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List Of Billboard Number-one Alternative Singles Of The 2000s
Alternative Airplay is a record chart published by the music industry magazine ''Billboard'' that ranks the most-played songs on American modern rock radio stations. It was introduced by ''Billboard'' in September 1988. During the 2000s, the chart was based on electronically-monitored airplay data compiled by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems from a panel of national rock radio stations, with songs being ranked by their total number of spins per week. The chart was known as Modern Rock Tracks until June 2009, when it was renamed Alternative Songs in order to "better eflectthe descriptor used among those in the odern rock radioformat." 106 songs topped the chart in the 2000s; the first was "All the Small Things" by Blink-182, while the last was "Uprising" by Muse. " The Pretender" by Foo Fighters spent eighteen weeks atop the chart in 2007—the most for any song during the decade—and broke the previous all-time record for most weeks at number one set by "Scar Tissue" by Red Hot C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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The terms foobar (), foo, bar, baz, and others are used as metasyntactic variables and placeholder names in computer programming or computer-related documentation. - Etymology of "Foo" They have been used to name entities such as Variable (computer science), variables, Function (computer science), functions, and command (computing), commands whose exact identity is unimportant and serve only to demonstrate a concept. History and etymology It is possible that ''foobar'' is a playful allusion to the World War II-era military slang List of military slang terms#FUBAR, FUBAR (''Fucked Up Beyond All Recognition)''. According to an Internet Engineering Task Force Request for Comments, RFC, the word FOO originated as a nonsense word with its earliest documented use in the 1930s comic ''Smokey Stover'' by Bill Holman (cartoonist), Bill Holman. Holman states that he used the word due to having seen it on the bottom of a jade Chinese figurine in Chinatown, San Francisco, San Francisco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
It's Been Awhile
"It's Been Awhile" is a song by American rock band Staind. It was released on March 27, 2001, as the lead single from their third studio album, ''Break the Cycle'' (2001). The song is Staind's most successful and is their best-known song, becoming a number five hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in October 2001—their only song to reach the top 10. It spent a second-best 20 weeks at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart Whitburn, Joel (2004). ''The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits'', 8th Edition (Billboard Publications), page 595. (behind " Loser" by 3 Doors Down) and a then-record 16 weeks at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. Worldwide, the single became a top-20 hit in Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The song was featured as a playable track on the Nintendo GameCube video game ''Donkey Konga 2''. Background Aaron Lewis originally wrote this song around 1996 along with " Outside" slightly prior ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What I've Done
"What I've Done" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. It was released as the first single from their third studio album, '' Minutes to Midnight'' (2007), and is the sixth track. The song was released as a radio single on April 1, 2007, as a digital download on April 2, and as a CD single on April 30. The live version of "What I've Done" from '' Road to Revolution: Live at Milton Keynes'' was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 52nd Grammy Awards, but did not win. It serves as the end credits track of the 2007 science fiction film '' Transformers'' and also appears on '' Transformers: The Album'' (2007). Being certified six times platinum by the RIAA, it is the band's most commercially successful single in terms of pure sales, and reached number 7 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. "What I've Done" was featured in the video game '' Guitar Hero World Tour''. In January 2011, it was released in a Linkin Park DLC pack for '' Rock Band 3''. The song is also a B-side ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Breaking The Habit (song)
"Breaking the Habit" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. It is the ninth track from their second studio album, ''Meteora'', and was released as the fifth and final single from the album. The song was a hit; it became the fifth consecutive single from ''Meteora'' to reach number one on the ''Billboard'' Modern Rock Tracks chart, a feat unmatched by any other artist in the history of that chart. It was also the third single from the album to reach number one on the Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The song also peaked at number 20 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and was certified Gold by the RIAA. The song was also successful in many other countries, except in the UK where it became their first single to chart outside of the top thirty, faring only better than their previous single "From the Inside" which failed to chart. On September 4, 2012, "Breaking the Habit", "Shadow of the Day", "New Divide", and " Burn It Down" were released in the "Linkin Park Pack 02" as downloadable c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lying From You
"Lying from You" is a song by American rock music, rock band Linkin Park, released on March 16, 2004. It was released as an airplay-only single from their second album, ''Meteora (album), Meteora'', which was released on March 25, 2003. Song information The song opens up with a viola-influenced keyboard sample that leads into it being looped throughout the verses. It also contains a sample of a car Burnout (vehicle), burning out. The song was one of seven Linkin Park songs used in the collaboration between the band and rapper Jay-Z ("Dirt off Your Shoulder/Lying from You") on the mash-up album ''Collision Course (EP), Collision Course'' released in November 2004. In live shows of 2008, "Lying from You" used a new intro, removing all samples from the intro and first half of the first verse. Interview with Mike Shinoda, March 2003 ShoutWeb: Music video Live footage of the song from Linkin Park's live album ''Live in Texas (Linkin Park album), Live in Texas'' has been used as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Numb (Linkin Park Song)
