Hot Hits of 2005: Mariah’s Record Comeback & Fresh Voices
Mariah Carey staged the greatest musical comeback in pop history with We Belong Together, while Rihanna arrived from Barbados with Pon de Replay.
YouTube was officially founded in February 2005, beginning the video streaming revolution.
Hot Chart Hits of 2005
10 tracks
We Belong Together
Mariah Carey
“Named Billboard Song of the Decade (2000–2009); 14 weeks at #1.”
Candy Shop
50 Cent ft. Olivia
“Spent 9 consecutive weeks at #1 on the US Billboard Hot 100.”
Feel Good Inc.
Gorillaz
“Iconic acoustic bassline and laugh from De La Soul.”
You're Beautiful
James Blunt
“Reached #1 in 18 countries with its emotional cliff-jumping video.”
Hollaback Girl
Gwen Stefani
“First single in history to sell over one million digital downloads; produced by The Neptunes.”
Gold Digger
Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx
“Spent ten consecutive weeks at #1 on the Hot 100; features Ray Charles vocals recreated by Jamie Foxx.”
Since U Been Gone
Kelly Clarkson
“Max Martin power-pop blueprint that won the Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.”
Mr. Brightside
The Killers
“Celebrated as an immortal UK chart staple, spending over 400 total weeks on the British singles chart.”
Fix You
Coldplay
“Features an uplifting church organ intro and a thunderous stadium rock finish.”
Wake Me Up When September Ends
Green Day
“Personal memorial written by Billie Joe Armstrong about his father who passed away when he was ten.”
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