

Oh, I know it's unlikely, but we can always dream!

Posted by: LushLifeLee 29th February 2016, 04:55 PM

Not Zara pulling through and going to have two songs in the top 10 this week!!!

Hopefully her record label decide to put her album up for pre-order as soon as possible in the UK!

Posted by: Hadji 29th February 2016, 04:58 PM

One actually. I can see "Girls Like" missing the top 10

Posted by: TheNotoriousSPUN 29th February 2016, 05:01 PM

It better not! It sounds like top 5 material at least. Needs heavy promo and an oppurtunity to not be missed.

Posted by: Hadji 29th February 2016, 05:04 PM

It's at #6 on iTunes and at #72 on Spotify so I can see it missing the top 10 unfortunately

Posted by: TheNotoriousSPUN 29th February 2016, 05:21 PM

Well streaming popularity can always increase further down the line...

Posted by: JosephStyles 29th February 2016, 05:22 PM

Girls Like will definitely go top 10 in the future, fairly sure it won't be there this week though.

Posted by: Hazza Chapman 29th February 2016, 08:07 PM

Why is Love Yourself still in the top 10? haven't people heard enough of this in the past 3 or 4 months?

Posted by: ▲Rob▲ 29th February 2016, 08:39 PM

Lady Gaga ''Til It Happens To You' #61

Posted by: ML Hammer95 29th February 2016, 09:33 PM

Just had a new music tip... A new Lethal Bizzle track produced by Diztortion will be premiered on 1Xtra on Thursday night. According to the post, it will 'shutdown' the clubs!

Use this as an excuse to post the video to 'Fester Skank', one of the biggest club tracks of 2015.

Posted by: JosephStyles 29th February 2016, 09:39 PM

Well considering its paid for sales are nowhere near a million and there are over 60 million people in the UK...

Posted by: Sean Paul 29th February 2016, 09:47 PM

Posted by: Ethan 29th February 2016, 10:05 PM

Posted by: ML Hammer95 29th February 2016, 10:07 PM

203. Jay Sean feat. Sean Paul - Make My Love Go

This has started to be played on the music channels, and has all the makings of an early summer hit to my ears! Going for UK radio adds in early April.

Posted by: Hazza Chapman 29th February 2016, 10:10 PM

It's funny to see Poet & Vuj from Filthy Fellas and Copa 90 doing the fester skank in this video

Posted by: Hazza Chapman 29th February 2016, 10:13 PM

How far did Fester Skank go on iTunes? I think it might have been in the top 10 but I'm not sure.

Posted by: SevenSeize 29th February 2016, 10:16 PM

I believe it peaked at #6

Posted by: ML Hammer95 29th February 2016, 10:18 PM

Yeah definitely went top 10! Thought it was a shame the major label dropped him after it failed to go top 10 officially even though Fester Skank ended up being widely successful anyway. With major label backing, 'Playground' could have charted in the top 40.

Posted by: jase. 29th February 2016, 10:40 PM

Oh christ, all we need, new Lethal f'n Bizzle music

Posted by: Red. 1st March 2016, 12:07 AM

The BOX are actually playing this right now lol. On first listen it's very summery as you say. Quite like it.

Oh and Jay Sean is a bit of a throwback isn't he lol, are we back in 2009?

