Teta040 said:
These days the TOp 100 is based mostly on airplay. Which is why Eminem debuted so high. Such a small ranking means that Vertigo had absolutely no added radio airplay. Which neans it debuted high b/c it was added by the non-mainstream stations. This is similar to Discoteque.
And whether it is "coomerical sounding" should not matter where it is added. What U2 song has ever sounded "commercial"? There was a time when it didn't matter what the song sounded like, if it was by an artist that the station played, it would be debuted b/c it would be that person.
Clear Channel does not like U2. They like Eminem. Therefore it will not help U2 by putting them on CHR.
Forgive me, but I must write a few corrections to the above.
"Discotheque" was a hit because of sales as well as air play. Back then, Billboard charts were based on 50% sales - and "Discotheque" went GOLD (meaning it sold VERY well). This helpled "Discotheque" debut at #10.
Furthermore, back then, a song didn't debut on the charts until its CD single was available in stores! Clearly that is no longer true.
"Vertigo's" small increase this week is a bit puzzling because it actually had a HUGE increase in spins this week compared to last week (as evidenced by its jump on the modern rock, mainstream rock, and hot adult contemporary charts).
But if this is true, why only the small movement in the Hot 100? As I wrote, it is a bit puzzling. I expected the song to at least crack the Top 40. Despite the increases in spins, "Vertigo" is up against a wall - the songs above it are receiving more attention. "Beautiful Day" was able to become a Top 30 hit because it was able to transition to Adult Contemporary stations. I don't think "Vertigo" will do that (doesn't fit the format). It *might* have a chance to hit Top 40 radio stations, though, as those stations do mix rock music in with other hits. But given the dominance of R&B and hip-hop, I'm not sure there's much room for "Vertigo".
Still, for the song to hit #45 is impressive. Many far better-known U2 songs failed to chart higher, including classics like "All I Want Is You", "The Fly", "Stay", "Stuck in a Moment...", and "When Love Comes' to Town".
