Friday, January 31, 2025

If An AI Decided The Countdown - Week Of Feb 1, 2025

 


Hey guys! So Daniel suggested this and I thought it would be a great idea. Basically what I did was, I fed last week's countdown and this week's airplay update into the latest DeepSeek reasoning model and told it to predict this week's countdown. And these are the results. I might end up making this a weekly series because it's a good way to predict the countdown and see how accurate, or wildly inaccurate, the AI really is.


Exits:

  • Hayes Warner - Oh! [#30] {1w} PK: 30
  • Megan Moroney - Am I Okay? [#28] {1w} PK: 28
  • David Guetta/Alphaville/Ava Max - Forever Young [#26; 2nd time] {8w} PK: 11
  • Alex Warren/Joe Jonas - Burning Down [#19] {12w} PK: 14
  • Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm Sorry [#12] {7w} PK: 11


Last week's #1 song: ROSÉ/Bruno Mars - APT. [3 weeks at #1]

30. Crash Adams - Optimist [Debut] {1w} PK: 30

29. Benson Boone - Beautiful Things [Reentry] {23w} [2 weeks at #1]

28. Griff - last night's mascara [Debut] {1w} PK: 28

27. Teddy Swims - Guilty [Debut] {1w} PK: 27

26. Tate McRae - Sports car [Debut] {1w} PK: 26

25. Kendrick Lamar/SZA - luther [+4] {9w} PK: 23

24. The Weeknd/Playboi Carti - Timeless [+3] {3w} PK: 24

23. Vella - All My Love [+2] {2w} PK: 23

22. Myles Smith - Nice To Meet You [+2] {2w} PK: 22

21. RAYE - Oscar Winning Tears. [+2] {2w} PK: 21

20. SZA - BMF [+2] {3w} PK: 20

19. Lola Young - Messy [+2] {3w} PK: 19

18. Ariana Grande - Popular [+2] {9w} PK: 9

17. Addison Rae - Diet Pepsi [+1] {20w} PK: 17

16. Morgan Wallen - Love Somebody [+1] {14w} PK: 14

15. Charli XCX - Apple [+1] {25w} PK: 11

14. Cynthia Erivo/Ariana Grande - Defying Gravity [+1] {9w} PK: 14

13. Damiano David - Born With A Broken Heart [+1] {14w} PK: 13

12. Gigi Perez - Sailor Song [+1] {13w} PK: 11

11. Sabrina Carpenter - Taste [=] {23w} [5 weeks at #1]

10. Myles Smith - Stargazing [-4] {27w} PK: 4

9. Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER [-2] {35w} [3 weeks at #1]

8. LISA - Moonlit Floor [+1] {14w} PK: 8

7. Teddy Swims - Bad Dreams [+1] {7w} PK: 7

6. Shaboozey - Good News [+4] {11w} PK: 6

5. Gracie Abrams - That's So True [=] {11w} PK: 5

4. Sabrina Carpenter - Bed Chem [=] {7w} PK: 4

3. Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club [=] {11w} PK: 3

2. Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile [=] {24w} [4 weeks at #1]

1. ROSÉ/Bruno Mars - APT. [=] {15w} [4 weeks at #1]


AI's thoughts:

  • Shaboozey - Good News surges into the Top 10 (+4) after strong airplay.
  • Teddy Swims earns another entry with Guilty debuting at #27.
  • Tate McRae returns to the chart with Sports car (#26) following exits of her previous tracks.
  • SZA - BMF and Lola Young - Messy continue climbing into the Top 20.
  • ROSÉ/Bruno Mars hold #1 for a fourth week with APT., fending off competition from Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars.
  • Benson Boone - Beautiful Things (#29) and Crash Adams - Optimist (#30) enter with moderate airplay.
  • Griff - last night's mascara (#28) capitalizes on streaming momentum.
  • This prediction balances airplay data, chart stability, and typical entry patterns for new releases.


My thoughts:

  • Um, why did it have Beautiful Things randomly reenter?
  • The rest of the debuts actually make sense.
  • Popular and Defying Gravity didn't have any spins. Why did they stay on?
  • Not a lot of movements. The biggest drop and jump was only 4.

Prediction score:

It's time to see how many songs the AI correctly predicted the positions for.

The only debuts it got correct were Guilty and Sports car, but not at the correct positions. It didn't get a single exit correct.

It correctly guessed the positions for BMF, Stargazing, Good News, Pink Pony Club, Die With A Smile, and APT.

It gets one point for each correct position, and I'll give half a point each for correctly predicting the debut of Guilty and Sports car.

Total score: 7/30. Oof, guess AI won't be taking over countdown duties anytime soon.



That's all for now. I might end up making this a weekly series before the countdown airs if this gets enough popularity and I have the time/energy to do it. See you tomorrow for my actual non-AI countdown post!

Kygo & OneRepublic (1) - Ethan's Top 10 - Jan 31, 2025

 


https://www.crownnote.com/charts/zestpond/ethans-top-10-jan-31-2025


I'm chasin' paradise with you...


Exits:

  • The Wrecks - Always, Everytime (#3)
  • Paul Russell - Eat Pray Love (#5; 3rd time) (3 weeks at #1)
  • Nora Fatehi/Jason Derulo - Snake (#7)
  • Coldplay/Ayra Starr - GOOD FEELiNGS (#9)
  • Pitbull/Bon Jovi - Now or Never (#10)


Last week's #1 song: Porter Robinson - Cheerleader (1 week at #1)

10: Franz Ferdinand - Hooked (-8) (1 week at #1)

9: Tate McRae - Sports car (Debut)

8: teamwork./Kiiara/American Authors - Love & Drugs (Debut)


Throwback Pick: Bomba Estéreo - Soy Yo (2015)


7: Tom Grennan - Shadowboxing (Debut)

6: Papa Roach - Even If It Kills Me (+2)


Throwback Pick: Katy Perry - Use Your Love (2007)


5: Cheat Codes - Don't Leave (Debut)

4: Vella - All My Love (Debut)


Oldies Pick: The Drifters - Up On The Roof (1962)


3: EMELINE - 99 boys (+1)

2: Porter Robinson - Cheerleader (-1) (1 week at #1)

1: Kygo/OneRepublic - Chasing Paradise (+5) (1 week at #1)


Bubbling Under:

  • Bowling For Soup - The Rock Show


Last year's top 5: 

  1. AJR - Inertia (Debut) (1/2 weeks at #1)
  2. Jason Derulo/Michael Bublé - Spicy Margarita (+8) (0/1 week at #1)
  3. Jung Kook/USHER - Standing Next To You (+4) (0/4 weeks at #1)
  4. Ariana Grande - yes, and? (-1)
  5. Green Day - Living in the '20s (+4)


Last year's debuts: 

  • AJR - Inertia (#1)
  • Tyga - Bops Goin Brazy (#6)
  • Henry Moodie - pick up the phone (#7)
  • Knox - Here's to Us (#9)
  • Nic D - Motel 6 (#10)
  • Tones and I - Dreaming (#12)


Monday, January 27, 2025

Hits 1 Survey 1/25/25 - 2/8/25

 

Gigi Perez - Sailor Song

ROSÉ/Bruno Mars - APT.

The Weeknd/Playboi Carti - Timeless

Sabrina Carpenter - Bed Chem

Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm Sorry

Myles Smith - Nice To Meet You

Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club

David Guetta/Alphaville/Ava Max - Forever Young

Alex Warren/Joe Jonas - Burning Down

Megan Moroney - Am I Okay?

Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Damiano David - Born With A Broken Heart

Morgan Wallen - Love Somebody

JENNIE - Mantra

Akon - Akon's Beautiful Day

Myles Smith - Stargazing

RAYE - Oscar Winning Tears.

Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile

LISA - Moonlit Floor

Kendrick Lamar/SZA - luther

The Marías - No One Noticed

Teddy Swims - Bad Dreams

Shaboozey - Good News

Lola Young - Messy

SZA - BMF

Addison Rae - Diet Pepsi

Gracie Abrams - That's So True

ROSÉ - toxic till the end [NEW]

Vella - All My Love [NEW]

Griff - last night's mascara [NEW]

Teddy Swims - Guilty [NEW]

Tate McRae - Sports car [NEW]

Hayes Warner - Oh! [NEW]

Marshmello/Jonas Brothers - Slow Motion [NEW]

Crash Adams - Optimist [NEW]

Knox - Pick Your Poison [NEW]

Sabrina Carpenter - Taste

Charli XCX - Apple

Teddy Swims - Lose Control [REENTRY] ?????????

Teddy Swims - The Door [REENTRY] ?????????


Off the survey:

  • Cynthia Erivo/Ariana Grande - Defying Gravity
  • Ariana Grande - Popular

Saturday, January 25, 2025

ROSÉ/Bruno Mars (3) - Week of Jan 25, 2025

 


Hey guys! We finally got a very active week with lots of exits and big jumps and drops. Also, something happened on the countdown that hasn't happened since 2018, which I will get into later. 


Before we get to this week's fresh 30, let's say goodbye to the songs leaving the countdown: 

  • KATSEYE - Touch [#28; 2nd time] {15w} PK: 23
  • Tate McRae - It's ok I'm ok [#26] {18w} PK: 13
  • Tate McRae - 2 hands [#19] {9w} PK: 19
  • Meghan Trainor - Criminals [#12; 2nd time] {15w} PK: 10
  • Jelly Roll - I Am Not Okay [#8] {16w} PK: 6


Last week's #1 song: ROSÉ/Bruno Mars - APT. [2 weeks at #1]

30. Hayes Warner - Oh! [Debut] {1w} PK: 30

29. Kendrick Lamar/SZA - luther [-6] {8w} PK: 23

28. Megan Moroney - Am I Okay? [Debut] {1w} PK: 28

27. The Weeknd/Playboi Carti - Timeless [+2] {2w} PK: 27

26. David Guetta/Alphaville/Ava Max - Forever Young [-5] {8w} PK: 11

25. Vella - All My Love [Debut] {1w} PK: 25

24. Myles Smith - Nice To Meet You [Debut] {1w} PK: 24

23. RAYE - Oscar Winning Tears. [Debut] {1w} PK: 23

22. SZA - BMF [+5] {2w} PK: 22

21. Lola Young - Messy [+4] {2w} PK: 21

20. Ariana Grande - Popular [-11] {8w} PK: 9

19. Alex Warren/Joe Jonas - Burning Down [+3] {12w} PK: 14

18. Addison Rae - Diet Pepsi [+12] {19w} PK: 18

17. Morgan Wallen - Love Somebody [+1] {13w} PK: 14

16. Charli XCX - Apple [+8] {24w} PK: 11

15. Cynthia Erivo/Ariana Grande - Defying Gravity [=] {8w} PK: 15

14. Damiano David - Born With A Broken Heart [=] {13w} PK: 14

13. Gigi Perez - Sailor Song [-2] {12w} PK: 11

12. Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm Sorry [+1] {7w} PK: 11

11. Sabrina Carpenter - Taste [-1] {22w} [5 weeks at #1]

10. Shaboozey - Good News [+6] {10w} PK: 10

9. LISA - Moonlit Floor [+8] {13w} PK: 9

8. Teddy Swims - Bad Dreams [+12] {6w} PK: 8

7. Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER [=] {34w} [3 weeks at #1]

6. Myles Smith - Stargazing [=] {26w} PK: 4

5. Gracie Abrams - That's So True [=] {10w} PK: 5

4. Sabrina Carpenter - Bed Chem [-1] {6w} PK: 3

3. Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club [+1] {10w} PK: 3

2. Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile [=] {23w} [4 weeks at #1]

1. ROSÉ/Bruno Mars - APT. [=] {14w} [3 weeks at #1]


Debuts: 

Hayes Warner is back on the countdown with Oh. This has grown on me a lot, this is very fun and she sounds great. With this song debuting, something happened on the countdown that has only happened once to my knowledge, and it was all the way back in 2018. Since this song entered hitbound last week while it was still unreleased, this has become the second song in Hits 1 history that has debuted the countdown the week it was released. The only other time this happened was in 2018, when Shawn Mendes hosted the countdown and let In My Blood debut the week it was released and skipped hitbound.

After floating around in the abyss for 2 months, Megan Moroney finally makes her Hits 1 debut with Am I Okay. I have no idea who this person is or why Hits 1 is randomly picking up on this. Apparently she had a big country hit in 2022 called Tennessee Orange. This is a decent country song but this is extremely forgettable.

Vella Sunday Bests with All My Love. This has grown on me a lot. It gives off mid 2000s Amy Winehouse vibes which I love, and her voice is really good.

After dropping out of hitbound 2 months ago and randomly entering the abyss a month ago, Myles Smith finally debuts with Nice To Meet You. This is very fun and so much better than that overplayed Stargazing.

Finally we have RAYE making her return to the countdown after 2 years with Oscar Winning Tears. This song is just amazing. The production is great and RAYE's voice is amazing as always.


Countdown Extra: Marshmello/Jonas Brothers - Slow Motion

Biggest Jump Of The Week: Tie between Addison Rae - Diet Pepsi and Teddy Swims - Bad Dreams [+12]

Biggest DRRRRRRROP!!! Of The Week: Ariana Grande - Popular [-11]

Last year's #1 song: Tate McRae - greedy (11/11 long weeks at #1)

Favorite song last year: Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Murder on the Dancefloor 

Least favorite song last year: Jack Harlow - Lovin On Me

Most missed song: Basia - If Not Now Then When (2009)

Recommendation for Hits 1: Kygo/OneRepublic - Chasing Paradise



5 Oldest Songs

  1. Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER {34w}
  2. Myles Smith - Stargazing {26w}
  3. Charli XCX - Apple {24w}
  4. Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile {23w}
  5. Sabrina Carpenter - Taste {22w}


Hitbound

Griff - last night's mascara [12]

Knox - Pick Your Poison [Debut]

Vella - All My Love [SB]

Sexyy Red/Bruno Mars - Fat Juicy & Wet [Debut]

Tate McRae - Sports car [Debut]

Willow Avalon - Baby Blue [2]

Tyla - PUSH 2 START [2]

Kesha - Dear Me [Debut]

Crash Adams - Optimist [8]

Lauren Spencer Smith - Pray [Debut]

Djo - Basic Being Basic [Debut]

TWICE/Megan Thee Stallion - Strategy [7]

Teddy Swims - Guilty [Debut]

Alessi Rose - IKYK [2]

SZA - Drive [6]

Morgan Wallen - Smile [3]


Knox is back with Pick Your Poison. This is another banger from him, but this is still kinda forgettable. Hopefully it grows on me more.

Never in my life did I ever expect Hits 1 would pick up on a Sexyy Red song, but here she is along with Bruno Mars with Fat Juicy & Wet, which Hits 1 just calls "Fat Juicy &" which is kinda hilarious. This slaps really hard and everyone sounds great.

Wow Tate MidRae finally made a great song for once. She's back with Sports car. I'm normally not a big fan of her but holy shit she ate and left no crumbs behind. The production is amazing. It gives off early 2000s Britney Spears and Pussycat Dolls vibes, which I'm here for. This actually samples the Pussycat Dolls' 2005 hit Buttons. I can already tell this song is going to be a big hit.

Eww we really did not need another Kesha ballad. Dear Me is alright, I guess, but this is just very boring.

Not gonna lie, I completely forgot that Lauren Spencer Smith existed. We last saw her 2 years ago with That Part, which I and also you forgot was on the countdown. Pray is a decent power ballad, but Lauren oversings in some parts and doesn't sound great.

