"It's Now or Never" is considered Elvis Presley's biggest-selling single, with 20 million copies sold worldwide. However, in terms of modern streaming, "Can't Help Falling in Love" has generated the most engagement, with over 92 million streams. "Heartbreak Hotel" was his first million-seller, breaking records in 1956.
"It's Now or Never" is a song recorded by Elvis Presley and released as a single in 1960. The song is Presley's biggest hit, with 20 million copies sold worldwide, it is one of the best-selling singles of all time.
Dolly Parton refused to let Elvis Presley record her song, "I Will Always Love You," because his manager, Colonel Tom Parker, demanded half the publishing rights, which Parton would not give up, believing the song was her most important copyright and retirement fund. Although Elvis loved the song and sang it to Priscilla Presley after their divorce, the deal fell through due to Parker's insistence on the publishing cut, a decision Parton later recognized as prescient when Whitney Houston made the song a global phenomenon.
According to Guinness World Records, Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" (1942) is the best-selling single worldwide, with estimated sales of over 50 million copies.
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It is estimated that more than one billion Elvis Presley records have been sold worldwide. From his early sessions at Sun Records to the end of his career and beyond, Elvis albums and singles enjoyed strong sales across every format–vinyl, cassette, CD and digital.
Beatles (UK) - 295 million albums sold 2. Michael Jackson (USA)- 294 million album sold 3. Elvis presley (USA) - 235.3 million album sold 4. Elton John (UK) - 216 million album sold 5.
The best-selling album of all time worldwide is Michael Jackson's Thriller, with estimated sales exceeding 66-70 million copies, making it a global phenomenon since its 1982 release. The second best-selling album, often cited for the US market, is the Eagles' *Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)*, while AC/DC's Back in Black and various soundtracks also rank highly.
There's no single "number one played song" due to different metrics (streams, sales, radio), but The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights" is often cited as the most-streamed song on Spotify (over 5.2 billion streams), while Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" (1942) holds records for best-selling physical single ever, though data is debated. Currently, songs like Djo's "End of Beginning" or new hits by artists like Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars often top weekly charts.
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Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe apparently had a clandestine affair. Tons of tabloids and biographers have claimed that the two icons engaged in a secret romantic relationship in their time. According to these accounts, it was an on-and-off thing that continued sporadically over the years.
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Elton John once said, There are only two things I know about Canada: hockey and Anne Murray." In a recent interview, Linda Thompson, a friend of the late Elvis Presley said, "Anne Murray was the King's favorite female singer and he used to listen to 'Snowbird' more than any other song.
Globally, Elvis has sold over one billion records, more than any other artist. His American sales have earned him gold, platinum or multi-platinum awards for 150 different albums and singles. Elvis is still regarded as one of the most important fi...
Elvis Presley's biggest hit is widely considered to be "It's Now or Never" (1960), his best-selling single ever, moving over 20 million copies worldwide and topping charts globally. Other massive hits include the iconic double-sided hit "Don't Be Cruel / Hound Dog" (1956), which dominated charts, and enduring classics like "Jailhouse Rock," "Love Me Tender," and "Suspicious Minds".
Using those criteria, here, in descending order, are the top 10 “hit” songwriters in Elvis Presley's career.
Based on Forbes, American rapper Jay-Z is the wealthiest music artist in the world, with estimated earnings at US$2.5 billion as of 2025. Forbes lists are dominated by American artists, while musicians of other nationalities have built their wealth predominantly in the U.S., such as Celine Dion.
Yes, Taylor Swift is currently estimated to be richer than Beyoncé, with Forbes reporting Swift's net worth at approximately $1.6 billion in late 2024/early 2025, largely from her Eras Tour and music catalog, while Beyoncé's net worth is estimated around $700-$800 million, though she recently crossed the billionaire threshold. Swift became the first musician to reach billionaire status solely from her music and performances, surpassing Beyoncé's wealth.
The best selling SINGLE of ALL TIMES is White Christmas by Bing Crosby with 50 million sales and still counting.
This is a crazy milestone making Blinding Lights the first song in history to reach 5 billion streams on Spotify.
Garth Brooks is the artist with nine diamond-certified albums, a record for album sales (10 million+ units each), though Drake now leads in total Diamond certifications (albums and singles combined) with over 10, followed by Post Malone for singles. Brooks' nine diamond albums include classics like Double Live, The Ultimate Hits, and In Pieces, making him the sole artist with this many album awards from the RIAA.
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Today In Music History February 13, 1981 Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of Moon became the longest-running rock record on the Billboard album chart, concluding its 402nd week.