Here are three songs that dominated the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the week of May 23 in previous years:
1 Year Ago — Week of May 23, 2024
- “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen
- “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
- “Million Dollar Baby” – Tommy Richman
10 Years Ago — Week of May 23, 2015
- “See You Again” – Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
- “Trap Queen” – Fetty Wap
- “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)” – The Weeknd
20 Years Ago — Week of May 23, 2005
- “Hollaback Girl” – Gwen Stefani
- “Candy Shop” – 50 Cent featuring Olivia
- “Since U Been Gone” – Kelly Clarkson
30 Years Ago — Week of May 23, 1995
- “This Is How We Do It” – Montell Jordan
- “Water Runs Dry” – Boyz II Men
- “I Know” – Dionne Farris
40 Years Ago — Week of May 23, 1985
- “Everything She Wants” – Wham!
- “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” – Simple Minds
- “Axel F” – Harold Faltermeyer
50 Years Ago — Week of May 23, 1975
- “Shining Star” – Earth, Wind & Fire
- “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” – Freddy Fender
- “He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You)” – Tony Orlando and Dawn
These songs reflect the evolving landscape of popular music over the decades, showcasing a variety of genres and artists that have topped the charts during this week in history.