Only 49 songs have stayed at No. 1 on the chart for 10 weeks or more — here they all are
A small number of songs have managed to stay at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 10 weeks or more since its inception in 1958. Mariah Carey's 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' currently holds the record for the longest reign on the chart.
Why it matters
Understanding chart longevity provides insight into the shifting landscape of popular music consumption and the enduring power of holiday classics.
Lil Nas X, Olivia Newton-John, Mariah Carey, and Shaboozey. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy; Erik Hein/American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images; Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Axelle Bauer Griffin/FilmMagic; Rebecca Zisser/BI A small fraction of all No. 1 hits have ruled the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks or more. Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" is the latest song to reach the milestone. Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You" holds the record for most weeks atop the chart. The Billboard Hot 100 is widely regarded as the definitive all-genre singles chart in the US. Since the chart launched in 1958, hundreds of songs have reached the coveted No. 1 spot. However, far fewer have remained there for double-digit weeks. Mariah Carey's 1994 smash "All I Want for Christmas Is You," which has cyclically returned to No.
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