I really fell down on the job this year, only managing to listen to 4,104 minutes of music. I've been working on a novel, and I can't write and listen to music at the same time. One of the two will suffer, and it'll likely be my writing. I plan to do better, listening-wise, next year.
I'll readily admit that I found no new music that interests me. Wait ~ I heard a song while I was waiting for my car at the auto dealership, and I Shazamed it. Turns out it's called Flower Shops by a guy named ERNEST (yes, all caps), featuring Morgan Wallen, who's apparently country's bad boy, but beats me. I don't listen to new music. I did, however, add the song to my "liked songs" on Spotify.
But I digress. For some mysterious reason, my most streamed song this year was "Perfect Love" by Trisha Yearwood. I have no idea why. The song is fine, but it's hardly a favorite. It's not even my favorite track by Trisha. Since the single is from 1997, I'm thinking it might have come up first on my 90's playlist, which would account for its multiple streams.
(I notice her ex-husband, Robert Reynolds, makes an appearance.)
Aside from this song, which I was frankly surprised to find at the top of my plays, my most streamed artist was....guess who? Yes, the undefeated champion, George Strait. In fact, I'm apparently a top 9% fan; kind of an insult. I should rank higher than that.
I've featured so many George Strait videos on this blog, I thought I'd do something different this time and feature a Brooks & Dunn song:
But really, my 2024 Wrapped isn't all about country.
1. A Perfect Love ~ Trisha Yearwood
2. Addicted to Love ~ Robert Palmer
3. Everybody Wants to Rule the World ~ Tears for Fears
4. Someday Soon ~ Suzy Bogguss
5. Could It Be Love ~ Jennifer Warnes
On the other hand, my top five artists:
1. George Strait
2. Dwight Yoakam
3. The Mavericks
4. Marty Stuart
5. Johnny Rodriguez
It seems that Spotify was a little chintzier with details this year, but I was a little chintzier with my streaming, so I guess we're even. Even so, it's always nice to take a look back.