I promise I haven't forgotten about my top ten list, but let's take a look about how the Hot 100 says music was this year. There were only ten singles that topped the chart in 2014, so let's put them in their rightful order, shall we?
10. "The Monster" by Eminem feat. Rihanna
January 1 through January 17 (2 weeks)
This song was catchy at first, but really didn't have the staying power that the artists' previous collaboration "Love the Way You Lie" did. Something to keep in mind- "The Monster" was number one for the final two weeks of 2013, as well, so it was kind of tired by this year. But kudos to Eminem for coming out with another successful album and also hearing from Rihanna in 2014!
9. "All of Me" by John Legend
May 17 though June 6 (3 weeks)
As most number one songs go, this song was overplayed, and it didn't help that they played Avicii's so-so remix on the pop stations. This one will definitely be a wedding song for a long time, though.
8. "Happy" by Pharrell Williams
March 8 through May 16 (10 weeks)
"Happy" was an original song written for Despicable Me 2 for its summer 2013 release, nominated for an oscar and performed in the February ceremony, before finally topping the chart in March and staying for a lengthy stay into the summer. This was a hit for all ages, but I personally need some time off from this one. (However, this was the most successful number one of the year, so it would be number one if we were ranking these based on performance.)
7. "Timber" by Pitbull feat. Ke$ha
January 18 through February 7 (3 weeks)
As Pitbull songs go, this one is probably my favorite, but that's thanks to Kesha's last performance as Ke$ha and the amazingly catchy hook. Dale!
6. "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor
September 20 through November 14 (8 weeks)
Meghan Trainor brought the doo-wop to 2014. I'm so excited about her upcoming album and really hoping her not to be a one-hit wonder. This was a song with a great message and cleverly written, at that, despite all the skinny-shaming haters.
5. "Rude" by MAGIC!
July 26 through September 5 (6 weeks)
Let's be real, MAGIC! probably won't have another hit as big as "Rude" was, but it was quite the BBQ jam this summer and I didn't ever get too sick of it.
4. "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift
November 19 through December 31 (5 weeks)
Finally, the song where Swift got self-aware, and we couldn't get enough of it. You'll see this one one on 2015's list as well, as it continues to dominate the chart. Plus, who can resist that ejecting tape sound effect?
3. "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX
June 7 through July 25 (7 weeks)
"Fancy" marks a true team effort, as Iggy's verses need Charli's hook and vice versa. It was the perfect pairing, and put both of these pop stars on the map, as both have had successful follow-ups.
2. "Dark Horse" by Katy Perry feat. Juicy J
February 8 through March 7 (4 weeks)
As Katy Perry herself puts it, "Dark Horse" became quite the dark horse of a single. After "Unconditionally" failed to do as well as Katy hoped, she quickly released "Dark Horse" to radio as her third single from Prism based on the phenomenal digital sales. What a great decision, because those trap beats made Katy cool again, and helped her arrive at her ninth number one.
1. "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift
September 6 through September 19 and November 15 through November 28 (4 weeks)
Haters gonna hate hate hate hate hate, but T-Swift ruled 2014. People just don't grow tired of this song, as after eight weeks of sitting at number two behind "Bass", "Shake" came back to top it all, with only "Space" coming to replace it. (Hope you followed those abbrevs.) You go, Taylor!
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