This is probably the most promising year for music.  :) Two boy band prodigies went solo that year and one of them got arrested for disorderly conduct if I remember correctly.  :)

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Nsync: Girlfriend

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Justin Timberlake: Like I Love You

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Nick Carter: Help Me
:-*

My favourite album of 2002, Sugababes Angels with Dirty Faces.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHh86ySgKrA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQ7iZ-cxyA0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGSajAGg9h4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKLnmMacEB4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7b8ADhadJU

Kelly Clarkson - A Moment Like This

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwkej79U3ek

Vanessa Carlton - A Thousand Miles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt1YkGO2Ieo

No Doubt - Hey Baby

Kelly Clarkson - A Moment Like This

Ah yes... American Idol premiered that year, and Kelly was the winner in the first season. And of course, this was her first hit single... and other American Idol participants began to follow in her footsteps. She's still recording these days as well.

Vanessa Carlton - A Thousand Miles



I remember that one too. In fact, several young female singers debuted that year.

One such artist, Avril Lavigne, was 17 years old upon releasing her debut album, Let Go, featuring the hit singles "Complicated", "Sk8Er Boi", and "I'm With You."

Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp1InSZrO1g

Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
This came out at the start of my Grade 3 year, I heard it everywhere.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXkm6h6uq0k

The video of which was parodied in:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO-mSLxih-c

which also came out in 2002. The record executive at the beginning is played by Will Sasso, the former MadTV cast member who played Curly in the Three Stooges movie. He is now famous for posting videos of himself coughing up lemons on Vine.

B2K;P. Diddy - Bump, Bump, Bump (B2K and P. Diddy)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgiX53hjAPc

I remember that one too. In fact, several young female singers debuted that year.

One such artist, Avril Lavigne, was 17 years old upon releasing her debut album, Let Go, featuring the hit singles "Complicated", "Sk8Er Boi", and "I'm With You."


Vanessa Carlton was a one-hit wonder. I don't think her music was popular outside of "Thousand Miles".

Of course Avril! How could I forget her?

Vanessa Carlton was a one-hit wonder. I don't think her music was popular outside of "Thousand Miles".


Actually, she had a follow-up hit with "Ordinary Day", but that wasn't quite as big a hit. Also "White Houses" a couple years later... but then again, not as successful on the charts either.

Oh...and she also provided background vocals on the Counting Crows' cover of "Big Yellow Taxi" (and there's one mix of that song without her vocals as well), which was popular in late '02/early '03.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcSj_F57-ZI

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Hero: Chad Kroger and Josey Scott

And they say that a hero can save us
I'm not going to stand here and wait
I'll hold on to the wings of an eagle
and watch as they all fly away.  :)

Actually, she had a follow-up hit with "Ordinary Day", but that wasn't quite as big a hit. Also "White Houses" a couple years later... but then again, not as successful on the charts either.

Oh...and she also provided background vocals on the Counting Crows' cover of "Big Yellow Taxi" (and there's one mix of that song without her vocals as well), which was popular in late '02/early '03.
Her song 'Pretty Baby' also charted in 2002.
Plus her song Nolita Fairytale was a moderate hit in 2008.

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Nick Carter: Do I Have To Cry For You

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I Got You

I can't even believe I liked all of this sloshy crap when I was younger.  ;D

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Nick Carter: Do I Have To Cry For You

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I Got You

I can't even believe I liked all of this sloshy crap when I was younger.  ;D

I will now daydream for a few minutes. :-*

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpgzgA56E3A

Michael Jackson - Butterflies

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlGEII0ejyA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYjZK_6i37M

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxHfNNDGIas

Sean Paul - Gimme The Light

While this song was never released to radio, it was featured in the end credits to The Core the following year.  It's from the band's 2002 debut album.  A great song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SP7_dorbV4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_8nzyFB6nA

Ketchup Song- Las Ketchup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5o01uU7OdnQ

  Even today, this song brings me to tears

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WYHDfJDPDc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3WMMwlHgZI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb37Nh_Sg4g

Tweet feat. Missy Elliott - Oops (Oh My)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3ChrdJoBCk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-fyNgHdmLI

Creed - My Sacrifice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-jC3H_8Dk4

I heard this song on the radio at the bus station and it sent me tripping back to my senior year of high school.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WYHDfJDPDc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8Vss4laGZc

Here's one that was kind of a "minor" hit in October 2002, "Breathe Your Name" by Sixpence None The Richer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wyxZvG3tZE

I really liked it when it came out; had such a beautiful sound to it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gavrRte5Wng&feature=kp

Smoking Cigarettes - Tweet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAP9AF6DCu4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsE9iXoXB6s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrCsubL_OSQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cbo2n2MzxxE

Daniel Bedingfield - If You're Not The One
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YRDtpizeS0

Lillix - What I Like About You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxTxFjuOj3M

Lillix - What I Like About You

I sorta know this cover of the song made famous by the group The Romantics c. 1980. In fact, this version became the theme song for the same-named sitcom on the WB network in '02. I was actually a big fan of the show during its first season, as it had an interesting storyline, but I couldn't watch it every week due to various circumstances.

