It’s been 4 years since we last counted down the Top 200 artists 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 the artists that have entertained me the most based on number of plays from late 2007 through January 1, 2021.
We continue today with our next batch of 10 artists, the 3 tied for 128th place, 3 tied for 125th, 3 tied for 122nd, and the first of 2 tied for 120th. We have a single newcomer making their debut this week, who kicks things off.
#128: Madonna
iTunes stats: 64 plays
Previous ranking: N/A
Certified as the best-selling female recording artist of all time by Guinness World Records, Madonna makes an impressive debut after adding 43 new listens, the highest total to date.
#128: Lenny Kravitz
iTunes stats: 64 plays
Previous ranking: #152
The son of TV’s Roxie Roker more than doubles his previous total for the 4 tracks in my collection.
#128: The Presidents Of The United States Of America
iTunes stats: 64 plays
Previous ranking: #145
Three songs from the band’s debut album doubled their listens to move 17 spots up the chart.
#125: The Lemonheads
iTunes stats: 66 plays
Previous ranking: #116
Evan Dando and crew add 28 additional plays to the 3 tracks in my collection from their 90s heyday.
#125: Rancid
iTunes stats: 66 plays
Previous ranking: #113
The punk band drops 12 slots after picking up a 69% increase in plays over the last 4 years.
#125: Me First And The Gimme Gimmes
iTunes stats: 66 plays
Previous ranking: #152
The punk rock supergroup, who only do covers, added 36 additional listens to the 4 tracks that are in my collection.
#122: Arrested Development
iTunes stats: 67 plays
Previous ranking: #97
The Atlanta-based new age rap band drops another 25 slots thanks to a mere 21 new listens to their 3 songs in my collection over the past 4 years.
#122: MC Hammer
iTunes stats: 67 plays
Previous ranking: #119
5 tracks from the headliner of my first concert back in 1992 combine to add 31 new plays to their total.
#122: Barry Manilow
iTunes stats: 67 plays
Previous ranking: #129
The king of 70s soft rock added 33 additional listens to his 3 tunes, including his theme song to American Bandstand, that are in my collection.
#120: Dion & The Belmonts
iTunes stats: 68 plays
Previous ranking: #139
Inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2000, the 50s stars added 35 new plays to rise 19 spots on the chart.
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