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This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.
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Albums released
[edit]Events
[edit]January
[edit]- January 1–George Shearingis knighted for services to music inThe Queen's New Year Honours List.Evelyn Glenniebecomes a Dame.Imogen Cooper,John RutterandRod Stewartare appointedCBE.
- January 12– In an experiment initiated byThe Washington PostcolumnistGene Weingarten,violinistJoshua Bellplays incognitobuskerat the Metro subway stationL'Enfant Plazain Washington, D.C.; of the 1,097 people who passed by, only seven stop to listen and only one recognizes Bell.[1]
- January 19–February 4– TheBig Day Outfestival takes place inAustraliaandNew Zealand,headlined byToolandMuse.
- January 20-Justin Bieberposted his first YouTube video performingNe-Yo"So Sick" under the name Kidrauhl.
- January 30
- Following rumours thatThe Policewill reunite for a tour after 23 years to mark the 30th anniversary of the release of "Roxanne",[2][3]the band announce that they will perform at the opening of the 49th annualGrammy Awardson February 11[4]and subsequently announceThe Police Reunion Tour.
- Timbaland plagiarism controversy:rumours circulate thatTimbalandmay have appropriated his ringtoneBlock Partyand the related beat toNelly Furtado's "Do It".
- Lebanese-born UK popstarMika's music career begins after signing toUniversal Records UK.
February
[edit]- February 7–Avril Lavignerelease the lead single from her third albumThe Best Damn ThingGirlfriend.
- February 11– the49th Grammy Awardsare presented at theStaples Centerin Los Angeles.Christina Aguileraperforms "It's a Man's Man's Man's World",a tribute to the Godfather of SoulJames Brown.Dixie Chicks,along with producerRick Rubin,became the biggest winners of the night with five awards, including the big three:Record of the Year,Album of the YearandSong of the Year,whileCarrie UnderwoodwinsBest New Artist.Red Hot Chili Pepperswon four awards for their 2006 rock hit "Dani California"and the albumStadium Arcadium.Shakiraperformed for the first time ever at the Grammys with the biggest hit of 2006, "Hips Don't Lie"featuringWyclef Jean.The Policereunited and performed for the first time in the 21st century.
- February 16–Chris CornellleavesAudioslavebecause of "musical differences".
- February 20–Christina Aguilerabegan her second leg of herBack to Basics Tourin the US. The tour would go on to become the highest-grossing tour for a female artist in 2007.
- February 26–Gramophonemagazine reports on its website a confession byWilliam Barrington-Coupethat he released recordings by other pianists under the name of his wifeJoyce Hatto.[5]Barrington-Coupe claims that Hatto was unaware of the deception.
- February 27– American rock parody bandTenacious Drelease their movie,Tenacious D in The Pick of Destinyon DVD.
- February 28– It is announced that the American early 1980s punk bandCircle Jerkshave released a new song, titled "I'm Gonna Live", also to be heard on their Myspace page.[6]Rumors spread that the band is gearing up to release a follow-up to 1995'sOddities, Abnormalities and Curiosities.
March
[edit]- March 1–Angela Hackeris voted by viewers the 2007 champion of the televised singing competitionNashville Star.Her prize is a record deal withWarner Bros. Records.
- March 2–SoilworkhiresDaniel Antonsson.[7]He was asession musicianfor the band in 2006.
- March 12
- Matchbook Romanceannounce they are going on indefinite hiatus after ten years, as all members decided to go their separate ways.[8]
- Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five,R.E.M.,The Ronettes,Patti SmithandVan Haleninducted inRock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- March 13Elliot Yamin releases his song wait for you becoming Number 13 on the Top 100 Billboard and being viewed over 60 Million times.
- March 16–Bad Religionreveal their new album will be calledNew Maps of Hell.[9]
- March 21–Toshimitsu Deyamaannounces that he has been recording withYoshikiafter a gap of ten years.
- March 25–Elton JohnplaysMadison Square Gardenfor the 60th time, to celebrate his 60th birthday. The concert sets the record for most performances by an artist at the venue. Longtime songwriting partnerBernie Taupinmakes an appearance, as do celebritiesWhoopi GoldbergandRobin Williamsand former PresidentBill Clinton.John performs songs from his back catalogue, including "Ballad of a Well-Known Gun"and"Roy Rogers".
April
[edit]- April 2–Genesisrelease the first of 5 planned box sets,Genesis 1976–1982.The boxsets and their associatedremastersattract criticism from Genesis fans,progressive rockenthusiasts, and audiophiles for their heavydynamic range compression,being touted as a microcosm of theloudness war.
- April 3–Hilary Duffreleases her first album in three years,Dignity.
- April 7–Joss Stone's third studio albumIntroducing Joss Stonedebuts at number two on the USBillboard200,becoming the highest debut entry by a British female solo artist on the US chart; the record was previously held byAmy Winehouse'sBack to Black,which had debuted at number seven the previous week.
- April 8– Japanese street musicianKoichi Toyamais one of the candidates in theelection for governor of Tokyo.He finishes 8th out of a field of 14.
- April 10–BeyoncélaunchesThe Beyoncé ExperienceinTokyo, Japan.
- April 17–Avril Lavignereleases the best-selling album of the year worldwideThe Best Damn Thing.
- April 19–Joey JordisonofSlipknotbecomes a session member ofKoЯn.
