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What if the best songs never quite made it to number one? On this episode of Greatest Pop Stars, we dive into the legendary, bittersweet world of Billboard Hot 100 number twos—those near-perfect hits that came so close to ruling the charts. From timeless legends to surprise one-hit wonders, we rank the top ten from our curated list of 100 all-time runner-up bops, debate where they should’ve ranked, and uncover wild chart quirks that make these tracks unforgettable. It’s a celebration of music’s most tantalizingly close calls—and why some of the greatest songs in history will forever be remembered for falling just short.

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