...Baby One More Time by Britney Spears
Artist: Britney Spears Weeks at #1: 2 weeks Chart dates: January 30, 1999 – February 6, 1999
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“…Baby One More Time” attained global success, reaching number one in nearly every country it charted in. It also received numerous certifications around the world, and is one of the best-selling singles of all time, with over 18 million copies sold. This song is the first track on Britney’s debut studio album of the same name. It was released as the lead single of the album on October 23, 1998. It was originally written for TLC, but they turned it down. It earned Spears a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In January 2025, it amassed one billion streams on Spotify, joining its Billions Club after Spears' “Toxic.” Similarly, the music video reached the milestone on YouTube. From Charli XCX’s “1999” to Anne-Marie’s “2002,” Spears' influence is notorious as her song continues to be referenced. Its universal desire to quench loneliness, Spears' confessional vocals, and the distinguishable piano riff have made the single transcend generations, crowning it a pop classic.
