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Post by Acid Eyes on Jul 19, 2014 14:55:28 GMT -5
When the dust settles, which OneRepublic song will be regarded as the bigger hit? Obviously, Counting Stars is still charting so its weekly airplay and sales are higher. Apologize has likely sold approximately one million more copies, but it also got a six year head start.
APOLOGIZE
95-92-91-96-75-52-33-22-6-4-3-3-2-2-3-3-2-3-2-3-3-3-3-3-3-4-4-5-6-6-7-8-9-11-15-14-14-18-21-24-33-32-18-27-34-39-50
Weeks at #2: 4
Weeks in Top 5: 19
Weeks in Top 10: 25
Weeks in Top 20: 31
Weeks in Top 40: 40
Weeks on Chart: 47
Sales: 5,819,000 (as of 2/19/2014)
COUNTING STARS
32-69-80-71-70-76-67-60-57-54-55-41-38-28-22-21-19-15-8-9-7-6-4-5-3-3-3-3-2-2-3-3-5-7-6-9-8-8-7-8-9-8-10-11-12-16-17-24-26-23-25-27-22-26-29-26
Weeks at #2: 2
Weeks in Top 5: 11
Weeks in Top 10: 25
Weeks in Top 20: 31
Weeks in Top 40: 45 (currently Top 40)
Weeks on Chart: 56 (still charting)
Sales: 5,000,000 (as of 7/23/2014)
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Post by Lozzy on Jul 19, 2014 15:07:21 GMT -5
Apologize is definitely the bigger hit to me when comparing their success at the time, but I expect Counting Stars to hold up better, and probably eventually be assumed to be the bigger hit by way of being better remembered. So I voted CS.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2014 15:48:58 GMT -5
Apologize, no contest.
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Post by Daniel Collins on Jul 19, 2014 16:21:49 GMT -5
"Apologize"
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Post by H. on Jul 19, 2014 16:31:03 GMT -5
Apologize
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Post by surfy on Jul 19, 2014 17:37:04 GMT -5
I feel like CS might end up being bigger, but Apologize feels bigger!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2014 17:59:27 GMT -5
Well I would say "Apologize" but don't forget that "Counting Stars" hasn't ended its Hot 100 run yet ;) surely it will be on for 2-3 more months and the sales figure for CS is 3 months behind and during these three months CS has reached very close to 5M...it could get 1 year in the top 40 on the Hot 100...I'm gonna say that by the end of 2014 it's gonna be a very close race!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2014 4:58:42 GMT -5
When Longitivity is adjusted for inflation, I think Apologize takes the crown. (Not bu much though). 19 weeks in the top 5, that is incredible. Especially for a #2 peaking song. They were both big hits though, and in 5 years from now, I think they'll both seem about the same.
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Post by Mikey on Jul 20, 2014 6:36:28 GMT -5
As apologize was their breakthrough hit, and seeing it has longevity (in Indonesia, it is still played in the radio quite often), i will pick apologize. Counting stars is not a bad song though, but i prefer apologize
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Post by #LisaRinna on Jul 20, 2014 7:44:43 GMT -5
'Apologize' had a bigger impact.
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Post by Ginger Spice on Jul 20, 2014 9:08:08 GMT -5
I'm biased because I really don't like the song but I hope "Counting Stars" is forgotten soon.
That said, "Apologize" felt much bigger in it's time, and I imagine it will end up being remembered as the bigger hit.
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Post by Zeebz on Jul 20, 2014 10:40:40 GMT -5
I agree with the point that "Apologize" feels bigger. I still hear it all of the time, it felt bigger at the time, and has had some cultural impact.
"Counting Stars" may become their biggest Hot 100 hit but it doesn't feel anywhere near as big. I expect that it'll have a good recurrent life but still nowhere near "Apologize".
That being said, I love both.
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Post by popbox on Jul 20, 2014 11:52:27 GMT -5
Actually it's looking like CS will be the bigger hit sales wise and possibly even on the Hot 100 since I don't see it leaving that chart for quite some time yet. However Apologize was an absolute beast on radio. One of the biggest hits ever on CHR.
I'm surprised some are saying Apologize feels way bigger. CS was a massive massive smash. About as huge as hits come, especially non-#1 hits. Both songs are some of the biggest #2 peakers of all time and put the majority of #1 songs to shame in success.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 21, 2014 3:20:12 GMT -5
Apologize...though I adore CS!
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Post by Mr. Thonk Eyes on Jul 21, 2014 10:54:50 GMT -5
Apologize...though I adore CS! I adore BOTH tbh :) |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2014 1:29:13 GMT -5
Apologize...though I adore CS! I adore BOTH tbh :) me too :) |
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Post by kmbgs on Jul 24, 2014 15:20:09 GMT -5
Apologize without a duda
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2014 20:45:22 GMT -5
Apologize
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Post by Acid Eyes on Jul 31, 2014 0:21:36 GMT -5
Updated the original post since it has been confirmed that CS passed 5 million in sales.
(Though it's still likely Apologize is in the lead by 1 million as we haven't gotten an update in 5 months)
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Post by Flip on Jul 31, 2014 3:56:47 GMT -5
I'm afraid Counting Stars is going to topple Apologize in the nearby future :( but I still like Apologize the most!!
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Post by cer1992 on Aug 1, 2014 15:14:41 GMT -5
Apologize is the bigger hit, of course.
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Post by Agent Yoncé on Aug 2, 2014 1:47:13 GMT -5
'Apologize' is the bigger hit, despite 'Counting Stars' longevity. I believe 'CS' will of course have the longer chart run due to all the new lovely methodology but also the recurrency from Adult Pop. I do however prefer 'CS' out the two, but is sick of hearing it at this point. Lol
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