Teddy Swims’ hit single “Lose Control” has made Billboard chart history. The soulful track has now spent an incredible 80 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, making it the longest-running top 10 hit in the chart’s history. This milestone not only highlights the enduring appeal of “Lose Control,” but also places Teddy Swims among a select group of artists whose songs have shown extraordinary staying power in one of music’s most competitive arenas.

Before Teddy Swims’ record-breaking run, artists like The Weeknd, Dua Lipa, and Justin Bieber had set the standard for longevity on the Hot 100. Tracks like “Blinding Lights” (57 weeks), “Stay” (44 weeks), and “Levitating” (41 weeks) showcased how a single hit can dominate airwaves, streaming services, and public imagination for months on end.

In this article, we round up the songs that have spent the most weeks in the Billboard Hot 100 top 10, from Mariah Carey’s holiday classic “All I Want for Christmas Is You” to Glass Animals’ slow-burning success with “Heat Waves.”



“All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey

Weeks in the top 10: 37

“Heat Waves” by Glass Animals

Weeks in the top 10: 37

“As It Was” by Harry Styles 

Weeks in the top 10: 38

“Circles” by Post Malone 

Weeks in the top 10: 39

“Last Night” by Morgan Wallen

Weeks in the top 10: 41

“Levitating” by Dua Lipa

Weeks in the top 10: 41

“Stay” by The Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber

Weeks in the top 10: 44

 “Die with a Smile” by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars

Weeks in the top 10: 51

“Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd

Weeks in the top 10: 57

“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey

Weeks in the top 10: 66

“Lose Control” by Teddy Swims

Weeks in the top 10: 80

Photo: Claire Marie Vogel

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