Top 40

Top 40 is a music industry shorthand for the currently most-popular songs in a particular genre. When used without qualification it refers to the best-selling or most frequently broadcast popular music. The term is derived from record music charts, a few of which traditionally consist of a total of 40 songs. Top 40 is also an alternative term for the radio format of such music, also known as Contemporary hit radio.

History

The term "Top 40" for a radio format appeared in 1960. The Top 40, whether surveyed by a radio station or a publication, was a list of songs that shared only the common characteristic of being newly released. Its introduction coincided with a transition from the old ten-inch shellac 78 rpm record format for single "pop" recordings to the seven-inch vinyl 45 rpm format, introduced in 1949, which was outselling it by 1954 and soon replaced it completely. The Top 40 thereafter became a survey of the popularity of 45 rpm singles and their airplay on the radio. Some nationally syndicated radio shows, like American Top 40, featured a countdown of the forty highest ranked songs on a particular music or entertainment publication. Although such publications often listed more than 40 charted hits, such as the Billboard Hot 100, time constraints allowed for the airing of only forty songs; hence, the term "top 40" gradually became part of the vernacular associated with popular music.

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WPXI 22 Dec 2024
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Starbucks employees in Pittsburgh join nationwide strike

WPXI 22 Dec 2024
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Former Pittsburgh Steeler Jerome Bettis delivers toys to families in Allegheny County

WPXI 22 Dec 2024
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WPXI 22 Dec 2024
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Bath stay out in front in Premiership as Bristol secure record win

Urdu Point 22 Dec 2024
<p>London, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Dec, 2024) Bath overwhelmed Newcastle 40-15 to remain top of the English Premiership table on points difference on Saturday as Bristol stayed hot on their heels with eight tries during a record-breaking win against ......
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SUV crashes into house after sliding off icy road in Pittsburgh

WPXI 21 Dec 2024
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Stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65

WPXI 21 Dec 2024
He broke through with 100 steals in his first full season in the majors in 1980, topping Ty Cobb’s AL single-season record with Billy Martin’s “Billy BallOakland Athletics ... Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter ... TOP STORIES FROM CHANNEL 11 NEWS....
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IT recovers 52 kg gold worth over ₹40 cr from abandoned car in Bhopal forest

Hindustan Times 20 Dec 2024
The income tax (IT) department has recovered 52 kg of gold worth ₹40.47 crore from an ... Get Current Updates on India News, Weather Today, Latest News and Top Headlines from India. News / India News / IT recovers 52 kg gold worth over ₹40 cr from abandoned car in Bhopal forest....
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27 goals and 40 assists: Top journalist says Liverpool have Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement in mind

Caughtoffside 17 Dec 2024
The 24-year-old is a lethal attacking threat having produced 27 goals and 40 assists during the 165 games he has featured in for the Bundesliga club ... More Stories / Latest News. 27 goals and 40 assists. Top journalist says Liverpool have Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement in mind ... The post 27 goals and 40 assists....
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40-year-old man trampled to death by wild elephant in Kerala; Locals protest

Hindustan Times 17 Dec 2024
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40% of Delhi women say they will vote for APP, says Kejriwal, urges the rest ...

Hindustan Times 16 Dec 2024
40% of Delhi women say they will vote for APP, says Kejriwal, urges the rest to follow suit ... He urged the remaining 40 per cent to join the fold ... Get Current Updates on India News, Weather Today, Latest News and Top Headlines from India. News / India News / 40% of Delhi women say they will vote for APP, says Kejriwal, urges the rest to follow suit....
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Eagles' Saquon Barkley misses most of 2nd quarter after hit by Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick

Newsday 16 Dec 2024
Barkley entered the game with 1,623 yards rushing and needed 483 yards over the final four games to top Dickerson’s 40-year-old record. More football news ... Mayfield throws for 4 TDs, including 2 to Evans, as Bucs dominate second half to rout Chargers 40-172m read ... .......
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Ed Davey: My family forgot it was my birthday on Christmas Day

The Daily Telegraph 14 Dec 2024
“You were above Billie Eilish and Miley Cyrus in the Top 40 on the Friday just gone,” an aide informs him. Sir Ed looks buoyed by this news ... tiny cut-out figures of Sir Ed mid-jape are stuck all over the adjacent offices of his staff, while a mock-up of him dangling over a tree to put the star on top features on his official Christmas card....

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