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Special Note to Whitburn Collectors: This Spreadsheet does not reflect the Whitburn Information found in his books (spec
changed the way he numbers the annual songs at least twice since this SS was created. The Only Data taken from it is the
Rankings. Many people have been working hard on verifying the information and have found many errors. Artists, Titles a
not deal with pre 1955, there are others that take care of this. They give me any corrections, then I incorporate it into the S
pass them on to the appropriate people.
Version Info:
Billboard data, last week entered - 12/28/2013 - Thanks to Bobby Peru for providing the charts for past several months.
Best viewed in 1024 x 768 resolution or higher (hold down <ctrl> and use scroll mouse to size)
Click the tabs at the bottom of this page to see the data.
This is an ongoing project so any missing data provided would help, updates will be posted probably bi-monthly, or "As nee
Error Notification:
If you find any errors (even minor spellings) please e-mail me with the prefix, and what the error is. I will correct it and let y
isn't an error.
bullfrog43@aol.com
Update Notes:
Updated 20130511
Updated 20130202
Updated 20120505
Updated 20110423
Updated 20110115
Updated 20100327
Updated 20100320
Updated 20100206
Updated 20091107
Updated 20090919
Updated 2009-04
Updated 2009-03
Updated 2008-04
Updated 2008-01
Updated 2007-04
Updated 2007-01-02
Added 2006-06
Updated 2006-04
Updated 2006-03
Added 2006-02
Updated 2006-01
Added 2005-12
Updated 2005
Updated 2005
Added 2005
Added 2005
Added 2005
Added 2005
Added 2004
Updated 2004
Added 2004
Added 2004
Added 2004
Added 2004
Added 2004
Added 2004
Changed 2004
Changed 2004
Added 2004
Added 2004
Added 2003
Added 2003
Added 2003
Added 2000
Utilized 1999
Many of us who collect charted singles find a spreadsheet or database format helpful to use in addition to books and chart
charts. If you do not own a copy of the new Whitburn Pop Hits Singles & Albums, or Top Pop Singles, we strongly encoura
from it's home page at www.recordresearch.com, or at bookstores like Amazon.com. While you can buy the older version
more information, and is worth a few extra bucks. The new 2007 version of the Top Pop Singles and the new Annual chang
including Airplay with the rankings. We will not be following his new rankings as we feel they have seperate charts and the
chart.
We can't contribute to the Music Prof by buying his books, because AFAIK, he hasn't published any. And his rankings and
the asking. Yet he has done as much as any other individual to make quality pre-1955 singles accessible for today's on-lin
new on-line users stumble through learning the same lessons over and over again. But, we can at least say, "Thanks," fro
One of the ways in which we can show our appreciation to those who have come before us, is to try to carry on in their trad
good quality, and do not post that which is not. Take the time to fill out as much information as you can in the ID Tags. Do
is accurate FOR EACH SONG. Listen to your music and make sure it sounds as good as it can before posting it for others
above all, be cheery and have fun!
Disclaimer:
Note to Whitburn Collectors: This Spreadsheet does not reflect the Whitburn Information found in his books (specifically from 1960 onw
the way he numbers the annual songs at least twice since this SS was created. The Only Data taken from it is the formulas in which he
s. Many people have been working hard on verifying the information and have found many errors. Artists, Titles and Song Times have
with pre 1955, there are others that take care of this. They give me any corrections, then I incorporate it into the SS. You can still send c
m on to the appropriate people.
Version Info:
data, last week entered - 12/28/2013 - Thanks to Bobby Peru for providing the charts for past several months.
wed in 1024 x 768 resolution or higher (hold down <ctrl> and use scroll mouse to size)
tabs at the bottom of this page to see the data.
n ongoing project so any missing data provided would help, updates will be posted probably bi-monthly, or "As needed"
Error Notification:
d any errors (even minor spellings) please e-mail me with the prefix, and what the error is. I will correct it and let you know, or respond a
error.
