2010 Top Singles - It's a Knockout (Winner: Airplanes by B.o.B. feat. Hayley Williams)

[Corki]

Following in the footsteps of "It's A Knockout" for the best selling singles of 2008 and "It's A Knockout" for the best selling singles of 2009, the annual contest continues with the top 16 singles from the UK chart from 2010, according to BBC Radio 1.  

 

"It's A Knockout" remains with the longer format this month - and this means there are 16 songs instead of 8! And the 16 songs are the top 16 from the Radio 1 link.

 

 

"It's a Knockout" - Format

For those of you who have not been involved with a "It's A Knockout" thread before, the rules are quite simple. The Band of the Red Hand is DM's travel, music and eating out Social Group, and "It's a Knockout" is a knock out competition to find out the winner of any chosen category - this time, it's the top selling singles of 2010. Each day, 2 of 2010's best selling singles will be posted, along with a link so you can listen to the song if you do not know it, and all you have to do is post which of the 2 songs you prefer. After a day, the votes will be counted, and the winning song will progress to the next round, until we only have 1 song left as the winner at the end of the competition - which will be crowned the Band of the Red Hand's best selling single of 2010! It's very simple, so I look forward to seeing you getting involved!

 

So without further a-do, let the competition begin!

 

Please Note: I believe Americans can't see VEVO videos on YouTube. I will do my best not to post links to these videos on YouTube. If I do accidentally post a VEVO video, please let me know and I will find an alternative video.

[Corki]

RESULTS

 

Please Note: The numbers in brackets refer to their placing in the top selling singles for 2010 in the UK Charts.

 

Round 1

 

1. Love The Way You Lie by Eminem feat. Rihanna (1) beat Pass Out by Tinnie Tempah (11) (4-0)

2. California Gurls by Katy Perry feat. Snoopy Dogg (8) beat She Said by Plan B (16) (3-1)

3. Forget You by Cee Lo Green (14) beat Only Girl (In The World) by Rihanna (6) (4-3)

4. Everybody Hurts by Helping Haiti (10) beat OMG by Usher feat. will.i.am (4) (5-0)

5. Just The Way You Are (Amazing) by Bruno Mars (3) beat Rude Boy by Rihanna (13) (3-0)

6. Fireflies by Owl City (5) lost to We Speak No Americano by Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP (9) (1-2)

7. Empire State Of Mind (Part II) by Alicia Keys (12) lost to Airplanes by B.o.B. feat. Hayley Williams (7) (0-3)

8. Telephone by Lady Gaga feat. Beyonce (15) beat When We Collide by Matt Cardle (2) (4-0)

 

2nd Round

 

1. Love The Way You Lie by Eminem feat. Rihanna (1) beat California Gurls by Katy Perry feat. Snoopy Dogg (8) (3-2)

2. Forget You by Cee Lo Green (14) beat Everybody Hurts by Helping Haiti (10) (4-0)

3. Just The Way You Are (Amazing) by Bruno Mars (3) beat We Speak No Americano by Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP (9) (3-1)

4. Airplanes by B.o.B. feat. Hayley Williams (7) beat Telephone by Lady Gaga feat. Beyonce (15) (5-0)

 

Semi-Final

 

1. Love The Way You Lie by Eminem feat. Rihanna (1) beat Forget You by Cee Lo Green (14) (2-1)

2. Just The Way You Are (Amazing) by Bruno Mars (3) lost to Airplanes by B.o.B. feat. Hayley Williams (7) (0-3)

 

3rd/4th Play-off

 

1. Forget You by Cee Lo Green (14) beat Just The Way You Are (Amazing) by Bruno Mars (3) (4-1)

 

Final

 

1. Love The Way You Lie by Eminem feat. Rihanna (1) lost to Airplanes by B.o.B. feat. Hayley Williams (7) (0-5)

[Corki]

THE CHOSEN SONGS

 

1. Love The Way You Lie by Eminem feat. Rihanna (1)

So, in the UK, Eminem's song Love The Way You Lie featuring Rihanna, was the biggest selling single shifting 854,000 copies, despite not topping the UK Charts. Released in August 2010, it peaked at number 2 in the UK, but did achieve various number 1's around the world. It has so far won 5 of the seven awards it has been nominated for, with possibly more at the forthcoming Grammy's.

 

 

2. Pass Out by Tinnie Tempah (11)

This was the début single of the British rapper. The song was a digital-only release from late February onwards. It peaked at number 1, and remained there for 3 weeks. In early Jnauray 2011, the song re-entered the UK charts, some 44 weeks after its initial release. In the UK, a remixed version has featured in the UK commercial for Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood.

 

 

3. California Gurls by Katy Perry feat. Snoopy Dogg (8)

Katy Perry ended up with 5 singles in the top 40 sellers during 2010. Her highest was the electropop song California Gurls, which was released in May 2010. Including the UK, the song reached number 1 in 10 different countries. I personally think the video is quite risqué (and some of the lyrics as well!), it is definitely very clever. The song received mixed reviews, some liking its sounds and choruses, while others called it "relentlessly mechanical" and criticised her vocals.