Djo who had one of the most overplayed songs last year is back with Basic Being Basic. This is really fun and the psychedelic style pop production is really cool. 

Teddy Swims replaces himself with thankfully a much better song called Guilty. The production is pretty upbeat and Teddy sounds great.


Exits:

  • Marshmello/Jonas Brothers - Slow Motion [1] SOTW
  • Dasha - Bye Bye Bye [13; 2nd time]
  • Teddy Swims/Giveon - Are You Even Real [2]
  • Kesha - DELUSIONAL [4]
  • ROSÉ - toxic till the end [4; 2nd time]
  • Nessa Barrett - PINS AND NEEDLES [3]


Slow Motion left despite being the countdown extra and could enter the abyss song. toxic till the end also finds itself in the abyss. Good riddance to Bye Bye Bye which stuck around way later than it needed to. And the rest of the songs were mid. 

2025 Total Dropouts: 19

Estimated total for 2025: 141 (+11)


Abyss

Marshmello/Jonas Brothers - Slow Motion

Jack Harlow - Hello Miss Johnson

ROSÉ - toxic till the end

The Marías - No One Noticed

JENNIE - Mantra

Lady Gaga - Disease

Akon - Akon's Beautiful Day

Harry Styles - Daylight

Fat, juicy, & blurby:

We lost Touch, It's ok I'm ok, 2 hands, Criminals, and I Am Not Okay. Good riddance to I Am Not Okay, it was super boring, stuck around way too long, and peaked way too high. I think it's hilarious we all thought It's ok I'm ok would be #1 for multiple weeks, yet it ended up only seeing the top half of the countdown for only 1 week. 2 hands was very mid but luckily we have a much better Tate song that will hopefully debut soon. Criminals was great but was kinda getting old. And Touch was super forgettable and didn't really need to reenter in the first place. 

Diet Pepsi has been here for 5 months and it just now got out of the bottom 10...

Moonlit Floor is a great song but I don't think it needs to be all the way up to #9.

I forgot to mention this last week, but BIRDS OF A FEATHER broke the record for most weeks on the countdown for a song that spent its entire run in the 30 countdown song era. Before You Go had 37 weeks, but spent some time in the 45 countdown song era. I wonder if BIRDS OF A FEATHER could break Before You Go's record also.

Pink Pony Club jumped to #3 and could hit #1 soon.

That's all for now, see you all next week!


Poll of the week results:

Best HB Debut?

  1. Marshmello/Jonas Brothers - Slow Motion: 33.33 % (7 votes)
  2. ROSÉ - toxic till the end: 28.57 % (6 votes)
  3. Hayes Warner - Oh!: 14.29 % (3 votes)
  4. Tyla - PUSH 2 START: 9.52 % (2 votes)
  5. Alessi Rose - IKYK: 9.52 % (2 votes)
  6. Vella - All My Love: 4.76 % (1 vote)

If the Countdown Was Still 45 Songs - Week of Jan 25, 2025

If the countdown was still 45 songs, based off airplay and my own personal opinion.


Before we get to this week's fresh 45, let's say goodbye to the songs leaving the countdown:

Akon - Akon's Beautiful Day [#45; 2nd time] {5w} PK: 29

The Marías - No One Noticed [#37] {1w} PK: 37

KATSEYE - Touch [#28; 2nd time] {15w} PK: 23

Tate McRae - 2 hands [#19] {9w} PK: 19

Meghan Trainor - Criminals [#12; 2nd time] {15w} PK: 10


Last week's #1 song: ROSÉ/Bruno Mars - APT. [2 weeks at #1]

45. Post Malone/Morgan Wallen - I Had Some Help [-11] {37w} [3 weeks at #1]

44. Marshmello/Kane Brown - Miles On It [-8] {34w} PK: 7

43. Teddy Swims - The Door [-5] {41w} PK: 3

42. Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy) [-3] {38w} [3 weeks at #1]

41. Jack Harlow - Hello Miss Johnson [-6] {9w} PK: 24

40. Gracie Abrams - Close To You [-8] {31w} PK: 2

39. ROSÉ - toxic till the end [Debut] {1w} PK: 39

38. Hozier - Too Sweet [+5] {43w} [6 weeks at #1]

37. Jelly Roll - I Am Not Okay [-29] {17w} PK: 6

36. Dasha - Austin [+6] {44w} PK: 6

35. Griff - last night's mascara [Debut] {1w} PK: 35

34. Benson Boone - Beautiful Things [-1] {43w} [2 weeks at #1]

33. Lady Gaga - Disease [+8] {13w} PK: 4

32. Tate McRae - It's ok I'm ok [-6] {19w} PK: 13

31. Alex Warren - Carry You Home [=] {27w} PK: 8

30. Hayes Warner - Oh! [Debut] {1w} PK: 30

29. Kendrick Lamar/SZA - luther [-6] {8w} PK: 23

28. Megan Moroney - Am I Okay? [+12] {6w} PK: 28

27. The Weeknd/Playboi Carti - Timeless [+2] {2w} PK: 27

26. David Guetta/Alphaville/Ava Max - Forever Young [-5] {8w} PK: 11

25. Vella - All My Love [Debut] {1w} PK: 25

24. Myles Smith - Nice To Meet You [+20] {3w} PK: 24

23. RAYE - Oscar Winning Tears. [Debut] {1w} PK: 23

22. SZA - BMF [+5] {2w} PK: 22

21. Lola Young - Messy [+4] {4w} PK: 21

20. Ariana Grande - Popular [-11] {8w} PK: 9

19. Alex Warren/Joe Jonas - Burning Down [+3] {12w} PK: 14

18. Addison Rae - Diet Pepsi [+12] {19w} PK: 18

17. Morgan Wallen - Love Somebody [+1] {13w} PK: 14

16. Charli XCX - Apple [+8] {24w} PK: 11

15. Cynthia Erivo/Ariana Grande - Defying Gravity [=] {8w} PK: 15

14. Damiano David - Born With A Broken Heart [=] {13w} PK: 14

13. Gigi Perez - Sailor Song [-2] {12w} PK: 11

12. Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm Sorry [+1] {7w} PK: 11

11. Sabrina Carpenter - Taste [-1] {22w} [5 weeks at #1]

10. Shaboozey - Good News [+6] {10w} PK: 10

9. LISA - Moonlit Floor [+8] {13w} PK: 9

8. Teddy Swims - Bad Dreams [+12] {6w} PK: 8

7. Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER [=] {34w} [3 weeks at #1]

6. Myles Smith - Stargazing [=] {26w} PK: 4

5. Gracie Abrams - That's So True [=] {10w} PK: 5

4. Sabrina Carpenter - Bed Chem [-1] {6w} PK: 3

3. Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club [+1] {10w} PK: 3

2. Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile [=] {23w} [4 weeks at #1]

1. ROSÉ/Bruno Mars - APT. [=] {14w} [3 weeks at #1]



Biggest Jump Of The Week: Myles Smith - Nice To Meet You [+20]

Biggest DRRRRRRROP!!! Of The Week: Jelly Roll - I Am Not Okay [-29]


5 Oldest Songs

  1. Dasha - Austin {44w}
  2. Tie between Hozier - Too Sweet and Benson Boone - Beautiful Things {43w}
  3. Teddy Swims - The Door {41w}
  4. Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy) {38w}
  5. Post Malone/Morgan Wallen - I Had Some Help {37w}

Friday, January 24, 2025

Porter Robinson (1) - Ethan's Top 10 - Jan 24, 2025

 


https://www.crownnote.com/charts/zestpond/ethans-top-10-jan-24-2025


It took me 9 months to realize how amazing Cheerleader is...