- April 22–Patrick Wolfannounces his retirement from the music business.[10]However, he later revokes this, saying that he will merely be on hiatus.[11]
- April 23
- Cryptopsyfires Lord Worm.
- Bevan DaviesreplacesWill Hunt&Vince Neilas the other replacement drummer forNick OshiroofStatic-X.
- April 27– 29 –Coachella Valley Music and Arts FestivalinIndio, California.
- April 29– The first precollege music conservatory for the Arab-speaking population of Israel opens inShfaram.[12]
May
[edit]- May 1–Ne-Yoreturns to music with the release of his second studio albumBecause of You.
- May 11– Guitarist Chickn creates a post via MySpace confirming thatD.I.will finally release the long-awaited first reunion albumOn the Western Fronton August 7.[13]This would be their first official album featuring new material since 1994'sState of Shock.
- May 12– The 52ndEurovision Song Contest,held atHartwall ArenainHelsinki,Finland, is won bySerbiansingerMarija Šerifovićwith the song "Molitva".
- May 15–Minutes to MidnightbyLinkin Parksells more than 600,000 copies in the US and more than 1,000,000 worldwide and is the third best-selling album in the first week.
- May 16– 20 – The European Festival of Youth Choirs is held inBasel,Switzerland.
- May 19– The Los Angeles radio stationKROQairs the fifteenth annualWeenie Roast.Bands featured includeLinkin Park,Thirty Seconds to Mars,Incubus,Rise Against,Korn,Bad Religion,Social Distortion,Interpol,Queens of the Stone Age,The Bravery,Silversun Pickups,Tim Armstrong,Peter Bjorn and John,Tiger Army,and thePlain White T's.[14]
- May 23–Jordin SparksofArizonawins Season 6 ofAmerican Idol.Blake Lewisis named runner-up.
- May 25– 28 –Salzburg Festival,Evanescencereleases amusic videoofSweet Sacrificefrom albumThe Open Door.
- May 26– 27 –Sasquatch! Music Festival
- May 30–June 5– The Peel Bay Festival (Isle of Man)
June
[edit]- June 4
- Mikael Åkerfeldtreturns toBloodbathand the band also hiresPer Eriksson.
- Yoshikiannounces thatX Japanwill reunite for a new tour and a single.
- June 8– 10 – The annualDownload Festivaltakes place atDonington ParkinLeicestershire,England.My Chemical Romance,Linkin ParkandIron Maidenheadlined the main stage, the Dimebag Darrel stage byKorn,Mötley CrüeandBilly Talent,and the Tuborg stage bySuicidal Tendencies,Head AutomaticaandReel Big Fish.
- June 14–Daft Punkcame back in Paris for a show, ten years after their last performance in the French capital.
- June 22–Glastonbury Festival(to June 25), withArctic Monkeys,The Killers,The Who,Shirley Bassey[15]
- June 28–Spice Girlsannounce their reunion atThe O2in London in a press conference televised worldwide.
- June 29– July 1 –Heineken Open'er Festivaltakes place in Babie Doły military airport,Gdynia,Poland.
July
[edit]- July 1– TheConcert for Dianatakes place atWembley Stadiumin London. Performers includeDuran Duran,Elton John,Fergie,Joss Stone,Kanye West,Nelly Furtado,Rod Stewart,andTom Jones.
- July 7–Live Earth,worldwide series of concerts to initiate action againstglobal warming.Acts include:Sarah Brightman,Linkin Park,Kelly Clarkson,Alicia Keys,Kanye West,Bon Jovi,Fall Out Boy,Shakira,John Mayer,Rihanna,Beastie Boys,Duran Duran,Madonna,Foo Fighters,Red Hot Chili Peppers,The Black Eyed Peas,Spinal Tap,Jack Johnson,Lenny Kravitz,Metallicaas well as the reunited bandsThe Police,Genesis,The Smashing PumpkinsandCrowded House.
- July 7– 8 –T in the Park,Oxegen 2007
- July 17–Joe PaynejoinsDivine Heresy.
- July 27–Adam WillardleavesThe Offspringand is replaced by formerFace to FaceandSaves the DaydrummerPete Parada.
- July 31–Korn's eighth studio album, which isuntitled,debuts at number 2 on theBillboard200,with 123,000 copies sold in its first week. This is the first album without original drummerDavid Silveria.
August
[edit]- August 4– 5 – The annualSplendour in the Grassmusic festival is held inByron Bay,Australia,headlined byPowderfingerandArctic Monkeys.
- August 4– 11 – TheThree Choirs Festivalis held atGloucester,with a programme includingBenjamin Britten'sWar RequiemandMahler'sSymphony No 8.[16]
- August 5–2007 Karaj Rock Concert incident:230Iranian musiciansand fans are arrested by the government at an illegal rock concert.[17]
- August 11– 12 – The eighth annualSummer Sonic Festivalis held. Bands that play include:Arctic Monkeys,Avenged Sevenfold,Bloc Party,The Horrors,Interpol,The Offspring,Sum 41,MetallicaandWe Are Scientists.[18]
- August 16– Andreas Sydow quitsDarkane.[19]
- August 24–Bryn Terfel'sFaenol Festivalopens with a concert featuringGirls Aloud.Other artists appearing during the weekend includeRebecca Evans,Carlos Alvarez,andMichael Ball.[20]
- August 24– 26 –Carling Weekend–Reading and Leeds Festivals
- August 30– "Gimme More",Britney Spears' comeback single from theBlackoutalbum, makes its official radio debut. Within 24 hours, it is one of the most requested songs on air. The single was certified Platinum by theRecording Industry Association of America,selling 1,000,000 copies shortly after its release.
