Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' makes historic Billboard Hot 100 comeback
What's the story
Michael Jackson's iconic track, Thriller, has made a remarkable comeback on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, landing at number 10. This impressive feat marks the sixth consecutive decade in which Jackson has achieved a top 10 hit, a record-breaking achievement. The song re-entered the charts during the Halloween season, alongside other spooky favorites like Bobby "Boris" Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers's Monster Mash and Ray Parker Jr.'s Ghostbusters.
Chart history
'Thriller' re-enters charts after leap from number 32 to 10
Thriller, released in 1982 as the seventh single from Jackson's mega-blockbuster album of the same name, originally peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. The song has since re-entered the charts multiple times, most notably after Jackson died in 2009. This week, it made a significant leap from number 32 to number 10 on the chart.
Historic milestone
Jackson sets record with top 10 hits across 6 decades
With this latest chart resurgence, Jackson has become the first artist in history to score a top 10 hit in six different decades. Previously, he had been tied with Andy Williams, who originally charted hits in the '50s, '60s, and '70s before returning to the top 10 in the 2010s and 2020s with his holiday classic It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.
Swift's success
Taylor Swift tops Billboard 200 for 5th consecutive week
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift has once again topped the Billboard 200 albums chart with her album The Life of a Showgirl. This marks her fifth consecutive week at number one. However, her reign may be challenged by upcoming high-profile albums such as Rosalia's LUX and Summer Walker's Finally Over It. Michael Buble's Christmas album has also re-entered the chart at number 65.