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Some variables must be considered. Do we use RIAA certification for the count, RIAA will only certify if the record company pays for the certification; many companies won't certify a song unless the artist is active and is still saleable. Songs like White Christmas by Bing Crosby (released in 1942) which was reported in 1963 to have sold over 30 million records at that time and are not counted.
Retroactive RIAA only certifies as far back as 1958. Furthermore, the Guinness Book of World Records has White Christmas holding the top spot with sales of over 50 million. RIAA's retroactive cutoff point (pre 1958) excludes several others as well.
For the modern day song, according to RIAA certification, it would be Candle in the Wind by Elton John with over 11 million copies sold. Keep in mind RIAA only certifies a particular recording of a song, there are no pre or post recordings allowed for a final combined count.
The number one song in america is currently (May 2012) "Somebody That I used to Know" by Gotye, ft. Kimbra
there is not really a #1 hit song in America ,because the votes are always changing so it could be "pink so what" one day and "nickleback rockstar" the next.
Best-selling Single Of All Time Worldwide: Candle In The Wind 1997 by Elton John
Best-selling Album Of All Time Worldwide: Thriller by Michael Jackson, released in 1982
I think Michael Jackson's "Thriller" is . It refreshed Guinness World Records.
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How many number one hits did Adam And The Ants get in 1980?
Sorry....Never had a number one hit in the US. The biggest hit they had was "Goody Two Shoes" which went to number 12 in 1982
Cliff Richard's biggest selling single?
He's never had a number one hit in the US. Only reached the top 10 twice with number 6 Devil Woman in 1976 and number 7 We Don't Talk Anymore in 1979.
How many number one singles has lynyrd skynyrd had?
None....not even close. Their biggest hit was "Sweet Home Alabama" which only went to number 8.
What were Michael Jacksons biggest hits?
Michael Jackson's number one hit is Thriller followed by Billie Jean.
How many number one hits did the band journey have?
None The closest they came was "Open Arms" which peaked at Number 2.
Who hit the number one spot in 1981?
the biggest selling song that year was "Physical" by Olivia Newton-John. It was also the biggest selling song of that decade!.
Is IKEA the biggest furniture store in the UK?
Ikea is the number one leading brand for furniture world wide. but not guaranteed to be selling the biggest furniture.
What is Three Days Grace's biggest hit?
Three Days Grace's number one hit song is Break.
How many number one hits did Adam And The Ants get in 1980?
Sorry....Never had a number one hit in the US. The biggest hit they had was "Goody Two Shoes" which went to number 12 in 1982
How many number one singles has ac dc had?
They have never had a top 10 hit Their biggest hit was 'Moneytalks" which reached number 23 in 1991
How many number one singles has AC-DC had?
They have never had a top 10 hit Their biggest hit was 'Moneytalks" which reached number 23 in 1991
What was patsy clines number one hit?
she had no number one hits on the pop charts. she probably had several on the country charts.
What is the biggest selling 90's music video of all time?
The biggest selling music video from the 1990's was Britney Spears' smash hit, "Baby One More Time." The second place winner was Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit."
How number one hits does the who have?
None Not even close The biggest chart hit they had was "I can see for miles" which went to number 9.
Cliff Richard's biggest selling single?
He's never had a number one hit in the US. Only reached the top 10 twice with number 6 Devil Woman in 1976 and number 7 We Don't Talk Anymore in 1979.
What is the sugababes best selling song?
"About You Now", The first single of their fifth album, 'Change'. It went number one for 4 weeks, and is the biggest selling sugababes song of all time.
Biggest selling single song ever?
I can't be precise but I believe that in the UK, Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On is the one of the biggest selling songs there.
