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Savage Garden- Affirmation: Top 10 Singles in US and UK / Memorable Chorus of a Song

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Savage Garden- Affirmation
United States- Savage Garden had two top 10 hits from their self-titled debut album. Their second album was “Affirmation” and had three singles in the country which charted. Check what song/s which went to top 10 from Affirmation:
I Knew I Loved You- #1
Unlike the duo’s debut album, Savage Garden only scored one top 10 hit from “Affirmation” which was “I Knew I Love You”. However, that song went to number 1, their second and last of their entire career. “The Animal Song” which was a soundtrack single and included in “Affirmation” reached number 19, while “Crash and Burn” peaked at number 24.

United Kingdom- Savage Garden achieved success from their second album “Affirmation” in United Kingdom too. They had a total of six songs released from the album, and all those songs charted. Not all of those singles went to top 10, so check what song/s did so:
I Knew I Love You- #10
Affirmation-#8
Only two singles from their six reached the top 10. The highest peak was “Affirmation” (the single) sitting at number 8. “I Knew I Love You” which was the biggest hit from them elsewhere only peaked at the bottom 10. Their other singles went to top 20 such as “Crash and Burn” which reached number 14, “The Animal Song” and “Hold Me” at number 16. “The Best Thing” was the lowest charter when it peaked at number 35.

The most successful single from “Affirmation” has been “I Knew I Love You” as it reached number 1 in the US and top 10 in UK. The beautiful love song is what I am sharing now. Go down and enjoy the song.

I Knew I Love You (Chorus)
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life

Credits: Billboard / OCC /Wikipedia
Lyrics from azlyrics.com and songwriters of the song. (Daniel Jones, Darren Hayes)
Video from YouTube / SavageGardenVEVO

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Savage Garden- Savage Garden: Top 10 Singles in US and UK / Memorable Chorus of a Song

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United States- Savage Garden did very well with their 7x platinum self-titled debut album, as well as the singles released taken from it. They had three singles released im the country and check what went to the top 10:
I Want You- #4
Truly Madly Deeply- #1
Two among the three singles released from “Savage Garden” album went to the top 10. Their other single which failed to reach the higher position has been “To the Moon and Back” which reached number 24. “I Want You” was their first single that gave them success. Nevertheless, “Truly Madly Deeply” made them a bigger star after it reached number 1 in the country and became a sleeper hit there.

United Kingdom- Just like in the US, Savage Garden released three singles in United Kingdom. Those three singles charted, but it wasn’t an assurance that all of those songs went to top 10. See it below which song entered the top 10:
To the Moon and Back- #3
Truly Madly Deeply-#4
Savage Garden’s first single “I Want You” almost reached the top 10 when it only peaked at number 11. Still, they scored two top 10 hitz which started with “To the Moon and Back”, their highest as it peaked at number 3. While “Truly Madly Deeply” which peaked at number 4, has sold more for reaching platinum by BPI.

Savage Garden’s biggest single from the album is obviously “Truly Madly Deeply” since it has sold more in United Kingdom, and it reached number 1 in United Statez. The song was about doing everything for the person you ‘truly, madly, and deeply’ in love with. Enjoy the love song below:

Truly Madly Deeply (Chorus)
I want to stand with you on
a mountain
I want to bathe with you in the sea
I want to lay like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me

Credits: Billboard / OCC / Wikipedia
Lyrics from azlyrics.com and songwriters of the song (Darren Hayes, Daniel Jones)
Video from YouTube / SavageGardenVEVO

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Music 10 B’s: Britney Spears to Bleed it Out

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1. Britney Spears
She became one of the biggest female artists ever. She had a number of successful singles and can already be considered as a music icon. Her albums sold millions which “… Baby One More Time”, her first single ever, was her most successful.

2. Back at One
It is a R&B ballad by Brian McKnight from the album which is also called “Back at One”. It is a  beautiful track which gave Brian McKnight a top 10 hit in the US.

3. Breakaway
Kelly Clarkson’s second album which became a multiple platinum album. The title track of the record had been a top 10 in the US. I heard an Avril Lavigne influence on the song, as it was re-written by her.

