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US HOT 100 SUMMARY & REVIEW 31.12.24 #14 - Mellope - 31-12-2024
US HOT 100 SUMMARY & REVIEW 31.12.24 #14
THE TOP TEN:
At 10, Nat 'King' Cole joins the top ten with 'The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas)'. Kelly Clarkson is 'Underneath The Tree' at 9, and Dean Martin's 'Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!' lands at 8. Andy Williams claims 7 with 'It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year,' while Burl Ives drops to 6 with 'A Holly Jolly Christmas.' Ariana Grande makes a sneaky climb from 9 to 5 with 'Santa Tell Me.' Holding steady at 4 is 'Jingle Bell Rock,' and 'Last Christmas' stays firm at 3. Brenda Lee’s 'Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree' remains at 2 for another week, while Mariah Carey bags her 18th week at Billboard No. 1 with 'All I Want for Christmas Is You,' placing her just one week behind the all-time record for most No. 1 weeks!
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NEW ENTRIES:
89 - Santa Baby - Laufey (6/10)
Previous listen: Covering the early 1950s classic, 'Santa Baby' has a playful twist and works well as a background song for the holiday season. Laufey’s jazz-pop rendition showcases her versatile style, and it’s something I quite like!
88 - Holiday Road - Kesha (4/10)
Previous listen: Its repetitive pop style feels dull, lacking that Christmassy vibe. There’s nothing to hook you in, and it comes off as a cheap replacement for songs like 'Underneath the Tree.' While not a complete failure, 'Holiday Road' is just plain bad.
81 - My Turn - SZA (7/10)
80 - Chill Baby - SZA (5.5/10)
79 - Love Me 4 Me - SZA (6/10)
78 - Run Rudolph Run - Mark Ambor (6/10)
Previous listen: I appreciate Mark experimenting with something different from his Rockwood album. His take on 'Run Rudolph Run' uses upbeat guitar strumming to create a faster-paced, chill atmosphere that works well. A solid release and, surprisingly, the first Spotify single I’ve liked from him!
73 - Another Life - SZA (6/10)
71 - Kitchen - SZA (5/10)
70 - Cry Baby - SZA (6/10)
69 - No More Hiding - SZA (6.5/10)
64 - What Do I Do - SZA (5/10)
63 - Scorsese Baby Daddy - SZA (6/10)
62 - Diamond Boy (DTM) - SZA (5/10)
59 - Drive - SZA (5/10)
Previous listen: A deep yet lighter acoustic R&B ballad, but it fails to meet the standard of a deluxe SOS track. It’s alright, but honestly, it feels like a "meh" option to push as a single and doesn’t reflect the best side of SOS.
55 - BMF - SZA (7/10)
50 - You Make It Feel Like Christmas - Gwen Stefani/Blake Shelton (7.5/10)
Previous listen: Love it!
Off-topic, but this was released in September 2017 (seriously, who drops a Christmas song in September?! Psycho.). At least it’s a feel-good track that reminds me of 'You’re Christmas To Me,' but more instrumental and toned down. Gwen’s vocals and Blake’s harmonies blend beautifully to create a seasonal pop classic.
48 - Winter Wonderland - Darlene Love (7/10)
I’m so glad this entered! This classic from Darlene’s Christmas album is jolly and energetic—perfect for any Christmas party. A great song.
45 - 30 For 30 - SZA/Kendrick Lamar (5/10)
Previous first listen: Featured on SZA’s Lana album, this marks yet another collaboration with Kendrick. Unfortunately, it’s boring. Their chemistry feels stale, and the track comes across as toned-down and disappointing. The hype around it feels unwarranted.
43 - Snowman - Sia (8.5/10)
Released in 2017 as part of her Everyday Is Christmas album, I can confidently say this is one of the best Christmas songs ever. I can’t believe it just entered now! The song’s soft, dreamy vibe fits perfectly with winter scenes, and its production is flawless. Sia’s vocal control is masterful, making this a holiday staple.
