Hut: charts

Hanson had a massive Australian following during most of 1997-98, and it it these fans who helped Hanson get to the top in Australia. This page focuses on their chart positions in Australia throughout 1997-98. Thank you to all those people who helped in compiling all this information.

** Please note that all CD singles and albums listed here are no longer available for sale in Australia

* MMMBop [1 of 2 versions] - Released: 25th May 1997 - Debut postition: #1 - Highest postion: #1 [9 consecutive weeks] - Weeks in top 50 chart: 21 [sold 140 000]		This was the single which introduced Hanson to Australia and the world. It rocketed up the charts and was a world-wide smash hit.
* Where's The Love [1 of 3 versions] - Released: 14th August 1997 - Debut position: #2 - Highest position: #2 - Weeks in top 50 chart: 22		The groovy follow up single, WTL charted strongly and made sure Hanson were no one-hit wonders! It stayed in the charts for half a year!
* I Will Come To You [1 of 2 versions] - Released: 3rd November 1997 - Debut position: #6 - Highest position: #2 [5 consec. weeks] - Weeks in top 50 chart: 18		This single proved that Hanson were not as teenyboppy as people thought. A smooth ballad with a BeeGees style melody -what a track!
* Weird [1 of 2 versions] - Released: 23rd February 1998 - Debut position: #32 - Highest position: #12 - Weeks in top 50 chart: 11		Weird was the new release of '98, and although it didn't chart as highly as many people expected, the clip for it was stunning.
* Thinking Of You [1 of 3 versions] - Released: 12th May 1998 - Debut position: #17 - Highest position: #6 - Weeks in top 50 chart: 13		This 'foreign' release charted well in Oz, although no real video clip was made for it. This was released in AUS, Canada, & UK.
* Ugly Phil/Hanson CD - limited edition for Ugly fans - tracks: Gimme Some Lovin [album], MMMBop [live], MTV interview		The legend of radio, Ugly Phil, made it clear how big a legend he was by making these exclusive souvenir CDs, and giving them away free.

* MIDDLE OF NOWHERE - Released: 25th May 1997 - Highest position: #1 - Weeks in top 50 chart: 44 - approx. # of CDs sold: 350 000 [5x plat.]		The debut album, which sold over 350,000 copies in the space of just 6 months, was one of the most popular albums of the year.
* SNOWED IN - Released: 17th November 1997 - Highest position: #3 [debut: #3] - Weeks in top 50 chart: 7 - approx. # of CDs sold: 70 000[plat.]		This Christmas album charted well, and contained some brilliant Christmas classics and Hanson originals!
* 3 CAR GARAGE - Released: 12th May 1998 - Highest position: #3 [debut: #3] - Weeks in top 50 chart: unknown - approx. # of CDs sold: 350 000		The CD which 'started it all' was re-released with a new name, minus some songs. It had material which was later put on MON.
* LIVE FROM ALBERTANE - Released: 9th November 1998 - Highest position: #21 [debut: #21] - Weeks in top 50 chart: 3 - approx. # of CDs sold: unknown		Albertane was the tour, and the next CD was live. Included were 2 new songs and a few covers.

* The ARIA results listed here are the top 50 selling albums and singles of the respective years. It is amazing to note that in 1998, Hanson released only 1 new single in Australia, yet there were 4 singles in the top 50 of the year.

>>Everything on this page was researched and compiled by me. The information was collated from various sources, including my personal collection of ARIA charts, as well as Australian sites such as H:T|N, Hanson Down Under, and the MackEtoks (c). Full credit goes to Hanson Down Under and Hanson *Live & Unplugged* for the images. [Thank you x 10000] Please do not take anything from this page. <<