The musical equivalent of the Kennedy family, the Jacksons have forged a dynasty that has flung their names, sounds and influence from the small steel mills of Gary, Ind., to global prominence across generations.
In different permutations, the nine performing children of Joseph and Katherine Jackson — Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Michael, Randy and Janet — helped to shape American musical DNA for the last half-century, innovating through sonic tastes and performance styles that have clear descendants in today’s biggest pop stars.
Rarely content with just making records, the Jacksons were breaking them from the start. The family’s earliest hit machine, the Jackson 5 — comprising Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael and Tito — made Billboard chart history out of the gate. In 1970, the act’s first four entries on the Billboard Hot 100 — “I Want You Back,” “ABC,” “The Love You Save” and “I’ll Be There” — all reached No. 1, a record that still stands among groups and was the all-time mark for 21 years before Mariah Carey’s red-hot start brought her five. The group’s momentum carried through the ‘70s and even survived a mid-decade departure from the Motown label and a name reshuffling to the Jacksons (without Jermaine and with Randy). By decade’s end, the brothers — across both group alignments — amassed 22 Hot 100 hits.
Solo success expanded the Jacksons’ empire in the 1980s as more siblings emerged onto Billboard’s charts. Michael, of course, was a supernova, becoming the decade’s biggest artist thanks to No. 1 Billboard 200 albums Thriller and Bad; the former produced a then-record seven top 10 Hot 100 hits and the latter an unprecedented five No. 1 singles.
Janet, too, exploded into a superstar in her own right, even leapfrogging her brother for her share of history: Her 1989 album, Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, generated seven top five hits, and was among her stretch of 18 consecutive top 10 Hot 100 hits — yes, another record that belongs in the Jackson vault. Outside the pop sphere, the R&B charts became friendly territory for solo breakouts in the decade — Jermaine, Rebbie and Marlon each earned at least one top-five hit, while La Toya scored nine R&B chart appearances and Jackie notched two of his own by 1989. All told, seven Jackson solo artists, as well as the Jacksons in group form, claimed a Billboard pop or R&B chart hit in the ‘80s.
As Randy had an R&B hit in the 1970s, while Tito joined the solo chart club in 2016 with “Get It Baby,” completing the remarkable achievement of at least one individual Billboard chart placement for each sibling. In the nearly 37 years since arriving on the Billboard charts, a combined 103 Hot 100 hits, countless records sold and launch of three Rock and Roll Hall of Fame careers prove the Jacksons’ unrivaled family legacy.
To review the family’s seismic impact on the Billboard charts, here’s a first-ever combined look at their biggest Hot 100 hit songs — a Jackson 100 chart — across all their billings as the Jackson 5, the Jacksons and any solo material.
The Jackson Family’s Biggest Hot 100 hits ranking is based on weekly performance on the Billboard Hot 100 through May 9, 2026. Songs are ranked based on an inverse point system, with weeks at No. 1 earning the greatest value and weeks at lower spots earning the least. Due to changes in chart methodology over the years, eras are weighted differently to account for chart turnover rates during various periods.
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“They Don’t Care About Us,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 30
Hot 100 peak date: June 8, 1996 -
“Son of a Gun,” Janet feat. Missy Elliott, P. Diddy & Carly Simon
Hot 100 peak position: No. 28
Hot 100 peak date: Dec. 29, 2001 -
“Feedback” Janet
Hot 100 peak position: No. 19
Hot 100 peak date: March 15, 2008 -
“That’s How Love Goes,” Jermaine Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 46
Hot 100 peak date: Nov. 11, 1972 -
“Show You the Way To Go,” The Jacksons
Hot 100 peak position: No. 28
Hot 100 peak date: May 21, 1977 -
“Farewell My Summer Love,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 38
Hot 100 peak date: June 30, 1984 -
“Whatever You Got, I Want,” Jackson 5
Hot 100 peak position: No. 28
Hot 100 peak date: Dec. 7, 1974 -
“Jam,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 26
Hot 100 peak date: Aug. 8, 1992 -
“You’re Supposed To Keep Your Love for Me,” Jermaine Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 34
Hot 100 peak date: Sept. 20, 1980 -
“Call on Me,” Janet & Nelly
Hot 100 peak position: No. 25
Hot 100 peak date: Aug. 5, 2006 -
“Heal the World,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 27
Hot 100 peak date: March 20, 1993 -
“Hallelujah Day,” Jackson 5
Hot 100 peak position: No. 28
Hot 100 peak date: May 5, 1973 -
“Maybe Tomorrow,” Jackson 5
Hot 100 peak position: No. 20
Hot 100 peak date: Aug. 21, 1971 -
“Love Never Felt So Good,” Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake
Hot 100 peak position: No. 9
Hot 100 peak date: May 31, 2014 -
“Who Is It,” Michael Jackson
Image Credit: Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images Hot 100 peak position: No. 14
