List of "Billboard's" #1 Pop Singles

[Max]

I thought it would be interesting to list all of the #1 singles that topped the weekly "Billboard" Magazine Pop Chart. Before I begin this list, there are some things that I need to mention:

*The source of this information is the 5th edition of "The 'Billboard' Book of Number One Hits" by Fred Bronson. I would strongly recommend this book for anyone who likes pop music, since each #1 song gets a full page of detail devoted to it and its artist (along with a picture of the artist on each page).

*The list of #1 singles will begin in 1955 and end in 2003.

*Because this list is very long, it will take quite a while for me to complete it.

*After each song title and its artist is listed, a parentheses will appear that lists how many weeks the song spent at #1 and a corresponding date. Specifically, the format of the parentheses will look like this: (# of weeks the song spent at #1, corresponding date). First, keep in mind that the weeks a song spent at #1 may not necessarily be consecutive. And, by "corresponding date," I am referring to the date of the week that the single first peeked at #1. This date is always a Saturday, and it represents the week ENDED on that particular date.

To further ease the confusion about what the figures in the parentheses mean, look at the following examples:

Example #1:

1955:

(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock--Bill Haley & His Comets (8 weeks, July 9)

What the figures in the parentheses tell you is the following. First, this song spent 8 weeks at #1 (although all 8 weeks might not have necessarily been consecutive). Second, this single first peaked at #1 on the week ending Saturday, July 9 (1955).

Example #2:

1957:

Too Much--Elvis Presley (3 weeks, February 9)

What the figures in the parentheses tell you is the following. First, this song spent 3 weeks at #1 (although all 3 weeks might not have necessarily been consecutive). Second, this single first peaked at #1 on the week ending Saturday, February 9 (1957).

And now, here is the list:

1955:

1. (We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock--Bill Haley & His Comets (8 weeks, July 9)*

2. The Yellow Rose of Texas--Mitch Miller (6 weeks, September 3)

3. Love Is a Many Splendored Thing--The Four Aces (2 weeks, October 8)

4. Autumn Leaves--Roger Williams (4 weeks, October 29)

5. Sixteen Tons--Tennessee Ernie Ford (7 weeks, November 26)

*(Note: The reason why this list starts with "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock," as opposed to starting at the very beginning of 1955, is because the author wanted to start with the very first rock 'n' roll song that peaked at #1. While "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock" is definately not the first rock 'n' roll record, it is the first rock 'n' roll song to peak at #1.)

1956:

6. Memories Are Made of This--Dean Martin (5 weeks, January 14)

7. Rock and Roll Waltz--Kay Starr (1 week, February 18)

8. Lisbon Antigua--Nelson Riddle (4 weeks, February 25)

9. Poor People of Paris--Les Baxter (4 weeks, March 24)

10. Heartbreak Hotel--Elvis Presley (8 weeks, April 21)

11. The Wayward Wind--Gogi Grant (6 weeks, June 16)

12. I Want You, I Need You, I Love You--Elvis Presley (1 week, July 28)

13. My Prayer--The Platters (2 weeks, August 4)

14. Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog--Elvis Presley (11 weeks, August 18)

15. Love Me Tender--Elvis Presley (5 weeks, November 3)

16. Singing the Blues--Guy Mitchell (9 weeks, December 8)

1957:

17. Too Much--Elvis Presley (3 weeks, February 9)

18. Young Love--Tab Hunter (4 weeks, March 2)

19. Party Doll--Buddy Knox (1 week, March 30)

20. Round and Round--Perry Como (1 week, April 6)

21. All Shook Up--Elvis Presley (8 weeks, April 13)

22. Love Letters in the Sand--Pat Boone (5 weeks, June 3)

23. (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear--Elvis Presley (7 weeks, July 8)

24. Tammy--Debbie Reynolds (3 weeks, August 26)

25. Diana--Paul Anka (1 week, September 9)

26. That'll Be the Day--The Crickets (1 week, September 23)

27. Honeycomb--Jimmie Rodgers (2 weeks, September 30)

28. Wake Up Little Susie--The Everly Brothers (1 week, October 14)

29. Jailhouse Rock/Treat Me Nice--Elvis Presley (7 weeks, October 21)

30. You Send Me--Sam Cooke (2 weeks, December 2)

31. April Love--Pat Boone (2 weeks, December 23)

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1958:

32. At the Hop--Danny & the Juniors (5 weeks, January 6)

33. Don't/I Beg of You--Elvis Presley (5 weeks, February 10)

34. Tequila--The Champs (5 weeks, March 17)

35. Twilight Time--The Platters (1 week, April 21)

36. Witch Doctor--David Seville (2 weeks, April 28)

37. All I Have to Do Is Dream--The Everly Brothers (4 weeks, May 12)

38. The Purple People Eater--Sheb Wooley (6 weeks, June 9)

39. Hard Headed Woman--Elvis Presley (2 weeks, July 21)

40. Poor Little Fool--Ricky Nelson (2 weeks, August 4)

41. Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto di Blu)--Domenico Modugno (6 weeks, August 18)

42. Little Star--The Elegants (1 week, August 25)

43. It's All in the Game--Tommy Edwards (6 weeks, September 29)

44. It's Only Make Believe--Conway Twitty (2 weeks, November 10)

45. Tom Dooley--The Kingston Trio (1 week, November 17)

46. To Know Him Is to Love Him--The Teddy Bears (3 weeks, December 1)

47. The Chipmunk Song--The Chipmunks with David Seville (4 weeks, December 22)

1959:

48. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes--The Platters (3 weeks, January 19)

49. Stagger Lee--Lloyd Price (4 weeks, February 9)

50. Venus--Frankie Avalon (5 weeks, March 9)

51. Come Softly to Me--The Fleetwoods (4 weeks, April 13)

52. The Happy Organ--Dave "Baby" Cortez (1 week, May 11)

53. Kansas City--Wilbert Harrison (2 weeks, May 18)

54. The Battle of New Orleans--Johnny Horton (6 weeks, June 1)

55. Lonely Boy--Paul Anka (4 weeks, July 13)

56. A Big Hunk O' Love--Elvis Presley (2 weeks, August 10)

57. The Three Bells--The Browns (4 weeks, August 24)

58. Sleep Walk--Santo & Johnny (2 weeks, September 21)

59. Mack the Knife--Bobby Darin (9 weeks, October 5)

60. Mr. Blue--The Fleetwoods (1 week, November 16)

61. Heartaches by the Number--Guy Mitchell (2 weeks, December 14)

62. Why--Frankie Avalon (1 week, December 28)

1960:

63. El Paso--Marty Robbins (2 weeks, January 4)

64. Running Bear--Johnny Preston (3 weeks, January 18)

65. Teen Angel--Mark Dinning (2 weeks, February 8)

66. Theme from "A Summer Place"--Percy Faith (9 weeks, February 22)

67. Stuck on You--Elvis Presley (4 weeks, April 25)

68. Cathy's Clown--The Everly Brothers (5 weeks, May 23)

69. Everybody's Somebody's Fool--Connie Francis (2 weeks, June 27)

70. Alley-Oop--The Hollywood Argyles (1 week, July 11)

71. I'm Sorry--Brenda Lee (3 weeks, July 18)

72. Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini--Brian Hyland (1 week, August 8)

73. It's Now or Never--Elvis Presley (5 weeks, August 15)

74. The Twist--Chubby Checker (1 week, September 19)

75. My Heart Has a Mind of Its Own--Connie Francis (2 weeks, September 26)

76. Mr. Custer--Larry Verne (1 week, October 10)

77. Save the Last Dance for Me--The Drifters (3 weeks, October 17)

78. I Want to Be Wanted--Brenda Lee (1 week, October 24)

79. Georgia on My Mind--Ray Charles (1 week, November 14)

80. Stay--Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs (1 week, November 21)

81. Are You Lonesome Tonight?--Elvis Presley (6 weeks, November 28)

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1961:

82. Wonderland by Night--Bert Kaempfert (3 weeks, January 9)

83. Will You Love Me Tomorrow--The Shirelles (2 weeks, January 30)

84. Calcutta--Lawrence Welk (2 weeks, February 13)

85. Pony Time--Chubby Checker (3 weeks, February 27)

86. Surrender--Elvis Presley (2 weeks, March 20)

87. Blue Moon--The Marcels (3 weeks, April 3)

88. Runaway--Del Shannon (4 weeks, April 24)

89. Mother-in-Law--Ernie K-Doe (1 week, May 22)

90. Travelin' Man--Ricky Nelson (2 weeks, May 29)

91. Running Scared--Roy Orbison (1 week, June 5)

92. Moody River--Pat Boone (1 week, June 19)

93. Quarter to Three--Gary U.S. Bonds (2 weeks, June 26)

94. Tossin' and Turnin'--Bobby Lewis (7 weeks, July 10)

95. Wooden Heart (Muss I Denn)--Joe Dowell (1 week, August 28)

96. Michael--The Highwaymen (2 weeks, September 4)

97. Take Good Care of My Baby--Bobby Vee (3 weeks, September 18)

98. Hit the Road Jack--Ray Charles (2 weeks, October 9)

99. Runaround Sue--Dion (2 weeks, October 23)

100. Big Bad John--Jimmy Dean (5 weeks, November 6)

101. Please Mr. Postman--The Marvelettes (1 week, December 11)

102. The Lion Sleeps Tonight--The Tokens (3 weeks, December 18)

1962:

74. The Twist--Chubby Checker (2 weeks, January 13)*

103. Peppermint Twist-Part I--Joey Dee & the Starliters (3 weeks, January 27)

104. Duke of Earl--Gene Chandler (3 weeks, February 17)

105. Hey! Baby--Bruce Channel (3 weeks, March 10)

106. Don't Break the Heart That Loves You--Connie Francis (1 week, March 31)

107. Johnny Angel--Shelley Fabares (2 weeks, April 7)

108. Good Luck Charm--Elvis Presley (2 weeks, April 21)

109. Soldier Boy--The Shirelles (3 weeks, May 5)

110. Stranger on the Shore--Mr. Acker Bilk (1 week, May 26)

111. I Can't Stop Loving You--Ray Charles (5 weeks, June 2)

112. The Stripper--David Rose & His Orchestra (1 week, July 7)

113. Roses Are Red (My Love)--Bobby Vinton (4 weeks, July 14)

114. Breaking Up Is Hard to Do--Neil Sedaka (2 weeks, August 11)

115. The Loco-Motion--Little Eva (1 week, August 25)

116. Sheila--Tommy Roe (2 weeks, September 1)

117. Sherry--The Four Seasons (5 weeks, September 15)

118. Monster Mash--Bobby "Boris" Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers (2 weeks, October 20)

119. He's a Rebel--The Crystals (2 weeks, November 3)

120. Big Girls Don't Cry--The Four Seasons (5 weeks, November 17)

121. Telstar--The Tornadoes (3 weeks, December 22)

*(Note: After spending 1 week at #1 in 1960, "The Twist" by Chubby Checker--which is the 74th #1 single of the rock era--spent an additional 2 weeks at #1 in 1962. This marks the only time in the history of the rock era when a song initially peaked at #1, then fell off the chart, and--over a year later--re-entered the chart and peaked at #1 again.)

