THO 100 Update for week ending November 14, 2009

Last week it was expected, and written here, that Britney Spears would take over the #1 position on the THO 100 with her latest single, "3." But after all the data was compiled, the hottest song online by our measure is "Bad Romance" by Lady GaGa. It catapults from #11 to #1 in only its fourth week on the chart and barely beats out Spears' hit. "Bad Romance" caps an incredible year for Lady GaGa, who spent time at #1 in January and February with "Just Dance" followed by time at #1 in April and May with "Poker Face." Given that there are only six chart weeks left in 2009, and the fast rise of "Bad Romance," it could still be the #1 song when the calendar turns. Either way, Lady GaGa has a good chance of topping our list of the Top Artists of 2009, which is compiled from all 2009 chart data... coming soon.

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THO 100 Update for the week ending July 18, 2008

This week on the THO 100, David Guetta holds off all challengers to retain the #1 position. "When Love Takes Over" (featuring Kelly Rowland) will spend its 3rd week atop the chart. One of the challengers is UK pop sensation La Roux, with their single "Bulletproof." Music fans don't seem to mind singer Elly Jackson's crazy hair, as the song moves from #5 to #4 and has a serious shot at reaching #1 next week. At least three other songs are capable of being #1 in the coming weeks, including Jordin Sparks' "Battlefield," Lady GaGa's "Paparazzi," and Linkin Park's "New Divide." Enjoy the chart this week!

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THO's Top Songs of All-Time

The Top Hits Online chart began publishing weekly charts in 1993. The chart has always been based on personal charts published on the internet, and it always will be. The hits that appear on the chart are often different than what you might see on the US Billboard charts, and often the THO 100 has many international hits that receive no airplay in the US. We are proud to publish our list of top songs since that first THO chart in '93. It is led by Alanis Morissette's "You Learn," which spent a remarkable 85 weeks on the chart. Morissette has two songs in the top 5, the other being "Head Over Feet." The list is also scattered with several hits from Madonna and Mariah Carey, the two most successful artists of the era. The only current hit on the list is Lady GaGa's "Poker Face," at #25.

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THO 100 Update for the week ending July 4, 2008

It's been a long time since a dance track has reached #1 on the THO 100, but this week David Guetta accomplishes that feat with "When Love Takes Over." It is Guetta's first #1 but is the second #1 for the featured artist, Kelly Rowland. In 2002 she was also the featured artist on Nelly's #1 song "Dilemma." The other big milestone on the chart this week is Lady GaGa holding down three positions inside the top 10. "Paparazzi" moves up to #7 while "Poker Face" and "LoveGame" drop to numbers 9 and 10, respectively. This hasn't happened since 1995 when Madonna had three songs inside the top 10 for two consecutive weeks: "You'll See," "I Want You," and "One More Chance."

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Top Songs of 2009... at the halfway point

We are halfway through the calendar year, so we thought it would be fun to see what the top songs of 2009 are up to this point. Our rankings are based on performance on the THO 100 only. It is probably no surprise that "Poker Face" is #1, having spent seven weeks atop the chart. Lady GaGa has two songs in the top five, the other being "Just Dance" which has been around since June of 2008. Several other songs on the list are 2008 hits that extended their chart run well into 2009. Britney Spears, Beyonce, The Killers, and Pink are the other artists to have two songs in the top 20. And as it often is with the THO 100, which is based on individual personal charts published on the web, women rule the list, leading each of the top 10 tracks.

1. Lady GaGa - Poker Face
2. Kelly Clarkson - My Life Would Suck Without You
3. Beyonce - Halo
4. Lily Allen - The Fear
5. Lady GaGa f/ Akon & Colby O'Donis - Just Dance
6. Britney Spears - Circus
7. Taylor Swift - Love Story
8. Britney Spears - If U Seek Amy
9. Pink - Sober
10. Beyonce - Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
11. The Killers - Spaceman
12. The Fray - You Found Me
13. Flo Rida - Right Round
14. Kings Of Leon - Use Somebody
15. The Killers - Human
16. T.I. f/ Justin Timberlake - Dead And Gone
17. The Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
18. James Morrison f/ Nelly Furtado - Broken Strings
19. All-American Rejects - Gives You Hell
20. Pink - Please Don't Leave Me

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THO 100 Update for the week ending June 13, 2009

Just when you thought she might go away... back comes Lady GaGa with another hit. This week on the THO 100, her new single "Paparazzi" is the largest mover on the chart and has the largest point gain. Meanwhile, "Poker Face" still sits at #2 and "LoveGame" inches up from #15 to #12. Last week "Just Dance" exited the chart after a 49-week run. The Black Eyed Peas still hold the top spot, and there doesn't appear to be any competition in the next few weeks for them. The highest debut belongs to Linkin Park with "New Divide," a song taken from the upcoming "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" soundtrack.

