Lady Gaga, Prince, Queen & More: Who Has the Best Billboard Hot 100 No. 2 Hit of All Time? Vote!
These chart runners-up have all become enduring classics, and now it's time to pick your favorite.
Billboard has compiled a list of the 100 greatest songs to peak at No. 2 on the Hot 100, showcasing the chart-topping contenders that failed to make the top spot. Fans are now invited to vote on which No. 2 hit stands out as the best of all time. The list features timeless hits from various genres, such as Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," Prince and the Revolution's "Purple Rain," Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance," and Missy Elliott's "Work It."
While there may be other notable No. 2 hits that could deserve a spot on the list, this poll presents ten standout contenders spanning decades.
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