Posted by: jase. 1st March 2016, 12:12 AM

current/potential future hits update -

01. 7 Years - Lukas Graham
02. Work (feat. Drake) - Rihanna (also #114, #165 and #1127)
03. I Took a Pill in Ibiza (SeeB Remix) - Mike Posner (also #155 and #365)
04. Hymn for the Weekend - Coldplay
05. Lush Life - Zara Larsson (also #314 and #328)
06. Girls Like (feat. Zara Larsson) - Tinie Tempah
09. When We Were Young - Adele (also #21)
13. Work from Home (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) - Fifth Harmony
15. Stressed Out - twenty one pilots
22. Ain't Got Far To Go - Jess Glynne (also #229)
29. Me, Myself & I - G-Eazy X Bebe Rexha
40. Faded - Alan Walker (also #420)
42. Hands To Myself - Selena Gomez (also #857)
45. Cheap Thrills (feat. Sean Paul) - Sia (also #101)
48. Feel This Way (Original Mix) - Philip George & Dragonette
49. The Right Song (feat. Natalie La Rose) - Tiësto & Oliver Heldens
50. Piece By Piece - Kelly Clarkson (also #56 and #574)
51. Do It Right - Anne-Marie
59. Cake By the Ocean - DNCE (also #394)
64. Back to Sleep (Remix) [feat. Usher & ZAYN] - Chris Brown
68. I'm in Control (feat. Popcaan) - AlunaGeorge
73. Worry - Jack Garratt (also #445)
77. Gimme the Love - Jake Bugg
92. Make Me Like You - Gwen Stefani

102. Roses (feat. ROZES) - The Chainsmokers
110. Say You Do (feat. Imani & DJ Fresh) [Radio Edit] - Sigala [PRE-ORDER; 18/03]
117. Stay - Sigma (also #291)
118. Open My Eyes - Karen Harding
121. Never Be Like You (feat. Kai) - Flume
122. Control (feat. Slaves) - Chase & Status
132. Something Good (UK Radio Edit) - MOUNT & Nicolas Haelg
135. Again - Fetty Wap (also #932)
136. Soundcheck - Catfish and the Bottlemen
159. Piece of Me (Extended Mix) - MK & Becky Hill
176. New Americana - Halsey (also #934)
177. I Know What You Did Last Summer - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello (also #977)
184. Who Am I - Katy B, Major Lazer & Craig David
195. Love Is Blind - Låpsley
201. Make My Love Go (feat. Sean Paul) - Jay Sean
203. Fool to Love - NAO
205. Please Don't Go - Joel Adams
214. A Change of Heart - The 1975
237. Home (feat. Aurora) - Icarus
256. Snake Eyes - Mumford & Sons (also #967)
270. Best Fake Smile - James Bay (also #589)
290. It's Strange (feat. K. Flay) - Louis The Child
298. Run (feat. Lady Leshurr) - Tiggs Da Author
308. Hide Away - Daya
312. Lost Boy - Ruth B.
318. Good to Love - FKA twigs
362. Gold - Kiiara
369. Often - The Weeknd
386. Down In the DM (feat. Nicki Minaj) [Remix] - Yo Gotti (also #651)
417. Who Knows (feat. Chronixx) - Protoje
430. Moaning Lisa Smile - Wolf Alice
483. SeeSaw (feat. Romy) - Jamie xx
498. Work It Out (feat. Digital Farm Animals) - Netsky
526. Promise (feat. Fetty Wap) - Kid Ink
528. Middle (feat. Bipolar Sunshine) - DJ Snake
586. Love and Hate - Arrow Benjamin
605. Company - Justin Bieber
609. Last Dance - Dua Lipa
645. Exchange - Bryson Tiller
672. Overcome (feat. Nile Rodgers) - Laura Mvula
706. Ophelia - The Lumineers
733. i hate u, i love u (feat. olivia o’brien) - gnash
757. Hello Friday (feat. Jason Derulo) - Flo Rida
781. Work Song - Hozier
786. We Don’t Talk Anymore (feat. Selena Gomez) - Charlie Puth
820. Something New (feat. Chris Brown) - Zendaya
888. Alright - Kendrick Lamar
915. Don't Be So Shy (Filatov & Karas Remix) - Imany [PRE-ORDER; 29/04]

1014. Something In the Way You Move - Ellie Goulding
1211. Jet Black Heart - 5 Seconds of Summer
1244. New Romantics - Taylor Swift
1256. Catch & Release (Deepend Remix) - Matt Simons
1343. Candyman - Zedd & Aloe Blacc
1416. Am I Wrong (feat. ScHoolboy Q) - Anderson .Paak
1423. Ride of Your Life - Tinashe

Posted by: jase. 1st March 2016, 12:15 AM

Oh, and as always, if you guys have any songs you'd like me to add to the list, just let me know

Posted by: SevenSeize 1st March 2016, 12:18 AM

^ Here's one for you!

