Hello, fam! This week, since my blog now has over 50,000 Pageviews, I decided to do something else special, along with posting my Pageview Special that I did last week. I added a poll asking you about your favorite throwback pick of all time. I’ll tally up the results immediately upon the conclusion of the poll, which closes tomorrow morning. If you haven’t already, now is the time to vote! Anyway, putting that aside, we now enter the first American Top 40 countdown of March. We had quite a shake-up of activity, some for better and some not quite as good. Things are picking up to speed as we close in on Spring. So, with that in mind, here are the songs dropping out this week:
- Filthy by Justin Timberlake (#18)
- Best Friend by Sofi Tukker featuring NERVO, Alisa Ueno, and The Knocks (#20)
- I Fall Apart by Post Malone (#39)
The Countdown:
Last Week’s #1 Song: New Rules by Dua Lipa
#1 Song This Week One Year Ago: Shape Of You by Ed Sheeran (1st of 10 Weeks At #1)
Biggest Fall Of The Week: Tie between End Game by Taylor Swift featuring Ed Sheeran and Future and Rockstar by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage (–5)
Biggest Rise Of The Week: Pray For Me by The Weeknd featuring Kendrick Lamar (+10)
New Entrants
– To kick off this week’s new arrivals, we have Thirty Seconds To Mars with their new single titled Walk On Water. It took me a couple of listens, but I finally have an opinion on the song. To sum it up, I think it’s a cool tune. The chorus is energetic pretty much all throughout the song, and I like the vocals for the most part. There are some people here who don’t like it mainly because it’s political, and I can definitely see where they’re getting at, mainly when looking at the lyrical content. But I’m not among that crowd. Of course, it may stick with me in the big picture and my opinion will change as time goes on. But right now, I’ll consider it a great song.
– Next, Drake is back…again. We haven’t seen too much of him last year since Fake Love thankfully wasn’t a huge hit and Passionfruit didn’t really take off. He brings us God’s Plan. Simply put, I’m just not a fan of this one. His vocals are okay, but the production here is just underwhelming and I’m not sold on the lyrical content. That’s really all I have to say about this one. And with it being the biggest hit at this moment, I have a bad feeling the same may ring true here also. So, I’m prepared for the worst.
– Finally, Justin Timberlake replaces himself on the countdown with his latest single, titled Say Something which features country star Chris Stapleton. This one has more singing going on as opposed to his predecessor. Both of these artists show what they’re capable of vocally. I love the use of guitars. Though the song is repetitive, it definitely sounds like true country music, unlike a certain song I won’t mention, but I’m sure you all can figure it out by now. Overall, it’s a great collaboration that works well and I’m hoping it gets some success.
Blurb Something
– In terms of our exits this week, we have a song that has left us after spending only one week for the second time this year. But I Fall Apart was never to my liking anyway, so I have no complaints about this at all. Best Friend I just recently grew into and I’ll admit, it was catchy, but I knew it wouldn’t last long. And finally, there’s Filthy. Despite me have mixed opinions on that one, I’m shocked that it took such a brutal exit, especially from a high position. I thought it might stick around for a few more weeks, but never mind. Guess people were not very kind to Justin Timberlake’s new single, heh.
– I’m very glad that New Rules managed to hold at #1 for the third week in a row. I still really love that song. Hopefully, Dua Lipa keeps this streak going for another week or so.
– Rising to #4 this week is Let You Down. Unfortunately, this song just doesn’t really appeal to me. I get why some like this, mainly for the meaning, but it just doesn’t work for me. Though, I have a feeling it may be #1 in the near future. So, I’ll be bracing myself for impact.
– As much as I don’t really like Let You Down, I’ll most certainly take this over Rockstar any day, which is now finally out of the Top 10! I’ve been waiting a long time for this to happen! Now, I’m hoping this can leave the countdown for good!
– In other Top 20 news, we have two new songs entering that region, both of which were debuts from last week. Pray For Me was expected, and it looks destined to become another hit for The Weeknd. With the hype from Black Panther still going strong at this moment, that shouldn’t be much of a problem.
