The past few weeks have been very busy for the two remaining members of The Beatles. The band returned with their first new single in decades, “Now and Then.” It quickly became a massive hit all around the world, helping them make history in a number of ways on the Billboard charts. Now, as their newest tune begins to fall, the group proves their seemingly undying popularity by scoring a pair of big wins on one ranking.
The Beatles claim two top 10 hits on this week’s Rock Digital Song Sales chart. The ranking tracks the rock tunes in America that actually sell the most copies each week. That makes it different and much more specific than other tallies, which include streams and radio airplay.
Up first from The Beatles is “Now and Then.” In its fourth frame on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart, the tune dips from No. 3 to No. 5. It previously topped out at No. 1.
“Now and Then” blasted onto the Rock Digital Song Sales chart at No. 1 after just half a day’s activity. The single was released mid-day on a Thursday–the last day of the tracking week. It was so highly-anticipated that it still managed to go right to the top. This week, the cut sold another 2,117 copies, according to Luminate.
Further down—though not too far—on the same ranking comes “In My Life.” The single isn’t new–it was first released in December 1965. This frame, it returns to the Rock Digital Song Sales chart at No. 10, breaking back into the highest tier once again. The single once rose as high as No. 5.
This week’s Rock Digital Song Sales chart is ruled by two very unlikely rock stars. Brothers Travis and Jason Kelce climb from the runner-up rung to No. 1 on the sales ranking with their charity single “Fairytale of Philadelphia.” The tune is performed by the well-known professional football players, who both earn their first No. 1s on the Billboard charts this week with the hit.
