Apparently James Blunt has a good sense of humour. All it needs is for someone to invent a platform for him to display this.

This is an okay song. Better than the likes of 'You're Beautiful' and 'Bonfire Heart' at least!

#36

 

The indie rock band is since 2014 on hiatus, but 2006 was a big year for them. In fact between 2005 and 2013 they made 5 albums and all went to number 1 on the albums chart, as did their first 2 singles. And this was their second…

 

I'm so hollow :heart:

love the "I'm so hollow" coda at the end... enjoyed more than anticipated (despite his voice)

36 37 08

 

Arctic Monkeys

When The Sun Goes Down

Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not | 2006

 

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Chart Run: 1-2-8-14-18-30-37-36-40-46-55-58-68-72-73-77-96

 

Release date: 16-01-2006

Format: CDS

Label: Domino Records

 

Chart sales (as of this week): 100k+

 

Chart sales (as of 2006): 120k+

 

Chart sales (as of 2016): 320k+

 

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Biography

Arctic Monkeys are an English indie rock band formed in 2002 in High Green, a suburb of Sheffield. The band consists of Alex Turner (lead vocals, lead/rhythm guitar), Jamie Cook (rhythm/lead guitar), Nick O'Malley (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Matt Helders (drums, backing vocals). Former member Andy Nicholson (bass guitar, backing vocals) left the band in 2006 shortly after their debut album was released.

 

The band have released four studio albums: Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not (2006), Favourite Worst Nightmare (2007), Humbug (2009) and Suck It and See (2011), as well as one live album At the Apollo (2008). Their fifth album AM is set to be released in September 2013, their singles "R U Mine?" , "Do I Wanna Know?" and "Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High?" (released in February 2012, June 2013 and August 2013, respectively), will feature on the upcoming release.

 

The band's debut album became the fastest-selling debut album in British music history, surpassing Elastica's self-titled album and remains the fastest-selling debut album by a group in the UK. The band have won five Brit Awards—winning Best British Group twice, and have twice been nominated for Grammy Awards.

 

Arctic Monkeys were heralded as one of the first group of acts to come to the public attention via the Internet (fan-based sites rather than from the band), with commentators suggesting they represented the possibility of a change in the way in which new bands are promoted and marketed. The band are also regarded as one of the most prominent bands to be part of the post-punk revival in the UK, after achieving commercial success and spawning two number one singles with their debut album. - Wikipedia

 

Chart history - Top 100 (Year peak title):

 

2005 01 I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor -1-

2005 01 When The Sun Goes Down -2-

2006 04 Leave Before The Lights Come On -NAS-

2007 02 Brianstorm -1-

2007 77 Temptation Greet You Like Your Naughty Friend -B side-

2007 74 505 -AT-

2007 05 Fluorescent Adolescent -2-

2007 20 Teddy Picker -3-

2009 12 Crying Lightning -1-

2009 80 Sketchhead -B side-

2009 94 Cornerstone -2-

2010 90 My Propeller -3-

2011 28 Don't Sit Down 'Cause I've Moved Your Chair -1-

2012 23 R U Mine? -1-

2012 21 Come Together -OST-

2013 11 Do I Wanna Know?-2-

2013 08 Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High? -3-

2013 74 Stop The World I Wanna Get Off With You -B side-

2014 70 Arabella -4-

2014 82 Snap Out Of It -5-

I love the way he sings "what a scummy man"

oh love this too!!! surprised at how many good songs we got so far... this and Heartbeats are both 10s to me

Nearly forgot this was happening! :lol: Glad I joined in time for When The Sun Goes Down, my favourite Arctics song for its brilliant energy.

this is pretty good :D

When the Sun Goes Down :wub: :wub: Best Arctics song, really deserved a better chart run than it got.

This is definitely the better of their two #1s :heart: So much energy indeed!

This is deffo one of their best, always preferred it to I Bet You Look too.

Arctic Monkeys started so well, their first 5-6 singles were all amazing, then they went completely downhill, but luckily recovered with the singles off AM

Love Me some Arctics :heart:

#35

 

She won the very first American Idol. Do you know which year it was? Since then she had 3 US number 1 hits and 1 in the UK. This one that is charting at #35 reached a peak at #7 both in the US and the UK charts.

When The Sun Goes Down is AMAZING <3

oh my Kelly!!!! Another song that is a 10 for me

35 34 15

 

Kelly Clarkson

Because Of You

Breakaway | 2005

 

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Chart Run 2006: 7-10-13-17-13-11-15-22-25-28-23-22-27-34-35-43-43-53-50-48-40-50-50-49-60-78-85-94-xx-95-90-84-81-94-92-84-89-98

 

Chart Run 2011: 77

 

Release date: 28-11-2005

Format: digital single

Label: RCA

 

Chart sales (as of this week): 100k+

 

Chart sales (as of 2006): 140k+

 

Chart sales (as of 2016): 410k+

 