1963:

122. Go Away Little Girl--Steve Lawrence (2 weeks, January 12)

123. Walk Right In--The Rooftop Singers (2 weeks, January 26)

124. Hey Paula--Paul & Paula (3 weeks, February 9)

125. Walk Like a Man--The Four Seasons (3 weeks, March 2)

126. Our Day Will Come--Ruby & the Romantics (1 week, March 23)

127. He's So Fine--The Chiffons (4 weeks, March 30)

128. I Will Follow Him--Little Peggy March (3 weeks, April 27)

129. If You Wanna Be Happy--Jimmy Soul (2 weeks, May 18)

130. It's My Party--Lesley Gore (2 weeks, June 1)

131. Sukiyaki--Kyu Sakamoto (3 weeks, June 15)

132. Easier Said Than Done--The Essex (2 weeks, July 6)

133. Surf City--Jan & Dean (2 weeks, July 20)

134. So Much in Love--The Tymes (1 week, August 3)

135. Fingertips (Pt. II)--Little Stevie Wonder (3 weeks, August 10)

136. My Boyfriend's Back--The Angels (3 weeks, August 31)

137. Blue Velvet--Bobby Vinton (3 weeks, September 21)

138. Sugar Shack--Jimmy Gilmer & the Fireballs (5 weeks, October 12)

139. Deep Purple--Nino Tempo & April Stevens (1 week, November 16)

140. I'm Leaving It Up to You--Dale & Grace (2 weeks, November 23)

141. Dominique--The Singing Nun (4 weeks, December 7)

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1964:

142. There! I've Said It Again--Bobby Vinton (4 weeks, January 4)

143. I Want to Hold Your Hand--The Beatles (7 weeks, February 1)

144. She Loves You--The Beatles (2 weeks, March 21)

145. Can't Buy Me Love--The Beatles (5 weeks, April 4)

146. Hello, Dolly!--Louis Armstrong (1 week, May 9)

147. My Guy--Mary Wells (2 weeks, May 16)

148. Love Me Do--The Beatles (1 week, May 30)

149. Chapel of Love--The Dixie Cups (3 weeks, June 6)

150. A World Without Love--Peter & Gordon (1 week, June 27)

151. I Get Around--The Beach Boys (2 weeks, July 4)

152. Rag Doll--The Four Seasons (2 weeks, July 18)

153. A Hard Day's Night--The Beatles (2 weeks, August 1)

154. Everybody Loves Somebody--Dean Martin (1 week, August 15)

155. Where Did Our Love Go--The Supremes (2 weeks, August 22)

156. House of the Rising Sun--The Animals (3 weeks, September 5)

157. Oh, Pretty Woman--Roy Orbison (3 weeks, September 26)

158. Do Wah Diddy Diddy--Manfred Mann (2 weeks, October 17)

159. Baby Love--The Supremes (4 weeks, October 31)

160. Leader of the Pack--The Shangri-Las (1 week, November 28)

161. Ringo--Lorne Greene (1 week, December 5)

162. Mr. Lonely--Bobby Vinton (1 week, December 12)

163. Come See About Me--The Supremes (2 weeks, December 19)

164. I Feel Fine--The Beatles (3 weeks, December 26)

1965:

165. Downtown--Petula Clark (2 weeks, January 23)

166. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'--The Righteous Brothers (2 weeks, February 6)

167. This Diamond Ring--Gary Lewis & the Playboys (2 weeks, February 20)

168. My Girl--The Temptations (1 week, March 6)

169. Eight Days a Week--The Beatles (2 weeks, March 13)

170. Stop! In the Name of Love--The Supremes (2 weeks, March 27)

171. I'm Telling You Now--Freddie & the Dreamers (2 weeks, April 10)

172. Game of Love--Wayne Fontana & the Mindbenders (1 week, April 24)

173. Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter--Herman's Hermits (3 weeks, May 1)

174. Ticket to Ride--The Beatles (1 week, May 22)

175. Help Me Rhonda--The Beach Boys (2 weeks, May 29)

176. Back in My Arms Again--The Supremes (1 week, June 12)

177. I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)--The Four Tops (2 weeks, June 19)

178. Mr. Tambourine Man--The Byrds (1 week, June 26)

179. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction--The Rolling Stones (4 weeks, July 10)

180. I'm Henry VIII, I Am--Herman's Hermits (1 week, August 7)

181. I Got You Babe--Sonny & Cher (3 weeks, August 14)

182. Help!--The Beatles (3 weeks, September 4)

183. Eve of Destruction--Barry McGuire (1 week, September 25)

184. Hang on Sloopy--The McCoys (1 week, October 2)

185. Yesterday--The Beatles (4 weeks, October 9)

186. Get Off My Cloud--The Rolling Stones (2 weeks, November 6)

187. I Hear a Symphony--The Supremes (2 weeks, November 20)

188. Turn! Turn! Turn!--The Byrds (3 weeks, December 4)

189. Over and Over--The Dave Clark Five (1 week, December 25)

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1966:

190. The Sounds of Silence--Simon & Garfunkel (2 weeks, January 1)

191. We Can Work It Out--The Beatles (3 weeks, January 8)

192. My Love--Petula Clark (2 weeks, February 5)

193. Lightnin' Strikes--Lou Christie (1 week, February 19)

194. These Boots Are Made for Walkin'--Nancy Sinatra (1 week, February 26)

195. The Ballad of the Green Berets--S/Sgt. Barry Sadler (5 weeks, March 5)

196. (You're My) Soul and Inspiration--The Righteous Brothers (3 weeks, April 9)

197. Good Lovin'--The Young Rascals (1 week, April 30)

198. Monday, Monday--The Mamas & the Papas (3 weeks, May 7)

199. When a Man Loves a Woman--Percy Sledge (2 weeks, May 28)

200. Paint It Black--The Rolling Stones (2 weeks, June 11)

201. Paperback Writer--The Beatles (2 weeks, June 25)

202. Strangers in the Night--Frank Sinatra (1 week, July 2)

203. Hanky Panky--Tommy James & the Shondells (2 weeks, July 16)

204. Wild Thing--The Troggs (2 weeks, July 30)

205. Summer in the City--The Lovin' Spoonful (3 weeks, August 13)

206. Sunshine Superman--Donovan (1 week, September 3)

207. You Can't Hurry Love--The Supremes (2 weeks, September 10)

208. Cherish--The Association (3 weeks, September 24)

209. Reach Out, I'll Be There--The Four Tops (2 weeks, October 15)

210. 96 Tears--? (Question Mark) & the Mysterians (1 week, October 29)

211. Last Train to Clarksville--The Monkees (1 week, November 5)

212. Poor Side of Town--Johnny Rivers (1 week, November 12)

213. You Keep Me Hangin' On--The Supremes (2 weeks, November 19)

214. Winchester Cathedral--The New Vaudeville Band (3 weeks, December 3)

215. Good Vibrations--The Beach Boys (1 week, December 10)

216. I'm a Believer--The Monkees (7 weeks, December 31)

1967:

217. Kind of a Drag--The Buckinghams (2 weeks, February 18)

218. Ruby Tuesday--The Rolling Stones (1 week, March 4)

219. Love Is Here and Now You're Gone--The Supremes (1 week, March 11)

220. Penny Lane--The Beatles (1 week, March 18)

221. Happy Together--The Turtles (3 weeks, March 25)

222. Somethin' Stupid--Nancy & Frank Sinatra (4 weeks, April 15)

223. The Happening--The Supremes (1 week, May 13)

224. Groovin'--The Young Rascals (4 weeks, May 20)

225. Respect--Aretha Franklin (2 weeks, June 3)

226. Windy--The Association (4 weeks, July 1)

227. Light My Fire--The Doors (3 weeks, July 29)

228. All You Need Is Love--The Beatles (1 week, August 19)

229. Ode to Billie Joe--Bobbie Gentry (4 weeks, August 26)

230. The Letter--The Box Tops (4 weeks, September 23)

231. To Sir With Love--Lulu (5 weeks, October 21)

232. Incense and Peppermints--Strawberry Alarm Clock (1 week, November 25)

233. Daydream Believer--The Monkees (4 weeks, December 2)

234. Hello Goodbye--The Beatles (3 weeks, December 30)

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1968:

235. Judy in Disguise (With Glasses)--John Fred & His Playboy Band (2 weeks, January 20)

236. Green Tambourine--The Lemon Pipers (1 week, February 3)

237. Love Is Blue--Paul Mauriat (5 weeks, February 10)

238. (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay--Otis Redding (4 weeks, March 16)

239. Honey--Bobby Goldsboro (5 weeks, April 13)

240. Tighten Up--Archie Bell & the Drells (2 weeks, May 18)

241. Mrs. Robinson--Simon & Garfunkel (3 weeks, June 1)

242. This Guy's in Love with You--Herb Alpert (4 weeks, June 22)

243. Grazing in the Grass--Hugh Masekela (2 weeks, July 20)

244. Hello, I Love You--The Doors (2 weeks, August 3)

245. People Got to Be Free--The Rascals (5 weeks, August 17)

246. Harper Valley P.T.A.--Jeannie C. Riley (1 week, September 21)

247. Hey Jude--The Beatles (9 weeks, September 28)

248. Love Child--Diana Ross & the Supremes (2 weeks, November 30)

249. I Heard It Through the Grapevine--Marvin Gaye (7 weeks, December 14)

1969:

250. Crimson and Clover--Tommy James & the Shondells (2 weeks, February 1)

251. Everyday People--Sly & the Family Stone (4 weeks, February 15)

252. Dizzy--Tommy Roe (4 weeks, March 15)

253. Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In--The Fifth Dimension (6 weeks, April 12)

254. Get Back--The Beatles with Billy Preston (5 weeks, May 24)

255. Love Theme from "Romeo and Juliet"--Henry Mancini (2 weeks, June 28)

256. In the Year 2525 (Exordium & Terminus)--Zager & Evans (6 weeks, July 12)

257. Honky Tonk Women--The Rolling Stones (4 weeks, August 23)

258. Sugar, Sugar--The Archies (4 weeks, September 20)

259. I Can't Get Next to You--The Temptations (2 weeks, October 18)

260. Suspicious Minds--Elvis Presley (1 week, November 1)

261. Wedding Bell Blues--The Fifth Dimension (3 weeks, November 8)

262. Come Together/Something--The Beatles (1 week, November 29)

263. Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye--Steam (2 weeks, December 6)

