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🎵🎸Robert Fripp -- is 78 in the year 2024 and 79 in the year 2025; b.5/16/1946
Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter, Bandleader, Rock and Roll Singer/Guitarist, English
Misc: sessioned for David Bowie, Hall & Oates, Peter Gabriel, and Talking Heads.
Group Names: King Crimson (lead), sessionist

🎭Kevin McDonald -- is 63 in the year 2024 and 64 in the year 2025; b.5/16/1961
Actor, Comedian, Canadian
TV Shows: Lilo and Stitch, Kids in The Hall
Movie Titles: Galaxy Quest

🎭Brent Jasmer -- is 59 in the year 2024 and 60 in the year 2025; b.5/16/1965
Actor
Misc: retired from acting in 1998
Movie Titles: Leprechaun 4: In Space, Hot Times at Montclair High, An American Vampire Story, Lineea Quigley's Horror Workout

🎭🎮Khary Payton -- is 52 in the year 2024 and 53 in the year 2025; b.5/16/1972 N.S.
Actor, Stuntman, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer, Video Game Voice Actor
TV Shows: Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Teen Titans, Teen Titans Go!, Young Justice, The Walking Dead
Movie Titles: Latter Days
Video Games: X-Men Legends II (series), Saints Row, American Wasteland, Dead or Alive Xtreme (series), Batman (series), Infamous (series), Young Justice (series)

🎭Jason "Wee Man" Acuna -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.5/16/1973 N.S.
Actor, Stuntman
Movie Titles: Jackass

🎭Tori Spelling -- is 51 in the year 2024 and 52 in the year 2025; b.5/16/1973 N.S.
Actress, Cartoon Voice Actress, Producer
Names/Places: RFMN:Victoria Davey; Candy & Aaron's daughter, Randy's sister
TV Shows: Beverly Hills 90210 (as Donna Martin also on 90210), Saved By The Bell (as Violet Bickerstaff), Jake and the Never Land Pirates (as Pirate Princess)
Movie Titles: Scary Movie 2, The House of Yes, Trick

🎭Drew Roy -- is 38 in the year 2024 and 39 in the year 2025; b.5/16/1986
Actor
TV Shows: iCarly (as Griffin), Falling Skies (as Hal Mason), Hannah Montana (as Jesse)
Movie Titles: Secretariat, Costa Rican Summer

🎭Jermaine Fowler -- is 36 in the year 2024 and 37 in the year 2025; b.5/16/1988 N.S.
Actor, Comedian
TV Shows: Superior Donuts

🎭Marc John Jefferies -- is 34 in the year 2024 and 35 in the year 2025; b.5/16/1990
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer
TV Shows: Tracy Morgan Show
Movie Titles: Monsters Inc., Spider-Man 2 (2004), Notorious, Get Rich or Die Tryin'

🎭Thomas Brodie-Sangster -- is 34 in the year 2024 and 35 in the year 2025; b.5/16/1990 N.S.
Actor, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer, English
TV Shows: Thunderbirds Are Go (as John Tracy), Nanny McPhee (as Simon), Game of Thrones (as Jojen Reed), Phineas and Ferb (as Ferb)
Movie Titles: Maze Runner (series as Newt)

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🎭Sheila Carrasco -- b.5/16/???? N.S.
Actress, Producer
TV Shows: Ghosts

🎭Julius Tannen -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/16/1880 d.1/3/1965 (84)
Comedian
Names/Places: or FN:Julian?

🎭🎵George Gaynes -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/16/1917 d.2/15/2016 N.S. (98)
Actor, Opera Singer, Finnish
Names/Places: NN: George Jongejans
TV Shows: General Hospital (as Frank Smith 1980), Rich Man Poor Man, Scruples, Punky Brewster (as Henry Warnimont), Hearts Afire (as Strobe Smithers), The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd
Movie Titles: Just Married, Police Academy (series), Tootsie, Wag The Dog

⛪🎭🎵Liberace -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/16/1919 N.S. d.2/4/1987 N.S. (67)
Roman Catholic, TV/Movie Actor, Variety Show Host, Pianist, Gay
Names/Places: b. in West Allis, WI; a twin; RN:Wladziu Valentino Liberace; d. in Palm Springs
TV Shows: The Liberace Show, Batman (as Evil Chandell 'The Devil's Fingers' & evil twin Harry)

✍🎭Roy Hudd -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/16/1936 N.S. d.3/15/2020 N.S. (83)
Author, Actor, Comedian, Radio Broadcaster, English

