Title: Bruno Mars Revitalizes a Sugary Hit across Multiple Chart Listeners
Bruno Mars' melodious tunes continue to dominate Billboard's global charts, with "When I Was Your Man" making a comeback. This heartbreaker song, now over a decade old, is back on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Billboard Global Excl. US, climbing five spots on the latter and settling at No. 134 on the former.
"When I Was Your Man" has been a consistent presence on the Billboard Global Excl. US, clocking in at 76 weeks. It also gained an extra 10 spots on the Billboard Global 200 this week. Despite its popularity, the single didn't reach its highest peak until 2013, peaking at No. 62 on these charts.
Bruno Mars first released "When I Was Your Man" in 2013 as a single from his album Unorthodox Jukebox. This soulful track served as the second promotional cut, following the massive success of "Locked Out of Heaven," which had premiered in 2012. "Locked Out of Heaven" topped the Hot 100 in America and became a global sensation.
Currently, Mars holds the top two spots on these global charts. His collaboration with Blackpink singer Rose, "Apt.," is in its eleventh week at the top, breaking historical records. Mars also shares the No. 2 spot with Lady Gaga on "Die with a Smile."
Four other Mars hits also appear on these Billboard charts this time around. "Locked Out of Heaven," "That's What I Like," "Just The Way You Are," and "Uptown Funk" with Mark Ronson are all included, although they've each experienced a slight dip in their rankings from the previous frame.
As of 2024, Bruno Mars' "When I Was Your Man" holds a respectable position on Spotify's charts, ranking at No. 38 (ChartMasters, 2024). This song's strong and ongoing presence on the charts is a testament to its enduring appeal, with 2.473 billion Spotify streams as of January 15, 2013 (Data 3). "When I Was Your Man" has also been certified eleven times by the RIAA and seven times by ARIA, demonstrating its commercial success and continuing popularity (Data 1).
Bruno Mars's hit song "When I Was Your Man" has once again made a notable appearance on Forbes' global charts, heading towards new heights. This song, released as a single from Mars' album Unorthodox Jukebox, saw a significant rise on the Billboard Global 200, moving up ten spots.
"When I Was Your Man" has been a recurring sensation on Bruno Mars' charts, with an impressive run of 76 weeks on the Billboard Global Excl. US. The track also climbed five spots on this chart, reaching the position of No. 134 on the Billboard Global 200.
Bruno Mars' success with "When I Was Your Man" is not limited to music charts. The song has amassed a remarkable 2.473 billion streams on Spotify as of January 15, 2013, and continues to be a popular choice among listeners.
Forbes ranked "When I Was Your Man" highly in its charts, reflecting the song's enduring global appeal. The song has also been certified eleven times by the RIAA and seven times by ARIA, demonstrating its widespread commercial success.
With the release of "Apt." in collaboration with Blackpink singer Rose, Bruno Mars currently holds the top two spots on several Billboard charts, including the Global 200 and Global Excl. US. This achievement further solidifies Mars' position as a prominent force in the music industry.