Update Notes:
2012 end of year renumbering
Moved 2012 songs peaking in 2013 to 2013. Old numbers left blank as 2012 will be renumbered in coming weeks
2011 end of year renumbering
2010 end of year renumbering
Moved 2010 songs peaking in 2010 to 2010 numbers. Old numbers left blank as 2010 will be renumbered in the coming weeks
2009 end of year renumbering
Updated to Rev 17 for Pop Music (1890-1954)
Moved 2009 songs peaking in 2010 to 2010 numbers. Old numbers left blank as 2009 will be renumbered in the coming weeks
Updated to Rev 16 for Pop Music (1890-1954)
Thanks go out to "UncleDave" - Pop Memories 1890-1954" This was (and still is) a HUGE project. The book is sorted alphabetically so it had to be c
could be produced. It was then compaired to Pop Hits 1940-1954. The Yearly rankings in Pop Hits did not and could not change as they were writte
remaining songs from Pop Memories (during '40-'54) were added to the already existing Pop Hits lists (And are subject to change in the future).
Errata - These are lists of corrections made as they come in. Also added a "Key Tab" for Titles on main sheet.
Added file "1940-1954 Charted Singles.xls" by Rosie
Time Lengths of songs (Thanks to WhoMe for the 55-70 list)
UncleDave for his list of 1930-1944
Added Yearly Song Positions to the list 1955-1999
"ChartedMusic1" - 1955-1999 Whitburn list.xls, Spreadsheet included Artist, Title, Year, and Top Charted position. From the Joel Whitburn book "Pop
started the whole project.
us who collect charted singles find a spreadsheet or database format helpful to use in addition to books and charts. Most of us do, how
f you do not own a copy of the new Whitburn Pop Hits Singles & Albums, or Top Pop Singles, we strongly encourage you to buy them.
home page at www.recordresearch.com, or at bookstores like Amazon.com. While you can buy the older version from e-bay at times, t
ormation, and is worth a few extra bucks. The new 2007 version of the Top Pop Singles and the new Annual changed the way Whitburn
g Airplay with the rankings. We will not be following his new rankings as we feel they have seperate charts and the purpose of this projec
contribute to the Music Prof by buying his books, because AFAIK, he hasn't published any. And his rankings and 2,000+ tune music co
ng. Yet he has done as much as any other individual to make quality pre-1955 singles accessible for today's on-line music lovers. And h
ine users stumble through learning the same lessons over and over again. But, we can at least say, "Thanks," from time to time. Than
he ways in which we can show our appreciation to those who have come before us, is to try to carry on in their tradition. Share your mu
ality, and do not post that which is not. Take the time to fill out as much information as you can in the ID Tags. Do the best job you can
ate FOR EACH SONG. Listen to your music and make sure it sounds as good as it can before posting it for others. Help point the newb
l, be cheery and have fun!
Year
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
Yearly
1
2
4
6
5
11
9
15
3
17
18
13
24
19
7
28
25
34
39
36
46
50
51
52
10
40
56
59
61
65
64
71
60
32
n/a
80
Source
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
Prefix
1943_001
1943_002
1943_003
1943_004
1943_005
1943_007
1943_008
1943_010
1943_011
1943_012
1943_014
1943_017
1943_018
1943_019
1943_020
1943_022
1943_025
1943_029
1943_030
1943_031
1943_035
1943_037
1943_039
1943_043
1943_044
1943_045
1943_047
1943_048
1943_051
1943_052
1943_054
1943_055
1943_056
1943_057
1943_059
1943_062
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
1943
n/a
37
67
73
n/a
62
91
83
84
78
87
88
112
85
82
135
100
108
101
172
95
43
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
h
m
1943_063
1943_065
1943_067
1943_068
1943_071
1943_074
1943_077
1943_079