264. Leaving on a Jet Plane--Peter, Paul, & Mary (1 week, December 20)

265. Someday We'll Be Together--Diana Ross & the Supremes (1 week, December 27)

1970:

266. Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head--B.J. Thomas (4 weeks, January 3)

267. I Want You Back--The Jackson Five (1 week, January 31)

268. Venus--Shocking Blue (1 week, February 7)

269. Thank You (Falettin Me Be Mice Elf Agin)/Everybody Is a Star--Sly & the Family Stone (2 weeks, February 14)

270. Bridge Over Troubled Water--Simon & Garfunkel (6 weeks, February 28)

271. Let It Be--The Beatles (2 weeks, April 11)

272. ABC--The Jackson Five (2 weeks, April 25)

273. American Woman/No Sugar Tonight--The Guess Who (3 weeks, May 9)

274. Everything Is Beautiful--Ray Stevens (2 weeks, May 30)

275. The Long and Winding Road/For You Blue--The Beatles (2 weeks, June 13)

276. The Love You Save--The Jackson Five (2 weeks, June 27)

277. Mama Told Me (Not to Come)--Three Dog Night (2 weeks, July 11)

278. (They Long to Be) Close to You--The Carpenters (4 weeks, July 25)

279. Make It with You--Bread (1 week, August 22)

280. War--Edwin Starr (3 weeks, August 29)

281. Ain't No Mountain High Enough--Diana Ross (3 weeks, September 19)

282. Cracklin' Rosie--Neil Diamond (1 week, October 10)

283. I'll Be There--The Jackson Five (5 weeks, October 17)

284. I Think I Love You--The Partridge Family (3 weeks, November 21)

285. The Tears of a Clown--Smokey Robinson & the Miracles (2 weeks, December 12)

286. My Sweet Lord/Isn't It a Pity--George Harrison (4 weeks, December 26)

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1971:

287. Knock Three Times--Dawn (3 weeks, January 23)

288. One Bad Apple--The Osmonds (5 weeks, February 13)

289. Me and Bobby McGee--Janis Joplin (2 weeks, March 20)

290. Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)--The Temptations (2 weeks, April 3)

291. Joy to the World--Three Dog Night (6 weeks, April 17)

292. Brown Sugar--The Rolling Stones (2 weeks, May 29)

293. Want Ads--The Honey Cone (1 week, June 12)

294. It's Too Late/I Feel the Earth Move--Carole King (5 weeks, June 19)

295. Indian Reservation (The Lament of the Cherokee Reservation Indian)--The Raiders (1 week, July 24)

296. You've Got a Friend--James Taylor (1 week, July 31)

297. How Can You Mend a Broken Heart?--The Bee Gees (4 weeks, August 7)

298. Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey--Paul & Linda McCartney (1 week, September 4)

299. Go Away Little Girl--Donny Osmond (3 weeks, September 11)

300. Maggie May/Reason to Believe--Rod Stewart (5 weeks, October 2)

301. Gypsys, Tramps, and Thieves--Cher (2 weeks, November 6)

302. Theme from "Shaft"--Isaac Hayes (2 weeks, November 20)

303. Family Affair--Sly & the Family Stone (3 weeks, December 4)

304. Brand New Key--Melanie (3 weeks, December 25)

1972:

305. American Pie--Don McLean (4 weeks, January 15)

306. Let's Stay Together--Al Green (1 week, February 12)

307. Without You--Nilsson (4 weeks, February 19)

308. Heart of Gold--Neil Young (1 week, March 18)

309. A Horse with No Name--America (3 weeks, March 25)

310. The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face--Roberta Flack (6 weeks, April 15)

311. Oh Girl--The Chi-Lites (1 week, May 27)

312. I'll Take You There--The Staple Singers (1 week, June 3)

313. Candy Man--Sammy Davis, Jr. (3 weeks, June 10)

314. Song Sung Blue--Neil Diamond (1 week, July 1)

315. Lean on Me--Bill Withers (3 weeks, July 8)

316. Alone Again (Naturally)--Gilbert O'Sullivan (6 weeks, July 29)

317. Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)--Looking Glass (1 week, August 26)

318. Black and White--Three Dog Night (1 week, September 16)

319. Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me--Mac Davis (3 weeks, September 23)

320. Ben--Michael Jackson (1 week, October 14)

321. My Ding-a-Ling--Chuck Berry (2 weeks, October 21)

322. I Can See Clearly Now--Johnny Nash (4 weeks, November 4)

323. Papa Was a Rollin' Stone--The Temptations (1 week, December 2)

324. I Am Woman--Helen Reddy (1 week, December 9)

325. Me and Mrs. Jones--Billy Paul (3 weeks, December 16)

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1973:

326. You're So Vain--Carly Simon (3 weeks, January 6)

327. Superstition--Stevie Wonder (1 week, January 27)

328. Crocodile Rock--Elton John (3 weeks, February 3)

329. Killing Me Softly with His Song--Roberta Flack (5 weeks, February 24)

330. Love Train--The O'Jays (1 week, March 24)

331. The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia--Vicki Lawrence (2 weeks, April 7)

332. Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree--Dawn (4 weeks, April 21)

