Wednesday at 18:504 days Author 2Spanish DJ Sammy is having to make do with 2nd with 'Heaven' a cover of Bryan Adam's 80's track. It spent a week at number one in November. Yanou an German electronic and trance musician and producer also works in collaboration with him on this and vocals are provided by Do, an Dutch singer. It has two versions, the main radio one and also an candlelight version. It is one of the most imaginative and compelling dance records ever for me, not just in 2002 and would be much deserving of the #1 but there's one for me that just about beats it...
Wednesday at 20:254 days My favourite cover of all-time, easily my favourite No.1 of 2002, and with 12 weeks at No.1 in my chart in 2002.I first heard Heaven in late summer 2002 and splashed out quite a sum for the import single, on which I found the beautiful Candlelight Mix, which I loved just as much as the original in a different way, such a tender and beautiful tone to Do's voice and sparkling piano playing. This is the version I learnt in my keyboard lessons originally, but I found it too hard as Yanou used notes all over the scale, including a very high intro. So I switched to learning the Bryan Adams original, and then had to play that in my music class live in front of the group (luckily I managed that without messing up, it's way easier to play).But DJ Sammy and Yanou's production really worked so well on the main version, transforming an MOR rock ballad into a really wonderful dance track, 80s Eurodance covers were everywhere in 2002 but this was absolutely and by far the best one. It was a really clever choice of song (the original wasn't much of a hit here, unlike many of the other 80s covers that year) and the production has so many special flourishes throughout. The middle eight with the guitar is so special. Do's voice elevates it so much though.I remember starting year 11 in the September by raving about this song to everyone, so much so that a girl I knew (and showed the song to) sung the Candlelight mix as part of another group music project in an assembly, way before it received a UK release, so it was all over my school very early. I remember the single finally coming out the same week as Madonna's Bond theme and Craig David's lead single but still kept the faith it would be a UK No.1, and was delighted it followed through. Great to see it so high here Rob! Edited Wednesday at 20:274 days by gooddelta
Wednesday at 21:094 days Author 1 and the final one coming in at the top is P!nk and 'Just Like A Pill'. I liked both of her last two singles a lot but this one was where it really came alive for P!nk. An edgy/angsty anthem of an song which addresses the deep topic of drugs. The video is excellent as well. It is in my top 2 faves of hers along with 'Who Knew' and to add she's one of my all time fave female artists so I guess a predictable #1 lol but very very much deserving. It's a classic ❤️
Wednesday at 21:124 days Author and that's it. Thanks all for the comments and nice stories shared. It was one of the best years in music so was honoured to cover it!
Wednesday at 21:254 days Definitely the number one I'd have predicted, knowing Roba. It's a great song, no arguments there. Good (and unusual) for her to get a No.1 from such a memorable era after the first two singles missed out.
Wednesday at 21:264 days Love the choice for #1. Just Like A Pill is one of, if not my favourite P!nk songs.A job very well done. Loved following this countdown.
Wednesday at 21:294 days Just Like A Pill only reached #97 in Australia and that was in 2009. Presumably when she was on her Funhouse tour.I remember it being in radio and TV in 2002, but it never got a physical release. I guess her label prioritised album sales over single sales for this one.
Wednesday at 22:003 days 'Heaven' is just fantastic, and I have a lot of love for the 'Boys of Summer' version too. I remember being so glad this got to #1, even though by the time the release week rolled around I was confident it would.'Just Like a Pill' at the time on the other hand was a complete surprise #1 to me, I was expecting this to land mid-low top 10 that week. Obviously deserved though, a complete classic that never gets old ❤️
Wednesday at 22:003 days Been great fun and nostalgia to follow along, thanks Rob!Afrer some deliberation, I think my top 10 for 2002 would be:HeavenSound Of The UndergroundLose YourselfIf You're Not The OneJust A LittleMore Than A WomanRound RoundThe Tide Is High (Get The Feeling)The Ketchup Song (Asereje)Just Like A PillWithout Me and Freak Like Me just outside.
Wednesday at 22:043 days Agreed that P!nk was a surprise No.1, although looking at that week it beat Busted (not sure I was expecting them to get to No.1 with their debut, No.3 seemed about right), Eminem's Cleanin' Out My Closet (was more expected from this perhaps?) and the outgoing Atomic Kitten who I don't think were expected to last for a fourth week. So I can't really remember what I expected to be No.1 that week!
Wednesday at 22:443 days 27 minutes ago, gooddelta said:Agreed that P!nk was a surprise No.1, although looking at that week it beat Busted (not sure I was expecting them to get to No.1 with their debut, No.3 seemed about right), Eminem's Cleanin' Out My Closet (was more expected from this perhaps?) and the outgoing Atomic Kitten who I don't think were expected to last for a fourth week. So I can't really remember what I expected to be No.1 that week!I remembered thinking Atomic Kitten would probably cling on for a 4th week, but Busted might get it as they had a bit of hype but there weren't any nailed-on #1 contenders. That seemed to come from nowhere, but it was a delightful surprise.
Thursday at 09:313 days Round Round is the lesser of the 2 Babes, think that would be just inside the top 5 for me too, but Freak Like Me is a chart-topping sampling classic and would be top 2, behind George H (or in my world, number one for 2002 of new tracks).
