Peak Week
#12 · 1968-08-03
Open chart weekHot 100
The Status Quo's "Pictures Of Matchstick Men" reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Pictures of Matchstick Men" is the first hit single by British rock band the Status Quo. The song peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 17 weeks on the chart. Pictures Of Matchstick Men was released in 1968. "Pictures Of Matchstick Men" by The Status Quo. Chart story — peaked at #12 on the Hot 100.
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Chart Journey
- May 18, 1968#99
- May 25#98
- Jun 1#98
- Jun 8#73
- Jun 15#58
- Jun 22#53
- Jun 29#36
- Jul 6#34
- Jul 13#27
- Jul 20#21
- Jul 27#15
- Aug 3#12
- Aug 10#14
- Aug 17#20
- Aug 24#25
- Aug 31#28
- Sep 7#31
DEFINING MOMENT
The Story
It debuted at #99 on May 18, 1968. It entered the Top 40 6 weeks later. It reached a peak of #12 on August 3, 1968. After 17 weeks, its final appearance came on September 7, 1968.
Pictures Of Matchstick Men: A Cultural Moment Captured on Record
The Status Quo's "Pictures Of Matchstick Men" reached #12 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Pictures of Matchstick Men" is the first hit single by British rock band the Status Quo. The song peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent 17 weeks on the chart. Pictures Of Matchstick Men was released in 1968. "Pictures Of Matchstick Men" by The Status Quo. Chart story — peaked at #12 on the Hot 100.
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