🎨Chris Browne -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/16/1952 N.S. d.2/5/2023 N.S. (70)
Comic Strip Cartoonist
Book Titles: Hagar the Horrible

✍🎭Christopher Ayres -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/16/1965 N.S. d.10/18/2021 N.S. (56)
Scriptwriter, Actor

🎨🎭Jonathan D. "Jon" Schnepp -- Birth Anniversary -- b.5/16/1967 N.S. d.7/19/2018 N.S. (51)
Animator, Cartoonist, Cartoon Voice Actor, Producer/Director, Cinematographer
TV Shows: Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, The Venture Bros. (co-director)
Movie Titles: Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Video Games: Club Dead

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✍📰George Ade -- Death Anniversary -- b.2/7/1866 d.5/16/1944 (78)
Dramatist/Playwright (x), Humorist, Editor

🎭John Brown -- Death Anniversary -- b.4/4/1904 d.5/16/1957 (53)
TV/Radio Actor
TV Shows: Ozzie & Harriet, My Friend Irma, The Life of Riley (as Digby Digger O'Dell), Burns & Allen (as Harry)

🎭Andy Kaufman -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/17/1949 N.S. d.5/16/1984 N.S. (35)
Hall of Famer, TV Actor, Comedian
Misc: in the WWE Hall of Fame
TV Shows: Taxi (as Latka Gravas), Saturday Night Live (frequent guest)

🎭Margaret (Actress) Hamilton -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/9/1902 N.S. d.5/16/1985 N.S. (82)
TV/Movie Actress, Commercial Actress
Names/Places: b. in Cleveland, OH
Misc: Cora the Maxwell House Coffee lady; some say b. Sep 12
TV Shows: Winchell-Mahoney Show
Movie Titles: The Wizard of Oz (as the Wicked Witch of the West)

🎭Jim Henson -- Death Anniversary -- b.9/24/1936 N.S. d.5/16/1990 N.S. (53)
Hall of Famer, TV/Movie Producer, Puppeteer
Names/Places: b. in Greenville, MS; RFMN:James Maury
Misc: The Muppets mastermind; 1950s TV variety shows
TV Shows: Sesame Street (as voice of Ernie, Kermit the Frog, and other characters), The Muppets (as the voice of Kermit the Frog, The Swedish Chef, Capt. Link Heartthrob, Rowlf, Dr. Teeth, and others), Saturday Night Live (1975-76)

⛪🎭🎵Sammy Davis Jr. -- Death Anniversary -- b.12/8/1925 N.S. d.5/16/1990 N.S. (64)
Hall of Famer, Judaism Convert, TV/Movie/Stage Actor, Vaudevillan, Impressionist, Dancer, Singer
Names/Places: b. in New York City
Misc: lounge, records, films, theater, & television
Song Titles: Baretta (theme), The Candyman
TV Shows: Sammy Davis Jr. Show

🎵🎸Ronnie James Dio -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/10/1942 d.5/16/2010 (67)
Songwriter, Heavy Metal Singer
Misc: his logo upside down looks like "DEVIL"
Group Names: Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Rainbow, soloist

🎭Bill Skiles -- Death Anniversary -- b.7/5/1931 d.5/16/2011 (79)
Comedian
Misc: of the comedy team of Skiles and Henderson

🎭Hugh Dane -- Death Anniversary -- b.10/21/1942 N.S. d.5/16/2018 N.S. (75)
Actor
TV Shows: The Office (as Hank)
Movie Titles: Bridesmaids, Little Fockers, Joy Ride

🎭John Aylward -- Death Anniversary -- b.11/7/1946 N.S. d.5/16/2022 N.S. (75)
Actor
TV Shows: ER (as Dr. Donald Anspaugh)
Movie Titles: The Crazies, Armageddon, Water for Elephants

🎭Dabney Coleman -- Death Anniversary -- b.1/3/1932 N.S. d.5/16/2024 N.S. (92)
TV/Movie Actor
Names/Places: b. in Corpus Christi, Texas
Misc: some say b. Jan 2
TV Shows: That Girl (as Dr. Leon Bessemer), Mary Hartman Mary Hartman (as Merle Jeeter), Buffalo Bill (as Bill Bittinger), Apple Pie, Slap Maxwell Story (star), Drexell's Class (as Otis Drexell), Madman of the People (as Jack "Madman" Bruckner), The Guardian (as Burton Fallin)
Movie Titles: Tootsie, 9 to 5, On Golden Pond, You've Got Mail

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In 1928, Walt Disney applied for a trademark for “Mickey Mouse”, for use in motion pictures. (This and other movie data may not be repeated in Infobeatʹs e-mail service)

In 1952, The Goofy film, “Two Gun Goofy” is released.

