In any country, what's the shortest number one chart hit? (Either duration of the 'A-side' / main track, or total duration)
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The shortest chart topper for the UK Singles Chart is Adam Faith's "What Do You Want?", clocking in at 1:38. It spent three weeks at number 1 beginning the week of December 4, 1959.
In the US, the shortest number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart is "Stay" by Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs. It spent only one week at number 1, on November 21, 1960. I've seen various reports on the length of this song ranging from 1:37 to 1:50.
answered Feb 26, 2015 at 18:26
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