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THO 100 Update for week ending May 23, 2009

There is a full slate of new entries on this week's THO 100, and most of them are from international stars outside the U.S. One reason for this is the recent Eurovision competition from which several hit songs have come. Another reason is the relative stagnation on U.S. radio stations at the moment. Jade Ewen's Eurovision-winning song "It's My Time" is the highest debut on the chart at #63. At the top, it is a three-way battle for #1 between Lady GaGa, Britney Spears, and The Black Eyed Peas. It is anyone's guess who will be at #1 after the dust settles next week.

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THO 100 Update for the week ending May 16, 2009

Make it six weeks in a row at #1 for Lady GaGa's "Poker Face." But the end of its run is near, as Britney Spears closes the gap at #2 with "If U Seek Amy." Also closing in fast is "Boom Boom Pow," the latest single from The Black Eyed Peas. This week it moves from #9 to #4 and is the largest point gainer on the chart. The Peas have never had a THO #1 before. Their highest-charting singles stalled at #3: 2003's "Where Is The Love" and 2005's "My Humps." Enjoy the chart this week!

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THO 100 Update for week ending May 9, 2009

The same song is both the largest point gainer and the largest chart mover on the latest THO 100 chart. It is Green Day's "Know Your Enemy" from their upcoming album "21st Century Breakdown." It is their 24th chart entry on the THO 100 and looks to possibly become their fourth #1 hit. But for now that distinction still belongs to Lady GaGa and her "Poker Face." The Black Eyed Peas and Girls Aloud both enter the top 10 with their latest singles, plus there are 10 new entries on the new chart.


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THO 100 Update for week ending May 2, 2009

Earlier this year Lady GaGa's "Just Dance" (featuring Colby O'Donis) spent four weeks atop the THO 100. But now it is GaGa's "Poker Face" spending a fourth week at #1, easily holding off Kelly Clarkson (#2) and Beyonce (#3). The next new number one song may very well come from another artist with #1 experience. Late last year Pink was #1 for six weeks with "So What," the lead single from her Funhouse album. This week "Please Don't Leave Me" creeps into the top 10 and appears destined to climb even higher. Pink has now had 15 top 10 hits in her career, starting with "Most Girls" in 2000 which went to #1. Enjoy the chart this week!

- Current THO 100 Chart
- Chart Archive
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THO 100 Update for week ending April 18, 2009

This week "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz falls off the THO 100. It is the first time since the May 3, 2008 chart the song has been missing, which amounts to 49 weeks. It becomes one of many songs to fall just shy of one full year (52 weeks) on the chart. In the last two years several songs have suffered the same fate, including "Rehab" by Amy Winehouse (51 weeks), "Before He Cheats" by Carrie Underwood (51 weeks), "How To Save A Life" by The Fray (50 weeks), "Love Song" by Sara Bareilles (49 weeks), "U + Ur Hand" by Pink (49 weeks), and "Over My Head (Cable Car)" by The Fray (49 weeks). The last song to visit the chart for a full year was "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter (52 weeks). The all-time record (starting with THO's first chart in 1993) belongs to Alanis Morissette's "You Learn," which spent a remarkable 85 weeks on the chart.

Oh and by the way, Lady GaGa's "Poker Face" spends a second week at #1 on this week's chart.

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THO 100 Update for week ending April 4, 2009

We profiled the Pet Shop Boys a few weeks ago when their latest single "Love Etc." was the highest debut on the THO 100. But now the song has moved inside the top 10, which makes it their highest-charting song since the TopHitsOnline chart began in 1993. Of course that is after their huge worldwide hits "West End Girls," "What Have I Done To Deserve This," and others. But "Love Etc." is their 18th THO chart hit and might make a move even higher than #8 where it sits this week. It is doubtful it will have enough steam to overcome current #1 "My Life Would Suck Without You," nor #2 "Poker Face" by Lady GaGa. "Poker Face" might topple Clarkson next week, or else "My Life..." will top the chart for the eighth consecutive week.

