The Billboard Book of Number 1 Hits provides the inside scoop behind every song since 1955 through present known to reach the pinnacle of the legendary and most-respected record chart in the world - Billboard's Hot 100. Entries include vivid anecdotes from the hit-making artists, songwriters and producers; a brief history of the song; the chart entry date and position; the number of weeks on the chart; the date the song reached number one; and much more. This is the ultimate music reference book for every rock fan.