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Official Singles Chart on 3/7/2020

3 July 2020 - 9 July 2020

The Official UK Singles Chart reflects the UK’s biggest songs of the week, based on audio and video streams, downloads, CDs and vinyl, compiled by the Official Charts Company. The UK Top 40 is broadcast on BBC Radio 1 and MTV, the Top 100 is published exclusively on OfficialCharts.com. View the biggest songs of 2024 so far.

 

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Does anyone have any suggestions for other charts to comment on/keep up with? I think it would be pretty fun.

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Cameron

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Avicii's best song

https://youtu.be/UtF6Jej8yb4

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Cameron

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Maroon 5's only UK number one

https://youtu.be/KRaWnd3LJfs

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Cameron

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In 1999, Eminem released his debut single My Name Is which reached number 2 in the charts. It was beaten to the number one spot by this.

https://youtu.be/qmsbP13xu6k

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Cameron

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Sad to see Tom Meighan leave Kasabian

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Cameron

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The song that ended Bryan Adams' record of 16 consecutive weeks at number one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0edY2zMNB0

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Cameron

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One of the best remixes ever

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx1_6F-nCaw

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Cameron

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Michael Jackson's best song

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PivWY9wn5ps

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Piran

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I completely agree! This is actually my third favourite song of all-time. :)

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Cameron

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It's a great song. I remember it reached number 2 in the chart after he died but it was beaten to the top spot by Cascada - Evacuate The Dance Floor

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Piran

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I vaguely remember that chart. Crazy to think that happened over 11 years ago now! :O

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Cameron

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Yeah there were loads of Michael Jackson songs in the top 40. I would have loved Man In The Mirror to reach number 1 as a tribute to Jackson but I didn't mind Evacuate The Dance Floor being number 1

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Piran

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I wasn't too mad that it got blocked, given that I love Cascada, but yeah, 'Man In The Mirror' going to #1 would've been a really good tribute.

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Piran

2

Emoji Challenge Results...

Theme: Harry Styles Songs [correctly guessed first by Coolocelot] +3

SONG 1: 🍉 🍬 ('Watermelon Sugar') [correctly guessed first by Coolocelot] +1
SONG 2: + - ⏰s ('Sign Of The Times') [correctly guessed first by Coolocelot] +1
SONG 3: ❤️ U ('Adore You') [correctly guessed first by Coolocelot] +1
SONG 4: 👻 👻 ('Two Ghosts') [correctly guessed first by Coolocelot] +1
SONG 5: 🥝 ('Kiwi') [correctly guessed first by Coolocelot] +1
SONG 6: 💡⬆️ ('Lights Up') [correctly guessed first by Coolocelot] +1
SONG 7: ⬇️ ('Falling') [correctly guessed first by Coolocelot] +1
SONG 8: 🍬 👾 ('Sweet Creature') [correctly guessed first by Cameron] +1
SONG 9: 😇 ('Only Angel') [correctly guessed first by Cameron] +1
SONG 10: 👌 ------ ('Fine Line') [correctly guessed first by Cameron] +1

Scores:
Coolocelot: 10 (Winner) 🥇
Cameron: 3 🥈

Cameron now has a one point lead over Coolocelot.

Thanks for participating as usual guys! :)

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GordonGekko

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Congrats Jason and Jawsh! I’m late lol.

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Cameron

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Does anyone remember this?

https://youtu.be/UkZt7tZl2AE

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Damián

2

I recommend to listen to Dannii Minogue's All I Wanna Do 2020, its a re released of her top ten mega hit in 1997

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By far the best 6ix9ine song. I would still recommend it to people to hate his music.

The features on here are golden as well.

youtube.com/watch?v=02fRdleMSaA

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Yeah I like this.

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Cameron

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Red Hot Chili Peppers have never had a UK number one, these are their highest charting singles which both reached number two

https://youtu.be/JnfyjwChuNU

https://youtu.be/Sb5aq5HcS1A

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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So Kanye West is running for president (!!!), 6ix9ine dropped a Spanish song (more Autotune than Lil Wayne), and Jason Derulo might claim a second week at number 1.

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Only kinda bad thing here is Savage Love getting a second week, although it's kinda growing on me l.

Kanye West running for president probably won't happen (and if it does it'll be interesting) and I like the new 6ix9ine song.

also Lil Wayne dosen't use much autotune...

