Category: Word Play

THE TOP 100 “5 LETTER WORD” TITLED SINGLES OF ALL TIME

The biggest singles on the Australian charts since 1950 with a single, “5 letter word” as the title. Songs that have a bracketed sub-title are eligible, as longest as the title outside of the brackets fits the criteria.

1. HAPPY Pharrell Williams (2013 – HP: #1, WEEKS IN THE TOP 100: 93)
2. SADIE (THE CLEANING LADY) Johnny Farnham (1967 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 34)
3. VENUS Bananarama (1986 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 31)
4. ROSES SAINt JHN (2020 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 92)
5. DIANA Paul Anka (1957 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
6. HELLO Adele (2015 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 73)
7. ANGEL Shaggy featuring Rayvon (2001 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 19)
8. MOUTH Merril Bainbridge (1995 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
9. ANGIE The Rolling Stones (1973 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
10. HONEY Bobby Goldsboro (1968 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
11. CREAM Prince And The New Power Generation (1991 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 30)
12. SORRY Justin Bieber (2015 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 74)
13. VOGUE Madonna (1990 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
14. CRUSH Jennifer Paige (1998 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 29)
15. ANGEL Amanda Perez (2003 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 28)
16. FAITH George Michael (1987 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 29)
17. CRAZY Gnarls Barkley (2006 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 64)
18. SWEAT (A LA LA LA LA LONG) Inner Circle (1993 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 33)
19. RELAX Frankie Goes To Hollywood (1984 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 58) *includes MCMXCIII version
20. HELLO Lionel Richie (1984 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 28)
21. MUSIC Madonna (2000 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 23)
22. SORRY The Easybeats (1966 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 17)
23. VENUS Shocking Blue (1970 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 34)
24. BLOKE Chris Franklin (2000 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 24)
25. VENUS Frankie Avalon (1959 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 19)
26. LEAVE (GET OUT) JoJo (2004 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 24)
27. DIZZY Tommy Roe (1969 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 24)
28. PRIDE Ray Brown And The Whispers (1965 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 21)
29. STOLE Kelly Rowland (2002 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 23)
30. SWEAT (DAVID GUETTA REMIX) Snoop Dogg vs. David Guetta (2011 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 32)
31. FEVER Peggy Lee (1958 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 22)
32. BITCH Meredith Brooks (1997 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 25)
33. SHOUT Tears For Fears (1985 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
34. SHOOP Salt ‘n’ Pepa (1993 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 27)
35. JESSE Carly Simon (1980 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 31)
36. SWING Joel Fletcher & Savage (2013 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 29)
37. STUCK Stacie Orrico (2003 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 29)
38. CANDY Mandy Moore (2000 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 25)
39. CRAZY Icehouse (1987 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 26)
40. FREAK silverchair (1997 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
41. ERNIE (THE FASTEST MILKMAN IN THE WEST) Benny Hill (1972 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 25)
42. FADED Alan Walker (2016 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 49)
43. REIGN Ja Rule (2003 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 25)
