Number-one dance hits of 2001 (USA)
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These are the Billboard magazine Hot Dance Club Play
number one hits of 2001.
Hot Dance Club Play
The Hot Dance Club Songs chart is a weekly national survey of the songs that are most popular in U.S. dance clubs...
number one hits of 2001.
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| January 6 | "One More Time One More Time (Daft Punk song) "One More Time" is a song by Daft Punk first released as a single on 13 November 2000 and later included in the 2001 album Discovery. The song's vocal performance by Romanthony is heavily auto-tuned and compressed. As part of the album, the track is featured in the introduction to the film... " |
Daft Punk Daft Punk Daft Punk are an electronic music duo consisting of French musicians Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter . Daft Punk reached significant popularity in the late 1990s house movement in France and met with continued success in the years following, combining elements of house with synthpop... |
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| January 13 | "The Underground" | Celeda Celeda Celeda is an African American dance music singer and drag performer born in Chicago, Illinois. She began having hits on the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart in the late 1990s, beginning with "Music Is the Answer ," a collaboration with DJ and producer Danny Tenaglia that peaked at number 15 in 1998... |
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| January 20 | "Don't Tell Me Don't Tell Me (Madonna song) "Don't Tell Me" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was released as the second single from her eighth studio album Music on November 21, 2000 by Maverick Records. The single has sold around 4.5 million copies to date.-History:... " |
Madonna Madonna (entertainer) Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983... |
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| January 27 | "Lady (Hear Me Tonight) Lady (Hear Me Tonight) "Lady " is the debut single by French house duo Modjo, written and performed by producer Romain Tranchart and vocalist Yann Destagnol and released in 2000. A house music song, it features a guitar sample of "Soup for One" performed by Chic, for which Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards are also... " |
Modjo Modjo Modjo was a French house/pop musical duo made up of producer Romain Tranchart and vocalist Yann Destagnol . It had major success with its hit single "Lady ".-Biography:... |
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| February 3 | "Beautiful Day Beautiful Day "Beautiful Day" is a song by the rock band U2. It is the first track from their 2000 album, All That You Can't Leave Behind, and it was released as the album's lead single. It was a commercial success, helping launch the album to multi-platinum status, and is one of U2's biggest hits to date... " |
U2 U2 U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music... |
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| February 10 | "Lovin' You Lovin' You (Kristine W song) "Lovin' You" is a song by Kristine W, released as the second and final official single from her second album Stronger.The song reached #1 on the U.S... " |
Kristine W Kristine W Kristine W, born Kristine Weitz, is an American singer-songwriter. She has released seven albums, three of them through major labels, plus an early recording she sells to fans through her website... |
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| February 17 | "Boy Boy (Book of Love song) "Boy" is the title of the 1985 debut single by the American synthpop band Book of Love. The song was included on the band's self-titled debut album in 1986... " |
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| February 24 | "Papa's Got a Brand New Pigbag" | Thunderpuss Thunderpuss Thunderpuss was the remix/productionteam of music producers Barry Harris and Chris Cox. Harris had previously worked as part of several music groups including Kon Kan, Top Kat, Killer Bunnies and Outta Control and had also released several singles himself... |
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| March 3 | "Stranger in My House" | Tamia Tamia Tamia Hill , and known professionally as Tamia, is a four-time Grammy-nominated Canadian R&B and soul singer, songwriter, record producer, composer, model, entrepreneur and philanthropist, as well as an occasional actress.She is best known for her 2000 hit "Stranger In My House" and Fabolous' 2003... |
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| March 10 | "Who the Hell Are You Who the Hell Are You "Who the Hell Are You" is a song by Australian house music band Madison Avenue, released as a single from their only studio album, The Polyester Embassy, in 2000... " |