- August 31– September 2 –Electric Picnic 2007
September
[edit]- September 3–My Chemical Romancelead singer,Gerard Way,marriesMindless Self Indulgencebassist, Lyn-Z, backstage atProjekt RevolutioninDenver,Colorado
- September 4–Small FacesandDon Ardenplaque unveiled at 52–55Carnaby Street,London, England[21]
- September 8–"Weird Al" Yankovicperforms his 1,000th live show atIdaho Falls, Idaho.[22]
- September 9–Britney Spearsopens the2007 MTV Video Music Awardsheld in the Palms Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- September 12– October 1 –Prague Autumn International Music Festival
- September 20– 23 – 4th annualDecibel Festival,Seattle
- September 22– 29 – 35thNorth Wales International Music Festivalis held atSt Asaph.
- September 23–Prashant Tamangwins Season 3 ofIndian Idol.
- September 24–Patrick Watson's albumClose to Paradisewins the CanadianPolaris Music Prizefor 2007.
October
[edit]- October 1
- Placebo's drummerSteve Hewittleaves the band, citing "personal and musical differences" as the cause of the split.
- TheBBC Scottish Symphony Orchestraannounces the appointment ofDonald Runniclesas its next Chief Conductor.
- Genesisrelease the second of 5 planned box sets,Genesis 1983–1998.
- Jonny Greenwood,guitarist ofRadiohead,announces on the band's website that they will release the new albumIn Rainbowsin ten days; consumers can pay whatever price they want.
- October 4–Fred Mascherinoannounces his departure fromTaking Back Sunday,to pursue his solo career.
- October 15– Reggae musicianBurning Spearis awarded the JamaicanOrder of Distinctionin the Officer class.
- October 16–Linkin Parkreleases their singleShadow Of The Day.
- October 20–Brett Anderson Live at Queen Elizabeth Hallconcert is recorded.
- October 22–X Japanperforms for the first time in ten years and announces a concert in Tokyo in spring, followed by a world tour.
- October 24– TheBackstreet Boysreleased their sixth studio albumUnbreakable.It was the first album the Backstreet Boys released as a quartet.
- October 26–Britney Spearsreleases her fifth studio album,Blackout,her first studio album in four years. The album debuted at No. 2 on USBillboardHot 100making it her first studio album to not debut at #1.
- October 27
- Interpol,Yo La Tengo,The Whitest Boy Alive,The Horrors,TeddyBears and other bands appear in the Manifest Festival at Mexico City.
- Singapore Hit Awards 2007ceremony is held at theSingapore Indoor Stadium.
- 10th Annual electronic dance music festivalMonster Massive,held atLos Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.
- October 31– Newsboys release their twelfth studio albumGo.It is the band's last album withPhil Joeland is their first album withPaul Colman.
November
[edit]- November 1– The2007 MTV Europe Music Awardstake place at theOlympiahallein Munich, Germany
- November 6–Chris Browncomes back with the release of his second studio albumExclusive
- November 9– Carnatic vocalistSikkil Gurucharanand Western Classical pianistAnil Srinivasanpremière tracks from their collaborative albumColour of Rain.
- November 12–OneRepublicbreaks the Top 40 Radio airplay record in the US with "Apologize".
- November 25–Natalie Gaucibecomes the winner ofAustralian Idol 2007at theSydney Opera House,beatingMatt Corbyto the title. Gauci's winning single "Here I Am"will debut at Number 2 – the firstAustralian Idolsingle not to reach Number 1.
- November 27–Harmoniareunite for their first concert since 1976 in Berlin.
December
[edit]- December 2–Spice Girlsopen their reunion tour in Vancouver, Canada.
- December 8–9 – The Los Angeles radio stationKROQairs the eighteenth annualAcoustic Christmas.Bands that played are:Linkin Park,Bad Religion,Angels & Airwaves,Rise Against,Avenged Sevenfold,Serj Tankian,Paramore,Modest Mouse,Jimmy Eat World,Spoon,Feist,The Shins,Silversun PickupsandMuse.
- December 9–Evanescencefinish touring forThe Open Door,and part ways with hired musicians,Will HuntandTroy McLawhorn.
- December 10
- Led Zeppelinreunite in London for their first show in 25 years.
- Celine Dionmakes the final performance of her 5-year engagement atCaesars PalaceinLas Vegas, Nevada.
- December 15–Leon Jacksonis named winner of thefourth seriesofThe X Factor UK.Rhydian Robertsis named runner-up, whileSame DifferenceandNiki Evansfinish in third and fourth place respectively.
