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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jun 23, 2013 17:13:21 GMT -5
Based on my personal charts from 1999-present.
The following just missed my top 100:
125. JoJo 124. Declan Galbraith 123. David Usher 122. Foo Fighters 121. Jason Mraz 120. Whitney Houston 119. Good Charlotte 118. Uncle Kracker 117. James Blunt 116. Sara Bareilles 115. Craig David 114. Marianas Trench 113. Duran Duran 112. Adele 111. Collective Soul 110. Selena Gomez 109. Demi Lovato 108. State of Shock 107. David Cook 106. Fefe Dobson 105. TLC 104. Mya 103. Dido 102. Soul Decision 101. Shaggy
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Post by JessieLou on Jun 23, 2013 17:29:30 GMT -5
125. JoJo 122. Foo Fighters 120. Whitney Houston 113. Duran Duran 112. Adele 111. Collective Soul 110. Selena Gomez 109. Demi Lovato 106. Fefe Dobson 105. TLC 104. Mya 103. Dido 102. Soul Decision YAY these Adele is #112 for you and #4 for me, and you actually charted her during the 19 era! How does that work?
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jun 24, 2013 13:37:36 GMT -5
^^ Remember, when you charted her "21" singles, they lasted FOREVER. Plus, the only "19" single I charted was "Chasing Pavements" and it didn't even go top 20! 100. Chantal KreviazukKicking off the top 100 is Canadian singer Chantal Kreviazuk! While these days she's best known for writing songs for others, such as Avril Lavigne, Gwen Stefani, Kelly Clarkson, David Cook, Carrie Underwood and Kate Voegele, she's had an impressive career as a singer as well. The first album that hit during my chart era was "Colour Moving And Still", and that, along with her next two albums, make up the output for this entry. While she has not made my chart since 2007, she still manages to remain top 100! - Before You - In This Life - Time - Wonderful - Ghosts Of You 99. Mandy MooreShe got her start in 1999 with the single "Candy" at age 15, and was one the most popular teen-pop princesses of the late 90's and early 00's. As Mandy Moore got older, her music matured as well, and her last couple albums definitely show it - you wouldn't know it's the same singer almost! While she hasn't had an album since 2009, she's been busy acting ever since. - I Wanna Be With You - Crush - Cry - Have A Little Faith In Me - Extraordinary 98. SwitchfootAt #98 is prolific California-based Christian rock band Switchfoot! They broke through in 2003 with their album "The Beautiful Letdown", and have kept going at it ever since! Their five most recent albums all contributed to this position, with 2010 hit "Your Love Is A Song" being my all-time favourite from them. - Meant To Live - Dare You To Move - Stars - We Are One Tonight - Your Love Is A Song 97. Sugar RaySticking with the California bands here, these guys have a catchy pop/rock feel that has carried them through an impressive career! While I did really enjoy "Fly" pre-chart era, the first song to hit on my chart, "Every Morning", was a #1 hit and one of my favourites of 1999. Their success continued for a few more years after that with their most recent chart appearance in 2009. They continue to tour, mostly with other 90's bands. - Every Morning - Someday - Falls Apart - When It's Over - Mr. Bartender (It's So Easy) 96. AerosmithWhile the bulk of Aerosmith's career, and indeed most of their biggest hits, were released between 1973 and 1998, they still managed to rank in my top 100 artists since 1999! While "Jaded" was one of my favourite hits of 2001, their latest album, "Music From Another Dimension", really brought them back into prominence in my chart era, including a duet with Carrie Underwood, and the #1 hit "What Could Have Been Love", which is now one of my all-time favourites from them. Quite impressive for a bunch of old fogeys! - Jaded - Devil's Got A New Disguise - Legendary Child - What Could Have Been Love - Can't Stop Lovin' You 95. Flo RidaIf you'd told me 5 years ago that Flo Rida would make my top 100 artists of my chart era, I would've said you were crazy! I really hated his debut single "Low", but ended up generally liking him starting with "Right Round". Songs like "Club Can't Handle Me" and "Wild Ones" have kept this Florida-based rapper on a hot streak, and if he continues to release catchy songs like this, he can only go up from here! - Right Round - Club Can't Handle Me - Good Feeling - Wild Ones - Whistle 94. Ne-YoOne of the busiest singer-songwriters