Akini's Daily Top 20: #1 She's no Lauryn Hill...

[JSparksFan]

Wednesday's Top 20 (July 28th)

01.(10) Gwen Stefani - Wonderful Life
02.(12) Hurts - Wonderful Life (Greatest Gainer)
03.(RE) Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine? (Best Comeback)
04.(RE) Ciara - I Found Myself
05.(RE) Beyoncé - Find Your Way Back
06.(RE) Adele - River Lea
07.(RE) Kelly Clarkson - Addicted
08.(RE) P!nk - Courage
09.(RE) Gwen Stefani - 4 in the Morning
10.(RE) Ciara - Like a Boy
11.(NE) Shenseea - Love I Got for U (Highest Debut)
12.(RE) Ellie Goulding - Love Me Like You Do
13.(RE) P!nk - Try
14.(RE) One Direction - Drag Me Down
15.(NE) Taylor Swift - Champagne Problems
16.(RE) Lady A - Just a Kiss
17.(RE) The Weeknd - Earned It
18.(RE) Bob the Drag Queen - Yet Another Dig (feat. Alaska Thunderf**k)
19.(RE) Britney Spears - Kill the Lights
20.(RE) Leona Lewis - Run

[cheapthrills]

Wow, I decided to check in after coming back form my trip and see you haven't been posting. So, on one hand I haven't missed much, but on the other where are your charts???

Anyhow, I see one Wonderful Life is rubbing off another - guessing Gwen was checked first seeing as she is #1. Also, it looks like someone's been checking out the 50 Shades soundtrack.

[JSparksFan]

Wow, I decided to check in after coming back form my trip and see you haven't been posting. So, on one hand I haven't missed much, but on the other where are your charts???

Anyhow, I see one Wonderful Life is rubbing off another - guessing Gwen was checked first seeing as she is #1. Also, it looks like someone's been checking out the 50 Shades soundtrack.

Athletics finally started at the Olympic Games late last week so the lion's share of my free time has been spent following the action I've waited FIVE years for. I actually haven't been listening to music much at all, but Thursday's and today's charts are coming in a few short minutes.

Hope you had a great trip!

[JSparksFan]

Thursday's Top 20 (July 29th)

01.(RE) Kelly Clarkson - Behind These Hazel Eyes (Best Comeback)
02.(RE) Mariah Carey - Someday
03.(RE) Taylor Swift - Out of the Woods
04.(RE) Taylor Swift - Gold Rush
05.(RE) Paramore - Ain't It Fun
06.(RE) Taylor Swift - August
07.(RE) Rihanna - Diamonds
08.(RE) Kacey Musgraves - Rainbow
09.(RE) Sam Smith - Diamonds
10.(RE) Beyoncé - 6 Inch (feat. The Weeknd)
11.(RE) Britney Spears - Gimme More
12.(RE) Nicki Minaj - No Frauds (feat. Drake & Lil Wayne)
13.(RE) B.o.B. - Out of My Mind (feat. Nicki Minaj)
14.(RE) Miley Cyrus - Slide Away
15.(RE) Amy Winehouse - Our Day Will Come
16.(RE) Beyoncé - Formation
17.(RE) Tinashe - Die a Little Bit
18.(RE) Ariana Grande - Let Me Love You (feat. Lil Wayne)
19.(RE) Nicki Minaj - Fly (feat. Rihanna)
20.(RE) Lana Del Rey - Let Me Love You Like a Woman

[JSparksFan]

Monday's Top 20 (August 2nd)

01.(06) Taylor Swift - August (Greatest Gainer)
02.(05) Paramore - Ain't It Fun
03.(RE) Mike Posner - Be as You Are (Best Comeback)
04.(RE) Carrie Underwood - Clock Don't Stop
05.(RE) Nicki Minaj - Fractions
06.(RE) Bob the Drag Queen - Yet Another Dig (feat. Alaska Thunderf**k)
07.(RE) Bia - Whole Lotta Money (feat. Nicki Minaj)
08.(01) Kelly Clarkson - Behind These Hazel Eyes (Biggest Free Faller)
09.(RE) Taylor Swift - Paper Rings
10.(RE) Taylor Swift - Renegade
11.(RE) Taylor Swift - Death by a Thousand Cuts
12.(RE) Lee Ann Womack - I'll Think of a Reason Later
13.(RE) Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor
14.(RE) The Carpenters - Rainy Days and Mondays
15.(RE) Beyoncé - I Miss You
16.(RE) Arctic Monkeys - Fluorescent Adolescent
17.(NE) Sex Pistols - Anarchy in the UK (Highest Debut)
18.(RE) Amy Winehouse - I Heard Love Is Blind
19.(RE) Todrick Hall - Rainin' Fellas
20.(RE) Troye Sivan - Could Cry Just Thinkin About You