– But also new to the Top 20, we have The Middle making its entrance. Words cannot simply describe how pleased I am by this. This song is just catchy to me. As I said before, it has quickly become a huge favorite of mine at this moment, hence why I have it in purple. I’m having a really hard time choosing between this and Finesse, which is also my favorite as well, and I ultimately decided on the former. Of course, we still have a whole year ahead of us and I’m sure something better will come along. But right now, I’m really enjoying these two songs and they both deserve success, which they’re thankfully getting right now.
Breakouts/On The Verge:
- Woman by Kesha featuring The Dap-Kings Horns
- Hold Me Tight Or Don’t by Fall Out Boy
Extras/Optional Extras:
- Slow Hands by Niall Horan
- Filthy by Justin Timberlake
- Starboy by The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk
- I Fall Apart by Post Malone
- Praying by Kesha
- Wild Thoughts by DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller
- Ride by TWENTY ØNE PILØTS
- Cake By The Ocean by DNCE
- Stitches by Shawn Mendes
Top 20 Review:
0 – Garbage:
20. Rockstar by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage
19. Meant To Be by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
18. Lights Down Low by MAX featuring Gnash
1 – Bad:
17. Never Be The Same by Camila Cabello
16. Let You Down by NF
2 – Mediocre:
None!
3 – Decent:
15. Young, Dumb, And Broke by Khalid
4 – Good:
14. Thunder by Imagine Dragons
13. How Long by Charlie Puth
5 – Great:
12. Let Me Go by Hailee Steinfeld & Alesso featuring Florida Georgia Line and Watt
11. End Game by Taylor Swift featuring Ed Sheeran and Future
10. Bad At Love by Halsey
9. Perfect by Ed Sheeran and Beyoncé
8. New Rules by Dua Lipa
7. Havana by Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug
6. Him & I by G-Eazy featuring Halsey
5. Good Old Days by Macklemore featuring Kesha
4. Wolves by Selena Gomez featuring Marshmello
3. Pray For Me by The Weeknd featuring Kendrick Lamar
2. Finesse (Remix) by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B.
BONUS: 6 – Best Song On The Countdown:
1. The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey
Total Score: 74/100 = 74% (C–)
Throwback Pick Of The Week: Billie Jean by Michael Jackson (1983)
Most Missed Songs: Sorry by Justin Bieber and Praying by Kesha
#1 Recommendation For The American Top 40: Want You Back by 5 Seconds Of Summer
Favorite Countdown Song This Week One Year Ago: Chained To The Rhythm by Katy Perry featuring Skip Marley
My Top 5 Picks
1. The Middle by Zedd featuring Maren Morris and Grey
2. Finesse (Remix) by Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B.
3. Good Old Days by Macklemore featuring Kesha
4. Wolves by Selena Gomez featuring Marshmello
5. Pray For Me by The Weeknd featuring Kendrick Lamar
My Bottom 5 Picks
1. Rockstar by Post Malone featuring 21 Savage
2. Meant To Be by Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line
3. Strip That Down by Liam Payne featuring Quavo
4. I Like Me Better by Lauv
5. Lights Down Low by MAX featuring Gnash
Songs That Debuted This Week One Year Ago:
Dancing On My Own by Calum Scott: It’s a cover version of this song, though it wasn’t executed well, not to mention he sounds bored when hearing his vocals.
Bad And Boujeee by Migos featuring Lil Uzi Vert: Once again, many YouTube critics as well as some in the blogging community can explain this one in detail better than I can. But simply put, this is shit in every way possible. Do I even need to say anymore?
Say You Won’t Let Go by James Arthur: Some critics had this on their worst lists for 2017, but I didn’t really mind for the most part. I’ll admit, however, that his delivery was somewhat lacking, but it’s still a sweet song for what it is.
Cold by Maroon 5 featuring Future: Like I said before, this song is another example of how Adam Levine has basically taken over the band. They’ve lost the groove they once had, and Future’s verse doesn’t help.
Everyday by Ariana Grande featuring Future: Speaking of Future, adding him to the song wasn’t a wise choice, and I can’t get on board with the lyrics. This was just a disappointment for Ariana. She has done better.
Music Reviews + More 
First! Nice post!Ouch, I was expecting Best Friend to leave but not from that high.
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Nice post
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Can you put the countdown in the comments this week please?
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Yes, I'll be here tomorrow morning.
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The Middle is #1 on the weekend countdown this week!!!
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How do you know, also don’t spoil it.
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I have my ways. Ok sorry I thought people might want to know.
