The Billboard book of number 1 hits

the long version

"What was the Number One song the day you were born? The day you graduated? The day you were married? Get the inside scoop behind every Number One song to reach the pinnacle of the most respected record chart in the world, Billboard's Hot 100. Fred Bronson interviews the artists, songwriters, producers, and label executives responsible for over 930 chart-topping hits from 1955 right up to today." "This updated and expanded edition includes new, exclusive interviews with Clay Aiken, Ashanti, Mary J. Blige, Brandy, Mariah Carey, Kelly Clarkson, 50 Cent, David Foster, Darren Hayes (Savage Garden), Ja Rule, Jimmy Jam, K-Ci & JoJo, Alicia Keys, Beyonce Knowles, Monica, Mya, Nelly, Kelly Rowland, Shaggy, Britney Spears, Rob Thomas (matchbox twenty), Diane Warren, and many, many more!"--Jacket.