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The book that the New York Times called a treasure trove of pop lore just got better
Before MTV and VH1 . . . before books with Stories Behind the Songs of popular recording artists, there were Fred Bronson's stories behind the top chart hits. Now in its 5th edition, The Billboard Book of Number 1 Hits once again provides the inside scoop behind every song since 1955 known to reach the pinnacle of the legendary and most respected record chart in the world--Billboard's Hot 100.
Entries include vivid anecdotes from the hit-making artists, songwriters, and producers; a brief history of the song; the chart entry date and position; the number of weeks on the chart; the date the song reached number one; and much more. Fascinating and engrossing, this reference is the ultimate music source for every rock fan
- An indispensable reference from
Billboard, the music authority
- From Bill Haley to Jennifer Lopez,
it's all here
- Major interviews with Britney Spears, Alicia Keys, and many, many more chart busters
- Author Fred Bronson and this book have developed an extremely loyal
following
Synopsis
From Bill Haley to Jennifer Lopez, it's all here in the newest edition of an indispensable reference that also includes major interviews with Britney Spears, Alicia Keys, and many, many more chart busters.
Synopsis
Before MTV and VH1 . . . before books with “Stories Behind the Songs” of popular recording artists, there were Fred Bronsons stories behind the top chart hits. Now in its 5th edition,
The Billboard Book of Number 1 Hits once again provides the inside scoop behind every song since 1955 known to reach the pinnacle of the legendary and most respected record chart in the worldBillboards Hot 100.
Entries include vivid anecdotes from the hit-making artists, songwriters, and producers; a brief history of the song; the chart entry date and position; the number of weeks on the chart; the date the song reached number one; and much more. Fascinating and engrossing, this reference is the ultimate music source for every rock fan!
About the Author
Fred Bronson has been called “Americas foremost chart journalist.” He writes the popular “Chart Beat” column in Billboard magazine, as well as his own chart-oriented section of Billboard.com. The author of Billboards Hottest Hot 100 Hits, now in its third edition, he lives in Los Angeles.