Hello, fam! This is the second-to last AT40 countdown of 2017. I thought this week was pretty good for the most part. Obviously, we have the same #1 song, and I’ll take that. There were some nice jumps as well. Let’s get right into it. So without further ado, here are the songs we’re saying good-bye to this week:
- That’s What I Like by Bruno Mars [Spent 3 Weeks At #1]
Last Week: #40 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 43
- Why by Sabrina Carpenter
Last Week: #39 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 7
40. Dusk Till Dawn by Zayn featuring Sia (DEBUT)
Last Week: N/A | # OF Weeks On Chart: 1
39. It Ain’t Me by Kygo featuring Selena Gomez [-1] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
Last Week: #38 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 40
38. End Game by Taylor Swift featuring Ed Sheeran and Future (DEBUT)
Last Week: N/A | # Of Weeks On Chart: 1
37. Despacito by Luis Fonsi featuring Justin Bieber and Daddy Yankee [-1] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
Last Week: #36 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 29
36. Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B. [-12]
Last Week: #24 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 8
35. Silence by Marshmello featuring Khalid (DEBUT)
Last Week: #37 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 2
34. Faking It by Calvin Harris featuring Kehlani and Lil’ Yatchy [+1]
Last Week: #35 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 4
33. Stay by Zedd featuring Alessia Cara [-1] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
Last Week: #32 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 39
32. Do Re Mi by Blackbear [+2]
Last Week: #34 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 7
31. Young, Dumb, and Broke by Khalid [=]
Last Week: #31 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 6
30. Believer by Imagine Dragons [-1]
Last Week: #29 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 29
29. Let You Down by NF [+4]
Last Week: #33 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 3
28. Love So Soft by Kelly Clarkson [-6]
Last Week: #22 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 10
27. No Promises by Cheat Codes featuring Demi Lovato [-1]
Last Week: #26 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 27
26. Too Much To Ask by Niall Horan [+1]
Last Week: #27 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 5
25. Unforgettable by French Montana featuring Swae Lee [-2]
Last Week: #23 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 21
24. Good Old Days by Macklemore featuring Kesha [+4]
Last Week: #28 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 5
23. Let Me Go by Hailee Steinfeld & Alesso featuring Florida Georgia Line and Watt [+2]
Last Week: #25 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 9
22. Wolves by Selena Gomez featuring Marshmello [+8]
Last Week: #30 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 2
21. Lights Down Low by MAX featuring Gnash [=]
Last Week: #21 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 14
20. There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back by Shawn Mendes [-2] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
Last Week: #18 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 30
19. Mi Gente by J. Balvin featuring Willy William and Beyoncé [=] (LEAVE ALREADY!!!)
Last Week: #19 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 15
18. How Long by Charlie Puth [+2]
Last Week: #20 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 5
17. Slow Hands by Niall Horan [Spent 2 Weeks At #1] [-2]
Last Week: #15 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 28
16. New Rules by Dua Lipa [+1]
Last Week: #17 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 10
15. Rockstar by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage [+1]
Last Week: #16 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 7
14. Attention by Charlie Puth [-4] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]
Last Week: #10 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 28
13. …Ready For It? by Taylor Swift [+1]
Last Week: #14 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 10
12. What About Us by P!NK [-1]
Last Week: #11 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 15
11. Too Good At Goodbyes by Sam Smith [+1]
Last Week: #12 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 11
10. Perfect by Ed Sheeran [+3]
Last Week: #13 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 8
9. Praying by Kesha [=]
Last Week: #9 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 18
8. Strip That Down by Liam Payne featuring Quavo [-1] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
Last Week: #7 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 24
7. Bad At Love by Halsey [+1]
Last Week: #8 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 12
6. Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man [-3] [Spent 2 Weeks At #1]
Last Week: #3 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 16
5. What Lovers Do by Maroon 5 featuring SZA [+1]
Last Week: #6 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 12
4. Sorry Not Sorry by Demi Lovato [=] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
Last Week: #2 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 16
3. 1-800-273-8255 by Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid [-1] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
Last Week: #2 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 21
2. Havana by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug [+3]
Last Week: #5 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 9
1. Thunder by Imagine Dragons [=] [2nd Week At #1]
Last Week: #1 | # Of Weeks On Chart: 9
#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: Let Me Love You by DJ Snake featuring Justin Bieber (3rd And Final Week At #1)
Biggest Fall Of The Week: Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B. (-12)
Biggest Rise Of The Week: Wolves by Selena Gomez featuring Marshmello (+8)
New Entrants
– Our first of two entrants comes from ZAYN, who is collaborating with Sia in their single titled Dusk Till Dawn. I pretty much explained this one in great detail when it debuted on the Hits 1 Weekend Countdown. But for those who haven’t been following my blog, allow me to recap. Now I didn’t like this song at first, but in time I’ve grown to actually love it. I like how their vocals blend together, and the production is very good all around. I had been watching the music video which kinda looks like an action movie of sorts, and to say the least, it gave me chills every time I watch it. Overall, it’s a very good song. We’ll see how far it goes.
– For our second debut, Taylor Swift makes another appearance with the next single off of reputation, in the form of End Game, which features Ed Sheeran and yes, Future. Coming into the song, I was afraid of was what to come next seeing as many here don’t like Future. But after listening to it in full, I come to like it. Surprisingly, Future himself actually sounds good here. I do like Ed’s contribution as well. It’s not a over the top powerhouse pop much like her predecessors, but I do like what this song has to offer. Overall, it’s a keeper, and I’m hoping for some success out of this one.
