October 19Oct 19 Great finish, Toxic was one of Britney’s biggest ever singles and it was great to see her back on top form after a few years.But Lola’s Theme has my heart, and was No.1 for five weeks in my personal chart, I loved it from the moment I heard it. Great sample, brilliant production, fantastic vocal from Cookie, a lovely sentiment with it being for Lola, and such a good melody and bassline. Poor Rachel Stevens and her ‘dreams of number one last forever’ but I was so glad this got to No.1 over Some Girls, I was never quite sure which was that chart battle would go. Very fun rank to follow John as there were a lot of unexpected placings which makes for good discussion. Thanks!
October 19Oct 19 Probably the same top 2 as me, but they are close and both fantastic in different ways.By far Britney’s best I agree!
October 19Oct 19 Call On Me, Lola's Theme and Toxic are easily my three faves of the list so great to see two of those ranking similarly highly here!
October 19Oct 19 'Toxic' is definitely one of her best, but it's been so overplayed (and continues to be) that I struggle to get any enjoyment out it now when I hear it
October 19Oct 19 Lola's Theme is wonderful, it's just so uplifting. Definitely my favourite #1 of the year. Toxic is still a good choice though, it's definitely Britney's best single for me and was one of the strongest pop tracks of the decade.
October 19Oct 19 'Everytime' is my fave of the two Britney songs but both are excellent. 'Mad World' already commented on but it's a raw and moving cover and 'Lola's Theme' is fabulous too. Such an euphoric dance anthem <3
October 19Oct 19 Excellent outcome, 'Toxic' and 'Lola's Theme' are not just my favourite #1s of 2004 but my two favourite top 40 hits of that year as well. The former is pop perfection, with production as appropriately intoxicating as the subject matter. The high pitched Bollywood string sample was particularly a stroke of genius. 'Lola's Theme' is often the first song I want to hear as soon as the sun comes out. The house production, feel-good lyrics and gospel-inspired vocals suit that time of year to a T.Thank you for putting this countdown together, John! I did remember you being a 'Toxic' fan but otherwise this was an unpredictable ride and an enjoyable one at that.
October 19Oct 19 Would also have put 'Toxic' right at the top, undeniably great song. Pretty much in agreement with your top 5, all are great, saved quite a weak year for #1s with some really excellent tracks. Nice countdown to read through John, thank you.(Mysterious Girl was the song I was alluding to earlier, can't stand it personally but honestly looking at all of this field it has a fair bit of competition for the worst)
October 19Oct 19 That Robbie Williams song is not bad actually. I didn't remember it until I clicked on the video. I had no idea it went to number 1. Edited October 19Oct 19 by montyj
October 19Oct 19 Great chart countdown @Popchartfreak!!So happy to see .toxic get the #1 placing. Unpopular opinion but I’ve never been a huge fan of Lola’s Theme.
Sunday at 20:515 days I can get on board with the top 5 here, Lola's Theme is my absolute favourite number 1 of the year, one of the most sunny and uplifting dance tracks with a great vocal delivery as well as production, however Toxic was Britney at her peak, still sounds so big and ahead of it's time in a similar way to how Kylie sounded with Can't Get You Out of My Head. Everytime was also an effective show at her vulnerable side. Yeah is definitely Usher at his peak as well, though Climax comes close as well.I admittedly don't remember the Robbie one too well, but Vertigo is classic U2 at their most zany and I do have a soft spot for Mysterious Girl, cheesy as it is xMy own top 10 (not counting Mad World as that was last year):Shapeshifters - Lola's ThemeBritney Spears - ToxicU2 - VertigoThe Streets - Dry Your EyesUsher feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris - YeahEric Prydz - Call on MeLMC vs U2 - Take Me to the Clouds AboveNatasha Bedingfield - These Words3 of a Kind - BabycakesMcFly - ObviouslyNostalgia overtaking me for those last few xThanks for doing this, John, looking forward to 2005....
Sunday at 23:155 days My top 10 would be:10 - Wonderful9 - Radio8 - Vertigo7 - All This Time6 - Real To Me5 - I'll Stand By You4 - These Words3 - Everytime2 - Yeah!1 - ToxicNot the strongest of years for me in retrospect, but some absolute gems none the less.
Monday at 08:145 days Lola's ThemeThese WordsEverytimeToxicTake Me To The Clouds AboveYeah!ObviouslyThunderbirds/3AMDry Your EyesI'll Stand By YouDo They Know It's Christmas?VertigoMysterious GirlFive Colours In Her HairI Don't Wanna KnowCha Cha SlideMy Place / Flap Your WingsBabycakesCall On MeAll This TimeMad WorldRadioBurnWho's DavidF.U.R.B. (F U Right Back)Just Lose ItReal To MeF**k It (I Don't Want You Back)With A Little Help From My Friends / Measure Of A ManWonderfulI would say the top two are all-time favourites, everything down to about 14 I actively enjoy and then 15 to 22 is fine. Burn down I could happily never hear again.
Monday at 09:245 days 12 hours ago, Paddington James said:Who’s got the 2005 countdown?I wish to do 2006 or/and 2007, but don't have a moderator power or permission.
Monday at 11:035 days EverytimeToxicLola's ThemeDry Your EyesI Don't Wanna KnowMad World Do They Know It's Christmas?Call On Me5 Colours In Her HairObviously Mysterious GirlReal To MeYeah!Take Me To The Clouds AboveVertigoBabycakes Who's David All This TimeI'll Stand By You These WordsThunderbirds/3AMF.U.R.B (F U Right Back)RadioCha Cha SlideMy Place / Flap Your WingsWith A Little Help From My Friend's / A Measure Of A ManJust Lose ItBurnWonderful F**k It (I Don't Want You Back)
Monday at 11:265 days Author 14 hours ago, Paddington James said:Who’s got the 2005 countdown?I think Chez has the golden baton and I'm looking forward to it - some goodies in there 🤩
Monday at 11:295 days Author 2 hours ago, Last Dreamer said:I wish to do 2006 or/and 2007, but don't have a moderator power or permission.I think they were allocated some time ago, but joining in is still fun! 👍
Monday at 13:225 days Nice finish to this John, can't argue with the top 2. Would probably have Lola's Theme in the same position. Not as big on Toxic but definitely one of Britney's best and stands out in this year.
Monday at 13:425 days Thanks popchartfreak for a great countdown for the worst year of the decade, but it ended strongly with those final few songs!
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