In 1966, The Beach Boys released their critically acclaimed LP “Pet Sounds” in the U.S. Itʹs a dramatic change of pace from their 'Girls, Cars and Surf' formula, and includes the hits to-be “SLOOP JOHN B”, “WOULDNʹT IT BE NICE” and “GOD ONLY KNOWS”. The BEATLES later admitted that the album influenced their “Sergeant Pepperʹs Lonely Hearts Club Band” sessions.

In 1970, R.C., “Grover Henson Feels Forgotten” by Bill Cosby peaked at #70 on the pop singles chart.

In 1978, 8:30 p.m./ET “Laverne and Shirley” (ABC): Laverne dreams that she and Shirley are in their 80s, still together, still unattached and praying for a last-chance marriage to anyone — even those dirty old men Lenny and Squiggy. Laverne: Penny Marshall. Shirley: Cindy Williams. Lenny: Michael McKean. Squiggy: David L. Lander.

In 1980, 05 x 16 = 80

In 1980, Former Buggles members Geoff Downes and Trevor Horn joined the rock group Yes while replacing the departed Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman.

In 1981, R.C., “Bette Davis Eyes” by Kim Carnes peaked at number one on the pop singles chart and stayed there for nine weeks (skipping over a week), inspired at least a dozen parodies, “Jimmy Duranteʹs Nose”, “Colonel Sanderʹs Thighs”, the biggest one was “Marty Feldman Eyes” by Bruce Baby Manbaum.

In 1981, “SCTV Network 90” began airing on NBC after spending four years in syndication as “Second City Television” as a 30 minute format at 12:30am in the Eastern and Pacific Time Zones. (Due to quirks in the late night daypart, it was late May 15 in the Central and Mountain Time Zones where it premiered at 11:30pm.)

In 1983, “Mr. Roboto” single by Styx was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1984, In what some consider the start and/or end of one of the worldʹs greatest practical jokes, Andy Kaufman dies of a rare form of lung cancer, despite being a life-long nonsmoker who never drank, used drugs, or ate red meat.

In 1985, On “Late Night with David Letterman” on NBC, In Los Angeles. Explaining that he really “canʹt work without this,” Johnny Carson proceeded to unfold his own portable desk for his first-ever panel as Daveʹs guest. Later, Lee Marvin came out and gave Dave a piece of what little remained of his mind.

In 1986, “Bobbyʹs in the Shower on Dallas”. Pam Ewing — still pining for her do-good hubbie, Bobby, who had died the previous year — woke up one morning to the sound of the shower. She swung open the door of the steam-filled shower stall to find a cheery, lathery Bobby. “Good morning,” he said — season-ending freeze-frame. In the fall, we found out Bobbyʹs death — in fact, conveniently, the whole misbegotten preceding season — had just been a dream of Pamʹs.

In 1987, It was a grand day in New York Harbor. “Bobro 400”, a huge barge, set sail within eyesight of the Statue of Liberty with 3,200 tons of garbage that nobody wanted. The floating trash heap soon became Americaʹs most well-traveled garbage can as it began an eight-week, 6,000 mile Odyssey in search of a willing dumping site. Guess what? “Bobro 400” returned to New York Harbor after the lengthy journey — and brought all that garbage back with it!

In 1987, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Head of the Class”. Other Articles: Garry Shandling, $6 Million Dollar Man

In 1987, “Weird Al” Yankovic gave a live performance at 72nd National Orange Show in San Bernardino, California.

In 1990, Jim Henson, the man who created the Muppets and took Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and an ever-complaining Oscar the Grouch to international stardom, died at age 53.

In 1990, Sammy Davis Jr. dies in his Beverly Hills, California, home after a long battle with throat cancer. His biggest hit is “The Candy Man,” a number one featured in the film “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”

In 1991, NBC and Jay Lenoʹs manager, Helen Kushnick, sign an unpublicized contract guaranteeing that Jay Leno would host the Tonight Show after Johnny Carson leaves.

