The Nightmare Before Christmas: Michael Jackson, Wham! & Mariah Carey Hits Celebrate Dual Holidays on the Hot 100
Five Halloween classics, one newer paranormal-themed pop hit & two Christmas carols scale the chart.
The Billboard Hot 100 this week is a hybrid of Halloween and Christmas songs, thanks to the resurgence of iconic hits. Michael Jackson's "Thriller" has climbed to a new No. 2 peak, more than four decades after its initial entry onto the chart. Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has held onto the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100 for the 27th week in a row.
Jackson's "Thriller" has made its highest rank on the Billboard 200 albums chart in over 40 years. Five Halloween classics, two Christmas favorites, and modern entries like Tame Impala and JENNIE's "Dracula" have graced the Nov. 14 Hot 100, reflecting data from Oct. 30 to Nov. 5.
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