1943_081
1943_082
1943_083
1943_086
1943_087
1943_089
1943_090
1943_091
1943_093
1943_096
1943_097
1943_098
1943_099
1943_100
n/a
11
2
1
n/a
3
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
30
4
11
12
11
16
14
14
13
15
15
19
14
14
20
18
18
18
24
17
5
Dick Jurgens
Dick Jurgens & His Orchestra
Six Hits & a Miss
Benny Goodman & His Orchestra
Rene Musette Orch
Hal Goodman & His Orchestra
Frank Sinatra
Count Basie & His Orchestra
Woody Herman & His Orchestra
Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra
Shep Fields & His Rippling Rhythm Orchestra
Freddy Martin & His Orchestra
Freddie Slack & His Orchestra
Ethel Merman
Jimmy Wakely
Bob Crosby & His Orchestra
King Cole Trio
Johnny Mercer
Perry Como
Four Vagabonds
Guy Lombardo & His Royal Canadians
Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
Artist
Inverted Featured UnFeatured
James, Harry Orch
Mills Brothers
Crosby, Bing
Dorsey, Tommy
Haymes, Dick
Song Spinners
Goodman, Benny Orch
Miller, Glenn Orch
Dexter, Al
Cugat, Xavier Orch
Crosby, Bing
Sinatra, Frank
Crosby, Bing
Ink Spots
Vallee, Rudy
Renard, Jacques Orch
Garland, Judy
Goodman, Benny Orch
Kyser, Kay Orch
Crosby, Bing
Shore, Dinah
Kelly, Willie Orch
Gray, Glen
Ellington, Duke Orch
Monroe, Vaughn Orch
Kuhn, Dick Orch
Oklahoma Album
Long, Johnny Orch
Dorsey, Jimmy
Lytell, Jimmy All-Star Seven
Heidt, Horace Orch
Millinder, Lucky Orch
Hawkins, Erskine Orch
Miller, Allen Orch
Barnet, Charlie Orch
McKinley, Ray Orch
Time
Sourc
e explicitTime Artist I SYMB ReI
Label/Number
Columbia 36668
Decca 18318
Decca 18561
Victor 27974
Decca 18556
Decca 18553
Columbia 35869
Victor 1523
Okeh 6708
Columbia 36651
Decca 23277
Columbia 35587
Decca 18564
Decca 18503
Victor 1526
Brunswick 6205
Decca 18480
Columbia 36652
Columbia 36673
Decca 18564
Victor 1525
Hit 7046
Decca 18479
Victor 26610
Victor 1524
Decca 4337
Decca 359
Decca 4375
Decca 18532
Beacon 104
Columbia 36670
Decca 18496
Bluebird 0813
Hit 7045
Decca 18541
Capitol 131
Media
Jurgens, Dick
Jurgens, Dick Orch
Six Hits & a Miss
Goodman, Benny Orch
Musette, Rene Orch
Goodman, Hal Orch
Sinatra, Frank
Basie, Count Orch
Herman, Woody Orch
Kaye, Sammy Orch
Fields, Shep Orch
Martin, Freddy Orch
Slack, Freddie Orch
Merman, Ethel
Wakely, Jimmy
Crosby, Bob Orch
Cole, Nat King
Mercer, Johnny
Como, Perry
Four Vagabonds
Lombardo, Guy Orch
Dorsey, Tommy
Columbia 36669
Columbia 36643
Capitol 127
Columbia 36680
Standard 2057
Hit 7059
Bluebird 11463
Columbia 36675
Decca 18546
Victor 27239
Bluebird 0807
Victor 20-1515
Capitol 129
Victor 20-1521
Decca 6059
Decca 4415
Excelsior 103
Capitol 122
Victor 1538
Bluebird 30-0815
Decca 4371
Victor 26054
Vocal
Vocal
Jazz
11/7/1942
Vocal
Jazz
Jazz
Easy
Vocal
Vocal
Vocal
Vocal
Jazz
Jazz
Vocal
10/30/1943
Vocal
Vocal
Jazz
Jazz
Jazz
Jazz
Jazz
12/19/1942
19th Week
18th Week
17th Week
16th Week
15th Week
14th Week
13th Week
12th Week
11th Week
10th Week
9th Week
8th Week
7th Week
6th Week
5th Week
4th Week
3rd Week
2nd Week
Written By
Jazz
1st Week
Pic
Sle
eve Genre Comme
Stereo (55-68)
Jazz
Vocal
Jazz
Jazz
Vocal
Jazz
Jazz
Country
Jazz
Jazz
Vocal
Vocal
Easy
Jazz
1/16/1943
59th Week
58th Week
57th Week
56th Week
55th Week
54th Week
53rd Week
52nd Week
51st Week
50th Week
49th Week
48th Week
47th Week
46th Week
45th Week
44th Week
43rd Week
42nd Week
41st Week
40th Week
39th Week
38th Week
37th Week
36th Week
35th Week
34th Week
33rd Week
32nd Week
31st Week
30th Week
29th Week
28th Week
27th Week
26th Week
25th Week
24th Week
23rd Week
22nd Week
21st Week
20th Week
76th Week
75th Week
74th Week
73rd Week
72nd Week
71st Week
70th Week
69th Week
68th Week
67th Week
66th Week
65th Week
64th Week
63rd Week
62nd Week
61st Week
60th Week
NOTE: There are several columns included that are used strictly for a renamer program that one of our group wrote. The
this program.
Year
Yearly Rank
Source
Prefix
CH
40
10
PK
High
Verified
Artist
Artist (Inverted)
Featured
UnFeatured
Album
Album Label and Number
Title
Single Time
Time Source
Explicit
Symbol
ReIssue
Label/Number
Media Type
Genre
Comments
Written By
Temp 1
Date Entered
Date Peaked
1 - 75 "Week"
re several columns included that are used strictly for a renamer program that one of our group wrote. These columns are not required if
this program.
The Year in which the single first hit its highest weekly position.
Yearly Rankings (###) Formula: Highest Position/Number of Weeks at highest/Number of weeks in Top 10/40/100 & Alpha
Where information for each title got it's start. Chart information such as high position, weeks, etc - Everything from 1960 onwards will be 't'
a = Whitburn annual (to be deleted)
b = Billboard (to be deleted)
JB = Jukebox (Pre 60)
BS = Best Sellers (pre 60)
TOP = Top 100
H = Hot 100
"Year" & "Rank" combined for the purpose of sorting the spreadsheet
Prefix "##_###b" - Song is the "B-Side" of noted ##_###
The number of weeks the single charted
The number of weeks the single charted at 40 or below
The number of weeks the single charted at 10 or below
The number of weeks the single charted at it's highest position (See High)
The Peak Position of the single
All data on single has been verified (Specifically Time, Label and Media) m = missing, t = time verified, p = label verified, x
Artist as shown on actual label (Billboard chart is default until single is actually verified)
Artist listed as (Last, First)
For informational purposes in ID3V1 or 2: Anytime a performer is listed as a "Featured Artist" it will be listed here
Additional Artists involved with the creation of the single not listed on the label or Sleeve.
Title of the Album (if any) that the single ORIGINALLY was taken from for THIS single.
Title as shown on actual label (Billboard chart is default until single is actually verified)
NOTE: All songs listed in Spreadsheet are considered the [Clean] Versions played on the Radio. (No [Dirty/Explici
posted with the Prefix unless noted in filename!) Keep in mind that due to the DD [Digital Downloads] there are so
a clean version - note it anyway in filename.
In order of precedence, ultimate goal is to list "Actual Playtimes" for all titles
1. Actual Playtimes (The Exact duration of the correct single that has been collected)
2. Time listed on Label (Best source other than timing the song yourself) However, Labels have been known to be off many
3. Times as listed in Pop Annual/Hits (Frequently Wrong, but a beginning source)
4. Times exported from Bob Moke MP3 Posts (Actually playtimes of MP3, in hopes that it is the correct version of song)
Source of time listed in 'Time' column. Blank means time was taken from source other then original charted track (usually W
SEE ABOVE. Goal is to match 'Media Type' column (#38 below)
An "x" identifies the song as having an "explicit" version, "c" means a "clean" version is available.
[F]oreign, [R]e-issue, [I]nstrumental, [N]ovelty, [X]mas, [C]omedy, [T]alking and/or [S]peaking
(####_###) <-- When did this single hit the charts elsewhere in spreadsheet. Must be same song. Used for cross referen
The label as listed on Billboard chart. Other labels may be listed in "Comments"
Indicates what the song charted as (78, 45, EP, CS, CD, AC, DD) 78RPM, 45RPM, Extended Play, Cassette Single, CD Si
Album Cut, Digital Download. The 'm' or 's' after '45' indicates whether Orig 45 was mono or stereo
Type of music: Rock, R&B, Country, Rap, Vocal, Jazz are most common.
