This lesson talks about the biggest hits on Billboard's Hot 100 from 2000 to 2024. Mariah Carey’s "We Belong Together" ranks at number 10, while other top hits include Dua Lipa’s "Levitating" and Ed Sheeran’s "Shape of You." The top five songs are: "I Gotta Feeling" by The Black Eyed Peas, "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO, "Stay" by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber, "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars, and the number one hit, "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd. "Blinding Lights" set records for its long time on the charts and its billions of streams. The song's popularity grew through streaming, playlists, and even a Super Bowl performance.
Vocabulary:
• Billboard (noun): A company that tracks music charts and rankings.
• Surveyed (verb): Collected information by asking people or analyzing data.
• Charting (verb): Being listed or ranked on a music or sales chart.
• Notable (adjective): Worth mentioning or important.
• Blockbuster (noun): Something very successful or popular.
• Anthem (noun): A song with a strong message or emotional appeal.
• Performance (noun): The act of presenting music or entertainment to an audience.
• Stream (verb): To play music or videos over the internet.
• Playlist (noun): A collection of songs arranged for a specific purpose or mood.
• Century (noun): A period of 100 years.
• Halftime (noun): A break in the middle of a sports game, often featuring entertainment.
• Banger (noun, informal): A very popular or energetic song.
Source: Good Morning America