The Beatles
This Beatles single, written by George Harrison, was the only number one hit written by him.
Something
This 1982 hit features legendary Jazz trumpetist Dizzy Gillespie.
Do I Do
The next Michael Jackson album spawned 5 number one hits. At the time a world record.
Bad
Produced by Rap mogul Sean Puffy Combs, Mariah took this single to number one in 1997.
Honey
The number one hit from 2008 that explores men’s unwillingness to formally propose marriage or commit.
Single Ladies
It would be the last single by the Beatles to go to number one. The year was 1970.
The Long and Winding Road
Stevie collaborated with Paul McCatney in 1982. The result was a number one hit that stayed at the top of the charts for seven weeks.
Ebony and Ivory
Michael Jackson provided background vocals for this 1984 number one R&B hit by Rockwell, the son of Motown Records founder Berry Gordy.
Somebody's Watching Me
Originally written and released by Harry Nillson in 1971, Mariah Carey took this song to the top 3 in 1994.
Without You
The 2008 biographical drama that features Beyonce in the role of singer Etta James.
Cadillac Records
Launching their solo careers at the beginning of the 1970’s, this track was the first to go to number one.
My Sweet Lord
Stevie’s participation on this 1985 number one hit represented the first involvement in a charity based track.
We are the World
This 1995 MJ /Janet Jackson collaboration was the first single to debut in the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Scream
This 1994 duet with Luther Vandross was originally sung by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross in 1981.
Endless Love
The 2003 top 5 hit that deals with a philandering partner and the consequences of their actions.
Me, Myself and I
Tragically, this member of the Beatles died on December 8th, 1980.
John Lennon
Stevie’s second involvement on a charity record dealt with the growing AIDS crisis. It topped the charts in 1986.
That's What Friends are For
Michael Jackson was the lead vocalist on the first 4 number one hits by the Jackson 5. I Want You Back, ABC, The Love You Save and…...
I'll Be There
It became, at the time, the longest running number one single in Billboard magazine history. It topped the charts in December of 1995.
One Sweet Day
The C&W album released in 2024 that peaked at number one on both the pop and country charts.
Cowboy Carter
Paul McCartney was the first Beatle to have a Billboard R&B chart hit in 1982.
Ebony and Ivory
This 1980 Top 5 hit was a tribute to Reggae legend Bob Marley.
Master Blaster (Jammin')
The sole hit by Dexy's Midnight Runners that prevented Michael Jackson from having back to back number one hits.
Come on Eileen
The producers of C+C Music Factory crafted this top 5 hit for Mariah in 1992.
Make it Happen
Beyonce played Deena Jones in this hit movie in 2006.