Billboard Hot 100: All-Time Top 100 Songs

When Billboard introduced weekly music charts in 1940, there were sales charts and there were airplay charts. These separate charts measuring the popularity of singles continued going their separate ways until Aug. 4, 1958, when Billboard introduced the first chart that blended sales and airplay data. Named the "Hot 100," it has continued to this day, known around the world for being the definitive U.S. singles weekly report. As someone once said, "It ain't No. 1 until it's No. 1 in Billboard."

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In celebration of the 55th anniversary of the Hot 100, here is an updated list of the top 100 songs in the tally's history, ranked in order of chart performance. The 55th anniversary edition of the Hot 100 All-Time Top Songs chart is based on actual performance on the weekly Billboard Hot 100, since the chart’s inception in August 1958 through the July 27, 2013, ranking. Songs are ranked based on an inverse point system, with weeks at No. 1 earning the greatest value and weeks at No. 100 earning the least. Due to changes in chart methodology over the Hot 100's 55 years (i.e., the inclusion of Nielsen Entertainment airplay monitoring and point-of-sales tracking and the recent inclusion of streaming data, among earlier modifications), certain eras are weighted differently to account for chart turnover rates over various periods.

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Here are the Top 100 hits of all-time:
  1. The Twist by Chubby Checker (1960, no. 1 for 3 weeks)
  2. Smooth by Santana feat. Rob Thomas (1999, no. 1 for 12 weeks)
  3. Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin (1959, no. 1 for 9 weeks)
  4. How Do I Live by LeAnn Rimes (1997, peaked at no. 2, stayed for 69 weeks on the chart)
  5. Party Rock Anthem by LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett and GoonRock (2011, no. 1 for 6 weeks)
  6. I Gotta Feeling by The Black Eyed Peas (2009, no. 1 for 14 weeks)
  7. Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) by Los Del Rio (1996, no. 1 for 14 weeks)
  8. Physical by Olivia Newton-John (1981, no. 1 for 10 weeks)
  9. You Light Up My Life by Debby Boone (1977, no. 1 for 10 weeks)
  10. Hey Jude by The Beatles (1968, no. 1 for 9 weeks)
  11. We Belong Together by Mariah Carey (2005, no. 1 for 14 weeks)
  12. Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton (1996, no. 1 for 11 weeks)
  13. Yeah! by Usher feat. Lil Jon and Ludacris (2004, no. 1 for 12 weeks)
  14. Bette Davis Eyes by Kim Carnes (1981, no. 1 for 9 weeks)
  15. Endless Love by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie (1981, no. 1 for 9 weeks)
  16. Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright) by Rod Stewart (1976, no. 1 for 8 weeks)
  17. You Were Meant for Me / Foolish Games by Jewel (1997, no. 2 / no. 7, stayed for 65 weeks on the chart)
  18. (Everything I Do) I Do It for You by Bryan Adams (1991, no. 1 for 7 weeks)
  19. I'll Make Love to You by Boyz II Men (1994, no. 1 for 14 weeks)
  20. The Theme from 'A Summer Place' by Percy Faith (1960, no. 1 for 9 weeks)
  21. Le Freak by Chic (1978, no. 1 for 6 weeks)
  22. How Deep Is Your Love by The Bee Gees (1977, no. 1 for 3 weeks)
  23. Eye of the Tiger by Survivor (1982, no. 1 for 6 weeks)
  24. We Found Love by Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris (2011, no. 1 for 10 weeks)
  25. Low by Flo Rida feat. T-Pain (2008, no. 1 for 10 weeks)
  26. I Just Want to Be Your Everything by Andy Gibb (1997, no. 1 for 4 weeks)
  27. Too Close by Next (1998, no. 1 for 5 weeks)
  28. Every Breath You Take by The Police (1983, no. 1 for 8 weeks) 
  29. Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye feat. Kimbra (2012, no. 1 for 8 weeks)
  30. Flashdance...What a Feeling by Irene Cara (1983, no. 1 for 6 weeks)
  31. Rolling in the Deep by Adele (2011, no. 1 for 7 weeks)
  32. Tossin' and Turnin' by Bobby Lewis (1961, no. 1 for 7 weeks)
  33. The Battle of New Orleans by Johnny Horton (1959, no. 1 for 6 weeks)
  34. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men (1995, no. 1 for 16 weeks)
  35. Truly, Madly, Deeply by Savage Garden (1998, no. 1 for 2 weeks)
  36. Silly Love Songs by Wings (1976, no. 1 for 5 weeks)
  37. Let's Get It On by Marvin Gaye (1973, no. 1 for 2 weeks)
  38. Night Fever by The Bee Gees (1978, no. 1 for 8 weeks)
  39. Another One Bites the Dust by Queen (1980, no. 1 for 3 weeks)
  40. Say, Say, Say by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson (1983, no. 1 for 6 weeks)
