Manny Pacquiao on AC Chart?

[dmhyf]

I came across this news article on the net about champion boxer Manny Pacquiao reaching the Top 20 on the Billboard AC chart with his version of "Sometimes When We Touch." I was checking the AC charts in the past few weeks posted here, but did not see this song on the chart.

Did this song ever really enter the chart? Or was this a bogus publicity claim?

Here is the link of that article: www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/06/29/11/pacquiaos-sometimes-when-we-touch-cracks-top-20-hit-list

[George]

Oh wow, I didn't even know this had an official release.

Checking online...

Dan Hill (who features on the song) posted the news on his official site:
danhill.com/newsite/dan-hill-manny-pacquaio-single-rising-in-us-charts/

[George]

For anyone who hasn't heard it yet:

[dmhyf]

Thanks George P. Interesting Dan Hill link you posted. I did not even know there was a SECONDARY Adult Contemporary Chart. What is the nature of this chart? Is this like a "Bubbling Under" chart to the AC Chart?

[johnm1120]

Hmmm... I wasn't able to find anything on this. I know AC has the ability to go beyond 30 positions (they accidentally released it a couple of months ago, but quickly removed it). This is the first I have heard of this though.

[dmhyf]

So johnm, I guess that "news" article about Pacman's alleged chart entry is nothing but a publicity stunt, and not reality?

[johnm1120]

I have no idea. I don't think it's a publicity stunt, but it could mean any chart tbh. I did another look, but didn't see anything. Does The Philippines have their own AC chart?

[dmhyf]

The article specifically mentions the Billboard AC Chart.

"Sometimes When We Touch", Pacquiao's duet with singer-songwriter Dan Hill, reached number 19 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary top 20 list."

The Philippines does not have its own comprehensive music chart (ala Billboard). The charts available for music popularity are by individual radio stations (from their playlists) and by music stores (for album sales).

[Adam (UTR)]

It's not Billboard; it's the FMQB AC40, which compiles airplay from indicator stations in smaller markets.

www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16693

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