44. LAYLA Eric Clapton (1992 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 39)
45. SHINE Shannon Noll (2005 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 27)
46. PRIDE (IN THE NAME OF LOVE) U2 (1984 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 22)
47. SIGNS Snoop Dogg featuring Charlie Wilson & Justin Timberlake (2005 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 17)
48. GHOST Justin Bieber (2021 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 63)
49. RIVER Eminem featuring Ed Sheeran (2017 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 32)
50. WOMAN John Lennon (1981 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 16)
51. MAGIC Olivia Newton-John (1980 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 18) *includes Live version
52. DIZZY Vic Reeves & The Wonder Stuff (1992 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 22)
53. BILLS LunchMoney Lewis (2015 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 28)
54. WAVES Mr. Probz (2014 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 43)
55. SIGNS Five Man Electrical Band (1971 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 24)
56. SHINE Vanessa Amorosi (2000 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 35)
57. TAMMY Debbie Reynolds (1957 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 27)
58. MANDY Barry Manilow (1975 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 19)
59. JUBEL Klingande (2014 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 29)
60. FEELS Calvin Harris featuring Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry & Big Sean (2017 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 32)
61. GHOST Ella Henderson (2014 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 30)
62. FANCY Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX (2014 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 46)
63. SUGAR Maroon 5 (2015 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 44)
64. WOMEN (MAKE YOU FEEL ALRIGHT) The Easybeats (1966 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 18)
65. MARIA Ricky Martin (1997 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 25)
66. SHOUT Johnny O’Keefe with The Dee Jays & The Delltones (1959 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 32)
67. SUGAR Robin Schulz featuring Francesco Yates (2015 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 36)
68. BRAVE Sara Bareilles (2014 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 32)
69. TIPSY J-Kwon (2004 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 22)
70. FADED ZHU (2014 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 32)
71. CHOIR Guy Sebastian (2019 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 50)
72. PLANS Birds Of Tokyo (2010 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 52)
73. DIANE The Bachelors (1964 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 20)
74. PADRE Toni Arden (1958 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 23)
75. MISTY Ray Stevens (1975 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 20)
76. LUCKY Britney Spears (2000 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 22)
77. BIMBO Pee Wee King & His Band (1954 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 18)
78. TOXIC Britney Spears (2004 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 13)
79. ROSES Outkast (2004 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 18)
80. SOBER P!nk (2008 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 37)
81. ALONE Bee Gees (1997 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 26)
82. HELLO Stafford Brothers featuring Lil Wayne & Christina Milian (2013 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 22)
83. DONNA Ritchie Valens (1959 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 18)
84. DRIVE Shannon Noll (2004 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 16)
85. CREEP Radiohead (1993 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 25)
86. MAGIC B.o.B featuring Rivers Cuomo (2010 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 26)
87. CANDY Iggy Pop (1990 – HP: #9, WEEKS: 28)
88. MAGIC Coldplay (2014 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 28)