Madison Avenue Madison Avenue (band) Madison Avenue was an Australian house music duo consisting of writer-producer Andy Van Dorsselaer and singer-lyricist Cheyne Coates. Madison Avenue is best known for the song "Don't Call Me Baby", which peaked at number two on the Australian singles charts in 1999.- History :Before joining Madison... |
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| March 17 | "Needin' U II" | David Morales David Morales David Morales is an internationally acclaimed Grammy-winning house music DJ and producer. In addition to his production and DJ work, Morales is one of the most prolific remixers of all time, transforming many pop music songs into club-friendly dance tracks... presents The Face featuring Juliet Roberts Juliet Roberts Juliet Roberts is a British jazz, rock and house music singer of Grenadian descent.-Career:She originally recorded as Julie Roberts in 1982, and performed on the 1983 Top 10 hit single, "It's Over" by the Funkmasters... |
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| March 24 | "Just Keep Thinking About You" | Gloria Gaynor Gloria Gaynor Gloria Gaynor is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits; "I Will Survive" , "Never Can Say Goodbye" , "Let Me Know " and "I Am What I Am" .-Early career:Gaynor was a singer with the Soul... |
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| March 31 | "The Power" | Rosabel Rosabel (band) Rosabel is a house music duo consisting of DJs and producers Ralphi Rosario from Chicago, Illinois and Abel Aguilera from Miami, Florida.TOONTA... featuring Jeanie Tracy Jeanie Tracy Jeanie Tracy is a female African American R&B, Dance-pop, Hi-NRG and house singer-songwriter and actress, born in Houston, Texas and raised in Fresno, California.-Career:Growing up Tracy sang in a church choir in addition to studying opera and piano... |
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| April 7 | "Mine to Give" | Photek Photek Photek is Rupert Parkes , a Los Angeles-based British record producer and DJ. He joined the drum and bass scene relatively early , and is still one of its most respected players... featuring Robert Owens Robert Owens (musician) Robert Owens is an American contemporary R&B and house-music vocalist best known for his work with the Chicago house group Fingers Inc. in the mid-1980s... |
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| April 14 | "Is It Love?" | Chili Hi Fly Chili Hi Fly Chili Hi Fly are a collective of singers, musicians and producers from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, put together by Simon Lewicki and Noel Burgess. Their disco-inspired track, "Is It Love" went to #1 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 2001... |
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| April 21 | "Looking for Love" | Karen Ramirez Karen Ramirez Karen Ramírez is a female dance music singer . At age 6, she moved to Trinidad and Tobago and lived there for some time, before returning to London and entering university. In 1998 she had a nº1 hit single on the U.S... |
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| April 28 | "Are You Satisfied" | Victor Calderone Victor Calderone Victor Calderone is a house music producer, DJ and remixer.-History:Raised in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn, Calderone was introduced into New York City's nightlife by his older brother, Cesar, who was very active in the club music business. Calderone began to dabble with turntables and... featuring Deborah Cooper Deborah Cooper Deborah Cooper is a female, part African American, professional dance music singer, award winning composer and entertainer, with several number one and top charting dance music and house music hits.-History:... |
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| May 12 | "All for You" | Janet Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson is an American recording artist and actress. Known for a series of sonically innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows, television and film roles, she has been a prominent figure in popular culture for over 25 years... |
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| June 2 | "What It Feels Like for a Girl What It Feels Like for a Girl "What It Feels Like for a Girl" is a song by American singer-songwriter Madonna. It was the third and final single released from her eighth studio album Music on April 17, 2001 by Maverick Records. The video mix of the song is a trance song, while the album version is a more demure pop and... " |
Madonna | |
| June 9 | "Dream On Dream On (Depeche Mode song) "Dream On" is Depeche Mode's thirty-sixth UK single, released on April 23, 2001 in the UK and April 24 in the U.S. It was the first single from the album Exciter."Dream On" is an electronic based song mixed in with acoustic guitar and rough vocals... " |