4. Backstreet Boys
They were the biggest selling boyband ever which was based on sales from albums and singles. They were my sister and cousin’s favorite band and I admit not being a fan of them.

5. Break Me Shake Me
One of the tracks and singles released from the album by Savage Garden from their self-titled album. It is a pop rock track with heavier sound.

6. Bubbly
Hearing just the title, it sounds like really bubbly and refreshing. The song which was a song by Colbie Caillat became her biggest hit single ever. It is just a lovely and light song.

7. Boyzone
They were an Irish boyband who became popular with ballads and cover songs. They were one of the biggest groups in the United Kingdom then. I remember when they covered “Words by Bee Gees, which became their first number 1 hit.

8. Bad Romance
One of the most successful tracks by Lady Gaga. Aside from big sales, it was her most viewed video on YouTube too. It was taken from her extended play “The Fame Monster EP”.

9. Butterfly
Mariah Carey’s album which sounds more on R&B and hip-hop. There’s also a track which was released as the second single called “Butterfly”. It is oen of her lovely ballads.

10. Bleed It Out
One of the singles released from Linkin Park’s third studio album “Minutes to Midnight”. I noticed the different sound pf the band in that song.

Video from YouTube / ColbieCaillatVEVO

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Album’s Singles Review: “Affirmation” by Savage Garden

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Affirmation (album)
Savage Garden‘s success with their self-titled album became the way for their second album “Affirmation”. The album was a success too, though it didn’t reach the level of success of “Savage Garden” album. It contains the same sound with more matured sound, which is pop rock.

The Animal Song
“The Animal Song” was released for the movie “The Other Sister” soundtrack. Eventually, it is included on their album “Affirmation”. It is a pop rock song and charted in many countries. It reached the top 20 in US and UK.
Rate: 7.5 out of 10

I Knew I Loved You
“I Knew I Loved You” was released as the lead single for the duo’s sophomorr release. The song has been one of the duo’s signature hit which followed the success of “Truly, Madly, Deeply”. It was a success worldwide and became their second number 1 hit in US. It reached the top 10 in United Kingdom.
Rate: 8.75 out of 10

Crash and Burn
“Crash and Burn” was released as the second official single from the album. It is a pop rock song and its music video has been memorable to me because of the sign language part.It became the second most successful single from the album, it reached the top 15 in UK and top 25 in the US.
Rate: 7.75 out of 10

Affirmation
“Affirmation” followed as a released single. It is a pop rock song which eventually became a top 10 hit in United Kingdom. It also charted in several countries worldwide.
Rate: 7.25 out of 10

Chained to You
“Chained to You” was the fourth official single from the album. It was a pop rock song with dance sound on it. It failed to chart in other countries.
Rate: 7.0 out of 10

Hold Me
“Hold Me” was the fifth single for “Affirmation”. It was a pop rock ballad and it achieved significant airplay in Asia. It was a top 20 hit in United Kingdom.
Rate: 7.5 out of 10

The Best Thing
“The Best Thing” was the last single from “Affirmation” album. It was released particularly in Europe. It reached the top 40 in UK.
Rate: 7.0 out of 10

Credits: Billboard / OCC / Wikipedia

Video from YouTube / SavageGardenVEVO

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Album’s Singles Review: Savage Garden “Savage Garden”

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Savage Garden had became one of Australia’s biggest pop artists. They achieved success not just in their own country, rather, became successful musicians worldwide. It started with this self-titled album which sold millions of albums. The album is consisted of pop rock songs which led comparisons to Swedish pop rock duo, Roxette, which they had similar sounds.

