Research shows that consumers preferred streaming retro more than current in 2022. No matter how hard artists worked releasing new music, the popular songs were either from the past 2 years, or throwbacks that went viral. I can tell you the 40 songs I’ve selected were promoted in 2022 and vary in genre without repeating artists. Broken up in 2 parts, we’ll countdown 40-21 in this episode, and finish 20-1 next one. You guys loved listening to Top 40 2021’s list all year, let’s see what you think of this new one. Ringing in the New Year with the playlist link attached, these are my top 40 songs of 2022!

Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann Catena

Spotify Playlist (Part 1): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/375jKlpzmt7W7WYJA5NAfq?si=1982b13c91a14766

40. "Breakaway" - Avril Lavigne
39. "psychofreak" - Camile Cabello feat. WILLOW
38. "U&ME" - alt-J (2021-2022)
37. "Thank God" - Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown
36. "People disappear here" - Halsey
35. "Strange" - Miranda Lambert
34. "Love's Train" - Silk Sonic
33. "Oh My God" - ADELE (2021-2022)
32. "Light My Fire" - Sean Paul feat. Gwen Stefani & Shenseea
31. "Hell Yeah" - Little Big Town
30. "First Class" - Jack Harlow
29. "HEARTFIRST" - Kelsea Ballerini
28. "Sweet Nothing" - Taylor Swift
27. "Cowboy" - Emma White
26. "Turn Up the Sunshine" - Diana Ross feat. Tame Impala
25. "Face It Alone" - Queen
24. "Woman" - Doja Cat (2021-2022)
23. "You Proof" - Morgan Wallen
22. "This Is Why" - Paramore
21. "Slow Down Summer" - Thomas Rhett

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Ep. 78 - Silk Sonic's "Leave the Door Open": https://www.spreaker.com/episode/44374994
Ep. 81 - Thomas Rhett Top 10: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/44588394
Ep. 106 - ADELE's "Easy On Me" Comeback: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/47109676
Ep. 116 - Top 40 Songs of 2021 (Part 1): https://www.spreaker.com/episode/48124099
Ep. 117 - Top 40 Songs of 2021 (Part 2): https://www.spreaker.com/episode/48218402
Ep. 129 - Grammys 2022 Predictions: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/49296265
Ep. 132 - Kelly Clarkson Top 20: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/49526903
Ep. 133 - Miranda Lambert Discography: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/49608425
Ep. 137 - 2022 Summer Song? https://www.spreaker.com/episode/49978293
Ep. 141 - Class of 2007 Playlist: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/50328328
Ep. 145 - Brian May Top 10: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/50690783
Ep. 150 - VMAs Predictions: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/51049884
Ep. 151 - End of Summer Playlist: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/51133534
Ep. 153 - Camila Cabello Top 10: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/51292378
Ep. 155 - Kelsea Ballerini Top 10: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/51437993
Ep. 157 - Queen's "Face It Alone": https://www.spreaker.com/episode/51580632
Ep. 162 - AMAs 2022 Predictions: https://www.spreaker.com/user/jesscatena/ep-162-amas-2022-predictions