89. ALONE Heart (1987 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 21)
90. SMILE Uncle Kracker (2010 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 26)
91. PARIS The Chainsmokers (2017 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 29)
92. ALIVE Pearl Jam (1992 – HP: #9, WEEKS: 24)
93. TRULY Lionel Richie (1982 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 25)
94. WORLD Bee Gees (1967 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 14)
95. SACHA Hank B. Marvin (1969 – HP: #20, WEEKS: 38)
96. WORDS F.R. David (1983 – HP: #12, WEEKS: 41)
97. ENEMY Imagine Dragons & JID (2021 – HP: #15, WEEKS: 49)
98. RINGO Lorne Greene (1964 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 12)
99. SMILE Nat King Cole (1955 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 33)
100. CRAZY Seal (1991 – HP: #9, WEEKS: 24)
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THE TOP 100 “THE THING” SINGLES OF ALL TIME

Every song needs a “thing” to sing about, whether they are your favourite things, or things you never want to see again. Things are important, and for some songs, so important that “the thing” is the title.

This countdown celebrates the most successful singles on the Australian charts since 1950 that have a “The _______” title, with the blank being one single word. Songs with a sub-title in brackets count, as long as the main title fits the theme. I have also allowed songs that repeat the theme perfectly (eg. “The ____, The ____” ), as long as there are no other words involved (eg. “The ____ And The ____ ” is ineligible).

1. THE PRAYER Anthony Callea (2004 – HP: #1, WEEKS IN THE TOP 100: 25)
2. THE LOOK Roxette (1989 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 26)
3. THE WEDDING Julie Rogers (1964 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 30)
4. THE UNICORN The Irish Rovers (1968 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 31)
5. THE FLAME Cheap Trick (1988 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 27)
6. THE HORSES Daryl Braithwaite (1991 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 42)
7. THE MONSTER Eminem featuring Rihanna (2013 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 31)
8. THE BUSINESS Tiësto (2020 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 71)
9. THE ENTERTAINER Marvin Hamlisch (1974 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 23)
10. THE STAR Ross D. Wyllie (1969 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
11. THE SIGN Ace Of Base (1994 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 22)
12. THE CHA-CHA-CHA Bobby Rydell (1962 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 20)
13. THE BEST Tina Turner (1989 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 35)
14. THE BOYS The Shadows (1962 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 19)
15. THE LETTER The Box Tops (1967 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 24)
16. THE TIME (DIRTY BIT) The Black Eyed Peas (2010 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 32)
17. THE STREAK Ray Stevens (1974 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 23)
18. THE WANDERER Dion (1962 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 20)
19. THE KEY: THE SECRET Urban Cookie Collective (1993 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 30)
20. THE HILLS The Weeknd (2015 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 52)
21. THE CLIMB Miley Cyrus (2009 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 52)
22. THE FLY U2 (1991 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 16)
23. THE TWIST Chubby Checker (1960 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 30)
24. THE FEAR Lily Allen (2008 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 36)
25. THE STROKE Billy Squier (1981 – HP: #5, WEEKS: 26)
26. THE THING Phil Harris (1951 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
27. THE FLOOR Johnny Gill (1993 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 28)
28. (THEME FROM) THE MONKEES The Monkees (1967 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 28) * from The Monkees Vol.1 EP