Bands formed
[edit]Returning performers
[edit]- Kevin Ayers(first studio album since 1992)
- Britney Spears(first studio album since 2003)
- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band(first studio album since 2002)
- Buck-O-Nine(first studio album since 1999)
- Buffalo Tom(first album since 1998)
- Duran Duran(first album since 2004)
- The Eagles(first studio album since 1979)
- Rush(first studio album since 2002)
- Wu-Tang Clan(first studio album since 2001)
- Linkin Park(first studio album since 2003)
Bands disbanded
[edit]Bands re-formed
[edit]Bands on hiatus
[edit]- Allister(hiatus)
- Damiera(on hiatus in April 2007, reformed with new members in June 2007)
- Dimension Zero
- The Early November(indefinite hiatus)
- Evanescence(indefinite hiatus)[23]
- Gerling(indefinite hiatus)
- Los Hermanos(indefinite hiatus)
- Matchbook Romance(indefinite hiatus)
- Nickel Creek(hiatus)
- Sparta(indefinite hiatus)
- Yourcodenameis:milo(indefinite hiatus)
- Train(hiatus)
- Outkast(indefinite hiatus)
Albums released
[edit]Best-selling albums globally
[edit]The best-selling records in 2007 according toIFPI:[24]
| Position | Album Title | Artist |
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| 1 | The Best Damn Thing | Avril Lavigne |
| 2 | Carnival Ride | Carrie Underwood |
| 3 | Back to Black | Amy Winehouse |
| 4 | Noël | Josh Groban |
| 5 | Long Road Out of Eden | The Eagles |
| 6 | Minutes to Midnight | Linkin Park |
| 7 | As I Am | Alicia Keys |
| 8 | Call Me Irresponsible | Michael Bublé |
| 9 | Life in Cartoon Motion | Mika |
| 10 | Not Too Late | Norah Jones |
Best-selling albums in the US
[edit]Billboard's Top Sellers 2007.[25]
| Position | Album Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daughtry | Daughtry |
| 2 | Konvicted | Akon |
| 3 | The Dutchess | Fergie |
| 4 | Hannah Montana | Various Artists |
| 5 | Some Hearts | Carrie Underwood |
| 6 | All the Right Reasons | Nickelback |
| 7 | FutureSex/LoveSounds | Justin Timberlake |
| 8 | High School Musical 2 | Various Artists |
| 9 | Now 23 | Various Artists |
| 10 | Minutes to Midnight | Linkin Park |
| 11 | B'Day | Beyoncé |
| 12 | Graduation | Kanye West |
| 13 | Me and My Gang | Rascal Flatts |
| 14 | Love | The Beatles |
| 15 | The Sweet Escape | Gwen Stefani |
| 16 | Hannah Montana 2 | Various Artists |
| 17 | Awake | Josh Groban |
| 18 | Not Too Late | Norah Jones |
| 19 | Taylor Swift | Taylor Swift |
| 20 | Kingdom Come | Jay-Z |
Top Hits on record
[edit]Singles which have ranked within Top 25 within the Billboard Hot 100 Hits
- "1973"–James Blunt
- "4 in the Morning"–Gwen Stefani
- "Apologize"–TimbalandfeaturingOneRepublic(#2)
- "Ayo Technology"–50 CentfeaturingJustin TimberlakeandTimbaland(#5)
- "A Bay Bay"–Hurricane Chris(#7)
- "Bartender"–T-PainfeaturingAkon(#5)
- "Beautiful Girls"–Sean Kingston(#1)
- "Beautiful Liar"–BeyoncéandShakira(#3)
- "Because of You"–Ne-Yo(#2)
- "Bed"–J. Holiday(#5)
- "Beggin'"–Madcon(#79)
- "Big Girls Don't Cry"–Fergie(#1)
- "Big Things Poppin' (Do It)"–T.I.(#9)
- "Break It Off"–RihannafeaturingSean Paul(#9)
- "Bubbly"–Colbie Caillat(#5)
- "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')"–T-PainfeaturingYung Joc(#1)
- "Can't Help but Wait"–Trey Songz(#14)
- "Clumsy"–FergiefeaturingT-Pain(#5)
- "Crank Dat (Soulja Boy)"–Soulja Boy Tell 'Em(#1)
- "Cupid's Chokehold"–Gym Class HeroesfeaturingPatrick Stump(#4)
- "Cyclone"–Baby BashfeaturingT-Pain(#7)
- "Dance Floor Anthem (I Don't Wanna Be in Love)"–Good Charlotte(#25)
- "Destination Calabria"–Alex GaudinoandCrystal Waters(#8)
- "Don't Matter"–Akon(#1)
- "Don't Stop the Music"–Rihanna(#3)
- "Duffle Bag Boy"–Playaz CirclefeaturingLil Wayne(#15)
- "Everything"–Michael Bublé
- "Falling Down"–Duran DuranfeaturingJustin Timberlake(#25)
- "Famous Last Words"–My Chemical Romance
- "Get It Shawty"–Lloyd(#16)
- "Gimme More"–Britney Spears(#3)
- "Girlfriend"–Avril Lavigne(#1)
