"Ordinary" by Alex Warren holds at #1 for a 5th week in a row. Halfway through the year, we've had three songs holding on to #1 for more than 4 weeks now, which doesn't leave much space for other songs to hit the top.
Only one song debuts on the chart this week. "Sapphire" is the latest single by Ed Sheeran to chart. It's at #20 while Ed's two other tracks are posted at #12, "Old Phone" and #4 "Azizam," which is a former #1 record.
A couple more videos appear below:
Iam Tongi's "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" from the Lilo & Stitch movie soundtrack moves up to #9 this week.
Marina's "Butterfly" moved from last week's #20 debut position to #13 this week. The track is off her new album Princess of Power.
This week's Current Top 20 can be heard on Spotify! It is presented in countdown mode, starting at #20 and counting down to #1.
They are happy for “Angry”... the first single off their new, upcoming album Hackney Diamonds, scheduled for release this coming Friday, October 20.
The Rolling Stones hit song “Angry”, the first single off Hackney Diamonds, is holding the #1 position for the sixth consecutive week on Mel’s Current Top 20 chart. It shows no signs of slowing down.
It’s worth noting that “Angry” made an impressive debut at #1 six weeks ago and has maintained its top spot ever since. This achievement is particularly noteworthy because no other song has ever debuted at #1 on the Current Top 20, except for The Rolling Stones’ 2020 hit “Living in a Ghost Town.” At that time, the chart was reset after a few years of inactivity.
This week’s Current Top 20 features an impressive lineup of rock tracks, with five of them claiming spots in the Top 5. Alongside “Angry” at #1, we have The Linda Lindas “Resolution/Revolution” at #2, Stephen Sanchez’s “Be More” at #3, U2’s “Atomic City” at #4, and The Dollyrots’ “Night Owl” at #5. This abundance of rock hits in the top 5 is a rare occurrence for the chart.
In addition to “Angry”, The Rolling Stones also placed the second single, “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” on the chart last week, debuting at #18. This week the song moved up to #14. Accompanied by Lady Gaga on additional vocals and Stevie Wonder on keyboards, “Sweet Sounds of Heaven” is destined for the Top 10 on Mel’s Current Top 20 chart.
Some fresh additions to the Current Top 20 include *NSYNC’s “Better Place” debuting at #19 and Lauren Daigle’s “These Are The Days” entering at #20. These new singles bring a fresh dynamic to the chart and offer listeners a diverse range of musical styles.
Overall, The Rolling Stones’ “Angry” continues to reign supreme on Mel’s Current Top 20 playlist, showcasing the band’s enduring popularity. With a strong presence of rock hits in the top 5, this week’s chart reflects the diverse musical landscape and the ongoing evolution of the chart.
In the meantime the wait is almost over for their new Hackney Diamonds album.
In 1991, I shifted from mainstream top 40 music to more alternative rock music. This was the year that pop music transitioned to more rap and hip hop songs, hence the transition to alternative rock.
The songs on my Top 100 Hits of 1991 were all popular for different reasons.
Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was a cultural phenomenon that helped define the grunge movement and generation. It turned out to be the band's first and only #1 hit and became their signature song.
"Valerie Loves Me" by Material Issue was a catchy power pop song that started the band's foray into titles named after women. R.E.M.'s "Losing My Religion" was a more thoughtful and introspective song that resonated with many people in 1991.
Prince and the New Power Generation's "Cream" was a danceable and funky rock track that was perfect for parties. "Caribbean Blue" by Enya was a beautiful and ethereal ballad that transported listeners to another world.
Seal's "Crazy" was a soulful and passionate love song that was sure to stir emotions, while EMF's "Unbelievable" was a quirky and experimental track that was ahead of its time.
"Justified and Ancient" by The KLF and Tammy Wynette was a strange and unexpected collaboration that merged dance, funk and country into an unexpected but memorable hit.
Sting's "All This Time" was a moving and heartfelt ballad about love and loss.
Yes, 1991 was a year of great musical transition. The rise of grunge and alternative rock challenged the dominance of synth-pop and hair metal, while hip hop and R&B continued to evolve. Meanwhile, genres like electronica and world music were also gaining ground.
Cannons' "Hurricane" turned out to be my favorite song of 2022, despite ending up only at #6 for my Top 100 Hits of 2022 chart.
Songs Per Year From the Start of My Life
Once again re-visiting my list of Top Songs per year of my life. I took the opportunity to revise the list once again, adding the 2022 entry and replacing the one from 2016.
It was very hard choosing just one song, per year since the start of my life. Many classic songs from every year had to be left off. Some songs you may know and recognize as classics. Many were big Top 40 hits, with several going to #1.
Others were just #1 in my mind, but I love em to this day. So check the list out and listen to the Spotify Playlist provided at the end of the chart.
Have a great day!