Depeche Mode Depeche Mode Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke... |
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| June 16 | "Get It Up (The Feeling)" | Ultra Naté Ultra Naté Ultra Naté is an American house music, Dance-pop and sometimes R&B musician who has achieved a respectable amount of success on the pop charts with songs such as "Free" and "If You Could Read My Mind" as part of Stars on 54.... |
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| June 30 | "You're the Worst Thing for Me" | Pusaka Pusaka Pusaka is a Sanskrit word meaning treasure or heirloom.In Javanese Kejawen culture and the Austronesian cultures affected by it, known as the Malays, but most specifically the inhabitants of modern day Indonesia and Malaysia; , Balinese Bataks, Bugis, Manado, Minang, Moro, Pampangan, Taglog and... featuring Thea Austin |
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| July 7 | "Bumpin' and Jumpin'" | Kim English Kim English Kim English is an African American electronica, soul, gospel, and house music singer, born in Chicago, Illinois, United States.-Music career:... |
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| July 14 | "Keep Control" | Sono Sono (band) SONO is a band from Hamburg, Germany and was started in 2001 by Lennart A. Salomon Florian Sikorski and Martin Weiland .... |
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| August 11 | "Planets of the Universe Planets of the Universe "Planets of the Universe" is a song by American singer/songwriter Stevie Nicks. The song was first recorded as a demo during the recording sessions for the 1977 Fleetwood Mac album, Rumours, and this demo was included on the 2-disc Rumours expanded re-release in 2004.In 2001, Nicks released an... " |
Stevie Nicks Stevie Nicks Stephanie Lynn "Stevie" Nicks is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac and an extensive solo career, which collectively have produced over forty Top 50 hits and sold over 140 million albums... |
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| August 18 | "Someone to Call My Lover Someone to Call My Lover "Someone to Call My Lover" is a song by American recording artist Janet Jackson from her seventh studio album, All for You. Written and produced by Jackson and Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the song was released as the album's second single on June 26, 2001.... " |
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| August 25 | "You Set Me Free" | Abigail Abigail (singer) Abigail is a Hi-NRG dance music singer born in England. She began her career with the song, "I Feel You", released in 1992... |
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| September 1 | "Thank You Thank You (Dido song) "Thank You" is a song by Dido. The song made its first appearance in 1998, on the soundtrack of Sliding Doors, although it was not released as a single until late 2000. It later featured on Dido's debut album, No Angel, becoming the album's biggest hit... " |
Dido Dido (singer) Dido Florian Cloud de Bounevialle O'Malley Armstrong , known as Dido, is an English singer-songwriter.Dido shot to worldwide success with her debut album, No Angel... |
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| September 8 | "I Feel Loved I Feel Loved "I Feel Loved" is Depeche Mode's thirty-seventh UK single, released on 30 July 2001 in the UK and 31 July in the US. It is the second single for the album Exciter.... " |
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| September 22 | "Absolutely Not Absolutely Not "Absolutely Not" is the title of a song by the Canadian R&B / dance music singer Deborah Cox. The song first appeared on the soundtrack to the 2001 Eddie Murphy film Dr. Dolittle 2... " |
Deborah Cox Deborah Cox Deborah Cox is a Canadian R&B singer-songwriter and actress. Her 1998 song "Nobody's Supposed to Be Here" held the record for longest-running number one single on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart , a record held for nearly eight years. She has achieved ten number-one hits on... |
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| October 6 | "Stand Still" | Aubrey Aubrey (producer) Aubrey is a techno and house music producer and DJ Allen Saei. Allen grew up in the suburbs of Portsmouth. When he moved to Cowplain, he had a red nose as a result of having a cold... |
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| October 13 | "Feel This 2001" | Robbie Rivera Robbie Rivera Roberto "Robbie" Rivera is a prolific house music producer and DJ born in Puerto Rico. He has an extensive catalog of original productions and remixes to his credit, ranging from Tribal to Progressive House, as well as incorporating Garage and Latin elements. He and his wife Monica Olabarrieta... |