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THO 100 Update for the week ending March 28, 2009

Franz Ferdinand is still probably best known for their hits "Take Me Out" and "Do You Want To," especially in the United States. But internationally they've had many hits, and this week their latest splashes onto the THO 100 at #35. "No You Girls" is from their new album "Tonight: Franz Ferdinand" and becomes their 10th THO chart hit.

Kelly Clarkson continues to hold off Lady GaGa for the #1 position, making it six weeks at #1 for "My Life Would Suck Without You." And speaking of Lady GaGa, she charts another song from her "The Fame" album: "Love Game," giving her four charting singles this week. Coldplay and Beyonce recently achieved the same feat. Mariah Carey holds the all-time records with six charting songs in the same week. Enjoy the new chart!

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THO 100 Update for the week ending March 14, 2009

The current #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 is "Right Round" by Flo Rida. The song hasn't yet achieved the same success on the THO 100, but this week it makes a large leap forward, earning the greatest point gainer award and moving from #23 to #14. Reigning supreme on the THO chart is still Kelly Clarkson's "My Life Would Suck Without You," which holds off "The Fear" and "Poker Face." Lady GaGa still has two songs inside the top 10, as well as a new debut this week near the bottom of the chart. Eight other debuts also enter the chart, led by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Enjoy the new chart!

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THO 100 Update for week ending March 7, 2009

Most casual music fans still think of the Pet Shop Boys as that group that did the 80s classic "West End Girls." But chart watchers and followers of electronica and pop music know that Pet Shop Boys have continued making hit music and are still going strong today. As evidence, the largest point gainer on this weeks' THO 100 is "Love Etc.," which was last week's highest debuting song. Although the THO chart dates back to only 1993, the 'boys have managed to chart 14 hits during that span, and may add to that total with their new album "Yes" being released March 24th.

Meanwhile, Kelly Clarkson continues her chart dominance, as "My Life Would Suck Without You" stays at #1 for a third week. Most likely challengers are Lady GaGa's "Poker Face" and Taylor Swift's "Love Story." Enjoy the chart this week.

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THO 100 Update for week ending February 28, 2009

Taylor Swift's "Love Story" began on country radio stations in the U.S., and slowly the song has worked its way onto pop/top 40 playlists around the world. This week it enters the top 10 on the THO 100, which rarely sees country songs reach the top half of the chart. While many would argue the song barely resembles country music, we're fairly sure Taylor Swift and her fans don't care. The song reaches #2 on the official U.K. chart this week, so could it eventually reach the top of THO? The current champ is Kelly Clarkson with "My Life Would Suck Without You." Lady GaGa clogs the top 5 with two songs and Lily Allen's "The Fear" gains points at #2 but without much chance of topping Clarkson. Enjoy the chart this week!

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THO 100 Update for the week ending February 14, 2009

Lily Allen's "The Fear" becomes the fourth #1 song of 2009 in only its seventh week on the THO 100. "The Fear" is the charts' largest point gainer and moves up five positions from #6, knocking off Lady GaGa's "Just Dance." GaGa spent four weeks atop the chart beginning on January 17th, 2009. "The Fear" is Allen's sixth chart hit, but the first to ever rise higher than her debut hit "Smile," which peaked at #17 in 2006. Her other hits are "LDN," "Littlest Things," "Alfie," and "Oh My God" (by Mark Ronson featuring Lily Allen). Allen's album "It's Not Me, It's You" was released internationally on February 9. We hope you enjoy the chart this week!


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THO 100 Update for week ending February 7, 2009

It has been nearly two years since we last heard from one of the biggest bands in the world, U2. But they are back with a new single "Get On Your Boots," which is the highest chart entry on the THO 100 this week. "Boots" is their 24 THO hit, although the THO chart began in late 1993, long after some of U2's greatest successes. "Beautiful Day" is their only chart topper, but they've had seven songs enter the top 10. The initial success of "Boots" is good, but not what we might expect from such a huge band with a two-year layoff. Feedback across the web appears to be the same... good but not great. Meanwhile, Lady GaGa continues her domination of the chart for a fourth consecutive week, leaving Beyonce, Britney, and Pink in the #2-4 positions, respectively. Enjoy the chart this week!

