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Roll with it steve winwood billboard11/28/2023 ![]() ![]() Nonetheless, this is one of the most 1988 songs I think I’ve ever heard.ĩ7. Still, this is a pretty big, stupid song about partying way too much ( “They say I spend my money on women and wine / But I couldn’t tell you where I spent last night”) and the ankle-deep pretense gets old pretty quickly. This is also the definitive sound of Poison and other hair metal bands of their ilk: big guitars, shouty melodies, lyrics about excess and hedonism… did I mention the big guitars? While I’m generally pretty lukewarm on Poison as a whole, to me this is one of their more charming cuts – the melodies in the verses and chorus are catchy as hell and I love the way Bret Michaels sings “same ol’, same ol'” in the pre-chorus. Though in that review I somehow never even mentioned this song, which was the band’s biggest hit before their chart-topper. “Nothin’ but a Good time” – Poison: Welcome back, Poison! Although I’ve already reviewed “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”, I do believe this is the first time I’ve encountered Poison for the Hot 100 challenge. I’ve certainly heard worse power ballads, but there’s sadly not much I can enjoy about this particular one.ĩ8. It’s clear that this guy has no intention on leaving his ex alone, and it shines through in these lyrics crystal clear ( “Wait, just a moment and tell me why / ‘Cause I can show you lovin’ that you won’t deny”, “So if you go away, I know that I will follow”, “Wait, wait, I never wanna be without you”). ![]() Nonetheless, these lyrics are pretty insufferable and whiny. ![]() There’s some nice guitar strewn here and there and the overall structure piques my interest pretty well for a power ballad. It does get a little better as it goes… but honestly, not by too much. “Wait” – White Lion: This song is problematic from the very first line: “I never had a chance to love you / Now I only want to say I love you one more time”. The melody is a bit stiff, especially in the chorus where it matters most, and not even an ending key change could elevate this into anything resembling greatness. There’s even a guitar solo! Unfortunately, none of this ever really gels together into a cohesive, truly distinct and memorable end product. “Prove Your Love” – Taylor Dayne: We’re starting off a new year with one of the big names of the late 80s/early 90s pop scene! One thing that first comes out at me is how huge this song is, both in Dayne’s vocals and the glitzy, nightclub-ready production. (Not included are acts, including one-off assemblages and supergroups, with multiple members that reigned prior to their formations, such as USA for Africa plus, after The Beatles and Genesis, groups below are listed chronologically by when each respective second member first hit No. Here is a look at the especially versatile groups that have each spun off at least two members that have led the Hot 100 solo. ![]() 1 and includes multiple members also to have opened at the summit. 1s having premiered at the pinnacle, BTS is the only act that has debuted at No. 1s.įurther, One Direction and BTS are the only acts with multiple members that have each debuted atop the Hot 100, thanks to Zayn’s “Pillowtalk,” Harry Styles’ “As It Was” and Jimin and Jung Kook’s leaders. 1 each, BTS joins The Beatles, The Black Eyed Peas, Destiny’s Child and Genesis as the only groups with leaders and multiple members also with No. Meanwhile, with BTS having logged six Hot 100 No. 1 hits on the Hot 100.Īs noted below, The Beatles initiated the elite category and remain the only act with as many as four Hot 100-topping soloists. Jimin debuted atop the Hot 100 in April with “Like Crazy.”īTS, thus, joins a select number of groups with multiple members who have notched solo No. 1 (on the chart dated July 29), BTS now boasts two members who have led the list as soloists. Jung Kook’s coronation on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Seven” (featuring Latto) is a win for BTS, too.Īs the song launches at No. ![]()
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