The Billboard book of top 40 hits / by Joel Whitburn ; introduction by Casey Kasem.
| Author/creator |
Whitburn, Joel |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | Revised and enlarged, 1955 to the present. |
| Publication Info | New York : Billboard Publications, 1985. |
| Description | 571 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Introduction by Casey Kasem -- Author's note -- About the author -- Researching the charts -- Listing alphabetically by artists all records to make the top 40 of the Billboard pop charts from 1955 to present -- Listing alphabetically by song title all records to make the top 40 of the Billboard pop charts from 1955 to present -- The top 100 records 1955-1984 -- Records of longevity -- The top 100 artists 1955-1984 -- Top artists by decade -- Top artist achievements -- The top records by decade -- Songs with the most charted versions -- No 1 records listed chronologically 1955-1984. |
| Abstract | This volume provides chart information on all songs and artists to make up the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart from 1955 to the end of the 20th century. Every artist entry begins with brief biographical information, followed by the date each single first reached the Top 40, the single's highest position in the chart, the number of weeks it remained in the chart, and the single's original record label and catalogue number. Following the alphabetical listing by artist of all singles to make the Top 40 of the Billboard charts is an additional alphabetical listing by song title for easy reference and a Record Holders section detailing Top 100 Singles 1955-1999, Top 100 Artists 1955-1999, Top Artists By Decade, Top Artist Achievements, Top Singles By Decade, and No 1 Singles Listed Chronologically 1955-1999. There are captions for 300 photographs and biographical information for each artist offering facts. |
| Other title | Top 40 hits. |
| Other title | Top forty hits. |
| LCCN | 85070516 |
| ISBN | 0823075184 (pbk.) : |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | ML156.4.P6 W44 1985 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |