As this is the last post of not only the year but the decade, I thought it quite fitting to cover the most played tracks of the noughties. The figures were released by PPL, the music licensing body today. Although the list only takes tracks released up until 2007 into account, it is quite revealing about the music tastes of the British public.

The reason why it only covers tunes up to 2007 is because “the tracks need time to build up sufficient plays to figure in the list” according to the BBC report that announced the findings. Out of the top 10 though, 6 of the tracks were released in 2006 or 2007 and only one before 2004. This can be explained when you look at how the figures were compiled – the number of plays on the radio, TV, online and in public (meaning in shops and suchlike). Obviously, this does not take the illegal stuff into account but the growth of the Internet as an avenue for music from the middle of the decade onwards is reflected in the list.

You might be surprised at the top tune though, although probably not if you watch Sky regularly and eventually got annoyed by the advert for Grey’s Anatomy.

Here it is in full:

1. Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol, released 2006.
2. Shine by Take That, released 2006.
3. I Don’t Feel Like Dancing by Scissor Sisters, released 2006.
4. Love It When You Call by The Feeling, released 2005.
5. About You Now by Sugababes, released 2007.
6. Rule The World by Take That, released 2007.
7. You’re Beautiful by James Blunt, released 2004.
8. I Predict A Riot by Kaiser Chiefs, released 2004.
9. Can’t Get You Out Of My Head by Kylie Minogue, released 2001.
10. Crazy by Gnarls Barkley, released 2006.