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Cameron

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Gorillaz only UK number one

https://youtu.be/uAOR6ib95kQ

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They really deserved more.

Also I'm surprised that this is the one to do it, sure it's better, but I really thought it would've been Clint Eastwood or Feel Good Inc.

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Cameron

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Yeah Clint Eastwood and Feel Good Inc are both good songs

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They really don't have any bad songs, or at least singles.

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Ena

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Surprising and I'm happy that Savage love is number 1
Though not too happy about rover at least it didn't move a spot

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Cameron

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This was the original Old Town Road

https://youtu.be/n3htOCjafTc

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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song 6: 🍬 🏠 🇺🇸

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Cameron

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Sweet Home Alabama

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Yes, that’s correct!

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Song 5: ⬆️ 🖼

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Cameron

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Up & Up by Coldplay

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Wrong! :P

I love Coldplay though.

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Piran

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‘The Bigger Picture’! :D

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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That’s correct! ;)

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Piran

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Did I win this week? :D

I think I got four correct, but there were only six songs!

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Song 4: 📻 💕

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Cameron

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Radio Love

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Piran

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‘Love Is On The Radio’ by McFly?

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Not a bad guess.

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Nope! :P

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Damián

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Radio Romance by Tiffany?

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Piran

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Haha, underrated song though.

By the way, here are my chart predictions...

#1: Will Ferrell & My Marianne - Husavik (debut) ^ [725]
#2: Kim Petras ft Lil Aaron - Faded (=) -- [612]
#3: Robin Schulz & Wes - Alane (-2) v [604]
#4: Will Ferrell & My Marianne - Jaja Ding Dong (debut) ^ [578]
#5: Cheat Codes & Kim Petras - Feeling Of Falling (-2) v [552]
#6: Kim Petras - Heart To Break (-2) v [531]
#7: Will Ferrell & My Marianne - Double Trouble (debut) ^ [510]
#8: Jubel ft NEIMY - Dancing In The Moonlight (=) -- [504]
#9: CHVRCHES - Never Say Die (-3) v [492]
#10: Demi Lovato - In The Mirror (debut) ^ [486]

Basically, 'Eurovision Song Contest: The Story Of Fire Saga' is going to have a massive week! :D

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thierry henon

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love it!! and i am still following Tiffany's career....love that girl...amazing vocals...

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Song 3: 🔙✌️🎅

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Piran

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‘Back To December’! :D

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Nicely done! ;)

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Piran

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Haha, being a Swiftie, I'd be mad if I didn't get this one! :P

It's ridiculously late, but I'll post the results to mine shortly.

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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I put that in for you! :P

I saw your results... was this the first time anyone got 10 points? :D

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Piran

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Aw, thanks! :D

I believe so, but including the theme, the maximum of points you can get on an OCC Emoji Challenge is 13.

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Piran

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Not a good start on the Digital Songs Sales chart in the US mate... Kanye's already at #1 with a partial week of sales, BLACKPINK debuted at #2 & Cupcakke just about sneaked into the Top 10 (although she thankfully probably won't chart on the Hot 100). :/

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Yeah I just saw and I don’t really like Wash Us In The Blood. BLACKPINK at #2 as well? Please say they’ll drop... -_-

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Piran

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I haven't even heard the new songs from Kanye West & Cupcakke, but I just don't like them as people! :P

The only reason the former is #1 on sales there is because he announced he's running for president, haha.

Simm has 'How You Like That' at #21 on yesterday's Hot 100 prediction, but wherever that song debuts, it'll probably fall fast like 'Trollz' did!

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Song 2: 🎥 🔪 📻 ⭐️

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Piran

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‘Video Killed The Radio Star’! :)

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Yup, you got it. :)

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Time for an emoji challenge, again.

Song 1: 🏊‍♂️ 🎱s (🥃)

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Piran

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‘Swimming Pools (Drank)’ by Kendrick Lamar? ;)

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Correct again! ;)

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Cameron

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This was so good, they should have made a studio version

https://youtu.be/czD02wPfl68

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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So glad I grew up with this:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TMZi25Pq3T8
But , this is SO good:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=V_MXGdSBbAI

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Yeah, it's so weird that these are considered the same genre, but I'm not complaining.

Although FEFE is probably the worst 6ix9ine song in my opinion.

