Ricky Martin continues his reign at Number 1 with María. The summer hit is becoming one of the most successful songs of 1997. The Puerto Rican heartthrob is reaching the Top 10 in many countries worldwide, especially thriving in Spanish-speaking countries. Ricky Martin faces strong competition from *NSYNC who remain at Number 2 with Tearin’ Up My Heart for a second consecutive week.
Hanson score their first Top 10-entry with MMMBop. The group consists of the three teen brothers Isaac Hanson, Taylor Hanson and Zac Hanson. The boys are becoming a global success with their breakthrough song MMMBOP, which is undeniably catchy. The song is becoming a phenomenal Number 1-hit in countries worldwide, including the United Kingdom. The single serves as the lead single from their debut full length studio album, ‘Middle of Nowhere’. On this list, the brothers reach Number 10 this week.
*NSYNC score the highest debut of the week. The American boy group consisting of Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick and Justin Timberlake is becoming a force to be reckoned with. Their titular debut album “NSYNC” already spawned two successful Top 10-hits, including the Gold-certified I Want You Back and Tearin’ Up My Heart which currently sits at Number 2. The boys are conquering the globe, matching the likes of the Backstreet Boys and Take That. Their newest single Here We Go enters at Number 12 this week.
Three singles receive certifications this week. Boyzone celebrate a Gold Certification for their Top 10-hit Isn’t It a Wonder. The single peaked at Number 7 and is their fifth single to receive a Gold Certification. Eternal also receive a Gold Certification for their chart-topper I Wanna Be the Only One. This is the girls’ first Gold-certified single to date. Both songs have received over 40,000 points. Rapper R. Kelly receives a Platinum Certification for his hit I Believe I Can Fly. His single peaked at Number 2 and has scored over 65,000 points.
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