[cheapthrills]

I think August should get play every day of this month

I don't think I have ever seen you skip a day, but maybe you have and I just haven't noticed. I totally understand getting caught in Olympics fever. I did catch a little bit of it on my vacation. It seems to kind of work out with the time difference that they can show events live, which I wasn't expecting.

I prefer July's list to the August one since it has Rainbow and Formation, but I do appreciate just how eclectic the selection is for your most recent chart. The Arctic Monkeys, Beyonce, AND Bob the Drag Queen??

[JSparksFan]

I think August should get play every day of this month

That just might happen!

I don't think I have ever seen you skip a day, but maybe you have and I just haven't noticed. I totally understand getting caught in Olympics fever. I did catch a little bit of it on my vacation. It seems to kind of work out with the time difference that they can show events live, which I wasn't expecting.

It's rare that it happens. I've had my life fall apart, then woken up in the middle of the night when I realised I'd forgotten to post that day's chart.

I prefer July's list to the August one since it has Rainbow and Formation, but I do appreciate just how eclectic the selection is for your most recent chart. The Arctic Monkeys, Beyonce, AND Bob the Drag Queen??

Sums me up pretty well.

[JSparksFan]

Tuesday's Top 20 (August 3rd)

01.(01) Taylor Swift - August
02.(RE) Sia - Chandelier (Best Comeback)
03.(NE) Aretha Franklin - The Masquerade Is Over (Highest Debut)
04.(RE) Nicki Minaj - I Lied
05.(RE) Frank Ocean - Nights
06.(RE) One Direction - What a Feeling
07.(RE) Miley Cyrus - Midnight Sky
08.(04) Carrie Underwood - Clock Don't Stop (Biggest Free Faller)
09.(NE) Billie Eilish - Oxytocin
10.(RE) Magic! - Rude
11.(RE) Chloe x Halle - Do It
12.(RE) Coldplay - Fix You
13.(NE) Blaenavon - Prague '99
14.(RE) SZA - Broken Clocks
15.(RE) Olivia Rodrigo - Good 4 U
16.(RE) Toni Braxton - Dance
17.(RE) Taylor Swift - You Belong with Me
18.(RE) Frank Ocean - Solo
19.(RE) One Direction - Night Changes
20.(RE) Beyoncé - Bigger

[crystalphoenix]

• Although I much prefer the final album version, the original demo of "The Lakes" put folklore back on my brain in a big way. Looks like this marks the 39th day at No. 1 for "August" (and the month's just begun) Is HIAM still your all-time record-holder with 48 days total?
• Speaking of different versions of the same song, I can't recall if you've shared any thoughts/strong feelings regarding the original "Midnight Sky" VS the "Edge of Midnight" remix?
• Diggin' the little "passage of time" theme with double "Clock" tracks in the mix ("Night Changes" really fits too). I hope SZA can break through the label BS and deliver her second LP this year.

Yet another timeless chart, Akini!

[JSparksFan]

Although I much prefer the final album version, the original demo of "The Lakes" put folklore back on my brain in a big way. Looks like this marks the 39th day at No. 1 for "August" (and the month's just begun) Is HIAM still your all-time record-holder with 48 days total?

Yep! Its days are numbered, though. I envision "August" getting there by year-end.

Speaking of different versions of the same song, I can't recall if you've shared any thoughts/strong feelings regarding the original "Midnight Sky" VS the "Edge of Midnight" remix?

I like the remix, but I'm good with just sticking with the original.

Diggin' the little "passage of time" theme with double "Clock" tracks in the mix ("Night Changes" really fits too). I hope SZA can break through the label BS and deliver her second LP this year.