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Cameron

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Does anyone remember this Dairy Milk advert, it was so popular that In The Air Tonight by Phil Collins re-entered the charts

https://youtu.be/TnzFRV1LwIo

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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I am so glad I grew up with this:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=B5YNiCfWC3A
And most certainly not this:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4NRXx6U8ABQ

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I mean both are really good.

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Cameron

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Not one of his most memorable songs but this was Michael Jackson's first UK number one

https://youtu.be/JfktVRxye-Q

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Who remembers when this song from Calvin Harris reached number 1?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6ACl8s_tBzE

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Damián

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Wow!!-this is one of the dance pop songs ever released

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Cameron

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Calvin Harris' best song

https://youtu.be/JeTE5cnkhGc

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Cameron

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Does anyone remember this?

https://youtu.be/T3E9Wjbq44E

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Cameron

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Taylor Swift's best song

https://youtu.be/QcIy9NiNbmo

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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I just love the music video for this. :D

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Agree that this is Taylor Swift's best song. It's so catchy and also Kendrick Lamar is on it.

Also love the music video, all in all a 10/10 song.

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Piran

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I love this, but 'Love Story' is my favourite from her! It's #1 on my all-time list. ;)

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Rector

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No songs going to ACR next week but WHATS POPPIN by Jack Harlow is getting a reset to SCR.

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Piran

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I bet https://disqus.com/by/coolocelot101/ will be very happy to hear this! :D

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Rector

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Fun facts:

- Jawsh 685 becomes the first New Zealander to top the charts since Lorde with 'Royals' back in 2013. Aged just 17, he becomes the youngest man to solo-produce a No.1 single since Martin Garrix reached the summit with 'Animals' in 2013, also at age 17.
- Lewis Capaldi's 'Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent' year to date tally sits at 310,188, almost double the 2020 sales of Stormzy's 'Heavy Is The Head' which has garnered 166,430 units as the year's second biggest album so far.

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Reece Allen

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Yes to Hypercolour landing at 77! Really hope this one manages to crack the Top 40, especially with the house resurgence happening at the moment. Also a big well done to Becky Hill and Sigala for charting in at 38 with Heaven on My Mind - although I dont find it a good as Wish You Well, its still a decent enough track for the summer.

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Cameron

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Did anyone play the old FIFA games and remember how good some of the songs were like this

https://youtu.be/e8xni3EcIbc

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Alejandro Arenas

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And Mr. Brightside keeps going up!

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It's been fluctuating for years at this point.

I think it's even been back in the Top 40 at a few points.

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crunch2k

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So happy to see the queens known as BLACKPINK debut at #20!

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Riley

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So sad it never hit the top 10 but Flowers STILL going strong love to see!

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Riley

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Loving how savage is still holding strong! Savage love I ain’t actually against being number 1! Don’t need love holding in the top 10 and secrets climbing aswell I’m buzzing to see!

Hopefully fake friends can enter it next week, and midnight cementing it’s place in the top 40 I’m loving!

Really REALLY hope becky hill can climb heaven on my mind is an absolute banger and can do big things, she deserves a leading top 10 single so bad!

Perfect STILL in the top 40 aswell, this point I just want it to stay long as long as possible it’s so funny to see.

Expecting a big shake up next week with AJ Tracey and Joel corry entering high!

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Cameron

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Very good remix

https://youtu.be/bZxrIoCPsOc

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Yup, you’re reading my highlights right - this song is at #27 and it’s a 10/10 from me! 😆
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tYwBRlgeK9Q

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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This song is empowering, pivotal and amazing. It has a message and is relevant to the George Floyd situation. And it hadn’t made the top 40?!?! Come on bruh.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_VDGysJGNoI

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eternalricardo

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Anyone know if 'Whats Poppin' will be taken off ACR?

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Unfortunately I don’t think it will. I love that song too. :(

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eternalricardo

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The remix is great too!

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Cameron

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Underrated song

https://youtu.be/BgfcToAjfdc

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Wanna know how fast time goes?

...it’s been one year since Senorita.

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How?

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⁉️

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Surprised to see Wash Us In The Blood get here so fast.

Really hope it can climb to the Top 40, it might even get an 11/10 from me!

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Cameron

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Underrated song

https://youtu.be/JGhoLcsr8GA

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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I remember this, it was my jam! ;)

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Nemanja Golubović

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List is soo ,only #rainonme is best in top 10,other is sooooooo weird...dua lipa deserve better place and weeknd.