Exits:

  • All Time Low - Damned If I Do Ya, Damned If I Don't (ATL's Version) (#5)
  • Flo Rida/ENHYPEN/Paul Russell - Confessions (#6)
  • Sub-Radio - Onto Me (#7)
  • All Time Low - Dear Maria, Count Me In (ATL's Version) (#8; 2nd time)
  • Tori Kelly - thing u do (#9; 2nd time) (1 week at #1)
  • RAYE - Oscar Winning Tears (#10)


Last week's #1 song: Franz Ferdinand - Hooked (1 week at #1)

10: Pitbull/Bon Jovi - Now or Never (Debut)

9: Coldplay/Ayra Starr - GOOD FEELiNGS (Debut)

8: Papa Roach - Even If It Kills Me (Debut)


Throwback Pick: Papa Roach - Last Resort (2000)


7: Nora Fatehi/Jason Derulo - Snake (Debut)

6: Kygo/OneRepublic - Chasing Paradise (Debut)


Throwback Pick: Shaggy/Pitbull - Fired Up (F*ck the Rece$$ion!) (2011)


5: Paul Russell - Eat Pray Love (-3) (3 weeks at #1)

4: EMELINE - 99 boys (Debut)


Throwback Pick: Goldfinger - 99 Red Balloons (2000)


3: The Wrecks - Always, Everytime (+1)

2: Franz Ferdinand - Hooked (-1) (1 week at #1)

1: Porter Robinson - Cheerleader (+2) (1 week at #1)


Bubbling Under:

  • Mike Posner - Is It Just Me?
  • Knox - Pick Your Poison
  • Djo - Basic Being Basic
  • Tate McRae - Sports car


Last year's top 5: 

  1. blink-182 - ONE MORE TIME (+1) (1/1 week at #1)
  2. Victoria Monét - On My Mama (+2) (0/1 week at #1)
  3. Ariana Grande - yes, and? (+3)
  4. Em Beihold - 12345 (-1)
  5. Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Murder on the Dancefloor (-4) (1/1 week at #1)


Last year's debuts: 

  • USHER/Summer Walker/21 Savage - Good Good (#8)
  • Green Day - Living in the '20s (#9)
  • Jason Derulo/Michael Bublé - Spicy Margarita (#10)
  • Benson Boone - NIGHTS LIKE THESE (#11)
  • Kiiara - Whoops (#13)

Saturday, January 18, 2025

ROSÉ/Bruno Mars (2) - Week of Jan 18, 2025

 


Hey guys! I finally finished the 2024 ultimate rank. Check it out here or on my header https://zestpond.blogspot.com/p/2024-ultimate-rank.html


Before we get to this week's fresh 30, let's say goodbye to the songs leaving the countdown: 

The Weeknd - Dancing In The Flames [#10] {17w} PK: 6

Gracie Abrams - Close To You [#14] {29w} PK: 2

Jack Harlow - Hello Miss Johnson [#30] {7w} PK: 24


Last week's #1 song: ROSÉ/Bruno Mars - APT. [1 week at #1]

30. Addison Rae - Diet Pepsi [-4] {18w} PK: 20

29. The Weeknd/Playboi Carti - Timeless [Debut] {1w} PK: 29

28. KATSEYE - Touch [+1] {15w} PK: 23

27. SZA - BMF [Debut] {1w} PK: 27

26. Tate McRae - It's ok I'm ok [+2] {18w} PK: 13

25. Lola Young - Messy [Debut] {1w} PK: 25

24. Charli XCX - Apple [=] {23w} PK: 11

23. Kendrick Lamar/SZA - luther [+4] {7w} PK: 23

22. Alex Warren/Joe Jonas - Burning Down [+1] {11w} PK: 14

21. David Guetta/Alphaville/Ava Max - Forever Young [+1] {7w} PK: 11

20. Teddy Swims - Bad Dreams [+5] {5w} PK: 20

19. Tate McRae - 2 hands [+1] {9w} PK: 19

18. Morgan Wallen - Love Somebody [-3] {12w} PK: 14

17. LISA - Moonlit Floor [+2] {12w} PK: 13

16. Shaboozey - Good News [-5] {9w} PK: 11

15. Cynthia Erivo/Ariana Grande - Defying Gravity [+1] {7w} PK: 15

14. Damiano David - Born With A Broken Heart [+4] {12w} PK: 14

13. Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm Sorry [+8] {6w} PK: 11

12. Meghan Trainor - Criminals [=] {15w} PK: 10

11. Gigi Perez - Sailor Song [+6] {11w} PK: 11

10. Sabrina Carpenter - Taste [-8] {21w} [5 weeks at #1]

9. Ariana Grande - Popular [+4] {7w} PK: 9

8. Jelly Roll - I Am Not Okay [=] {16w} PK: 6

7. Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER [-3] {33w} [3 weeks at #1]

6. Myles Smith - Stargazing [=] {25w} PK: 4

5. Gracie Abrams - That's So True [+2] {9w} PK: 5

4. Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club [+1] {9w} PK: 4

3. Sabrina Carpenter - Bed Chem [+6] {5w} PK: 3

2. Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile [+1] {22w} [4 weeks at #1]

1. ROSÉ/Bruno Mars - APT. [=] {13w} [2 weeks at #1]


Debuts: 

Hits 1 is 2 months late on picking up on this song. The Weeknd and Playboi Carti collab for a second time with Timeless. This is fine, I guess, but this is extremely forgettable.

SZA is back with BMF. This is pretty fun, and luckily this became the single instead of Drive.

After debuting hitbound a month ago, Lola Young finally makes her Hits 1 debut with Messy. I wasn't a big fan of this when I first heard it, but it's grown on me a bit. The production is pretty catchy and Lola's raspy voice somehow works.


Countdown Extra: The Marías - No One Noticed

Biggest Jump Of The Week: Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm Sorry [+8]

Biggest DRRRRRRROP!!! Of The Week: Sabrina Carpenter - Taste [-8]

Last year's #1 song: Tate McRae - greedy (10/11 long weeks at #1)

Favorite song last year: Ariana Grande - yes, and?

Least favorite song last year: Jack Harlow - Lovin On Me

Most missed song: Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time (1985)

Recommendation for Hits 1: The Wrecks - Always, Everytime


5 Oldest Songs

  1. Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER {33w}
  2. Myles Smith - Stargazing {25w}
  3. Charli XCX - Apple {23w}
  4. Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile {22w}
  5. Sabrina Carpenter - Taste {21w}


Hitbound

Tyla - PUSH 2 START [Debut]

Hayes Warner - Oh! [Debut]

Morgan Wallen - Smile [2]

Vella - All My Love [Debut]

SZA - Drive [5]

Crash Adams - Optimist [7]

Griff - last night's mascara [11]

Marshmello/Jonas Brothers - Slow Motion [Debut]

Dasha - Bye Bye Bye [13; 2nd time]

Alessi Rose - IKYK [Debut]

Teddy Swims/Giveon - Are You Even Real [2]

Kesha - DELUSIONAL [4]

ROSÉ - toxic till the end [4; 2nd time]

Willow Avalon - Baby Blue [Debut]

TWICE/Megan Thee Stallion - Strategy [6]

Nessa Barrett - PINS AND NEEDLES [3]


Also Available on Survey

Megan Moroney - Am I Okay? [4]


Tyla is back with PUSH 2 START. This is pretty fun and Tyla sounds great.

Oh great, another unreleased Hayes Warner song Hits 1 picked up on a week before it actually releases. She's back with Oh. This is pretty fun but slightly forgettable.

We have someone named Vella, real name Gabriella Valdes, with All My Love. This is a fun little bop and her voice is great.

We have a second song called Slow Motion this year, but unfortunately this is way worse than Jonah Marais' song with the same name. Marshmello and Jonas Brothers collab for a second time since Leave Before You Love Me in 2021. This sounds extremely mid but the Jonas Brothers sound great as always.

What is with all these no-names this week, this song only has 4k streams on Spotify. Someone named Alessi Rose is here with IKYK. This is kinda fun but again is very forgettable.

toxic till the end reentered. drinks or coffee was so much better.