in recent years, Ne-Yo has both recorded music that he sings himself and has written for artists such as BeyoncΓ©, Rihanna, and many others. Five albums counted towards this ranking, but my favourite from him was his single from earlier this year, "Forever Now", which became his first #1 on my chart. - So Sick - Hate That I Love You - Closer - Beautiful Monster - Forever Now 93. Pussycat DollsOne of the biggest girl groups of the 00's has to be the Pussycat Dolls, the 6-member group turned 5-member group, led by Nicole Scherzinger. While they did not chart higher than #5 during their short chart life, their consistency and lots of memorable songs helped them rank top 100 overall. While I do like several solo Nicole songs, it just doesn't feel the same. - Don't Cha - Stickwitu - Buttons - When I Grow Up - I Hate This Part 92. Gavin DeGrawAmerican singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw got his big break when his song "I Don't Want To Be" was chosen as the theme song from the TV show "One Tree Hill". Singles from three albums contributed to his total (I didn't chart anything from "Free"), with a new album on the way, but my favourite from him is his duet with Colbie Caillat, "We Both Know", which was a huge #1 earlier this year. - I Don't Want To Be - Chariot - In Love With A Girl - We Both Know - Best I Ever Had 91. Smash MouthAmong the many California based rock bands in the late 90's was Smash Mouth, combining retro influences with a modern sound. They broke through with "Walkin' On The Sun" before my chart, but when "All Star" came out, it became a huge #1 hit and my second favourite of 1999. The hits continued for a few more years, including a cover of the Monkees' "I'm A Believer". Their popularity faded, but they came back last year with "Magic", which returned them to the top 10 on my chart. - All Star - Then The Morning Comes - I'm A Believer - Pacific Coast Party - Magic
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Post by JessieLou on Jun 24, 2013 16:03:57 GMT -5
Chantal is good. Always loved Mandy. Switchfoot are meh. Sugar Ray are good. LOVE Aerosmith. Flo Rida is ok. Ne-Yo is meh. PCD are good but I still hate "Don't Cha". Gavin DeGraw is INCREDIBLY overrated. Smash Mouth were good until every song of theirs was from a Disney soundtrack.
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jun 25, 2013 12:49:25 GMT -5
90. HedleyIf there's one Canadian band who's been among the most popular in recent years in their homeland... it has to be Hedley! The band, led by Canadian Idol contestant Jacob Hoggard, have delivered many radio-friendly tunes over the years, and despite heavy overplay at times, have lined up many hits on my chart. They continue to do well, having reached the top 10 last year with "Kiss You Inside Out" and I expect that the hits will continue. - On My Own - Trip - Perfect - One Life - Kiss You Inside Out 89. HoobastankAmong the biggest rock acts of the 00's was Hoobastank, who achieved a streak of hits on the rock charts. They did manage some mainstream success as well, particularly for "The Reason", which was one of the biggest hits of the decade. They still continue to chart on the rock formats today despite not being as successful as they once were, with their latest album "Fight Or Flight" released last year. - Running Away - The Reason - Disappear - If I Were You - So Close, So Far 88. Blink 182Among the biggest of the pop-punk bands has been Blink 182, whose sense of humour gave them a streak of hits in the late 90's and early 00's. My favourite from them, "I Miss You", reached #1 on my chart in 2004. They broke up shortly afterwards, but reunited a few years later and released another album. - What's My Age Again? - All The Small Things - Adam's Song - The Rock Show - I Miss You 87. Alyssa ReidAs a teenager, Canadian singer Alyssa Reid took the world by storm and scored several hits on my chart, including three #1's. The former winner of "The Next Star" is now 20 years old and continues to deliver the hits, as "Running Guns" recently hit #1 as well. - If You Are - Alone Again - Talk Me Down - Heartbreak Coverup - Running Guns 86. Stef LangAnother Canadian female singer here, Stef Lang has so far seen 2 commercially released studio albums contribute to her total, "The Underdog" and "Self". However, my personal favourite from her, "Paper Doll", was taken from the "Fighting Mirrors" EP and was my #2 song of 2012. As one of my