Michael Jackson's "Thriller" hits a streaming-era top 10 peak on the Hot 100 this Halloween season, despite having fewer streams than its 2024 peak.
BI looked at Billboard's year-end No. 1 singles since 1940 to determine the top song from each year. The list includes Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Prince, Whitney Houston, Adele, Dua Lipa, and more.