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The Longest-Leading Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s
November 21, 1981 marked a significant milestone for Debby Boone’s hit single “You Light Up My Life.” Not only did it reach the top of the charts, but it also became the longest-leading No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at that time.
However, it is essential to note that this record has since been surpassed. In fact, the current longest-standing leader on the Billboard Hot 100 chart is a song that debuted in late October and continues to reign supreme for an unprecedented amount of time.
It is crucial to understand that the music industry is constantly evolving, and such records are meant to be broken.
Source: www.billboard.com