chart's current top female stars, I feel she's got several more hits to come in the future. - Mr. Immature - Slave2Love - Paper Doll - DNA - Rollin' 85. The OffspringAnother band whose origins are in punk is The Offspring; the legendary Southern California rock band was most dominant in the 1990's, particularly with albums such as "Smash" and "Americana". The latter gave them a #1 hit on my chart with "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)", and they continue to record to this day, having accumulated an impressive repertoire of hits over their long career. - Pretty Fly (For A White Guy) - Why Don't You Get A Job? - Original Prankster - Kristy, Are You Doing Okay? - Cruisin' California (Bumpin' In My Truck) 84. CascadaGerman dance group Cascada has become one of the biggest names in Eurodance music since their inception; songs like "Everytime We Touch" and "Evacuate The Dancefloor" have been among my favourites, with the latter reaching #1 on my chart. They are still around and could very well add to their impressive list of hits. - Everytime We Touch - Evacuate The Dancefloor - Dangerous - Pyromania - Summer Of Love 83. HinderOne rock band that has really divided opinions is Hinder. Personally I feel they've had plenty of good songs with "Lips Of An Angel" being their signature song. Critics may hate them, but I liked enough songs from them to make my top 100 artists of my chart era! - Lips Of An Angel - Better Than Me - Use Me - Without You - The Best Is Yet To Come 82. Vertical HorizonVertical Horizon broke through in the early 2000's with songs like "Everything You Want" and "You're A God", and while I liked those a lot, their biggest hit for me came from an unlikely comeback! The song "The Middle Ground" became my first #1 hit of the 2010's, and remains among my favourites from them to this day. - Everything You Want - You're A God - I'm Still Here - Save Me From Myself - The Middle Ground 81. David GuettaIt's hard to find a hotter name in electronic dance music than David Guetta. The French DJ and producer has worked with many of the top names in the music business, and his albums end up becoming all star affairs. While he has yet to reach #1 on my chart, he's definitely tallied up an impressive streak of hits nonetheless! - Sexy Bitch - Memories - Where Them Girls At - Without You - Turn Me On
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Post by JessieLou on Jun 25, 2013 16:08:44 GMT -5
Hedley and Hoobastank are meh. Was never a big Blink 182 fan. LOL at Alyssa Reid. Stef Lang's song 'Paper Doll' is good. Love The Ofspring. Cascada isn't bad but ALLLLL her songs sound the same. Hinder were good, for, like, two seconds. Vertical Horizon are extremely underrated and 'Everything You Want' and 'You're A God' are still two of my favorite songs ever. LOL at David Guetta.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2013 13:42:11 GMT -5
Sugar Ray! <3
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jun 27, 2013 0:19:16 GMT -5
80. JewelAt #80 is a singer-songwriter who was among the "Lilith Fair"-type females who dominated the 1990's; this dominance was felt in the start of my chart era as the singles from "Spirit" continued to hit the charts. In the 2000's, her success wasn't as great, though she still did manage major hits from three 00's albums. She continues to record to this day, but hasn't had a huge hit on my chart since 2006 and has mostly flopped since though she still has some bright spots. - Hands - Down So Long - Standing Still - Intuition - Again And Again 79. SugababesAt #79 is the group that I can never keep track of who's in it at any time! One of the UK's leading female trios, these ladies mostly charted for me during their second and third line-ups from 2002 to 2008. While they never had a #1 on my chart, they still had an impressive streak of hits going. - Hole In The Head - Ugly - Red Dress - About You Now - Change 78. The WreckersAt #78 is the side project Michelle Branch formed with her friend Jessica Harp, The Wreckers. They released a single studio album, "Stand Still, Look Pretty" in 2006, and it didn't disappoint, despite a more country sound than Michelle's solo work; its single "Leave The Pieces" was my #1 song of 2006. Just how high is Michelle herself? - The Good Kind - Leave The Pieces - My, Oh My - Tennessee - Cigarettes 77. Bryan AdamsWhile most of his hits were in the 1980's and 1990's pre-dating my chart, Canadian legend