333. You Are the Sunshine of My Life--Stevie Wonder (1 week, May 19)

334. Frankenstein--The Edgar Winter Group (1 week, May 26)

335. My Love--Paul McCartney & Wings (4 weeks, June 2)

336. Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)--George Harrison (1 week, June 30)

337. Will It Go Round in Circles--Billy Preston (2 weeks, July 7)

338. Bad, Bad Leroy Brown--Jim Croce (2 weeks, July 21)

339. The Morning After--Maureen McGovern (2 weeks, August 4)

340. Touch Me in the Morning--Diana Ross (1 week, August 18)

341. Brother Louie--Stories (2 weeks, August 25)

342. Let's Get It On--Marvin Gaye (2 weeks, September 8)

343. Delta Dawn--Helen Reddy (1 week, September 15)

344. We're an American Band--Grand Funk (1 week, September 29)

345. Half-Breed--Cher (2 weeks, October 6)

346. Angie--The Rolling Stones (1 week, October 20)

347. Midnight Train to Georgia--Gladys Knight & the Pips (2 weeks, October 27)

348. Keep on Truckin'--Eddie Kendricks (2 weeks, November 10)

349. Photograph--Ringo Starr (1 week, November 24)

350. Top of the World--The Carpenters (2 weeks, December 1)

351. The Most Beautiful Girl--Charlie Rich (2 weeks, December 15)

352. Time in a Bottle--Jim Croce (2 weeks, December 29)

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1974:

353. The Joker--The Steve Miller Band (1 week, January 12)

354. Show and Tell--Al Wilson (1 week, January 19)

355. You're Sixteen--Ringo Starr (1 week, January 26)

356. The Way We Were--Barbra Streisand (3 weeks, February 2)

357. Love's Theme--The Love Unlimited Orchestra (1 week, February 9)

358. Seasons in the Sun--Terry Jacks (3 weeks, March 2)

359. Dark Lady--Cher (1 week, March 23)

360. Sunshine on My Shoulders--John Denver (1 week, March 30)

361. Hooked on a Feeling--Blue Swede (1 week, April 6)

362. Bennie and the Jets--Elton John (1 week, April 13)

363. TSOP--MFSB & the Three Degrees (2 weeks, April 20)

364. The Loco-Motion--Grand Funk (2 weeks, May 4)

365. The Streak--Ray Stevens (3 weeks, May 18)

366. Band on the Run--Paul McCartney & Wings (1 week, June 8)

367. Billy, Don't Be a Hero--Bo Donaldson & the Heywoods (2 weeks, June 15)

368. Sundown--Gordon Lightfoot (1 week, June 29)

369. Rock the Boat--The Hues Corporation (1 week, July 6)

370. Rock Your Baby--George McCrae (2 weeks, July 13)

371. Annie's Song--John Denver (2 weeks, July 27)

372. Feel Like Makin' Love--Roberta Flack (1 week, August 10)

373. The Night Chicago Died--Paper Lace (1 week, August 17)

374. (You're) Having My Baby--Paul Anka with Odia Coates (3 weeks, August 24)

375. I Shot the Sheriff--Eric Clapton (1 week, September 14)

376. Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe--Barry White (1 week, September 21)

377. Rock Me Gently--Andy Kim (1 week, September 28)

378. I Honestly Love You--Olivia Newton-John (2 weeks, October 5)

379. Nothing from Nothing--Billy Preston (1 week, October 19)

380. Then Came You--Dionne Warwick & the Spinners (1 week, October 26)

381. You Haven't Done Nothin'--Stevie Wonder (1 week, November 2)

382. You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet--Bachman-Turner Overdrive (1 week, November 9)

383. Whatever Gets You Thru the Night--John Lennon (1 week, November 16)

384. I Can Help--Billy Swan (2 weeks, November 23)

385. Kung Fu Fighting--Carl Douglas (2 weeks, December 7)

386. Cat's in the Cradle--Harry Chapin (1 week, December 21)

387. Angie Baby--Helen Reddy (1 week, December 28)

[Max]

1975:

388. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds--Elton John (2 weeks, January 4)

389. Mandy--Barry Manilow (1 week, January 18)

390. Please Mr. Postman--The Carpenters (1 week, January 25)

391. Laughter in the Rain--Neil Sedaka (1 week, February 1)

392. Fire--The Ohio Players (1 week, February 8)

393. You're No Good--Linda Ronstadt (1 week, February 15)

394. Pick Up the Pieces--The Average White Band (1 week, February 22)

395. Best of My Love--The Eagles (1 week, March 1)

396. Have You Never Been Mellow--Olivia Newton-John (1 week, March 8)

397. Black Water--The Doobie Brothers (1 week, March 15)

398. My Eyes Adored You--Frankie Valli (1 week, March 22)

399. Lady Marmalade--Labelle (1 week, March 29)

400. Lovin' You--Minnie Riperton (1 week, April 5)

401. Philadelphia Freedom--The Elton John Band (2 weeks, April 12)

402. (Hey Won't You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song--B.J. Thomas (1 week, April 26)