 

 

4. She Said by Plan B (16)

She Said was the second single from the British rapper's second album The Defamation of Strickland Banks. Released in March 2010, it peaked at number 3 in the UK chart. As well as being a singer, Plan B is also a singer-songwriter, actor and film director. The BBC blogger Fraser McAlpine praised the song, as well as how far Plan B had come from his early days.

 

 

5. Forget You by Cee Lo Green (14)

Forget You is the name of the radio edit version, removing the expletive from the song's title. The single was released in August 2010 as part of the promotion for Cee Lo Green's third album. The song proved popular across the globe with many top 10 chart placings, and topped the charts in the UK. The song has since been nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

 

 

6. Only Girl (In The World) by Rihanna (6)

Taken from Loud, Rihanna's fifth studio album, Only Girl (In The World) was released as the lead single in September 2010, topping numerous charts across the world, including the UK. It is an up-tempo dominant dance-pop song which incorporates elements of Europop in its production and beats. The single was well received by critics, who praised the strong chorus and musical production.

 

 

7. Everybody Hurts by Helping Haiti (10)

Following the destructive earthquake that hit the Caribbean island of Haiti on 12th January 2010, the music world got together to release a charity single. The song picked was Everybody Hurts, R.E.M.'s song from the early 1990s. The idea was that of the then British Prime Minister Gordon Brown (good riddance - couldn't help it!). Simon Cowell (serial music destroyer) was the man who got the artists together. About 205,000 copies sold in 2 days, with a reported 435,000 in the first week, making it the fastest-selling charity record of the 21st century in the UK. Enjoy playing "guess the artist"!

 

 

8. OMG by Usher feat. will.i.am (4)

Really, how can you call a song "OMG"? Released in March 2010, it reached number 1 in the UK. The song features will.i.am, who also wrote and produced the song. Auto-tuning is used in several lines, as well as Jock Jams-esque sports arena chanting. The song garnered a mixed reception from critics. I personally think Usher should focus more on singing than his silly dancing.

 

 

9. Just The Way You Are (Amazing) by Bruno Mars (3)

Just The Way You Are (Amazing) was the lead single from the début album of Bruno Mars. Released in the UK in September 2010, it went in at number 1, which is a position the song reached in many charts across the world. In the US, it was released in June, and had sold over 3.2m digital copies. The music video features actress Nathalie Kelley.

 

 

10. Rude Boy by Rihanna (13)

Released in and around February 2010, Rude Boy scored many top 10 placings in charts across the world, reaching number 1 in the UK and the US. It is an up-tempo pop song with influences of ska and dancehall. The lyrics make references to sex and teasing. The song's "ragamuffin-style" was well received by critics.

 

 

11. Fireflies by Owl City (5)

Yet another début single from a début album! Fireflies comes from Owl City's album Ocean Eyes. It was released in July 2009 due to an illegal version being released. The song features Relient K vocalist Matt Thiessen as a guest vocalist. To date, in the UK alone, it has sold 639,587 for the synthpop group.

 

 

12. We Speak No Americano by Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP (9)

The song was released by Australian duo Yolanda Be Cool and producer DCUP in February 2010, achieving success across most of the globe, including number 1's in the UK and most of Europe. The radio edit (the video) is extremely short at 2 minutes, 19 seconds long. It samples the 1956 song Tu vuò fà l'americano by Renato Carosone. When I first heard the song, it did nothing but annoy me - but it has slowly grown on me, and I think the music video is quite funny!

 

 

13. Empire State Of Mind (Part II) by Alicia Keys (12)

The song is a reply to the Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z, on which Alicia Keys features. The song was released as a single in the UK in February 2010, where it reached a high of number 4 in the charts. The song appears on the soundtrack for Sex and the City 2. There is also no official music video for the track.

 

 

14. Airplanes by B.o.B. feat. Hayley Williams (7)

Taken from B.o.B.'s debut album, the track features Hayley Williams, the lead vocalist of the Paramore. Released in the UK in August, it reached the top of the UK charts. Internationally, it performed well, with many top 10 placings. The duo did not get into the studio to record the track; instead, they performed it together for the first time at 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Airplanes, Part II has been released as a sequel, featuring rapper Eminem as well as Williams.

 

 

15. Telephone by Lady Gaga feat. Beyonce (15)

Released in January 2010, the song achieved numerous number 1s across the world, including the UK. The song was written for Britney Spears by Lady Gaga and Rodney Jerkins, but was rejected by Spears' record label. Instead, Lady Gaga teamed up with Beyonce. The main inspiration behind the song was Gaga's fear of suffocation as she felt that she seldom found time to just let loose and have fun. The song consists of an expanded bridge, verse-rap and an epilogue, and was well received by critics.

