Billy Joel introduced himself to the Billboard Hot 100 with the eventual classic, and one of his signature songs, “Piano Man,” which hit No. 25 in April 1974. He landed his first No. 1 in July 1980 ...

One-hit wonders are amazing. Somehow, against all odds, a songwriter is able to compose a track that, seemingly out of nowhere, rockets up toward or to the tip-top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. And ...

Over the decades, certain songs have transcended time, dominating the charts and capturing the hearts of millions. These tracks didn’t just top the Billboard Hot 100—they stayed there, breaking ...