Lucky year number 7 of the countdown is here! Honestly I think this year was very strong compared to recent for music but I think it lost some steam by the end of the year but a really strong first half for sure. As always this will track songs from November 1st 2022 to November 1st 2023. This gives songs in Nov and Dec a fair chance in the countdown.
Gift Giveaway Game: Each round I will give a hint to the next two songs, or song once we are in the Top 10. You will get 1 point for each song you get right but only if you are first!
Kicking off the Top 20....
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Taylor Swift - I Can See You
This track was not something I thought I was gonna like. The ah ah ah part initially had me like wtf is this. But I can't lie by the chorus I began to like it more and more. A lot of people used it for a song on Tik Tok and the more and more I listened the more it grew on me. I think this was the appropriate choice for the lead of the 6 songs.
Countdown History: I don't know about you but Taylor is feeling herself with her 22nd hit on the countdown!
In at 19....
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Benson Boone - Sugar Sweet
Benson is back with another banger. His EP Pulse provided 5 great songs tbh and he rightfully scores another spot on the countdown! This song had a nice smooth pop vibe to it. I love his voice and he really just makes some interesting sounding songs to me and I think he is very underrated compared to other similar sounding artists.
Countdown History: Benson scores song 2 on the countdown and now is his highest hit! Can he crack the top 10 this year?
Hints:
18 - The title of this song is named after a Popular Actor of the 50s and 60s.
17 - This artist released this song announcing a Genre Change for her Career as she wanted to leave behind the toxic environment of her current genre.