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