- "Give It To Me"–TimbalandfeaturingJustin TimberlakeandNelly Furtado(#1)
- "Glamorous"–FergiefeaturingLudacris(#1)
- "Go Getta"–Young JeezyfeaturingR. Kelly(#18)
- "Good Life"–Kanye WestfeaturingT-Pain(#7)
- "Grace Kelly"–Mika
- "Hate That I Love You"–RihannafeaturingNe-Yo(#7)
- "Here (In Your Arms)"–Hellogoodbye(#14)
- "Home"–Daughtry(#5)
- "How Far We've Come"–Matchbox Twenty(#11)
- "How Long"–The Eagles
- "Hypnotized"–PliesfeaturingAkon(#14)
- "I Tried"–Bone Thugs-n-HarmonyfeaturingAkon(#6)
- "Ice Box"–Omarion(#12)
- "If Everyone Cared"–Nickelback(#17)
- "I'll Stand By You"–Carrie Underwood(#6)
- "I'm a Flirt"–R. KellyfeaturingT.I.andT-Pain(#12)
- "I'm So Hood"–DJ KhaledfeaturingTrick Daddy,Rick Ross,PliesandT-Pain(#19)
- "Irreplaceable"–Beyoncé(#1)
- "It's Not Over"–Daughtry(#4)
- "Keep Holding On"–Avril Lavigne(#17)
- "Kiss Kiss"–Chris Brownfeat.T-Pain(#1)
- "Last Dollar (Fly Away)"–Tim McGraw(#13)
- "Last Night"–DiddyfeaturingKeyshia Cole(#10)
- "Let It Go"–Keyshia ColefeaturingMissy ElliottandLil' Kim(#7)
- "Like a Boy"–Ciara(#19)
- "Like You'll Never See Me Again"–Alicia Keys(#12)
- "Lip Gloss"–Lil Mama(#10)
- "Lost Without U"–Robin Thicke(#14)
- "Love Like This"–Natasha BedingfieldfeaturingSean Kingston(#11)
- "Love Song"–Sara Bareilles(#4)
- "LoveStoned/I Think She Knows"–Justin Timberlake(#17)
- "Low"–Flo Ridaft.T-Pain
- "Make Me Better"–FabolousfeaturingNe-Yo(#8)
- "Makes Me Wonder"–Maroon 5(#1)
- "Map of the Problematique"–Muse(#9)
- "Me Love"–Sean Kingston(#14)
- "Never Again"–Kelly Clarkson(#8)
- "No One"–Alicia Keys(#1)
- "On the Hotline"–Pretty Ricky(#12)
- "Our Song"–Taylor Swift(#16)
- "Over You"–Daughtry(#18)
- "Paralyzer"–Finger Eleven(#6)
- "Party Like a Rockstar"–Shop Boyz(#2)
- "Piece of Me"–Britney Spears(#18)
- "Pop, Lock & Drop It"–Huey(#7)
- "Potential Breakup Song"–Aly & AJ(#17)
- "Push It to the Limit"–Corbin Bleu(#14)
- "Rockstar"–Nickelback(#11)
- "Same Girl"–R. KellyandUsher(#20)
- "Sensual Seduction"–Snoop Dogg(#7)
- "Sexy Lady"–Yung Bergfeaturing Junior(#18)
- "Shadow of the Day"–Linkin Park(#15)
- "Shawty"–PliesfeaturingT-Pain(#9)
- "Shawty Is a 10"–The-DreamfeaturingFabolous(#17)
- "Shut Up and Drive"–Rihanna(#15)
- "Sorry, Blame It on Me"–Akon(#7)
- "So Small"–Carrie Underwood(#17)
- "Stronger"–Kanye West(#1)
- "Summer Love"–Justin Timberlake(#6)
- "The Sweet Escape"–Gwen StefanifeaturingAkon(#2)
- "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)"–Wyclef JeanfeaturingNiia,AkonandLil Wayne(#12)
- "Take You There"–Sean Kingston(#7)
- "Tattoo"–Jordin Sparks(#8)
- "Teardrops on My Guitar"–Taylor Swift(#13)
- "This Ain't a Scene, It's an Arms Race"– Fall Out Boy(#2)
- "This Is My Now"–Jordin Sparks(#15)
- "This Is Why I'm Hot"–Mims(#1)
- "Thnks fr th Mmrs"–Fall Out Boy(#11)
- "Throw Some D's"–Rich BoyfeaturingPolow da Don(#6)
- "Umbrella"–Rihannafeat.Jay-Z(#1)
- "Until the End of Time"–Justin TimberlakeandBeyoncé(#17)
- "Wait For You"–Elliott Yamin(#13)
- "Waiting on the World to Change"–John Mayer(#14)
- "Wake Up Call"–Maroon 5(#19)
- "Walk Away (Remember Me)"–Paula DeAnda(#19)
- "The Way I Are"–TimbalandfeaturingKeri Hilsonand D.O.E.(#3)
- "What Goes Around... Comes Around"–Justin Timberlake(#1)
- "What I've Done"–Linkin Park(#7)
- "What Time Is It?"–High School Musical cast(#6)
- "When You're Gone"–Avril Lavigne(#24)
- "Who Knew"–Pink(#9)
- "With Every Heartbeat"–RobynfeaturingKleerup(#29)
- "With Love"–Hilary Duff(#24)
- "With You"–Chris Brown(#2)
- "You"–LloydfeaturingLil Wayne(#9)
Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2007
Other international hits
[edit]- "4 Mots sur un piano"–Patrick Fiori,Jean-Jacques Goldmanand Christine Ricol
- "ABC" –Jin
- "Afortunada"–Francisca Valenzuela
- "Amaranth"–Nightwish
- "Baheb Nuoa Kalamak"–Amal Hijazi
- "Bajo el mismo Cielo"–Kany García
- "¡Basta Ya!–Marco Antonio Solís
- "Chak De India"–Sukhwinder Singh,Salim Merchant,Marianne D'Cruz
- "Der Regen fällt"–LaFee
- "Double Je"–Christophe Willem
- "Dziękuję" –Doda