29. THE BOX Roddy Ricch (2020 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 34)
30. THE REFLEX Duran Duran (1984 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 18)
31. THE ISRAELITES Desmond Dekker (1969 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 16)
32. THE MIDDLE Zedd & Grey featuring Maren Morris (2018 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 44)
33. THE GREATEST Sia featuring Kendrick Lamar (2016 – HP: #2, WEEKS: 27)
34. THE HAREM Mr. Acker Bilk And His Paramount Jazz Band (1964 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 19)
35. THE ITCH Vitamin C (2000 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 21)
36. THE END Earl Grant (1958 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 24)
37. THE ROSE Bette Midler (1980 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 23)
38. THE STRIPPER David Rose And His Orchestra (1962 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 23)
39. THE HITMAN AB Logic (1993 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 23)
40. THE LOCO-MOTION Grand Funk (1974 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 22)
41. THE CHEATER Bob Kuban And The In-Men (1966 – HP: #4, WEEKS: 16)
42. THE WANDERER Donna Summer (1980 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 17)
43. THE FIX Nelly featuring Jeremih (2015 – HP: #3, WEEKS: 27)
44. THE GLOBE Big Audio Dynamite II (1991 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 26)
45. THE PRETENDER Foo Fighters (2007 – HP: #10, WEEKS: 43)
46. THE WEIGHT Jimmy Barnes with The Badloves (1993 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 16)
47. THE CRUNCH The Rah Band (1977 – HP: #16, WEEKS: 33)
48. THE OTHERS TV Rock vs. Dukes Of Windsor (2007 – HP: #10, WEEKS: 32)
49. THE WARRIOR Scandal featuring Patty Smyth (1984 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 20)
50. THE JOKER Steve Miller Band (1974 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 19)
51. THA CROSSROADS Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (1996 – HP: #15, WEEKS: 29)
52. THE POWER Snap! (1990 – HP: #13, WEEKS: 29)
53. THE UNFORGIVEN Metallica (1991 – HP: #10, WEEKS: 21)
54. THE BOMB! (THESE SOUNDS FALL INTO MY MIND) The Bucketheads (1995 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 23)
55. THE BOXER Simon And Garfunkel (1969 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 17)
56. THE WAY Fastball (1998 – HP: #14, WEEKS: 32)
57. THE ANTHEM Good Charlotte (2003 – HP: #14, WEEKS: 26)
58. THE NIGHTS Avicii (2015 – HP: #9, WEEKS: 32)
59. THE FIGHTER Gym Class Heroes featuring Ryan Tedder (2012 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 20)
60. THE HAPPENING The Supremes (1967 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 15)
61. THE POWER Vanessa Amorosi (2000 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 21)
62. THE MAN Aloe Blacc (2014 – HP: #10, WEEKS: 19) *from Wake Me Up EP
63. THE CREEPS Camille Jones vs. Fedde Le Grand (2007 – HP: #15, WEEKS: 26)
64. THE CRUSHER The Atlantics (1963 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 15)
65. THE OCEAN Mike Perry (2016 – HP: #11, WEEKS: 32)
66. THE THING Les Welch And His Orchestra (1951 – HP: #1, WEEKS: 21)
67. THE REASON Hoobastank (2004 – HP: #7, WEEKS: 12)
68. THE KILL (BURY ME) 30 Seconds To Mars (2006 – HP: #20, WEEKS: 37)
69. THE FIGHTER Keith Urban featuring Carrie Underwood (2016 – HP: #19, WEEKS: 34)
70. THE HUSTLE Van McCoy (1975 – HP: #9, WEEKS: 18)
71. THE RIDDLE Nik Kershaw (1984 – HP: #6, WEEKS: 18)
72. THE MACK Nevada featuring Mark Morrison & Fetty Wap (2016 – HP: #9, WEEKS: 24)
73. THE SAVAGE The Shadows (1962 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 15)
74. THE MESSAGE Grandmaster Flash And The Furious Five (1983 – HP: #21, WEEKS: 23)
75. THE SPARTANS Sounds Incorporated (1964 – HP: #8, WEEKS: 14)
76. THE CURE Lady Gaga (2017 – HP: #10, WEEKS: 20)
77. THE GAMBLER Kenny Rogers (1979 – HP: #25, WEEKS: 21)
78. THE FOX (WHAT DOES THE FOX SAY?) Ylvis (2013 – HP: #9, WEEKS: 21)
79. THE WIRE Haim (2013 – HP: #12, WEEKS: 26)
80. THE FRESHMEN The Verve Pipe (1997 – HP: #28, WEEKS: 33)
81. THE WRECKONING Boomkat (2003 – HP: #16, WEEKS: 15)
82. THE ONE Elton John (1992 – HP: #15, WEEKS: 15)
