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A selection of the top songs on Billboard's chart when the dollar has poked through the $1 (U.S.) level:

July 21, 2007

Rihanna, Umbrella

Jan. 28, 1976

Diana Ross, Theme From Mahogany (Do you know where you're going to)

March 19, 1975

Doobie Brothers, Black Water

Feb. 25, 1975

Average White Band, Pick Up the Pieces

Oct. 18, 1973

Cher, Half-Breed

May 14, 1973

Tony Orlando & Dawn, Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Ole Oak Tree

March 20, 1972

Neil Young, Heart of Gold

Dec. 8, 1971

Sly & the Family Stone, Family Affair

Feb. 14, 1973

Elton John, Crocodile Rock

If the dollar hits parity with the U.S. currency this week, it'll be Rihanna's Rude Boy

Source: Billboard. Compiled by Eric Atkins

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