915. Don't Be So Shy (Filatov & Karas Remix) - Imany [PRE-ORDER; 29/04]

Posted by: jase. 1st March 2016, 12:21 AM

^ Thanks! Added.

Posted by: ManicKangaroo 1st March 2016, 02:00 AM

29. G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I
33. Sam Smith - Writing's on the Wall
50. Lady Gaga - Til It Happens To You
51. Kelly Clarkson - Piece By Piece
52. Kelly Clarkson - Piece by Piece (Idol Version)

162. MK & Becky Hill - Piece of Me (Extended Mix)
222. Angel - Rude Boy (feat. Haile)

Posted by: TheNotoriousSPUN 1st March 2016, 02:37 AM

AHEM so why's Mr Smith climbing?

Ooh new Angel?

Posted by: burbe 1st March 2016, 03:16 AM

He won the Oscar for Best Original Song and also performed at the ceremony. It's also the reason for Lady Gaga climbing back up the chart (she was nominated and performed too).

Posted by: ML Hammer95 1st March 2016, 07:32 AM

Reminds me of songs like 'I Don't Like It, I Love It' and 'I Need Your Love' from last year - nothing groundbreaking, but extremely catchy summery songs!

That Angel & Haile song is really good, almost a UK version of 'Don't' sonically. Be surprised if Angel was on another chart hit though and WSTRN are taking their time to follow-up 'In2' (although they'll almost certainly never beat it ).

Posted by: Sean Paul 1st March 2016, 07:55 AM

Judging by 'Got Love', I hate to agree with that - though I'm hoping they bring out another banger this summer

Posted by: ML Hammer95 1st March 2016, 08:57 AM

I think it was a case where the song became much bigger than the artist - like Meridian Dan or Krept & Konan. Although I thought Fuse ODG would be a one-hit wonder after Antenna, so I'm hope I'm wrong!

Posted by: LushLifeLee 1st March 2016, 12:56 PM

48. Kelly Clarkson - Piece By Piece (Idol Version)
54. Kelly Clarkson - Piece By Piece

Combined she's #30 on iTunes, I don't think it will go top #40 in the official chart unless she promoted in the UK but I'm delighted she's going to get another top 75 hit from this campaign, she really deserves it.

Posted by: Bjork 1st March 2016, 01:04 PM

She deserves top 10 with the song
If only r1 made it TOTD or playlisted it!!! Sure she wont do any uk promo being 8 months pregnant

Posted by: Jonjo 1st March 2016, 02:08 PM

I don't see how Loose Women or something couldn't play a clip of the performance and talk about it a bit. It'd help it out!

Posted by: LushLifeLee 1st March 2016, 02:14 PM

I wonder if it does go top #5 in the USA if Heart, Capital or Radio 1 will begin spinning it.

Hopefully she pops the baby before BGT

Posted by: Bjork 1st March 2016, 02:48 PM

nice to see Zara Larsson with 2 songs in the top 6!!!! it'd a pity no one seems to be aware of the version of Lush Life featuring Tinie, it's at #331 now only

Posted by: mr_pmt 1st March 2016, 07:29 PM

Every time you write it like that, I literally read what you've said as "top number 5".

Posted by: ManicKangaroo 1st March 2016, 08:17 PM

23. G-Eazy x Bebe Rexha - Me, Myself & I
31. Sam Smith - Writing's on the Wall
35. Alan Walker - Faded
47. Kelly Clarkson - Piece by Piece (Idol Version)
63. Kelly Clarkson - Piece By Piece

Posted by: LushLifeLee 1st March 2016, 08:20 PM

04. Tinie Tempah Feat Zara Larsson - Girls Like
05. Zara Larsson - Lush Life

Posted by: Sean Paul 1st March 2016, 08:24 PM

I suppose Fuse is a one of a kind - commercial, popular, accessible African influenced music. I do hope WSTRN have another hit though.

