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Gotye Tops Billboard's 2012 Year-End Hot 100 Chart
Billboard, the leading music industry publication, has released its annual list of the top 100 songs of the year based on chart performance. The list reflects the popularity of songs on the Billboard Hot 100, which ranks songs based on a combination of radio airplay, sales and streaming data.
The number one song of 2012 was "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye featuring Kimbra, a breakout hit that spent eight weeks at the top of the Hot 100 and sold over 6.8 million downloads in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan. The song also won three Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
The runner-up was "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen, a catchy pop tune that became a viral sensation and spawned countless parodies and covers. The song peaked at number one for nine weeks and sold over 6.4 million downloads.
The third spot went to "We Are Young" by fun. featuring Janelle MonÃe, a soaring anthem that also topped the chart for six weeks and sold over 5.9 million downloads. The song also won two Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year and Best New Artist.
Other notable songs on the list include "Payphone" by Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa at number four, "Lights" by Ellie Goulding at number five, "We Found Love" by Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris at number eight, "Starships" by Nicki Minaj at number nine and "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction at number ten.
The list also features songs from various genres, such as rock, country, rap, R&B and dance. Some of the artists who had multiple songs on the list are Adele, Flo Rida, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Drake and Justin Bieber.
The full list of the top 100 songs of 2012 can be found on Billboard's website[^2^].
The Billboard Hot 100 is the most authoritative chart in the U.S. music industry, as it reflects the combined performance of songs across multiple platforms. The chart was launched in 1958 and has since become a benchmark for measuring the success and popularity of songs and artists.
The year-end list is compiled based on the weekly performance of songs on the Hot 100 throughout the year. The ranking is determined by a formula that incorporates radio airplay, sales data and streaming activity. The data is collected and analyzed by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems and Nielsen SoundScan, which are the leading providers of music information and analytics.
The year 2012 was a diverse and dynamic year for music, as new artists emerged and established stars continued to dominate. The list reflects the trends and tastes of music fans, as well as the impact of social media and viral phenomena. Some of the songs on the list were influenced by or inspired by events such as the London Olympics, the U.S. presidential election, the Gangnam Style craze and the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
The list also showcases the diversity and creativity of music genres, such as pop, rock, country, rap, R&B and dance. Some of the songs on the list fused different styles and elements, such as "Somebody That I Used to Know", which sampled a guitar riff from a Brazilian bossa nova song, or "Gangnam Style", which combined Korean rap with electronic dance music.
The Billboard Hot 100 Year-End list is not only a reflection of the past year, but also a preview of the future. Some of the songs on the list have continued to chart well into 2013, while some of the artists have released new albums or singles that have generated buzz and anticipation. The list also serves as a source of inspiration and discovery for music fans, who can enjoy and explore the diverse and dynamic sounds of 2012.
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