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Michael Jackson "Hollywood Tonight" is number 1!

The King reigns again.

Michael Jackson leads Billboard's Dance/Club Play Songs chart for the first time in almost 16 years, as "Hollywood Tonight," from his posthumous album "Michael," rises 2-1.

With the coronation, the late King of Pop collects his eighth solo No. 1 on the survey, tying him with Enrique Iglesias for most leaders among men in the chart's 35-year history. Prince follows with seven toppers.

Madonna leads all artists with 40 Dance/Club Play Songs No. 1s, followed by Jackson's sister Janet (19). Jackson, who passed away June 25, 2009, had last ruled with Janet when their duet "Scream" led the weeks of July 15 and 22, 1995.



(Iglesias had claimed a solo share for most Dance/Club Play Songs among solo males when "Tonight (I'm Lovin' You)," featuring Ludacris and DJ Frank E, topped the Feb. 5, 2011, tally. "I am such a big fan of both Prince and Jackson, and to be included in this elite group of artists is such an honor," Iglesias told Billboard at the time. "I've been reading Billboard since I was a child and I'm very proud to be part of music history").

Jackson's 15-year, 11-month break between No. 1s marks the chart's longest since Cyndi Lauper ended a 24-year, three-month gap between "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" (March 24, 1984) and "Same Ol' Story" (June 28, 2008). (Lauper didn't have to wait long for her next No. 1; "Into the Nightlife" followed "Story" to the summit the week of Aug. 30, 2008).

Here is a recap of Jackson's eight solo Dance/Club Play Songs No. 1s; he first dominated as a member of the Jacksons, with "Forever Came Today" (four weeks, 1975) and "Lovely One"/"Can You Feel It"/"Walk Right Now" (one week, 1980). (Previously, combinations of album cuts were eligible to chart as one entry).

Title, Date reached No. 1, Weeks at No. 1
"Thriller (all cuts)," Jan. 22, 1983, 11 weeks
"Tell Me I'm Not Dreamin' (Too Good to Be True)" (Jermaine Jackson & Michael Jackson), June 9, 1984, three weeks
"Bad (Remix)," Nov. 7, 1987, two weeks
"The Way You Make Me Feel," Jan. 30, 1988, one week
"In the Closet," June 13, 1992, one week
"Who Is It," May 22, 1993, one week
"Scream" (Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson), July 15, 1995, two weeks
"Hollywood Tonight," June 11, 2011, one week (to-date)

http://www.billboard.com/column/char...05208332.story
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Very cool stuff. I was a bit disappointed with the outcome of "Hold My Hand" on the charts a few months ago. This completely makes up for it. Thanks for posting this great news!
 
Nice to hear. But I still haven't heard HT on the radio.
 
And Michael is now smiling down from above.
 
it is great that the song is doing something with such little promotion.... ^^^^^ even people here didn't realise it was released as a single lmfao x
 
weird maybe i missed it but in the netherlands i dont think ht does it good?? does anybody know the charts world wide?? i was thinking i love HT but i think its to soft for some to make it in the charts...
i believe monster and another day would be better because there stronger songs, and have even a rap in it,.

i dont think behind the mask is a good single, for me it sounds to old..
 
I like HT but I dont think HT is the strongest song On MICHAEL either
I t charted becuase it was released as a single and it is a dance tune.


I have to say my Favorite song on the Album is still "Behind The Mask"
That song gets to me deep inside my heart as only Michael can do.
 
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