83. THE LOCO-MOTION Little Eva (1962 – HP: #16, WEEKS: 25)
84. THE MOTTO Tiësto & Ava Max (2022 – HP: #22, WEEKS: 26)
85. THE RAPPER The Jaggerz (1970 – HP: #14, WEEKS: 15)
86. THE HUCKLEBUCK Chubby Checker (1960 – HP: #24, WEEKS: 27)
87. THE BUZZ Hermitude featuring Mataya & Young Tapz (2015 – HP: #20, WEEKS: 25)
88. THE DAYS Avicii (2014 – HP: #10, WEEKS: 23)
89. THE STROLL The Diamonds (1958 – HP: #23, WEEKS: 17)
90. THE PARTY Uncanny X-Men (1985 – HP: #18, WEEKS: 17)
91. THE DISTANCE Cake (1997 – HP: #21, WEEKS: 17)
92. THE WHALE Fielding & Dyer (1972 – HP: #22, WEEKS: 24)
93. THE UNICORN The Bachelors (1968 – HP: #23, WEEKS: 14)
94. THE GIFT INXS (1993 – HP: #16, WEEKS: 15)
95. THE WANDERER Robby Snowden (1966 – HP: #29, WEEKS: 18)
96. THE WEEKEND Michael Gray (2005 – HP: #14, WEEKS: 14)
97. THE ONE Shakira (2003 – HP: #16, WEEKS: 13)
98. THE RIVER King Trigger (1982 – HP: #32, WEEKS: 18)
99. THE LETTER Joe Cocker (1970 – HP: #27, WEEKS: 16)
100. THE PIE The Sutherland Brothers Band (1972 – HP: #28, WEEKS: 20)
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THE TOP 100 “Z” SINGLES OF ALL TIME

The most successful singles on the Australian charts featuring the letter “z” in the song title.

1. THE LAST WALTZ Engelbert Humperdinck (1967 – HP: #1, Weeks In Top 100: 31)
2. ZOMBIE The Cranberries (1994 – HP: #1, Weeks: 28)
3. APOLOGIZE Timbaland presents OneRepublic (2007 – HP: #1, Weeks in Top 100: 45)
4. CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE Queen (1980 – HP: #1, Weeks: 21)
5. HOWZAT Sherbet (1976 – HP: #1, Weeks: 29)
6. BLAZE OF GLORY Jon Bon Jovi (1990 – HP: #1, Weeks: 22)
7. HOT DIGGITY (DOG ZIGGITY BOOM) Perry Como (1956 – HP: #1, Weeks: 23)
8. HOW BIZARRE OMC (1996 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
9. THE ROCK AND ROLL WALTZ Kay Starr (1956 – HP: #1, Weeks: 22)
10. ANNA [THE BAION] (EL NEGRO ZUMBON) Sylvana Mangano (1953 – HP: #1, Weeks: 26)
11. CRAZY FOR YOU Madonna (1985 – HP: #1, Weeks: 23)
12. CRAZY Gnarls Barkley (2006 – HP: #2, Weeks: 64)
13. SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY Fine Young Cannibals (1989 – HP: #1, Weeks: 28)
14. POP MUZIK M (1979 – HP: #1, Weeks: 27)
15. RANGER’S WALTZ The Moms And Dads (1971 – HP: #2, Weeks: 30)
16. TILL I WALTZ WITH YOU AGAIN Teresa Brewer (1953 – HP: #1, Weeks: 18)
17. IL SILENZIO Nini Rosso (1965 – HP: #2, Weeks: 28)
18. THE BALLROOM BLITZ The Sweet (1973 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
19. YOU DRIVE ME CRAZY Shakin’ Stevens (1981 – HP: #1, Weeks: 19)
20. UP THERE CAZALY Two Man Band (1979 – HP: #1, Weeks: 22)
21. HAZARD Richard Marx (1992 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
22. DIZZY Tommy Roe (1969 – HP: #2, Weeks: 24)
23. AMAZING GRACE The Pipes And Drums And Military Band Of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (1972 – HP: #1, Weeks: 18)
24. TENNESSEE WALTZ Pee Wee King And His Golden West Cowboys featuring Redd Stewart (1950 – HP: #1, Weeks: 31)
25. PAPARAZZI Lady Gaga (2009 – HP: #2, Weeks: 47)
26. CRAZY Icehouse (1987 – HP: #4, Weeks: 26)
27. THE LAZY SONG Bruno Mars (2011 – HP: #6, Weeks: 51)
28. MOST PEOPLE I KNOW THINK THAT I’M CRAZY The Aztecs (1972 – HP: #3, Weeks: 20)
29. CRAZY IN LOVE Beyoncé (2003 – HP: #2, Weeks: 24)
30. LAZY SUNDAY The Small Faces (1968 – HP: #4, Weeks: 19)
31. ALSO SPRACH ZARATHUSTRA Deodato (1973 – HP: #2, Weeks: 22)
32. GITARZAN Ray Stevens (1969 – HP: #4, Weeks: 18)
33. MOZART SYMPHONY No.40, 1st MOVEMENT Waldo De Los Rios (1971 – HP: #2, Weeks: 20)
34. DIZZY Vic Reeves & The Wonder Stuff (1992 – HP: #3, Weeks: 22)
35. MAGAZINE MADONNA Sherbet (1977 – HP: #2, Weeks: 15)
36. CAPTAIN ZERO The Mixtures (1971 – HP: #5, Weeks: 23)
37. I’M AN ALBATRAOZ AronChupa (2014 – HP: #2, Weeks: 20)
38. I TOOK A PILL IN IBIZA Mike Posner (2016 – HP: #5, Weeks: 47)
39. WOMANIZER Britney Spears (2008 – HP: #5, Weeks: 28)
40. PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ Taco (1983 – HP: #5, Weeks: 21)
41. MESMERIZE Ja Rule featuring Ashanti (2003 – HP: #5, Weeks: 21)
42. TENNESSEE WALTZ SONG Ray Brown And The Whispers (1966 – HP: #4, Weeks: 15)
43. JEZEBEL Rob E.G. (1963 – HP: #4, Weeks: 18)
44. SPEEDY GONZALES Pat Boone (1962 – HP: #4, Weeks: 18)