  41. How You Remind Me by Nickelback (2001, no. 1 for 4 weeks)
  42. Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree by Dawn feat. Tony Orlando (1973, no. 1 for 4 weeks)
  43. It's All in the Game by Tommy Edwards (1958, no. 1 for 6 weeks)
  44. I Want to Hold Your Hand by The Beatles (1964, no. 1 for 7 weeks)
  45. Shadow Dancing by Andy Gibb (1978, no. 1 for 7 weeks)
  46. Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepsen (2012, no. 1 for 9 weeks)
  47. Candle in the Wind 1997 / Something About the Way You Look Tonight by Elton John (1997, no. 1 for 14 weeks)
  48. No One by Alicia Keys (2007, no. 1 for 5 weeks)
  49. I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston (1992, no. 1 for 14 weeks)
  50. End of the Road by Boyz II Men (1992, no. 1 for 13 weeks)
  51. Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas (2009, no. 1 for 12 weeks)
  52. Call Me by Blondie (1980, no. 1 for 6 weeks)
  53. Let Me Love You by Mario (2005, no. 1 for 9 weeks)
  54. Stayin' Alive by The Bee Gees (1978, no. 1 for 4 weeks)
  55. Lady by Kenny Rogers (1980, no. 1 for 6 weeks)
  56. Tik Tok by Ke$ha (2010, no. 1 for 9 weeks)
  57. I'm a Believer by The Monkees (1966, no. 1 for 7 weeks)
  58. Gold Digger by Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx (2005, no. 1 for 10 weeks)
  59. Apologize by Timbaland feat. OneRepublic (2007, no. 2)
  60. The Sign by Ace of Base (1994, no. 1 for 6 weeks)
  61. Centerfold by J. Geils Band (1982, no. 1 for 6 weeks)
  62. (Just Like) Starting Over by John Lennon (1980, no. 1 for 5 weeks)
  63. The Boy Is Mine by Brandy and Monica (1998, no. 1 for 13 weeks)
  64. Because I Love You (The Postman Song) by Stevie B (1990, no. 1 for 4 weeks)
  65. I Love Rock 'n Roll by Joan Jett and The Blackhearts (1982, no. 1 for 7 weeks)
  66. Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In by The 5th Dimension (1969, no. 1 for 6 weeks)
  67. Whoomp! (There It Is) by Tag Team (1992, no. 2)
  68. Moves Like Jagger by Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera (2011, no. 1 for 4 weeks)
  69. Ebony and Ivory by Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder (1982, no. 1 for 7 weeks)
  70. Rush Rush by Paula Abdul (1991, no. 1 for 5 weeks)
  71. That's What Friends Are For by Dionne and Friends (1986, no. 1 for 4 weeks)
  72. Upside Down by Diana Ross (1980, no. 1 for 4 weeks)
  73. Sugar, Sugar by The Archies (1969, no. 1 for 4 weeks)
  74. Just the Way You Are by Bruno Mars (2010, no. 1 for 4 weeks)
  75. Dilemma by Nelly feat. Kelly Rowland (2002, no. 1 for 10 weeks)
  76. I Heard It Through the Grapevine by Marvin Gaye (1968, no. 1 for 7 weeks)
  77. You're Still the One by Shania Twain (1998, no. 2, stayed for 42 weeks on the chart)
  78. Hot Stuff by Donna Summer (1979, no. 1 for 3 weeks)
  79. Gangsta's Paradise by Coolio feat. L.V. (1995, no. 1 for 3 weeks)
  80. Abracadabra by The Steve Miller Band (1982, no. 1 for 2 weeks)
  81. Billie Jean by Michael Jackson (1983, no. 1 for 7 weeks)
  82. You're So Vain by Carly Simon (1973, no. 1 for 3 weeks)
  83. Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry (1976, no. 1 for 3 weeks)
  84. Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie (1985, no. 1 for 4 weeks)
  85. My Sharona by The Knack (1979, no. 1 for 6 weeks)
  86. All Night Long (All Night) by Lionel Richie (1983, no. 1 for 4 weeks)
  87. Nothing Compares 2 U by Sinead O'Connor (1990, no. 1 for 4 weeks)
  88. I Swear by All-4-One (1994, no. 1 for 11 weeks)
  89. Family Affair by Mary J. Blige (2001, no. 1 for 6 weeks)
  90. Waiting for a Girl Like You by Foreigner (1981, no. 2)
  91. Are You Lonesome To-Night? by Elvis Presley (1960, no. 1 for 6 weeks)
  92. Killing Me Softly With His Song by Roberta Flack (1973, no. 1 for 5 weeks)
  93. Hurts So Good by John Cougar (1982, no. 2)
  94. I'll Be Missing You by Puff Daddy and Faith Evans feat. 112 (1997, no. 1 for 11 weeks)
  95. Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head by B.J. Thomas (1970, no. 1 for 4 weeks)
  96. Another Day in Paradise by Phil Collins (1989, no. 1 for 4 weeks)
  97. One More Night by Maroon 5 (2012, no. 1 for 9 weeks)
  98. Best of My Love by Emotions (1997, no. 1 for 5 weeks)
  99. We Are Young by fun. feat. Janelle Monae (2012, no. 1 for 6 weeks)
  100. You Make Me Wanna... by Usher (1997, no. 2, stayed on the chart for 47 weeks)
So did your favorite song make it to Billboard's Top 100 Songs of All-Time?

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xoxo Nash

Nash Frias

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