Thursday at 09:443 days 'Freak Like Me' and 'Round Round' are both excellent. I do slightly prefer the former but can see why the latter is so revered, alongside 'Sound of the Underground', for pushing British pop into the future. Richard X and Xenomania were two fab names to have on board to kickstart the Sugababes 2.0 era.'Just Like A Pill' is my favourite P!nk song! I was obsessed with it as a kid and it still hits hard all of these years on. So I approve of that winner pick Thanks for putting this together Rob! It was fun to follow.
Thursday at 10:083 days A splendid end to the 2002 countdown, there were many highlights here, and most of the songs that I would have expected to do well did do well and it's a very fair and balanced reflection on what 2002 will be remembered for, so thank you Rob for running this event, and I eagerly anticipate 2003 next!
Thursday at 10:583 days A great winner which would be 2nd for me. I don’t love “Heaven” as much as you guys but I agree it’s a very inspired cover, turning an unremarkable song into something more.My version, based on the scores in my thread. It’s a very strong top half.1 Eminem - Lose Yourself (9)2 Pink - Just Like A Pill (9)3 George Harrison - My Sweet Lord (9)4 Liberty X - Just A Little (9)5 Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This (9)5 Girls Aloud - Sound Of The Underground (9)7 Christina Aguilera - Dirrrty (9)8 Aaliyah - More Than A Woman (9)9 Las Ketchup - The Ketchup Song (Asereje) (9)10 Sugababes - Freak Like Me (8)11 Elvis vs JXL - A Little Less Conversation (8)12 Sugababes - Round Round (8)13 Daniel Bedingfield - If You’re Not The One (7)14 DJ Sammy featuring Yanou and Do - Heaven (7)15 Eminem - Without Me (7)16 Darius - Colourblind (7)17 Oasis - The Hindu Times (6)18 Westlife - World Of Our Own (6)19 Holly Valance - Kiss Kiss (6)20 Gareth Gates - Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake) (5)21 Will Young - Light My Fire (5)22 Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma (4)23 Will Young - Anything Is Possible / Evergreen (4)24 Atomic Kitten - The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling) (4)25 Enrique Iglesias - Hero (3)26 Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman - Something Stupid (3)27 Blue featuring Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word (3)28 Ronan Keating - If Tomorrow Never Comes (2)29 Will Young & Gareth Gates - The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds (2)30 Westlife - Unbreakable (2)31 Blazin’ Squad - Crossroads (2)32 Gareth Gates - Unchained Melody (1)
Thursday at 16:173 days Author Full recap Just Like A PillHeavenRound RoundFreak Like MeLose Yourself ColourblindKiss KissJust A LittleMore Than A WomanIf You're Not The One Sound Of The Undergound Gotta Get Thru ThisMy Sweet LordAnyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)The Ketchup Song (Asereje)Dirrty Without MeHeroWorld Of Our OwnDilemma Evergreen / Anything Is PossibleThe Tide Is High (Get The Feeling)If Tomorrow Never Comes A Little Less Conversation Unchained MelodyThe Hindu TimesLight My FireSorry Seems To Be The Hardest WordSomethin StupidUnbreakable The Long and Winding RoadCrossroads
Thursday at 16:493 days Thanks for running this Rob! Heaven I rather like, despite being a fan of the original Bryan Adams ballad - that had been huge in the USA but not the UK, def top 20 for the year but prob not top 10. Pink, Get The Party Started and her first hits had been my faves to date, but Just Like A Pill is pretty decent too. Top 20 prob is my rating. Lets check with my actual 2002 year-end chart which came where: it's quite different from how I rate them now! Lose Yourself, Sound Of The Underground would be top 10 and Elvis would be out of the top 10 along with Somethin' Stupid as basically oldie remakes, Elvis' better than the original Robbie's not as classic as the original. I think Ketchup Song might even be at 4 these days 😇My Sweet Lord 2,442,150Freak Like Me 857,900Round Round 835,650Somethin' Stupid 686,850Dirrty 682,000More Than A Woman 622600A Little Less Conversation 606,300Without Me 451,100The Ketchup Song 367,900Gotta Get Thru This 359,150Just A Little 331,550Lose Yourself 321,150Dilemma 319,150Sound Of The Underground 289,300Kiss Kiss 269,600Light My Fire 254,000Hero 251,550The Hindu Times 158,250Heaven 152,600Just Like A Pill 126,450Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word 92,700World Of Our Own 85,500Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake) 82,000If You're Not The One 78,700The Tide Is High 46,800Unbreakable 42,100Evergreen 24,400Colourblind 24,400Unchained Melody 11000Crossroads 6200If Tomorrow Never Comes 000The Long & Winding Road 000
Thursday at 17:473 days I won't rank them all but I think these would be my top 10 of the year:01 Freak Like Me02 Lose Yourself03 Just A Little04 Dirrty05 Just Like A Pill06 Round Round07 The Hindu Times08 Sound Of The Underground09 More Than A Woman10 Without Me(I don't really count My Sweet Lord as 2002 so I've excluded it)
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