This thread is for older 21st Century songs that either didn't chart at the time or charted outside the top 40 that have made the top 40 for the first time in recent memory.

Coldplay - Sparks wasn't listed as an official single but had made the chart with a 94 peak until this week where it sits at 40.

Imogen Heap's 'Headlock' is the other one that comes to mind. Originally peaked at 74 in 2006 and peaked at 30 earlier this year.

Is there any other examples?

I would say Rihanna’s Breakin’ Dishes but not actually sure if that charted officially in the end.

@Roba. Did Sparks chart at #94 before? I don't recall that. The OCC has it as NEW at #40 as in week 1.

Ah ok maybe not then. I was reading Wikipedia at the time of the chart on friday which for some reason had it down at 94 before but yes of course shouldn't trust that as a genuine source lol.

On 20/06/2025 at 20:11, Scene said:

I would say Rihanna’s Breakin’ Dishes but not actually sure if that charted officially in the end.

It has now at #40 on today's chart!

Just now, Roba. said:

It has now at #40 on today's chart!

Fantastic news! I think that’s now her 9th top 40 hit from the GGGB era!