Ok no one asked for more Willow Avalon. She's back with Baby Blue. I've never had the chance to talk about Willow since I was bloggericided when she was on Hits 1. She was the Hits 1 to watch and had an extremely mid song Stranger on the countdown, and another mid song Honey Ain't No Sweeter that dropped out of hitbound. Baby Blue is her worst song so far. The production is pretty boring and I'm not a big fan of Willow's voice.


Exits:

Balu Brigada - So Cold [16]

Twenty One Pilots - The Line [8]

Ariana Grande/Cynthia Erivo - What Is This Feeling? [2]

ROSÉ - drinks or coffee [3]

RAYE - Oscar Winning Tears [5]

The Marías - No One Noticed [9] SOTW

almost monday - can't slow down [11]

Good riddance to So Cold and can't slow down which lasted way too long. The Line was mid. drinks or coffee got replaced by a worse song from her. What Is This Feeling deserved better. And Oscar Winning Tears and No One Noticed find themselves in the abyss.


Abyss

The Marías - No One Noticed

RAYE - Oscar Winning Tears

JENNIE - Mantra

Lady Gaga - Disease

Myles Smith - Nice To Meet You

Megan Moroney - Am I Okay?

Akon - Akon's Beautiful Day

Harry Styles - Daylight


I could be a millionaire, but I would rather fry my blurbs:

We lost Dancing In The Flames, Close To You, and Hello Miss Johnson. Hello Miss Johnson was an actual decent Jack Harlow song but it faded on me a lot. And good riddance to Dancing In The Flames and Close To You which both got very annoying, especially Close To You which stuck around way too long.

How in the actual hell is Sailor Song almost in the top 10?

Taste took a big tumble but it deserved an even bigger one.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER has left the top 5 for the first time in 4 months.

Bed Chem jumped to #3. It's only a matter of time until it reaches #1.

Nice to see APT hold at #1.

That's all for now, see you all next week!


Poll of the week results:

Best Debut This Week Last Year?

  1. Henry Moodie - Pick Up The Phone: 42.86 % (6 votes)
  2. People R Ugly - Brain Dead: 21.43 % (3 votes)
  3. Mitski - My Love Mine All Mine: 14.29 % (2 votes)
  4. Taylor Swift - Now That We Don't Talk: 14.29 % (2 votes)
  5. Bruce Melodie/Shaggy - When She's Around: 7.14 % (1 vote)

If the Countdown Was Still 45 Songs - Week of Jan 18, 2025

If the countdown was still 45 songs, based off airplay and my own personal opinion.


Before we get to this week's fresh 45, let's say goodbye to the songs leaving the countdown:

Taylor Swift - I Can Do It With A Broken Heart [#43] {37w} PK: 5

Chappell Roan - HOT TO GO! [#40] {29w} [2 weeks at #1]

Halsey - Ego [#34] {18w} PK: 6

The Weeknd - Dancing In The Flames [#10] {17w} PK: 6


Last week's #1 song: ROSÉ/Bruno Mars - APT. [1 week at #1]

45. Akon - Akon's Beautiful Day [-6] {5w} PK: 29

44. Myles Smith - Nice To Meet You [=] {2w} PK: 44

43. Hozier - Too Sweet [-10] {42w} [6 weeks at #1]

42. Dasha - Austin [+3] {43w} PK: 6

41. Lady Gaga - Disease [-6] {12w} PK: 4

40. Megan Moroney - Am I Okay? [-8] {5w} PK: 32

39. Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy) [-2] {37w} [3 weeks at #1]

38. Teddy Swims - The Door [-2] {40w} PK: 3

37. The Marías - No One Noticed [Debut] {1w} PK: 37

36. Marshmello/Kane Brown - Miles On It [+2] {33w} PK: 7

35. Jack Harlow - Hello Miss Johnson [-5] {8w} PK: 24

34. Post Malone/Morgan Wallen - I Had Some Help [+8] {36w} [3 weeks at #1]

33. Benson Boone - Beautiful Things [+8] {42w} [2 weeks at #1]

32. Gracie Abrams - Close To You [-18] {30w} PK: 2

31. Alex Warren - Carry You Home [=] {26w} PK: 8

30. Addison Rae - Diet Pepsi [-4] {18w} PK: 20

29. The Weeknd/Playboi Carti - Timeless [Debut] {1w} PK: 29

28. KATSEYE - Touch [+1] {15w} PK: 23

27. SZA - BMF [Debut] {1w} PK: 27

26. Tate McRae - It's ok I'm ok [+2] {18w} PK: 13

25. Lola Young - Messy [Reentry] {3w} PK: 25

24. Charli XCX - Apple [=] {23w} PK: 11

23. Kendrick Lamar/SZA - luther [+4] {7w} PK: 23

22. Alex Warren/Joe Jonas - Burning Down [+1] {11w} PK: 14

21. David Guetta/Alphaville/Ava Max - Forever Young [+1] {7w} PK: 11

20. Teddy Swims - Bad Dreams [+5] {5w} PK: 20

19. Tate McRae - 2 hands [+1] {9w} PK: 19

18. Morgan Wallen - Love Somebody [-3] {12w} PK: 14

17. LISA - Moonlit Floor [+2] {12w} PK: 13

16. Shaboozey - Good News [-5] {9w} PK: 11

15. Cynthia Erivo/Ariana Grande - Defying Gravity [+1] {7w} PK: 15

14. Damiano David - Born With A Broken Heart [+4] {12w} PK: 14

13. Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm Sorry [+8] {6w} PK: 11

12. Meghan Trainor - Criminals [=] {15w} PK: 10

11. Gigi Perez - Sailor Song [+6] {11w} PK: 11

10. Sabrina Carpenter - Taste [-8] {21w} [5 weeks at #1]

9. Ariana Grande - Popular [+4] {7w} PK: 9

8. Jelly Roll - I Am Not Okay [=] {16w} PK: 6

7. Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER [-3] {33w} [3 weeks at #1]

6. Myles Smith - Stargazing [=] {25w} PK: 4

5. Gracie Abrams - That's So True [+2] {9w} PK: 5

4. Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club [+1] {9w} PK: 4

3. Sabrina Carpenter - Bed Chem [+6] {5w} PK: 3

2. Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile [+1] {22w} [4 weeks at #1]

1. ROSÉ/Bruno Mars - APT. [=] {13w} [2 weeks at #1]


Biggest Jump Of The Week: Tie between Post Malone/Morgan Wallen - I Had Some HelpBenson Boone - Beautiful Things, and Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm Sorry [+8]

Biggest DRRRRRRROP!!! Of The Week: Gracie Abrams - Close To You [-18]


5 Oldest Songs

  1. Dasha - Austin {43w}
  2. Tie between Hozier - Too Sweet and Benson Boone - Beautiful Things {42w}
  3. Teddy Swims - The Door {40w}
  4. Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy) {37w}
  5. Post Malone/Morgan Wallen - I Had Some Help {36w}

Friday, January 17, 2025

Franz Ferdinand (1) - Ethan's Top 10 - Jan 17, 2025

 


https://www.crownnote.com/charts/zestpond/ethans-top-10-jan-17-2025


Cheerleader randomly grew on me again 9 months later...


