Best 7 for 07 – Music Singles

So another year gone and another list to show what was good in music in 2007. In looking at the news over the year I think its safe to say that 2007 was the year of the comeback, with such groups as The Police, Crowded House, Led Zeppelin and even the Spice Girls all reunited for more concerts and more money.

As for these concerts, the biggest act of the year was The Police in terms of income, followed by Genesis and Justin Timberlake, who incredibly managed to squeeze in 106 concerts and sold out 102 of them.

Interestingly enough the biggest concert in Australia was the U2 and Kanye West act at Telstra Dome in Melbourne (AU$14,522,287 – #10 worldwide) followed by Justin Timberlake at the Acer Arena in Sydney (AU$7,025,882 – #24 worldwide).

This of course does not include the biggest musical event of the year which was of course Live Earth. 7 concerts in 7 continents. It doesn’t get much bigger than that! If you missed out on that one don’t worry I’m sure they will find another reason to have another one soon…

So without further ado I give to you the best and biggest songs of 2007:

7) Hey There Delilah – Plain White T’s – When I first heard this song I thought it was a very cool unknown track but somehow it made its way into the mainstream market which kind of surprised me.

6) What Goes Around… Comes Around – Justin Timberlake – JT. Enough said.

5) The Pretender – Foo Fighters – Can’t compile this list without some good rock and I believe this song is clearly the best this year. Can’t beat good ol’ Foo.

4) No One – Alica Keys – No one compares to Alica Keys, she is simply in a class of her own.

3) Heaven – John Legend – This song is simply heaven to my ears and I just had to include it even though it was released in Dec 06. Did I forget to mention that this song is heavenly?

2) Apologize – Timbaland/One Republic – One of the better songs on the Timbaland album and puts One Republic on the map. Finishes off beautifully too.

*Drumroll* Number one is…

1) Umbrella – Rihanna ft Jay Z – I dont care what you think of this song, it was clearly the BIGGEST of 2007, 11 weeks at number 1 on the US chart and I really like it so it goes to number 1 on here as well.

Honourable Mentions

Stronger – Kanye West – For those of you who know me you know how difficult it was for me to leave this song off the list but to maintain integrity it only recieves a mention. Awesome song though, one of my favourites along with Good Life.
Gravity – John Mayer – Is there anything John Mayer cant do with a guitar?
Grace Kelly – Mika – This song was surprising big and I quite enjoyed it so I have placed it here too.
Lost Without U – Robin Thicke – A nice smooth love song from the smooth man himself.
Rehab – Amy Winehouse – This song is actually quite good as long as its not overplayed because then it can get quite annoying. I really hope she does go to rehab because her daddy’s obviously an idiot.
Hate That I Love You – Rihanna/Ne-Yo – I love you Rihanna.
Everything – Michael Buble – This is a great song to chill to. If you get a chance, listen to his other stuff as well I guarantee you will not be disapointed.
Because of You – Ne-Yo – A massive song at the start of the year but Im afraid the novelty has warn off and he failed to back it up with another cracking hit.
Daydreamin’ – Lupe Fiasco ft Jill Scott – Lupe is an insanely talented rapper, if you get a chance listen to some of his other work.
Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin’) – T-Pain – Ok, so while this song wasnt great, it was pretty big so I have included it here as well to remind us of the songs that made the year 2007 great.