Bryan Adams has still had an impressive output since! The singles from his "On A Day Like Today" album made my chart in its early days, and he continued on with his 2004 album "Room Service". Not bad for someone whose career had peaked by the time I had a chart! - When You're Gone - Cloud #9 - The Best Of Me - Inside Out - Open Road 76. Carly Rae JepsenOne of the biggest sensations of the past few years has to be Canada's own Carly Rae Jepsen! I must admit that her first album era didn't impress me too much, and as a result, she didn't do too well on my chart. However, when "Call Me Maybe" came out, it quickly became my favourite from her, reaching my top 5 and sticking around as it became a worldwide hit, and she's had several more top 10's since, including "This Kiss" which hit #1. - Call Me Maybe - Good Time - This Kiss - Tonight I'm Getting Over You - Take A Picture 75. Delta GoodremAustralian singer Delta Goodrem has had much success in her homeland and on my chart too, she's had several big hits. Since her debut a little over a decade ago, she's had many hits, including a #1, "In This Life", in 2007. She came back last year and picked up as if she was never away. - Lost Without You - Out Of The Blue - A Little Too Late - In This Life - Sitting On Top Of The World 74. CreedIn the late 90's and early 00's, pop and rock fans could not escape the songs of Creed. The first of their albums to hit my chart era ("My Own Prison" was pre-chart) was "Human Clay" which included two major hits; the "Weathered" album carried on the success. While they broke up and reunited for a comeback album, it failed to achieve the same heights as their previous work. - Higher - With Arms Wide Open - My Sacrifice - One Last Breath - Rain 73. Faber DriveCanadian band Faber Drive has had several hits in their homeland, in varying styles from pop/rock to a more dance-oriented sound. I think they were generally best at the start of their career, with "When I'm With You" topping my chart in 2008, though they do continue to reach my chart fairly regularly. - Tongue Tied - When I'm With You - G-Get Up And Dance! - You And I Tonight - Life Is Waiting 72. Mary J. BligeOne of the leading ladies in R&B music has been Mary J. Blige. The veteran singer has had several urban and pop smash hits, and while I enjoy her 90's music, I feel she got even better in the 2000's. Songs like "Family Affair" and "Be Without You" were multi-format smashes that hit big on my chart, and she's continued to hit my chart regularly to this day. - Family Affair - No More Drama - Be Without You - Just Fine - I Am 71. Robbie WilliamsWhile I did enjoy Robbie Williams in Take That, I felt he really hit his strides as a solo artist. One of the UK's most successful stars of all time, he's also had an impressive output on my chart with "Millennium" hitting #1 and having several other top 10's. While I do think his quality has started to slip, he still can do decent music from time to time. - Millennium - Angels - Rock DJ - Supreme - Feel
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jun 28, 2013 2:06:04 GMT -5
70. Leona LewisAt #70 is one of the most successful UK X-Factor contestants to date, Leona Lewis! "Bleeding Love" was a huge worldwide hit that made the same kind of impact on my chart, and she managed a few more hits after this over the next few years, including a hit from the "Avatar" movie. Sadly, she's been flopping over the past few years, and my interest in her has declined as well... but she had enough good songs to rank this high at least! - Bleeding Love - Better In Time - Forgive Me - Happy - I See You 69. AnastaciaHere we have Anastacia, an American singer who is far more popular in Europe! I got into her with "I'm Outta Love" but it was her 2004 self-titled album that really got me into her; it remains among my favourites to this day. She continues to chart to this day and has put out many memorable songs throughout her career. - I'm Outta Love - Left Outside Alone - Sick and Tired - Welcome To My Truth - Everything Burns 68. Our Lady PeaceOur Lady Peace got their start in the 1990's on Canadian rock radio; their first two albums remain staples on rock stations. The hits continued into the 2000's, and "Somewhere Out There", their international breakthrough, spent 4 weeks at #1 on my chart. A few other hits followed, but nothing like what they had up until that point. - Life - Somewhere Out There - Innocent - Where Are You - All You