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new acc - disqus.com/afrog69

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WeekNd is actually on ACR meaning they automatically lose sales, else it would be at no 3! Dua Lipa too would be in the top 40 with 'Physical', 'Don't Start Now' and 'BMH'

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Joshua Sombra

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I am annoyed that "Dance Monkey" is still on the charts which I don't like because it is the only song from Tones And I that is big and I hope another song from Tones And I will be on the charts because there was another song that was on charts for only 2 weeks months ago from Tones And I and I hope it will be back on the charts one day. I feel like "Dance Monkey" is still being overplayed which is annoying. We need another song from Tones And I to be on the charts because it is getting on my nerves.

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Yeah, I know, one of if not the worst Number 1 we've ever seen.

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Cameron

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10 years since this was number one, there are some brilliant England football songs

https://youtu.be/sHq3vy_7cJQ

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Carl Mefkintallica Foxall

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''Parasite Eve'' by Bring Me The Horizon is the best song on the chart

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Cameron

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It's been 11 years since Michael Jackson's songs started re-entering the charts after his death, including Man In The Mirror which reached number two but was beaten to the top spot by Cascada - Evacuate The Dancefloor

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Cameron

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The fact that Bob The Builder has two UK number ones makes me proud to be British

https://youtu.be/l-epqIHe4w0

https://youtu.be/kjERnmcjbAE

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Piran

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Sorry it's a lot earlier than normal, but I have to sign off now! :(

I'll be back on tomorrow with both throwbacks & new music though! :)

Take care guys! :D

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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See ya soon mate. :)

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Piran

2

See you Coolocelot! :)

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Piran

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How's your weekend been mate? :)

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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My weekend was decent. :)

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Piran

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Glad you enjoyed yours. Mine was amazing! :)

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thierry henon

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GIANTS by DERMOT KENNEDY only at 59!! but glad he has more success in Ireland: at number 2 and his amazing first album went back for a 10th week at number 1 there!! Congrats: well deserved success!

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Okay Britain, your charts have been notorious for robbing songs from entering the top 40. But why did this dance anthem have to get robbed from it? I love it!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NzPil4Tect4

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Piran

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It went from #51 to #44 this week! It could still get there. :)

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Next Friday can’t come soon enough lol.

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Piran

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Haha, I want it to be in the Top 40 too! :D

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I think it'll get there, it's climbing fast enough.

Although, yeah, lots of great songs never get to the Top 40 (cough cough SUGAR)

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Riley

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Agree, I suggested this in the comments 2 months ago, glad it’s getting big it’s a tune!

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Piran

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I can't be on here for too long tonight, but you've all got two minutes to prepare for this week's Emoji Challenge! ;)

There is a theme, but I think this week is relatively easy compared to previous ones.

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Jstar

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I probably can't join as I am about to start driving again, but I hope it goes well. Also i just checked headline planet for the first time this week. Over 1,600 comments, what happened this week haha.

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Piran

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Haha, Sunshine Gal commented every day & we broke a record, that's what happened! ;)

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Piran

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SONG 1: 🍉 🍬

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Piran

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SONG 2: + - ⏰s

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Watermelon Sugar! :)

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Piran

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SONG 3: ❤️ U

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Piran

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SONG 4: 👻 👻

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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I Love You by Billie Eilish?

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Piran

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SONG 5: 🥝

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Piran

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SONG 6: 💡⬆️

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Kiwi by Harry Styles. It’s a Harry Styles theme! ;)

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Cameron

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Ghost by Ella Henderson

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Piran

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SONG 7: ⬇️

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Lights Up.

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Piran

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SONG 8: 🍬 👾

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Two Ghosts.

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Cameron

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Down by Jay Sean

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Piran

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SONG 9: 😇

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Sign Of The Times?

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Piran

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SONG 10: 👌 ------

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Piran

1

Correct! :D

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Oh it’s Adore You lol.

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Piran

0

Also correct! :D

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Piran

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No... ;)

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Falling? ;)

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Piran

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Now you're right! :D

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Piran

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No, Coolocelot got it! :P

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Piran

0

Yes! :D

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Piran

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One point for the song, three points for the theme! ;)

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Jstar

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I missed the best week then lol. I started my 10hr schedule this week so I will have to adapt to it. But I am off on Fridays like I told you, I am out right now. But hopefully I can catch you guys for a little bit next Monday.

