Numerical Data Search. Public data explorer. Very small array. The Whitburn Project: One-Hit Wonders and Pop Longevity. How has the record industry changed in the last 50 years?
Using the Whitburn Project spreadsheet I talked about yesterday, I've been trying to dig into some of the underlying trends. Today, I'll be tackling the longevity and diversity of pop songs, and a look at which decades had one-hit wonders. Longevity of a Pop Song One of the trickier questions I've been trying to visualize is how long pop songs are staying on the charts relative to the past. Are they staying on the charts longer than in the past? A Periodic Table of Visualization Methods. Tasty Data Goodies - Swivel.