American Songwriter

On This Day in 1987, Michael Jackson Topped the Charts with a Song That Would’ve Featured Prince—Had Quincy Jones Gotten His Way

Thirty-eight years ago today, Michael Jackson topped the Hot 100 with an iconic song that almost featured Prince.

Only 30 songs in history have debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed there — here they all are

Only a handful of No. 1 hits have arrived in the chart's top spot. But holding that position for a second week is even rarer.

Prince’s Masterpiece Sees Sales Grow By More Than 100% As It Returns

Prince’s Purple Rain doubles in sales from one week to the next in the U.S., helping the title reenter several Billboard ...