I sorta know this cover of the song made famous by the group The Romantics c. 1980. In fact, this version became the theme song for the same-named sitcom on the WB network in '02. I was actually a big fan of the show during its first season, as it had an interesting storyline, but I couldn't watch it every week due to various circumstances.

I watched the show as well.

Norah Jones - Come Away With Me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKpx656MSpk

Michelle Branch's debut album, The Spirit Room, which was released in 2001, had three tracks which became hits. The first one, "Everywhere", was a hit in the summer of 2001, but her follow up single, "All You Wanted", was released as a single in early 2002:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFFuue0nyRI


Later in the year, "Goodbye To You" was a hit (different song than the Scandal/Patty Smyth song from 1984).

I sorta know this cover of the song made famous by the group The Romantics c. 1980. In fact, this version became the theme song for the same-named sitcom on the WB network in '02. I was actually a big fan of the show during its first season, as it had an interesting storyline, but I couldn't watch it every week due to various circumstances.
It was also featured in the remake of Freaky Friday with Lindsay Lohan.

Kylie Minogue - In Your Eyes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjETibEMbJY
Kylie Minogue - Love At First Sight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf421JsG004
Kylie Minogue - Come Into My World
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63vqob-MljQ

^I have so many good memories with that album.  ;D

The debut single of Simple Plan "Just A Kid"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GOR5gvQwDI
And their second single "I'd Do Anything"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2M7zo8ZziE

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I want to say "thank you"
cause it makes me that much stronger
makes me work a little bit harder
makes me that much wiser

thanks for making me a fighter

Made me learn a little bit faster
made my skin a little bit thicker
makes me that much smarter

thanks for making me a fighter.  :)

^ Before that, she released "Beautiful" as a single; it was also a big hit for her. I like that one too.

It was the peak of Eminem's career, 2002/2003 was.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMT698ArSfQ

Ketchup Song

Avril lavigine also hit the music industry with her first album

I often forget that Kylie was such a huge deal in the early 00s; when you think about it 2002 was a mere 14 years after her debut in 1988 and she was still only about 34/35.

I often forget that Kylie was such a huge deal in the early 00s; when you think about it 2002 was a mere 14 years after her debut in 1988 and she was still only about 34/35.

Yes; that year she had a huge hit in the U.S. with "Can't Get You Out Of My Head"; I remember finding myself very hooked on that one.

Yes; that year she had a huge hit in the U.S. with "Can't Get You Out Of My Head"; I remember finding myself very hooked on that one.


Yeah I remember on the Much Music community message boards somebody said that she looked like Bin Laden in the Can't Get You Out Of My Head video.  ;D

Natalie Imbruglia, "Wrong Impression":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEmqyePnx2U

This one was a minor hit in the States, but it was a good song nonetheless.


She turned 40 today, btw.

Yeah I remember on the Much Music community message boards somebody said that she looked like Bin Laden in the Can't Get You Out Of My Head video.  ;D


without the mustache and beard.

Natalie Imbruglia, "Wrong Impression":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEmqyePnx2U

This one was a minor hit in the States, but it was a good song nonetheless.


She turned 40 today, btw.



One of my fave songs from her! 8)

"Come Back" is a single released by Welsh pop singer Jessica Garlick which was the UK entry for 2002 Eurovision Song Contest.

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Alternative rock band Jimmy Eat World had perhaps their biggest hit that year, entitled "The Middle":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV-HPOHu8mY

Amber
"The Need To Be Naked"
Naked
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aqUhGjU0YM

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Here is a very little known song by Jennifer Lopez. "Alive" accompanied her film, Enough.

Here is a very little known song by Jennifer Lopez. "Alive" accompanied her film, Enough.

I don't remember that one... but I do remember "Ain't It Funny" (the original mix, with only herself singing it) in the early part of the year; it was the first song of hers that I actually enjoyed, due to its catchy beat.  Later in the year she had a hit with "Jenny From The Block." :)

I don't remember that one... but I do remember "Ain't It Funny" (the original mix, with only herself singing it) in the early part of the year; it was the first song of hers that I actually enjoyed, due to its catchy beat.  Later in the year she had a hit with "Jenny From The Block." :)

I still have her first 4 CDs, On the L, J.Lo, J To the LO the Remixes and This Is Me... Then

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0PisGe66mY
Las Ketchup -The Ketchup Song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0PisGe66mY
Las Ketchup -The Ketchup Song
You must love this song?