403. He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)--Tony Orlando & Dawn (3 weeks, May 3)

404. Shining Star--Earth, Wind, & Fire (1 week, May 24)

405. Before the Next Teardrop Falls--Freddy Fender (1 week, May 31)

406. Thank God I'm a Country Boy--John Denver (1 week, June 7)

407. Sister Golden Hair--America (1 week, June 14)

408. Love Will Keep Us Together--The Captain & Tennille (4 weeks, June 21)

409. Listen to What the Man Said--Wings (1 week, July 19)

410. The Hustle--Van McCoy & the Soul City Symphony (1 week, July 26)

411. One of These Nights--The Eagles (1 week, August 2)

412. Jive Talkin'--The Bee Gees (2 weeks, August 9)

413. Fallin' in Love--Hamilton, Joe Frank, & Reynolds (1 week, August 23)

414. Get Down Tonight--KC & the Sunshine Band (1 week, August 30)

415. Rhinestone Cowboy--Glen Campbell (2 weeks, September 6)

416. Fame--David Bowie (2 weeks, September 20)

417. I'm Sorry/Calypso--John Denver (1 week, September 27)

418. Bad Blood--Neil Sedaka (3 weeks, October 11)

419. Island Girl--Elton John (3 weeks, November 1)

420. That's the Way (I Like It)--KC & the Sunshine Band (2 weeks, November 22)

421. Fly, Robin, Fly--Silver Convention (3 weeks, November 29)

422. Let's Do It Again--The Staple Singers (1 week, December 27)

[Max]

1976:

423. Saturday Night--The Bay City Rollers (1 week, January 3)

424. Convoy--C.W. McCall (1 week, January 10)

425. I Write the Songs--Barry Manilow (1 week, January 17)

426. Theme from "Mahogany" (Do You Know Where You're Going To)--Diana Ross (1 week, January 24)

427. Love Rollercoaster--The Ohio Players (1 week, January 31)

428. 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover--Paul Simon (3 weeks, February 7)

429. Theme from "S.W.A.T."--The Rhythm Heritage (1 week, February 28)

430. Love Machine (Part 1)--The Miracles (1 week, March 6)

431. December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)--The Four Seasons (3 weeks, March 13)

432. Disco Lady--Johnnie Taylor (4 weeks, April 3)

433. Let Your Love Flow--The Bellamy Brothers (1 week, May 1)

434. Welcome Back--John Sebastian (1 week, May 8)

435. Boogie Fever--The Sylvers (1 week, May 15)

436. Silly Love Songs--Wings (5 weeks, May 22)

437. Love Hangover--Diana Ross (2 weeks, May 29)

438. Afternoon Delight--The Starland Vocal Band (2 weeks, July 10)

439. Kiss and Say Goodbye--The Manhattans (2 weeks, July 24)

440. Don't Go Breaking My Heart--Elton John & Kiki Dee (4 weeks, August 7)

441. You Should Be Dancing--The Bee Gees (1 week, September 4)

442. (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty--KC & the Sunshine Band (1 week, September 11)

443. Play That Funky Music--Wild Cherry (3 weeks, September 18)

444. A Fifth of Beethoven--Walter Murphy & the Big Apple Band (1 week, October 9)

445. Disco Duck (Part 1)--Rick Dees & His Cast of Idiots (1 week, October 16)

446. If You Leave Me Now--Chicago (2 weeks, October 23)

447. Rock 'n Me--The Steve Miller Band (1 week, November 6)

448. Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)--Rod Stewart (8 weeks, November 13)

[Max]

1977:

449. You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show)--Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. (1 week, January 8)

450. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing--Leo Sayer (1 week, January 15)

451. I Wish--Stevie Wonder (1 week, January 22)

452. Car Wash--Rose Royce (1 week, January 29)

453. Torn Between Two Lovers--Mary MacGregor (2 weeks, February 5)

454. Blinded by the Light--Manfred Mann's Earth Band (1 week, February 19)

455. New Kid in Town--The Eagles (1 week, February 26)

456. Love Theme from "A Star Is Born" (Evergreen)--Barbra Streisand (3 weeks, March 5)

457. Rich Girl--Daryl Hall & John Oates (2 weeks, March 26)

458. Dancing Queen--Abba (1 week, April 9)

459. Don't Give Up on Us--David Soul (1 week, April 16)

460. Don't Leave Me This Way--Thelma Houston (1 week, April 23)

461. Southern Nights--Glen Campbell (1 week, April 30)

462. Hotel California--The Eagles (1 week, May 7)

463. When I Need You--Leo Sayer (1 week, May 14)

464. Sir Duke--Stevie Wonder (3 weeks, May 21)

465. I'm Your Boogie Man--KC & the Sunshine Band (1 week, June 11)

466. Dreams--Fleetwood Mac (1 week, June 18)

467. Got to Give It Up, Pt. 1--Marvin Gaye (1 week, June 25)

468. Gonna Fly Now (Theme from "Rocky")--Bill Conti (1 week, July 2)

469. Undercover Angel--Alan O'Day (1 week, July 9)

470. Da Doo Ron Ron--Shaun Cassidy (1 week, July 16)

471. Looks Like We Made It--Barry Manilow (1 week, July 23)

472. I Just Want to Be Your Everything--Andy Gibb (4 weeks, July 30)

473. Best of My Love--The Emotions (5 weeks, August 20)

474. "Star Wars" Theme/Cantina Band--Meco (2 weeks, October 1)

475. You Light Up My Life--Debby Boone (10 weeks, October 15)

476. How Deep Is Your Love--The Bee Gees (3 weeks, December 24)

[Max]

1978:

477. Baby Come Back--Player (3 weeks, January 14)

478. Stayin' Alive--The Bee Gees (4 weeks, February 4)

479. (Love Is) Thicker than Water--Andy Gibb (2 weeks, March 4)

