Question 1

What was the #1 song of 1950?

Accepted Answer

The #1 song on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 of 1950 was Goodnight Irene by Gordon Jenkins & The Weavers.

Question 2

Who topped the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 in 1950?

Accepted Answer

Gordon Jenkins & The Weavers topped the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 in 1950 with Goodnight Irene.

Question 3

How many songs are on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 of 1950?

Accepted Answer

The Billboard Year-End Hot 100 of 1950 ranks 30 songs based on cumulative chart performance throughout the year.

Question 4

What were the top 5 songs of 1950?

Accepted Answer

The top 5 songs on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 of 1950 were: 1. Goodnight Irene — Gordon Jenkins & The Weavers; 2. Mona Lisa — Nat King Cole; 3. Third Man Theme — Anton Karas; 4. Sam's Song — Gary & Bing Crosby with Matty Matlock; 5. Play a Simple Melody — Gary & Bing Crosby with Matty Matlock.

Question 5

Where can I listen to the songs from the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 of 1950?

Accepted Answer

Each track on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 of 1950 links through to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, and other major streaming platforms via BeatsVine's smart-link routing. Click any cover or title to open the song on your preferred platform.

Question 6

How was the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 of 1950 compiled?

Accepted Answer

Billboard publishes its Year-End Hot 100 each December based on cumulative chart performance throughout the year — combining airplay, sales, and streaming data. This BeatsVine page sources the 1950 ranking from Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_year-end_top_30_singles_of_1950) under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International licence.

Billboard Year-End US Singles of 1950