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2012In the third week of June, North America ushered in a historic moment.
The two singles specially released by Renly Hall for the Heather Cross Foundation, "Another Light" and "Say You Won't Give Up", rely on their devastating explosive power and incredible strength to be airborne on the announcement The first and second place in the singles chart, the absolute dominance is eye-catching and even more amazing..
This is not only Renly's first Billboard single to win the championship, but also two singles to win the first and second place. As a singer, Renly's achievements have far exceeded his imagination, and this has also become his appeal in North America. Another profile, one can’t help but think of Will Smith and Barbra Streisand in their prime..
This feat has a monumental significance that will be recorded in history.！
According to Billboard's official classification, "Another Light" is classified as rock, while "Say You Won't Give Up" is classified as folk. As a result, these two singles have also created their own records.：
This is the first rock single to debut at number one in the 21st century, and it is also the highest-ranking folk single since the 21st century. In addition, the single-week sales of the two digital singles also set new highs. From iTunes to Spotify, it is not only a record of its own classification, but also a comprehensive refresh of all records. The powerful momentum is even daunting..
More importantly, this is the first charity single to top the Billboard singles chart in fifteen years..
Charity activities have always been an important part of social life. Singers are also willing to sing songs that suit the occasion and contribute to related activities. Especially after special major events occur, such as the "September 11 Incident", music is not only It can soothe people's hearts and unite people. It can also raise funds through effective means and provide help within its ability..
Naturally, there are countless charity songs, and many of the tracks are star-studded, and everyone can participate for free; however, in the final analysis, there is a lack of sufficient publicity and charting, and the single sales are good, but the results on the charts are not satisfactory..
The last time a charity single topped the Billboard singles chart was way back in 1997.
At that time, Princess Diana died in a car accident, and designer Versace also died in a tragic accident not long after. In the same year, he lost two close friends. Elton John fell into depression for a time, and then Created the single "Candle-In-The-Wind-1997". This single was originally written by Elton in 1973 in memory of Marilyn Monroe, and the lyrics were rewritten in 1997 Later, a new version was created.
After the single was released, it topped the Billboard singles chart and stayed there for fourteen weeks. It sold 33 million copies worldwide, making it the second-highest-selling single in history..
In the following fifteen years, all charity singles and commemorative singles have not achieved such outstanding results on the charts. Until now, the emergence of "Another Ray of Light" has attracted all attention. They all gathered together and really wrote a rich and colorful stroke..
During the live performance of the "Today Show", "Another Light" touched countless people, and Renly's moving expression and sincerity during the performance triggered a frenzy of discussion..
Countless YouTube accounts have uploaded videos, using this song as the background music to tell the stories of those around them who have been tortured by the disease. Gradually, it formed a trend and spread mightily; and during the live performance in Rockefeller Plaza , the sight of all the viewers taking out their mobile phones and lighting up the lights was hailed by many media as one of the top ten scenes of 2012..
It was under this craze that "Another Light" successfully topped the Billboard singles chart..
In comparison, "Say You Won't Give Up", which did not have a dedicated performance in the "Today Show" live performance, lacked some topical emphasis, but the attention of this single was not inferior..
Since the end of "One Man's Concert", discussions about this song have been circulating on the Internet, but Renly has never responded, not even half-covering his face with his pipa, but completely without any The news seems to have never existed before, so carelessly and unconcerned. For the Don Quixotes, it is a torment..
Without warning, "Say you won't give up" appeared on the scene and unveiled the mystery. For the Don Quixotes, it was simply an early Christmas gift, not to mention that they deeply understood this. The song has special meaning to Heather and Renly, as well as the bond over that concert. Therefore, compared to "Another Light", among senior Don Quixotes, the influence of this song is Stronger.
So, easily, "Say You Won't Give Up" created the best first-week performance for a folk single, landing in second place..
In the third week of June, "Another Light" and "Say You Won't Give Up" appeared on the charts, defeating Gotye's single "Somebody- That-I-Used-To-Know)”; and Carly-Rae-Jepsen’s single “Call-Me”, which is very popular on social networks -Maybe)", successfully occupying the top two positions.
Interestingly, "The Most Familiar Stranger" and "Call Me When You Have Time" are both singles that have broken the glasses of countless people..