 

 

16. When We Collide by Matt Cardle (2)

Time to bash a song and why it exists! ]If you didn't get my view on the X-Factor when this appeared in "Original vs. Cover"[/color], you're going to get it again! It's just a glorified karaoke contest for mostly talentless people who want to make a quick bid for stardom. The song ended up as the Christmas number 1, despite campaigns (there were too many) to stop the nemesis of the music industry Simon Cowell like it did in 2009.

[Corki]

Round 1, Tie 1

 

 

 

Love The Way You Lie by Eminem feat. Rihanna (1)

So, in the UK, Eminem's song Love The Way You Lie featuring Rihanna, was the biggest selling single shifting 854,000 copies, despite not topping the UK Charts. Released in August 2010, it peaked at number 2 in the UK, but did achieve various number 1's around the world. It has so far won 5 of the seven awards it has been nominated for, with possibly more at the forthcoming Grammy's.

 

 

vs.

 

 

Pass Out by Tinnie Tempah (11)

This was the début single of the British rapper. The song was a digital-only release from late February onwards. It peaked at number 1, and remained there for 3 weeks. In early Jnauray 2011, the song re-entered the UK charts, some 44 weeks after its initial release. In the UK, a remixed version has featured in the UK commercial for Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood.

 

 

Voting ends Tuesday 11th January 2011 at 11pm (GMT)

[Corki]

Banders, Please Note:

 

Voting in "It's A Knockout" threads counts towards posting in an activity thread for points gained through the roll call. However, in order for that to qualify, you need to post and vote at least 4 times - and sign into the roll call here!.

 

Corki

Marshal-General

Social Group Leader

[Corki]

Bumping to make you aware this is now open for voting.

[Corki]

And I will also kick the voting off.

 

While I like the main "rift" to Tiny Tempah's song, the rest does nothing for me. Therefore, my vote goes to Eminem and Rihanna.

[Imperium]

Tbh I didn't rate either song.

 

Rihanna's part of the song is okay and the start to Tiny Tempah's song is great but the rest did nothing for me.

 

Therefore I am going for Eminem and Rihanna

[Lessa Nikia]

I'm going to vote Eminem and Rihanna

[Krakalakachkn]

No me gusta either. I'm going to have to go with Rihanna

[Corki]

I make that a comfortable 4-0 win for Eminem and Rihanna, who book a place in Round 2.

 

The second tie of the first round is now on the way.

[Corki]

Round 1, Tie 2

 

 

 

California Gurls by Katy Perry feat. Snoopy Dogg (8)

Katy Perry ended up with 5 singles in the top 40 sellers during 2010. Her highest was the electropop song California Gurls, which was released in May 2010. Including the UK, the song reached number 1 in 10 different countries. I personally think the video is quite risqué (and some of the lyrics as well!), it is definitely very clever. The song received mixed reviews, some liking its sounds and choruses, while others called it "relentlessly mechanical" and criticised her vocals.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-ICZlm5v6A

 

 

vs.

 

 

She Said by Plan B (16)

She Said was the second single from the British rapper's second album The Defamation of Strickland Banks. Released in March 2010, it peaked at number 3 in the UK chart. As well as being a singer, Plan B is also a singer-songwriter, actor and film director. The BBC blogger Fraser McAlpine praised the song, as well as how far Plan B had come from his early days.

 

 

Voting ends Wedneday 12th January 2011 at 11pm (GMT)

[Krakalakachkn]

California Girls

[Corki]

I'm agreeing with Krak - California Gurls.

[Adrian44]

California Gurls

[Imperium]

She Said ( I really am not gunna like most of these...)

[Corki]

I believe that will be the case for me as well. Having said that, as songs go, I don't mind California Gurls.

[Corki]

I should be on time to announce the results of the second tie tonight, since I was accidentally early yesterday!

 

Katy Perry eases into the second round with a 3-1 victory.

[Corki]

Round 1, Tie 3

 

 

 

Forget You by Cee Lo Green (14)

Forget You is the name of the radio edit version, removing the expletive from the song's title. The single was released in August 2010 as part of the promotion for Cee Lo Green's third album. The song proved popular across the globe with many top 10 chart placings, and topped the charts in the UK. The song has since been nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

 

 

vs.

 

 

Only Girl (In The World) by Rihanna (6)

Taken from Loud, Rihanna's fifth studio album, Only Girl (In The World) was released as the lead single in September 2010, topping numerous charts across the world, including the UK. It is an up-tempo dominant dance-pop song which incorporates elements of Europop in its production and beats. The single was well received by critics, who praised the strong chorus and musical production.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRcb_4Wb114

 

 

Voting ends Thursday 13th January 2011 at 11pm (GMT)

[poetstorm]

"Only Girl"

[Lessa Nikia]

Only Girl byRihanna

[Krakalakachkn]

Forget You by Cee Lo Green

[Adrian44]

Forget You!

 

That should decide it.

[Corki]

Forget You by Cee Lo Green.

 

I was looking forward to the Rihanna song, but was bitterly disappointed.

[Imperium]

forget you

 

Rihanna's song was awful