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He knows it from the website.
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Songs debuting Hit-Bound this week are Alice Merton: No Roots, Meghan Trainor: No Excuses and Dustin Atlas & Erin Bowman: Fake Friends
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Morning, fam! Time for the weekend countdown! Here are the exits:All Time Low – Last Young RenegadeSam Smith – Too Good At Goodbyesand…Kesha – Praying (!!!!!!!!!!!)
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First set:45. Louis Tomlinson – Miss You (#41) [–4] 44. Demi Lovato – Sorry Not Sorry (#44) [=] [Spent 1 Week At #1]43. Niall Horan – Slow Hands (#43) [=] [Spent 3 Weeks At #1]42. Maroon 5 featuring SZA – What Lovers Do (#36) [–6]41. Post Malone featuring 21 Savage – Rockstar (#40) [–1]40. Ed Sheeran – Galway Girl (#33) [–7] [Spent 4 Weeks At #1]39. The Chainsmokers – Sick Boy (#30) [–9]38. P!NK – What About Us (#39) [+1] [Spent 1 Week At #1]37. WØLVES – Animal (#35) [–2]36. Dua Lipa – New Rules (#34) [–2] 35. X Ambassadors – Ahead Of Myself (#10) [–25] (Biggest Drop)34. Alan Walker featuring Noah Cyrus and Digital Farm Animals – All Falls Down (DEBUT)33. Shawn Mendes – There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back (#38) [+5] [Spent 5 Weeks At #1]32. Imagine Dragons – Whatever It Takes (DEBUT)31. Taylor Swift featuring Ed Sheeran and Future – End Game (#25) [–6] [Spent 1 Week At #1]
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27. 5 Seconds Of Summer – Want You Back (DEBUT)Yep, Hits 1's favorite bands are back, and they have a different sound to go along with it.
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I'll give my thoughts.Last Young Renegade: What the?Too Good at Goodbyes: Expected.Praying: NOOOOOOOO!45. …44. Leave… I'm waiting for the moment.43. Still like this a little, I guess.42. Kinda hate this now, just kinda. Definitely better than Wait though. I'd take this over Wait any day.41. Virtually, this'd be gone by now, but I guess not.40. I find it mind-boggling that this did better than Perfect did ON THIS COUNTDOWN but Perfect did WAY BETTER on charts that actually know how to score the streaming and sales.39. Why must you, Hits 1….38. I don't really care if this jumps or drops, but I'm expecting it to leave soon.37. Ridiculous how the rap gets all the music industry *cough* God's Plan *cough* and then songs like these bops get no recognition whatsoever.36. this is another reason why Hits 1 is a chart that can't keep up with what is succeeding.35. Holy cow that was big.34. THANKS, HITS 1! YOU KNOW WHAT SONGS ON HITBOUND ARE GOOD! IT'S A MIRACLE!33. Another example of #3832. Another example of #3431. This song was #1 like 3 or four weeks ago, now it's right here. Impressive.27. Oh that's cool.
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Oh. But just saying, it makes it fun if the #1 isn't spoiled.
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Wow. I DID NOT expect Last Young Renegade to leave. Shocker of the week.Also, Ahead Of Myself had no reason to drop.
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#41. My thoughts. Can that song just go away, like right now?#40. It's not that mind-boggling. Hits 1 loves Ed Sheeran. I knew that one would have success one way or another. But hey, I'm not complaining.#39. That one flopped elsewhere, so I'm not that surprised.#37. My thoughts. But to be fair, it's not that popular elsewhere, so I'm not heartbroken.#36. Well, at least it's here, so I'll give them that.#35. Sure was. I thought that one might have a shot at success. Never mind.#32. Guess what? You're not alone on that one. Dylan is very happy about this debuting.#31. My thoughts. But not many people are buying Taylor Swift's new style of work.
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Well, unless it pulls an Unsteady, I'm afraid it might be done.
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While I'm here let me say that Hit-Bound is not looking too good. I hate all of the debuts (except Fake Friends I could probably like later).
