How Great Are Greatest Hits Albums In The Streaming Era?

Hits compilations still stake their claim to chart positions in 2026 even while streaming dominates. They feature on the Billboard 200 chart for the week ending March 14.

1982 No. 1 Hit Has Been Ranked the Greatest Soft Rock Song Ever — Beating Decades of Classics

An iconic 1982 chart-topper has been ranked as the greatest soft rock song of all time. It had to beat out dozens of massive hits from talented artists to claim the top spot. Toto's 'Africa' is so ...

2001 Hit Ranked the 'Greatest Song of the 21st Century' Turns 25 Years Old Today

So Addictive. The track peaked at No. 7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, won Elliott her first Grammy Award in 2002 for Best Rap Solo Performance, and is widely considered Elliott's best song to ...

1988 No. 1 Hit Sold Over a Million Copies and Became One of the Decade’s Biggest Songs

Paula Abdul’s 1988 hit Straight Up sold over 1 million copies, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and became a defining ...

61 Years Ago, The Rolling Stones Wrote Their Greatest Song and It Became Their First Original Number One Hit

The Rolling Stones' groundbreaking first original hit, The Last Time, is tied to a decades-long legal battle and is influenced by blues and gospel.

Why Carly Simon's 1973 No. 1 Hit 'You're So Vain' Became the Ultimate Breakup Anthem

A hit that topped the charts in 1973 evolved into one of the most beloved breakup songs of all time. Decades later, its relatable lyrics and timeless sound still resonate with listeners around the ...