Why was Gotye's No. 1 unexpected? After it reached No. 1 in Australia, then Germany and then UK, it was clear that it would also reach No. 1 in the US...jpguy wrote:This and Gotye are one of the most unexpected #1 hit songs EVER.... I will pay more attention to this ...
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by Timmy94 » Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:06 pm
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by jpguy » Thu Apr 19, 2012 5:14 pm
Reachin #1 in the UK and Australia doesn't automatically translate to a certified hit in the USA...Timmy94 wrote:Why was Gotye's No. 1 unexpected? After it reached No. 1 in Australia, then Germany and then UK, it was clear that it would also reach No. 1 in the US...jpguy wrote:This and Gotye are one of the most unexpected #1 hit songs EVER.... I will pay more attention to this ...
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by NothingFails » Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:22 am
Not really, even when the song was slaying worldwide I had a feeling top 20 would be more than excellent for Gotye's song. I am glad it hit #1 but I figured it'd be a great little song that has an audience, but in no way could compete with LMFAO and Kelly Clarkson on the hot 100, same with Fun's song.Timmy94 wrote:Why was Gotye's No. 1 unexpected? After it reached No. 1 in Australia, then Germany and then UK, it was clear that it would also reach No. 1 in the US...jpguy wrote:This and Gotye are one of the most unexpected #1 hit songs EVER.... I will pay more attention to this ...
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by JimJim » Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:51 am
I'm sure there are plenty of examples of songs reaching the top in Australia and the UK, but failing to do so in the US...Timmy94 wrote:Why was Gotye's No. 1 unexpected? After it reached No. 1 in Australia, then Germany and then UK, it was clear that it would also reach No. 1 in the US...jpguy wrote:This and Gotye are one of the most unexpected #1 hit songs EVER.... I will pay more attention to this ...
- Kylie Minogue // Can't Get You Out Of My Head
- Kings of Leon // Sex On Fire
- Jennifer Lopez // On The Floor
- Iyaz // Replay
- Jason Derulo // In My Head
- Taio Cruz // Dynamite
- Timbaland // The Way I Are
- Sandi Thom // I Wish I Was a Punkrocker
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by Yoshimo » Wed May 09, 2012 3:07 pm
Heard this for the first time properly today - though I'm sure I've heard it before, the chorus is very familiar - and I really like it. It's bizarre how it completely changes tempo though, you can barely tell it's the same song from when the chorus kicks in. 
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by topopMAC1 » Fri May 18, 2012 1:58 am
rp662 wrote:#1 on UK iTunes
Great news! Would love them to finally get to number one this week with it. They've got competition from new releases from The Wanted, Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez next week."This time I'm gonna get it right. I'm gonna paint my face like the Guggenheim!"
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It's like the curse of Chasing Cars. great longevity but never #1.
The Wanted will be #1 on tomorrow's midweeks, but fun will probably overtake them by Sunday.
by topopMAC1 » Wed May 23, 2012 1:50 am
I was surprised to see this back at #1! 
They also have versions at #134 and #147. Looks like it might be a close one by the end of the week!
They also have versions at #134 and #147. Looks like it might be a close one by the end of the week!"This time I'm gonna get it right. I'm gonna paint my face like the Guggenheim!"
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