Perry makes it ‘five in a row’
Katy Perry’s debut single has held on to the number one spot in the charts for the fifth week running.
The American former gospel singer’s track I Kissed a Girl, penned by 90s popstar Cathy Dennis, has been in the top spot since knocking off Kid Rock’s All Summer Long on August 10.
The fifth consecutive week at number one may dispel critics who said faux-lesbian lyrics such as: “I kissed a girl and I liked it, the taste of her cherry chapstick…I hope my boyfriend don’t mind” were too controversial.
Eric Prydz’s Pjanoo also remains stable at number two while Rihanna’s Disturbia slips down a place to number four to make way for the new Pussycat Dolls single, When I Grow Up, in at number three.
When I Grow Up has forced almost all of the top ten singles down one spot or more. Script’s The Man Who Can’t Be Moved moves down one place to number five, All Summer Long by Kid Rock moves down to spot seven and Biffy Clyro’s Mountains loses three spots and moves to number eight.
New entries in the top 20 are Gym Class Heroes featuring The Dream’s track Cookie Jar in at number 16 and Paddy’s Revenge by Steve Mac in at number 17.
Miley Cyrus is a notable climber in this week’s charts. Her single See You Again jumps up nine spots from 23 last week to 14 this week.
In the album chart, Forth, The Verve’s first album in over a decade, retains its number one spot while Irish three-piece The Script’s self-titled album moves up one place to number two.
King of Pop, Michael Jackson’s ‘best of’ album, jumps up two places from number five last week to number three this week.
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