Exits:

  • Games We Play - She's The Girl (#5)
  • Connor Price - Back on Tour (#9)
  • Jelly Roll - Run It (#10) (1 week at #1)


Last week's #1 song: Paul Russell - Eat Pray Love (3 weeks at #1)

10: RAYE - Oscar Winning Tears (-7)

9: Tori Kelly - thing u do (-7) (1 week at #1)

8: All Time Low - Dear Maria, Count Me In (ATL's Version) (-1)


Throwback Pick: Fitz and The Tantrums - The Walker (2013)


7: Sub-Radio - Onto Me (-1)

6: Flo Rida/ENHYPEN/Paul Russell - Confessions (+2)


Throwback Pick: jxdn - Sober (2022)


5: All Time Low - Damned If I Do Ya, Damned If I Don't (ATL's Version) (Debut)

4: The Wrecks - Always, Everytime (Debut)


Throwback Pick: Marshmello/Kane Brown - One Thing Right (2019)


3: Porter Robinson - Cheerleader (Reentry)

2: Paul Russell - Eat Pray Love (-1) (3 weeks at #1)

1: Franz Ferdinand - Hooked (+3) (1 week at #1)


Bubbling Under:

  • Nora Fatehi/Jason Derulo - Snake
  • Hightide - All-American Kids


Last year's top 5: 

  1. Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Murder on the Dancefloor (+4) (1/1 week at #1)
  2. blink-182 - ONE MORE TIME (+8) (0/1 week at #1)
  3. Em Beihold - 12345 (+6)
  4. Victoria Monét - On My Mama (Debut) (0/1 week at #1)
  5. New Rules - NOPE! (-4) (1/1 week at #1)


Last year's debuts: 

  • Victoria Monét - On My Mama (#4)
  • Jung Kook/USHER - Standing Next To You (#9)
  • Lovejoy - Normal People Things (#10)

Monday, January 13, 2025

Hits 1 Survey 1/11/25 - 1/25/25

 

We finally have a new survey after a month


Gigi Perez - Sailor Song

Jelly Roll - I Am Not Okay

ROSÉ/Bruno Mars - APT.

KATSEYE - Touch

Sabrina Carpenter - Bed Chem

Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm Sorry

Cynthia Erivo/Ariana Grande - Defying Gravity

Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club

Alex Warren/Joe Jonas - Burning Down

Megan Moroney - Am I Okay?

Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Sabrina Carpenter - Taste

Damiano David - Born With A Broken Heart

Morgan Wallen - Love Somebody

Meghan Trainor - Criminals

JENNIE - Mantra

Akon - Akon's Beautiful Day

Myles Smith - Stargazing

The Weeknd - Dancing In The Flames

Gracie Abrams - Close To You

Ariana Grande - Popular

Tate McRae - 2 hands

Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile

LISA - Moonlit Floor

Kendrick Lamar/SZA - luther

Eminem/Jelly Roll - Somebody Save Me

Jack Harlow - Hello Miss Johnson

Shaboozey - Good News

Charli XCX - Apple

Tate McRae - It's ok I'm ok

Addison Rae - Diet Pepsi

Gracie Abrams - That's So True

SZA - BMF

Lola Young - Messy

Myles Smith - Nice To Meet You (1TW)

Teddy Swims - Bad Dreams

RAYE - Oscar Winning Tears

The Marías - No One Noticed

The Weeknd/Playboi Carti - Timeless

David Guetta/Alphaville/Ava Max - Forever Young


No countdown songs were missing from the survey. Also, apparently Myles Smith is the next one to watch? Even though he currently has a massive #1 hit Stargazing. Um, okay then.

Saturday, January 11, 2025

ROSÉ/Bruno Mars (1) - Week of Jan 11, 2025

 


Hey guys! Despite having no exits, this week was fairly active. There were a ton of movements, and APT finally went #1.


Before we get to this week's fresh 30, let's say goodbye to the songs leaving the countdown: 

Oh wait, there are none...again...


Last week's #1 song: Sabrina Carpenter - Taste [5 weeks at #1]

30. Jack Harlow - Hello Miss Johnson [-1] {7w} PK: 24

29. KATSEYE - Touch [-4] {14w} PK: 23

28. Tate McRae - It's ok I'm ok [-5] {17w} PK: 13

27. Kendrick Lamar/SZA - luther [-1] {6w} PK: 26

26. Addison Rae - Diet Pepsi [+2] {17w} PK: 20

25. Teddy Swims - Bad Dreams [-3] {4w} PK: 22

24. Charli XCX - Apple [-3] {22w} PK: 11

23. Alex Warren/Joe Jonas - Burning Down [-3] {10w} PK: 14

22. David Guetta/Alphaville/Ava Max - Forever Young [-5] {6w} PK: 11

21. Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm Sorry [-2] {5w} PK: 11

20. Tate McRae - 2 hands [+10] {8w} PK: 20

19. LISA - Moonlit Floor [-5] {11w} PK: 13

18. Damiano David - Born With A Broken Heart [+9] {11w} PK: 18

17. Gigi Perez - Sailor Song [+7] {10w} PK: 17

16. Cynthia Erivo/Ariana Grande - Defying Gravity [-1] {6w} PK: 15

15. Morgan Wallen - Love Somebody [+1] {11w} PK: 14

14. Gracie Abrams - Close To You [-10] {29w} PK: 2

13. Ariana Grande - Popular [=] {6w} PK: 13

12. Meghan Trainor - Criminals [-2] {14w} PK: 10

11. Shaboozey - Good News [+7] {8w} PK: 11

10. The Weeknd - Dancing In The Flames [-3] {17w} PK: 6

9. Sabrina Carpenter - Bed Chem [-3] {4w} PK: 6

8. Jelly Roll - I Am Not Okay [+3] {15w} PK: 6

7. Gracie Abrams - That's So True [+5] {8w} PK: 7

6. Myles Smith - Stargazing [+3] {24w} PK: 4

5. Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club [+3] {8w} PK: 4

4. Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER [+1] {32w} [3 weeks at #1]

3. Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile [-1] {21w} [4 weeks at #1]

2. Sabrina Carpenter - Taste [-1] {20w} [5 weeks at #1]

1. ROSÉ/Bruno Mars - APT. [+2] {12w} [1 week at #1]


Debuts: 


Countdown Extra: SZA - BMF

Biggest Jump Of The Week: Tate McRae - 2 hands [+10]

Biggest DRRRRRRROP!!! Of The Week: Gracie Abrams - Close To You [-10]

Last year's #1 song: Tate McRae - greedy (9/11 long weeks at #1)

Favorite song last year: Eliza Rose/Calvin Harris - Body Moving

Least favorite song last year: Jack Harlow - Lovin On Me

Most missed song: Kylie Minogue - The Locomotion (1988)

Recommendation for Hits 1: Franz Ferdinand - Hooked


5 Oldest Songs

  1. Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER {32w}
  2. Gracie Abrams - Close To You {29w}
  3. Myles Smith - Stargazing {24w}
  4. Charli XCX - Apple {22w}
  5. Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile {21w}


Hitbound

TWICE/Megan Thee Stallion - Strategy [5]

Teddy Swims/Giveon - Are You Even Real [Debut]

Balu Brigada - So Cold [16]

Kesha - DELUSIONAL [3]

Nessa Barrett - PINS AND NEEDLES [2]

Twenty One Pilots - The Line [8]

SZA - Drive [4]

Ariana Grande/Cynthia Erivo - What Is This Feeling? [2]

Griff - last night's mascara [10]

Crash Adams - Optimist [6]

ROSÉ - drinks or coffee [3]

Morgan Wallen - Smile [Debut]

RAYE - Oscar Winning Tears [5]

The Marías - No One Noticed [9]

Dasha - Bye Bye Bye [12; 2nd time]

almost monday - can't slow down [11]


Also Available on Survey

Megan Moroney - Am I Okay? [4]

The Weeknd/Playboi Carti - Timeless [1]


The quality of hitbound is very quickly deteriorating. Both debuts this week are not that great. First up is a collab between Teddy Swims and Giveon called Are You Even Real. This is not great. The R&B production is quite boring but Teddy and Giveon both sound good.

We didn't really need a second ballad debuting. Morgan Wallen debuts with Smile. This is even more boring than Are You Even Real. There's hardly any production, the song doesn't evolve at all, and it drags on forever as it's almost 4 minutes long.

So Cold has now been on hitbound longer than Bad Feeling. It has also lasted longer than the following songs that have gone #1: drivers license, Overdrive, Light Switch, Karma, Lottery, Flowers, and Please Please Please, and tied HOT TO GO and Anti-Hero.