Did Was Save My Life 67. Hilary DuffBefore there were other current Disney teen princesses, there was Lizzie McGuire a.k.a. Hilary Duff. She had among the best streaks of pure pop hits of the 2000's, including the #1 hit "So Yesterday" and several other top 10's. While she hasn't charted in over 4 years, hopefully she'll be back soon! - So Yesterday - Come Clean - Fly - With Love - Stranger 66. The KillersLas Vegas indie rockers The Killers got off to a very strong start with their debut album "Hot Fuss" and its hit singles, including the #1 hit "Mr. Brightside". Their second album, "Sam's Town" also had a strong streak of hits... however, after that I lost interest and pretty much everything after that flopped. Still, based on how good their first two albums were, it's a well-earned position! - Mr. Brightside - All These Things That I've Done - When You Were Young - Bones - Read My Mind 65. Lenny KravitzLenny Kravitz was already well-renowned with his mix of rock, funk and soul in the 1990's, and my chart started just as his career was at new highs with his "5" album and its hit singles. While Lenny hasn't had a #1 on my chart (his highest peak is #5), he's still managed a lot of chart hits up until just a couple years back, and likely he will be back in the future too! - Fly Away - American Woman - Again - Where Are We Runnin' - I'll Be Waiting 64. Colbie CaillatWith a breezy, laid back sound inspired by her life in Southern California, Colbie Caillat took the world by storm in 2007 with singles such as "Bubbly" and "Realize". She so far has three #1 hits to her credit, including two that spent 4 weeks there; "I Never Told You" and her duet with Gavin DeGraw, "We Both Know". Indeed, the future still looks bright for her to have more hits! - Bubbly - Realize - Fallin' For You - I Never Told You - We Both Know 63. John MayerAmong the best male singer-songwriters of my chart's era has been John Mayer. He got off to a good start with his "Room For Squares" album, which I still think is his best, and while he's generally been hit or miss since, songs like "Bigger Than My Body", "Half Of My Heart" and "Heartbreak Warfare" have really impressed me. He has a new album coming this year, hopefully it has some future hits on it! - No Such Thing - Your Body Is A Wonderland - Bigger Than My Body - Heartbreak Warfare - Half Of My Heart 62. ColdplayWhen it comes to the big names in alternative rock in my chart's era, no such list would be complete without Coldplay! The UK's biggest export during this time, while they lack a #1 on my chart, has had no shortage of hits; their biggest, "Clocks", spent 4 weeks at #2 back in 2003. I expect more hits in the future for them! - Yellow - In My Place - Clocks - Speed of Sound - Viva La Vida 61. Black Eyed PeasAt #61 is the Black Eyed Peas, a group that was once credited for bringing a socially conscious and musically innovative side to hip-hop music and the mainstream, as their #1 hit "Where Is The Love?" shows. This entry is pretty much entirely credited to their 2001-06 output, as I feel their music took a huge downturn after that, and now I can't stand what they've turned into, due to their sound becoming extremely generic and overplay ruining their recent songs. - Where Is The Love? - Let's Get It Started - Don't Phunk With My Heart - Don't Lie - Pump It
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2013 18:30:24 GMT -5
The Killers and John Mayer! <3
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Post by Matt on Jun 29, 2013 1:23:22 GMT -5
Omg I'm so slow catching up on this thread. Sooooo many to mention that I love!! I love that Declan Galbraith scraped into the countdown haha - "An Angel" is my all-time fav from him! Chantal Kreviazuk, Mandy Moore, Switchfoot (funnily enough, Mandy seemed to have a bigger hit with 'Only Hope' than they did - damn her acting! ), Smashmouth, Hoobastank, Alyssa Reid (who I didn't know til I saw your chart!), Vertical Horizon (who I stupidly thought used to be Aussie-band Inverigo and just changed their name) Don't mind me, I was just confused with all the 'vert's haha. Invertigo actually were the ones who changed their name to 'Vertigo' so yeah - nevermind Vertical Horizon are WAAAY better Umm where was I? Neyo, Offspring, Cascada, Jewel, Sugababes (CAUGHT UP IN THE RED DRESS!), Bryan Adams, DELTA, Carly-Rae Jepsen, Anastasia, Faber Drive, Leona Lewis and Hilary Duff (who sucked live, but I still like her songs!)