45. FROZEN Madonna (1998 – HP: #5, Weeks: 23)
46. GILLY GILLY OSSENFEFFER KATZENELLEN BY THE SEA The Four Lads (1954 – HP: #6, Weeks: 13)
47. SORRY SUZANNE The Hollies (1969 – HP: #6, Weeks: 17)
48. BIZARRE LOVE TRIANGLE New Order (1986 – HP: #5, Weeks: 25)
49. AMAZED Lonestar (2000 – HP: #19, Weeks: 38)
50. SOUL TO SQUEEZE Red Hot Chili Peppers (1993 – HP: #9, Weeks: 22)
51. ZING ZING ZOOM ZOOM Perry Como (1951 – HP: #8, Weeks: 15)
52. ZORBA’S DANCE LCD (1998 – HP: #13, Weeks: 34)
53. AMAZING Alex Lloyd (2001 – HP: #14, Weeks: 26)
54. CRAZY Seal (1991 – HP: #9, Weeks: 24)
55. TENNESSEE WALTZ Patti Page (1950 – HP: #1, Weeks: 31)
56. THOSE LAZY, HAZY, CRAZY DAYS OF SUMMER Nat “King” Cole (1963 – HP: #6, Weeks: 16)
57. HAZY SHADE OF WINTER Bangles (1988 – HP: #7, Weeks: 20)
58. EBENEEZER GOODE The Shamen (1992 – HP: #14, Weeks: 24)
59. FROZEN ORANGE JUICE Peter Sarstedt (1969 – HP: #6, Weeks: 13)
60. A GIRL, A GIRL (ZOOM-BA DI ALII NELLA) Eddie Fisher (1954 – HP: #5, Weeks 13)
61. CUM ON FEEL THE NOIZE Quiet Riot (1983 – HP: #9, Weeks: 20)
62. WALTZING MATILDA Jimmie Rodgers (1959 – HP: #7, Weeks: 22)
63. DANGER ZONE Kenny Loggins (1986 – HP: #14, Weeks: 27)
64. BIZARRE LOVE TRIANGLE Frente! (1994 – HP: #7, Weeks: 20)
65. ZOOM Fat Larry’s Band (1982 – HP: #10, Weeks: 24)
66. AMAZING GRACE Judy Collins (1971 – HP: #6, Weeks: 19)
67. (YOU DRIVE ME) CRAZY Britney Spears (1999 – HP: #12, Weeks: 21)
68. COZ I LUV YOU Slade (1972 – HP: #9, Weeks: 20)
69. ARIZONA Mark Lindsay (1970 – HP: #9, Weeks: 19)
70. CAPSIZE Frenship featuring Emily Warren (2016 – HP: #17, Weeks: 41)
71. PARALYZER Finger Eleven (2008 – HP: #12, Weeks: 30)
72. GIRL CRAZY Hot Chocolate (1982 – HP: #9, Weeks: 22)
73. GO CRAZY Chris Brown & Young Thug (2020 – HP: #9, Weeks: 33)
74. ZEBRA The John Butler Trio (2003 – HP: #22, Weeks: 34)
75. TWILIGHT ZONE 2 Unlimited (1992 – HP: #11, Weeks: 18)
76. CRAZY MAMA J.J. Cale (1972 – HP: #8, Weeks: 17)
77. ALL YOU ZOMBIES The Hooters (1985 – HP: #8, Weeks: 17)
78. MAMA WEER ALL CRAZEE NOW Slade (1972 – HP: #3, Weeks: 20)
79. ZING A LITTLE ZONG Bing Crosby & Jane Wyman (1953 – HP: #9, Weeks: 10)
80. NO ROLE MODELZ J. Cole (2021 – HP: #43, Weeks: 87)
81. CRAZY Ted Mulry Gang (1976 – HP: #11, Weeks: 18)
82. CRAZY IN THE NIGHT (BARKING AT AIRPLANES) Kim Carnes (1985 – HP: #21, Weeks: 30)
83. AMAZING George Michael (2004 – HP: #6, Weeks: 18)
84. FREEZE-FRAME The J. Geils Band (1982 – HP: #7, Weeks: 16)
85. BERZERK Eminem (2013 – HP: #5, Weeks: 22)
86. CUM ON FEEL THE NOIZE Slade (1973 – HP: #18, Weeks: 24)
87. RAPUNZEL Drapht (2010 – HP: #16, Weeks: 27)
88. MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY Natalie Cole (1989 – HP: #34, Weeks: 30)
89. LES BICYCLETTES DE BELSIZE Engelbert Humperdinck (1968 – HP: #11, Weeks: 16)
90. LET’S GO CRAZY Prince And The Revolution (1984 – HP: #10, Weeks: 14)
91. GLITTERING PRIZE Simple Minds (1982 – HP: #9, Weeks: 17)
92. COME BACK SUZANNE Bill Wyman (1982 – HP: #12, Weeks: 15)
93. GODZILLA Eminem featuring Juice WRLD (2020 – HP: #3, Weeks: 26)
94. GRILLZ Nelly featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp (2006 – HP: #11, Weeks: 18)
95. NO SECOND PRIZE Jimmy Barnes (1984 – HP: #12, Weeks: 14)
96. LAZY MARY Lou Monte (1958 – HP: #16, Weeks: 18)
97. SONG FOR SUZIE Dudley Moore Trio (1971 – HP: #11, Weeks: 14)
98. GOT A ZACK IN THE BACK OF ME POCKET Johnny Devlin And The Bricks with the Deeners (1960 – HP: #16, Weeks: 16)
99. JIZZ IN MY PANTS The Lonely Island (2009 – HP: #10, Weeks: 18)
100. TARZAN BOY Baltimora (1985 – HP: #16, Weeks: 20)
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THE TOP 100 MONONYMOUS SINGLES OF ALL TIME

Mononymous people are those known by a one-worded name, just like Cher, Madonna and Beyoncé. It can be their first, middle or surname, or even a nickname, like Eminem.

For this list we are applying that idea to song titles, with the most successful singles on the Australia charts with a one-word title that is a name. We’re counting the names of people and animals only, for this list (place names we’ll keep for a separate countdown in the future).

NOTE: Songs with a sub-title in brackets were included, as long as the main title fits the theme.