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Cameron

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Sweet Creature

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Piran

0

That's six! :D

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Piran

1

Make it seven! :D

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Piran

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No, it was 'Falling' by Harry Styles. :)

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Cameron

1

Only Angel

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Piran

0

Now you got one! :D

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Cameron

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Fine Line

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Piran

0

That's two! :)

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Piran

0

You got three, so you should take silver behind Coolocelot! :)

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Oh shoot, I may be the first person in Emoji Challenge history to get ten points!!! XD

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Piran

2

Haha, we would've had 2000 comments if you were there! :P

Seriously though, I hope returning to work is going well for you.

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Cameron

1

I think that was the fastest emoji challenge ever

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Piran

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Haha, I think so too! :D

I did say it would be easy, but I didn't think all ten would be guessed this fast.

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Piran

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Possibly! You got seven correct answers & the theme. ;)

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Cameron

1

What happened to the Rolling Stones? Weren't they looking like they would debut in the top 20 at the start of the week?

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Piran

2

I swear they were in the Top 10 on the "First Look" chart... :/

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Cameron

1

Don't know what happened there, their last appearance in the top 40 was 2005

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Piran

0

I think it was so frontloaded on sales & had like no streaming behind it. I mean, it's not even in the Top 100! :O

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new acc - disqus.com/afrog69

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'ghost Town' is no 61... That dropped down a bit! 😬

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⁉️

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Yeah, I thought they would've at least been Top 40.

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Piran

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Yeah, it was #9 last Sunday! :O

Apparently, it returned due to a vinyl release, no wonder it was frontloaded.

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Cameron

2

Apparently Jason Derulo sampled the beat of Savage Love from an instrumental song by Jawsh 685 without permission and wanted to release the song himself without crediting Jawsh 685 which led to a backlash but both Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo have resolved the issue and Jawsh 685 has allowed the sample and is credited on the song

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Piran

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https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/60f8bb5945a49c7121819e1eedd0e542c9fdfb558acfba4232e27f26665abf71.jpg

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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I wish great days for everyone on here. :)

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Piran

4

Aw, thanks mate! :D

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thierry henon

2

So happy to have a new number 1 this week but even happier that finally AVA MAX is getting her 3rd Top 20..about time!

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Carley

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In 2016 i think Starboy by The Weeknd is the best song ever. What is your fave weeknd song

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Cameron

0

Perfect continues to climb the charts and Someone You Loved re-enters the top 40

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new acc - disqus.com/afrog69

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Can't stay long today, but my thoughts on today's chart: we all knew 'Savage Love' would go to no 1, shame but nice to see something new. as long as it doesn't go full on 'Dance Monkey' on us. Nice to see Becky Hill and Jubel in the chart and Hosh, Dadi Freyr and Niko B remain in for another week :) Sad that Lewis Capaldi and Ed Sheeran are STILL in the chart.

MY TOP 20 OF THE WEEK: (Week 28, 2020)
1. Jack Harlow - WHATS POPPIN (+1)*
2. Sigala & Becky Hill - Heaven On My Mind (New)
3. PS1 ft Alex Hosking - Fake Friends (+8)
4. SAINt JHN - Roses (Imanbek Remix) (-3)*
5. Surfaces & Elton John - Learn To Fly (New)
6. Surf Mesa ft Emilee - ily (i love you baby) (-1)*
7. Ella Henderson - Take Care Of You (-4)*
8. Robbie Doherty & KEEES. - Pour The Milk (-4)
9. Surfaces - Sunday Best (-3)
10. Lil Mosey - Blueberry Faygo (-3)
11. Nathan Dawe ft Jaykae - Flowers (-1)*
12. Topic ft A7S - Breaking Me (-3)
13. StaySolidRocky - Party Girl (+1)
14. BENEE ft Gus Dapperton - Supalonely (-2)
15. Aitch, AJ Tracey & Tay Keith - Rain (+4)
16. DaBaby ft Roddy Ricch - ROCKSTAR (+9)
17. D-Block Europe - Free 22 (-4)
18. Dua Lipa - Levitating (-3)
19. Mustard ft Roddy Ricch - Ballin’ (-3)
20. Dadi Freyr - Think About Things (-3)

TOP 20 DROPOUTS:25. Niko B - Who’s That What’s That (-5)
26. 220 KID & GRACEY - Don’t Need Love (-8)
27. HOSH & 1979 ft Jalja - Midnight (The Hanging Tree) (-19)

*Former no 1 single

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Great chart Musiclover! I love What’s Poppin on #1. ;)

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Piran

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WEEKLY CHART REVIEW (03/07/2020 - 09/07/2020)

Haha, well it would appear now that I’m ready to go back to doing longer reviews again, apparently the charts are ready too! We’ve gone up from two to four new arrivals this week, as well as a brand new song at the top.