Posted by: ▲Rob▲ 1st March 2016, 09:54 PM

I Took A Pill In Ibiza #2
Work #3

Posted by: Hadji 1st March 2016, 09:56 PM

Next stop, #1

Posted by: Jason 1st March 2016, 09:57 PM

I hope so. I'm in love with that funny vid.

Posted by: gavindeejay 1st March 2016, 10:06 PM

The Top 10 on iTunes is now officially Bieberless for the first time since August!

Posted by: Hazza Chapman 1st March 2016, 10:36 PM

A very nice birthday present for him!

Posted by: Doctor Blind 1st March 2016, 10:39 PM

I Took A Pill In Ibiza does look like it may be heading to #1.

#1 currently on Shazam.

Posted by: Mart!n 1st March 2016, 10:55 PM

Lush Life is really doing well, for a song that I'll expected to go to #1 earlier this year, a top 10 hit would be great.

I also can see Mike Posner a future #1, I think Lukas Graham could still sustain another week at the top.

Btw, its that the longest title for a #1 album. I can't even remember an album with a long title at #1. The only album I know with a long title is by Fiona Apple, but that never made #1

Posted by: Doctor Blind 1st March 2016, 11:51 PM

In the current century Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavoured Water by Limp Bizkit is the record holder in the UK.

Previous to that in 1971 there was Prophets, Seers And Sages The Angels Of The Ages / My People Were Fair And Had Sky In Their Hair But Now They're Content To Wear Stars On Their Brows which is longer than The 1975's.

Posted by: Chez Wombat 1st March 2016, 11:58 PM

And it wasn't a number 1, but let's not forget the longest ever album title, by Chumbawumba:

The Boy Bands Have Won, and All the Copyists and the Tribute Bands and the TV Talent Show Producers Have Won, If We Allow Our Culture to Be Shaped by Mimicry, Whether from Lack of Ideas or from Exaggerated Respect. You Should Never Try to Freeze Culture. What You Can Do Is Recycle That Culture. Take Your Older Brother's Hand-Me-Down Jacket and Re-Style It, Re-Fashion It to the Point Where It Becomes Your Own. But Don't Just Regurgitate Creative History, or Hold Art and Music and Literature as Fixed, Untouchable and Kept Under Glass. The People Who Try to 'Guard' Any Particular Form of Music Are, Like the Copyists and Manufactured Bands, Doing It the Worst Disservice, Because the Only Thing That You Can Do to Music That Will Damage It Is Not Change It, Not Make It Your Own. Because Then It Dies, Then It's Over, Then It's Done, and the Boy Bands Have Won.

*.*

Posted by: jase. 2nd March 2016, 12:00 AM

current/potential future hits update -

01. 7 Years - Lukas Graham
02. I Took a Pill in Ibiza (SeeB Remix) - Mike Posner (also #127 and #313)
03. Work (feat. Drake) - Rihanna (also #119, #160 and #1122)
04. Girls Like (feat. Zara Larsson) - Tinie Tempah
05. Lush Life - Zara Larsson (also #295 and #326)
06. Hymn for the Weekend - Coldplay
09. When We Were Young - Adele (also #23)
12. Work from Home (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) - Fifth Harmony
14. Stressed Out - twenty one pilots
21. Ain't Got Far To Go - Jess Glynne (also #221)
22. Me, Myself & I - G-Eazy X Bebe Rexha
34. Faded - Alan Walker (also #456)
37. Hands To Myself - Selena Gomez (also #867)
40. Cheap Thrills (feat. Sean Paul) - Sia (also #96)
41. Piece by Piece (Idol Version) - Kelly Clarkson (also #59 and #829)
44. The Right Song (feat. Natalie La Rose) - Tiësto & Oliver Heldens
50. Do It Right - Anne-Marie
52. Feel This Way (Original Mix) - Philip George & Dragonette
57. Cake By the Ocean - DNCE (also #336)
61. I'm in Control (feat. Popcaan) - AlunaGeorge
68. Worry - Jack Garratt (also #459)
76. Back to Sleep (Remix) [feat. Usher & ZAYN] - Chris Brown (also #322)
82. Make Me Like You - Gwen Stefani
86. Roses (feat. ROZES) - The Chainsmokers
91. Gimme the Love - Jake Bugg
94. Stay - Sigma (also #238)
98. Say You Do (feat. Imani & DJ Fresh) [Radio Edit] - Sigala [PRE-ORDER; 18/03]

