11/28:
On today’s edition of Soundwaves 10@10, we’ll count down the songs that made the most money.
They may not have been the biggest hits, but over time, continued to sell like crazy. Some of the
songs may surprise you but here’s a hint: the list includes cover versions, multiple chart runs, and
holiday classics!
10. “Candle In the Wind” (Elton John and Bernie Taupin)
9. “The Christmas Song” (Mel Torme and Bob Wells)
8. “Oh Pretty Woman” (Roy Orbison and Bill Dees)
7. “Every Breath You Take” (Sting)
6. “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” (Haven Gillespie and Fred J. Coots)
5. “Stand By Me” (Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller)
4. “Unchained Melody” by Alex North and Hy Zaret)
3. “Yesterday” (John Lennon and Paul McCartney)
2. “You’ve Lost That Feeling” (Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil and Phil Spector)
1. “White Christmas” (Irving Berlin)