The former is an alternative indie rock song, recorded in the house of Gotier's parents. Half a year after its release, almost no one paid any attention to it. It unexpectedly entered the charts. In just fifteen weeks, it suddenly emerged and won the championship, breaking the charts since the new century. No one in indie rock has ever topped the Billboard singles chart, and stayed at the top for a full seven weeks - this may sound familiar, a complete replica of "Cleopatra".
The latter is a simple modern pop song, and the singer is also a newcomer from a Canadian talent show. When it was released, it was immediately submerged in countless information on the Internet, but later, spoof viral videos began to circulate on YouTube. But it really started to spread widely, and it successfully entered the list half a year after its release. Fifteen weeks after being on the list, it has climbed to the runner-up position..
If you add "Another Light" and "Say You Won't Give Up," this week's Billboard singles chart is simply a carnival feast for niche independent singers..
But this is not the end.
“"Another Ray of Light" stayed on the top spot for five weeks, while "Say You Won't Give Up", "The Most Familiar Stranger" and "Call Me When You Have Time" also firmly held the second place. The fourth place position has been changing continuously for five weeks, but the top four positions have remained unchanged. It can be said to be a great spectacle this summer..
Everyone is discussing who can break the monopoly of these four singles, who will be the first to fall behind, and who can replace "Another Light" as the champion. When the answer comes out, people are Shocked and surprised——
In the fourth week of July, the number one spot on the Billboard singles chart was "Call Me When You Can." The discussion on this single on social networks has expanded to a global scale, even surpassing "Another Light" and becoming has become a new hot focus, and its sales have increased even more. With its excellent popularity index, it is threatening the throne of "The Most Familiar Stranger" as the sales champion in the first half of the year..
“"Another Light" slipped to second place, followed by Maroon 1's "Payphone" and "The Most Familiar Stranger," while "Say You Won't Give Up" slipped to fifth place. name.
In the era of digital music sources, it is also the era of social networks. Quietly, online social media, led by Facebook and YouTube, are changing the composition of the music market, further impacting billboards. Such changes are becoming increasingly clear. Come on, "Another Light" and "Call me when you have time" are the most direct beneficiaries..
After that, "Call Me When You Can" spent five weeks at the top of the charts before being overtaken by Flo-Rida's single "Whistle.".
As for "Another Light", after handing over the championship position, it stayed in the runner-up for three weeks, and then continued to decline to the fifth place. Only then did it finally stabilize its pace and stay in the top ten. After 18 weeks, it continued to decline and reached the top 20 range. The overall battery life was exceptionally good and eye-catching..
Compared with folk songs, the rock market still barely survives, which also makes the overall sales momentum of "Another Light" faintly surpass the two singles "Beast" and "Faithful", and even enough to create Comparable to the historical "Cleopatra", the year-end sales statistics are worth looking forward to.
It is no exaggeration to say that Renly has already occupied a place in the North American music market in the first half of 2012 as a singer..
Meanwhile, "Say You Won't Give Up" performed relatively poorly. After slipping to fifth place, the single only stayed in the top ten for six weeks, and then dropped directly to the outside of the top ten, and The downward trend did not stop, and it only lingered on the entire list for twenty-two weeks, and then it was completely off the list..
“"Another Light" is still in the top 20, but "Say You Won't Give Up" is already off the list..
It can be said that this is the result of the difference in the promotion strategies of the two singles; but it can also be said that this is the objective status quo of rock and folk music in the North American market..
In fact, "Say You Won't Give Up" is a song about love, and even stripped of the meaning behind it, it's a catchy song. The ballad single topped the UK pop charts. It was enthusiastically welcomed.
Although its initial influence was not as good as "Another Light", its explosive stamina far exceeded its opponents. Twelve weeks after its release, "Say You Won't Give Up" successfully reached the top spot and was well above the top spot. It has stayed for nine weeks. In the case of insufficient explosive power, relying on the durability of long-term sales, the total sales volume is quickly catching up with "Another Ray of Light".”.
From a small perspective, we can still see the differences between the British and American markets; this can also be seen as the difference in cultural heritage between Europe and the United States..
With the popularity of the "Today Show" and the frenzied sales of the two singles, the competition for summer slots has also become fierce.om，.
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