- "Hoy Que Te Vas"–RBD
- "Garçon"–Koxie
- "Invincible"–Muse
- "It Only Reminds Me Of You" –MYMP
- "Jacques a dit"– Christophe Willem
- "La débâcle des sentiments"–Stanislas
- "Like Only a Woman Can"–Brian McFadden
- "Maximum" –Murat Boz
- "No Te Veo"–Casa de Leones
- "Oshiri Kajiri Mushi"–Uruma Delvi
- "Quiero"–Ricardo Arjona
- "Rise Up"–Yves Larock
- "Shaka Beach: Laka Laka La"–Uverworld
- "Tu Amor No Es Garantía"–Anaís
- "Un Corazón"–Chelo
- "Upside Down" –6 Cycle Mind
Classical music
[edit]Instrumental works
[edit]- Kalevi Aho– Oboe Concerto
- Lera Auerbach– Symphony No. 1 "Chimera"
- Brice Pauset –Vier variationen,for flute, percussion, piano and string trio
- Michael Daugherty–Deus ex Machina
- Lorenzo Ferrero–Fantasy Suite,for flute, violoncello and piano
- Sofia Gubaidulina
- Ravvedimento,for cello and four guitars
- In Tempus Praesens,concert for violin and orchestra
- Nigel Hess– Piano Concerto
- Wojciech Kilar– Symphony No. 5Advent Symphony,for choir and orchestra or instrumental ensemble
- Claude Ledoux–Canto a duefor B♭clarinet and cello
- Karlheinz Stockhausen
- Balance,for flute, English horn, and bass clarinet
- Glück(Bliss), for oboe, English horn, and bassoon
- Hoffnung(Hope), for violin, viola, and cello
- Glanz(Brilliance), for oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, tuba, and viola
- Treue(Fidelity), for E-flat clarinet, basset horn, and bass clarinet
- Erwachen(Awakening), for soprano saxophone, trumpet, and cello
- Martijn Padding–And Trees Would Sing,for counter tenor/high tenor and trombone quartet
Electronic music
[edit]- Karlheinz Stockhausen–Cosmic Pulses,electronic music
Vocal music with electronic music
[edit]Instrumental music with electronic music
[edit]- Keith Kirchoff–The Adventures of Norby,for piano and electronics
- Karlheinz Stockhausen–
- Havona,for bass voice and electronic music
- Orvonton,for baritone and electronic music
- Uversa,for basset-horn and electronic music
- Nebadon,for horn and electronic music
- Jerusem,for tenor and electronic music
- Urantia,for soprano and electronic music
- Edentia,for soprano saxophone and electronic music
- Paradies(Paradise), for flute and electronic music
Opera
[edit]- Unsuk Chin–Alice in Wonderland
- Ryan Conarro,William Todd Hunt–Arctic Magic Flute
- Vladimir Cosma–Marius et Fanny
- Victor Davies–Transit of Venus
- Anthony Davis–Wakonda's Dream
- Jonathan Dove–The Adventures of Pinocchio
- Lorenzo Ferrero–Le piccole storie: Ai margini delle guerre
- Philip Glass–Appomattox
- Ricky Ian Gordon–The Grapes of Wrath
- Hans Werner Henze–Phaedra
- James MacMillan–The Sacrifice
- Richard Mills–The Love of the Nightingale
- Fabio Vacchi–Teneke
Ballet
[edit]Musical film
[edit]- Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule,Telugu-language film starringVenkateshandTrisha,with music composed byYuvan Shankar Raja.[26]
- Across the Universea musical which tells a love story during war times, using adapted versions of music fromThe Beatles.It was widely released October 12, 2007.
- Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer,documentary, directed and produced by Robbie Cavolina and Ian McCrudden[27]
- August Rush
- Duniya,Kannada-language film written and directed bySoori,with songs byV. Manoharand score bySadhu Kokila[28]
- Les Chansons d'Amour,directed byChristophe Honoréand starringLouis Garrel,Ludivine Sagnier,Clotilde HesmeandChiara Mastroianni,with music by Alex Beaupain[29]
- Music and Lyrics
- The musical,Sweeney Todd,was adapted as a major motion picture (under the titleSweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street) byTim BurtonfeaturingJohnny Depp,Helena Bonham Carter,Christopher Lee,Alan RickmanandSacha Baron Cohenin key roles. It was released December 21, 2007.
- Hairspray– an adaptation of the Tony Award-winning 2002 Broadway musical of the same name, itself adapted from John Waters' 1988 comedy film. It was released July 20, 2007.