Anyway, while ‘Savage Love’ is far from the best #1 song of 2020 & I really do question how this is going to age with me, unlike the majority here, I actually find it very fun & catchy, for now at least. Regardless, like it or not, I’ve said from the start that this had huge Song Of The Summer potential & this week’s overall combined sales for it only confirms that!

Just before we get to the new entries, it’s awesome to see ‘Watermelon Sugar’ & ‘Secrets’ both move up the Top 10 to reach new peaks, but of course, ‘Kings & Queens’ entering the Top 20 would be the highlight for me in terms of songs that were charting last week.

So, onto the new music for this week, starting with the highest of them being from BLACKPINK! Again, K-Pop isn’t a much loved genre on this forum, yet BLACKPINK are among my favourite acts to come out of Korea & they’ve even landed a few of their own songs in my personal chart… although, sadly, this isn’t going to be one of them! My concern is that the production from Teddy seems to be a blend of that from their previous hits ‘Ddu-Du Ddu-Du’ & ‘Kill This Love’, but unlike both of those songs, the vibe of this song just doesn’t suit the girls at all. Sure, each of the members still bring their signature sass & attitude to this song, but when the pre-chorus reminded me what XXXTENTACION did on the hook of ‘Look At Me!’ in the sense that they’re essentially screaming for attention without sounding at all rebellious, I’m not going to like it one bit! I also found the drop to be surprisingly weak from this group & honestly, the only part of this new single that works is the heavier bubbling electro beat towards the end of the song, but even then, it’s not worth the wait to get to that underlying melody. Sorry if there are any die-hard fans here, but this was a massive disappointment! Solid 4/10.

Now we move on to a summery tropical remake of a much-loved classic by King Harvest from way back in 1972! Now while they did the original, you all probably remember the cover that Toploader did much later on in 2000, as this was a much bigger global smash, particularly in the UK. Anyway, the version we’re going to be talking about is more of a remix by Swedish EDM duo Jubel! I’ve been hearing this one on Capital FM for at least a couple of weeks now, but I think it’s cool they kept a generally slower tempo for a dance song & they the beat is a lot softer to accompany Neimy’s more breathy vocals. The wavy guitars are a surprisingly good fit here, but you can tell that this particular take on the song was made for the hotter months only, so it almost certainly won’t have the same nostalgic feel that either of the earlier versions had! That being said, it’s easy to see why this has over 100 million streams on Spotify & that it’s a pleasant tribute to a timeless hit (which King Harvest themselves expressed their support for!). For me, I’m thinking a solid 8/10!

Up next, we’ve got… Bring Me The Horizon?! Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mean that in a bad way, but I’m just surprised at how well this song did, if anything! They’ve not even been out of the rock scene for all that long & yet, this is their first Top 40 entry since 2014’s ‘Drown’ & their second highest charting song ever. Oh well, I’m certainly not complaining, because this is one of the hardest hitting rock songs I’ve seen in the charts in a long time! It’s so thunderously heavy with those crushing riffs & Oliver Sykes’ powerful growls just turn this into a bonafide headbanger. It’s also interesting how part of their fanbase think that this might be inspired by a Japanese horror game of the same name, or that they possibly wrote this before the night of the current pandemic or the lockdown that came with it! My only criticisms are that the robotic whispers of Alissa Salls are placed at a very weird place in the song & don’t really add any suspense to otherwise such an intense tune, along with how scattered the guitars are before that final explosive hook. Obviously nobody knows when bands will be back on tour at the moment, but man, whenever BMTH do get back on the road, this one will go off! I’m giving this a solid 7/10.

