Why a 1974 No. 1 Hit Became the Most Controversial Chart Topper Ever and Still Sparks Outrage Today

This track has sparked a bigger backlash than any other No. 1 hit, and it is still drawing criticism today.

When Paul Anka's “(You’re) Having My Baby” became a major success in 1974, it quickly stood out from other chart-toppers of its era.

But its chart success was only part of the story, as the reasons it outraged so many listeners are what turned it into the most controversial hit ever.

Paul Anka's '(You're) Having My Baby' Dominated the Chart

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