Lil Wayne - Got Money (feat. T-Pain)


"Got Money" is the third official single from Lil Wayne's sixth studio album, Tha Carter III. The single features rapper T-Pain and was released as a digital download on iTunes on May 27th, 2008. The song has peaked at #13 as the Hot Shot debut on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, making it his third highest peaking song in his solo career.

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Keane - Is It Any Wonder?


"Is It Any Wonder?" is the second single performed and composed by English piano rock and alternative rock band Keane from their second studio album, Under the Iron Sea, released in 2006. Upon release, the single reached number three on the UK Singles Chart and the album sold more than 2,200,000 copies within 1 year of release.

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Shwayze - Buzzin'


"Buzzin'" is the first single by alternative hip hop artist Shwayze and features former Whitestarr frontman Cisco Adler. It is still climbing the charts currently peaked at number 86 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 46 on the Pop 100. The song is also moving steadily up the iTunes Charts.

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Coldplay - Viva la Vida


"Viva la Vida", Spanish for "Live the Life", is the second single released from the English alternative rock band Coldplay's 2008 album, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. The song was used in an advertising campaign for Apple iPod and iTunes Store while the band performed the song live for the first time at the 2008 MTV Movie Awards.

Beyoncé - Me, Myself and I


"Me, Myself and I" is the third single by American R&B singer Beyoncé from her debut solo album Dangerously in Love (2003). The song maintained the number four position on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks, and is Beyoncé's fourth consecutive top five single in the United States. The song was recognized at the 2005 ASCAP Pop Music Awards as Most Performed Song.

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Good Charlotte - The Anthem


"The Anthem" is the second single taken from Good Charlotte's second studio album The Young and the Hopeless. The album marked the band's music into mainstream popularity.

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The Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa


"Big Poppa" is the second single off The Notorious B.I.G.'s Ready to Die released in 1994. The title of the song is based on one of The Notorious B.I.G.'s many nicknames and it features P. Diddy who at that time was still known as Puff Daddy. It was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 1996 Grammy Awards. It also went on to win at the Billboard Awards.

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Destiny's Child - Soldier (feat. Lil Wayne & T.I.)


"Soldier" is the second single from Destiny's Child's fourth studio album, Destiny Fulfilled (2004). Featuring Lil Wayne and T.I., the song peaked at number 1 in Canada and Denmark and number 3 in the United States, where it became the group's ninth and final consecutive top hit. The song also was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category.

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Jessica Simpson - A Public Affair


"A Public Affair" is the first single from Jessica Simpson's fourth studio album A Public Affair (2006). The single debuted at number thirty-nine on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, her second highest debut after "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'". The song was shortlisted for the 2007 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance but failed short of getting the nomination.

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Sting - Brand New Day


"Brand New Day" is the title track from Sting's sixth solo album, released in 1999. The album peaked at number nine on the Billboard 200 and sold over 3,000,000 copies. Sting was awarded the "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance" for the song and "Best Pop Vocal Album" for Brand New Day.

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Whitney Houston - Run to You


"Run to You" is a song performed by Whitney Houston and is the fourth single released from The Bodyguard: Original Soundtrack Album. The song together with "I Have Nothing" (from The Bodyguard Soundtrack) were nominated for a 1992 Academy Award for Best Original Song.

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Will Smith - Party Starter


"Party Starter" is the second single released from Will Smith's album Lost & Found (2005). The song was written with rapper Ludacris. Fan found the song generally positive although it didn't perform as highly on the charts as his previous hit "Switch".

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Aerosmith - Pink


"Pink" was the third major single from American hard rock band Aerosmith's 1997 album, Nine Lives. The song won the band their fourth and most recent Grammy award in 1999, for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Additionally, the video won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Rock Video in 1998.

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Aerosmith - Jaded


"Jaded" was the first single by American hard rock band Aerosmith from their 2001 album Just Push Play. The song was first debuted publicly at the American Music Awards and was also played at the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXV in January 2001. The song hit #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, where it remained for 5 weeks.

