Ricky Martin makes a massive jump to his first Number 1-hit

Ricky Martin makes massive leap of twenty-two jumps to Number 1 with the pumped María. The song is becoming the summer hit of 1997, climbing the Top 10s in countries worldwide. Ricky Martin recorded two versions of the song. The Puerto Rican heartthrob is the first artist hailing from Puerto Rican to score a Number 1-hit and the second artist to score a Number 1-hit in Spanish, following Los del Río with Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) in June 1996. Ricky Martin dethrones Pony by Ginuwine, which spent two weeks above the list.

Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli score their first Number 1-hit with Time To Say Goodbye. The song is the second version of the ballad sung partly in English, following an Italian version earlier last year. The hit pairs Bocelli with British soprano Sarah Brightman, and is achieving even greater success than its predecessor. The song is becoming a massive hit in the United Kingdom and is climbing the charts worldwide. The heartfelt ballad peaks at Number 10 this week.

Linda, Roos & Jessica score the highest debut of the week. The Dutch girl group already made a lasting impact on the list, having scored a big Number 1-hit with Ademnood in December 1995. The song spent six weeks above the list and received a 2 x Platinum-certification with over 120,000 points. Linda, Roos & Jessica later scored two additional Top 10-hits with Alles of Niets and Lange Nacht. Group member Katja Schuurman, who fulfills the role of Jessica, has previously endeavored into a solo career, scoring a Top 10-hit with Wereldmeid. Linda, Roos & Jessica return with Druppels, debuting at Number 17 this week.

Although Ginuwine loses his crown-position this week, his Number 1-hit Pony still has a rather successful week. The song is certified Gold with over 40,000 points.