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| October 20 | "Crystal Crystal (song) "Crystal" is a song by the English rock band New Order, released as the first single from their seventh album Get Ready. The song entered the UK charts at number 8.Backing vocals for the track are provided by Dawn Zee, who regularly tours with the band.... " |
New Order New Order New Order are an English rock band formed in 1980 by Bernard Sumner , Peter Hook and Stephen Morris... |
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| October 27 | "Yes!" | Amber | |
| November 3 | "It Began in Afrika It Began in Afrika "It Began in Afrika" is the first single from The Chemical Brothers' fourth album Come with Us. Originally named "Electronic Battle Weapon 5" to DJs, "It Began In Afrika" became a hit in clubs and was renamed. The song contains a sample from the track "Drumbeat" from Jim Ingram.The Chemical... " |
The Chemical Brothers The Chemical Brothers The Chemical Brothers are a British electronic music duo comprising Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons. Originating in Manchester in 1991, along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Crystal Method, and fellow acts, they were pioneers at bringing the big beat genre to the forefront of pop culture.- Background... |
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| November 10 | "Break 4 Love Break 4 Love "Break 4 Love" is a song written, produced and recorded by house-music group Raze. The song, the group's only significant U.S. hit, featured vocals by Keith Thompson. The single peaked at number 28 in the UK Singles Chart and it topped the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart in 1988... " |
Peter Rauhofer Peter Rauhofer Peter Rauhofer is a DJ, remixer and producer who formerly went under the moniker Club 69 as well as Size Queen. A native of Vienna, Austria, he is famous for his remixes of a number of Madonna's songs including "Nothing Really Matters", "American Life", "Nothing Fails, "Nobody Knows Me", "Get... + Pet Shop Boys Pet Shop Boys Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards.... = The Collaboration |
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| November 17 | "Impressive Instant" | Madonna | |
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| December 1 | "So Strong" | Ben Shaw Ben Shaw Ben Shaw is a British house music producer, remixer and DJ, who has released records under his own name, as well as the monikers Sunscape and Gradient... featuring Adele Holness Adele Holness Adele Holness is a female dance/progressive house artist from England who was the lead vocalist on Ben Shaw's 2001 number one Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play track "So Strong".-See also:*List of number-one dance hits... |
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| December 8 | "Lettin' Ya Mind Go" | Desert | |
| December 15 | "Hero Hero (Enrique Iglesias song) "Hero" is a single released by Enrique Iglesias from his second English album Escape and was written for his good friend Simon Baxendale, by Iglesias, Paul Barry and Mark Taylor. Enrique first released the song to radio in early September 2001 to a positive critical and commercial reception... " |
Enrique Iglesias Enrique Iglesias Enrique Iglesias is a Spanish pop music singer, a son of singer Julio Iglesias.Enrique started his musical career on Mexican label Fonovisa... |
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| December 22 | "Turn off the Light Turn off the Light "Turn Off the Light" is a pop song written by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado for her debut studio album, Whoa, Nelly!. Produced by Gerald Eaton and Brian West, it was released as the album's second single in mid-2001 . Furtado, who cited a song by the Canadian band Big Sugar as the... " |
Nelly Furtado Nelly Furtado Nelly Kim Furtado is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, and its single "I'm Like a Bird", which won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy... |
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| December 29 | "Come on Down" | Crystal Waters Crystal Waters Crystal Waters is an American dance music singer and songwriter.-Childhood and young adult life:Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Waters is the daughter of Betty and Junior Waters, a famed jazz musician; her great aunt, Ethel Waters, was one of the first African-American vocalists to appear in... |
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See also
- 2001 in music2001 in musicSee also:* 2001 in music Record labels established in 2001-Events:*January 1**Comeback of Guns N' Roses in House of Blues**Hum disbands.*January 17 – Bass player Jason Newsted leaves Metallica after 14 years with the band....
- List of number-one dance hits (United States)
- List of artists who reached number one on the U.S. Dance chart