Lady Gaga's retro-flavored duet surpasses her Oscar-winning hit in popularity
In a remarkable display of enduring popularity, the collaboration between Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, "Die With a Smile," has cemented itself as a chart-topping sensation on Billboard. The song, which debuted at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 2024, has since spent over 43 weeks on the chart, making it the longest-running top 10 hit by a female lead in the history of the Hot 100[1][3][5].
The track's success is not limited to the Hot 100. "Die With a Smile" has also made a significant impact on other Billboard charts. On the Radio Songs chart, it currently holds the No. 3 position, while on the Pop Airplay chart, it is inside the top 10[2]. Furthermore, the song has found a home on the Adult Contemporary chart, showcasing its broad appeal across various demographics.
The song's success extends beyond the U.S. borders, with "Die With a Smile" currently holding the No. 2 position on the United World Chart after 16 weeks at No. 1, setting a historic record of 43 weeks in the top two[4][5]. The song's global reach is further evident as it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. US charts in its second week and spent 18 weeks atop the charts between 2024 and 2025, setting records for longevity and streaming[1].
The throwback-sounding collaboration seems to have struck a chord with listeners, as evidenced by its sustained presence on all three Billboard pop radio charts for over 40 weeks[2]. This longevity has led to speculation that "Die With a Smile" might no longer be Lady Gaga's longest-charting track on the Hot 100, as it challenges the 45-week run of her previous hit, "Shallow." However, "Shallow" still holds third place on Lady Gaga's list of longest-running hits on the Hot 100[6].
"Die With a Smile" first introduced Lady Gaga to millions across the U.S. over a decade ago with her hit song "Just Dance." While "Just Dance" still holds the title of Lady Gaga's longest-charting track on the Hot 100, the continued run of "Die With a Smile" has certainly made a strong case for its claim[7].
In conclusion, "Die With a Smile" has proven to be a resilient and successful track on the Billboard charts. With its current positions on the Hot 100, Radio Songs, Pop Airplay, Adult Contemporary, and Digital Song Sales rankings, as well as its impressive records on the Global 200, Global Excl. US, and United World charts, "Die With a Smile" shows no signs of disappearing anytime soon[1][2][3][4][5].
In the realm of entertainment, this is not just a hit by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, "Die With a Smile" – it's a music phenomenon that has broken records on the Billboard Hot 100, spending over 43 weeks in the top 10, becoming the longest-charting top 10 hit by a female lead. Furthermore, the song has achieved high positions on various Billboard charts such as Radio Songs, Pop Airplay, and Adult Contemporary, demonstrating its impact across diverse demographics.