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Hayden Panettiere - Wake Up Call


"Wake Up Call" is the first single from Hayden Panettiere's yet-untitled album, which will be released in 2009. Hayden is an American actress, singer, and Grammy Award nominee who plays the character Claire Bennet on the NBC television program Heroes.

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Ashanti - Good Good


"Good Good" is the second single from American singer Ashanti's fourth album, The Declaration, released in June 2008. The music video was supposed to premiere on July 17, 2008 on Yahoo! but was found on YouTube a few days earlier.

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Jennifer Love Hewitt - BareNaked


"BareNaked" is the first single from actress-singer Jennifer Love Hewitt's fourth solo effort, BareNaked. The single is the more successful of the two lifted from the album, peaking at #6 in Australia, #25 on the Top 40 Mainstream, #31 on the Adult Top 40 and #24 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.

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Radiohead - House of Cards


"House of Cards" is a song by English alternative rock band Radiohead and is the eighth track on their 2007 album In Rainbows. The song was released alongside "Bodysnatchers" as a promotional single in June 2008. The music video features clips of band members faces interspersed with images of suburban landscapes. No cameras or lights were used, instead 3D plotting technologies collected information about the shapes and relative distances of objects. The video was created entirely with visualizations of that data.

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Beyoncé - Upgrade U (feat. Jay-Z)


"Upgrade U" is a song by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles, featuring vocals by hip hop artist Jay-Z, from her second solo album, B'Day. Released in the United States only as a promo single, the song received mixed reviews from critics and reached #59 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and #11 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

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Christina Aguilera - Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)


"Come on Over Baby (All I Want Is You)" is the fourth single from American pop singer Christina Aguilera's 1999 self-titled debut album. The song became Aguilera's third number-one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and ranked thirty-eight on the Hot 100's 2000 year-end charts.

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2Pac - California Love (feat. Dr. Dre)


"California Love" featuring Dr. Dre is a rap song by 2Pac, released as 2Pac's comeback single in 1995. A popular remix version of the song appeared on his 1996 double album All Eyez on Me. This is 2Pac's best-known song and his most successful, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks. The song was nominated for a posthumous Grammy Award as a Best Rap Solo Performance and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

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'N Sync - I Want You Back


"I Want You Back" is the first single released from 'N Sync's Europe/US self-titled debut album, 'N Sync. The song won a Billboard Award for Best New Dance clip.

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Shakira - Underneath Your Clothes


"Underneath Your Clothes" is the second single from Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira's English language album, Laundry Service (2001). To date, the song is Shakira's third most successful single worldwide, behind only "Whenever, Wherever" (2001) and "Hips Don't Lie" (2006).

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Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa & Pink - Lady Marmalade


The "Lady Marmalade" cover version by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa and Pink was featured as part of a medley in the film Moulin Rouge!. The song became a number-one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for the second time, reaching number one in its eighth week and spending five weeks at the top of the chart. The video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Video of the Year and Best Video from a Film.

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Avril Lavigne - I'm With You


"I'm With You" is a pop rock song written by Canadian singer Avril Lavigne for her 2002 debut album, Let Go. The song was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Song of the Year, and for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.

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Green Day - Wake Me Up When September Ends


"Wake Me Up When September Ends" is the fourth single from Green Day's seventh studio album, American Idiot. Released on June 13, 2005, the single peaked at number six in the United States, becoming the band's second Top 10 single. It also peaked at number eight in Canada and the UK, while making number thirteen in Australia.

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Britney Spears - Oops!… I Did It Again


"Oops!... I Did It Again" is the first single from Britney Spears' 2000 album of the same name during the second quarter of 2000. The song was also nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 2001 Grammy Awards along with three nominations at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Britney Spears - Everytime


"Everytime" is the third single from American singer-songwriter Britney Spears' fourth album In the Zone (2003). The song is commonly cited by fans as being one of Britney's best songs.

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Sarah McLachlan - Building a Mystery


"Building a Mystery" is a song by Sarah McLachlan, from her multi-platinum album Surfacing, first released in 1997. The song was her biggest chart hit in Canada, spending eight weeks at #1 on the RPM charts and ranking as the #1 single of the year in the magazine's year end chart. It won the Juno Award for Single of the Year in 1998. The song also won for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 1998 Grammy Awards of 1998.

