UK Singles Chart, August 8, 2009

1. I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas

Black Eyed Peas climb 2 spots, claiming their third #1 hit. The band spent 2 weeks at #1 a few months ago with their last single, "Boom Boom Pow," and, in 2003, 6 weeks at #1 with "Where Is the Love," still the group's biggest UK hit. "I Gotta Feeling" is currently #1 in the United States and is the sixth single this year to top the charts in both countries, along with Lady Gaga's "Just Dance" and "Poker Face," Kelly Clarkson's "My Life Would Suck without You," Flo Rida's "Right Round," and the 'Peas "Boom Boom Pow."

4. I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho) - Pitbull

In its 5th week on the chart, Pitbull climbs 3 spots to #4, where it is likely to peak, given that the physical release was last week. In the U.S., this single peaked at #2 in June.

6. Sweet Dreams - Beyonce

Beyonce looks to have another major hit on her hands, as "Sweet Dreams" climbs 3 more spots to #6. The single's CD release is still a week away and already it's eclipsed the #7 peak of recent single "Single Ladies." Her other recent singles--"If I Were a Boy" and "Halo"--peaked at #1 and #4 respectively.

10. Poppiholla - Chicane

The physical release of this single did nothing to improve its chart position, as "Poppiholla" holds at #10 this week. It debuted at #7 two weeks ago.

14. I Made It Through the Rain - John Barrowman

John Barrowman has been around for awhile, but this week finally scores his first top 40 hit with his remake of "I Made It Through the Rain." I rather liked his last single, "What About Us," which failed to chart. To what do we owe this apparent surge in popularity? Wikipedia credits Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles, who has apparently been championing it.

16. Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up) - Florence + The Machine

Florence is showing remarkable longevity with "Rabbit Heart," which peaked no higher than #12 six weeks ago, yet has remained within the top 20 ever since. The album continues to do well too, having planted itself firmly at #2 for the last 4 weeks behind Michael Jackson's "The Essential Michael Jackson." It also snagged a Mercury Prize nomination, which I'm sure has helped the popularity of both the album and this single.

20. Never Forget You - Noisettes

Another single showing surprising longevity. "Never Forget You" climbs 1 notch to #20, becoming Noisettes' second top 20 hit. Despite still being a considerably smaller hit than their last release, #2 single "Don't Upset the Rhythm," "Never Forget You" is actually charting higher than its predecessor did in its 8th week (the single had fallen to #23 by that time).

29. Fire Burning - Sean Kingston
30. Fire - Kasabian

It's feeling rather hot at this point in the chart.

33. Remedy - Little Boots

Little boots scores her second top 40 hit, debuting at #33 with "Remedy." I was disappointed with the #13 peak of her last single, "New in Town," and I'm really hoping "Remedy" can go top 10. The single is out August 17.

40. Jump - Flo Rida Featuring Nelly Furtado

Finally, Flo Rida enters the top 40 at #40 with "Jump," his 6th top hit. This single did not fare very well in the U.S., despite featuring Canadian singer Nelly Furtado, who here scores her 13th UK top 40 hit. She hit #2 earlier this year with James Morrison on "Broken Wings."