In 1992, On the cover of TV Guide: “Oprah Winfrey”. Other Articles: Unplugged, Letters to Johnny Carson

In 1992, R.C., “Smells Like Nirvana” by “Weird Al” Yankovic peaked at #35 on the pop singles chart; it was a parody of Nirvanaʹs “Smells Like Teen Spirit”

In 1992, R.C., “Weird Al” Yankovicʹs album “Off the Deep End” peaked at #17 on the Billboard album chart

In 1995, In the Frasier episode “The Innkeepers” Frasier and Niles open a French restaurant, pretentiously called Les Frè res Heureux (“the happy brothers”). As Niles says, “Itʹs homey, but just hard enough to pronounce to intimidate the riffraff.” Lucy and Ethel rarely knew such calamity as this opening night.

In 2002, The movie “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones” opened in theaters. Only a couple of novelty songs inspired by the movie were played on Doctor Dementoʹs show that year.

In 2005, “Everybody Loves Raymond” aired its series finale on CBS.

In 2013, “The Office” aired its final episode after nine seasons on the air on NBC.

In 2019, The final episode of The Big Bang Theory aired after a 12-season run. The comedy series starred Jim Parsons (Sheldon), Johnny Galecki (Leonard), Kaley Cuoco (Penny), Simon Helberg (Howard), Kunal Nayyar (Raj), Melissa Rauch (Bernadette) and Mayim Bialik (Amy).

In 2080, 05 x 16 = 80

Movie Releases On This Date

In 1980, "The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle" was released by Virgin Films; Julien Temple (director/screenplay); Malcolm McLaren, Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Sid Vicious, Johnny Rotten, Ronnie Biggs, Mary Millington, Irene Handl, Liz Fraser, Jess Conrad, Helen of Troy, Tenpole Tudor, James Aubrey, Johnny Shannon, Judy Croll, Peter Dean, Dave Dee, Alan Jones; Mockumentary; Live action

In 1980, "Humanoids from the Deep" was released by New World Pictures; Barbara Peeters (director); Frederick James (screenplay); Doug McClure, Ann Turkel, Vic Morrow, Lynn Schiller, Anthony Pena, Denise Galik, David Strassman, Greg Travis, Linda Shayne, Cindy Weintraub, Meegan King, Breck Costin, Hoke Howell, Don Maxwell, Lisa Glaser, Julie Kestel, Bruce Monette, Shawn Erler; Sci-Fi; Live action

In 1983, "Deadly Eyes" was released by Warner Bros. / Golden Harvest; Robert Clouse (director); Charles H. Eglee, James Herbert (screenplay); Sam Groom, Scatman Crothers, Sara Botsford, Cec Linder, Lisa Langlois, Lesleh Donaldson; Horror; Live action

In 1997, "Love! Valour! Compassion!" was released by Fine Line Features; Joe Mantello (director); Terrence McNally (screenplay); Jason Alexander, Stephen Spinella, Stephen Bogardus, Randy Becker, John Benjamin Hickey, Justin Kirk, John Glover; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1997, "The Van" was released by 20th Century Fox / Beacon Pictures / Deadly Films / BBC Films; Stephen Frears (director); Roddy Doyle (screenplay); Colm Meaney, Donal O'Kelly, Ger Ryan, Caroline Rothwell, Neilí Conroy, Rúaidhrí Conroy, Brendan O'Carroll, Stuart Dunne, Laurie Morton, Marie Mullen, Jon Kenny; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 1999, "Double Platinum" was released by ABC / Norwood Entertainment Group / Storyline Entertainment / Anaid Film Productions / Columbia TriStar Television; Robert Allan Ackerman (director); Nina Shengold (screenplay); Diana Ross, Brandy, Christine Ebersole, Allen Payne, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Harvey Fierstein, Roger Rees, Samantha Brown, Ed Lover, Peter Francis James, Adriane Lenox, Bernard Addison, Terry Alexander, Darrin Henson, Sam Jaeger, Ron Cephas Jones, Debbie Matenopoulos; Musical, Drama; Live Action

In 2002, "Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones" was released by 20th Century Fox / Lucasfilm; George Lucas (director/screenplay); Jonathan Hales (screenplay); Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Christopher Lee, Samuel L. Jackson, Ian McDiarmid, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Frank Oz, Pernilla August, Temuera Morrison, Jimmy Smits, Jack Thompson, Leeanna Walsman, Ahmed Best, Rose Byrne, Oliver Ford Davies, Ronald Falk, Jay Laga'aia, Andy Secombe, Silas Carson, Ayesha Dharker, Joel Edgerton, Daniel Logan, Bonnie Piesse, Anthony Phelan, Rena Owen, Alethea McGrath, Susie Porter, Matt Doran, Alan Ruscoe, Matt Sloan, Veronica Segura, David Bowers, Steve John Shepherd, Marton Csokas, Liam Neeson, Leonard L. Thomas, Christopher Truswell, Matthew Wood; Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Romance; Live Action

