{"id":31943,"date":"2019-11-06T08:00:12","date_gmt":"2019-11-06T08:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thevoiceoflondon.co.uk\/?p=31943"},"modified":"2019-11-06T08:00:12","modified_gmt":"2019-11-06T08:00:12","slug":"10-songs-that-are-10-years-old","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/10-songs-that-are-10-years-old\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Songs that are 10 Years Old"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There is nothing everyone loves more than a good throwback. As we get older, time seems to move more fluidly and we realise that many of our treasured memories were years ago. As the year is drawing to a close, Voice of London is here to his your nostalgia right in your gut.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>2009 was the year that brought us the death of Michael Jackson, who has had scandals still being released even now. We were also still waiting for the final sector of the Harry Potter Franchise, which finished in 2011. We were all clad in high wasted skater dresses, military jackets, big scarves and jeans that didn\u2019t look like they were spray painted onto our bodies.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>However I feel like these songs are really going to take you back, to wherever you were in 2009.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>10.Whatcha Say &#8211; Jason Derulo<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The debut single of American Singer Jason Derulo. It was available for digital download in May however wasn\u2019t officially released until August. The song heavily samples Imogen Heap\u2019s song Hide and Seek (2005). The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 1 week. Derulo is still producing music with hits such as Mamacita (2019) and Trumpets (2013).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say [Official Music Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pBI3lc18k8Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>9. Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) &#8211; Beyonce<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The anthem for single girls across the globe, this song still appears as a favourite within clubs and parties. Released on the 24th January, as part of her 3rd Studio Album, I Am\u2026 Sasha Fierce (2008), even though it was released the previous year, it was intensely popular in early 2009, staying top of the charts for 3 weeks.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Beyonc\u00e9 - Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) (Video Version)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4m1EFMoRFvY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>8. Omen &#8211; The Prodigy<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The 19th single released by British Electronic band<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The Prodigy, it bace the first commercial single of their album Invaders must Die. It became the bands 10th top 10 hit on the UK singles chart and won the Kerrang! Award for Best Single.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Prodigy - Omen (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xMVTKOoy1uk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>7. Love Story &#8211; Taylor Swift<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Another song released n the latter half of 2008, Love Story reached it\u2019s peak on the charts in March 2009, a whole year after it was recorded. It spent a week at the top of the UK charts, machining it one of Taylor Swifts most iconic songs in her early career alongside Today was a fairytale (2010). Since then she has established herself as a sell out artist, whilst changing her look and sound after her split with Harry Styles in 2012.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Taylor Swift - Love Story\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8xg3vE8Ie_E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>6. Jai Ho (You are my Destiny) &#8211; The Pussycat Dolls<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Released on February 23rd 2009, inspired by the film Slumdog Millionaire, producers Ron Fair and Jimmy Lovine wanted to turn the song &#8216;Jai Ho\u2019 into a pop song without deriving from the original tone and melody. It was received by critics extremely well, being applauded for its adaption and mix of genres. In one week it went from 100th to 15th on the US Billboard Hot 100.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A. R. Rahman, The Pussycat Dolls - Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny) ft. Nicole Scherzinger\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Yc5OyXmHD0w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>5. Bonkers &#8211; Dizzee Rascal<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This is the first single released from British Rapper, Dizzee Rascal fourth studio album. It was released by his own music label Dirtee Stank Recordings on the 17th May 2009 entering the top of the UK singles charts.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dizzee Rascal - Bonkers (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ISy0Hl0SBfg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>4. I Gotta Feeling &#8211; The Black Eyed Peas<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Released on 21st May 2009, this song entered the charts at number twobehind their own song \u2018Boom Boom Pow\u2019 which came out earlier in the year. Both singles came from their hit album The E.N.D, produced by infamous DJ David Guetta. The album was nominated for six Grammy Awards in 2010, with \u2018I Gotta Feeling being nominated for Record of the Year.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uSD4vsh1zDA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>3. Empire State of Mind &#8211; Jay Z ft Alicia Keys<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This song took a long time to be created with many people contributing to it\u2019s creation. Originally written by Hangela Hunte and Janet Sewell-Ulepic, it was taken to Jay Z\u2019s label Roc Nation but rejected. After some encouragement, it was taken however only the anthem-like singing part was taken, with Jay-Z changing the the verses. Originally Hunte and Ulepic were to sing this, however they felt Alicia Keyes would be more suitable for the part. The song was voted as one of the best songs of 2009.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QsZlY0Vz4-o\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QsZlY0Vz4-o<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>2. Haven\u2019t Met You Yet &#8211; Michael Buble<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The King of Christmas himself. This song was released as a single as part of the the singers fourth album \u2018Crazy Love\u2019 in August 2009. The song was co written with Buble with Alan Chang and Amy Foster-Gillies, and was dedicated to his then fiancee, now wife, Luisana Lopilato (who is featured in the video).<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Michael Bubl\u00e9 - Haven&#039;t Met You Yet [Official Music Video]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1AJmKkU5POA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Bad Romance<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>&#8211; Lady Gaga<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Fame Monster is argued as one of Gaga\u2019s most decorated albums with many of her top singles being featured within it. Following an illegal demo leak, Gaga showcased the final song at Alexander McQueen\u2019s Show during Paris Fashion Week. The song won two Grammys for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Short Form Music Video. It has been certified 11-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and sold over 5.9 million digital downloads as of early 2019. It sold 12 million copies worldwide becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lady Gaga - Bad Romance (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qrO4YZeyl0I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>By Emily Yarwood<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is nothing everyone loves more than a good throwback. As we get older, time seems to move more fluidly and we realise that many of our treasured memories were years ago. 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