1. FERNANDO ABBA (1976 – HP: #1, Weeks In Top 100: 40)
2. EVIE Stevie Wright (1974 – HP: #1, Weeks: 26)
3. MACARENA Los Del Rio (1996 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
4. GLORIA Laura Branigan (1982 – HP: #1, Weeks: 33)
5. SADIE (THE CLEANING LADY) Johnny Farnham (1967 – HP: #1, Weeks: 34)
6. IRIS Goo Goo Dolls (1998 – HP: #1, Weeks: 44)
7. VENUS Bananarama (1986 – HP: #1, Weeks: 31)
8. DIANA Paul Anka (1957 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
9. JANUARY Pilot (1975 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
10. BEN Michael Jackson (1972 – HP: #1, Weeks: 32)
11. GERONIMO Sheppard (2014 – HP: #1, Weeks: 55)
12. ANGIE The Rolling Stones (1973 – HP: #1, Weeks: 21)
13. STAN Eminem (2001 – HP: #1, Weeks: 26)
14. ANNA [THE BAION] (EL NEGRO ZUMBON) Sylvana Mangano (1953 – HP: #1, Weeks: 26)
15. HERCULES (FROM “SPECIES DECEASES” EP) Midnight Oil (1985 – HP: #1, Weeks: 20)
16. RASPUTIN Boney M. (1978 – HP: #1, Weeks: 23)
17. ELOISE Barry Ryan (1968 – HP: #1, Weeks: 22)
18. DUNCAN Slim Dusty (1980 – HP: #1, Weeks: 23)
19. VENUS Shocking Blue (1970 – HP: #1, Weeks: 34)
20. SHEILA Tommy Roe (1962 – HP: #1, Weeks: 21)
21. MARIANNE Terry Gilkyson And The Easy Riders (1957 – HP: #1, Weeks: 22)
22. VENUS Frankie Avalon (1959 – HP: #1, Weeks: 19)
23. MONTERO (CALL ME BY YOUR NAME) Lil Nas X (2021 – HP: #1, Weeks: 59)
24. MICKEY Toni Basil (1982 – HP: #1, Weeks: 27)
25. JOEY Concrete Blonde (1990 – HP: #2, Weeks: 26)
26. DELILAH Tom Jones (1968 – HP: #3, Weeks: 24)
27. MICHELLE The Overlanders (1966 – HP: #2, Weeks: 17)
28. (ROCKIN’ ROLLIN’) CLEMENTINE Col Joye And The Joy Boys (1959 – HP: #3, Weeks: 30)
29. PATRICIA Perez Prado And His Orchestra (1958 – HP: #1, Weeks: 20)
30. MONA Craig McLachlan & Check 1-2 (1990 – HP: #3, Weeks: 25)
31. BABOOSHKA Kate Bush (1980 – HP: #2, Weeks: 21)
32. JESSE Carly Simon (1980 – HP: #4, Weeks: 31)
33. SMILEY Ronnie Burns (1969 – HP: #2, Weeks: 25)
34. MICHAEL The Highwaymen (1961 – HP: #1, Weeks: 18)
35. JACKIE B.Z. featuring Joanne (1998 – HP: #3, Weeks: 36)
36. ERNIE (THE FASTEST MILKMAN IN THE WEST) Benny Hill (1972 – HP: #1, Weeks: 25)
37. LOUISE (WE GET IT RIGHT) Jona Lewie (1981 – HP: #2, Weeks: 21)
38. SUPERMAN (IT’S NOT EASY) Five For Fighting (2002 – HP: #2, Weeks: 23)
39. MACARENA Los Del Mar (1996 – HP: #2, Weeks: 31)
40. NIKITA Elton John (1985 – HP: #3, Weeks: 18)
41. LAYLA Eric Clapton (1992 – HP: #7, Weeks: 39)
42. SHANDI Kiss (1980 – HP: #5, Weeks: 23)
43. GITARZAN Ray Stevens (1969 – HP: #4, Weeks: 18)
44. GLENDORA Perry Como (1956 – HP: #4, Weeks: 19)
45. GOLDFINGER Shirley Bassey (1965 – HP: #4, Weeks: 20)
46. TAMMY Debbie Reynolds (1957 – HP: #2, Weeks: 27)
47. MANDY Barry Manilow (1975 – HP: #4, Weeks: 19)
48. ROXANNE Arizona Zervas (2019 – HP: #2, Weeks: 35)
49. MARIA Ricky Martin (1997 – HP: #7, Weeks: 25)
