Today I will be reviewing the positions #70-#61. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
70. "Aura" by Lady Gaga
Peak: 10
Weeks On: 14
Points: 414
2012-2013/All Time Rank: 134
Certification: Silver
When the demo for the song leaked in early August, it became pretty clear that "Aura" was going to chart on my top 50. It wasn't confirmed (just speculated) that it would appear on the album at the time, therefore it didn't initially chart. When the song was preformed at the iTunes Festival in September, it began charting and eventually peaked at #10.
69. "#Beautiful (feat. Miguel)" by Mariah Carey
Peak: 14
Weeks On: 16
Points: 424
2012-2013/All Time Rank: 130
Certification: Silver
Marking a major improvement from her previously released singles, "#Beautiful" became her first charting single as well as Miguel's 1st. Her previous single "Triumphant" failed to reach even the bubbling under list. Her latest single "The Art of Letting Go" was released in November and has recently charted within the lower region of the bubbling chart (it could make the top 50 in early 2013). Another untitled single will likely be released in February 2014.
68. "Timber (feat. Ke$ha)" by Pitbull
Peak: 2
Weeks On: 11
Points: 428
2012-2013/All Time Rank: 128
Certification: Silver
Currently ranking within the top 5, "Timber" posted a major comeback for both Pitbull and Ke$ha. Ke$ha's previous entry, "Crazy Kids", peaked at #28 and ranked #125 for the year. Pitbull's latest single to chart was "Live It Up" with Jennifer Lopez. That song failed to reach the top 10, but ranks higher on this year end list ("Timber" had a 2013 run that was cut short and will likely rank higher next year).
67. "Got Me Good" by Ciara
Peak: 11
Weeks On: 20
Points: 438
2012-2013/All Time Rank: 111
Certification: Silver
Last Year (2012): 136 (+69)
Though it failed to be included on Ciara's self titled 4th album, it did become a noteworthy top 20 hit. "Got Me Good" easily became Ciara's successful single, as "I'm Out" peaked at #1 on the Bubbling Under Chart for 6 weeks (equivalent to #51). It is also Ciara's only entry to date.
66. "Stay the Night (feat. Haley Williams of Paramore)" by Zedd
Peak: 8
Weeks On: 16
Points: 441
2012-2013/All Time Rank: 124
Certification: Silver
Following the success of "Clarity (feat. Foxes)" worldwide, Zedd announced an expanded edition of his debut album. "Stay the Night" was announced as the expanded album's official first single and almost immediately charted (a strong #11 opening). It started falling quickly (as it didn't receive US radio promo). It is just now starting to receive promo in the US, causing it to head back up on my chart.
65. "Do What U Want (feat. R. Kelly)" by Lady Gaga
Peak: 1 (x6)
Weeks On: 9
Points: 446
2012-2013/All Time Rank: 123
Certification: Silver
Following the major success of "Applause", "Do What U Want" was confirmed as the album's second single and became the album's second straight #1 single. Although it reached #1, it spent only 6 weeks at #1, off 5 from the amount of weeks that "Applause" was #1. It currently ranks #3 on the Christmas chart.
64. "What If?" by Vita Chambers
Peak: 3
Weeks On: 10
Points: 447
2012-2013/All Time Rank: 122
Certification: Silver
"What If?" became the artist's 3rd straight top 5 single (after a top 10 debut). "Masquerade" and "Fix You" hit #'s 2 and 1 respectively. Vita Chambers has two other songs within the top 50 of my year end list.
63. "My Heart Is Refusing Me" by Loreen
Peak: 1 (x1)
Weeks On: 34
Points: 448
2012-2013/All Time Rank: 17
Certification: Silver
Last Year (2012): 30 (-33)
As the follow up to "Euphoria", this song had lots of pressure to reach the same level of success. It turned out great and ranks as the #17 best preforming song in history (while "Euphoria" ranks #10). Ultimately, it peaked at #1 for a single week, being succeeded by Swedish House Mafia's 8 week runner.
62. "Tonight I'm Getting Over You" by Carly Rae Jepsen
Peak: 11
Weeks On: 14
Points: 447
2012-2013/All Time Rank: 117
Certification: Silver
After the success of "Call Me Maybe" and "Good Time", this song became Carly Rae Jepsen's only other charting song. It failed to reach the top 10 (her other singles reached the top 5) but managed to peak right outside of it at #11. It is her only charting Year End entry this year.
61. "Give It 2 U (feat. Kenrick Lamar)" by Robin Thicke
Peak: 11
Weeks On: 19
Points: 462
2012-2013/All Time Rank: 114
Certification: Silver
Following "Blurred Lines", this song followed right on its heels. It was released as a promo single for Robin Thicke's latest album before being promoted to Top 40 radio. It was a moderate success and peaked at #11 around the time when there were lots of new top 10 entries (in late summer).
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