The Beatles are back on the Hot 100 this week with their brand new single, “Now and Then.” The tune opens at No. 7 on the ranking of the most-consumed songs in the U.S., and that lofty start for the tune helps the band make history in a number of ways.
“Now and Then” marks The Beatles’ milestone thirty-fifth top 10 hit on the Hot 100. This latest smash doesn’t help them snag the record for the most placements in the region among groups—they already own that bit of the record books. It does, however, help them further assert their dominance over all other bands.
The immediate success of “Now and Then” allows The Beatles to put even more distance between themselves and their closest competitors on the list of the bands and groups who have hit the top 10 on the Hot 100 most frequently. According to Billboard, the non-solo act with the second-most top 10s in history is The Rolling Stones. That band, who recently returned with a new album, has scored 23 top 10s on the tally.
Tied for the third-most top 10 hits among all groups are two other legendary acts. Both Chicago and The Supremes managed 20 appearances inside the competitive region during their heyday.
Included in The Beatles’ 35 Hot 100 top 10s are 20 No. 1 smashes. That still ranks as the most among all artists, with Mariah Carey coming in second place with 19. When looking at all names, The Beatles rank in fourth place for the most top 10 wins. They come in behind Drake (76), Taylor Swift (49), and Madonna (38).
“Now and Then” marks The Beatles’ first new top 10 hit in decades. In fact, the last time they returned to the highest arena on the Hot 100 with a new single was back in 1996. They first reached the tier in 1964.
