Macklemore's 'Thrift Shop' most popular song in nation
SEATTLE -- For the first time in more than two decades, Seattle artists have topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
"Thrift Shop" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis jumped to the No. 1 position this week, beating Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake and Taylor Swift. Earlier this month, the single went platinum with more than a million copies sold.
"Thrift Shop" topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart puts Macklemore and Lewis in a rare class. The last Seattle artist to reach that spot was Sir Mix-a-Lot with "Baby Got Back" in 1992. Macklemore has previously said he wanted Mix-a-Lot to be in the video for "Thrift Shop," but he didn't hear back.
The only other Seattle artists to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 list are Heart ("Alone" in 1987 and "These Dreams" in 1986), Paul Revere and the Raiders ("Indian Reservation," 1971) and Olympia-based group The Fleetwoods, who recorded in Seattle ("Come Softly To Me" and "Mr. Blue," 1959).
The "Thrift Shop" was also the best selling song on iTunes and the most streamed track on Spotify.
"Thrift Shop" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis jumped to the No. 1 position this week, beating Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake and Taylor Swift. Earlier this month, the single went platinum with more than a million copies sold.
"Thrift Shop" topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart puts Macklemore and Lewis in a rare class. The last Seattle artist to reach that spot was Sir Mix-a-Lot with "Baby Got Back" in 1992. Macklemore has previously said he wanted Mix-a-Lot to be in the video for "Thrift Shop," but he didn't hear back.
The only other Seattle artists to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 list are Heart ("Alone" in 1987 and "These Dreams" in 1986), Paul Revere and the Raiders ("Indian Reservation," 1971) and Olympia-based group The Fleetwoods, who recorded in Seattle ("Come Softly To Me" and "Mr. Blue," 1959).
The "Thrift Shop" was also the best selling song on iTunes and the most streamed track on Spotify.
Love the song and the video. He has a few other songs that are amazing... like the one he did on Ellen DeGeneres show. Â Thrift Shop is funny and catchy. Â too bad, though, that the rap artists can't make their point without the filthy language. Â I guess it's standard practice to expect that radio stations will have to play edited versions of everything now. But really... it doesn't enhance the song at all. Â It's a cool song and video without it. Â
I love that song. I remember when they recorded it and set up at a local thrift store....Awsome
Damn that's a cold ass honkey and probably should've wash this cause it smells like R. Kelly's sheets...sweet!
 @MikeCoomer Pisssssssssssssss but it was 99 cents!
@MikeCoomer I'll admit - if it's got anything, hilarity it definitely has...
No stank you
Couldn't be a more deserving artist. Â He and his partner worked really hard for this and the music is fantastic. You really have to be a soulless monster to not appreciate what this guy is saying in the whole album.
I am surprised Nirvana never reached No. 1.Â
@NWNative   Or Hendrix.
 @achoo2 Or Pearl Jam
Never heard of them or the song.Â
What crap. Please don't help this guy become rich.Â
Whether you like this type of music or not.. you have to admit that this is a significant accomplishment for a independent album.
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 @Breezy Absolutely! Â
 @Throbbinhood "Thrift Shop" got popular due to its catchiness and its overall appeal to a younger audience that wants something upbeat and less rife with the world's problems to listen to for enjoyment. His other songs, such as "Wings" and "Otherside" showcase a very different side of him as a musical artist. His songs are varied, and people will pick and choose what they make popular. It's just a fun song, no different from the other top songs from days past.
 @Throbbinhood You know on one hand I agree with you -- I am not into this type of music.  But on the other hand this guy is really positive and upbeat.  His songs are full of hope and optimism.  And he showcases other artists in almost every one of his songs.  I bought The Heist today and it most likely won't be something I will listen to in a few years -- it will sit alongside my Outkast cd -- but I WANT to support his message.  And have you heard Same Love?  I can't listen to it without tearing up.
@NWNative I suggest you look at the lyric sheet for this particular offering...
 @Throbbinhood Too late.... Its already happened
eh.  I much prefer the Niehous tribute he did.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvNQWQSwmow
 @achoo2 Same Love is amazing.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlVBg7_08n0
 @NWNative oops, can't edit my post. But I wanted to add that Mary Lambert, who sings in that song, is an absolute gem.  would love to see her get even more work from her contribution to Same Love.  What an amazing voice.. it makes the song. Â
 @NWNative Love that song!!Â