Hot 100 peak date: May 15, 1993 -
“Just a Little Bit of You,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 23
Hot 100 peak date: Aug. 9, 1975 -
“Lookin’ Through the Windows,” Jackson 5
Hot 100 peak position: No. 16
Hot 100 peak date: Aug. 26, 1972 -
“Torture,” The Jacksons
Hot 100 peak position: No. 17
Hot 100 peak date: Sept. 29, 1984 -
“Get It Together,” Jackson 5
Hot 100 peak position: No. 28
Hot 100 peak date: Oct. 6, 1973 -
“Let Me Tickle Your Fancy,” Jermaine Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 18
Hot 100 peak date: Sept. 25, 1982 -
“You Rock My World,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 10
Hot 100 peak date: Sept. 22, 2001 -
“Heartbreak Hotel,” The Jacksons
Hot 100 peak position: No. 22
Hot 100 peak date: Feb. 14, 1982 -
“Corner of the Sky,” Jackson 5
Hot 100 peak position: No. 18
Hot 100 peak date: Dec. 16, 1972 -
“Little Bitty Pretty One,” Jackson 5
Hot 100 peak position: No. 13
Hot 100 peak date: May 27, 1972 -
“I Wanna Be Where You Are,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 16
Hot 100 peak date: July 15, 1972 -
“Centipede,” Rebbie Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 24
Hot 100 peak date: Dec. 22, 1984 -
“Butterflies,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 14
Hot 100 peak date: Jan. 26, 2002 -
“I Am Love (Parts I & II),” Jackson 5
Hot 100 peak position: No. 15
Hot 100 peak date: March 22, 1975 -
“Dynamite,” Jermaine Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 15
Hot 100 peak date: Sept. 15, 1984 -
“Lovely One,” The Jacksons
Hot 100 peak position: No. 12
Hot 100 peak date: Nov. 15, 1980 -
“I Think It’s Love,” Jermaine Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 16
Hot 100 peak date: April 26, 1986 -
“Another Part of Me,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 11
Hot 100 peak date: Sept. 10, 1988 -
“P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing),” Michael Jackson
Image Credit: Robin Platzer/Images/Getty Images Hot 100 peak position: No. 10
Hot 100 peak date: Nov. 26, 1983 -
“Sugar Daddy,” Jackson 5
Hot 100 peak position: No. 10
Hot 100 peak date: Jan. 22, 1972 -
“Because of Love,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 10
Hot 100 peak date: March 19, 1994 -
“The Pleasure Principle,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 14
Hot 100 peak date: Aug. 1, 1987 -
“In the Closet,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 6
Hot 100 peak date: May 30, 1992 -
“Do What You Do,” Jermaine Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 13
Hot 100 peak date: Jan. 5, 1985 -
“Off the Wall,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 10
Hot 100 peak date: April 12, 1980 -
“The Best Things in Life Are Free,” Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson with BBD & Ralph Tresvant
Hot 100 peak position: No. 10
Hot 100 peak date: June 13, 1992 -
“She’s Out of My Life,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 10
Hot 100 peak date: June 21, 1980 -
“Scream”/“Childhood,” Michael Jackson & Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 5
Hot 100 peak date: June 17, 1995 -
“Will You Be There,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 7
Hot 100 peak date: Sept. 11, 1993 -
“Human Nature,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 7
Hot 100 peak date: Sept. 17, 1983 -
“I Get Lonely,” Janet feat. BLACKstreet
Hot 100 peak position: No. 3
Hot 100 peak date: May 23, 1998 -
“Let’s Get Serious,” Jermaine Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 9
Hot 100 peak date: July 12, 1980 -
“Daddy’s Home,” Jermaine Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 9
Hot 100 peak date: March 17, 1973 -
“You Want This”/“70’s Love Groove,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 8
Hot 100 peak date: Dec. 24, 1994 -
“Someone to Call My Lover,” Janet
Hot 100 peak position: No. 3
Hot 100 peak date: Sept. 1, 2001 -
“Smooth Criminal,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 7
Hot 100 peak date: Jan. 14, 1989 -
“Mama’s Pearl,” Jackson 5
Hot 100 peak position: No. 2
Hot 100 peak date: Feb. 27, 1971 -
“What’s It Gonna Be?!,” Busta Rhymes feat. Janet
Hot 100 peak position: No. 3
Hot 100 peak date: April 17, 1999 -
“Enjoy Yourself,” The Jacksons
Hot 100 peak position: No. 6
Hot 100 peak date: Feb. 19, 1977 -
“Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground),” The Jacksons
Hot 100 peak position: No. 7
Hot 100 peak date: May 19, 1979 -
“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 5
Hot 100 peak date: July 16, 1983 -
“Remember the Time,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 3
Hot 100 peak date: March 7, 1992 -
“Thriller,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 4
Hot 100 peak date: March 3, 1984 -
“State of Shock,” The Jacksons
Hot 100 peak position: No. 3
Hot 100 peak date: Aug. 4, 1984 -
“You Are Not Alone,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (one week)
Hot 100 peak date: Sept. 2, 1995 -
“If,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 4
Hot 100 peak date: Sept. 11, 1993 -
“Any Time, Any Place”/“And on and On,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 2
Hot 100 peak date: June 25, 1994 -
