The Singles Scene

Lately singles by unknowns have been bursting out of nowhere and into the Top 10 of the Times’ Southern California chart. H Town’s top-ranked “Knockin’ Da Boots” is one; Robin S’s “Show Me Love” (No. 5) is another. Now comes Tag Team’s “Whoomp! (There It Is),” which entered at No. 16 and should climb into the Top 10 next week. On the country chart, Wynonna Judd’s “Tell Me Why” will probably reign until Billy Ray Cyrus’ new one arrives at the end of the month. Rod Stewart’s “Unplugged . . . and Seated” had another strong week on the pop album chart, remaining at No. 2, defying doubters who predicted it would sink like an anchor after the first week.

TOP 10 ALBUMS

Title, Artist (National Rank) Last Week 1 janet., Janet Jackson (1) 1 2 Unplugged...and Seated, Rod Stewart (2) 2 3 The Chronic, Dr. Dre (3) 8 4 Kamakiriad, Donald Fagen (14) 3 5 Ten Summoner’s Tales, Sting (12) 7 6 Breathless, Kenny G (5) 6 7 The Bodyguard, soundtrack (4) 5 8 Love Deluxe, Sade (18) 4 9 Sliver, soundtrack (23) -- 10 Duran Duran, Duran Duran (21) 13

TOP 10 SINGLES

Title, Artist (National Rank) Last Week 1 Knockin’ Da Boots, H Town (1) 1 2 That’s the Way..., Janet Jackson (2) 2 3 Dre Day, Dr. Dre (5) 4 4 Weak, SWV (3) 5 5 Show Me Love, Robin S (11) 3 6 Have I Told You Lately, Rod Stewart (6) 8 7 Can’t Help Falling in Love, UB40 (16) 7 8 Six Feet Deep, Geto Boys (22) 6 9 Come Undone, Duran Duran (15) 13 10 Nuthin’ But a “G” Thang, Dr. Dre (10) 9

TOP 10 COUNTRY ALBUMS

Title, Artist (National Rank) Last Week 1 Tell Me Why, Wynonna (1) 1 2 Pure Country, George Strait (2) 2 3 Some Gave All, Billy Ray Cyrus (5) 5 4 This Time, Dwight Yoakam (7) 3 5 Brand New Man, Brooks and Dunn (12) 8 6 It’s Your Call, Reba McEntire (6) 7 7 Hard Workin’ Man, Brooks and Dunn (3) 4 8 Life’s a Dance, John M. Montgomery (4) 6 9 The Chase, Garth Brooks (8) 10 10 Come On..., Mary-Chapin Carpenter (11) 9

Source: SoundScan Inc., for week of June 6