The Billboard Hot 100, the most prestigious chart in music industry, has been a cornerstone of music charts since its inception in 1958. This iconic chart reflects the pulse of the industry, blending sales, streaming, radio airplay, and fan engagement to crown the biggest hits in the United States. While many songs have claimed the coveted No. 1 spot, only a select few have managed to hold it for an extended period.
Among the record-breaking milestones, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” stands as the longest-running No. 1, dominating the chart for an unprecedented 20 weeks. Similarly, Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men’s “One Sweet Day” held the title for over two decades with its 16-week run in 1995-1996. Other notable entries include “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, and Justin Bieber, and more recently, Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night”, which tied the 16-week mark in 2023.
In this article, we’ve rounded up the songs that spent the most weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, leaving an indelible mark on music history.
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Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
Weeks at No. 1: 14
Year: 2015
I Gotta Feeling – The Black Eyed Peas
Weeks at No. 1: 14
Year: 2009
We Belong Together – Mariah Carey
Weeks at No. 1: 14
Year: 2005
Candle in the Wind 1997 / Something About the Way You Look Tonight – Elton John
Weeks at No. 1: 14
Year: 1997–1998
Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) – Los del Río
Weeks at No. 1: 14
Year: 1996
I’ll Make Love to You – Boyz II Men
Weeks at No. 1: 14
Year: 1994
I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
Weeks at No. 1: 14
Year: 1992–1993
As It Was – Harry Styles
Weeks at No. 1: 15
Year: 2022
One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men
Weeks at No. 1: 16
Year: 1995–1996
Last Night – Morgan Wallen
Weeks at No. 1: 16
Year: 2023
Despacito – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
Weeks at No. 1: 16
Year: 2017
Old Town Road – Lil Nas X
Weeks at No. 1: 19 (1 solo, 18 featuring Billy Ray Cyrus)
Year: 2019
A Bar Song (Tipsy) – Shaboozey
Weeks at No. 1: 19
Year: 2024
All I Want For Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
Weeks at No. 1: 22
Year: Various (2019–2025)
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