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jun 29, 2013 1:44:16 GMT -5
60. Ricky MartinIn the Latin invasion of 1999, hip-shaking Puerto Rican heartthrob Ricky Martin took the world by storm with "Livin' La Vida Loca", which was one of the biggest hits that year. His mainstream success continued for a few more years after that, in which time he accumulated three #1's on my chart. While he hasn't been as successful since then, he continues to record in both Spanish and English - Livin' La Vida Loca - She's All I Ever Had - Shake Your Bon-Bon - She Bangs - Nobody Wants To Be Lonely 59. ShakiraSticking with the Latin theme, Colombian small-breasted wonder (don't confuse them with mountains!) Shakira also had an impressive streak of hits, with the #1 "Whenever, Wherever" and worldwide anthem "Hips Don't Lie" being among her biggest hits ever. She remains a huge star in the Spanish-language world and beyond. - Whenever, Wherever - Underneath Your Clothes - Objection (Tango) - Don't Bother - Hips Don't Lie 58. Justin TimberlakeAt #58 is Justin Timberlake, who's come out of the shadows of 'N Sync and become a huge star in his own right! He seems to usually work best with Timbaland, who has produced most of his big hits, several of which have reached the top 5 on my chart. "The 20/20 Experience" gave him a long-awaited comeback this year, and it really was about time he came back, and as strong as ever! - Cry Me A River - My Love - What Goes Around Comes Around - LoveStoned - Mirrors 57. Sarah McLachlanCanadian singer Sarah McLachlan, famous for starting her Lilith Fair tour spotlighting several similar-minded female singers, has had several hits on my chart, particularly in the early years. The "Afterglow" album in particular was a favourite of mine. While she hasn't done so well lately, maybe she'll do a new album in 2016 or so? She always seems to have long gaps between albums! - Angel - I Will Remember You - Fallen - Stupid - World On Fire 56. Red Hot Chili PeppersWhile the Red Hot Chili Peppers were already an established name in alternative rock music by the time my chart started, I managed to catch the hits from their "Californication" era which was one of their career highlights. They've continued to hit strong since, with "The Adventures Of Rain Dance Maggie" reaching #1 on my chart. - Scar Tissue - Otherside - Californication - Dani California - The Adventures Of Rain Dance Maggie 55. Sheryl CrowAnother big name who was well-established (and indeed, released her best songs) before I had a chart, Sheryl Crow still had plenty of hits left in her! While the highest she got on my chart was #2, she still had several top 10 hits up until 2005. While she has struggled on my chart since, she has continued to record, most recently in the country genre. - Anything But Down - Soak Up The Sun - Picture - The First Cut Is The Deepest - Good Is Good 54. Girls AloudOne of the UK's biggest girl groups ever has to be Girls Aloud! While they haven't been successful outside their homeland generally, they've managed to make their mark on my chart several times over; despite having several songs that didn't do too well, they had their fair share of top 10 hits as well! They broke up earlier this year, but not before releasing another greatest hits collection with a few new songs that also became hits. - I'll Stand By You - Long Hot Summer - See The Day - Call The Shots - The Loving Kind 53. 'N SyncAmong boyband royalty in the late 90's has to be 'N Sync! The group known for launching the career of their member Justin Timberlake set sales records with their "No Strings Attached" CD and they achieved three #1's on my chart! Since their breakup, several members have done their own thing, but none as successful as Timberlake of course! - Bye Bye Bye - It's Gonna Be Me - This I Promise You - Pop - Gone 52. Barenaked LadiesIf there's any band who has a great sense of humour, it has to be the Barenaked Ladies! Canada's finest already had several hits pre-chart, including their worldwide #1 "One Week", but have still accumulated an impressive streak of hits continuing to this day, including their current top 10 "Boomerang" and #2 hits "Pinch Me" and "You Run Away". - It's All Been Done - Pinch Me - Another Postcard - You Run Away - Boomerang 51. Carrie UnderwoodWhile country isn't normally my genre, Carrie Underwood has been one of the most consistent performers in a genre that normally gets ignored. Since her win on American Idol, she's been a regular on my chart, though it took her several years to finally get the big hits that she's deserved, including two #1's - "There's A Place For Us" and "Blown Away". I feel she's still got many hits ahead of her yet! - Before He Cheats - Wasted - There's A Place For Us - Good Girl - Blown Away
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Post by Matt on Jun 29, 2013 10:25:29 GMT -5
Ricky! My favourite of his by far is his duet with Mya, "Private emotion" Love Shakira's debut single And "Objection (Tango)" Sheryl Crowe, Girls Aloud, Barenaked Ladies (One Week!) and Carrie Underwood, woohoo! Loved "Before He Cheats" and "Remind Me"
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jun 30, 2013 17:09:09 GMT -5