I Wanna Be Your End Blurb
– So, two exits. Why by Sabrina Carpenter took the well-deserved exit, and good riddance to that. But then, there’s That What I Like by Bruno Mars, which both me and Scott are saddened about. It’s safe to say that this song will be missed by the both of us. Fun fact: these two songs left the Hits 1 Weekend Countdown last week.
– We can celebrate as Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B. took a big drop this week! Hopefully, it’ll be on its way out soon.
– I have a feeling Love So Soft won’t be on the AT40 for much longer. Apparently, the public is just starting to get over Kelly Clarkson’s new soulful direction.
– I’m also very pleased to see Wolves get a nice second-week jump! I still think it’s one of the best collaborations so far and I definitely enjoy this song more with every listen. Hopefully, Selena Gomez can have a big hit soon.
– Mi Gente by J. Balvin featuring Willy William and Beyoncé NEEDS TO LEAVE ALREADY!!! I still can’t stand this song at all! This is getting ridiculous! We’ve had much better Latin music this year. This is easily the worst of the bunch. I’m hoping it drops like right now. But since I just jinxed it, watch it take a massive jump next week.
– Of course, it was expected that Thunder would hold the #1 spot this week. Meanwhile, we have Havana reaching a new peak of #2. I wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes #1 next week. It helps that this song is still gaining in sales & radio as of right now.
Breakouts/On The Verge:
- Meant To Be by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
- Feels Great by Cheat Codes featuring Fetty Wap
- Best Friend by Sofi Tukker
Extras/Optional Extras:
- Party Rock Antham by LMFAO
- Diamonds by Rihanna
- Roar by Katy Perry
- Lips Are Movin’ by Meghan Trainor
- The A Team by Ed Sheeran
- Bang Bang by Jessie J. featuring Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
- Cake By The Ocean by DNCE
Top 20 Breakdown:
0 – Putrid:
20. Mi Gente by J. Balvin featuring Willy William
19. Rockstar by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage
1 – Bad:
18. Strip That Down by Liam Payne featuring Quavo
2 – Mediocre:
None!
3 – Decent:
17. Bad At Love by Halsey
16. Sorry Not Sorry by Demi Lovato
4 – Good:
15. Slow Hands by Niall Horan
14. Attention by Charlie Puth
13. How Long by Charlie Puth
12. Havana by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug
5 – Great:
11. Too Good At Goodbyes by Sam Smith
10. Feel It Still by Portugal. The Man
9. New Rules by Dua Lipa
8. What Lovers Do by Maroon 5 featuring SZA
7. Perfect by Ed Sheeran
6. Thunder by Imagine Dragons
5. There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back by Shawn Mendes
4. 1-800-273-8255 by Logic featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid
3. What About Us by P!NK
BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
TIE: 1. …Ready For It? by Taylor Swift
TIE: 1. Praying by Kesha
Total Score: 80/100 (B-)
Throwback Pick Of The Week: I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston (1992)
Most Missed Song: Someone Like You by Adele
#1 Recommendation For The American Top 40: One Foot by Walk The Moon
Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: Mercy by Shawn Mendes
My Top 5 Picks
1. Praying by Kesha
2. Wolves by Selena Gomez featuring Marshmello
3. Dusk Till Dawn by ZAYN featuring Sia
4. …Ready For It? by Taylor Swift
5. Perfect by Ed Sheeran
My Bottom 5 Picks
1. Do Re Mi by Blackbear
2. Mi Gente by J. Balvin featuring Willy William and Beyoncé
3. Rockstar by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage
4. Bodak Yellow (Money Moves) by Cardi B.
5. Let You Down by NF
Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Juju On That Beat by Zay Hilfigger featuring Zayion McCall
Body Moves by DNCE
Blow Your Mind (Mwah) by Dua Lipa
Music Reviews + More 
Ew. Juju On That Beat seriously made the AT40? Also, Best Friend is an breakout? The song has been growing on me recently. Speaking of breakouts, looks like Walk On Water is gone for now. Also, Silence didn't debut this week like you have on the post.
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Yeah, it sure did. Eck. I'll explain more about it when I edit my post. But yeah, this song is another example of why I question the quality of music in America (this was in the Top 5 on Billboard last year).As for Walk On Water, well it didn't caught on with pop radio unfortunately. Looks like people still prefer Lil' Pump over Eminem.And bad news: Gucci Gang has been sent to pop radio. Jesus Christ.
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How does a rap song go to pop radio?Yikes, it went to the top 5? That is bad
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Yep, it peaked at #5. And yes, that is indeed bad.No idea, but if Bodak Yellow found a way to get there, I was afraid Gucci Gang would too. Luckily, we won't have to worry about the former any longer since it is losing steam fast on radio.
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Oh boy…Jacob Sartorius is trending on the YouTube 15 this week. God help us all.
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And thank goodness for that.
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What song is it this time?
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It is called Cozy.
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Ew. That is such a Jacob Satorious song title.
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I must legitimately be the only one that really likes Mi Gente. I just find it very catchy. Though I will agree that it's not the best from the Latin genre.
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Gucci Gang was not sent to pop radio, it was just added by a few stations. But I doubt it'll do well on pop to be honest.Many rap songs go to pop radio. For example, Panda, Juju on That Beat, Bad and Boujee, etc. The last two were never in the Top 40 on the pop radio chart (w/recurrents) but came close.
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I like it too. It just faded on me a little.
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Also, One Foot is likely to debut the AT40 soon as it is #42 on the pop radio chart on my blog this week.
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I must be the only one here who likes Let You Down by NF.
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Silence by marshmello & Khalid never debuted.
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At least not this week.
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It isn't that bad to be honest. The production brings it down for me.
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