Stronger "Together"
It turns out that "We Belong Together" (Island) isn't just a "comeback" for Mariah Carey, it's the second longest-running No. 1 of her career on the Billboard Hot 100. The title is runner-up only to "One Sweet Day", the single she recorded with Boyz II Men that set a rock-era record by remaining in pole position for 16 weeks.
Hitting the nine-week mark, "We Belong Together" surpasses the eight-week reigns of "Dreamlover" in 1993 and "Fantasy" in 1995. Thanks to "Together", Carey has now accumulated 70 weeks at No. 1, the second-highest total in the rock era.
Once comfortably ahead, Elvis Presley's total of 79 weeks seems vulnerable to a challenge from Carey next time she earns a No. 1 hit. (Billboard)
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