Notice how Basshunter's songs all sound exactly the same?

Basshunter was as basic as they come but I still enjoyed some of the songs. Admittedly preferred both of the follow up singles to 'Now You're Gone' though.

I feel that Chasing Pavements would've made a fantastic #1 though.

13 Rihanna Take A Bow

#2s held off #1: None (a #1 still to come sat at #2 both weeks)

What a beautiful song this is.

Barbadian singer Rihanna had debuted three years earlier with 'Pon De Replay' and I remember thinking at the time that she'd be a flash in the pan artist, maybe scoring another top 40 before disappearing into obscurity. How wrong was I?!

Six top 10's later, including a massive number one in 'Umbrella', Rihanna took things slow with 'Take A Bow'. Co-written/produced by power-duo Stargate, the song alternated at the top with a song yet to be revealed in this countdown. I remember being surprised at the time that this got to number one, especially after another ballad 'Hate That I Love You' had stalled outside the top ten a few months before.

But thankfully people connected with the song. Rihanna's voice sounds silky smooth and the way she draws out emotion in the words is flawless.

Yeah I’d probably place this here too. I ate it up at the time (being a devoted RiRi fan) but it’s pretty uneventful. 🥲 Rihanna’s delivery really sells it though. Disturbia was MUCH better.

To think this was a Rihanna no.1 when she had so many songs that weren’t…

I found this one really boring and I enjoy a good ballad.

I loved Take A Bow at the time, a little less so now.

I still enjoy it but I rarely go back to it.

I liked 'Take A Bow for 2-3 weeks but was already bored of it quickly oops and then began disliking it the more I heard it from there.