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In 1945, the Andrews Sisters enjoyed one of their biggest songs, the pre-rock era track “Rum and Coca-Cola.” (Coca-Cola hit the marketplace in 1886; notably, eight years before Billboard, whose own ...
In spring 1958, Francis’ version of “Who’s Sorry Now,” originally a hit for multiple artists in the 1920s, rose to No. 4 on Billboard’s Top 100 chart. Upon the Hot 100’s start, “My Happiness” became ...
This week's Contenders looks at the 'KPop Demon Hunters' soundtrack, which already has three top 10 hits on the Hot 100 and may soon add a fourth.
Creedence Clearwater Revival had five No. 2 Hot 100 hits without ever reaching No. 1. Here’s what blocked their path to the top spot.
Billy Joel introduced himself to the Billboard Hot 100 with the eventual classic, and one of his signature songs, "Piano Man," which hit No. 25 in April 1974. He landed his first No. 1 in July 1980 ...
Connie Francis' legacy on Billboard's charts predates the Aug. 4, 1958, inception of the Billboard Hot 100. Once the chart originated, her dominance continued, as she scored historic No. 1s and linked ...