As of October 2023, the rap song that held the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the longest duration is "Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus. The track spent 19 consecutive weeks at number one in 2019, breaking multiple records and becoming a cultural phenomenon. Its unique blend of country and hip-hop elements contributed to its widespread appeal and success.
Pink Floyd's the Dark Side of the Moon was on the charts for 741 weeks. A very, very, very long time.BUT-the song that was number one for the longest time was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men in 1995 at 16 weeks.
"Penny Lane", before it was knocked out of the top spot by "Happy Together" by The Turtles.
On the week of February 28, 1995, the number one song in the United States was 'Take a Bow' by Madonna. It held the number one spot for seven weeks.
Top three number 1 hits of 1973Tony Orlando and Dawn had the number 1 hit song for the year 1973 with the song "Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round The Ole Oak Tree" the song held the number one spot on the charts from April 15 - May 12 1973. Jim Croce had the number two song for the year 1973 with "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" the song held the numbr 1 spot from December 23 1973 - January 5 1974. Roberta Flack had the number three song for the year with "Killing Me Softly With His Song" The song was number 1 from February 18 - March 17 1973.
Boom Boom Pow" was released as the lead single on March 10, 2009. It reached the top spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, making it the groups first number-one song in America. It stayed at the top spot for twelve consecutive weeks, making it the second longest-running single to stay atop the chart in 2009. Also reached number one in Australia and the UK Singles Chart. The song garnered a nomination for Best Dance Recording on December 2, 2009.I Gotta Feeling" was released as the second single on June 16, 2009. It replaced "Boom Boom Pow" as the number-one song in America. This made the Black Eyed Peas the fourth group to replace themselves at number-one in the charts history. "I Gotta Feeling" remained at the top spot for fourteen consecutive weeks, making it the longest-running single to stay atop the chart in 2009. This song helped the group break many records. The song also reached number one in Australia and the United Kingdom. The song earned nominations for Record of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals on December 2, 2009.
The longest playing time for a British No. 1 record is "Hey Jude" by The Beatles, which runs for 7 minutes and 11 seconds. The song held the top spot for two weeks in 1968.
The longest single song to stay at number one on the Billboard charts was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men during 1995-1996. It was in the top spot for sixteen weeks.
Pink Floyd's the Dark Side of the Moon was on the charts for 741 weeks. A very, very, very long time.BUT-the song that was number one for the longest time was One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men in 1995 at 16 weeks.
"Penny Lane", before it was knocked out of the top spot by "Happy Together" by The Turtles.
On the week of February 28, 1995, the number one song in the United States was 'Take a Bow' by Madonna. It held the number one spot for seven weeks.
The song "Get Back" held the number one spot in the United Kingdom in the week ending Wednesday April 23, 1969, and in the United States on the week ending Saturday May 24, 1969.
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Top three number 1 hits of 1973Tony Orlando and Dawn had the number 1 hit song for the year 1973 with the song "Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round The Ole Oak Tree" the song held the number one spot on the charts from April 15 - May 12 1973. Jim Croce had the number two song for the year 1973 with "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" the song held the numbr 1 spot from December 23 1973 - January 5 1974. Roberta Flack had the number three song for the year with "Killing Me Softly With His Song" The song was number 1 from February 18 - March 17 1973.
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Boom Boom Pow" was released as the lead single on March 10, 2009. It reached the top spot on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, making it the groups first number-one song in America. It stayed at the top spot for twelve consecutive weeks, making it the second longest-running single to stay atop the chart in 2009. Also reached number one in Australia and the UK Singles Chart. The song garnered a nomination for Best Dance Recording on December 2, 2009.I Gotta Feeling" was released as the second single on June 16, 2009. It replaced "Boom Boom Pow" as the number-one song in America. This made the Black Eyed Peas the fourth group to replace themselves at number-one in the charts history. "I Gotta Feeling" remained at the top spot for fourteen consecutive weeks, making it the longest-running single to stay atop the chart in 2009. This song helped the group break many records. The song also reached number one in Australia and the United Kingdom. The song earned nominations for Record of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals on December 2, 2009.
The Great Red Spot
the biggest selling song that year was "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John. It was also the biggest selling song of that decade!.