In 2003, "Down with Love" was released by 20th Century Fox / Fox 2000 Pictures / Regency Enterprises; Peyton Reed (director); Eve Ahlert, Dennis Drake (screenplay); Ewan McGregor, Renée Zellweger, David Hyde Pierce, Sarah Paulson, Rachel Dratch, Jack Plotnick, Tony Randall, John Aylward, Warren Munson, Matt Ross, Michael Ensign, Timothy Omundson, Jeri Ryan, Ivana Milicevic, Melissa George, Matt Adler, Maggie Baird, John Cappelletti, Robert Clotworthy, Kat Cressida, Bridget Hoffman, Matthew Labyorteaux, Luisa Leschin, Scott Menville, Tony Pope, Jill Remez, Steve Staley, Laura Summer; Romance, Comedy; ; Live Action

In 2003, "L'Auberge Espagnole" was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures; Cédric Klapisch (director); Romain Duris, Judith Godrèche, Audrey Tautou; Romance, Comedy; ; Live Action

In 2003, "Pokémon Heroes" was released by Miramax Films; Kunihiko Yuyama (director); Hideki Sonoda (screenplay); Veronica Taylor, Rachael Lillis, Eric Stuart, Ikue Ōtani, Megumi Hayashibara, Megan Hollingshead, Lisa Ortiz, Michael Sinterniklaas, Wayne Grayson, Tara Sands, Maddie Blaustein, Kayzie Rogers, Rodger Parsons; Adventure, Fantasy, Family; ; Anime, Animation

In 2007, "Once" was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures; John Carney (director/screenplay); Glen Hansard, Markéta Irglová, Hugh Walsh, Gerard Hendrick, Alaistair Foley, Geoff Minogue, Bill Hodnett, Danuse Ktrestova, Darren Healy, Mal Whyte, Marcella Plunkett, Niall Cleary, Wiltold Owski, Krzysztos Tlotka, Tomek Glowacki, Keith Byrne; Romance, Musical, Drama

In 2008, "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" was released by Walt Disney Pictures / Walden Media; Andrew Adamson (director/screenplay); Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely (screenplay); Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Ben Barnes, Sergio Castellitto, Pierfrancesco Favino, Damián Alcázar, Vincent Grass, Alicia Borrachero, Simón Andreu, Predrag Bjelac, Liam Neeson, Peter Dinklage, Warwick Davis, Ken Stott, Eddie Izzard, Cornell John, Yemi Akinyemi, David Walliams, Klara Issova, Jan Pavel Filipensky, Shane Rangi, Tilda Swinton, Douglas Gresham, David Bowles, Juan Diego Montoya Garcia, Lejla Abbasová, Carlos Da Silva, Gomez Mussenden; Fantasy; W

In 2008, "How the Garcia Girls Spent Their Summer" was released by Maya Entertainment; Georgina Riedel (director/screenplay); America Ferrera, Elizabeth Peña, Lucy Gallardo, Eliana Alexander, David Barrera, Steven Bauer, Alyssa Diaz, Leo Minaya, Patricia de Leon, Victor Wolf, Ana Cervantes, Jorge Cervera Jr., Marina Dena-Santo, Ricki Lopez, Alberto Montero, Rick Najera, Jane Sevilla, Perla Walters; Comedy; L

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.S.