Exits:

SZA - BMF [2] SOTW

Lola Young - Messy [4]


Messy finds itself in the abyss, and BMF left despite being the countdown extra. They've both been pushed to pop, so they'll probably debut soon.


Abyss

The Weeknd/Playboi Carti - Timeless

SZA - BMF

Lola Young - Messy

JENNIE - Mantra

Lady Gaga - Disease

Myles Smith - Nice To Meet You

DJ Lucas Beat/Jason Derulo/Sia - You Can Do Anything

Megan Moroney - Am I Okay?

Eminem/Jelly Roll - Somebody Save Me

Akon - Akon's Beautiful Day

Harry Styles - Daylight


Are you even blurb?:

We had no exits AGAIN! 😴 Last year we had 6 exits.

Hello Miss Johnson has been here for 2 months and has spent its entire countdown run rotting in the bottom 5.

Sailor Song really did not need to jump on the countdown and in airplay.

Good riddance to Close To You which had a 10 spot drop. This really needs to leave soon.

I am not okay with I Am Not Okay reentering the top 10 instead of going away.

Nice to see Pink Pony Club back in the top 5.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER still refuses to leave the top 5. At this point it's just racking up the all-time ultimate rank points.

Taste only had 5 spins this week outside the countdown, and it's somehow still #2.

It's about damn time APT finally went #1. This may have faded on me a bit, but it's nice to see it finally hitting #1. 

That's all for now, see you all next week!


Poll of the week results:

Best Top 5 Song This Week in 2022?

  1. Elton John/Dua Lipa/PNAU - Cold Heart: 38.46 % (5 votes)
  2. Lil Nas X - THATS WHAT I WANT: 30.77 % (4 votes)
  3. Adele - Easy On Me: 23.08 % (3 votes)
  4. Ed Sheeran - Shivers: 7.69 % (1 vote)

If the Countdown Was Still 45 Songs - Week of Jan 11, 2025

If the countdown was still 45 songs, based off airplay and my own personal opinion.


Before we get to this week's fresh 45, let's say goodbye to the songs leaving the countdown:

JENNIE - Mantra [#45] {9w} PK: 25

Lola Young - Messy [#44] {2w} PK: 31


Last week's #1 song: Sabrina Carpenter - Taste [5 weeks at #1]

45. Dasha - Austin [-11] {42w} PK: 6

44. Myles Smith - Nice To Meet You [Debut] {1w} PK: 44

43. Taylor Swift - I Can Do It With A Broken Heart [-12] {37w} PK: 5

42. Post Malone/Morgan Wallen - I Had Some Help [-9] {35w} [3 weeks at #1]

41. Benson Boone - Beautiful Things [-3] {41w} [2 weeks at #1]

40. Chappell Roan - HOT TO GO! [-1] {29w} [2 weeks at #1]

39. Akon - Akon's Beautiful Day [Reentry] {4w} PK: 29

38. Marshmello/Kane Brown - Miles On It [+5] {32w} PK: 7

37. Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy) [-1] {36w} [3 weeks at #1]

36. Teddy Swims - The Door [-1] {39w} PK: 3

35. Lady Gaga - Disease [+7] {11w} PK: 4

34. Halsey - Ego [+3] {18w} PK: 6

33. Hozier - Too Sweet [-1] {41w} [6 weeks at #1]

32. Megan Moroney - Am I Okay? [+9] {4w} PK: 32

31. Alex Warren - Carry You Home [+9] {25w} PK: 8

30. Jack Harlow - Hello Miss Johnson [-1] {7w} PK: 24

29. KATSEYE - Touch [-4] {17w} PK: 23

28. Tate McRae - It's ok I'm ok [-5] {17w} PK: 13

27. Kendrick Lamar/SZA - luther [-1] {6w} PK: 26

26. Addison Rae - Diet Pepsi [+2] {17w} PK: 20

25. Teddy Swims - Bad Dreams [-3] {4w} PK: 22

24. Charli XCX - Apple [-3] {22w} PK: 11

23. Alex Warren/Joe Jonas - Burning Down [-3] {10w} PK: 14

22. David Guetta/Alphaville/Ava Max - Forever Young [-5] {8w} PK: 11

21. Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm Sorry [-2] {5w} PK: 11

20. Tate McRae - 2 hands [+10] {8w} PK: 20

19. LISA - Moonlit Floor [-5] {11w} PK: 13

18. Damiano David - Born With A Broken Heart [+9] {11w} PK: 18

17. Gigi Perez - Sailor Song [+7] {10w} PK: 17

16. Cynthia Erivo/Ariana Grande - Defying Gravity [-1] {6w} PK: 15

15. Morgan Wallen - Love Somebody [+1] {11w} PK: 14

14. Gracie Abrams - Close To You [-10] {29w} PK: 2

13. Ariana Grande - Popular [=] {6w} PK: 13

12. Meghan Trainor - Criminals [-2] {16w} PK: 10

11. Shaboozey - Good News [+7] {8w} PK: 11

10. The Weeknd - Dancing In The Flames [-3] {17w} PK: 6

9. Sabrina Carpenter - Bed Chem [-3] {4w} PK: 6

8. Jelly Roll - I Am Not Okay [+3] {15w} PK: 6

7. Gracie Abrams - That's So True [+5] {8w} PK: 7

6. Myles Smith - Stargazing [+3] {24w} PK: 4

5. Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club [+3] {8w} PK: 4

4. Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER [+1] {32w} [3 weeks at #1]

3. Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile [-1] {21w} [4 weeks at #1]

2. Sabrina Carpenter - Taste [-1] {20w} [5 weeks at #1]

1. ROSÉ/Bruno Mars - APT. [+2] {12w} [1 week at #1]


Biggest Jump Of The Week: Tate McRae - 2 hands [+10]

Biggest DRRRRRRROP!!! Of The Week: Taylor Swift - I Can Do It With A Broken Heart [-12]


5 Oldest Songs

  1. Dasha - Austin {42w}
  2. Tie between Hozier - Too Sweet and Benson Boone - Beautiful Things {41w}
  3. Teddy Swims - The Door {39w}
  4. Taylor Swift - I Can Do It With A Broken Heart {37w}
  5. Shaboozey - A Bar Song (Tipsy) {36w}

Friday, January 10, 2025

Paul Russell (3) - Ethan's Top 10 - Jan 10, 2025

 


https://www.crownnote.com/charts/zestpond/ethans-top-10-jan-10-2025


Uh-huh, you got me hooked


Exits:

  • ROSÉ/Bruno Mars - APT. (#10) (3 weeks at #1)
  • Crash Adams - Optimist (#9) (1 week at #1)
  • Hightide - Saturday Sunshine (#5)


Last week's #1 song: Tori Kelly - thing u do (1 week at #1)

10: Jelly Roll - Run It (-6) (1 week at #1)

9: Connor Price - Back on Tour (-2)

8: Flo Rida/ENHYPEN/Paul Russell - Confessions (Debut)


Throwback Pick: Red Hot Chili Peppers - Give It Away (1991)


7: All Time Low - Dear Maria, Count Me In (ATL's Version) (Reentry)

6: Sub-Radio - Onto Me (+2)


Throwback Pick: Carly Rae Jepsen - Julien (2019)


5: Games We Play - She's The Girl (+1)

4: Franz Ferdinand - Hooked (Debut)


Throwback Pick: Franz Ferdinand - This Fire (2004)


3: RAYE - Oscar Winning Tears (=)

2: Tori Kelly - thing u do (-1) (1 week at #1)

1: Paul Russell - Eat Pray Love (+1) (3 weeks at #1)


Bubbling Under:

  • All Time Low - Damned if I Do Ya, Damned if I Don't (ATL's Version)
  • The Wrecks - Always, Everytime
  • Henry And The Waiter - Child
  • Porter Robinson - Cheerleader (Reentry)