You must love this song?


it was a cheesy song but I loved it.

it was a cheesy song but I loved it.


Same!  :D

I prefer the Spanglish version though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMT698ArSfQ

What's Luv, Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw4_20-q0sQ

2002 was a big year for Ashanti.

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2002's like... still the 90's or something.

I remember when some of the top Pop Punk hits came out this year:
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(this one above is uploaded by yours truly)

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(why'd rap and rock mix so much in 2000-2002!?!?!)

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Back then Emo didn't mean crappy black hair and eyeliner, it meant this:
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(this one is much, much better than the video version but I will post both)

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Of course, it wouldn't be 2002 be without a billion one hit wonder rap rock bands:
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Nu Metal reigned and kids still had crappy dreadlocks:
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Of course, Eminem released his last Shady theme this year:
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2002 was a big year for Ashanti.

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She was very popular in 2002, yes. After that, she wasn't popular anymore, maybe early 2003, but that's it.

2002's like... still the 90's or something.

I remember when some of the top Pop Punk hits came out this year:
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(this one above is uploaded by yours truly)

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(why'd rap and rock mix so much in 2000-2002!?!?!)

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Back then Emo didn't mean crappy black hair and eyeliner, it meant this:
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(this one is much, much better than the video version but I will post both)

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Of course, it wouldn't be 2002 be without a billion one hit wonder rap rock bands:
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Nu Metal reigned and kids still had crappy dreadlocks:
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Of course, Eminem released his last Shady theme this year:
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That's a whole lot of music!  :o

She was very popular in 2002, yes. After that, she wasn't popular anymore, maybe early 2003, but that's it.


I've noticed that same pattern a lot with different singers and bands who were big in the early 00's. Big in 2000-2002 and either fall off the radar or change their sound in 2003.


That's a whole lot of music!  :o


Hahaha, I hope you enjoyed it, though! ;)

Simple Plan - I'm Just A Kid
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Simple Plan - I'd Do Anything
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Simple Plan - I'm Just A Kid
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Simple Plan - I'd Do Anything
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Yeaaahhhh! Man, I remember buying this album when it came out. Super rad!

This is a great album!

If we're talking about 2002 then we've gotta frost our tips first.

Canadian Pop Punk band Gob signs to Astra records and releases the F.U. EP. to promote themselves to the American market

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Incredible song. Brings me back to the carefree days of good ole 2002!

Papa Roach released Lovehatetragedy, continuing the Yo-Yo Homeboy Nu Metal sound from Infest. Most fans of their older stuff consider this their last good album

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I remember when everyone and their mother loved Nu Metal in 2002.

2002 is also a big year for KoRn with Untouchables. What fans call the "last classic." This is probably their heaviest album and is also Johnathan Davis' 2nd favorite out of their discography.

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Man, that whole 2002 white boy dread trend was... Well, it sure was something! I remember how my sister had a crush on this Nu Metal kid and he looked like a member of KoRn. Back then, I had to sit through full listenings of Crazy Town, KoRn, Linkin Park and Papa Roach albums...

2002 is when Emo band Jimmy Eat World releases the singles Sweetness and A Praise Chorus from 2001's Bleed American


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This is real Emo right here! Nowadays people think it's all black hair, skinny jeans and eyeliner but not in 2002. 2002 was all about looking like Jimmy Eat World. One thing I really like about A Praise Chorus is that Davey from The Promise Ring makes an appearance; another real Emo band from the 90's/early 00's. I just gotta say, Sweetness is probably one of the greatest songs of all time.

Good Charlotte release The Young and Hopeless, continuing the 1998-2002 era of Pop Punk

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I dunno why Pop Punk bands in 2002 felt the need to add raps in all their music. Half way through the song, Joel starts rapping about OJ Simpson out of nowhere. 2002 was chalk full of it, too! Sum 41, Zebrahead and Good Charlotte always adding raps into their songs when you least expect it. I am too nostalgic for this stuff.

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Simple Plan - I'd Do Anything
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Holy sh*t, they sound really impressive. Even for 2002.

Holy sh*t, they sound really impressive. Even for 2002.


Simple Plan is indeed impressive... But what do you mean by that?? You mean technical stuff like their playing (which is really simple but good riffs)? This stuff was super common place from 1998-2002.

Heather Headley "I Wish I Wasn't"

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"If Tomorrow Never Comes" is a song by American country music artist Garth Brooks, written by Brooks and Kent Blazy. It has subsequently become one of Brooks' most popular songs for other artists to perform. The song has been covered by several artists, including Ronan Keating, who took it to Number 1 in the UK Singles Chart in May 2002.

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Simple Plan is indeed impressive... But what do you mean by that?? You mean technical stuff like their playing (which is really simple but good riffs)? This stuff was super common place from 1998-2002.


I meant that it sounds more HD.