In 1953, ✪✪ “How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?” by Patti Page charted at number 2 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, ✪✪ “Tell Me A Story” by Jimmy Boyd With Frankie Laine charted at number 9 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, ✪✪ “The Ho Ho Song” by Red Buttons charted at number 10 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, ✪✪ “Strange Things Are Happening (Ho Ho, Hee Hee, Ha Ha)” by Red Buttons charted at number 15 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, ✪✪ “Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)” by Edd 'Kookie' Byrnes and Connie Stevens charted at number 4 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, ✪✪ “Pink Shoelaces” by Dodie Stevens charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, ✪✪ “Quiet Village” by Martin Denny charted at number 19 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, ✪✪ “The Tijuana Jail” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 21 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, ✪✪ “The Battle Of New Orleans” by Johnny Horton charted at number 23 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, ✪✪ “Bonaparte's Retreat” by Billy Grammer charted at number 50 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, ✪✪ “Castin' My Spell” by The Johnny Otis Show charted at number 57 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, ✪✪ “Charlie Brown” by The Coasters charted at number 66 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, ✪✪ “Dead Man's Curve” by Jan and Dean charted at number 8 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, ✪✪ “Theme From 'The Pink Panther'” by Henry Mancini and His Orchestra charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, ✪✪ “Viva Las Vegas” by Elvis Presley and The Jordanaires charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Norman Greenbaum charted at number 6 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ✪✪ “Tennessee Birdwalk” by Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan charted at number 34 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ✪✪ “Sugar, Sugar” by Wilson Pickett charted at number 49 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ✪✪ “My Wife The Dancer” by Eddie and Dutch charted at number 60 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ✪✪ “Grover Henson Feels Forgotten” by Bill Cosby charted at number 70 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ✪✪ “Welfare Cadillac” by Guy Drake charted at number 71 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ✪✪ “Red, Red Wine” by Vic Dana charted at number 87 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ✪✪ “Tobacco Road” by Jamul charted at number 93 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 14 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Rapture” by Blondie charted at number 31 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ⏺🤣 “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 54 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Elvira” by The Oak Ridge Boys charted at number 78 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 81 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Double Dutch Bus” by Frankie Smith charted at number 86 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ⏺ “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 91 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Seduced” by Leon Redbone charted at number 100 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ✪✪ “Brass Monkey” by Beastie Boys charted at number 74 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ⏺ “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 3 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ✪✪ “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot charted at number 17 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ✪✪ “Smells Like Nirvana” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 35 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ✪✪ “White Men Can't Jump” by Riff charted at number 90 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “I Love College” by Asher Roth charted at number 39 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ⏺🤣 “Hoedown Throwdown” by Miley Cyrus charted at number 45 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “One In Every Crowd” by Montgomery Gentry charted at number 58 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “I'm On A Boat” by The Lonely Island featuring T-Pain charted at number 72 on the U.S. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the U.K.

In 1953, ✪✪ “Tell Me A Story” by Jimmy Boyd With Frankie Laine charted at number 5 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1953, ✪✪ “How Much Is That Doggie In The Window?” by Lita Roza charted at number 7 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, ✪✪ “Charlie Brown” by The Coasters charted at number 9 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, ✪✪ “I Go Ape” by Neil Sedaka charted at number 11 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, ✪✪ “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, ✪✪ “No Particular Place To Go” by Chuck Berry charted at number 26 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, ✪✪ “Viva Las Vegas” by Elvis Presley and The Jordanaires charted at number 42 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ✪✪ “Back Home” by The England World Cup Squad charted at number 1 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Norman Greenbaum charted at number 2 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ✪✪ “Gimme Dat Ding” by The Pipkins charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ✪✪ “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Mary Hopkin charted at number 22 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ✪✪ “Do The Funky Chicken” by Rufus Thomas charted at number 25 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 3 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Ossie's Dream (Spurs Are On Their Way To Wembley)” by Tottenham Hotspur Fa Cup Final Squad charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Stray Cat Strut” by Stray Cats charted at number 14 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Einstein A-Go-Go” by Landscape charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Flowers Of Romance” by PiL (Public Image Limited) charted at number 40 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Pocket Calculator” by Kraftwerk charted at number 43 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Marvin The Paranoid Android” by Marvin charted at number 70 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ✪✪ “Hot Shot Tottenham!” by Tottenham Hotspur Football Club charted at number 35 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ✪✪ “The Irish Rover” by The Pogues and The Dubliners charted at number 65 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ✪✪ “Go For It” by Coventry City Cup Final Squad charted at number 77 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ✪✪ “The Romford Rap” by Chas 'n' Dave With The Mathchroom Mob charted at number 96 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ✪✪ “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top charted at number 38 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ✪✪ “Leeds Leeds Leeds” by Leeds United AFC charted at number 67 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “United Calypso '98” by Reds United charted at number 55 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “Teletubbies Say Eh-Oh!” by Teletubbies charted at number 58 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 8 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ⏺🤣 “Hoedown Throwdown” by Miley Cyrus charted at number 18 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “I Love College” by Asher Roth charted at number 34 on the U.K. Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Australia

