The Queen of Pop-slash-RNB-slash Hip hop passes Elvis, the King of Rock and Roll in No. 1 singles. Yes, Mariah Carey collects her 18th #1 single with Touch My Body. If it stays #1 next week, it will also tie the formidable record held by Elvis- Most Cumulative Weeks at #1.
As a songwriter, Mariah takes the 3rd place for songwriters with most #1 hits. Only Paul McCartney with 32 and John Lennon with 26 have more.
With 286,000 downloads, “Touch My Body” breaks the record for the first-week sales of a digital single.
Let’s take a look at the charts.
Most #1 Hits
Most Cumulative Weeks at #1
| Rank | Artist | # of Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elvis Presley | 79 |
| 2 | Mariah Carey | 78 |
| 3 | The Beatles | 59 |
| 4 | Boyz II Men | 50 |
| 5 | Usher | 43 |
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Billboard Hot 100 chart achievements and milestones
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galing naman nya.. hmm.. really love her unbelievable voice. she’s really great!