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  1. The song, recognized as "the best-selling single of all time", was released before the pop/rock singles-chart era and "was listed as the world's best-selling single in the first-ever Guinness Book of Records (published in 1955) and—remarkably—still retains the title more than 50 years later".

    • “White Christmas” White Christmas. ~ 52 million copies sold. Released in: 1942. Written by: Irving Berlin. Main genre: Christmas Song. Most popular version sung by: Harry Crosby (a.k.a.
    • “Candle In The Wind” Candle In The Wind. ~ 33 million copies sold. Released in: 1973. Written by: Elton John & Bernie Taupin. Main genre: Pop. Most popular version sung by: Elton John.
    • “In The Summertime” In The Summertime. ~ 32 million copies sold. Released in: 1970. Written by: Raymond Dorset. Main genre: Skiffle. Most popular version sung by: Mungo Jerry (band)
    • “Silent Night” Silent Night. ~ 31 million copies sold. Released in: 1818. Written by: Joseph Mohr. Main genre: Christmas Song. Most popular version sung by: Harry Crosby (a.k.a.
  2. Aug 2, 2013 · Its seven-week reign is Jackson’s longest run at the top of the Hot 100 (tied with 1991’s “Black or White”). Coolio and L.V. based their song for the film "Dangerous Minds" on Stevie ...

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  4. Elton John 's "Candle in the Wind 1997" is the best-selling physical single in the United States since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking music sales in 1991. All of these physical singles have sold over four million copies according to either reliable third-party claims or RIAA multi-platinum certifications. Song. Artist (s) Release year.

    Song
    Artist (s)
    Release Year
    Claimed Sales (million) [a]
    1997
    8.84 [4]
    USA for Africa
    1985
    8 [5]
    1949
    7 [6]
    1943
    6 [7]
  5. These all-time rankings are based on actual performance on the weekly Billboard Hot 100 (from its launch on Aug. 4, 1958 through Oct. 10, 2015) and Billboard 200 (from Aug. 17, 1963 — when we ...

  6. Aug 2, 2018 · Shape of You – 2017. Ed Sheeran. Sheeran’s first Hot 100 No. 1 ruled for 12 weeks in 2017, but even after its reign ended, it broke records, staying in the top 10 for 33 weeks — one more ...

  7. Dec 19, 2023 · German rock band Scorpions is most known for their song Rock You Like a Hurricane, but it was Wind of Change that became their best-selling song. That’s because the song came at a time of global change as an anthem to the fall of the Soviet Union. 15. Sweet Mother – Prince Nico Mbarga. Sweet Mother.

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