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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
- Youth Culture Window: The Music and the Messages of This Year’s Top Songs-Jonathan and David Look Back at the 17 Billboard #1 Songs of 2010
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“With the plethora of media options available today, it is possible to access the latest news or the most popular song almost anywhere and anytime, yet it is also possible to be inundated by unwanted messages and material. Media content responds to demand and is a reflection of culture, but it also contributes to it.” (The American Psychological Association)
The Love of Music
According to Kaiser Family Foundation’s ongoing study of media in kids’ lives, music is their fastest growing form of entertainment media. On average kids listen to 2 hours and 19 minutes of music every day.
That’s a lot of music!
It’s also a lot of message…because every song has one.
At TheSource4YM.com we take music seriously, mainly because teenagers take music seriously. Each year we review the biggest songs of the year in an annual survey of the Billboard Hot 100’s #1 hits of the year-and if there’s any name that’s synonymous with music popularity, it’s Billboard. Every week of every year, it charts the most popular and most played songs in America, across every genre of music.
As of this writing, there have been 17 different songs at the helm of the Hot 100. In this article, you’ll find a chronological review of these 17 songs (recorded by date because a few of them went to the top, then dropped down, and then went back to the top again).
For each song we’ll talk about the artist as well as the song’s message and possible influence on teenagers. We’ll also provide a few of the song’s lyrics and link the music video, where available. And since this year’s biggest songs echo some interesting themes, we’ll share a few “big picture” thoughts at the end.
Fair warning: there’s a lot in this article. But I encourage you to take it all in, because the kids we love already have.
Here goes….
“Tik Tok” (Ke$ha)
David’s 2 Cents
At the time of last year’s writing, 13 songs had risen to the top of the Hot 100 chart. Ke$ha’s “Tik Tok” grabbed the #1 spot on December 27, 2009, bringing that total to 14 #1 hits for 2009.
Ke$ha would ring in the New Year in style and power; this song spent nine weeks at the top, reigning all the way into March 2010.
This song is basically about a night out on the town: lots of alcohol, lots of guys, lots of dancing. Take a look:
(Hey, what up girl?)
Grab my glasses, I’m out the door, I’m gonna hit this city
(Let’s go)
Before I leave, brush my teeth with a bottle of Jack
‘Cause when I leave for the night, I ain’t coming back
Then later in the…
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| Dr. Dave Rahn about “Ministry By Teenagers” Picture me doing the deliberately slow appreciation clap while I read this book. The topic of students engaging in ministry-especially the ministry of influence-is one of my own passions, so I approached this book ready to wrangle over values and strategies. Instead, I find myself in jealous admiration for how well these guys have translated important principles into practical tips so church youth leaders can experience the joyous fruit of “Ministry by Teenagers.” – Dr. Dave Rahn Youth for Christ/USA Chief Ministry Officer and Huntington University Director of MA in Youth Ministry Leadership |
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Jonathan McKee
Jonathan McKee is the author of over twenty books including the brand new The Guy's Guide to FOUR BATTLES Every Young Man Must Face; The Teen’s Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices; If I Had a Parenting Do Over; and the Amazon Best Seller - The Guy's Guide to God, Girls and the Phone in Your Pocket. He speaks to parents and leaders worldwide, all while providing free resources for youth workers on TheSource4YM.com. Jonathan, his wife Lori, and their three kids live in California.