480. Night Fever--The Bee Gees (8 weeks, March 18)

481. If I Can't Have You--Yvonne Elliman (1 week, May 13)

482. With a Little Luck--Wings (2 weeks, May 20)

483. Too Much, Too Little, Too Late--Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams (1 week, June 3)

484. You're the One That I Want--John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John (1 week, June 10)

485. Shadow Dancing--Andy Gibb (7 weeks, June 17)

486. Miss You--The Rolling Stones (1 week, August 5)

487. Three Times a Lady--The Commodores (2 weeks, August 12)

488. Grease--Frankie Valli (2 weeks, August 26)

489. Boogie Oogie Oogie--A Taste of Honey (3 weeks, September 9)

490. Kiss You All Over--Exile (4 weeks, September 30)

491. Hot Child in the City--Nick Gilder (1 week, October 28)

492. You Needed Me--Anne Murray (1 week, November 4)

493. MacArthur Park--Donna Summer (3 weeks, November 11)

494. You Don't Bring Me Flowers--Barbra Streisand & Neil Diamond (2 weeks, December 2)

495. Le Freak--Chic (5 weeks, December 9)

1979:

496. Too Much Heaven--The Bee Gees (2 weeks, January 6)

497. Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?--Rod Stewart (4 weeks, February 10)

498. I Will Survive--Gloria Gaynor (3 weeks, March 10)

499. Tragedy--The Bee Gees (2 weeks, March 24)

500. What a Fool Believes--The Doobie Brothers (1 week, April 14)

501. Knock on Wood--Amii Stewart (1 week, April 21)

502. Heart of Glass--Blondie (1 week, April 28)

503. Reunited--Peaches & Herb (4 weeks, May 5)

504. Hot Stuff--Donna Summer (3 weeks, June 2)

505. Love You Inside Out--The Bee Gees (1 week, June 9)

506. Ring My Bell--Anita Ward (2 weeks, June 30)

507. Bad Girls--Donna Summer (5 weeks, July 14)

508. Good Times--Chic (1 week, August 18)

509. My Sharona--The Knack (6 weeks, August 25)

510. Sad Eyes--Robert John (1 week, October 6)

511. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough--Michael Jackson (1 week, October 13)

512. Rise--Herb Alpert (2 weeks, October 20)

513. Pop Muzik--M (1 week, November 3)

514. Heartache Tonight--The Eagles (1 week, November 10)

515. Still--The Commodores (1 week, November 17)

516. No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)--Barbra Streisand & Donna Summer (2 weeks, November 24)

517. Babe--Styx (2 weeks, December 8)

518. Escape (Pina Colada Song)--Rupert Holmes (3 weeks, December 22)

[Max]

1980:

519. Please Don't Go--KC & the Sunshine Band (1 week, January 5)

520. Rock with You--Michael Jackson (4 weeks, January 19)

521. Do That to Me One More Time--The Captain & Tennille (1 week, February 16)

522. Crazy Little Thing Called Love--Queen (4 weeks, February 23)

523. Another Brick in the Wall--Pink Floyd (4 weeks, March 22)

524. Call Me--Blondie (6 weeks, April 19)

525. Funkytown--Lipps, Inc. (4 weeks, May 31)

526. Coming Up (Live at Glasgow)--Paul McCartney (3 weeks, June 28)

527. It's Still Rock and Roll to Me--Billy Joel (2 weeks, July 19)

528. Magic--Olivia Newton-John (4 weeks, August 2)

529. Sailing--Christopher Cross (1 week, August 30)

530. Upside Down--Diana Ross (4 weeks, September 6)

531. Another One Bites the Dust--Queen (3 weeks, October 4)

532. Woman in Love--Barbra Streisand (3 weeks, October 25)

533. Lady--Kenny Rogers (6 weeks, November 15)

534. (Just Like) Starting Over--John Lennon (5 weeks, December 27)

1981:

535. The Tide Is High--Blondie (1 week, January 31)

536. Celebration--Kool & the Gang (2 weeks, February 7)

537. 9 to 5--Dolly Parton (2 weeks, February 21)

538. I Love a Rainy Night--Eddie Rabbitt (2 weeks, February 28)

539. Keep on Loving You--REO Speedwagon (1 week, March 21)

540. Rapture--Blondie (2 weeks, March 28)

541. Kiss on My List--Daryl Hall & John Oates (3 weeks, April 11)

542. Morning Train (Nine to Five)--Sheena Easton (2 weeks, May 2)

543. Bette Davis Eyes--Kim Carnes (9 weeks, May 16)

544. Medley: Intro Venus/Sugar Sugar/No Reply/I'll Be Back/Drive My Car/Do You Want to Know a Secret/We Can Work It Out/I Should Have Known Better/Nowhere Man/You're Going to Lose that Girl/Stars on 45--Stars on 45 (1 week, June 20)

545. The One That You Love--Air Supply (1 week, July 25)

546. Jessie's Girl--Rick Springfield (2 weeks, August 1)

547. Endless Love--Diana Ross & Lionel Richie (9 weeks, August 15)

548. Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)--Christopher Cross (3 weeks, October 17)

549. Private Eyes--Daryl Hall & John Oates (2 weeks, November 7)

550. Physical--Olivia Newton-John (10 weeks, November 21)

[Evan]

Max, thanks for all the hard work! I've always been interested in the pop charts and been an avid listener to the AMERICAN TOP 40 radio show since childhood. 1980 was the first year I actually got interested in Top 40 music - this is great stuff!