104. Again - Fetty Wap (also #1452)
110. Never Be Like You (feat. Kai) - Flume
120. Something Good (UK Radio Edit) - MOUNT & Nicolas Haelg
129. Open My Eyes - Karen Harding
137. Control (feat. Slaves) - Chase & Status
142. Make My Love Go (feat. Sean Paul) - Jay Sean
143. Best Fake Smile - James Bay (also #418)
148. Soundcheck - Catfish and the Bottlemen
171. New Americana - Halsey (also #1119)
173. Piece of Me (Extended Mix) - MK & Becky Hill
177. I Know What You Did Last Summer - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello (also #1001)
184. Who Am I - Katy B, Major Lazer & Craig David
199. Ladies Hit Squad (feat. D Double E & ASAP Nast) - Skepta
222. It's Strange (feat. K. Flay) - Louis The Child
231. Please Don't Go - Joel Adams
232. A Change of Heart - The 1975
235. Snake Eyes - Mumford & Sons (also #771)
236. Love Is Blind - Låpsley
242. Fool to Love - NAO
258. Moaning Lisa Smile - Wolf Alice
262. Run (feat. Lady Leshurr) - Tiggs Da Author
277. Lost Boy - Ruth B.
302. Often - The Weeknd
337. SeeSaw (feat. Romy) - Jamie xx
343. Good to Love - FKA twigs
351. Home (feat. Aurora) - Icarus
358. Who Knows (feat. Chronixx) - Protoje
364. Down In the DM (feat. Nicki Minaj) [Remix] - Yo Gotti (also #725)
374. Hide Away - Daya
393. Promise (feat. Fetty Wap) - Kid Ink
431. Middle (feat. Bipolar Sunshine) - DJ Snake
434. i hate u, i love u (feat. olivia o’brien) - gnash
457. Whole Lotta Lovin' (feat. Travis Scott) - DJ Mustard
458. Last Dance - Dua Lipa
520. Ophelia - The Lumineers
535. Company - Justin Bieber
556. Work It Out (feat. Digital Farm Animals) - Netsky
557. Exchange - Bryson Tiller
572. Gold - Kiiara
574. Alright - Kendrick Lamar
592. Love and Hate - Arrow Benjamin
595. Overcome (feat. Nile Rodgers) - Laura Mvula
646. Hello Friday (feat. Jason Derulo) - Flo Rida
723. We Don’t Talk Anymore (feat. Selena Gomez) - Charlie Puth
780. Something New (feat. Chris Brown) - Zendaya

1179. Work Song - Hozier
1242. Jet Black Heart - 5 Seconds of Summer
1271. Don't Be So Shy (Filatov & Karas Remix) - Imany [PRE-ORDER; 29/04]
1259. Catch & Release (Deepend Remix) - Matt Simons
1470. Ride of Your Life - Tinashe

Posted by: TheNotoriousSPUN 2nd March 2016, 12:20 AM

I Took A #1 In Ibiza please

Posted by: mr_pmt 2nd March 2016, 12:33 AM

I'd love to see Mike Posner at #1! That'd easily be my favourite #1 of the year so far.

Posted by: Hazza Chapman 2nd March 2016, 12:39 AM

200. M.O.P - Ante Up

This is 59p at the moment. Childhood memories flood back whenever I hear this song, I'm surprised the Busta Rhymes version isn't getting the main focus.

Posted by: Sean Paul 2nd March 2016, 07:47 AM

ITAPII #2

Posted by: johnnyorfino 2nd March 2016, 11:30 AM

11 (+1) Fifth Harmony - Work from Home (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) 0.2410 dark green update

#31 (+17) on Spotify as well.

