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 three quarters of the chart,  with the 9 songs with 39 and 40 plays, according to my iTunes stats dating back to late 2007.

#60: The Cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer – I’ve Got A Theory/Bunnies/If We’re Together
iTunes stats: 38 plays, most recently on 11/9/2019
Previous ranking: #35

A small slip in the rankings for this entry from Once More With Feeling, where we learn the truth behind the evil that is bunnies.

#56: Toad The Wet Sprocket – Walk On The Ocean
iTunes stats: 39 plays, most recently on 11/27/2019
Previous ranking: #65

The second hit from Toad the Wet Sprocket, which also appeared on Volume 8 of my mix tapes.

#56: Cheap Trick – That ’70s Song
iTunes stats: 39 plays, most recently on 7/28/2019
Previous ranking: #96

A strong rise in the rankings for the theme song from the FOX comedy about young Eric Foreman and his group of friends in 1970s Wisconsin.

#56: Black Eyed Peas – Let’s Get It Started 
iTunes stats: 39 plays, most recently on 12/11/2019
Previous ranking: Unranked

An impressive debut for the 2005 Grammy Award winner for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

#56: AC/DC – Back In Black
iTunes stats: 39 plays, most recently on 9/29/2019
Previous ranking: #96

A big jump for this tribute to former lead singer Bon Scott, who had died during the songwriting for the album.

#51: 10,000 Maniacs – These Are Days

iTunes stats: 40 plays, most recently on 10/25/2019
Previous ranking: #96

A nice jump for the song, which hit number one on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in November 1992.

#51: Weezer – Hash Pipe
iTunes stats: 40 plays, most recently on 10/30/2019
Previous ranking: #30

Only 9 new listens over the past 4 years for this first single from the band’s long awaited comeback album in 2001.

#51: The Cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer – Where Do We Go From Here?
iTunes stats: 40 plays, most recently on 11/9/2019
Previous ranking: #56

The last tune from the musical episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer following the defeat of the dancing demon Sweet.

#51: Bell Biv DeVoe – Poison
iTunes stats: 40 plays, most recently on 10/20/2019
Previous ranking: #118

A big jump for this 1990 hit from New Edition spin-off, which also appeared on Volume 2 of my mix tapes.

#51: The Beatles – Helter Skelter
iTunes stats: 40 plays, most recently on 12/29/2019
Previous ranking: #56

Considered by music historians as a key influence in the development of heavy metal.