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Hot R&B Songs 1942-2010 Hot R&B Songs brings you up to date with six full years of new data since our last edition (formerly known as Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles). Nearly seven decades are covered from every artist and song that hit Billboard's first "Harlem Hit Parade" chart in 1942 right through the latest "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs" chart of 2010. Note from author Joel Whitburn: "I am excited to announce the publication of the sixth edition of our Hot R&B Songs book. Billboard's R&B chart is the bellwether of musical movements and future superstars. It is where many mainstream artists made their first chart appearance, such as Kool & The Gang, Lil Jon, LL Cool J, Prince, Run-D.M.C., and Luther Vandross.
And, when I want to dig deep into the roots of rock 'n' roll, I open Hot R&B Songs. In the decade before rock made its first rumblings on the pop charts, it was already on the R&B charts. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, the chart hosted a stellar lineup of influential and groundbreaking artists (see "Roots Of Rock" list at bottom of page). Hot R&B Songs is one of the most essential books in our catalog!" NEW! "Featured" Artist Hits!The hits of the lead artist are now listed first, followed by a second listing of hits on which he or she is the "featured" artist.NEW! Updated SymbolsEasy-to-use symbols now designate which songs are available as 12" singles, CD singles, album cuts, etc.NEW! Song & Artist AwardsSongs and artists which received various music industry awards are now shown in bold print for easy identification.NEW! Bio For Every ArtistThis is the first edition to have at least one line of biographical information for EVERY artist!Essential Chart DataPeak chart position, chart debut date, total weeks charted, total weeks at #1, #2 or #3, original label and number - and much more!Accurate Artist FactsUpdated and expanded artists' bios, photos, Decade and All-Time rankings, Grammy, Billboard, Rolling Stone and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame awards - and more!Detailed Title TriviaB-sides, peak positions of Pop & Hot 100 charts for crossover hits, re-entries, title notes, RIAA Platinum/Gold certifications - and more!Find-It-Fast FeaturesQuickly spot key information! Top hit by an artist with 10 or more hits is underlined. All Top 10 titles are shaded. #1 hits have a special peak position symbol. Gold and Platinum record have a symbol. Letter symbols indicate Instrumental, Christmas, Live recordings, etc.PLUSMajor Awards & Honor Listings, A-Z Song Title Section, Top Artist Achievements, Top 500 Artists Ranking - And MUCH, MUCH MORE!ROOTS OF ROCK ARTISTS
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