Information last updated in January of 2013. Information subject to change in the future.
NOTE: Paul McCartney’s entry includes one with Michael Jackson and one with Stevie Wonder. Which is to say that one of Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson’s entries include Paul McCartney in a duet.
However, for either Paul McCartney, or Michael Jackson, this does NOT include “The Girl Is Mine” (which hit #2).
The Beatles
First Number 1:
“I Want To Hold Your Hand” (1964)
If you include their #1s after the Beatles, Paul McCartney has 29, George Harrison has 23, John Lennon has 22, and Ringo Starr has 22.
First Number 1:
First No. 1: “Ben” (1972)
If you include his #1s with the Jacksons, Michael has a total of 17.
the Supremes
First Number 1:
First No. 1: “Where Did Our Love Go” (1964)
First of five in a row. If you include #1s after the Supremes, Diana Ross has 18.
First Number 1:
“Saving All My Love For You” (1985)
First of a record-setting seven in a row
First Number 1:
“Fingertips – Pt. 2” (1963)
At 13-years-old, he was the youngest male to hit #1 – a record he still holds.
First Number 1:
“When I Think Of You” (1986)
When this hit #1, it marked the first time two siblings (Michael Jackson) had solo #1s – a record that still stands today.