Posted by: LushLifeLee 2nd March 2016, 12:00 PM

the way mike posner says ibiza really infuriates me

Posted by: Mack 2nd March 2016, 12:03 PM

Was this it, Mart!n?

When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts He Thinks Like a King What He Knows Throws the Blows When He Goes to the Fight and He'll Win the Whole Thing 'fore He Enters the Ring There's No Body to Batter When Your Mind Is Your Might so When You Go Solo, You Hold Your Own Hand and Remember That Depth Is the Greatest of Heights and If You Know Where You Stand, Then You Know Where to Land and If You Fall It Won't Matter, Cuz You'll Know That You're Right

I still think Lukas Graham has got another week at #1 sewn up on Friday.

Posted by: TheNotoriousSPUN 2nd March 2016, 12:40 PM

Eye-bee-thah

Posted by: JosephStyles 2nd March 2016, 12:49 PM

Work from Home doing incredibly well without any major airplay right now gonna be huge I think!

Posted by: Bjork 2nd March 2016, 04:21 PM

yes he pronounces Ibiza wrong but I guess UK people do too as English speakers cannot say the z like Spanish do

Posted by: Dan_ 2nd March 2016, 05:24 PM

Of course, we can't have a conversation about the pronunciation of 'Ibiza' without making reference to this:



"Whoah! We're Going To Eat Pizza
Whoah! Back To The Island
Whoah! We're Going To Eat Pizza
Whoah! We're Gonna Have A Party
Whoah! In The Mediterranean Sea"

Posted by: Bjork 2nd March 2016, 09:26 PM

hahahahaha she really sings we're going to eat pizza

Posted by: mr_pmt 2nd March 2016, 09:48 PM

It's pronounced the same way in 'On The Floor' too, I agree annoying.

Posted by: Hadji 2nd March 2016, 10:14 PM

43. Anne-Marie - Do It Right
44. Lukas Graham - Mama Said
49. The Chainsmokers featuring ROZES - Roses
52. Flo Rida featuring Jason Derulo - Hello Friday

Some great climbs there

Posted by: Sean Paul 2nd March 2016, 10:18 PM

arrow up.gif 52. Flo Rida featuring Jason Derulo - Hello Friday

This'll probably climb more on Friday.

Posted by: Steve201 2nd March 2016, 11:57 PM

OMG at The Sound in the iTunes top 20!

Posted by: Bjork 3rd March 2016, 09:49 AM

5th Harmony #10 now
Flo Rida/DeRulo #37

Posted by: LushLifeLee 3rd March 2016, 10:07 AM

10. Fifth Harmony Feat TY Dolla $ign - Work From Home [Capital having an impact]
14. twenty one pilots - Stressed Out
16. The 1975 - The Sound
29. Alan Walker - Faded
31. Selena Gomez - Hands To Myself
32. Sia Feat Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills
37. Flo Rida Feat Jason Derulo - Hello Friday
54. Kelly Clarkson - Piece By Piece (Idol Version)
143. Katy B , Craig David, Major Lazer - Who Am I

Posted by: JosephStyles 3rd March 2016, 10:26 AM

Yes 5H!!!

Posted by: Simon. 3rd March 2016, 10:41 AM

Really like the 5H track, to say there's nothing to them.

Posted by: Jonjo 3rd March 2016, 10:54 AM

Ugh. Kelly now falling at a comical rate

Hopefully when her Ellen performance gets shown on ITV2, it'll boost it a little more.

Posted by: TheNotoriousSPUN 3rd March 2016, 01:09 PM

As Buzzjack is currently doing a campaign to get the song "Electric" by Lisa Scott-Lee into the charts (see the http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/The-Lounge-f10.html for details) updates for the song in this thread after midnight tonight is encouraged!

Posted by: mr_pmt 3rd March 2016, 01:15 PM

I'm honestly not convinced there are more than 10-15 people behind this. Although, if it even shows up at all that'd be amazing.

Posted by: LushLifeLee 3rd March 2016, 01:23 PM

I think the higher it goes the more people from the website will download the song tbh.

