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Song of the Day #6,514: ‘So Easy (To Fall in Love)’ – Olivia Dean

Continuing my look at the Billboard Hot 100, I’m skipping over Alex Warren’s ‘Ordinary,’ which has been on the Hot 100 for 61 weeks and still sits at #5. I first wrote about this song nearly a year ago when it was at #3. Who knew it would still be crushing it a year later?

At #6 is our second repeat artist in the top ten. Ella Langley might be having a great week, but Olivia Dean is right there with her with two songs in the top six. This one is ‘So Easy (To Fall in Love),’ a laid back bossa nova bauble.

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Song of the Day #6,344: ‘Man I Need’ – Olivia Dean

At #5 on the latest Billboard Hot 100 is Olivia Dean with her hit ‘Man I Need.’ This is the third single from the English singer-songwriter’s sophomore album, The Art of Loving, and the first to gain traction in the U.S.

Dean has been an emerging star for several years now and seems to be on the verge of a breakthrough. I’m writing this blog entry the morning of her Saturday Night Live debut as musical guest alongside host Glen Powell. I could see that appearance boosting her even more.

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