Kategori: Chart Spotlight
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ABBA is Back on the Chart
Due to the New Year’s celebrations, ABBA’s “Happy New Year” re-enters at No.9. It’s the third year in a row, as the song has re-entered the chart in Sweden both 2008 and 2009. It was orginally issued as single in 1980, following “Super Trouper.” As WelcheMusic previously reported, Linda Sundblad is on her way to get…
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Whatever Happened to ‘80s Sensation Sonia?
The pop artist Sonia was discovered by the production team Stock, Aitken & Waterman at the end of the ‘80s. She was 18 years old when she recorded her debut single ‘You’ll Never Stop Me Loving You.’ The track was a No.1 hit on the UK singles chart and was followed by her debut album Everybody…
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She Sold 3.2m Albums in the US Alone
By now, many of us already know about Susan Boyle’s astonishing performance in Britain’s Got Talent. Not surprisingly, the album racked up record sales in the UK. But, listen to this. In just six weeks, Susan Boyle sold 3.1m albums in the United States alone. Only Taylor Swift’s Fearless can beat that. Her breakthrough there…
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Listen to Alicia Key’s “Unknown” No.1 with Alejandro Sanz
CHART SPOTLIGHT. WelcheMusic has previously reported on Alicia Keys’ success with her latest album The Element of Freedom, which peaked at No.2 on the Billboard 200 in December. “Empire State of Mind” recently topped the chart, while Alicia Keys’ ballad version already climbs the chart in different territories. The Spanish singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz duets with…
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Chart-Topping Erik Grönwall Has Four Entries on Singles Tally
Due to the New Year celebrations, the final edition of the Swedish sales chart were delayed until today, according to industry source Mi. The tally show that the two Idol finalist keep a stronghold of the chart’s top positions. Erik Grönwall’s eponymous debut stays atop of the album chart, but hes trailer by Calle Kristiansson…
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Gaga Knocks X-Factor Winner Off the Top
Joe McElderry falls back 2-1 on the first chart week of the century. He’s being replaced by Lady Gaga, who spends a tenth week on the chart. “Bad Romance” is her third No.1, succeding “Paparazzi,” that peaked at No.4. Both “Poker Face” and “Just Dance” topped the tally, White “LoveGame” only manager to climb to…
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Ne-Yo Comes to Sweden in February
CHART SPOTLIGHT. WelcheMusic brings you great news at the start of the year. Ne-Yo will perform at the Baltic Hall in Malmö, Sweden, on Feb.25th. This will be his first performance ever in this country. Throughout the ’00s, Ne-Yo has had phenomonal success as both a song-writer and artist. His debut album In My Own…
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Countdown to February Release of New Sade Set
CHART SPOTLIGHT. There is a lot of anticipation for Sade’s February release of the album Soldier of Love. This is the first album since Lovers Rock was issued ten years ago, and the title track was released to radio in early December last year. Although Sade is an English group, Lovers Rock was a greater…
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Will Melanie Fiona Become the Next Mary J. Blige?
CHART SPOTLIGHT. Née Melanie Fiona Hallim in 1983, this Canadian recording artist definitely has potential for stardom. Melanie Fiona issued her debut set The Bridge in June 2009 via the classical Motown label. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfVfFy-I0z0&hl=sv_SE&fs=1& The set’s lead single “Give It to Me Right” was written by Andrea Martin who also penned Leona Lewis’s “Better in…
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Lady Gaga Remains in the Top 5 in the UK
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIw3SPkxdxQ Lady Gaga remains at No.3 with “Bad Romance” adding her ninth week on the UK singles chart. She’s trailed by Cheryl Cole who’s back with a follow-up to this fall’s No.1 “Fight for this Love.” Her new single features will.i.am on vocals and is titled “3 Words.” The Black Eyed Peas rise 10-6 with…