I Want You
This song is pop rock with lyrics sang too fast. I remember when I try to sing it but hardly succeeded due to the fast verses. The song brought them to mainstream success when it reached the top 5 of Billboard Hot 100.
Rate: 7.5 out of 10

To the Moon and Back
Savage Garden went more slower in this pop rock ballad. The song became a top 30 hit in America but had better performance in UK where it went top 10.
Rate: 6.5 out of 10

Truly, Madly, Deeply
The guys went pop in this ballad which can be considered as the best single from the album. It is a heartwarming song promising someone you will do everything for that person. The song was the most successful single from the album which went to number in several charts.
Rate: 9.0 out of 10

Break Me, Shake Me
This song is probably the heaviest single from the albun with its heavy guitars in the chorus. It is my second pick among the singles released from the album. The song had limited release in some countries.
Rate: 8.25 out of 10

Universe
“Universe” is a pop tune which reminds me of Roxette. The song was released in their country, Australia, where it was widely received.
Rate:7.75 out of 10

Tears of Pearls
This is the last single being released from “Savage Garden” album. It was released in selected countries, but it had airplays in Asia. It perfomed moderately in countries where it charted.
Rate: 7.25 out of 10

Credits: Billboard / Wikipedia

Video from YouTube

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10 Songs With “Back”

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There are numerous “back” songs that are about going “back” to someone, place or time. Here are some songs with “back”:

Celine Dion- It’s All Coming Back to Me Now
When you lose someone and missing them, it feels like the memory is coming “back”. This version of Celine Dion became a huge hit in 1996 almost reaching the top ten of every country it entered.

NSYNC- I Want You Back
Being left by the one you love, you just want the “back”. This is the first ever single from NSYNC which performed well in many charts including UK where it managed a top 5 peak and top 15 in US.

Taylor Swift- Back to December
When you failed to appreciate someone and wanted to apologize and go “back” to December when they were still together. The song from Tay went to top 10 in the US.

Janet Jackson- Come Back to Me
You were left by that person you love and beg to come “back”. This ballad from Janet performed very well in the US when it peaked at number 2 in Billboard Hot 100.

Brian Mcknight- Back at One
This is a good song to sing for the one you love especially your wife. It has become Brian Mcknight’s notable song as it peaked at number 2 in the US.

Oasis- Don’t Look Back in Anger
Asking for forgiveness and tell them not to look back in “anger”. This song as become a rock hit in the US and a number 1 position in the UK.

R. Kelly- If I Could Turn Back the Hands of Time
You just want to fix your relationship with the one you love and if only you can turn “back” the time, then you will. This lovely ballad was a big hit worlwide particularly in Europe.

Justin Timberlake- SexyBack
Well, it’s just loving someone’s back as it looks sexy. The song became a huge comeback for Justin and went to number 1 worldwide.

Savage Garden- To the Moon and Back
When you love someone, you will figuratively fly to meet him/her. This song became a hit in certain countries.

Aqua- Turn Back Time
When you just want to turn “back” time as a sign of regrets. This song became a number one hit in UK for the pop group.

Some facts from Wikipedia

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10 Songs With “Want”

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“Want” is often use in songs which is about “wanting” the person or love. To check some songs, here are some of the 10 songs with “want”. It also includes “wants” or “wanna” as it has the same thoughts.

Sheryl Crow- All I Wanna Do
You don’t “want” to do anything except having fun. This fun song from Sheryl Crow became one of her biggest songs as it peaked at second spot in Hot 100, according to Billboard.

Cyndi Lauper- Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Girls just “wants” to do what they “want” to do because they just “want” to have fun. This track went to number 2 in US and UK and became one of the most famous tracks of 1980’s as well as becoming a popular phrase for women.

Aerosmith- I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing
You just “want” to be with the one you love every moment and not to miss a single thing. This ballad was a tearjerker for the hit film “Armageddon” and became Aerosmith’s biggest hit ever.

Ace of Base- All that She Wants
It’s about giving all what the girl wants. This song first brought the group to the top of the charts gaining milestone in the charts worldwide.

Savage Garden- I Want You
You “want” someone but unsure if you need him/her. This song was the debut hit from the group which made an impressive top 5 entry in their country, Australia and US. It performed well in Asia too.

Backstreet Boys- I Want it That Way
One of the most popular “want” songs, just do things that way. This song may lack a real meaning but became Backstreet Boys’ biggest song ever.

Jason Derulo- Want to Want Me
You “want” your partner to “want” you too, hhmmm… Sounds like asking for demand. This song became another big hit for Derulo where it topped the UK singles.