50. Shania TwainAt #50 we have Canadian country singer Shania Twain! She was massively successful during her prime when she had three diamond albums, practically releasing every song from them as singles! Unfortunately, she has not released a studio album in 11 years, but I really liked her back in the day, regularly scoring top 10 hits on my chart, including the #1 hit "I'm Gonna Getcha Good!" - That Don't Impress Me Much - Man! I Feel Like A Woman! - I'm Gonna Getcha Good! - Forever And For Always - Party For Two 49. Linkin ParkIf there's one rock band that's been dominant during my chart's era, it has to be Linkin Park. During their first three studio albums, they had an impressive streak of hits on both rock and pop charts, and also reached the top 10 several times on my chart; however, only "Shadow Of The Day" managed to hit #1. Sadly, their last two albums have been filled with disappointments for me, as they've mostly flopped recently. Despite lead singer Chester Bennington currently working with the Stone Temple Pilots, surely Linkin Park will be back after not long! - In The End - Numb - Breaking The Habit - Shadow Of The Day - New Divide 48. Jessica SimpsonHere's another of the late 90's pop princesses! Jessica Simpson has changed her sound over the years, but it was the era when she starred on the reality show "Newlyweds" when her career started taking off again after briefly flopping. Despite all this, she holds an honour on my chart; despite not being a core artist, her song "A Public Affair" was the first ever to debut at #1 on my chart back in 2006. Hopefully she will have new music out sometime in the future! - I Think I'm In Love With You - Irresistible - With You - Take My Breath Away - A Public Affair 47. EvanescenceA hard rock band with a classically-trained (or if she wasn't, surely sounds like it) female vocalist is a rare breed; however, it was Evanescence's arrival onto the scene that made such a scenario more popular. Amy Lee and her band have so far released three albums, all of which have had two top 10's on my chart; three of these were #1's (the first three listed below) and remain favourites of mine to this day. - Bring Me To Life - My Immortal - Call Me When You're Sober - Lithium - My Heart Is Broken 46. Ashlee SimpsonIn this case of sibling rivalry, big sister Jessica came first, but ultimately, she is outranked by her little sister Ashlee! She quickly came out of her sister's shadow to release some big hits of her own, and on my chart, both sisters had a song in my top 10 of the year 2006! "L.O.V.E." had set records on my chart; it was the first song ever to spend 20 weeks in my top 10 (though the record has since been surpassed), and was my #2 song of 2006. She did attempt a comeback earlier this year, but unfortunately flopped, as her career is pretty much over now. - Pieces Of Me - Shadow - Boyfriend - L.O.V.E. - Little Miss Obsessive 45. No DoubtI've always liked to some extent No Doubt; the Orange County-based band has explored many different genres, starting with a more ska influence, but evolving to include more rhythmic sounds. The "Rock Steady" era had three top 5 hits on my chart, but ultimately, their long-awaited comeback last year with the "Push and Shove" album gave them among their biggest hits yet, including the 5-week #1 "Settle Down". - Hey Baby - Hella Good - Underneath It All - It's My Life - Settle Down 44. Lady GaGaThese days, one of the biggest and most eccentric pop stars has to be Lady GaGa! Few anticipated the impact that she would have; this has also been felt on my chart, as she's had a streak of hits, including two #1's and various other top 10's. Hopefully her new album in the works will carry on with the same quality she has had thus far in her career! - Poker Face - Bad Romance - Telephone - Born This Way - The Edge Of Glory 43. Green DayA true survivor of the 90's punk rock scene has to be Green Day! Following a streak of hits back in the 90's, they stayed strong well into the 2000's, with concept album "American Idiot" becoming their most successful to date, including the huge #1 "Boulevard of Broken Dreams". The success continued in the "21st Century Breakdown" era, and while their latest trilogy was a bold move, it unfortunately did not live up to their expectations. Hopefully they keep making more hits in the future! - Minority - American Idiot - Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Wake Me Up When September Ends - 21 Guns 42. Enrique IglesiasAmong the biggest stars of the "Latin invasion" of the late 90's is Enrique Iglesias! The son of legendary crooner Julio Iglesias has become a huge star in his own right, scoring hits in both English and Spanish. While he has no #1 hits on my chart, his streak of hits, especially from 1999-2004, is one worth remembering, and he continues to hit to this day. - Bailamos - Rhythm Divine - Be With You - Hero - Escape 41. Ryan CabreraTexas-based singer/songwriter Ryan Cabrera has been known for many things through his career; his iconic hairstyle, his celebrity relationships (he's dated both Ashlee Simpson and Lisa of the Veronicas), and of course, his music. Three albums have so far been released; each has had at least two top 10's on my chart, including two #1's from his debut album. A fourth album is currently in the works; two singles from it, "Home" and "I See Love" have both charted in my top 10 already. - On The Way Down - True - Shine On - Enemies - Home
