Michael Jackson is making history from beyond the grave. Again!
For, the King of Pop’s immortal classic ‘Thriller’ has rocketed to a brand-new peak of #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, more than four decades after its original release.
And while the song has long been considered one of the most iconic recordings of all time, its latest feat may surprise some.
Because, believe it or not, ‘Thriller’ never actually reached #1 on the Hot 100.
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According to the latest Billboard tally, the Halloween anthem Moonwalks 18 places from #20 to #2 on the tally dated November 14.
In doing so, it eclipses its original peak of #4, achieved in March 1984.
That’s right. Some 42 years later, the legendary track has rewritten its own chart history.
The song, which served as the seventh and final Top 10 single from Jackson’s blockbuster ‘Thriller’ album, has become an annual Halloween staple.
Indeed, last year’s resurgence saw it reach #10, making MJ the first artist to score a Hot 100 Top 10 hit across six different decades.
Now, the record-breaking song has climbed even higher, narrowly missing out on the summit, which remains occupied by Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas.’
The achievement follows another major triumph for the King of Pop.
As reported yesterday, the parent ‘Thriller’ album also surged to #2 on the Billboard 200, its highest placement since 1984.
Between the renewed interest sparked by the blockbuster ‘Michael’ biopic and the annual Halloween streaming explosion, MJ’s music continues to defy time.
Watch the classic ‘Thriller’ video:
Nothing really is charting but old music, trash and fuckass country
And Why the F*** is Ella still number 1???
RIP BILLBOARD