Last year's top 5: 

  1. New Rules - NOPE! (+2) (1/1 week at #1)
  2. Bowling for Soup - Hey Mario (+10)
  3. People R Ugly - BRAIN DEAD (+4)
  4. Knox - Not the 1975 (-3) (6/6 weeks at #1)
  5. Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Murder on the Dancefloor (Debut) (0/1 week at #1)


Last year's debuts: 

  • Sophie Ellis-Bextor - Murder on the Dancefloor (#5)
  • Em Beihold - 12345 (#9)
  • blink-182 - ONE MORE TIME (#10)
  • Bruce Melodie/Shaggy - When She's Around (#11)
  • Ariana Grande - yes, and? (#13)
  • Ella Henderson/Rudimental - Alibi (#14)
  • Crash Adams - Good Side (#15)

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter (5) - Week of Jan 4, 2025



Hey guys! Wow, it's hard to believe it's already 2025, time just flies by. This marks my 4th calendar year of writing countdown reviews, which is just insane. Thank you guys for all the support all these years, it really means a lot to me. Yeah, this was not a very good week because Sabrina the Clown decided to return to #1 this week, which also marks something that hasn't happened on the weekend countdown since 2018, which I will get into later. Finally, the 2016 ultimate rank is finally finished, you can check it out here: https://zestpond.blogspot.com/p/2016-ultimate-rank.html. I've already begun work on the 2024 ultimate rank, which should hopefully be done the next few weeks.


Before we get to this week's fresh 30, let's say goodbye to the songs leaving the countdown: 

Oh wait, there are none...


Last week's #1 song: Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile [4 weeks at #1]

30. Tate McRae - 2 hands [-1] {7w} PK: 23

29. Jack Harlow - Hello Miss Johnson [+1] {6w} PK: 24

28. Addison Rae - Diet Pepsi [-2] {16w} PK: 20

27. Damiano David - Born With A Broken Heart [=] {10w} PK: 19

26. Kendrick Lamar/SZA - luther [+2] {5w} PK: 26

25. KATSEYE - Touch [-1] {13w} PK: 23

24. Gigi Perez - Sailor Song [+1] {9w} PK: 24

23. Tate McRae - It's ok I'm ok [-1] {16w} PK: 13

22. Teddy Swims - Bad Dreams [+1] {3w} PK: 22

21. Charli XCX - Apple [-4] {21w} PK: 11

20. Alex Warren/Joe Jonas - Burning Down [-2] {9w} PK: 14

19. Gracie Abrams - I Love You, I'm Sorry [+2] {4w} PK: 11

18. Shaboozey - Good News [-6] {7w} PK: 12

17. David Guetta/Alphaville/Ava Max - Forever Young [+3] {5w} PK: 11

16. Morgan Wallen - Love Somebody [-2] {10w} PK: 14

15. Cynthia Erivo/Ariana Grande - Defying Gravity [+4] {5w} PK: 15

14. LISA - Moonlit Floor [-1] {10w} PK: 13

13. Ariana Grande - Popular [+3] {5w} PK: 13

12. Gracie Abrams - That's So True [-1] {7w} PK: 11

11. Jelly Roll - I Am Not Okay [-1] {14w} PK: 6

10. Meghan Trainor - Criminals [+5] {13w} PK: 10

9. Myles Smith - Stargazing [-1] {23w} PK: 4

8. Chappell Roan - Pink Pony Club [+1] {7w} PK: 4

7. The Weeknd - Dancing In The Flames [-1] {16w} PK: 6

6. Sabrina Carpenter - Bed Chem [+1] {3w} PK: 6

5. Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER [=] {31w} [3 weeks at #1]

4. Gracie Abrams - Close To You [=] {28w} PK: 2

3. ROSÉ/Bruno Mars - APT. [=] {11w} PK: 3

2. Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile [-1] {20w} [4 weeks at #1]

1. Sabrina Carpenter - Taste [+1] {19w} [5 weeks at #1]


Debuts: 



Countdown Extra: Crash Adams - Optimist

Biggest Jump Of The Week: Meghan Trainor - Criminals [+5]

Biggest DRRRRRRROP!!! Of The Week: Shaboozey - Good News [-6]

Last year's #1 song: Tate McRae - greedy (8/11 long weeks at #1)

Favorite song last year: Knox - Not The 1975

Least favorite song last year: Jack Harlow - Lovin On Me

Most missed song: Toploader - Dancing in the Moonlight (2000)

Recommendation for Hits 1: Connor Price - Back on Tour


5 Oldest Songs

  1. Billie Eilish - BIRDS OF A FEATHER {31w}
  2. Gracie Abrams - Close To You {28w}
  3. Myles Smith - Stargazing {23w}
  4. Charli XCX - Apple {21w}
  5. Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile {20w}


Hitbound

Twenty One Pilots - The Line [7]

SZA - Drive [3]

almost monday - can't slow down [10]

Ariana Grande/Cynthia Erivo - What Is This Feeling? [Debut]

RAYE - Oscar Winning Tears [4]

The Marías - No One Noticed [8]

Kesha - DELUSIONAL [2]

TWICE/Megan Thee Stallion - Strategy [4]

Crash Adams - Optimist [5]

Nessa Barrett - PINS AND NEEDLES [Debut]

SZA - BMF [2]

Lola Young - Messy [4]

ROSÉ - drinks or coffee [2]

Dasha - Bye Bye Bye [11]

Griff - last night's mascara [9]

Balu Brigada - So Cold [15]


We have yet another Wicked song from Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo called What Is This Feeling. This is quite fun and is probably my favorite song from the Wicked soundtrack so far. Hopefully this can become a hit.

Ok no one asked for more forgettable Nessa Barrett crap. She replaces herself with PINS AND NEEDLES. I guess this is slightly better than MUSTANG BABY, but it's still not that great.

Is So Cold just gonna pull a Bad Feeling now?


Exits:

Nessa Barrett/Artemas - MUSTANG BABY [7]

Jonah Marais/Ryan Lewis - Slow Motion [7]

RIP to Slow Motion, and good riddance to MUSTANG BABY.


Abyss

JENNIE - Mantra

Lady Gaga - Disease

Myles Smith - Nice To Meet You

DJ Lucas Beat/Jason Derulo/Sia - You Can Do Anything

Megan Moroney - Am I Okay?

Eminem/Jelly Roll - Somebody Save Me

Akon - Akon's Beautiful Day

Harry Styles - Daylight


Welp, this marks Daylight's 4th calendar year of being in the abyss. Congrats, I guess?


What Is This Blurb?

No exits this week, so nothing to talk about there.

When Spyder announced Hello Miss Johnson for #30, it played for a few seconds then suddenly switched to 2 hands. Same thing happened when he announced 2 hands at #29. Did Hits 1 suddenly decide to swap their places after the countdown was already recorded?

Nice to see Criminals enter the top 10.

BIRDS OF A FEATHER has been in the top 5 since September 14 and the top 10 since August 10. Is this ever gonna go away?

Ok, seriously, why did Taste jump back up to #1? No one asked for this. This was bottom 5 in airplay all week. We don't need overplayed 2024 crap still being #1 in 2025. It's time for a new song to hit #1. Good riddance to this song, and to Sabrina the Clown. Also, this marks the first time a song has had 4 different runs at #1 since Panic! At The Disco - High Hopes in December 2018, so congrats I guess.

That's all for now, see you all next week!


Poll of the week results:

Best Top 5 Song This Week in 2020?

  1. All Time Low/Demi Lovato/blackbear - Monsters: 33.33 % (5 votes)
  2. Dua Lipa/DaBaby - Levitating: 26.67 % (4 votes)
  3. Ariana Grande - positions: 20 % (3 votes)
  4. Billie Eilish - Therefore I Am: 13.33 % (2 votes)
  5. Harry Styles - Golden: 6.67 % (1 vote)


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