Biggest Jumps to US Number 1

Information last updated in January of 2013. Information subject to change in the future.

Changes in when the eligibility of a single first begins, as well as more accurate digital download totals, have made abrupt chart jumps more commonplace.

From 1955-2001, under Billboard’s previous methodologies, only two singles ascended directly to #1 from a previous position beneath the Top 20:

The Beatles’ “Can’t Buy Me Love”, which jumped from #27 to the top slot in April 1964.

Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine” which jumped from #23 to #1 in June 1998.

“Womanizer” (October 25, 2008)

“Live Your Life” (October 18, 2008)

“Whatever You Like” (October 18, 2008)

“Makes Me Wonder” (May 12, 2007)

“Take a Bow” (May 24, 2008)

“A Moment Like This” (October 5, 2002)

“Love in This Club” (March 15, 2008)

“Give It to Me” (April 21, 2007)

“Umbrella” (June 9, 2007)

“SOS” (May 13, 2006)