US Singles Chart

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1952 In 1952 there were 3 different charts in the United States – Best sellers in stores, Most played by DJs, Most played in Jukeboxes. This timeline uses data from the Best Sellers in Stores chart. 1952 (5th January) Cry – Johnnie Ray … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1953 In 1953 there were 3 different charts in the United States – Best sellers in stores, Most played by DJs, Most played in Jukeboxes. This timeline uses data from the Best Sellers in Stores chart. See also: UK No 1 Singles 1953 … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1954 In 1955 there were 3 different charts in the United States – Best sellers in stores, Most played by DJs, Most played in Jukeboxes. This timeline uses data from the Best Sellers in Stores chart. See also: UK No 1 Singles 1954 … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1955 In 1955 there were 3 different charts in the United States – Best sellers in stores, Most played by DJs, Most played in Jukeboxes. This timeline uses data from the Best Sellers in Stores chart. See also: UK No 1 Singles 1955 … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1956 In 1956 there were 4 different charts in the United States – Best sellers in stores, Most played by DJs, Most played in Jukeboxes and a Top 100 which combined those charts. This timeline uses data from the Top 100 chart. See … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1957 In 1957 there were 4 different charts in the United States – Best sellers in stores, Most played by DJs, Most played in Jukeboxes and a Top 100 which combined those charts. This timeline uses data from the Top 100 chart. On … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1958 Prior to 4th August 1958, there had been three separate charts – Best sellers in stores, Most played by DJs and a Top 100 which combined sales, airplay and jukebox play. This timeline uses data from the Top 100 chart to 4th … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1959 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1959 1959 (5th January) The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late) – The Chipmunks with David Seville 1959 (12th January) The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late) – The Chipmunks with David Seville 1959 (19th January) … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1960 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1960 1960 (4th January) El Paso – Marty Robbins 1960 (11th January) El Paso – Marty Robbins 1960 (18th January) Running Bear – Johnny Preston 1960 (25th January) Running Bear – Johnny Preston 1960 (1st February) … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1961 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1961 1961 (2nd January) Are You Lonesome Tonight? – Elvis Presley 1961 (9th January) Wonderland by Night – Bert Kaempfert 1961 (16th January) Wonderland by Night – Bert Kaempfert 1961 (23rd January) Wonderland by Night – … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1962 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1962 Please note: Billboard changed the date of the charts from a Monday back to a Saturday. They had been issued on a Monday from 1957. 1962 (6th January) The Lion Sleeps Tonight – The Tokens … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1963 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1963 1963 (5th January) Telstar – The Tornados 1963 (12th January) Go Away Little Girl – Steve Lawrence 1963 (19th January) Go Away Little Girl – Steve Lawrence 1963 (26th January) Walk Right In – The … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1964 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1964 1964 (4th January) There! I’ve Said It Again – Bobby Vinton 1964 (11th January) There! I’ve Said It Again – Bobby Vinton 1964 (18th January) There! I’ve Said It Again – Bobby Vinton 1964 (25th … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1965 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1965 1965 (2nd January) I Feel Fine – The Beatles 1965 (9th January) I Feel Fine – The Beatles 1965 (16th January) Come See About Me – The Supremes 1965 (23rd January) Downtown – Petula Clark … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1966 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1966 1966 (1st January) The Sound of Silence – Simon & Garfunkel 1966 (8th January) We Can Work it Out – The Beatles 1966 (15th January) We Can Work it Out – The Beatles 1966 (22nd … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1967 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1967 1967 (7th January) I’m A Believer – The Monkees 1967 (14th January) I’m A Believer – The Monkees 1967 (21st January) I’m A Believer – The Monkees 1967 (28th January) I’m A Believer – The … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1968 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1968 1968 (6th January) Hello, Goodbye – The Beatles 1968 (13th January) Hello, Goodbye – The Beatles 1968 (20th January) Judy in Disguise (With Glasses) – john Fred and His Playboy Band 1968 (27th January) Judy … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1969 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1969 1969 (4th January) I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye 1969 (11th January) I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye 1969 (18th January) I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1970 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1970 1970 (3rd January) Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head – B J Thomas 1970 (10th January) Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head – B J Thomas 1970 (17th January) Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head … Read more

