Top 5 Singles on the Billboard Hot 100 This Week (11/09): Ella Langley, Michael Jackson & Tame Impala

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” makes history with a 26th week at No. 1, while Tate McRae holds at No. 2.

5. Stella Lefty – “Boston”

Stella Lefty slips two positions to No. 5 with “Boston.” The song has now spent 31 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, having previously peaked at No. 2 for six weeks.

Stella loses some ground this week, but she’s still holding onto a top-five spot more than seven months into her run. I’m still rooting for “Boston” to reach No. 1, although this week’s competition isn’t making that mission any easier.

4. Tate McRae – “Housewife”

Tate McRae drops two positions to No. 4 with “Housewife.” The track has spent three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 after opening with two consecutive weeks at No. 2.

“Housewife” finally experiences life outside the runner-up position, but staying in the top five is hardly a disaster. The question now is whether Tate can regain that early momentum and push back toward the crown.

3. Tame Impala & JENNIE – “Dracula”

Tame Impala and JENNIE climb three positions to a new No. 3 peak with “Dracula.” The track has now spent 58 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.

The placement also ties JENNIE with ROSÉ as the highest-charting female K-pop soloist in Hot 100 history, matching the No. 3 peak of “APT.”

More than a year into its run, “Dracula” is reaching new heights. Apparently, unlimited chart lives weren’t enough; this vampire wanted a better room in the castle, too.

2. Michael Jackson – “Thriller”

Michael Jackson jumps 18 positions to No. 2 with “Thriller,” establishing a new all-time peak. The song has now spent 28 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.

That surpasses its original No. 4 peak, giving the classic another milestone decades after its initial release. With the song and album both at No. 2 this week, Michael apparently had unfinished business on two charts. Halloween really is this man’s annual performance review.

1. Ella Langley – “Choosin’ Texas”

Ella Langley remains at No. 1 with “Choosin’ Texas,” securing a record-extending 27th week atop the Billboard Hot 100. The song has now spent 55 weeks on the chart.

After becoming the first song to spend half a year at No. 1, Ella adds another week for good measure. Even a historic surge from “Thriller” couldn’t move her. At this point, somebody needs to explain whether she’s defending the crown or legally owns it.