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Mariah Carey - Butterfly


"Butterfly" is the second single from American singer Mariah Carey's seventh album, Butterfly (1997). Combining elements of pop and gospel, the song was nominated for the 1998 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, which it lost to Sarah McLachlan's "Building a Mystery".

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LeAnn Rimes - Can't Fight the Moonlight


"Can't Fight the Moonlight" was recorded by LeAnn Rimes and featured on the soundtrack of the film Coyote Ugly. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart in 2000. It also reached #1 in Australia and went on to become the highest selling single in Australia of 2001. To date, it is Rimes's last song to chart in the top forty on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

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Kardinal Offishall - Dangerous (feat. Akon)


"Dangerous" is a hip-hop/R&B song by Kardinal Offishall featuring Akon. The single was released by radio on March 18, 2008, and by iTunes on April 1. It's the first official single from Kardinal's upcoming album Not 4 Sale.

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Rihanna - SOS


"SOS", also known as "S.O.S. (Rescue Me)", is a dance-pop song and lead single from American R&B singer Rihanna's second studio album, A Girl like Me (2006). The song reached number one in Australia and the United States and the top five in other music markets such as Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

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Frankie J - More Than Words


Frankie J's cover of "More Than Words" was released on the DualDisc bonus track version of his third album, The One (2005). The album debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 Chart and R&B Chart.

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Jessica Simpson - These Boots Are Made for Walkin'


"These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" was recorded by Jessica Simpson for the soundtrack to the film The Dukes of Hazzard (2005). Simpson's cover was released as the soundtrack's first single in 2005 and became her fifth top-twenty single in the United States.

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Temporarily Closed

Dear friends and fellow pop trash addicts,

This will be my last post for a while. I'm going to follow in the glorious footsteps of Holidannii and head for the nearest beach/Ibiza stripclub. My original plan was to visit some friends in Europe for a couple of weeks but I've decided to extend my stay for at least three months, possibly longer. I can't wait to escape winter and catch as many trashy pop gigs as I can. I've already organised tickets for Kylie and Australia's other greatest living export - Kelly Wilde! I'll miss writing the blog but I will definitely be back and hopefully I'll have a suitcase full of Euro delights to share. I'd like to thank everyone for visiting this dive over the past year and half. Your comments and e-mails have been greatly appreciated. Please stay in touch!

All the best,

Mike

xxx

ABBA - Take a Chance on Me


"Take a Chance on Me" is a song recorded in 1977 by Swedish pop group ABBA. It was the second single released from their fifth album, The Album, and has appeared on numerous ABBA compilations, namely ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits. The song is one of the group's most successful chart hits. Released in January 1978, the song spent three weeks at No.1 in the UK as well as topping charts in many other countries.

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Christina Milian - AM to PM


"AM to PM" is the first single from Christina Milian's 2001 self-titled debut album, which became a worldwide hit. The song debut on the United World Chart at number 27, and peaked at number 17. It spent total of 11 weeks on the chart.

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Jennifer Lopez - Ain't It Funny


"Ain't It Funny" is a Latin pop song and third single from Jennifer Lopez's second studio album, J. Lo (2001). The song was originally intended for the soundtrack of The Wedding Planner, but it didn't make the final cut. Nevertheless, the song was the 32nd most successful song of 2001.

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Celine Dion - Immortality


"Immortality" is a single from Céline Dion's 1998 album, Let's Talk About Love. The song was composed by brothers Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb, members of the Bee Gees, specially for Céline, and they can be heard on the background vocals. The song was a commercial success reaching #1 in many countries.

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Rihanna - Disturbia


"Disturbia" is the third single for the re-release of Rihanna's third studio album, Good Girl Gone Bad. It follows "Take a Bow" and "If I Never See Your Face Again".