- The filmOnce,a self-proclaimed modern musical which goes on to win theAcademy Awardfor Best Song for the song "Falling Slowly"
- Piano, solo,biopic about the life of jazz pianist and composerLuca Flores[30]
- Secret
Musical theater
[edit]- 110 in the Shade(SchmidtandJones) -- Broadway revival
- Curtains(Music:John KanderLyrics:Fred EbbBook:Rupert Holmes) – Broadway production opened at theAl Hirschfeld Theatreon March 22 and ran for 511 performances
- Legally Blonde(Music and Lyrics:Nell BenjaminandLaurence O'KeefeBook:Heather Hach) - Broadway production opened at thePalace Theatreon April 29 and ran for 595 performances
- Matador (Danish musical)(Music:Bent Fabricius-BjerreLyrics:Clemens Telling) – opened at theCopenhagen Opera Houseon June 10[31]
- Ruža na asfaltu(Music:Darko HajsekLyrics: Hajsek andLadislav PrežigaloBook:Igor Weidlich) - opened at the Komedija Theatre, Zagreb, on October 27[32]
- Siddhartha(Book:Hsing Yun) - opened at the Waterfront Cebu,Cebu City,Philippines,on June 6
Musical television
[edit]- Miss Marie Lloyd – Queen of The Music HallstarringJessie WallaceandRichard Armitage
- High School Musical 2starringZac Efron,Vanessa Hudgens,andAshley Tisdalepremiered on theDisney Channel,it went on to become one of the most successful television movies ever.
Births
[edit]- January 1– Miguel Gallego Arámbula, first son of the Latin superstarLuis Miguel
- January 10–Maléna,Armenian singer and winner ofJunior Eurovision Song Contest 2021
- January 28–Alaya High,American singer, rapper and child actress
- February 4–Melody,Brazilian singer
- March 15– Maiú Levi Lawlor, represented Ireland atJunior Eurovision Song Contest 2021
- July 29–Lil Tay,American-Canadian singer
- September 15– Nathan Glenn and Alex Jacob Robertson, twin sons ofOrli ShahamandDavid Robertson
- October 7– Sabrina Sakaë, first daughter ofThalíaandTommy Mottola
Deaths
[edit]January–February
[edit]- January 1
- Julius Hegyi,American conductor, 83
- Tad Jones,American music historian, 54 (injuries from a fall)
- Del Reeves,American country singer, 74
- January 3–János Fürst,Hungarian conductor and violinist, 71
- January 6–Pete Kleinow,American guitarist (The Flying Burrito Brothers), 72
- January 8– Mercedes Murciano, Cuban singer (Miami Sound Machine), 49
- January 12–Alice Coltrane,American jazz multi-instrumentalist, 69
- January 13–Michael Brecker,American jazz saxophonist, 57 (leukemia)
- January 16– Thornton "Pookie" Hudson, American singer (The Spaniels), 73
- January 17– Uwe Nettlebeck, German producer and multi-instrumentalist (Faust), 67
- January 18–Brent Liles,American punk bassist (Social Distortion), 43 (road accident)
- January 19–Denny Doherty,Canadian singer (The Mamas & the Papas), 66
- January 21
- Mina Foley,New Zealand coloratura soprano, 76
- U;Nee,South Korean singer, rapper, dancer, and actress, 25 (suicide)[33]
- January 22–Disco D,American music producer and composer, 26 (suicide by hanging)
- January 28–Karel Svoboda,composer, 68
- January 31–Kirka Babitzin,Finnish singer, 56
- February 1
- Whitney Balliett,American journalist and jazz critic, 80
- Gian Carlo Menotti,composer, 95
- February 4–Ilya Kormiltsev,Russian songwriter, 47 (spinal cancer)
- February 6
- Billy Henderson,American vocalist (The Spinners), 67
- Frankie Laine,American singer, 93
- February 8–Joe Hunter,American pianist (The Funk Brothers), 79
- February 12–Eldee Young,American bassist (Young-Holt Unlimited), 71
- February 15–Ray Evans,American songwriter, 92
- February 18– John "Bam Bam" Lane, American drummer (Bill Haley & His Comets), 76
- February 19–Janet Blair,American actress and singer, 85
- February 22–Edgar Evans,Welsh operatic tenor, 94
- February 23
- Donnie Brooks,American pop singer, 71
- Ian Wallace,British drummer (King Crimson), 60
- February 24–Bryan Balkwill,English pianist and orchestral conductor, 84
- February 28–Billy Thorpe,British-born Australian rock performer, 60
March–April
[edit]- March 7–Frigyes Hidas,Hungarian composer, 88
- March 9–Brad Delp,American singer (Boston), 55 (suicide)
- March 11–Betty Hutton,American singer and actress, 86
- March 19–Luther Ingram,American singer, 69
- March 30–Marcel Merkès,French operatic tenor, 86
- April 5–Mark St. John,American guitarist (Kiss,White Tiger), 51
- April 9–Egon Bondy,Czech songwriter (The Plastic People of the Universe), 77
- April 10
- Walter Hendl,American conductor, composer, and pianist, 90
- Dakota Staton,American jazz vocalist, 74
- April 14–Don Ho,Hawaiian musician, 76
- April 17–Kitty Carlisle,American singer, 96
- April 20–Andrew Hill,American jazz pianist, 75
- April 25–Bobby "Boris" Pickett,American singer, 69
- April 26– San Fadyl, American drummer (The Ladybug Transistor), 31
- April 27–Mstislav Rostropovich,Russian cellist and conductor, 80
- April 30
- Zola Taylor,American vocalist (The Platters), 69
- Grégory Lemarchal,French singer, 23 (cystic fibrosis)