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Post by FreakyFlyBry on Jul 1, 2013 23:53:53 GMT -5
40. Alicia KeysAlicia Keys combined elements of soul and classical piano into her music, and it was a refreshing style when she first came out as debut single "Fallin'" shot straight to #1 on my chart. Her first three albums all had memorable songs, many of which found a place in my top 10. Unfortunately, nothing from the last two albums caught on for me as it just hasn't been as good as her classics. - Fallin' - Gangsta Lovin' - Karma - No One - Like You'll Never See Me Again 39. UsherIn terms of successful R&B males of the past 15 years, it's hard to beat Usher, it seems! His "8701" era was quite successful for me, and while I got extremely sick of him during the "Confessions" era (indeed, I am STILL sick of "Yeah" more than 9 years later), he did manage a #1 with "Burn". It took him seven more years, and collaborations with dance producers such as David Guetta and Swedish House Mafia, to get him back into the top 10, but it was well worth the wait! - U Remind Me - U Got It Bad - Burn - Without You - Numb 38. Mariah CareyAt #38 is a singer who has really been hit or miss for me since the end of the 1990's; at the tail end of that decade, she made my top 10 twice with "Heartbreaker" and her duet with Whitney Houston, "When You Believe". Most of her output since has been very disappointing, leading to numerous flops, but she did manage three more top 10 hits from "The Emancipation Of Mimi", which was generally hailed as her return to form, as demonstrated by the 6 weeks at #1 for "We Belong Together". Earlier this year, her movie hit "Almost Home" was also a top 5 hit. - When You Believe - Heartbreaker - We Belong Together - Don't Forget About Us - Almost Home 37. Rob ThomasAs I was already a fan of Matchbox Twenty, I was intrigued as to how Rob Thomas's solo work would be. Sure enough, he managed it very well, as his solo career has so far given him four #1's on my chart, including the 6-week #1 "This Is How A Heart Breaks". Both of his solo albums so far have been quite good, and hopefully he'll have more stuff that's just as good in the future! - This Is How A Heart Breaks - Ever The Same - Little Wonders - Her Diamonds - Mockingbird 36. Janet JacksonAnother true icon crashes out at #36! Already popular during the 80's and 90's, Janet's success continued into the 00's, with two #1 hits back in 2001. Unfortunately, due to her infamous Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction after that, her career was never the same, but she did get a few more top 10's on my chart. While she hasn't charted in over 3 years, hopefully she will return to record new music soon! - Doesn't Really Matter - All For You - Someone To Call My Lover - Son Of A Gun - Feedback 35. TrainSan Francisco-based soft rock band Train burst onto the scene in the late 1990's, but it was "Drops of Jupiter" that really saw their popularity rise. A few more hits followed, and after a period of flops, came back strong at the start of the decade with "Hey, Soul Sister". They remain successful to this day, with their 2012 hit "Drive By" ranking as their only #1 on my chart so far. - Drops Of Jupiter - Calling All Angels - Ordinary - Drive By - Bruises 34. DaughtryOne thing that Chris Daughtry has done, along with his eponymous band, is outsell most of the actual winners of American Idol! He has proven that even runners-up have a shot at hits, and Daughtry indeed had many with a debut album giving them five top 5's on my chart, including 2 #1's. They continue to record music to this day, with a recent live Phil Collins cover reaching my top 10 this year. - It's Not Over - Home - Over You - Life After You - Crawling Back To You 33. Simple PlanThe highest act without a #1 on my chart, Canadian pop/punkers Simple Plan have nonetheless given us a streak of hits stretching back a decade! Despite the lack of a #1, they've still had many top 10's and songs that sounded great live when I finally saw them last year. Who knows, maybe they will finally get their long-awaited, hard-earned #1 on their next album? - Addicted - Untitled - When I'm Gone - Your Love Is A Lie - Jet Lag 32. Natasha BedingfieldThe top British artist on my chart in its history is Natasha Bedingfield... she debuted strong with her "Unwritten" album and quickly overshadowed the previous success of her big brother Daniel. The success continued, and has given her two #1's and several other top 5's. Over the past few years, it seems like she's been more present on songs for other artists rather than for herself, as songs from Simple Plan, Lifehouse and Rascal Flatts have featured Natasha's vocals. - These Words - Unwritten - Pocketful of Sunshine - Angel - Strip Me 31. SantanaBack in the 1970's and 1980's, Mexican guitarist Carlos Santana and his eponymous band revolutionized Latin-influenced rock styles and gave us many classic hits that remain popular to this day. Fast forward to 1999 and Santana teams up with many of the hot young stars of the day, a formula that would span his next few albums. Among his collaborators have included Rob Thomas, Steven Tyler, Chad Kroeger and Michelle Branch; overall Santana has had five #1's on my chart. - Smooth - Maria Maria - Why Don't You And I - I'm Feeling You - Just Feel Better
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