On October 9, 1997, the iconic song 'Something About the Way You Look Tonight / Candle in the Wind' made history by becoming the first-ever song to be certified diamond. This prestigious certification is awarded when a song reaches at least 10 million equivalent units through a combination of sales and streaming numbers. Interestingly, this song received the diamond certification two years before the official diamond award was introduced by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Over the years, several other notable songs have achieved diamond certification, signifying their immense popularity and widespread appeal. Some of these include 'Baby,' 'Not Afraid,' 'Bad Romance,' 'Radioactive,' 'Thrift Shop,' 'Poker Face,' 'Uptown Funk,' 'Roar,' 'Royals,' 'Despacito,' 'Firework,' 'Lose Yourself,' 'Love the Way You Lie,' 'Blurred Lines,' 'I Gotta Feeling,' 'Party Rock Anthem,' 'Counting Stars,' 'Closer,' 'Cruise,' 'Dark Horse,' 'Shape of You,' and many more.