NSYNC- I Want You Back
The girl left and you “want” her back like she’s the only thing you wbat to have. This has been a debut hit from the successful boyband.

Cher Lloyd- Want U Back
Like when you “want” someone back, makes you “wanna” UH! This song has become Lloyd’s biggest US hit.

Christina Aguilera- What a Girl Wants
Girls make demands and “wants” to get what they “want”. After the huge success of “Genie in a Bottle”, this one followed to become a big hit for Aguilera.

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10 Songs With “Shake”

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“Shake” was often used in songs to moving your body and mostly in party songs. Nevertheless, it is also used in a relationship like shaking it and breaking it. To know some of the known “shake” songs, here are they:

Taylor Swift- Shake It Off
Seems like many are hating you, just go on what you doing and “shake” it off. This song which officially made Taylor Swift a “pop” star went to number one and was successful globally.

Debbie Gibson- Shake Your Love
Want some “shaking” 1980’s groove, this song will surely make you “shake” your love. This song was a top 5 hit for Deb in the US and entered the top 10 in many countries.

Metro Station- Shake It
The song may be about romance with the girl as clearly stated with its “shake” title. Since the song was the only big hit of the band, they were considered as one-hit wonder.

Mariah Carey- Shake It Off
When your boyfriend is cheating, just leave and “shake” it off. This song with the sane title with Taylor Swift, became a top 10 hit including a top 2 position in the US.

Kelis- Milk Shake
According to reports, Kelis claims it means “self-confidence”. But many people give it a different meaning. The song eventually became Kelis’s biggest worldwide hit

Nelly, P. Diddy and Murphy Lee- Shake Ya Tailfeather
Just a song for the girls as this song was used in “Bad Boys 2”. It went to US number 1 and a top ten placement in sone countries.

Savage Garden- Break Me, Shake Me
“Shake” pertains to a relationship that happens due to abuse. It was also listed in “Break” songs. It was a moderate success in some countries.

Ricky Martin- Shake Your Bonbon
Ricky Martin was known for “shaking” his bonbon and he also asks the girl to “shake” that bonbon too. The song has been a top 20 success in many countries.

Baueer- Harlem Shake
Just one of the meaningless “shake” song as it was mainly a dance instrumental song. It became successful when it became viral as many just danced with that song.

Peaches and Herb- Shake Your Groove Thing
One of the most remarkable and classic “shake” songs. It has been a hit song that it is still heard even at this era.

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10 Known Songs With “Break”

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When we talk about the word “break” in songs, it may be about a heart that was broken, emotionally broken, or anything which pertains to a person’s emotional state. Here are some of the known “break” songs.

Ariana Grande- Break Free
When you are in a controlling relationship like you cannot breath anymore, then this song can be your anthem. Be strong enough to “break” free and you can breath again. The song made it to the top 5 in Billboard Hot 100.

Kelly Clarkson- Breakaway
Dreaming big? Why not let loose and “break” away to be able to reach your dreams? It is time for you to fly. This song managed 6th position in Billboard singles chart.

Taio Cruz ft. Ludacris- Break Your Heart
Trying to tell a girl who likes you that you will only break her heart. Hhhmm. . . Better tell her early. This song infused with synth, R&B and dance became a number one hit.

Mariah Carey- Breakdown
Right after a break-up, this can happen. Mariah just gone through painful separation with ex-hubby, and released this song. It was a hit in Asia back then.

Linkin Park- Breaking the Habit
When we say “breaking” a habit, then that habit is bad. It means, it is worth breaking. The song was a top 40 hit in many countries.

Demi Lovato- Give Your Heart Break
When your heart is broken a number of times, Demi said, you must give your heart a break. You deserve to be happy. Thsi song broke the top 20 in Billboard Hot 100.

Backstreet Boys- I’ll Never Break Your Heart
When you are courting a girl, of course you will tell her that you won’t “break” her heart. But let’s just see. This ballad came from the lads’s first and self-titled albym and was a hit then.