“Come Back to Me,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 2
Hot 100 peak date: Aug. 18, 1990 -
“Ben,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (one week)
Hot 100 peak date: Oct. 14, 1972 -
“Rockin’ Robin,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 2
Hot 100 peak date: April 22, 1972 -
“Never Can Say Goodbye,” Jackson 5
Hot 100 peak position: No. 2
Hot 100 peak date: May 8, 1971 -
“Let’s Wait Awhile,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 2
Hot 100 peak date: March 21, 1987 -
“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (one week)
Hot 100 peak date: Oct. 13, 1979 -
“Dirty Diana,” Michael Jackson
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (one week)
Hot 100 peak date: July 2, 1988 -
“Nasty,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 3
Hot 100 peak date: July 19, 1986 -
“Black Cat,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (one week)
Hot 100 peak date: Oct. 27, 1990 -
“What Have You Done for Me Lately,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 4
Hot 100 peak date: May 17, 1986 -
“Control,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 5
Hot 100 peak date: Jan. 24, 1987 -
“Got to Be There,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 4
Hot 100 peak date: Dec. 11, 1971 -
“Alright,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 4
Hot 100 peak date: June 2, 1990 -
“Bad,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (two weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: Oct. 24, 1987 -
“Rhythm Nation,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 2
Hot 100 peak date: Jan. 6, 1990 -
“Doesn’t Really Matter,” Janet
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (three weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: Aug. 26, 2000 -
“Runaway,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 3
Hot 100 peak date: Oct. 21, 1995 -
“I Just Can’t Stop Loving You,” Michael Jackson with Siedah Garrett
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (one week)
Hot 100 peak date: Sept. 19, 1987 -
“Black or White,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (seven weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: Dec. 7, 1991 -
“The Way You Make Me Feel,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (one week)
Hot 100 peak date: Jan. 23, 1988 -
“The Love You Save”/“I Found That Girl,” Jackson 5
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (two weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: June 27, 1970 -
“The Girl Is Mine,” Michael Jackson & Paul McCartney
Hot 100 peak position: No. 2
Hot 100 peak date: Jan. 8, 1983 -
“Again,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (two weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: Dec. 11, 1993 -
“When I Think of You,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (two weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: Oct. 11, 1986 -
“ABC,” Jackson 5
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (two weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: April 25, 1970 -
“I Want You Back,” Jackson 5
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (one week)
Hot 100 peak date: Jan. 31, 1970 -
“Love Will Never Do (Without You),” Janet Jackson
Image Credit: Bonnie Schiffman/Getty Images Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (one week)
Hot 100 peak date: Jan. 19, 1991 -
“Man in the Mirror,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (two weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: March 26, 1988 -
“Together Again,” Janet
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (two weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: Jan. 31, 1998 -
“All for You,” Janet
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (seven weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: April 14, 2001 -
“That’s the Way Love Goes,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (eight weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: May 15, 1993 -
“Dancing Machine,” Jackson 5
Hot 100 peak position: No. 2
Hot 100 peak date: May 18, 1974 -
“Escapade,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (three weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: March 3, 1990 -
“Rock With You,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (four weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: Jan. 19, 1980 -
“Beat It,” Michael Jackson
Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (three weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: April 30, 1983 -
“Miss You Much,” Janet Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (four weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: Oct. 7, 1989 -
“I’ll Be There,” Jackson 5
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (five weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: Oct. 17, 1970 -
“Billie Jean,” Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (seven weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: March 5, 1983 -
“Say Say Say,” Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson
Hot 100 peak position: No. 1 (six weeks)
Hot 100 peak date: Dec. 10, 1983
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