Information last updated in January of 2013. Information subject to change in the future.
PRE-HOT 100
Two other artists had comparable durations between their first and final #1 hits if the pre-Hot 100 era is considered.
Louis Armstrong’s “All of Me” topped the 1932 chart, according to Whitburn’s “Pop Memories: 1890-1954” research; Armstrong’s “Hello, Dolly!” was #1 in May 1964, some 32 years and 2 months later.
Frank Sinatra’s first chart-topper was “All or Nothing at All” in September 1943, as the singer for Harry James’ orchestra; his last was “Somethin’ Stupid,” an April 1967 duet with his daughter Nancy Sinatra, for a span of 23 years, 7 months.
CHER
MICHAEL JACKSON
January 1970
(as part of The Jackson 5)
25 Years,
8 Months
September 1995
ELTON JOHN
February 1973
24 Years,
8 Months
October 1997
THE BEACH BOYS
GEORGE HARRISON
February 1964
(as part of The Beatles)
23 Years,
11 Months
January 1988