On December 30, 1967, The Beatles’ “Hello, Goodbye” reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming their 15th U.S. chart-topper.
On December 30, 1967, The Beatles claimed the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Hello, Goodbye,” marking their 15th number-one single in the United States. The upbeat track became the band’s first chart-topping release following the death of their longtime manager Brian Epstein, signaling both an ending and a new phase for the group.
Released on November 24, 1967, “Hello, Goodbye” was written by Paul McCartney and built around simple opposites, lighthearted melodies, and a chorus that was instantly unforgettable. But the single carried an added layer of intrigue: its B-side was John Lennon’s surreal masterpiece, “I Am the Walrus.” Together, the record showcased the band’s growing creative contrast, pop accessibility on one side and experimental psychedelia on the other.
The song’s success wasn’t limited to the U.S. It topped charts around the world, reaching #1 in the UK, Canada, and Australia, and spending three weeks at number one in America and seven weeks atop the UK charts. Despite some mixed critical reactions at the time, audiences couldn’t get enough.
In the shadow of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and amid internal changes, “Hello, Goodbye” proved that The Beatles still dominated popular music. On this day in 1967, they reminded the world that even during transition and uncertainty, they remained unmatched at turning a simple song into a global moment.
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