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Shit I Like - Vol. 1

The title of this post is kind of self-explanatory! Quite a few people have been asking me for new music recommendations, so I thought I'd share some of my current favourites. I've tried to stick with songs that are available or soon to be available on iTunes but I couldn't help throwing in a couple of tacky gems. The list doesn't include acts I've recently written about, so don't forget to hunt down the latest anthems by CC Martini, Billiam, Tila Tequila, Robyn Loau and the holy mutant princess, Solange! The first pick of my list is Kylie's magnificent "The One" - a timely reminder that there is nothing wrong with Ms Minogue. This is perfect pop and the Freemasons Club Mix is 9 minutes of pure bliss. Sadly, plans for "The One" to be released as the 4th single from "X" have been scrapped - so anyone lucky enough to get their hands on the dildotastic promo should consider themselves very lucky!

Anyone in the mood for a dose atmospheric dance music need look no further than the Deadmau5 Remix of Morgan Page's "The Longest Road". This track has a sparse, organic feel that I love. The Radio Edit comes highly recommended and is available on Aus iTunes.

The next track is dedicated to Tommie, who turned me on the mind blowing delights of Norway's MiMiracle. This stunning diva will amaze you with her unique vocals and inability to keep her clothes on. I admit, the first time I heard "Show Me", I prayed for a mimiracle that the song would hurry up and end before my ears started to bleed. I take it all back. MiMiracle shows Robyn up as the boring Swedish cunt she really is. Fans of Scandipop have a new icon to worship! Check out the breathtaking video clip if you're not convinced. Masked intruders and MiMiracle's pendulous breasts make for hypnotic viewing! Unfortunately, "Show Me" is yet to hit iTunes. Boo!

Speaking of busty Norwegians, Linni Meister (probably best known for her destruction of "Survivor") has a new ditty that I've been meaning to write about for months. "Where My Limo At?" is just as classy as the title would suggest and you can download this nugget of pop gold from Aus iTunes. When is this fabulous bitch going to release an album?

Time for a change of pace. Judith Owen is best known for her sweet blend of Jazz and folk music but she occasionally mixes in the slightest touch of pop and the results are inevitably fabulous. I just fell in love with "Creatures Of Habit", it's so simple and beautiful - and Judith is seriously rocking the naughty headmistress look on the cover! Hear this amazing talent perform the song live here. "Creatures Of Habit" is available from Aus iTunes.

There's a reason why everyone's jumping on the Lady GaGa bandwagon - "Just Dance" is seriously fucking awesome. I'm very pleased to see the song steadily climbing the iTunes hot 100. "Just Dance" is one of few tracks that lives up to its hype. Possibly the year's best electro floorfiller.

The holy Queen of American pop just keeps on getting better! Seriously, Fergie can do no wrong as far as I'm concerned and her "Sex & The City" theme song is another trash classic. "Labels Or Love" displays the full extent of Fergie's amazing talent: hilarious lyrics, bad sampling and random comments about her incomparable hotness. "Labels Or Love" is currently gracing in the Australian top 20. I am proud.

I take back all the nasty things I said about The Veronicas. The twins haven't put a foot wrong with their latest album. The singles have all been amazing and "This Love" is no exception. I love their new softer, pop sound. It suits them wonderfully. Another well deserved top 10 hit for the girls.

"Fashion" is a new highwater mark for American pop music. End of. Bow down to the poptastic genius that is Heidi Montag!

I can't believe Enrique is still flogging his shiteous "Insomniac" album. "Can You Hear Me" was added as a bonus track in Europe to coincide with the song being chosen as the official theme to Euro 2008. I rather like it. This is a return to the poptastic goodness of "Hero". Check out the extremely gay Moto Blanco remixes, all available on iTunes.

Speaking of gayness, when did urban music get so fagtastic? Chris Brown's "Forever" is an example of everything that is right with R'n'B in 2008. Cheesy lyrics, synths and a dance beat. Seriously, Cher would turn up her nose at this tacky shit! I love it.

Here's something different. I haven't written much about country music on this blog but I actually am quite a fan. Admittedly 90% of the country albums in my collection were recorded by Dolly Parton but that's beside the point! I don't mind the occasional twangy guitar and The McClymonts are quickly becoming a favourite of mine. I guess you would describe them as Australia's Dixie Chicks only prettier and with a slight pop twist. "Finally Over Blue" is a great little tune. Give it a go!

