I recently listed my Top 10 Favorite Songs of 2011. Just for clarification let me explain that those songs all had to meet the eligibility for that list by reaching the Top 10 on the Billboard HOT 100 during 2011. I happen to be one of those people that believes that "It's not a hit until it's a hit on Billboard". Just in case you don't know, in order to reach the top of the Billboard HOT 100, a song must get the most sales and radio airplay for any given week.
There were lots of other songs that I loved in 2011 that failed to make the top 10 on the Billboard HOT 100 singles chart. Here's a list of some of my other favorites in 2011. One thing that I can say about all of these songs is that it's a shame it didn't get more sales and airplay to do better on the Billboard HOT 100 singles chart.
In the ideal world, great songs from Country, Pop, Dance and R&B would all find their way to the upper positions of the Billboard HOT 100.
Country Girl (Shake It For Me) - Luke Bryan: The only thing that could have possibly made this song any better is if Luke was singing "Country BOY Shake It For Me"! It has the perfect bouncy beat for a high energy two-step around the dance floor and it's great to blast really loud while driving.
Get Outta My Way - Kylie Minogue: Another perfect song to enjoy while driving when you want those slow pokes to keep moving and get out the way! Kylie is a huge superstar all over the world, but she just can't seem to get another hit here in the States, even with totally fierce songs like this one.
If I Run - The Harters: This is the perfect song to dance a waltz to when you want to channel the glam and drama of Dancing With the Stars. It has romantic lyrics that are sung beautifully to a lush and sweeping production and arrangement.
MoneyGrabber - Fitz and the Tantrums: Upon first listen to this pop masterpiece one would think it is an oldie from the new wave 80's scene. The fact is, that it is an exciting sound coming from the completely under-rated and Best New Artist of 2011. The entire album is filled with catchy hooks sung to a great beat.
From A Table Away - Sunny Sweeney: The favorite new stationary cha-cha of the year is this classic country tale of the other woman realizing that her man is never gonna leave his wife.
Where You At - Jennifer Hudson: The Season 3 Miss American Idol finalist and Oscar winner completely shined on this R&B ballad from her second album.
I Wouldn't Be A Man - Josh Turner: This became my most requested song for dancing a sexy shadow to in 2011. With Josh's deep vocals along with the smooth and steady slow beat there was some steaming lovemaking going on on the dance floor.
I Am Woman - Jordin Sparks: The Season 6 Miss American Idol winner provided the anthem of female empowerment of 2011. Sadly, there were probably only two opportunities to hear it all year. She performed it on American Idol and then the song was used on Dancing With The Stars for a group number.
Don't You Wanna Stay - Kelly Clarkson w/Jason Aldean: The Season 1 Miss American winner had her biggest success on the country charts this year. The video for this lovely duet ended up in the #1 position on CMT's Top Videos of the Year countdown.
Remind Me - Carrie Underwood w/Brad Paisley: Without a new album in 2011, the most we got from the Supreme Miss American Idol and Season 4 winner was this wonderful ballad about rediscovering a faded love. This was another very sexy shadow dance.
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Monday, January 2, 2012
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
The Results - Beginnings
Last night the finalists all sang a song that was a hit the year they were born. Tonight the show was opened with the song that was #1 on the Billboard HOT 100 the date that Simon was born. Frankie Avalon spent five weeks at the top of the charts with Venus in 1959 and he was there live on the American Idol stage to reveal to the world Simon's real age. The finalists then performed a song that was a top 5 smash from 2002, the year that American Idol started. That's when Australian artist Kylie Minogue came back to the American charts after a 14 year absence with Can't Get You Out Of My Head.
Adam Lambert was the first to hear that he is safe. Kris Allen is also safe while Anoop Desai is the first to be in the bottom three.
The #1 song for all of 2008 was Low by Flo Rida. Now we are only a few months into 2009 and Flo Rida is already the top contender for the biggest hit of this year as his latest smash Right Round is dominating sales and airplay. He brought the party to the American Idol stage as he performed it live complete with energetic dancers, streamers and confetti.
Danny Gokey and Matt Giraud are safe while Scott MacIntyre had to go join Anoop. With only the two remaining girls left turns out that Allison Iraheta is not in the bottom three while Lil Rounds has to go there for the first time.
Kellie Pickler competed in the Season Five Miss American Idol competition and has done a great job capitalizing on the success of the Supreme Miss American Idol, Season Four winner, Carrie Underwood. Kellie really has made the most of her opportunity releasing some very fun country songs and appearing at many high profile events. While she didn't win any awards like Carrie, Kellie also performed at the Academy of Country Music Awards. The same song, actually, that she sang tonight, but this time it was better because Taylor Swift was no where to be found this time around.
Thankfully, Lil was sent back to safety leaving just Scott and Anoop as the lowest vote getters of the week. Unfortunately, the sweet and charming Scott MacIntyre was left standing alone and needing to sing The Search Is Over one more time in the hopes that the judges would save him. It was very clear that serious consideration was given to saving him, but the final decision was to not use it.
I only got one of my predictions correct this time around. Anoop is clearly the weakest link in the competition and he barely squeaked by to come back next week. The loss of Scott MacIntyre changes the show completely. Few of the other finalists demonstrate his genuine love and passion for making music. And he did it every week with a rare and genuine sincerity and vulnerability. The show must go on next week, but the emotional heart and soul isn't going to be there. :(
Adam Lambert was the first to hear that he is safe. Kris Allen is also safe while Anoop Desai is the first to be in the bottom three.
The #1 song for all of 2008 was Low by Flo Rida. Now we are only a few months into 2009 and Flo Rida is already the top contender for the biggest hit of this year as his latest smash Right Round is dominating sales and airplay. He brought the party to the American Idol stage as he performed it live complete with energetic dancers, streamers and confetti.
Danny Gokey and Matt Giraud are safe while Scott MacIntyre had to go join Anoop. With only the two remaining girls left turns out that Allison Iraheta is not in the bottom three while Lil Rounds has to go there for the first time.
Kellie Pickler competed in the Season Five Miss American Idol competition and has done a great job capitalizing on the success of the Supreme Miss American Idol, Season Four winner, Carrie Underwood. Kellie really has made the most of her opportunity releasing some very fun country songs and appearing at many high profile events. While she didn't win any awards like Carrie, Kellie also performed at the Academy of Country Music Awards. The same song, actually, that she sang tonight, but this time it was better because Taylor Swift was no where to be found this time around.
Thankfully, Lil was sent back to safety leaving just Scott and Anoop as the lowest vote getters of the week. Unfortunately, the sweet and charming Scott MacIntyre was left standing alone and needing to sing The Search Is Over one more time in the hopes that the judges would save him. It was very clear that serious consideration was given to saving him, but the final decision was to not use it.
I only got one of my predictions correct this time around. Anoop is clearly the weakest link in the competition and he barely squeaked by to come back next week. The loss of Scott MacIntyre changes the show completely. Few of the other finalists demonstrate his genuine love and passion for making music. And he did it every week with a rare and genuine sincerity and vulnerability. The show must go on next week, but the emotional heart and soul isn't going to be there. :(
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