This timeline details the weekly US No 1 singles for 1971 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1971 1971 (2nd January) My Sweet Lord/Isn’t It a Pity – George Harrison 1971 (9th January) My Sweet Lord/Isn’t It a Pity – George Harrison 1971 (16th January) My Sweet Lord/Isn’t It a Pity – George Harrison 1971 … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1972 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1972 1972 (1st January) Brand New Key – Melanie 1972 (8th January) Brand New Key – Melanie 1972 (15th January) American Pie – Don McLean 1972 (22nd January) American Pie – Don McLean 1972 (29th January) … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1974 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1974 1974 (5th January) Time in a Bottle – Jim Croce 1974 (12th January) The Joker – The Steve Miller Band 1974 (19th January) Show and Tell – Al Wilson 1974 (26th January) You’re Sixteen – … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1975 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1975 1975 (4th January) Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds – Elton John 1975 (11th January) Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds – Elton John 1975 (18th January) Mandy – Barry Manilow 1975 (25th January) Please … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1976 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1976 1976 (3rd January) Saturday Night – Bay City Rollers 1976 (10th January) Convoy – C W McCall 1976 (17th January) I Write the Songs – Barry Manilow 1976 (24th January) Theme from Mahogany (Do You … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1977 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1977 1977 (1st January) Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright) – Rod Stewart 1977 (8th January) You Don’t Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) – Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr 1977 … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1978 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1978 1978 (7th January) How Deep is Your Love – The Bee Gees 1978 (14th January) Baby Come Back – Player 1978 (21st January) Baby Come Back – Player 1978 (28th January) Baby Come Back – … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1979 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1979 1979 (6th January) Too Much Heaven – The Bee Gees 1979 (13th January) Too Much Heaven – The Bee Gees 1979 (20th January) Le Freak – Chic 1979 (27th January) Le Freak – Chic 1979 … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 2021 See also: UK No 1 Singles 2021 2021 (1st January) All I Want For Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey 2021 (8th January) Mood – 24kGoldn Featuring Iann Dior 2021 (15th January) Mood – 24kGoldn Featuring Iann Dior 2021 (22nd January) Drivers … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1980 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1980 1980 (5th January) Please Don’t Go – KC and the Sunshine Band 1980 (12th January) Escape (The Pina Colada Song) – Rupert Holmes 1980 (19th January) Rock With You – Michael Jackson 1980 (26th January) … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1981 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1981 1981 (3rd January) (Just Like) Starting Over – John Lennon 1981 (10th January) (Just Like) Starting Over – John Lennon 1981 (17th January) (Just Like) Starting Over – John Lennon 1981 (24th January) (Just Like) … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1982 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1982 1982 (2nd January) Physical – Olivia Newton-John 1982 (9th January) Physical – Olivia Newton-John 1982 (16th January) Physical – Olivia Newton-John 1982 (23rd January) Physical – Olivia Newton-John 1982 (30th January) I Can’t Go For … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1983 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1983 1983 (1st January) Maneater – Daryl Hall and John Oates 1983 (8th January) Maneater – Daryl Hall and John Oates 1983 (15th January) Down Under – Men at Work 1983 (22nd January) Down Under – … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1984 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1984 1984 (7th January) Say Say Say – Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson 1984 (14th January) Say Say Say – Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson 1984 (21st January) Owner of a Lonely Heart – Yes 1984 … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1985 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1985 1985 (5th January) Like a Virgin – Madonna 1985 (12th January) Like a Virgin – Madonna 1985 (19th January) Like a Virgin – Madonna 1985 (26th January) Like a Virgin – Madonna 1985 (2nd February) … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1986 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1986 1986 (4th January) Say You, Say Me – Lionel Richie 1986 (11th January) Say You, Say Me – Lionel Richie 1986 (18th January) That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne and Friends 1986 (25th January) … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1987 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1987 1987 (3rd January) Walk Like an Egyptian – The Bangles 1987 (10th January) Walk Like an Egyptian – The Bangles 1987 (17th January) Shake You Down – Gregory Abbott 1987 (24th January) At This Moment … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1988 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1988 1988 (2nd January) Faith – George Michael 1988 (9th January) So Emotional – Whitney Houston 1988 (16th January) Got My Mind Set On You – George Harrison 1988 (23rd January) The Way You Make Me … Read more

This timeline details the weekly No 1 singles in the US for 1989 See also: UK No 1 Singles 1989 1989 (7th January) Every Rose Has Its Thorn – Poison 1989 (14th January) My Prerogative – Bobby Brown 1989 (21st January) Two Hearts – Phil Collins 1989 (28th January) Two Hearts – Phil Collins 1989 … Read more