Top Songs of My Lifetime
One song for each year of my life: 1957 to 2020.
Personal favorites or significant songs to pop music history.
Updated March 12, 2023.
Year - Title - Artist
1957 - Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
1958 - Summertime Blues - Eddie Cochran
1959 - Sweet Nothins - Brenda Lee
1960 - The Twist - Chubby Checker
1961 - Travelin' Man - Ricky Nelson
1962 - Soldier Boy - The Shirelles
1963 - Rhythm of the Rain - The Cascades
1964 - A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles
1965 - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
1966 - I Fought the Law - Bobby Fuller Four
1967 - Let's Live For Today - The Grass Roots
1968 - Hey Jude - The Beatles
1969 - Honky Tonk Woman - The Rolling Stones
1970 - Let It Be - The Beatles
1971 - Joy to the World - Three Dog Night
1972 - American Pie - Don McLean
1973 - Crocodile Rock - Elton John
1974 - Band On The Run - Paul McCartney & Wings
1975 - Philadelphia Freedom - Elton John
1976 - Rhiannon (Will You Ever Win) - Fleetwood Mac
1977 - Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
1978 - Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees
1979 - My Sharona - The Knack
1980 - (Just Like) Starting Over - John Lennon & Yoko Ono
1981 - The Break Up Song - Greg Kihn Band
1982 - I Love Rock n Roll - Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
1983 - Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
1984 - When Doves Cry - Prince & the Revolution
1985 - Money For Nothing - Dire Straits
1986 - Papa Don't Preach - Madonna
1987 - Just Like Heaven - The Cure
1988 - Sweet Child o' Mine - Guns And Roses
1989 - Lovesong - The Cure
1990 - Black Velvet - Alannah Myles
1991 - Valerie Loves Me - Material Issue
1992 - Smells Like Teen Spirit - Nirvana
1993 - Dreamlover - Mariah Carey
1994 - Because the Night - 10,000 Maniacs
1995 - Kiss From A Rose - Seal
1996 - Don't Speak - No Doubt
1997 - Tubthumping - Chumbawamba
1998 - The Way - Fastball
1999 - Maria - Blondie
2000 - Smooth - Santana featuring Rob Thomas
2001 - Island in the Sun - Weezer
2002 - Hella Good - No Doubt
2003 - Stacy's Mom - Fountains Of Wayne
2004 - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams - Green Day
2005 - Love In A Trashcan - The Raveonettes
2006 - Dani California - Red Hot Chili Peppers
2007 - Phantom Limb - The Shins
2008 - Pork and Beans - Weezer
2009 - I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
2010 - Need You Now - Lady Antebellum
2011 - Paradise - Coldplay
2012 - Drive By - Train
2013 - Change - Churchill
2014 - Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
2015 - Hello - Adele
2016 - Spirits - The Strumbellas
2017 - Shape of You - Ed Sheeran
2018 - Perfect - Ed Sheeran
2019 - Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi
2020 - Living in a Ghost Town - The Rolling Stones
2021 - Save Your Tears (remix) - The Weeknd with Ariana Grande
2022 - Hurricane - Cannons
Whatever song emerges in 2023 as my favorite will be added to this list later.
6. Save Your Tears (remix & single) - The Weeknd & Ariana Grande - 5
7. Brutal - Olivia Rodrigo - 9
8. Leave The Door Open - Silk Sonic - 7
9. Nothing Else Matters (featuring....) - Miley Cyrus - 11
10. Solar Power - Lorde - 12
11. Lost - Maroon 5 - 13
12. PinkTop - The Volunteers - 14
13. All I Know So Far - Pink - 10
14. Kiss - IMY2 - 8
15. Renegade (featuring Taylor Swift) - Big Red Machine - 16
16. Wrecked - Imagine Dragons - 19
17. Run Baby Run - Southern Culture on the Skids - 20
18. The Worst Country Song of All Time - Brantley Gilbert - NEW
19. Missing Piece - Vance Joy - 15
20. The Way We Used to Be - Journey - NEW
CHART NOTES
Olivia Rodrigo holds at #1 for the 4th week with "Good 4 U." Ed Sheeran moves up to #2 with "Bad Habits" while John Mayer breaks into the top 5 with "Last Train Home."
Brantley Gilbert and his friends debut at #18 with the country hit "The Worst Country Song of All Time." It comes in at #18. The song is my current #1 song on my Country 5 + 5 chart.
The rock band Journey is back with a new single... "The Way It Used to Be" at #20. The way Journey used to be was when Steve Perry was the lead vocalist. 😁
Mel’s Current Top 20 Significant songs that you don't care about.