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THO 100 Update for the week ending January 24, 2009

After a disappointing follow-up to her smash album "Breakaway," Kelly Clarkson is back again with a new single from her upcoming album "All I Ever Wanted." The single is "My Life Would Suck Without You," and this week it is the highest debut on the THO 100. It is more reminiscent of her earlier hits, with a soaring vocal chorus set to a dance beat. Is it too early to predict another #1 hit in Clarkson's future? Probably not. For now, Lady GaGa holds on to #1 for a second week with "Just Dance." It now holds a comfortable lead over the Killers' "Human" and big singles by Beyonce, Britney, and Pink. Lady GaGa also has the #12 song on the chart with "Poker Face," which is just now beginning to see significant airplay in the U.S. Please enjoy the chart this week...

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THO 100 Update for week ending January 17, 2009

Lady GaGa makes a surprising jump from #6 to #1 on the THO 100 this week. Her smash hit "Just Dance" (featuring Akon & Colby O'Donis) benefits mostly from increased airplay and single availability in the UK, although radio airplay in many parts of the U.S. is still growing too. This is Lady GaGa first THO #1, and in fact her first THO hit. It replaces The Killers "Human," which ends up spending only a single week at the top. "Human" is just barely behind "Just Dance," so a re-entry into the top position next week would not be a surprise. Elsewhere on the chart, Pink and Girls Aloud have new songs enter the top 10, and Ne-Yo and The Fray move inside the top 40 with new singles.

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Akon

Aliaune Thiam, or the artist we know as Akon, logs his 15th THO hit this week with "Right Now (Na Na Na)." Often Akon collaborates with others on hit songs, such as "Smack That" with Eminem or "Just Dance" with Lady GaGa and Colby O'Donis. But "Right Now" is a solo hit, just as his first THO hit was: 2005's "Lonely." He has several impressive achievements, including being the first artist to hold both the #1 and #2 slots on the Billboard Hot 100 TWICE! Akon was also nominated for a Grammy Award, although he lost to Justin Timberlake. We created another poll, for you to choose your favorite Akon tune.

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New Album Releases for October 28, 2008

Pink - Funhouse
Toby Keith - That Don't Make Me A Bad Guy
Rascal Flatts - Greatest Hits Volume 1
Snow Patrol - A Hundred Million Suns
The Cure - 4:13 Dream
John Legend - Evolver
Bloc Party - Intimacy
Celine Dion - My Love - Ultimate Essential Collection
Ryan Adams - Cardinology
Lady GaGa - The Fame
Queen + Paul Rodgers - The Cosmos Rocks
Kaiser Chiefs - Off With Their Heads
Susan Tedeschi - Back To The River
Cradle Of Filth - Godspeed On The Devil's Thunder [2 CDs]
Hank Williams - The Unreleased Recordings [3 CD Box Set]
Kurt Carr with The Kurt Carr Singers - Just The Beginning [2 CD Live]
Loreena McKennitt - A Midwinter Night's Dream
Eagles of Death Metal - Heart On
Avalon - Greatest Hits
Michael W. Smith - A New Hallelujah
Celtic Woman - The Greatest Journey: Essential Collection
Soundtrack - Quantum of Solace
Joey & Rory - The Life Of A Song
Jay Street - Jay Street
Greg Street - Greg Street Certified Worldwide
Boz Scaggs - Speak Low
Straight No Chaser - Holiday Spirits
Juliette Commagere - Queens Die Proudly
The Partridge Family - Bulletin Board
Cynic - Traced In Air
Deerhunter - Microcastle
Marillion - Happiness Is The Road Volume 1 - Essence
Marillion - Happiness Is The Road Volume 2 - The Hard Shoulder
Lee Brice - Picture Of Me

- Full list of new and future album releases
- New Albums Google gadget
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THO 100 Update for week ending August 30, 2008

Keane has probably had more success on the THO 100 than any other national chart. They may not get the radio airplay or sales to place high on other charts, but their songs are often rated high on personal charts that make up the THO 100. A new album is on the way, and the first single, "Spiralling," certainly has a different sound than previous efforts. After being the highest debut last week, this week it is the largest point gainer. This is the third week at the top of the chart for Katy Perry, and probably the last for a while. Rihanna's "Disturbia" is closing fast and could overtake "I Kissed A Girl" next week. Also on the chart this week: Lady GaGa enters the top 10 for the first time, while The Script and Pink enter the top 20 with new songs.

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