In 1959, ✪✪ “Pink Shoelaces” by Dodie Stevens charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, 🎄 “Little Drummer Boy” by Harry Simeone Chorale charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, ✪✪ “Charlie Brown” by The Coasters charted at number 20 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, ✪✪ “Viva Las Vegas / What'd I Say” by Elvis Presley and The Jordanaires charted at number 7 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, ✪✪ “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small charted at number 18 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Norman Greenbaum charted at number 4 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “9 To 5 / Sing For The Common Man” by Dolly Parton charted at number 9 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Rapture / Walk Like Me” by Blondie charted at number 10 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Flash's Theme a.k.a. Flash / Football Fight” by Queen charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Once In A Lifetime / Seen and Not Seen” by Talking Heads charted at number 25 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “They Won't Let My Girlfriend Talk To Me / Brave New World” by Jimmy and The Boys charted at number 30 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Bite Your Bum (Parody: "Shaddap Your Face") / Mandy” by Peter Plus With Bazz and Pilko charted at number 43 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Enola Gay / Annex” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark charted at number 48 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “There's No One Quite Like Grandma / Pinocchio” by St. Winifred's School Choir charted at number 50 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Baggy Trousers / The Business” by Madness charted at number 52 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “The Pheasant Plucker's Song / The Ballad Of Barking Creek” by The Barrow Poets charted at number 62 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “If You Want To Be Happy / Ain't Been Missing You” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 64 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Lola / You Really Got Me / Celluloid Heroes” by The Kinks charted at number 93 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ✪✪ “Real Wild Child” by Ivan charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ✪✪ “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G and Deejay Sven charted at number 32 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ✪✪ “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 45 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ⏺ “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 46 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ✪✪ “James Brown Is Dead” by L.A. Style charted at number 11 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ✪✪ “Dizzy” by Vic Reeves and The Wonder Stuff charted at number 28 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ✪✪ “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top charted at number 48 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ⏺ “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by N.Y.C.C. charted at number 24 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 13 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “I'm On A Boat” by The Lonely Island featuring T-Pain charted at number 14 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 44 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ⏺🤣 “J**z In My Pants” by The Lonely Island charted at number 49 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, ⏺🤣 “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 15 on the Australian Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in New Zealand

In 1981, ✪✪ “I Could Be So Good For You” by Dennis Waterman charted at number 4 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ⏺🤣 “Baggy Trousers” by Madness charted at number 10 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Rapture” by Blondie charted at number 13 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Whip It” by Devo charted at number 20 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ⏺ “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 23 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, 🎄🤣 “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 24 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ⏺🤣 “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 25 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “The Oldest Swinger In Town” by Fred Wedlock charted at number 30 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Enola Gay” by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark charted at number 35 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “That's Entertainment” by The Jam charted at number 39 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “The Breaks” by Kurtis Blow charted at number 44 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Fashion” by David Bowie charted at number 46 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Bite Your Bum (Parody: "Shaddap Your Face")” by Peter Plus With Bazz and Pilko charted at number 49 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ✪✪ “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 17 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ✪✪ “Louie Louie” by Tyme Code charted at number 32 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ✪✪ “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top charted at number 17 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ⏺ “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 31 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “The Ballad Of Tom Jones” by Space featuring Cerys Matthews charted at number 27 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “I'm On A Boat” by The Lonely Island featuring T-Pain charted at number 17 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, ⏺🤣 “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 13 on the New Zealand Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Sweden

In 1981, ⏺ “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 6 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Hubba Hubba Zoot-Zoot” by Caramba charted at number 8 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 9 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by N.Y.C.C. charted at number 6 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 13 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins charted at number 33 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ⏺🤣 “F--k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 26 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, ✪✪ “Peanut Butter Jelly” by Galantis charted at number 77 on the Sweden Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Austria

In 1970, ✪✪ “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Mary Hopkin charted at number 18 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 4 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ⏺ “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 5 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 11 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Flash's Theme a.k.a. Flash” by Queen charted at number 13 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, 🎄🤣 “Stop The Cavalry” by Jona Lewie charted at number 15 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ⏺ “I Love My Radio (Midnight Radio)” by Taffy charted at number 26 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by N.Y.C.C. charted at number 13 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins charted at number 17 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 27 on the Austria Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in the Netherlands

In 1970, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Norman Greenbaum charted at number 3 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ✪✪ “Knock Knock Who's There?” by Mary Hopkin charted at number 9 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ✪✪ “Gimme Dat Ding” by The Pipkins charted at number 24 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ⏺ “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 22 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 25 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Double Dutch Bus” by Frankie Smith charted at number 31 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 47 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ✪✪ “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 33 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ✪✪ “Girls Ain't Nothin' But Trouble” by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince charted at number 96 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ✪✪ “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top charted at number 59 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 26 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins charted at number 53 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 5 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, ⏺🤣 “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 16 on the Dutch Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in France

