Billboard Hot 100 1997 |top| Jun 2026

: Following Princess Diana's passing, Elton John released a reworked version of "Candle in the Wind 1997" . It debuted at No. 1 in October and stayed there for 14 consecutive weeks, becoming the best-selling single in Billboard history and the first to be certified Diamond in the U.S..

According to the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1997, the top song of the year was: billboard hot 100 1997

According to Billboard ’s composite year-end chart (combining sales, airplay, and longevity): : Following Princess Diana's passing, Elton John released

The diversity on the Hot 100 was real. In a single Sunday drive, you’d hear country (LeAnn Rimes), gospel-tinged R&B (R. Kelly), dancehall (Chumbawamba’s "Tubthumping"), and neo-soul (Erykah Badu’s "On & On"). : Following Princess Diana's passing