As 2012 gets underway, Chart Beat remembers songs that rose to No. 12 highpoints on Billboard surveys and, despite falling two spots shy of the top 10, remain notable.
Previously this month, we’ve recalled No. 12-peaking hits on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Country Songs and various rock rankings.
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This week, Chart Beat shines the spotlight on beloved songs that seem bigger than their No. 12 peaks throughout the Billboard Hot 100’s 53-year history.
In fact, there are so many cherished No. 12 Hot 100 hits that a look at 12 doesn’t seem enough. So, here is a timeline of 24 No. 12-peaking songs, by acts from the Beatles to the Script; Joe Walsh to JoJo; Patsy Cline to Lady Gaga.
(Please feel free to add other examples in the comments section below).
Jan. 10: 12 No. 12 R&B/Hip-Hop Hits
Jan. 17: 12 No. 12 Country Hits
Jan. 24: 12 No. 12 Rock Hits
Jan. 31: 12 No. 12 Billboard Hot 100 Hits
“I Fall to Pieces,” Patsy Cline, 1961
“And I Love Her,” the Beatles, 1964
“Take It Easy,” Eagles, 1972
“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” Bob Dylan, 1973
“Rock and Roll All Nite (Live),” Kiss, 1976
“The Boys Are Back in Town,” Thin Lizzy, 1976
“Baby, I Love Your Way,” Peter Frampton, 1976
“(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” Blue Oyster Cult, 1976
“Life’s Been Good,” Joe Walsh, 1978
“Got to Be Real,” Cheryl Lynn, 1979
“Cruel to Be Kind,” Nick Lowe, 1979
“I Love You,” Climax Blues Band, 1981
“Photograph,” Def Leppard, 1983
“Faithfully,” Journey, 1983
“1999,” Prince, 1983
“Solid,” Ashford & Simpson, 1985
“Parents Just Don’t Understand,” D.J. Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, 1988
“Cryin’,” Aerosmith, 1993
“1979,” the Smashing Pumpkins, 1996
“Bitter Sweet Symphony,” the Verve, 1998
“Leave (Get Out),” JoJo, 2004
“Breakeven,” the Script, 2010
“Written in the Stars,” Tinie Tempah featuring Eric Turner, 2011
“Hair,” Lady Gaga, 2011