37 - Holly Jolly Christmas - Michael Bublé (6/10)
The way Bublé sings 'Holly Jolly Christmas' makes me laugh—it reminds me of something I can’t quite put my finger on. While it’s cheerful, it’s not a Christmas favorite for me. I prefer Burl Ives’ version, which feels more classic and stylish.
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RE-ENTRIES:
49 - Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season - Andy Williams
[Not a fan.]
42 - Mistletoe - Justin Bieber
[Love this!]
40 - You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch - Thurl Ravenscroft
[His voice is kinda scary.]
38 - Merry Christmas - Ed Sheeran/Elton John
[Memorable 100%.]
36 - Baby It’s Cold Outside - Dean Martin
[Decent.]
35 - This Christmas - Donny Hathaway
[Well-made song.]
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NOTEWORTHY CHANGES:
Songs that climbed over 10 spots:
56. Christmas Magic - Laufey (up 11)
39. Like It's Christmas - Jonas Brothers (Up 11)
31. Christmastime Is Here - Vince Guaraldi Trio (Up 15)
30. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer - Gene Autry (Up 18)
29. Please Come Home For Christmas - Eagles (Up 20) [HIGHEST CLIMBER]
26. Wonderful Christmasttime - Paul McCartney (Up 13)
25. Little Saint Nick - Beach Boys (Up 18)
23. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa claus lane) - Gene Autry (Up 13)
22. Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt/Henry Rene and his orchestra (Up 15)
21. Blue Christmas - Elvis Presley (Up 15)
20. Deck The Halls - Nat 'King' Cole (Up 11)
Songs that fell over 10 spots:
100. Peekaboo - Kendrick Lamar/AzChike (Down 29) [HIGHEST FALLER]
99. Think I'm In Love With You - Chris Stapleton (Down 10)
98. Popular - Ariana Grande (Down 25)
95. Good News - Shaboozey (Down 18)
94. 4×4×U - Lainey Wilson (Down 19)
93. Heart Of A Woman - Summer Walker (Down 19)
92. Empty Out Your Pockets - Juice WRLD (Down 20)
91. Dancing In The Flames - The Weeknd (Down 10)
90. Wacced Out Murals - Kendrick Lamar (Down 27)
87. I'm Gonna Love You - Cody Johnson/Carrie Underwood (Down 10)
84. Liar - Jelly Roll (Down 10)
83. Que Pasaria... - Rauw Alejandro/Bad Bunny (Down 14)
82. Hey Now - Kendrick Lamar/Dody6 (Down 12)
77. Indigo - Sam Barber/Avery Anna (Down 12)
75. Defying Gravity - Cynthia Erivo/Ariana Grande (Down 16)
74. No One Noticed - The Marias (Down 10)
66. Like Him - Tyler, The Creator/Lola Young (Down 10)
53. Love Somebody - Morgan Wallen (Down 15)
52. Sticky - Tyler, The Creator/Glorilla/Sexxy Red/Lil Wayne (Down 18)
51. Timeless - The Weeknd/Playboi Carti (Down 19)
47. I Had Some Help - Post Malone/Morgan Wallen (Down 18)
46. Espresso - Sabrina Carpenter (Down 16)
44. Sqaubble Up - Kendrick Lamar (Down 24)
41. Taste - Sabrina Carpenter (Down 15)
34. APT. - ROSÉ/Bruno Mars (Down 12)
33. That's So True - Gracie Abrams (Down 14)
32. TV Off - Kendrick Lamar/Lefty Gunplay (Down 20)
28. Birds Of A Feather - Billie Eilish (Down 10)
27. Luther - Kendrick Lamar/SZA (Down 16)
24. A Bar Song (Tipsy) - Shaboozey (Down 11)
17. Die With A Smile - Lady Gaga/Bruno Mars (Down 11)
BEST & WORST:
New Entries:
Best: Snowman - Sia
Worst: Holiday Road - Kesha
Top 100 Overall:
Best: Squabble Up - Kendrick Lamar
Worst: Feliz Navidad - José Feliciano
NEXT WEEK’S PREDICTIONS:
Expect a wave of re entrys.