: This global tribute by Puff Daddy, Faith Evans, and 112 sampled The Police to create a somber masterpiece. It debuted at number one and held the top spot for 11 weeks.
"Coming in at number two... the song that made every dad attempt to dance at a wedding... it’s 'The Macarena' by Los Del Rio." top 100 hits 1997
"Who’s your pick for number one, Jessica?" : This global tribute by Puff Daddy, Faith
The following is the list of the based on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 chart. This year was famously defined by Elton John’s tribute to Princess Diana and the chart dominance of Puff Daddy and the Bad Boy Records era. the song that made every dad attempt to dance at a wedding
"Two minutes to air, Mikey," the producer, Sal, shouted through the glass. He was holding up a laminated piece of paper like a holy relic. "You ready to run the gauntlet?"
Mikey nodded solemnly. "Candle in the Wind 1997" was the elephant in the room. It was the juggernaut. It had sold millions in a matter of weeks. It was a song born of tragedy, a somber anchor in a year that had otherwise been defined by the Macarena and neon bubblegum.