In 1987, ⏺ “Walk Like An Egyptian” by The Bangles charted at number 15 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ✪✪ “In The Army Now” by Status Quo charted at number 33 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 21 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ⏺🤣 “Barbie Girl” by Aqua charted at number 50 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “I Love Football (Midiwa bôl)” by Wes charted at number 94 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, ✪✪ “I Put A Spell On You” by Annie Lennox charted at number 162 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, ⛪ “Hallelujah” by Jeff Buckley charted at number 186 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, ⏺🤣 “Old Town Road” by Lil' Nas X charted at number 80 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, ✪✪ “Astroboy” by Zola charted at number 144 on the France Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, ⏺ “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 149 on the France Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Norway

In 1959, ✪✪ “Tom Dooley” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 1 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, ✪✪ “Charlie Brown” by The Coasters charted at number 7 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, ✪✪ “My Boy Lollipop” by Millie Small charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, ✪✪ “Viva Las Vegas” by Elvis Presley charted at number 10 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ✪✪ “Take Off Your Clothes” by Peter Sarstedt charted at number 9 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by N.Y.C.C. charted at number 2 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins charted at number 5 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 4 on the Norway Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Switzerland

In 1981, ✪✪ “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 2 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 6 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ✪✪ “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top charted at number 23 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins charted at number 27 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 37 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by N.Y.C.C. charted at number 39 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 43 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

In 2020, ⏺🤣 “Old Town Road” by Lil' Nas X charted at number 75 on the Swiss Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Canada

In 1959, ✪✪ “The Tijuana Jail / Oh Cindy” by The Kingston Trio charted at number 4 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, ✪✪ “Quiet Village” by Martin Denny charted at number 15 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, ✪✪ “Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)” by Edd 'Kookie' Byrnes and Connie Stevens charted at number 20 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1959, ✪✪ “Pink Shoelaces” by Dodie Stevens charted somewhere on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1964, ✪✪ “Dead Man's Curve / New Girl In School” by Jan and Dean charted at number 41 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ⛪ “Spirit In The Sky” by Norman Greenbaum charted at number 8 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ✪✪ “Tennessee Birdwalk” by Jack Blanchard and Misty Morgan charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1970, ✪✪ “Grover Henson Feels Forgotten” by Bill Cosby charted at number 78 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Shaddap You Face” by Joe Dolce Music Theatre charted at number 6 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ⏺ “9 To 5” by Dolly Parton charted at number 9 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Stars On 45 (medley)” by Stars On 45 charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ⏺🤣 “Wasn't That A Party” by The Irish Rovers charted at number 17 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1981, ✪✪ “Rapture” by Blondie charted at number 27 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ✪✪ “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G and Deejay Sven charted at number 12 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ✪✪ “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 38 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ⏺ “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 3 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ✪✪ “Smells Like Nirvana” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 25 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “My, Oh My” by Aqua charted at number 19 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ⏺🤣 “Hoedown Throwdown” by Miley Cyrus charted at number 38 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “I Love College” by Asher Roth charted at number 60 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “One In Every Crowd” by Montgomery Gentry charted at number 71 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “I'm On A Boat” by The Lonely Island featuring T-Pain charted at number 72 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “Marry For Money” by Trace Adkins charted at number 91 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 2015, ⏺🤣 “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 71 on the Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Alt-Canada

In 1987, ✪✪ “Holiday Rap” by MC Miker G and Deejay Sven charted at number 12 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1987, ✪✪ “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)” by Beastie Boys charted at number 38 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ⏺ “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen charted at number 18 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ✪✪ “Viva Las Vegas” by ZZ Top charted at number 50 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1992, ✪✪ “Smells Like Nirvana” by "Weird Al" Yankovic charted at number 78 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “Amnesia” by Chumbawamba charted at number 15 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

In 1998, ✪✪ “Walkin' On The Sun” by Smash Mouth charted at number 84 on the Alt-Canada Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Italy

In 2009, ✪✪ “Not Fair” by Lily Allen charted at number 19 on the Italy Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Finland

In 1998, ✪✪ “(It's) Tricky” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins charted at number 3 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

In 2009, ✪✪ “F**k You” by Lily Allen charted at number 4 on the Finland Pop Singles Chart

Unusual Songs Charting in Spain

In 2015, ⏺🤣 “Bills” by LunchMoney Lewis charted at number 84 on the Spain Pop Singles Chart

The Holiday Almanacs May 16, 2025

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