Happy 40th Bruno Mars! He posted an AI birthday post, and is re-releasing a 15th anniversary vinyl edition of his 2010 debut album: Doo-Wop & Hooligans. Entertaining audiences his whole life, I honor 10 hits with my own personal memories in this top 10 countdown.
Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena
Playlist: 10. “Treasure” (2012, 2013); Sample
9. “That’s What I Like” (2016, 2017)
8. “It Will Rain” (2011)
7. “Finesse (Remix)” feat. Cardi B (2017); In Living Color
6. “Die With A Smile” - Lady Gaga (2024-2025)
5. “Leave the Door Open” - Silk Sonic (2021)
4. “Grenade” (2010-2011)
3. “When I Was Your Man” (2012-2013)
2. “Just the Way You Are” (2010)
1. “Uptown Funk” - Mark Ronson (2014-2015); SNL; Ellen Show
24K Magic @ The Apollo Theater; BET Awards 2017 Intro: "Perm"
"Leave the TV On" - James Corden & Reggie Watts
"A Thousand Years" - Christina Perri (2011-2012)
"Am I Wrong" - Anderson.Paak feat. Schoolboy Q (2016)
2011's Hot 100 #1s table chart
"Nothin' On You" - B.o.B. (2009, 2010)
"Billionaire" - Travie McCoy (2009, 2010)
"Blow" - Ed Sheeran feat. Chris Stapleton (2019)
"Wake Up in the Sky" - Gucci Mane feat. Kodak Black (2019)
Related Episodes: Ep. 78 - "Leave the Door Open"
Ep. 122 - Engagement Songs Countdown
Ep. 157 - Bruno Mars' 6 Diamond Songs
Ep. 168 - Top 40 Songs of 2022 (Part 1)
Ep. 187 - Ed Sheeran Top 10
Ep. 189 - Hawaiian Musicians Playlist
Ep. 257 - "Die With a Smile"
Ep. 282 - Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' (Review)
Ep. 308 - VMAs 2025 Predictions
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Spotify playlists.