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Biography

The winner of Fox TV's first American Idol competition during the summer of 2002, Kelly Clarkson went from an anonymous talent to a nationally known singer in a matter of months, performing for an audience of millions. One of the show's most naturally gifted singers, the affable Texan then went on to enjoy a successful pop career, with only Carrie Underwood rivaling her as American Idol's most commercial export. Clarkson was born in Fort Worth and raised in Burleson, Texas, and her vocal talents were discovered in seventh grade, when a music teacher heard her voice and urged Clarkson to join the school choir. After high school, she opted to skip college and went to Hollywood to make her name; she appeared as an extra on an episode of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, but no other opportunities materialized. Upon returning to Burleson, Clarkson worked at a movie theater, promoted Red Bull energy drinks, and ultimately worked as a cocktail waitress at a comedy club before entering the American Idol contest. One of 10,000 aspiring singers, Clarkson distinguished herself not only with her big, surprisingly mature voice, but also with her down-to-earth charm and sense of humor; at one of her auditions, she switched places with judge Randy Jackson, who did an impromptu version of R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly." Over the course of the 13-week show, her consistently strong performances of songs like "Respect," "Natural Woman," "Stuff Like That There," and "Without You" earned Clarkson enough audience votes to claim one of the contest's two finalist positions. After singing "A Moment Like This" and "Before Your Love," both of which were written for the show, Clarkson won the American Idol contest with 58 percent of the audience's votes. In addition to the show's prize of one million dollars and a recording contract with RCA, Clarkson secured a deal with Creative Artists Agency and several bookings, including the national American Idol tour and a performance of the national anthem at the September 11 commemoration at Washington, D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial. Despite her newfound fame, Clarkson opted to remain in Texas rather than move to New York or Los Angeles. Her first single, "A Moment Like This," was released just two weeks after she won the contest and quickly earned platinum sales. Clarkson's debut full-length, Thankful, was released in spring of 2003, just in time to coincide with the second season of American Idol (and right before the American Idol movie, From Justin to Kelly). Breakaway followed in late 2004 and was a huge success, selling over five million copies (making it the third best-selling album of 2005) and spawning the hit singles "Because of You," "Behind These Hazel Eyes," and the enormously popular "Since U Been Gone." That song and Breakaway earned Grammys for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album, respectively, at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards in early 2006. Clarkson continued her busy touring schedule into the summer and announced plans for her third album. Clarkson released My December, the studio follow-up to Breakaway, in 2007. Notable as Clarkson's first foray into songwriting, My December featured a darker, more rock-oriented edge than its predecessor and even featured a guest appearance by punk icon and bassist Mike Watt. However, label exec Clive Davis openly disapproved of the album's direction, claiming that it lacked the commercial appeal of Breakaway. A public feud ensued, and Clarkson was dealt another blow when poor ticket sales resulted in the cancellation of her upcoming tour. The leadoff single "Never Again" nevertheless became a Top Ten pop hit, and My December climbed its way to platinum status by the year's end. Clarkson returned to the top of the charts in early 2009, when the sugary single "My Life Would Suck Without You" set a record for the largest leap to number one. Composed by songwriting vets Max Martin, Lukasz Gottwald, and Claude Kelly, the song also set the stage for her fourth album, All I Ever Wanted, whose pop-minded material was mostly produced by OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder. While touring in support of All I Ever Wanted, Clarkson announced that she had begun work on material for her follow-up. Eventually, she collaborated with a handful of writers and producers, including Claude Kelly and Howard Benson, as well as Jason Halbert, Rodney Jerkins, and others. In 2011, Clarkson released the resulting album Stronger. Her fifth studio effort, the album featured the single "Mr. Know It All." A Greatest Hits package followed in 2012, and Clarkson's first holiday album, Wrapped in Red, was released in October of 2013. As well as the usual selection of festive favorites, it included a number of newly written songs, including several co-penned by Clarkson herself. The year 2014 was relatively quiet, although she spent time recording her seventh album, Piece by Piece, with producer Greg Kurstin. The first single, "Heartbeat Song," appeared in January 2015, and the Billboard 200-topping album followed in March. It included songs from Sia Furler and Kara DioGuardi, as well as a feature for John Legend on "Run Run Run." - iTunes

 

Chart history - Top 100 (Year peak title):

 

2003 06 Miss Independent -1-

2003 35 Low -2-

2005 05 Since U Been Gone -1-

2005 09 Behind These Hazel Eyes -2-

2005 07 Because Of You -3-

2006 21 Walk Away -4-

2006 22 Breakaway -5-

2007 09 Never Again -1-

2009 01 My Life Would Suck Without You -1-

2009 36 I Do Not Hook Up -2-

2009 66 Already Gone -3-

2011 04 Mr. Know It All -1-

2012 08 What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger) -2-

2012 40 Dark Side -3-

2012 51 Catch My Breath -1-

2013 30 Underneath The Tree -1-

2015 07 Heartbeat Song -1-

2015 21 Second Hand Heart (Ben Haenow Feat. Kelly Clarkson)

2016 95 Piece By Piece -2-

"Heartbeats" and "Goodbye My Lover" are the best tracks so far! Loving 2006 though