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#40. Gelography means that he was surprised Galway Girl did better than Perfect.#32. Yep. I am very happy about that one. 🙂
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It only had like 4 spins this week. It was my prediction for biggest drop on Adrian's blog for that reason
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Second set:30. Symon – Lonely Girl (#37) [+7]29. Justin Timberlake featuring Chris Stapleton – Say Something (#31) [+2]28. Kelly Clarkson – Love So Soft (#27) [–1]27. 5 Seconds Of Summer – Want You Back (DEBUT)26. Camila Cabello – Havana (#26) [=] [Spent 1 Week At #1]25. Portugal. The Man – Feel It Still (#23) [–2]24. Troye Sivan – My My My! (#32) [+8]23. Lauv – I Like Me Better (#24) [+1]22. Imagine Dragons – Believer (#21) [Spent 3 Weeks At #1] [–1]21. The Weeknd featuring Kendrick Lamar – Pray For Me (#28) [+7]20. AJR featuring Rivers Cuomo – Sober Up (#19) [–1]19. Camila Cabello – Never Be The Same (#16) [–3]18. Fall Out Boy – Hold Me Tight Or Don't (#17) [–1]17. Eminem featuring Ed Sheeran – River (#18) [+1]16. P!NK – Beautiful Trauma (#13) [–3]
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Anonymous: Bingo. Plus, I haven't heard it at all this week, so I'm not surprised either (well, at least about it dropping).
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Again, Hits 1 is not a chart. Galway Girl should have been a bit in the U.S and not just in Europe where it was a big hit.
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Yeah Sober Up is going to be a hit here. Sorry.
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Kind of funny that Bad and Boujee and Say You Won't Let Go debuted here a year ago, after the former's time at #1 on the Hot 100 was done and the latter had been a thing for a few months.
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Yeah, I recently heard about the brutal callout scores that End Game recently received. It's gonna miss the Year-End list for 2018, which is a shame because I actually do like it. It'd be hysterical if it missed the Year-End countdown after that, too.
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Sure thing. And as far as this week's #1 goes, New Rules is basically this year's Say You Won't Let Go, except it's more likable and is having better success.
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Except it wasted quite a few points in 2017 and missed that Year-End list, which will make it quite a bit lower on 2018's than it could be, unless the year turns out to be another barren wasteland like 2016 and 2017 (and to a lesser extent 2015) were.Which given how dominant God's Plan and Psycho are, wouldn't surprise me right about now.
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Scott: This, but I can say the same for Justin Timberlake given that Filthy suffered the same fate. But it's still early in his new era, so there's no word on how Say Something will fare.
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Well, I can only hope it follows I'm Not Famous's footsteps and flop. Good thing it dropped one spot and I hope it stays that way, but since I said it watch it take a massive rise next week.
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The Monster Movies recap reminds me to mention, Avengers Infinity War was pushed forward for its release, to April 27, instead of May 4. Very fascinating, because I know that every year they have a superhero movie release on the first Friday in May. Wonder what that's about.Also, the other day, while I was driving and listening to Hits 1 in Hollywood, I was hearing about the movie Game Night and how that was pushed back a week because of Black Panther.
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6. Lights Down Low (Biggest Jump) I know Adrian will definitely be happy about that one, but not me.
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To think that at the beginning of the year, it spent three straight weeks in the bottom 5. Now it's in the Top 10.
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5. Let You DownHere's another jump that I know you're not satisfied with! xD
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Yeah, saw. It's just feels too depressing for me, and the chipmunk vocals aren't helping.
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Alright fam, here we go…The Middle is #1!!!
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Told you so!
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Sure. I'll take that! B)
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Before we get to that, however…#1 Song One Year Ago: Shape Of You (4th of 9 Weeks At #1)
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YAY!!!! WOO HOO-Sasha
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What is the last set of 15?
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Adrian will have to make a tough decision in putting Thunder or The Middle in orange.
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We know! Hurry up!
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Yes! I'm not necessarily excited about it being that high but excited I predicted both the biggest drop and jump correctly as well as 2 of the 3 exits
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WHAT IS THE LAST SET OF 15?!?!
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Here you go.15. Finesse14. Wait13. Him & I12. One Foot11. Not Meant To Be (yuck)10. How Long9. Bad At Love8. Perfect7. Wolves6. Lights Down Low (biggest jump)5. Let You Down4. Let Me Go3. Good Old Days2. Thunder1. The Middle (YES! YES! THANK YOU!)
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Thanks!
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I have got my post out if you guys want to check it out :)http://countdownsblog.blogspot.ca/
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