The Most Played Songs on My iPhone: A Deep Dive into Top Tracks

Have you ever wondered about the most played songs on your iPhone? For me, understanding my music habits has been an interesting challenge, as the song play counts on my devices sometimes contradict each other. This article delves into the top played songs on my iPhone, exploring the data I've gathered from my various devices and the reasons behind my song preferences.

iPhone Plays vs. iTunes Mac Library

Recently, I reset my Windows library, so there aren't any play counts to speak of for my songs on there. On my Mac, however, the situation is quite different. The leading contenders in the 'tunes war' on my Mac are:

Can’t Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon (129 plays) Old Time Rock and Roll by Bob Seger (129 plays)

I was honestly surprised by the low play count because both these tracks are staples in my music library. They make it onto every playlist, which is why these songs are so close in the race.

Other Notable Mentions

In my Mac library, there are a few other songs that frequent the top played list:

At The Chime Of A City Clock by Nick Drake (43 plays) Have You Ever Seen the Rain by CCR Three You're Killing Me! Mmm Lady Darbanville by Cat Stevens Dear Prudence by The Beatles 10 Years Gone by Led Zeppelin Cant Explain by The Who Hysteria by Def Leppard

Interestingly, there's even an inclusion of a Hans Zimmer piece, Time (221 plays). My favorite song, however, has a play count of 110. It appears that the song I play the most often isn't necessarily the one with the highest play count.

Old iPod Discoveries

To really understand which song I play the most, I had to go back to my old iPod. Surprisingly, it was Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston that topped the chart, with a play count of 6,332. While that's a notable number, I tend to drift towards different artists depending on my mood and the time of day. Thus, my current music landscape is a fusion of various artists and genres.

Other Devices in the Mix

My iPad and iPhone are also part of the music ecosystem. My iPad's iTunes seems to sync play counts, showing tracks like:

Changes by Hans Zimmer (221 plays) Beautiful Girls by Sean Kingston (6,332 plays) Time by Hans Zimmer (221 plays)

While my favorite song, Beautiful Girls, tops the charts, I also manage to squeeze in a few more tracks from different artists, such as:

Who’s Ready to Party (Fred Figglehorn) Cherry Bomb (NCT 127) Boss Black on Black Go (NCT U) OMG Blackpink (NCT Dream) Whistle (BTS) Tear (BTS) Chewing Gum (Seventeen) OMG (NCT Dream)

And a couple of Childish Gambino songs. These tracks reflect a mix of my interests, from classic rock to K-pop, and everything in between.

Which Song Have More Downloads on Smartphones?

After analyzing my music habits on multiple devices, I decided to refine my question. The initial question of, "What is the most played song on your iPhone?" isn't entirely accurate because it doesn't account for downloads. A smarter question would be, "Which song has the most downloads on smartphones?" This would give a better reflection of the actual music consumption patterns.

Favorite Song on My Samsung S9

Turning to my Samsung S9 phone, the most played song is Rock of All Ages by Badfinger (1969). This is a great example of how a song can become deeply ingrained in one's daily life. I’ve set the great opening lead guitar run as my ringtone, so I hear it multiple times every day. It's now one of my all-time favorite rock songs. It's important to note that when checking for downloads or plays on other devices, it's essential to ensure you're looking at the studio version, especially if the song is old.

So, if you're curious about your favorite songs on your iPhone or other devices, take some time to explore the data. Understanding your music habits can be a fascinating journey and might even reveal hidden preferences or missed favorites.