Perry Ties Beatles Record

11 August 2008
Katy Perry

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Perry Ties Beatles Record

Pop star Katy Perry has tied with THE Beatles for the longest-running number one song on the rock charts.


The 23-year-old's smash song I Kissed A Girl led Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart for its seventh week on Thursday (07Aug08).


The chart-topper is now tied with The Beatles to become the longest-running number one in the rock era for her Capitol Records label.


The Fab Four ruled for seven weeks in 1964 with their hit I Want to Hold Your Hand.


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Comments View All Comments (2)

12th August 2008 18:00

EdSullivan     (3)

Check your facts. If the "rock era" ends in 1967, then she's tied. Otherwise, 2 more weeks to go to catch Hey Jude.

11th August 2008 15:00

jarestel     (1)

I hate to destroy the crux of your story, but The Beatles actually held the #1 spot for nine weeks in 1968 with the song "Hey Jude".

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