Music Charts

What movie star had a hit with “Respect Yourself” in 1987?

What movie star had a hit with “Respect Yourself” in 1987?

There are very few people who can do more than one thing really well. Deion Sanders. Shohei Ohtani. Jennifer Lopez. Will Smith. Bo Jackson. It's a small list — but every now and then, there's a little hint of a hidden talent. A brief moment where it seems that anything is...

What was the number one song in August of 1983?

What was the number one song in August of 1983?

The Billboard Hot 100 was first published in 1958 with Ricky Nelson's "Poor Little Fool" at the top. But I'll bet you anything that Billboard did not anticipate the glittery pop music that was to dominate their charts when the 1980s came along. As a barometer for tracking the hottest...

Who did Nirvana knock out of the top spot when they hit no. 1?

Who did Nirvana knock out of the top spot when they hit no. 1?

I’m not sure how exactly to impart upon kids today just how shocking it was when Nirvana — the grungy, punky, antithesis of pop, loud band from the Pacific NorthWest — reached no. 1 on the Billboard charts. Given the number of Nirvana shirts I see teenagers wearing these days, it...

How many no. 1 Hot Country Songs does Garth Brooks have?

How many no. 1 Hot Country Songs does Garth Brooks have?

It doesn’t matter where you are, what you’re wearing, or what time of day it is — if “Friends in Low Places” comes on, every single person — old ladies, infants, social media influencers — sings along. That’s the kind of popularity Garth Brooks enjoys — and for good reason. His...

What was the first heavy metal album to hit no. 1?

What was the first heavy metal album to hit no. 1?

A few years ago I caught Slayer on one of their "farewell" tours. It was sort of a mini-festival, with like 5 metal bands spanning multiple eras and subgenres. And as much as I do like a couple of Slayer albums, I realized one thing: I am not that metal....

What was the best-selling rock album from the 90s?

What was the best-selling rock album from the 90s?

Sometimes I think Spotify is pretty novel, but then I remember when I signed up for Columbia House. 5 CDs for a penny! Then forget to cancel and buy three more CDs for $80 each. Spotify is really just a glorified, if somewhat less malicious, mail-subscription music company. The five...