4 years ago, we last counted down the Top 200 songs in my iTunes library. Since my iTunes stats are still intact, across multiple PCs, iPods, iPads, and iPhones, I figured it was time to take another look at my most listened to songs, based on number of plays as of January 1, 2020.
Today, we wrap up the first half of our countdown, leading up to the top 100 with the next batch of songs tied with 34 plays dating back to late 2007, according to my iTunes stats.
#98: The Wonders – That Thing You Do
iTunes stats: 34 plays, most recently on 8/26/2019
Previous ranking: #65
The theme song from the 1996 movie of the same name, about a band that hits it big in the 60s before disintegrating before they can record a follow up.
#98: TLC – Creep
iTunes stats: 34 plays, most recently on 11/13/2019
Previous ranking: Unranked
A nice debut for the lead single from the band’s second album, the group’s first number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
#98: Tegan and Sara – Umbrella (Rihanna Cover)
iTunes stats: 34 plays, most recently on 8/21/2019
Previous ranking: #65
A live, bootleg version of the Rihanna hit covered by the Canadian darlings.
#98: Motley Crue – Kickstart My Heart
iTunes stats: 34 plays, most recently on 11/27/2019
Previous ranking: Unranked
Written by bassist Nikki Six about an overdose where he was declared clinically dead before 2 adrenaline shots to the heart brought him back to life.
#98: Me First And The Gimme Gimmes – Rainbow Connection
iTunes stats: 34 plays, most recently on 11/9/2019
Previous ranking: #79
A punk cover of the quintessential Muppets hit.
#98: John Williams – Prelude And Main Title March
iTunes stats: 34 plays, most recently on 11/9/2019
Previous ranking: #79
The iconic theme song to the Christopher Reeve series of Superman films.
#98: Foo Fighters – My Hero
iTunes stats: 34 plays, most recently on 12/16/2019
Previous ranking: #65
A live version from the bands live acoustic album released in 2006.
#98: Foo Fighters – Monkey Wrench
iTunes stats: 34 plays, most recently on 5/10/2019
Previous ranking: #41
The live version from their 2006 show in London’s Hyde Park.
#98: Dakota Fanning – Cherry Bomb
iTunes stats: 34 plays, most recently on 10/25/2019
Previous ranking: #118
The signature song from The Runaways, as performed by Dakota Fanning in the movie based on the band’s life story.
#89: The Cast Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer- Standing
iTunes stats: 34 plays, most recently on 11/9/2019
Previous ranking: #96
Performed by Anthony Stewart Head as a ballad to Buffy that she does not hear, unlike the songs revealing truths elsewhere in the episode.