Billy Ray Cyrus- Achy Breaky Heart
It might sound cheesy, but this became a hit from Miley Cyrus’ dad. Well, don’t just break his achy and “breaky” heart.

Britney Spears- Break the Ice
The other person likes you, and you like him/her too, go “break” that ice. This song went to top 10 in other countries.

Savage Garden- Break Me, Shake Me
Getting abused by your partner, then this song fits you for being “broken” and shaken. It became huge in the duo’s home, Australia.

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Artists With Successful Debut 1995-1999

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For many music artists, starting or entering the music industry is very difficult to make a good shot. There were other artists who did very well with their first single but turned out as one-hit wonder. However, there were artists who did very well with this debut single and their album did well too.

Since 1995, there were some artists which did very well with their first albums. Some had maintained their success but not everyone did well in their succeeding releases. Most in the list below were pop artists, do there were those with rock and R&B sound. Pop music just had a major change with bubblegum pop rose to popularity.

Alanis Morissette
Alanis may already had releases back then in her own country, her first album internationally became the biggest selling album by a newcomer. Based on estimates listed in Wikipedia, her debut album “Jagged Little Pill” became a record setter as it sold about 33 million. Her second album went #1 too but due to changes in music landscaped, it sold below than predecessor.

The Fugees
The Fugees is leading the hip-hop scene in 1996 via “The Score” album. It was multi-platinum worldwide when it became one of the biggest sellers in 1996, which was also assisted by their successful cover of “Killing Me Softly”. They haven’t released a follow-up after that.

Spice Girls
Spice Girls led the music scene during this era because of their contribution not just through record sales but also in pop culture. Their debut album “Spice” was believed with sales of 30 million (according to Wikipedia) scored 4 UK number 1s and 3 US top 5s. Their second album was very successful as well, though, it became their last studio album when Geri Halliwell departed from the group.

Hanson
The Hanson brothers priorly released independent albums but success came in 1997 when their first mainstream album “Middle of Nowhere” went multi-platinum by which its success was attributed to the stellar hit “Mmmbop”. Despite their success, no other albums from them became as successful.

Savage Garden
The Australian duo scored success with debut single “I Want You”, however, bigger succeed came with the ballad “Truly, Madly, Deeply” when it settled to the top. The album then caught up in sales and became one of the top sellers of 1998.

Aqua
The cartoonish songs and videos of Danish pop group Aqua made them very popular. Apart from “Barbie Girl” which had estimated 8 million in sales helped their first LP “Aquarium” go multi-platinum worldwide. They also had multiple hit songs for the album. However, their second album was just moderately successful.

All Saints
The four-piece British girl group was said to be the rival of Spice Girls, though, success of the Spices was never matched by All Saints. Still, they became successful with their self-titled album which went multi-platinum in UK and Europe. It received a platinum award from RIAA which helped the album’s status after the hit “Never Ever”. Their second album had limited success.

Natalie Imbruglia
Natalie Imbruglia became a household name with her global smash “Torn”. Her album “Left of the Middle” became as successful with platinum and multi-platinum successes elsewhere. It took several years for her to release her second album which was less successful.

Lauryn Hill
Despite the success of The Fugees, the members of the group pursued solo careers like Lauryn Hill did. Her debut album ” The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill had multi-million sales which was preceded by her successful hip-hop jam “(Doo Wop) That Thing”. She never released a studio album after that.

Britney Spears
It was 1999 when young female pop artists became popular which was first led by Britney Spears. Her song “…Baby One More Time” was extremely popular as well her album with the same title. The album estimatedly sold 30 million as claimed according to Wikipedia. She became a legend with her prolonged success and her succeeding albums went multi-platinum and had multiple number 1 albums.

Christina Aguilera
Coming from the same genre with Spears when she released her first album, Christina Aguilera was believed as Spears’ closest competitor. Christina never failed as her debut single went to number one worldwide. Her self titled album, according to the number of sales in her website, had sold 17 million which is a hefty amount of records. She had successful album right after too.

Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez became famous with her single “If You Had My Love” which spent several weeks at number 1. Her album “On the Six” became multi-platinum. She remained successful with all her other albums.

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