Meanwhile, this next one is a song that I’m well behind on, as we’ve got the second collaboration between Becky Hill & Sigala, called ‘Heaven In My Mind’! I actually know a couple of people on Disqus who are obsessed with the former artist & while this afternoon was only the first time I heard this song, I can safely say that I think I’ll get into more than ‘Wish You Well’! Becky’s delivery is arguably more joyous here & it has a much more personal feel to it; just trying to think about the good times when you’re in a dark place in your life, which is something that many people need right now. Also, it is just me, or does the chorus have a similar vibe to ‘Lose Control’ with the deeper drops & Becky’s vocals pitched down? I felt that, but I mean that in a positive way! I wouldn’t say I love it just yet, but I think it could get there with a few listens. For the time being, this is a light 8/10!

So yeah, apart from one, the new entries weren’t bad at all this week! I see that ACR is failing to get rid of older songs, with ‘Dance Monkey’ not falling, ‘Perfect’ rising yet again & ‘Someone You Loved’ even re-entering the region. So much for allowing newer hits to chart, eh?

As for next week, based on the first day numbers. it looks like I might be reviewing new music from Joel Corry & MNEK, AJ Tracey & Mabel, as well as, urgh, Kanye West, among others.

That’s it for now though! Have a good weekend. Remember to stay safe with everything reopening! :)

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Yeah I can see why you’d be disappointed with How You Like That. It’s AWFUL! :(

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Disliked the Bring Me The Horizon song so just switched over to listen to 'WHATS POPPIN' on YouTube XD

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Piran

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Yeah, I was so let down by it! This is coming from someone who generally loves their music.

How they can go from the awesome 'Sour Candy' to this?! :(

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Yeah I wasnt keen on Parasite Eve, but I’ve always disliked metal.

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I was quite surprised that I liked 'Sour Candy' since I'm not a major fan of either Lady Gaga or BLACKPINK.

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Piran

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I generally like both acts, so I was expecting to adore it, haha! :D

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Hope 'Fake Friends' and 'WHATS POPPIN' can go top 40 next week!

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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I hated Kill This Love too, but that’s more tolerable than How You Like That.

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Piran

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I think we can both agree that 'How You Like That' is definitely their worst song to date. :/

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Am I the only one here who would give Dancing In The Moonlight a 10/10? :D

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I agree with you I much prefer MAMAMOO

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Piran

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Probably, but it is a good song! ;)

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Brandon Mwinga

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I am happy with your review especially Becky Hill of course I mean when it comes to Electro music her vocals are perfect wish I could see her love doing it! 10/10 Excellent
As for Blackpink I agree with you I go with Kill This love than How you like that 5/10 average

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Carley

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@Coolocelot101 thanks for upvoting my comment

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Piran

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Thanks Brandon! :)

I knew you'd like my review for 'Heaven On My Mind', but a 5/10 is too high for 'How You Like That', haha.

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Brandon Mwinga

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Hahaha ok there's a space that it might grow on me not too bad though haha

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Brandon Mwinga

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I won't be long tonight I have some other stuff to do
Goodnight all participants it was nice hearing your thoughts!

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Rob Parkinson

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Should that not be AJ Tracey & Mabel Piran? Do you not like Mabel or was it a typo? I'm loving becky Hill this week and the fact Kygo is finally getting closer to the top 40. I am finding his album amazing and better with each listen, its criminal that none of the tracks have made the top 40 except higher love which sounds like it doesn't belong with this album.

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Reece Allen

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There's no way Joel Corry isn't charting next week in my opinion, especially with his last two songs being major successes - plus its a solid banger!

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Kasper Elbjørn

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Anyone who knows why Rolling Stones is back in the charts?

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Damián

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Great review my mate! So glad that Ava got another top 20 hit and Becky Hill another top 40 entry! Sadly, new Ella Henderson"s brilliant single down some places! Outside the top 40 there are 2 new entries from the ESC the Movie feat Will Ferret and My Marianne, such a good and fun film for all ESC lovers!!

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Piran

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Thanks Dami! :)

Yeah, I'm so happy to see 'Kings & Queens' become Ava's third Top 20 hit too! 'Heaven On My Mind' is definitely growing on me too.

I'm surprised that 'Take Care Of You' is nowhere near the Top 40 either, but yeah, I'm loving both of those ESC movie songs & I'm hoping that 'Husavik' can climb given how well it's doing on sales!

