OPC Top 40 Songs of 2012

Happy new year, everyone! Before we go full-speed for 2013, let's first look back and recap the previous year in music with OPC's Top 40 Songs of 2012. Six Pinoy tracks make it to the overall list, eight artists return from the 2011 year-end chart, while one entry is a non-mover! The Top 3 maybe a unique selection, but these are the songs which had the most impact and significance on this side of the web. US pop/rock quintet We Are Leo ranked 7th in 2011, but this time, they improve and advance all the way to #1 with "Supernova Sunrise." Way to go, guys! And if you do happen to read this, does Andrew have Filipino blood? Hehe.

OPC Top 40 Songs of 2012

1. We Are Leo, "Supernova Sunrise" [VIDEO]
   #1, MARCH 2012; SCORE: 99.1
   This song was a perfect fit as it was released at a time when I was taking a turn to a new path. Indeed, it's beautiful to wake up and say hello to a new beginning and a new hope. Burn, burn, rise.
2. Json feat. Mikeschair, "It's Alright" [AUDIO]
   #1, THREE WEEKS; SCORE: 94.6
   
   A lot of words in this song just spoke personally to me. It encouraged me, and it reminded me that whatever difficulties and setbacks I encounter, it will be alright for the Lord sees my every need.
3. Avril Lavigne, "Push" [VIDEO]
   #1, 1ST QUARTER OF 2012; SCORE: 84.4
   As Avril visited the Philippines for her Black Star Tour, The Godsends flew from Cebu all the way to Manila just to watch her in concert. It was a very fun and memorable experience. Details here.
4. Kris Allen, "Better with You" [VIDEO]
   #1, NOVEMBER 2012; SCORE: 72.9
5. Kelly Clarkson, "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" [VIDEO]
   #1, TWO WEEKS; SCORE: 72.6
6. Plumb, "Need You Now (How Many Times)" [VIDEO]
   #1, 3RD QUARTER OF 2012; SCORE: 71.0
7. Owl City with Carly Rae Jepsen, "Good Time" [VIDEO]
   #2, 3RD QUARTER OF 2012; SCORE: 70.3
8. Cher Lloyd feat. Becky G, "Oath" [VIDEO]
   #1, 4TH QUARTER OF 2012; SCORE: 69.9
9. TobyMac, "Steal My Show" [LYRIC VIDEO]
   #1, DECEMBER 2012; SCORE: 67.7
10. Maroon 5 feat. Wiz Khalifa, "Payphone" [AUDIO]
    #1, THREE WEEKS; SCORE: 66.1
11. Marié Digby with Jericho Rosales, "I Do" [VIDEO]
    #1, 2ND QUARTER OF 2012; SCORE: 65.9
    
12. Go Fish, "Shackles (Praise You)" [VIDEO]
    #1, ONE WEEK; SCORE: 64.4
13. Quest, "Sige Lang" [VIDEO]
    #1, ONE WEEK; SCORE: 64.1
14. Boys Like Girls, "Be Your Everything" [VIDEO]
    #2, ONE WEEK; SCORE: 63.3
15. Jason Mraz, "I Won't Give Up" [VIDEO]
    #2, JANUARY 2012; SCORE: 62.7
16. Christian Bautista feat. Angeline Quinto, "In Love with You" [VIDEO]
    #1, APRIL 2012; SCORE: 62.6
17. MercyMe, "The Hurt and the Healer" [VIDEO]
    #2, TWO WEEKS; SCORE: 61.7
18. Building 429 feat. Dawn Michele, "Right Beside You" [VIDEO]
    #1, ONE WEEK; SCORE: 60.1
19. Britt Nicole, "Gold" [VIDEO]
    #1, ONE WEEK; SCORE: 60.0
20. Kelly Clarkson, "Dark Side" [VIDEO]
    #1, JUNE 2012; SCORE: 60.0
21. Meredith Andrews, "Not for a Moment (After All)" [VIDEO]
    #1, FOUR WEEKS; SCORE: 59.4
22. Jeremi and Amy Richarson, "Ancient Wells" [BUY]
    #1, ONE WEEK; SCORE: 56.9
23. Group 1 Crew feat. Chris August, "He Said" [VIDEO]
    #1, SEPTEMBER 2012; SCORE: 56.1
24. Jason Castro, "Only a Mountain" [VIDEO]
    #2, FOUR WEEKS; SCORE: 56.1
25. Krissy & Ericka, "12:51" [VIDEO]
    #1, FEBRUARY 2012; SCORE: 54.9
26. Marié Digby, "3 AM" [VIDEO]
    #1, OCTOBER 2012; SCORE: 54.6
27. Matchbox Twenty, "Overjoyed" [VIDEO]
    #2, NOVEMBER 2012; SCORE: 54.3
28. David DiMuzio feat. Top Suzara, "(I'll Do Anything) Para sa 'Yo" [VIDEO]
    #1, ONE WEEK; SCORE: 53.7
29. Hot Chelle Rae, "Honestly" [VIDEO]
    #3, APRIL 2012; SCORE: 48.6
30. Christina Perri feat. Steve Kazee, "A Thousand Years (Part 2)" [VIDEO]
    #1, TWO WEEKS; SCORE: 48.5
31. Plumb feat. Dan Haseltine, "Drifting" [VIDEO]
    #1, ONE WEEK; #31 LAST YEAR; SCORE: 47.9
32. One Direction, "Little Things" [VIDEO]
    #3, ONE WEEK; SCORE: 47.8
33. Kerrie Roberts, "Finally Home" [AUDIO]
    #1, JULY 2012; SCORE: 47.1
34. Emmanuelle, "Happy" [VIDEO]
    #1, ONE WEEK; SCORE: 45.9
35. Avril Lavigne, "How You Remind Me" [BUY]
    #1, TWO WEEKS; SCORE: 44.8
36. Jessica Sanchez, "Change Nothing" [BUY]
    #2, ONE WEEK; SCORE: 44.6
37. Big Daddy Weave, "Redeemed" [VIDEO]
    #4, ONE WEEK; SCORE: 44.4
38. B.Reith, "Simple Days" [LYRIC VIDEO]
    #5, ONE WEEK; SCORE: 44.2
39. The Cab, "Endlessly" [VIDEO]
    #7, ONE WEEK; SCORE: 43.8
40. Simple Plan feat. Sean Paul, "Summer Paradise" [VIDEO]
    #5, ONE WEEK; SCORE: 43.7