Number-one Hits Of 1957 (USA)
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This is a list of number-one songs in the
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during the year 1957 according to ''
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''. Prior to the creation of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, ''Billboard'' published multiple singles charts each week. In 1957, the following five charts were produced: *''Best Sellers in Stores'' – ranked the biggest selling singles in retail stores, as reported by merchants surveyed throughout the country. *''Most Played by Jockeys'' – ranked the most played songs on United States radio stations, as reported by radio disc jockeys and radio stations. *''Most Played in Jukeboxes'' – ranked the most played songs in
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es across the United States (this chart was discontinued in June 1957). *''Honor Roll of Hits'' – a composite ten-position song chart which combined data from the three charts above along with three other component charts. It served as ''The Billboard''s lead chart until the introduction of the Hot 100 in 1958 and would remain in print until 1963. *''Top 100'' – an early version of the Hot 100, the first chart to feature a combined tabulation of sales, airplay and jukebox play. NOTE: ''Billboard'' changed its issue dates from a Saturday to a Monday schedule on April 29, thus causing a one-week inconsistency. This would later be changed back from a Monday to a Saturday schedule on January 6, 1962. In addition, the ''Top 100'' reported a tie for the number-one single for the issues dated April 20 and December 9, while the ''Honor Roll of Hits'' reported a tie for the number-one song for the issue dated November 4. ''Billboard'' also considered the following
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as sharing the number-one spot with its A-side on one of its charts: * " Playing for Keeps" (
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; Best Sellers in Stores; February 9); * "Playing for Keeps" (Elvis Presley; Most Played in Jukeboxes; March 9); * "
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Pat Boone Patrick Charles Eugene Boone (born June 1, 1934) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, author, television personality, radio host and philanthropist. He sold nearly 50 million records, had 38 Top 40 hits, and has acted in many films. Boone ...
; Best Sellers in Stores; June 3–July 4); * " Loving You" (Elvis Presley; Best Sellers in Stores; July 8–August 19); * "
Treat Me Nice "Treat Me Nice" is a song recorded by Elvis Presley. The song was included in the musical revue '' Smokey Joe's Cafe''. The song was also featured prominently in the film '' Jailhouse Rock''. Chart performance Personnel *Elvis Presley – ...
" (Elvis Presley; Best Sellers in Stores; October 21–November 18, December 16); * " Summertime" (
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; Best Sellers in Stores; December 2–9); and * "
When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano "When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano" is a song written by Leon René and first recorded by The Ink Spots featuring Bill Kenny in May 1940. The Ink Spots' recording of the song reached No. 4 on the US charts. Background René wrote th ...
" (Pat Boone; Best Sellers in Stores; December 23).


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1957 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1957. Specific locations *1957 in British music *1957 in Norwegian music Specific genres *1957 in country music *1957 in jazz Events * January 5 – Renato Carosone and ...


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