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Chris Molanphy

New York
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Chart analyst/pop critic. Host of podcast #HitParadePod. Writer of Slate’s #WhyIsThisSongNo1? Feet on the ground, reaching for the stars. (Pronouns—he/him/his.)
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Near Misses: Hit Songs That Never Quite Made the Winner’s Circle

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By Chris Molanphy
| Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia
The cruelest numbers on the charts are No. 2, No. 11, and No. 41—but some hits that come up short wind up legendary. Choose your preferred player: For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to finish setting up your feed. Please enter a valid phone number.
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Is Drake’s Comeback Working? Original

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By Chris Molanphy
| Slate
Since this seems to be the season of Michael Jackson, here’s a piece of chart trivia for you to ponder: Jackson generated 13 No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot 100 over his solo career (besides the four he scored with his brothers in the Jackson 5). Off the top of your head, how many of his 13 solo No. 1s can you name? Some should be obvious: “Billie Jean” and “Beat It,” the greats from Thriller.
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Dancing With Himself Edition

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By Chris Molanphy
| Hit Parade | Music History and Music Trivia
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