Most of our readership probably wouldn’t claim that they prefer the smooth sounds of adult contemporary to other genres of music. But when life is a little rough and the mood is more white wine than Jagermeister, even the toughest mosh-pit veteran might tune in to the local Lite station. As a counterpoint to Al Shipley’s excellent recap of the year so far in rock radio, we present the five most-played songs on Adult Contemporary radio in 2008.
1. Colbie Caillat, “Bubbly” (first tracked spin: Jan. 12, 2007)
People can’t get enough Colbie Caillat, it seems, as she takes the top spot by a significant number of spins. And looking at the release dates of the rest of the tracks in the top five, it’s clear that the Adult Contemporary format clearly has a hard time saying goodbye to its favorite tracks. (The Fray’s “How To Save A Life,” Daniel Powter’s “Bad Day,” and Natasha Bedingfield’s “Unwritten” are also in the format’s top twenty for the year–yes, for this year–so far.)
2. Fergie, “Big Girls Don’t Cry” (first tracked spin: April 8, 2007)
3. Daughtry, “Home” (first tracked spin: Jan. 7, 2007)
4. Sara Bareilles, “Love Song” (first tracked spin: May 24, 2007)
5. Michael Buble, “Lost” (first tracked spin: Sept. 6, 2007)
This is how the other half lives, people. “Love Song” has even racked up enough spins to make the top five across all radio genres (including nearly a thousand spins at alternative radio [?]).
I can usually guiltily admit to liking one or maybe two of the popular lite radio hits at any given time during the year. But I can safely say I despise every single one of these songs. A lot.
@SomeSound-MostlyFury: Indeed. Except for Fergie. (Yeah, yeah!)
Fucking grim– all of it.
And who saw “VH-1 Rock Honors The Who” last night? Awesome.
I rule! Never heard any of these.
That first one - Colbie whatsis - she’s a genetic splice of Jennifer Aniston, Ellen Pompeo, Sheryl Crow and some girl from my 8th grade gym class.
@NeverEnough:
Incubus doing “I Can See for Miles” was epic.
@FionaScrapple: I adored The Flaming Lips. That said, I loved then seeing Pete and Roger come on stage and kick everyone’s ass.
I love me some Michael Buble. Not so much that song, a whole lot of everything else.
You ever think about how horrible a bill your concert would be if your favorite acts toured together? Sade, Dillinger Escape Plan, Bear Vs. Shark, PJ Harvey, Mos Def, and Between the Buried and Me!! TONIGHT Only!!
@TheRunningboard7: Good point. I’m not sure a show featuring Duran Duran, Jay-Z, Wilco, early Metallica and Michael Nesmith would be of any discernible interest to anyone but me.
@NeverEnough: What?! That show would be awesome! Especially if Jay and Duran Duran collaborated on something.
@SomeSound-MostlyFury: Dillinger feat. Sade… … i cannot even imagine that product.
This is the place where I mention that “Love Song” is a fantastic song…
…when you replace “write you a love song” with “give you a blow job.”
If I could kill the Fergie and Daughtry songs, I would; I’d just rather not hear the CoCa and Bareilles ever again; I’ve never heard that Buble song.
No suprise here. Songs on the Hot AC/AC chart can literally stay in the top 10 for a solid YEAR.
@TheRunningboard7: I’m thinking this should be a post somewhere.
@R’ock You Like An Iracane: I completely agree.
@R’ock You Like An Iracane: Would not surprise me if it has been here before. I’ve only been checking Gawker/former-Gawker sites for a little over a year, I believe.
@TheRunningboard7: If I write it, I’ll link to it.
Am I the only one that thinks Colbie Caillat is a gorgeous piece of woman?
Togather with Heidi Range from the Sugababes!!
Best regards, Kodiak.
God, Love Song is really bad without the studio sheen, huh?