Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Oct. 1

Top 5 Songs for Week Ending Oct. 1

We’re counting down the five most popular songs in the Billboard¹ Hot 100 Pop Singles chart, for the week ending October 1, 2016.

Somebody get the defibrillator, because I think the countdown needs a good jolt². Things are pretty much the same as last week…actually, they’re exactly the same.

Number 5: The Chainsmokers Featuring Daya "Don't Let Me Down"

The Chainsmokers and Daya stay put in fifth place with their double platinum³ hit “Don’t Let Me Down.”

Daya has just announced her first headlining tour. The Pennsylvania native – who turns 18 next month – announced a 26-city North American tour on September 26. It kicks off February 18 in Philadelphia and ends on March 30 in her home town of Pittsburgh. Daya says she and her team designed everything from scratch: lighting⁴, production, sound, merchandising, you name it.

Number 4: Sia Featuring Sean Paul "Cheap Thrills" 

Sia and Sean Paul tread water in fourth place with “Cheap Thrills,” and Sia is diving into movies.

Emma Watson narrates⁵ a new short film about women’s achievements called Hurdles⁶, while Sia provides the soundtrack with her hit single “Chandelier.” Sia will also reportedly provide the movie soundtrack for Vox Lux, a musical drama featuring Rooney Mara. Production is scheduled to begin in February.

Number 3: Major Lazer, Justin Bieber & MO "Cold Water"

Major Lazer, Justin Bieber, and MO get comfortable in third place with “Cold Water."

This song features no less than two separate videos, and the artists seem to be banking⁷ on YouTube to drive audience numbers. Clever, since YouTube is factored into Hot 100 rankings.

Number 2: Twenty One Pilots "Heathens" 

Our second-place song earned a boost from a much-hyped movie, but has managed to hang tough on its own.

Twenty One Pilots holds the runner-up slot with “Heathens,” from the Suicide Squad⁸ soundtrack album. Their Blurryface album is well over a year old, but don’t expect a follow-up any time soon: group member Tyler Joseph tells Billboard that he has nothing more than some ideas for songs at the moment.

Number 1: The Chainsmokers Featuring Halsey "Closer"

Our number one act may not have an album in the works, either, but they did just announce a new song.

On September 26, the Chainsmokers took to Snapchat to preview a new single, “All We Know.” Group member Drew Taggart shares vocals⁹ with Phoebe Ryan on the song, which drops on September 30. They also tweeted a preview.

Will it also hit number one?

Whatever happens, We'll be back next week and hope you’ll join us.

1 billboard   

n.布告板，揭示栏，广告牌

参考例句：

• He ploughed his energies into his father's billboard business.他把精力投入到父亲的广告牌业务中。
• Billboard spreads will be simpler and more eye-catching.广告牌广告会比较简单且更引人注目。

2 jolt   

v.（使）摇动，（使）震动，（使）颠簸

参考例句：

• We were worried that one tiny jolt could worsen her injuries.我们担心稍微颠簸一下就可能会使她的伤势恶化。
• They were working frantically in the fear that an aftershock would jolt the house again.他们拼命地干着，担心余震可能会使房子再次受到震动。

3 platinum   

n.白金

参考例句：

• I'll give her a platinum ring.我打算送给她一枚白金戒指。
• Platinum exceeds gold in value.白金的价值高于黄金。

4 lighting   

n.照明，光线的明暗，舞台灯光

参考例句：

• The gas lamp gradually lost ground to electric lighting.煤气灯逐渐为电灯所代替。
• The lighting in that restaurant is soft and romantic.那个餐馆照明柔和而且浪漫。

5 narrates   

v.故事( narrate的第三人称单数 )

参考例句：

• It narrates the unconstitutional acts of James II. 它历数了詹姆斯二世的违法行为。 来自辞典例句
• Chapter three narrates the economy activity which Jew return the Occident. 第三章讲述了犹太人重返西欧后的经济活动。 来自互联网

6 hurdles   

n.障碍( hurdle的名词复数 )；跳栏；（供人或马跳跃的）栏架；跨栏赛

参考例句：

• In starting a new company, many hurdles must be crossed. 刚开办一个公司时，必须克服许多障碍。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• There are several hurdles to be got over in this project. 在这项工程中有一些困难要克服。 来自辞典例句

7 banking   

n.银行业，银行学，金融业

参考例句：

• John is launching his son on a career in banking.约翰打算让儿子在银行界谋一个新职位。
• He possesses an extensive knowledge of banking.他具有广博的银行业务知识。

8 squad   

n.班，小队，小团体；vt.把…编成班或小组

参考例句：

• The squad leader ordered the men to mark time.班长命令战士们原地踏步。
• A squad is the smallest unit in an army.班是军队的最小构成单位。

9 vocals   

（乐曲中的）歌唱部份，声乐部份( vocal的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Also look out for soaring vocals on The Right Man. 另外，也可留意一下《意中人》中的那高亢的唱腔。
• Lazy bass line, lazier drums, lush violins, great piano and incomparable vocals. 懒惰的低音线，较懒惰的鼓，饮小提琴，棒的钢琴和无比的声音。