"Clock Don't Stop" is such a pretty song from Carrie!

[JSparksFan]

Wednesday's Top 20 (August 4th)

01.(RE) Kygo x Whitney Houston - Higher Love (Best Comeback)
02.(RE) Madonna - The Power of Goodbye
03.(RE) Heavy D & the Boyz - Now That We Found Love
04.(RE) Lizzo - Juice
05.(RE) Madonna - Borderline
06.(RE) Taylor Swift - Clean
07.(RE) Katy Perry - Legendary Lovers
08.(RE) SZA - Pretty Little Birds (feat. Isaiah Rashad)
09.(RE) Troye Sivan - Fools
10.(RE) Christina Aguilera - Hurt
11.(RE) Troye Sivan - Lost Boy
12.(03) Aretha Franklin - The Masquerade Is Over
13.(RE) Carrie Underwood - So Small
14.(01) Taylor Swift - August (Biggest Free Faller)
15.(RE) Britney Spears - Kill the Lights
16.(RE) Barbra Streisand - Memory
17.(NE) Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga - I Get a Kick Out of You (Highest Debut)
18.(RE) Christina Aguilera - Fall in Line (feat. Demi Lovato)
19.(RE) Will Young - All the Songs
20.(RE) Madonna - Devil Wouldn't Recognize You

[cheapthrills]

I had to run in here to see Whitney - it's amazing how her version has supplanted the original in my head. When I saw the lyric, it was the Whitney rendition that went through my head. (I know the original was newer for you, but to me it briefly messed with my mind.)

I'm loving all the Troye appearances lately!

Looks like Tony and Gaga got a courtesy listen - it's OK, but for some reason, I feel like there's a better showstopper on the album.

[JSparksFan]

I had to run in here to see Whitney - it's amazing how her version has supplanted the original in my head. When I saw the lyric, it was the Whitney rendition that went through my head. (I know the original was newer for you, but to me it briefly messed with my mind.)

I'm loving all the Troye appearances lately!

Looks like Tony and Gaga got a courtesy listen - it's OK, but for some reason, I feel like there's a better showstopper on the album.

Same thoughts here on the Tony/Gaga song.

Interestingly enough, since the Whitney version was released, I feel like I've been hearing the original version suspiciously often!

[JSparksFan]

Thursday's Top 20 (August 5th)

01.(RE) Mika - Happy Ending (Best Comeback)
02.(02) Madonna - The Power of Goodbye
03.(RE) Madonna - Justify My Love
04.(RE) Zayn & Taylor Swift - I Don't Wanna Live Forever
05.(RE) Rihanna - Cry
06.(RE) Rihanna - SOS
07.(RE) Madonna - This Used to Be My Playground
08.(RE) P!nk - Courage
09.(RE) Madonna - Like a Prayer
10.(RE) P!nk - Try
11.(RE) Madonna - Like a Virgin
12.(RE) Gwen Stefani - Wonderful Life
13.(RE) Madonna - Ghosttown
14.(RE) Blaenavon - Prague '99
15.(RE) Sade - By Your Side
16.(RE) Kacey Musgraves - Happy & Sad
17.(RE) Sam Smith - Love Goes (feat. Labrinth)
18.(RE) Fergie - Save It 'til Morning
19.(NE) Reba McEntire - Cry (Highest Debut)
20.(RE) Lady Gaga - Rain on Me (feat. Ariana Grande)

[cheapthrills]

Interestingly enough, since the Whitney version was released, I feel like I've been hearing the original version suspiciously often!

I'd credit Whitney for reviving it, but I feel like her remake wasn't the smash here it should have been. The UK so often does charts better than us

Anyhow, that thread title is so downbeat! And then you have two songs named Cry? SOS? I Don't Want to Live Forever? Should I be concerned?

[InFamous]

I had to run in here to see Whitney - it's amazing how her version has supplanted the original in my head. When I saw the lyric, it was the Whitney rendition that went through my head. (I know the original was newer for you, but to me it briefly messed with my mind.)

I'm loving all the Troye appearances lately!

Looks like Tony and Gaga got a courtesy listen - it's OK, but for some reason, I feel like there's a better showstopper on the album.

Sorry to jump in on your convo but did you know that Whitney actually did a cover of the original years ago. It was a bonus track for Japan.