As of July 1, 2021
TW - Song Title - Artist - LW
1.Good 4 U - Olivia Rodrigo- 2 2. All I Know So Far - Pink - 1 3. Save Your Tears (remix & single) - The Weeknd & Ariana Grande - 3 4. Run - OneRepublic - 4 5. Kiss - IMY2 - 6 6. Higher Power - Coldplay - 7 7. Electric - Katy Perry - 5 8. Leave The Door Open - Silk Sonic - 8 9. Last Train Home - John Mayer - 10 10. Missing Piece - Vance Joy - 11 11. Brutal - Olivia Rodrigo - 13 12. Chosen Family - Rina Sawayama & Elton John - 12 13. Butter - BTS - 9 14. Lost - Maroon 5 - 15 15. Solar Power - Lorde - 18 16. Deja Vu - Olivia Rodrigo - 16 17. Mr. Perfectly Fine (Taylor's Version) - Taylor Swift - 14 18. Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran - NEW 19. I Want Love - Jessie J - NEW 20. PinkTop - The Volunteers - NEW
CHART NOTES
"Good 4 U" by Olivia Rodrigo is the new #1 song on the Current Top 20. It bumps up from last week's #2 position. Pink's "All I Know So Far" run at the top ended after two weeks.
Breaking into the top 5 we see IMY2's biggest single on this chart so far. It's "Kiss", one of several original singles released in the past two years by the well known YouTube cover band. "Kiss" is at #5 up from last week's #6.
Three songs make their chart debuts. They include Ed Sheeran's "Bad Habits" at #18, Jessie J's "I Want Love" at #19 and The Volunteers, a Korean alternative rock band at #20 with "PinkTop."
The Volunteers "PinkTop" @ #20.
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Last Week's Chart
Mel’s Current Top 20 Significant songs that you don't care about.
As of June 24, 2021
TW - Song Title - Artist - LW
1. All I Know So Far - Pink - 1 2. Good 4 U - Olivia Rodrigo - 3 3. Save Your Tears (remix & single) - The Weeknd & Ariana Grande - 2 4. Run - OneRepublic - 6 5. Electric - Katy Perry - 4 6. Kiss - IMY2 - 8 7. Higher Power - Coldplay - 7 8. Leave The Door Open - Silk Sonic - 5 9. Butter - BTS - 9 10. Last Train Home - John Mayer - 12 11. Missing Piece - Vance Joy - 13 12. Chosen Family - Rina Sawayama & Elton John - 11 13. Brutal - Olivia Rodrigo - 17 14. Mr. Perfectly Fine (Taylor's Version) - Taylor Swift - 10 15. Lost - Maroon 5 - 19 16. Deja Vu - Olivia Rodrigo - 16 17. Getting Old Sucks - Bowling For Soup - 18 18. Solar Power - Lorde - NEW 19. Racist, Sexist Boy - The Linda Lindas - 14 20. Follow You - Imagine Dragons - 15
Significant songs that you don't care about.
Posted January 14, 2021 - Week of January 17
TW - Song Title - Artist - LW
1. Willow - Taylor Swift- 1
2. Find My Way - Paul McCartney - 5
3. Tick Tock (featuring 24kGoldn) - Clean Bandit & Mabel - 3
4. Mood - 24KGoldn f/Iann Dior - 4
5. Let Me Reintroduce Myself - Gwen Stefani - 6
6. Something in Your Eyes - Steps - 2
7. Afterglow - Ed Sheeran - 8
8. No Body, No Crime - Taylor Swift featuring HAIM - 18
9. Change - Pale Waves - 14
10. Dig - Fanny Lumsden - 12
11. What's Your Country Song - Thomas Rhett - 7
12. Shot in the Dark - AC/DC - 9
13. Kings & Queens - Ava Max - 10
14. Here's To The Nights - Ringo Starr - 19
15. What The Future Holds - Steps - 13
16. Realize - AC/DC - 20
17. Golden - Harry Styles - 11
18. Treat People With Kindness - Harry Styles - NEW
19. Anyone - Justin Bieber - NEW
20. No Son of Mine - Foo Fighters - NEW
CHART NOTES:Taylor Swift holds at #1 for the third consecutive week with her hit "Willow". The track taken from the Evermore album is one of two songs on the chart from it this week. The other is "No Body, No Crime" which bolts from last week's debut of #18 to #8 this week. The track also features the group HAIM.
Paul McCartney moves up three points to claim the #2 position with "Find My Way", the debut single off the album McCartney III.
Pale Waves seem to be riding high as "Change" from their upcoming album Who Am I? It's a good pop alt rock song that moves from #14 to #9.
Three songs make their chart debut. Harry Styles' latest "Treat People With Kindness" checks in at #18, Justin Bieber is at #19 with "Anyone" and the Foo Fighters are at #20 with "No Son of Mine".
I have high hopes that the new, upcoming Foo Fighters album Medicine at Midnight will be a great pop-rock masterpiece. Three songs have been released in advance of the album's debut.
VIDEO SHOWCASE
Top debut single @ #18 - Harry Styles "Treat People with Kindness"