"Numb" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. It was released as the third single from their second studio album, ''Meteora'' (2003), and is the closing track on the album. One of Linkin Park's most well-known and critically acclaimed songs, "Numb" topped the ''Billboard'' Alternative Songs chart for 12 weeks. Whitburn, Joel (2004). ''The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits'', 8th Edition (Billboard Publications), page 372. The song spent six weeks at the top of the chart in 2003 and six weeks in 2004. The song also spent three weeks atop the ''Billboard'' Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and peaked at number 11 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song was remixed as " Numb/Encore", a collaboration between the band and American rapper Jay-Z. It was a massive hit for both artists that was featured on the album ''Collision Course'' and earned them the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. "Numb" was ranked number 95 on Rhapsody's list of the "Top 100 Tracks of the Decade". I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faint (song)
"Faint" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park from their second studio album, ''Meteora''. The song was released as the album's second single on June 9, 2003, and is the seventh track. It entered the top thirty on the majority of the charts it appeared on. On the Hot 100, it peaked at #48. The song reached #1 on the US Modern Rock Tracks, becoming the band's third number-one hit on the chart. The song would later be featured on the group's mashup EP with Jay-Z, ''Collision Course,'' where it was mashed up with lyrics of the song Jigga What from '' Vol. 2... Hard Knock Life''. American metalcore bands I, the Breather and Memphis May Fire recorded a cover of "Faint", as well as Japanese metalcore band Crossfaith featuring Masato Hayakawa from the post-hardcore band, Coldrain. "Faint" is considered one of Linkin Park's most iconic and most covered songs, with its intro and primary guitar riff being widely recognizable. Overview This song was released as two singles, "Faint 1" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somewhere I Belong
"Somewhere I Belong" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. It was released to US radio on February 24, 2003, as the first single from their second studio album, ''Meteora'' (2003), and is the album's third track. It entered the top ten on several music charts, including the New Zealand Singles Chart, where it peaked at 1 in April 2003. Commercial performance Warner Bros. Records officially released "Somewhere I Belong" to American rock radio formats on February 24, 2003. The song debuted at No. 47 on the US '' Billboard'' Hot 100, peaked at No. 32 during its 15th week on the chart, and remained on the listing until its 20th week. It also topped the ''Billboard'' Mainstream Rock Tracks and Modern Rock Tracks charts. In Canada, the song reached the top five on the Canadian Singles Chart, peaking at No. 3. "Somewhere I Belong" was released in Australia and the United Kingdom on March 17, 2003. In New Zealand, the song debuted at number 33 on April 6, 2003, and jumped ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In The End
"In the End" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. It is the eighth track on their debut album, ''Hybrid Theory'' (2000), and was released as the album's fourth and final single. "In the End" received positive reviews by music critics, with most reviewers complimenting the song's signature piano riff, as well as noting rapper Mike Shinoda's vocal prominence in the song. "In the End" also achieved mainstream popularity, and was a commercial success upon release. The song reached the top ten on numerous worldwide music charts and reached number two on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, the band's highest peak on the chart, as well as their first song that peaked within the top 40 in early 2002, making it a sleeper hit. It also reached number one on the Z100 top 100 songs of 2002 countdown. It ranked at number 121 in ''Blender'' magazine's ''The 500 Greatest Songs Since You Were Born''. In June 2021, it became the first nu metal song to surpass one billion streams on Spotify. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linkin Park
Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. The band's current lineup comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Mike Shinoda, lead guitarist Brad Delson, bassist Dave Farrell, DJ/turntablist Joe Hahn and drummer Rob Bourdon, all of whom are founding members. Vocalists Mark Wakefield and Chester Bennington are former members of the band. Categorized as alternative rock, Linkin Park's earlier music spanned a fusion of heavy metal and hip hop, while their later music features more electronica and pop elements. Formed in 1996, Linkin Park rose to international fame with their debut studio album, ''Hybrid Theory'' (2000), which became certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Released during the peak of the nu metal scene, the album's singles' heavy airplay on MTV led the singles " One Step Closer", " Crawling" and "In the End" all to chart highly on the US Mainstream Rock chart. The lattermost also crossed over to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trapt
Trapt is an American rock band formed in Los Gatos, California. Eight studio albums have been recorded to date: ''Amalgamation'' (1999), ''Trapt'' (2002), '' Someone in Control'' (2005), '' Only Through the Pain'' (2008), '' No Apologies'' (2010), ''Reborn'' (2013), '' DNA'' (2016), and ''Shadow Work'' (2020). Its lineup for all studio recordings have consisted of Chris Taylor Brown (vocals) and bassist Pete Charell (bass), with various members filling other roles over the course of their career. Trapt's biggest commercial success was their 2002 debut single, " Headstrong", which became a crossover hit to the pop charts and peaked at number 16 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Though the band's subsequent releases did not match the pop appeal of "Headstrong", the band was able to maintain a presence in the rock market throughout the decade. History Formation and early years (1995–1999) The members of Trapt met in middle school in the mid-'90s, and were in an early NOFX cover b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Headstrong (Trapt Song)
Headstrong may refer to: * Headstrong (band), a Canadian rap rock band ** ''Headstrong'' (Headstrong album), the self-titled 2002 debut album by Headstrong * ''Headstrong'' (Ashley Tisdale album), the 2007 debut album by Ashley Tisdale ** "Headstrong" (Ashley Tisdale song), the title track of the aforementioned album * "Headstrong", a song by Earshot from their 2002 debut album '' Letting Go'' * "Headstrong" (Trapt song), the 2002 debut single by Trapt from their self-titled album * ''Headstrong'' (play), a stage play by Patrick Link * Operation Headstrong (2003–2004), involving the training of Afghan commandos by British special forces * Headstrong, an alias used by electronic music producer Geert Huinink * Headstrong (Transformers), a character in Transformers fiction See also * King Louis X of France (1289-1316), called the Headstrong * Headstrong Club The Headstrong Club was an 18th-century debating society operating out of an upstairs room at The White Hart in Lewe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
