BILLBOARD'S GREATEST NUMBER ONE HITS FROM 1958 - 2007

Fifty years ago, in the Aug. 4, 1958, issue, Billboard launched a revolutionary chart called the Hot 100. After nearly two decades of tracking songs distinctively by sales or plays (on jukeboxes and at radio), the Hot 100 was the first list to measure popularity by incorporating both radio play and sales. Scoring the chart's inaugural No. 1 was Ricky Nelson with "Poor Little Fool." Billboard.com is celebrating this milestone in a big way. We have posted all kinds of Hot 100-based charts leading up to the newly-unveiled special All-Time Hot 100 chart and the commemorative Hot 100 Anniversary issue of Billboard Magazine.

The Billboard Hot 100 Songs of the Year (1958-1969)

A chronological look at the Hot 100's top song each year, beginning with 1958.


1958: Volare (Nel Blu Dipinto Di Blu) - Domenico Modugno
1959: The Battle of New Orleans - Johnny Horton
1960: The Theme from "A Summer Place" - Percy Faith
1961: Tossin' and Turnin' - Bobby Lewis
1962: IStranger on the Shore - Mr. Acker Bilk
1963: Sugar Shack - Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs
1964: I Want to Hold Your Hand - The Beatles
1965: Wooly Bully - Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs
1966: The Ballad of the Green Berets - SSgt Barry Sadler
1967: To Sir With Love - Lulu
1968: Hey Jude - The Beatles
1969: Sugar Sugar - The Archies
1970: Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel
1971: Joy to the World - Three Dog Night
1972: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack
1973: Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree - Dawn Featuring Tony Orlando
1974: The Way We Were - Barbra Streisand
1975: Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain & Tennille
1976: Silly Love Songs - Wings
1977: Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)- Rod Stewart
1978: Shadow Dancing - Andy Gibb
1979: My Sharona - The Knack
1980: Call Me - Blondie
1981: Bette Davis Eyes - Kim Carnes
1982: Physical - Olivia Newton-John
1983: Every Breath You Take - The Police
1984: When Doves Cry - Prince
1985: Careless Whisper - Wham! Featuring George Michael
1986: That's What Friends Are For - Dionne & Friends
1987: Walk Like an Egyptian - Bangles
1988: Faith - George Michael
1989: Look Away - Chicago
1990: Hold On - Wilson Phillips
1991: (Everything I Do) I Do It For You - Bryan Adams
1992: End of the Road - Boyz II Men
1993: I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
1994: The Sign - Ace of Base
1995: Gangsta's Paradise - Coolio Featuring L.V.
1996: Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los del Rio
1997: Candle in the Wind 1997 / Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
1998: Too Close - Next
1999: Believe - Cher
2000: Breathe - Faith Hill
2001: Hanging by a Moment - Lifehouse
2002: How You Remind Me - Nickelback
2003: In Da Club - 50 Cent
2004: Yeah! - Usher
2005: Gold Digger - Kanye West
2006: We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
2007: Irreplaceable - Beyonce




YAHOO MUSIC DECIDED TO COMPRISE THEIR OWN LIST! IF YOU NOTICE *ahem* WHO'S MADE BOTH CUTS....


1958: All I Have To Do Is Dream - The Everly Brothers
1959: Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price
1960: Stay - Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs
1961: Surrender - Elvis Presley
1962: I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
1963: Fingertips Pt. 2 - Stevie Wonder
1964: House Of The Rising Sun - The Animals
1965: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
1966: Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys
1967: Hello, Goodbye - The Beatles
1968: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
1969: Everyday People - Sly & the Family Stone
1970: The Tears Of A Clown - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
1971: Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me) - The Temptations
1972: Let's Stay Together - Al Green
1973: Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
1974: The Joker - Steve Miller Band
1975: Island Girl - Elton John
1976: 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon
1977: Hotel California - The Eagles
1978: Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees
1979: Heart Of Glass - Blondie
1980: Another Brick In The Wall, Pt. 2 - Pink Floyd
1981: Starting Over, (Just Like) - John Lennon
1982: Jack And Diane - John Cougar Mellencamp
1983: Beat It - Michael Jackson
1984: When Doves Cry - Prince
1985: Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears for Fears
1986: Sledgehammer - Peter Gabriel
1987: With Or Without You - U2
1988: Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses
1989: Like A Prayer - Madonna
1990: Vision Of Love - Mariah Carey
1991: Set Adrift On Memory Bliss - P.M. Dawn
1992: Baby Got Back - Sir Mix-A-Lot
1993: I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
1994: Bump N' Grind - R. Kelly
1995: Waterfalls - TLC
1996: California Love - 2Pac
1997: Mo Money Mo Problems - Notorious B.I.G.
1998: Doo Wop (That Thing) - Lauryn Hill
1999: Smooth - Santana
2000: Amazed - Lonestar
2001: All For You - Janet Jackson
2002: Hot In Herre - Nelly
2003: Hey Ya! - Outkast
2004: Yeah! - Usher
2005: Gold Digger - Kanye West
2006: SexyBack - Justin Timberlake
2007: Irreplaceable - Beyonce
2008: Whatever You Like - T.I.