Peak Week
#36 · 1983-07-02
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Billy Idol's "White Wedding" reached #36 on the Billboard Hot 100. "White Wedding" is a song by the English rock singer Billy Idol that was released as the second single from his eponymous debut studio album in 1982. Although not Idol's highest-charting hit, it is often considered one of his most recognizable songs. Background In a 2025 interview, Idol said the song was inspired by his pregnant sister's wedding, often called a "shotgun wedding". The song peaked at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 13 weeks on the chart.
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Chart Journey
- May 21, 1983#71
- May 28#60
- Jun 4#51
- Jun 11#48
- Jun 18#42
- Jun 25#38
- Jul 2#36
- Jul 9#36
- Jul 16#41
- Jul 23#55
- Jul 30#65
- Aug 6#74
- Aug 13#80
DEFINING MOMENT
The Story
It debuted at #71 on May 21, 1983. It entered the Top 40 5 weeks later. It reached a peak of #36 on July 2, 1983. After 13 weeks, its final appearance came on August 13, 1983.
White Wedding: A Cultural Moment Captured on Record
Billy Idol's "White Wedding" reached #36 on the Billboard Hot 100. "White Wedding" is a song by the English rock singer Billy Idol that was released as the second single from his eponymous debut studio album in 1982. Although not Idol's highest-charting hit, it is often considered one of his most recognizable songs. Background In a 2025 interview, Idol said the song was inspired by his pregnant sister's wedding, often called a "shotgun wedding". The song peaked at #36 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 13 weeks on the chart.
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