{"id":16877,"date":"2021-04-26T04:34:26","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T10:34:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/?p=16877"},"modified":"2021-01-17T14:45:40","modified_gmt":"2021-01-17T20:45:40","slug":"itunes-top-200-artists-61-69","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learningturkey.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/itunes-top-200-artists-61-69\/","title":{"rendered":"iTunes Top 200 Artists: #61-69"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>It’s been 4 years since we last counted down the Top 200 artists in my iTunes library.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

We continue today with the next batch of 10 artists, with the 2 tied for 69th place followed by the single artists at 68th through 61st.<\/p>\n

#69: Black Eyed Peas
\niTunes stats: 126 plays
\nPrevious ranking: #74<\/a><\/p>\n

The six-time Grammy Award winners see a 110% increase in plays over the past 4 years, moving up 5 spots.<\/p>\n

#69: Sheryl Crow
\niTunes stats: 126 plays
\nPrevious ranking: #81<\/a><\/p>\n

The one-time backup singer for Michael Jackson jumps 12 spots after adding 69 additional listens to the 8 songs I’ve listened to in my collection.<\/p>\n

#68: John Williams
\niTunes stats: 127 plays
\nPrevious ranking: #66<\/a><\/p>\n

The composer of some of the most popular and recognizable film scores in cinematic history, including the Star Wars<\/em> and Superman<\/em> series, picks up 62 new listens over the last 4 years.<\/p>\n

#67: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
\niTunes stats: 129 plays
\nPrevious ranking: #57<\/a><\/p>\n

The inspiration for the musical Jersey Boys<\/em> drops 10 spots after gaining a mere 46 new plays.<\/p>\n

#66: Red Hot Chili Peppers
\niTunes stats: 130 plays
\nPrevious ranking: #74<\/a><\/p>\n

The California-based rockers, who I saw briefly at Lollapalooza back in 2016, increase their plays by 117% over the last 4 years.<\/p>\n

#65: Warrant
\niTunes stats: 131 plays
\nPrevious ranking: #65<\/a><\/p>\n

The favorite of strip clubs everywhere, and the\u00a0Adam Carolla Show<\/em>, added 65 new listens, which kept them completely even.<\/p>\n

#64: The Bangles
\niTunes stats: 133 plays
\nPrevious ranking: #71<\/a><\/p>\n

The quintessential 80s girl group, who I saw at the House of Blues<\/a> back in 2000, more than doubled their plays over the last 4 years.<\/p>\n

#63: Jewel
\niTunes stats: 135 plays
\nPrevious ranking: #96<\/a><\/p>\n

The addition of 2 of her most popular radio edits helps the 4-time Grammy nominee jump 33 spots after picking up 88 new listens.<\/p>\n

#62: Toad the Wet Sprocket
\niTunes stats: 137 plays
\nPrevious ranking: #52<\/a><\/p>\n

A 10 spot drop thanks to a mere 46% increase in listens for the 90s alternative band.<\/p>\n

#61: Run-D.M.C.
\niTunes stats: 125 plays
\nPrevious ranking: #63<\/a><\/p>\n

The rap pioneers from New York added 67 new listens to their 6 songs in my collection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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