Having a song crack the Billboard charts is a major accomplishment for any , and it's an even bigger deal when a song hits Number 1. It's easy to assume that songs with significant radio play and massive streaming numbers, .

Some of the most famous and even best-selling songs have shockingly never actually hit Number 1. The reasons can vary and be hard to pin down, but often, a Top 10 stacked with incredible songs whose popularity keeps growing with each passing day can mean stiff competition prevents a hit song from ever reaching the coveted top spot, despite its success. Often, .

British rock band , consisting of brothers and , formed in 1991 and had a sound which helped usher in the Britpop movement of the '90s. They released their second album, (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? in 1995. , although it did reach Number 1 on the alternative chart. It was the band’s only Top 40 hit in the US.

, and it’s easily Oasis' most famous. It’s a slow acoustic sound with a chorus that’s almost impossible not to sing along with. Although the band had greater success in the UK than they did in the US—and became infamous for the brothers' bickering—it’s still a surprise that a song as huge and recognizable as "Wonderwall" never topped the charts.

After forming in 2001, Las Vegas rock band released their debut album, Hot Fuss, in 2004, with "Mr. Brightside" as the lead single. which has never hit Number 1 in the US. The band continues to tour and release music, and their releases often continue to place on the alternative charts.

It’s hard to think of another debut single that’s been as successful and beloved as "Mr. Brightside"—. Hot Fuss is a great album overall, but "Mr. Brightside" is one of its standouts. In addition to its sales numbers, it has an unbelievable 2 million streams and counting on Spotify.

emerged in the early 2000s and quickly became known for her over-the-top costumes. She released her first album, The Fame, in 2008, followed by the EP The Fame Monster in 2009, which was a reissue of The Fame with eight new songs, including the opening track and lead single "Bad Romance." It peaked at Number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Gaga in the years since.

"Bad Romance" marked a shift for Lady Gaga. The Fame was full of electronic pop songs which fit perfectly into the pop landscape at the time, with lyrics about money, fame and partying. —and is—at writing a great pop song. It’s still considered to be one of her best, and it’s a surprise that, despite being a hit song with critical acclaim, it never hit Number 1.

After beginning her career and finding success in country music, superstar began to transition to pop music. Her second album, Fearless, was released in 2008 with a blend of country and pop, and "Love Story" was released as its lead single. The track peaked at Number 4 on the Billboard charts, but.

, especially one that’s so famous and had such an impact on her career—and given her history of not only but . "Love Story" remains a fan favorite and a staple of Swift's live shows, and it holds up as a sweet love song, with lyrics referencing famous literary couple .

Rock band formed in 1986 and released their third album, Tragic Kingdom, in 1995, which included the track "Don’t Speak," with lyrics written by frontwoman about her breakup with fellow band member , reworked from lyrics originally written by her brother, . The song was never actually released as a single and therefore never charted on the Hot 100, despite receiving significant airplay and topping other charts.

Although No Doubt has had other hit songs—and Stefani has also had a successful solo career—"Don’t Speak" remains their most famous, and it’s the one which launched their career. It’s a classic breakup song, . Not only was it everywhere in the '90s after 16 weeks as the most-played song on the radio, but it still gets notable radio play today and is by far the band’s most popular song on streaming.

Singer-songwriter —nicknamed “The Boss”—began his career in 1973 . In 1984, he released his seventh studio album, Born in the U.S.A., with the titular song as its opening track.. Springsteen has had a massive career in the decades since and continues to tour and release new music.

“Born in the U.S.A.” is one of Springsteen’s most famous and most acclaimed songs. —it’s often interpreted as a patriotic song and is used for political purposes, which ignores its lyrical content about . Perhaps the only thing more shocking than the fact that it never hit Number 1 is the fact that Springsteen has never had a Number 1 song at all.

British rock band formed in 1970 and released their fourth album, . Lead singer wrote the song, which peaked at Number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 but hit Number 1 on the UK charts. The band’s success both leading up to and following its release helped make them among the best-selling bands of all time.

"Bohemian Rhapsody" is a quintessential classic-rock song which has a slow piano start and explodes into a guitar-driven rock song. , showcasing everything the band has become known for, from Mercury’s incredible vocal range to ’s excellent work on guitar—and, of course, the band’s vocal harmonies. Given how beloved and successful it is to this day, it’s surprising it wasn’t a chart-topping hit.

formed in the late 1980s in Washington. Nevermind, their second album, was released in 1991, with "Smells Like Teen Spirit" as both the opening track and lead single. It peaked at Number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, . In the years since, it’s sold over 13 million units across the world, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time.

—they introduced a distinctly different sound from the '80s hair bands which had been popular and made up mainstream rock until then. Yet it’s surprising that a song with such staying power and influence never made it to Number 1 on the charts. "Smells Like Teen Spirit," as well as Nirvana’s other singles, still receives consistent radio play, from typical Top 40 stations to alternative and classic-rock ones.

Classic rock band formed in the 1970s. Escape, their seventh album, was released in 1981, with opening track "Don’t Stop Believin'" released as its second single. Although it cracked the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 and Escape itself hit Number 1, "Don’t Stop Believin'" peaked at number 9. Its legacy lives on, however—.

The power ballad "Don’t Stop Believin'" was such a hit for Journey, it’s probably their most famous and most recognizable by far, with its opening piano chords and frontman ’s unique voice—and some great moments for Perry to showcase his range. Journey still plays it live, , exactly as a great song should.

began his career with when he was just six years old, then had a huge solo career as an adult. He released his sixth studio album, Thriller, in 1982, and "Thriller" was released as the album’s seventh and final single. Although it peaked at Number 4, the album itself is the best-selling of all time, and Jackson remains the best-selling artist of all time, with over 500 million records sold worldwide.

Jackson earned the nickname “the King of Pop” for good reason, and his songs are still radio staples, "Thriller" included. It’s an incredible song, and it’s especially popular during the Halloween season. Thanks to its creepy synthesizer, a voiceover from horror icon Vincent Price, and its iconic music video– essentially a short film depicting Jackson’s transformation into a zombie– featuring one of the most recognizable dances in pop culture ever, "Thriller" remains a staple in music.

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