50. EMMA Hot Chocolate (1974 – HP: #6, Weeks: 23)
51. NORMAN Sue Thompson (1961 – HP: #4, Weeks: 24)
52. CECILIA Simon And Garfunkel (1970 – HP: #7, Weeks: 20)
53. DIANE The Bachelors (1964 – HP: #3, Weeks: 20)
54. LUCILLE Kenny Rogers (1977 – HP: #7, Weeks: 27)
55. DOMINIQUE The Singing Nun (Soeur Sourire) (1963 – HP: #3, Weeks: 14)
56. JEAN Oliver (1969 – HP: #5, Weeks: 20)
57. PATRICIA Perry Como (1951 – HP: #3, Weeks: 18)
58. LOLA The Kinks (1970 – HP: #6, Weeks: 51) *includes Live version
59. LUCKY Britney Spears (2000 – HP: #3, Weeks: 22)
60. ELENORE The Turtles (1968 – HP: #8, Weeks: 22)
61. LANA Roy Orbison (1966 – HP: #4, Weeks: 14)
62. JEZEBEL Rob E.G. (1963 – HP: #4, Weeks: 18)
63. JUDY Elvis Presley (1967 – HP: #7, Weeks: 25)
64. VALLERI The Monkees (1968 – HP: #5, Weeks: 18)
65. DONNA Ritchie Valens (1959 – HP: #4, Weeks: 18)
66. CASSANDRA Sherbet (1973 – HP: #5, Weeks: 24)
67. VINCENT Don McLean (1972 – HP: #4, Weeks: 20)
68. MAGGIE Foster & Allen (1983 – HP: #17, Weeks: 36)
69. EVIE The Wrights (2005 – HP: #2, Weeks: 22)
70. CANDY Iggy Pop (1990 – HP: #9, Weeks: 28)
71. ARMSTRONG Reg Lindsay (1971 – HP: #6, Weeks: 17)
72. SACHA Hank B. Marvin (1969 – HP: #20, Weeks: 38)
73. CATERINA Perry Como (1962 – HP: #6, Weeks: 18)
74. JOANNE Michael Nesmith (1970 – HP: #7, Weeks: 19)
75. RINGO Lorne Greene (1964 – HP: #4, Weeks: 12)
76. PUFF Peter, Paul And Mary (1963 – HP: #6, Weeks: 23)
77. HURRICANE Bob Dylan (1975 – HP: #7, Weeks: 19)
78. RUBY Les Baxter And His Orchestra (1953 – HP: #7, Weeks: 12)
79. CANDIDA Dawn (1970 – HP: #9, Weeks: 22)
80. ALEJANDRO Lady Gaga (2010 – HP: #2, Weeks: 26)
81. TRACY The Cuff Links (1969 – HP: #9, Weeks: 18)
82. SCATMAN (SKI-BA-BOP-BA-DOP-BOP) Scatman John (1995 – HP: #8, Weeks: 27)
83. SARAH Eskimo Joe (2006 – HP: #12, Weeks: 29)
84. (A LITTLE BOY CALLED) SMILEY Red Perksey And His Orchestra And Chorus with Ray Dickson (1956 – HP: #11, Weeks: 18)
85. BRANDY (YOU’RE A FINE GIRL) The Looking Glass (1972 – HP: #7, Weeks: 19)
86. CINNAMON Derek (1968 – HP: #9, Weeks: 23)
87. CRYSTAL Elton John (1983 – HP: #12, Weeks: 23)
88. ARIZONA Mark Lindsay (1970 – HP: #9, Weeks: 19)
89. DANIEL Elton John (1973 – HP: #6, Weeks: 18)
90. PATCHES Clarence Carter (1970 – HP: #14, Weeks: 22)
91. TAMMY The Ames Brothers (1957 – HP: #2, Weeks: 27)
92. VENUS Jamie Redfern (1973 – HP: #8, Weeks: 17)
93. BRANDY Scott English (1972 – HP: #15, Weeks: 27)
94. JAMES (HOLD THE LADDER STEADY) Sue Thompson (1962 – HP: #6, Weeks: 17)
95. JOLENE Olivia Newton-John (1978 – HP: #29, Weeks: 30)
96. NOLA Billy Williams (1959 – HP: #5, Weeks: 17)
97. ANASTASIA Pat Boone (1957 – HP: #12, Weeks: 18)
98. ROSANNA Toto (1982 – HP: #16, Weeks: 27)
99. GAMBELLA (THE GAMBLIN’ LADY) Frankie Laine & Jo Stafford (1953 – HP: #11, Weeks: 12)
100. JESSIE Joshua Kadison (1994 – HP: #15, Weeks: 33)
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