May–June
[edit]- May 6–Đorđe Novković,Croatian songwriter, 63
- May 8–Carson Whitsett,American keyboard player, songwriter, and producer (The Imperial Show Band), 62
- May 20–Ben Weisman,American pianist, 95
- May 27–Izumi Sakai,Japanese singer (Zard), 40
- June 1–Tony Thompson,American singer (Hi-Five), 31 (freon overdose)
- June 2– John Pyke, American drummer (Ra Ra Riot), 23
- June 4–Freddie Scott,American singer, 74
- June 8–Nellie Lutcher,American jazz and pop singer and pianist, 94
- June 13–Oskar Morawetz,Canadian composer, 90
- June 18–Hank Medress,American singer (The Tokens), 67
- June 24–Natasja,Danish reggae singer, 33 (car accident)[34]
- June 29–George McCorkle,American guitarist (The Marshall Tucker Band), 60
July–August
[edit]- July 2
- Beverly Sills,American operatic soprano, 78
- Hy Zaret,American lyricist, 98
- July 3–Boots Randolph,American saxophonist, 80
- July 4–Bill Pinkney,American vocalist (The Drifters), 81
- July 5–George Melly,British Jazz vocalist, 80
- July 8–Jindřich Feld,Czech composer, 82
- July 11–Rod Lauren,American singer, 67
- July 12–Robert Burås,Norwegian rock guitarist and songwriter ofMadrugada,31
- July 15– Kelly Johnson, British guitarist (Girlschool), 49
- July 23–Ron Miller,American songwriter and producer, 74
- July 29– Trevor Hudson, American bassist (Bottom of the Hudson), 27 (car accident)
- July 28–Theo Altmeyer,German classical tenor, 76
- August 4–Lee Hazlewood,American singer and songwriter, 78
- August 10–Anthony Wilson,British record executive (Factory Records), 57
- August 12–Merv Griffin,American singer, television producer and land developer, 82
- August 16–Max Roach,American jazz drummer, 83
- August 30–K. P. H. Notoprojo,Javanese gamelan and rebab player, and composer, 98
September–October
[edit]- September 3–Carter Albrecht,American keyboardist (Edie Brickell & New Bohemians), 34 (shot)
- September 6–Luciano Pavarotti,Italian tenor, 71
- September 9–Hughie Thomasson,American guitarist, 55 (heart attack)
- September 10–Thomas Hansen,Norwegian musician, 31 (drug-related)
- September 11
- Willie Tee,American singer/songwriter, 63
- Joe Zawinul,Austrian keyboardist (Weather Report), 75
- September 12–Bobby Byrd,American soul singer, 73
- September 15–Aldemaro Romero,Venezuelan composer, pianist and conductor, 79
- September 25– Patrick Bourque, Canadian bassist (Emerson Drive), 29
- October 9– Jacqueline "Lady Jaye" Breyer, British experimental musician (Psychic TV), 38
- October 16–Toše Proeski,Macedonian singer, 26 (car accident)
- October 17–Teresa Brewer,American singer, 76
- October 18–Lucky Dube,South African reggae musician, 43 (shot)
- October 20–Paul Raven,British bassist (Killing Joke) 46 (heart attack)
- October 24–Petr Eben,Czech composer, 78
- October 28–Porter Wagoner,American country singer, 80
- October 30–Robert Goulet,American singer, 73
November–December
[edit]- November 2–Witold Kiełtyka,Polish drummer, 23 (bus accident)
- November 6–Hank Thompson,American country singer and guitarist, 82
- November 11–John Petersen,American drummer (The Beau Brummels,Harpers Bizarre), 65
- November 12–Peter "Cool Man" Steiner,Swiss singer, 90
- November 14–Craig Smith,American conductor, 60
- November 16–Grethe Kausland,Norwegian singer, 60 (lung cancer)
- November 19
- Paul Brodie,Canadian saxophonist, 73
- Kevin DuBrow,American singer, (Quiet Riot), 52
- Wiera Gran,Polish singer, 91
- November 20–Ernest "Doc" Paulin,American jazz musician, 100
- November 23–Frank Guarrera,American singer, 83
- November 24–Casey Calvert,American guitarist (Hawthorne Heights) 26 (drug overdose)
- November 27–Cecil Payne,American saxophonist, 84
- November 28
- Fred Chichin,French musician, (Les Rita Mitsouko), 53
- Ashley Titus,South African rapper, 37 (heart condition)
- November 29–Jim Nesbitt,American country singer, 75
- November 30– Patrick Mason, American bassistArsonists Get All the Girls,21
- December 3–Sergio Gómez,Mexican singer (K-Paz de la Sierra), 34, (murdered)
- December 4–Pimp C,American rapper (UGK), 33 (drug-related)
- December 5–Karlheinz Stockhausen,Germanavant-gardecomposer, 79
- December 12–Ike Turner,American guitarist, 76
- December 16
- Dan Fogelberg,American singer/guitarist, 56
- Harald Genzmer,German composer and teacher, 98
- December 21–Ruth Wallis,American singer, 87
- December 22– Joe Ames, American singer (Ames Brothers), 88
- December 23
- Oscar Peterson,Canadianjazz pianist,82
- Evan Ferrell, American bassist (Rogue Wave), 33
- December 25–Pat Kirkwood,English actress and singer, 86
- December 26
- Joe Dolan,Irish singer, 68
- Les Humphries, German singer (Les Humphries Singers), 67
See also
[edit]- 2007 in country music
- 2007 in British music
- 2007 in hip hop music
- 2007 in heavy metal music
- List of 2007 albums
- Timeline of musical events
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