Any comments of interest to the specific single
Who should get credit for the single.reallythe writers! (Entered as data comes in)
Raw scoring system where points are given for every week on the charts, and by how high it charted each week. 100 for ~
The month/day/year the single first hit the charts
The month/day/year the single first hit it's highest peak position.
using "1st Week" as "Date Entered Charts", the chart ranking history of particular single. The next number would be the se
X
X
X
X
X
01_097
02_034
93_220
03_014
NOTE: These are not typos: matchbox twenty, BLACKstreet, StainD, 5th Dimension
91_118, 92_032 & 92_298 - Rhythm Syndicate' s/b 'Rythm Syndicate' (notice spelling)
BB says 'Soundtrack Cut' there are 2 versions, Clean and Explicit, Clean is 4:08, Explicit is 4:23 since we assume clean
versions, time was changed to 4:08 to reflect this
Time shows 3:58, this is incorrect, charted version was Album, which runs at 4:33.
Single time is 4:04 not 4:45 that WB has. No idea where he got it
Whitburn shows 3:31, however charted version is Album cut. Clean is 5:34, Explicit is 5:59
m = missing
t = time verified
p = label verified
x = all verified
nv = needs verification
Different label spells it right, must be typo on other labels part. (Ref Allmusic) However, spelled wrong on Billboard Charts so
All Years are numbered Most Popular to Least, What's Up with the current years Data?
You have David Whitfield - Santo Natale as both 1954_128 and as 1955X001
the renamer picks up on the 1955X001 and so if you use that prefix you are left with a hole for 1954_128
Aames Brothers - Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane -- is in SS as both 1954_019 and also 1955_023
I can't see all of the data in your spreadsheet, even after I move the lower-right bar back and forth.
Reduce/
Just what are all those numbers to the right of the spreadsheet (Weeks 1 thru 75)?
are numbered Most Popular to Least, What's Up with the current years Data?
Yes, All Years are sorted by "Most Weeks At #1" then "Most at #2" and so on. Current year is sorted chronological
in the order of "Highest Position of Week" to "Lowest". Notice the "-" in the Prefix instead of the "_" , The " - " is
used for temporary numbers. Current year will be renumbered somewhere around April-May of next year when th
last of this years songs fall off chart.
This is a rarity caused by the book cut off dates, whitburn has this song listed in both Pop Memories and Pop Hits
and, although it is probably the same chart history. This will eventually be changed as we move away from Whitbu
all of the data in your spreadsheet, even after I move the lower-right bar back and forth.
How To's
Hold down the <CTRL> key and roll your wheel mouse up and down to desired size. Or
Place Mouse Pointer on the line separating the letters on the top of the spreadsheet. For Example if we want to hi
the "Artist Inverted" column, Place the mouse pointer on the line directly to the right of "L" until you see the point
change. Hold down the mouse button and move it to the left as far as it will go.
Some people prefer a complete list for Inverted Artist, Copy and paste the Entire Inverted column on top of the
"Artist" column, but use Edit -> "Paste Special" and choose "Values" and "Skip Blanks" when pasting.
reate a tab separated text file for use with Xenoliths "Tagger & Renamer" and/or "Cataloger" Program
1. Open up the Spreadsheet so that the song lists are viewed ""Click the ""Pop"" Tab on bottom left,
2. Make sure ""ALL"" columns are visable...i.e. column ""A"" column ""B"" column ""C"" etc.
3. Hit select all (Do this by clicking the empty grey square before the ""A"" column and the ""1"" Row - you will se
everything highlight itself,
4. Copy <Ctrl-C>,
5. Open a blank txt document with ""Notepad"", Make sure wordwrap is turned off, and paste <Ctrl-V>.
Click ""format"" and ensure that there is no check next to ""WordWrap"")
6. Save the new text file to a directory you can remember. Open ""Tagger & Renamer.exe"" and point to that
new text file.
are all those numbers to the right of the spreadsheet (Weeks 1 thru 75)?
These are the Weekly Chart Positions for each song listed in the spreadsheet. The first week, you may notice a
number - this number is the position on the chart during the 1st week on chart. The date is entered in the "Date
Entered" column. The 2nd week is a week later, Third...etc. If you notice blank cells between numbers, that mean
the song fell off the chart for that amount of time.