I know it's a couple of months old but I'm still loving Vanessa Amorosi's Perfect. It's heart warming to see Australia's favourite lesbian back in the top 5 after spending all those years mending fences in the outback. I'm not very keen on her new album but "Perfect" sits nicely along side "Shine" and "Absolutely Everybody" as modern Australian pop classics.

Speaking of Ness Ness, her touring partner Michael Paynter has released a fairly decent song of his own. "Closer" was released months ago without making any impact at all but it's starting to make waves since being used in TV advertisement. I think Michael looks and sounds like Anthony Callea (with even gayer hair) but I still can't hate him. "Closer" is cute, catchy and uplifting in an annoying kind of way. I hope it takes off for him.

Fergie has been slumming with Japanese nobody Kumi Koda. I'm not a big fan of Kumi (she's no Ami Suzuki!) but I love "That Ain't Cool", probably because of Fergie's fabulous presence. The song was a #2 hit in Japan. I hope Fergie deletes Kumi from the song and releases it in Australia as the 107th single from "The Dutchess"!

I was critical of Jennifer Hudson's vocal performance on the "Dreamgirls" Soundtrack (basically she's not a patch on Jennifer Holliday) but her debut single "Spotlight" has been a guilty pleasure of mine for weeks. It's a relief to hear a diva actually sing instead of talk her way through a song and the understated production is really quite lovely. I hope this takes off for her, anything would be better than Jordin fucking Sparks.

Ok, this is cheating. "Say Goodbye To La La Land" is an album not a single but it's fresh to Aus iTunes and I just can't get enough of it. Sirens is one of my all time favourite girlbands and their funky new urban sound is scorching hot. My favourites include "Dreams", "Own Thing" and "Little Girl". This is definitely one of 2008's best pop albums. Very highly recommended!

I feel for Kelly Rowland. The sad bitch has spent her career standing in Beyonce's shadow, releasing whatever shit B has already turned down. She's like the poor man's Solange! Happily, 2008 has been kind to Kelly. "Work" turned out to be one of the year's best club anthems and the follow up "Daylight" isn't completely shit either. A cover of the Bobby Womack's classic, Kelly's version is a lot of fun - if you ignore the god awful rent-a-rapper. I suggest checking out the trashy Hex Hector club mix instead.

There must be some kind of a revolt going on in the Destiny's Child camp. First Kelly Rowland actually scores a hit and now Michelle Williams has gone and recorded what is hands down one of the best tracks of 2008. "We Break The Dawn" is one of those rare songs that just makes me feel happy when I hear it. I love the subject matter, the electro infused urban pop sound and Michelle's crazy dance moves in the video clip. If the curse of Beyonce doesn't strike Michelle dead in her tracks, this should be HUGE. On the Romanian club chart. "We Break The Dawn" isn't available on Aus iTunes yet but keep an eye out for it. It really is fantastic.

Miley Cyrus - 7 Things


"7 Things" is the first single from American pop singer Miley Cyrus's upcoming studio album Breakout, released in May 2008. The music video premiered on ABC on June 27, 2008, and appeared on Disney Channel the next day.

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Evanescence - Bring Me to Life


"Bring Me to Life" is the first single from Evanescence's multi-platinum debut album Fallen (2003). The song was honored with the award for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 2004 Grammy Awards.

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Colbie Caillat - The Little Things


"The Little Things" is the third single from Colbie Caillat's 2007 debut album, Coco. The single did not chart as well in the U.S. as her first two singles, "Bubbly" and "Realize".

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OneRepublic - Say (All I Need)


"Say (All I Need)" is the third single by pop rock band OneRepublic from their debut album Dreaming Out Loud (2007). The band was featured as the Band of the Week on MTV when the single was released on June 24 in the United States.

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Simple Plan - Perfect


"Perfect" is the fourth and final single taken from Simple Plan's debut album, No Pads, No Helmets... Just Balls, released in August 2003. The song became the band's biggest hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peaking at the #24 position on 9 December 2003.

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