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Piran

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I know it got released on vinyl last Friday, but that's the only reason I can think of as to why it returned.

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Piran

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Surprisingly, it's not even in the Top 20 of today's "First Look", but I'm sure it'll make the Top 40 on Friday. :)

Besides, most EDM songs tend to start low down, then make a slow climb for a few weeks when they start being played more on the radio!

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Piran

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I'm really hoping that 'Lose Somebody' makes the Top 40 soon too! :)

No, I love Mabel, haha! I just thought that Mabel was only a featured artist in 'West Ten', so I didn't include her at first, but it turns out that she's a co-lead artist with AJ Tracey, so I edited her in.

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Piran

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It's alright! I wasn't on for very long either.

I hope you've had a nice week though! :)

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Rob Parkinson

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Ah great,I think they go together well on 'West Ten' hopefully it will stick around a while. Keep hoping 'Lose Somebody' makes the top 40, it so deserves it!

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Piran

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I found it decent, so yeah, it's cool to see it debut in the Top 10! :)

Sadly, 'Lose Somebody' fell from #49 to #60 in today's chart update.

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Brandon Mwinga

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COVID 19 most people lost their jobs up to 40 % unemployment rate in South Africa because of COVID 19 And I myself haven't gone back to work since March they are busy renovations maybe summer that's when it will be opened because businesses are low .We are winter this side our summer starts from September onwards

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Piran

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That's a shame! I lost mine too partly because of it. :/

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Brandon Mwinga

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Sorry to hear that!

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Piran

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Yeah, it's tough, but I'm sure better times are to come for us all! :)

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Brandon Mwinga

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Very true I hope so!

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Piran

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Me too! :)

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Here’s my thoughts on this week’s new chart.
- Lewis Capaldi ain’t going nowhere lol. Someone You Loved is back in the top 40! Amazing song though. Also, what is going on with Ed Sheeran at the minute?! Perfect is #35!
- Becky Hill & Sigala’s Heaven On My Mind is at #38! Becky’s vocals are still great, but I’m not won over by Sigala’s underwhelming production (that includes the bland drop), Wish You Well was amazing. A bit disappointed here. I’d say a solid 5/10 from that.
- Parasite Eve by Bring Me The Horizon is at #28! Metal is my least favourite genre, so I’ve been bound to be disappointed by this. The drums seem broken in the quiet verses, but there’s BMTH’s usual hard rock style coming back abruptly in the chorus with Ollie’s shouty delivery. I like the intensity but other than that, it’s disposable. Strong 4/10.
- Dancing In The Moonlight by Jubel is at #27! , I love chilled remixes of classics, and I already loved the Toploader version!! I wasn’t sure at first, but the lovely vocals, the relaxing dance beat and the summery vibe in the drop just makes it stand out, and it’s reminiscent of another incredible song in the charts, Ily. You know what, I absolutely adore this, 10/10!
- Chicago Freestyle by Drake & Giveon is still climbing - will it become a hit? Time will tell, but I like the piano in the chorus and Drake’s laidback rapping.
- How You Like That by BLACKPINK is at #20! I mean, you guys know how much I hate K-Pop but no, this is on another level of horrible! The girls don’t have any charisma and sound so annoying. It only gets worse when that “drop” comes in and makes my ears hurt! This was a painful struggle to get through, and a solid 1/10 from me! Not deserving of a new YouTube record.
- Congratulations to Ava Max for climbing into the top 20, but unfortunately I’m not a fan of that song at all. Sorry, but it’s just not for me. Same goes for Party Girl, not keen on that one.
- I love Savage and Rover still having longevity in the top 10! Unfortunately the former might drop out next week. , I don’t even mind Rain On Me!
- #1 is Savage Love... yeah Derulo, somebody did break my heart - Scott Mills announcing this as the number #1! How more annoying can this song get?
Yeah, mixed thoughts overall. Have a nice weekend everyone! :)

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Cameron

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Jason Derulo's fifth number one, his first since 2015, and Jawsh 685's first

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Piran

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Fun fact: Jawsh 685 is the first New Zealander to reach #1 on the UK Singles Chart since Lorde with ‘Royals’ in October 2013! 🇳🇿

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🧡 oliviasnoodles 🍜

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Almost 7 years? Wow lol.

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Piran

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Yeah, it's been a while since the Kiwis last topped the charts here! ;)