Information last updated in October of 2021. 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 1955-2020, 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.
ormation last updated October 15, 2021. Information subject to change in the future.
Brandy and Monica
“the Boy Is Mine” (June 06, 1998)
Jumped from 23 to Number 1
the Beatles
“Can’t Buy Me Love” (April 04, 1964)
Jumped from 27 to Number 1
Rihanna
“SOS” (May 13, 2006)
Jumped from 34 to Number 1
Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
“Umbrella” (June 9, 2007)
Jumped from 41 to Number 1
Timbaland featuring
Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake
“Give It to Me” (April 21, 2007)
Jumped from 42 to Number 1
Usher featuring Young Jeezy
“Love in This Club” (March 15, 2008)
Jumped from 51 to Number 1
Kelly Clarkson
“A Moment Like This” (October 5, 2002)
Jumped from 52 to Number 1
Rihanna
“Take a Bow” (May 24, 2008)
Jumped from 53 to Number 1
Flo Rida
“Right Round” (February 20, 2009)
Jumped from 58 to Number 1
Rihanna featuring Drake
“What’s My Name?” (November 20, 2010)
Jumped from 60 to Number 1
Maroon 5
“Makes Me Wonder” (May 12, 2007)
Jumped from 64 to Number 1
Adele
“Easy On Me” (October 30, 2021)
Jumped from 68 to Number 1
T.I.
“Whatever You Like” (September 08, 2008)
Jumped from 71 to Number 1
Taylor Swift
“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” (September 01, 2012)
Jumped from 77 to Number 1
Taylor Swift
“Look What You Made Me Do” (September 16, 2017)
Jumped from 77 to Number 1
Eminem. Dr. Dre and 50 Cent
“Crack a Bottle” (February , 2009)
Jumped from 78 to Number 1
T.I. featuring Rihanna
“Live Your Life” (October 18, 2008)
Jumped from 80 to Number 1
Britney Spears
“Womanizer” (October 25, 2008)
Jumped from 96 to Number 1
Kelly Clarkson
“My Life Would Suck Without You” (February 7, 2009)
Jumped from 97 to Number 1