Posted by: ▲Rob▲ 3rd March 2016, 01:36 PM

Girls Like #3
Work #4

Posted by: LushLifeLee 3rd March 2016, 01:44 PM

I'm wondering if 'Girls Like' could potentially get to number one in two weeks? It's been playlisted by Capital, Kiss and I can see Radio 1 playlisting it very shortly and the video effect will help when it's eventually released. Zara going to have two songs in the top 5 next week though :shakingcheeseblock:

Posted by: Hazza Chapman 3rd March 2016, 02:16 PM

Lukas Graham better watch out!

Posted by: Dan_ 3rd March 2016, 04:53 PM

I really hope so, mostly because Sir Tinie getting an 8th UK #1 would be a truly iconic moment (and ZaZa having her first #1 too of course)

Posted by: SevenSeize 3rd March 2016, 06:22 PM

31 Sia - Cheap Thrills (feat. Sean Paul)
33 Flo Rida - Hello Friday (feat. Jason Derulo)
41 AlunaGeorge - I'm In Control (feat. Popcaan)
43 Anne-Marie - Do It Right
57 The Chainsmokers - Roses (feat. ROZES)
68 Walking On Cars - Speeding Cars
98 James Bay - Best Fake Smile
103 Lethal Bizzle - Box (feat. JME & Face) [PRE-ORDER, Out 04/03]
110 Rationale - Something For Nothing
111 Joel Adams - Please Don't Go
114 Jay Sean - Make My Love Go (feat. Sean Paul)
120 Tiggs da Author - Run (feat. Lady Leshurr)
144 Joey Devries - Fix My Heart [PRE-ORDER, Out 06/05]

Posted by: mdh 3rd March 2016, 06:31 PM

144 Joey Devries - Fix My Heart [PRE-ORDER, Out 06/05]



kill it

Posted by: ML Hammer95 3rd March 2016, 07:10 PM

Loads of interesting climbers there. I think 'I'm In Control' will be peaking in popularity just as the warmer weather hits in the next few weeks. The Flo Rida track looks a hit on paper and sounds like one too - one for hazy summer evenings!

Have a feeling Jay Sean/Sean Paul will be a surprise smash hit too. Not necessarily the sound of the record but the return of Jay Sean being so strong. Already played loads on KISS and 1Xtra have added it upfront today.

Posted by: Mark. 3rd March 2016, 07:35 PM

66. Not Alone - Song for Alzheimers by Harry Gardner

Posted by: Bjork 3rd March 2016, 08:17 PM

^#58 now

5th Harmony up to #9
Flo & Derulo at #30, was it just released today?
nice to see AlunaGeorge at #40!!!!

Posted by: AcerBen 3rd March 2016, 09:28 PM

Read in Record of The Day Magazine today that UK media is being actively discouraged from playlisting Work From Home, because the album's proper single is out in April and is a "stronger song".

Posted by: Froot. 3rd March 2016, 09:37 PM

Syco are ridiculous.

Posted by: Dan_ 3rd March 2016, 09:49 PM

'Work from Home' seems to be doing the business right now though, would be a waste to let a hit like that slide.

This is the same group that decided to release 'Bo$$', changed their mind to 'Sledgehammer' and then changed their mind back again to 'Bo$$' though.

Posted by: mdh 3rd March 2016, 09:54 PM

Hope I'm In Control is a hit - really getting into it!

Posted by: Ryan. 3rd March 2016, 09:55 PM

It was announced even before release that Work From Home was only the new single for the US so it's not unexpected, but now it is in the top 10 they surely must push it!

Posted by: Envoirment 3rd March 2016, 10:19 PM

Hopefully they'll push it in the UK now as it has the potential to be a substantial hit! It would gaurentee some hype around the album and I can see Capital supporting "Work From Home".

Posted by: ML Hammer95 3rd March 2016, 10:30 PM

If the demands there, then the record label will push 'Work From Home'. Even if they don't, radio stations would just play the song anyway - especially Capital. Examples would be Love Yourself and Thinking Out Loud. Even back in 2002, radio stations loved Dilemma so much, they played it even when Hot In Herre was the designated single.