As I’ve mentioned before, I am a huge Billboard nerd. And quite possibly the only thing that could surpass my music chart g33kdom is my unashamed and dedicated obsession with pop music. Don’t throw your judgment stones just yet…I do listen to a lot more than just what’s on the Top 40, but I refuse to shun and do anything other than fully embrace the fun and infectious world of pop music. Sometimes it’s just the boost you need and I feel that it can often get written off without actually being appreciated for what it is.
And that’s why, with my two aforementioned musical addictions noted, I am on cloud nine today after hearing the news that Katy Perry’s latest single “E.T.” has topped the Billboard Hot 100, logging her FOURTH #1 single from her latest Grammy-nominated album ‘Teenage Dream.’ FOUR #1s from ONE album?! Wowza. It got me wondering what other albums have had similar single chart success…
…and it’s only a handful! Whitney Houston, George Michael, Paula Abdul, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson & Usher each scored four #1s from one singular album, as well as the soundtrack to Saturday Night Fever.
However the king of this record is also known as the King of Pop. Michael Jackson’s album ‘Bad’ is the only album in history to clock FIVE chart-topping singles! Could Katy release another single from ‘Teenage Dream’ and tie MJ’s record? Who knows…only time will tell! I know I am waiting with baited breath!
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