[JSparksFan]

^ I did!

I'd credit Whitney for reviving it, but I feel like her remake wasn't the smash here it should have been. The UK so often does charts better than us

Anyhow, that thread title is so downbeat! And then you have two songs named Cry? SOS? I Don't Want to Live Forever? Should I be concerned?

That bolded bit is so true!

I was actually in pretty high spirits yesterday, but I guess my heart wanted that special pairing of sombre lyrics and uplifting melodies that Mika does best.

[JSparksFan]

Friday's Top 20 (August 6th)

01.(RE) Ariana Grande - Breathin (Best Comeback)
02.(RE) Little Mix - Sweet Melody
03.(RE) Madonna - Best Friend
04.(RE) Mýa - Space and Time
05.(RE) Céline Dion - All by Myself
06.(RE) Aretha Franklin - Think
07.(RE) Mariah Carey - Cry
08.(RE) M.I.A. - Bad Girls
09.(RE) Ingrid Michaelson - The Way I Am
10.(RE) Tina Turner - Till the Right Man Comes Along
11.(RE) Kelly Clarkson - Cry
12.(RE) Andy Grammer - Keep Your Head Up
13.(RE) Taylor Swift - Back to December
14.(RE) Rihanna - Diamonds
15.(RE) Taylor Swift - Begin Again
16.(NE) Mae Muller - Therapist (Highest Debut)
17.(RE) Lady Gaga - Always Remember Us This Way
18.(RE) Sade - By Your Side
19.(RE) Lady Gaga - Bad Romance
20.(NE) Guns N' Roses - Patience

[JSparksFan]

Saturday's Top 20 (August 7th)

01.(RE) Janelle Monáe - Cold War (Best Comeback)
02.(NE) Manu Gavassi & Gloria Groove - Deve Ser Horrível Dormir Sem Mim (Highest Debut)
03.(RE) Ariana Grande - Let Me Love You (feat. Lil Wayne)
04.(RE) Taylor Swift - Renegade
05.(RE) Rihanna - S&M
06.(RE) Dua Lipa - Physical
07.(RE) Carly Rae Jepsen - Run Away with Me
08.(RE) Miguel - Use Me
09.(RE) Janet Jackson - No Sleeep
10.(RE) Rihanna - What's My Name? (feat. Drake)
11.(RE) Lana Del Rey - West Coast
12.(RE) Janet Jackson - Unbreakable
13.(RE) Ty Dolla $ign - Or Nah (feat. The Weeknd, Wiz Khalifa & DJ Mustard)
14.(RE) Jam & Lewis - Somewhat Loved (There You Go Breakin' My Heart) (feat. Mariah Carey)
15.(RE) Christina Aguilera - Dirrty
16.(RE) Ariana Grande - 7 Rings
17.(RE) Nicki Minaj - Ganja Burn
18.(RE) Lady Gaga - Rain on Me (feat. Ariana Grande)
19.(RE) Coldplay - Princess of China (feat. Rihanna)
20.(RE) Britney Spears - Man on the Moon

[JSparksFan]

Sunday's Top 20 (August 8th)

01.(RE) Taylor Swift - Begin Again (Best Comeback)
02.(RE) Taylor Swift - Back to December
03.(04) Taylor Swift - Renegade (Greatest Gainer)
04.(RE) Jessie Ware - Hot n Heavy
05.(RE) Carrie Underwood - Renegade Runaway
06.(RE) Aretha Franklin - The Masquerade Is Over
07.(RE) Taylor Swift - Paper Rings
08.(RE) Taylor Swift - Death by a Thousand Cuts
09.(RE) Janet Jackson - Made for Now
10.(RE) Nicki Minaj - Fractions
11.(RE) Kylie Minogue - Marry the Night
12.(RE) Kellie Pickler - I Wonder
13.(RE) Katie Melua - Call Off the Search
14.(RE) Sia - The Greatest (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
15.(RE) Dua Lipa - Can They Hear Us?
16.(RE) SWV - Weak
17.(RE) Omi - Cheerleader
18.(RE) Miley Cyrus - Robot
19.(RE) Beyoncé - Formation
20.(RE) Reba McEntire - Fancy