Britney Spears Propels a Song from Her Long-Past Era to Peak Position in Modern Charts
Britney Spears hasn't dropped a new track in approximately 1.5 years and her solo tunes have been scarce for longer. Her music enthusiasts might have to endure waiting even longer for more tunes, as she's openly expressed her disdain for the music industry and has no plans to revisit the studio any time soon.
In the absence of a new single or even a hint of upcoming music, Spears' loyal fans have been revisiting one of her oldest songs. Their repeated buying and streaming of the track has lately propelled it back onto several charts, and it's currently performing better than ever on one list.
"My Only Wish (This Year)" is seeing a surge on both of Billboard's charts that reflect global listening trends. The song climbs the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. US, and it now holds an even loftier position on the latter chart.
On the Billboard Global Excl. US, which monitors the most popular songs worldwide, excluding data from the US, Spears is just shy of scoring a new top 40 hit. "My Only Wish (This Year)" rises from No. 135 to No. 42, a significant leap of nearly 100 spots. Such a leap is impressive for any song, let alone one that has been around for so many years and hasn't been promoted.
"My Only Wish (This Year)" was released in 2000, initially not as a Spears single. Her fame contributed to the success of a compilation album titled Platinum Christmas, which featured holiday-themed tracks from popular pop and R&B artists at the time. Spears' contemporaries, such as Christina Aguilera, Backstreet Boys, and NSYNC, also contributed.
It wouldn't be until 20 years later that "My Only Wish (This Year)" was made available outside of that album, which once charted at No. 40 on the Billboard 200. Since its release on streaming platforms and digital download stores, fans of the pop diva have returned to playing and purchasing it annually during December, ensuring its global success.
As the single reaches its new peak on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart, the same song also climbs on the Billboard Global 200. This week, Spears' single moves from No. 154 to No. 69 on that list, just one place shy of its all-time peak on the chart, which does factor in US consumption.
Britney Spears' classic holiday track, "My Only Wish (This Year)", has been making waves on the Billboard Global 200 chart, moving from No. 154 to an impressive No. 69. This resurgence in popularity could potentially see the song reach its all-time peak on this chart.
Spears' devotees have played a significant role in the song's revival, propelling it back onto charts worldwide, not just on Billboard's Global 200 but also on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart.
Despite Britney Spears' absence from the studio, her fans have found solace in revisiting her older works, such as "My Only Wish (This Year)" from her Christmas album, Platinum Christmas. The track's success on the Billboard Global Excl. US chart has brought it just short of scoring a new top 40 hit for the pop icon.
The impact of Spears' global fanbase becomes even more apparent when considering that "My Only Wish (This Year)" initially saw success as part of a compilation album, Platinum Christmas. The song's re-release on streaming platforms and digital download stores years later has led to its continued popularity during the holiday season.
Fans of Britney Spears have helped keep "My Only Wish (This Year)" relevant, ensuring its presence in the global charts year after year, and demonstrating the enduring appeal of her music, even in her absence from the music industry.
