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88 unusual facts about UK Singles Chart


A Film for the Future

It was the first single to be released from the album and charted at #53 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1998 (see 1998 in British music).

A Little Soul

It was released on 8 June 1998 as the third single from the album, charting at number twenty-two in the UK Singles Chart (see 1998 in British music).

A Singles Collection

This was also released as a single, which peaked at no. 16 in the UK Singles Chart (May 1992), making it the band's highest charting single between 1987 and 2004.

All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You

"All I Wanna Do Is Make Love to You" was a success, spending two weeks at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number eight in the UK Singles Chart, and reaching #1 in Canada and Australia.

Bad Days

It reached #20 in the UK charts and includes a cover of "We Gotta Get out of This Place" by The Animals, as well as the songs "Bad Days" and "The Unluckiest Man in the World".

Barbara Lyon

With Barbara, the situation was reversed: she did some acting, but found more popularity as a singer, with two hits in the UK Singles Chart.

Betcha Can't Wait

Released as the second single from their first album released under the name "E-17", the song did not do as well as its predecessor, Each Time, making #12 on the UK Singles Chart.

Black Eyed Boy

The song was released on 28 July 1997 and reached #5 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

Blame It on the Weatherman

Like the other three singles from the album, "Blame It on the Weatherman" reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart.

Breekout Krew

Breekout Krew was an American male vocal duo, which had a single called "Matt's Mood", in the UK Singles Chart.

Can We

Outside of the United States, the song reached #1 on the New Zealand Singles Chart and peaked at #18 on the UK Singles Chart.

CD single

CD singles were first made eligible for the UK Singles Chart in 1987, and the first number 1 available on the format in that country was "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" by Whitney Houston in May 1987.

Charley Says

The electronica group The Prodigy famously sampled the episode "Mummy Should Know" for their UK 1991 hit single Charly, reaching number 3 in the UK Singles Chart.

Cry for Help

Released as a single in January 1991, "Cry for Help" reached the Top 10 on both the UK Singles Chart in the United Kingdom as well as the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, where the song peaked at No. 7 on both sides of the Atlantic.

Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp

The single was released in the UK on January 25, 1999, and peaked at number 26 on the UK Singles Chart.

Down with the Clique

Released in 1995, the single, which also features Kelly, peaked at number thirty-three on the UK Singles Chart.

Dyna-mite

The song was a "catchy rocker" that became a top five hit in the UK Singles Chart reaching number four.

Edwin Astley

He also successfully diversified into symphonic pop and an arrangement of his Saint theme reached number five in the UK Singles Chart.

Every Little Step

Released as the fourth single on his second album Don't Be Cruel, it reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the Hot Black Singles chart, and #6 on the UK Singles Chart.

Everyone Says You're So Fragile

It was the second single to be released from the album and charted at #47 in the UK Singles Chart in July 1998 (see 1998 in British music).

Everything Starts With An 'E'

Everything Starts With An 'E' was originally released in the summer of 1989, and peaked at #69 in the UK Singles Chart, leaving the top 75 chart after only one week.

Feel What You Want

A huge #1 club hit in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK), it was less successful on the UK Singles Chart.

Free Nelson Mandela

In December 2013, following the news of Nelson Mandela's death, the single re-entered at number ninety six on the UK Singles Chart.

Gerard Kenny

It was not until 1978 after moving to England that he scored his first hit single with "New York, New York (So Good They Named It Twice)" (an ode to his hometown), which spent two months in the UK Singles Chart, with its parent album Made It Through The Rain going Top 20 the following year.

Got the Feelin'

"Got the Feelin'" reached a peak position of No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart becoming the band's third top ten single and their highest-charting single until the album's next single "Everybody Get Up" reached No. 2.

Guest appearance

Still the term "featuring" was used as early as in the July 1954 UK Singles Chart by "The Four Aces featuring Al Alberts" with "Three Coins In The Fountain" at 5th place.

Hans Wärmling

His most notable achievement was as co-writer of the 1982 UK Top 40 release "Strange Little Girl".

History Revisited

New remixes for the singles' 12-inch and CD formats were commissioned and all four reissues peaked within the top 100 of the UK Singles Chart.

How Long's a Tear Take to Dry?

"How Long's a Tear Take to Dry?" reached number 12 in the UK Singles Chart in March 1999.

I Am Blessed

The single achieved success in the charts and peaked at #7, spent 12 weeks in the UK Singles Chart and was certified silver by the BPI for sales over 200k within the UK.

I Am the Resurrection

The single was released on 30 March 1992, and reached #33 on the UK Singles Chart.

I Don't Know What You Want But I Can't Give It Any More

Released on July 19, 1999 as the album's lead single, it peaked at #15 on the UK Singles Chart, #2 on the US Hot Dance Club Play chart, and #66 on the US Hot Singles Sales.

I Don't Wanna Fight

Featuring a wistful but resolute vocal set against a melodic synthesizer line, the track was a substantial hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 as well as number seven on the UK Singles Chart.

I Found Heaven

It became the group's second top twenty single, charting at number fifteen on the UK Singles Chart.

I Hate You Now...

The single failed to reach the same success as many of Detroit's previous releases, peaking at #107 on the UK Singles Chart.

I Second That Emotion

The song was later covered by English New Wave band Japan which also proved a commercial success in the United Kingdom, climbing to #9 in the UK Singles Chart in July 1982.

I Want to Wake Up with You

Written by Ben Peters and produced by Ken Lindo, veteran reggae artist Boris Gardiner took the song to #1 on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks in August 1986.

Johnny the Horse

The song struggled to make an impact in the charts after the success of "Lovestruck", and peaked at #44 in the UK Singles Chart.

Let Forever Be

"Let Forever Be" was The Chemical Brothers' fourth top ten single in the UK, peaking at number 9 in the UK Singles Chart.

Like You Do... Best of The Lightning Seeds

"What You Say" was released as a single on 1 December 1997 and peaked at #41 in the UK singles chart.

Little Discourage

It was the first single to be released from the album and charted at #24 in the UK Singles Chart in September 1999 (see 1999 in British music).

Love and Anger

It was the third and final single to be released from her album The Sensual World in 1990, and peaked at no.38 on UK Singles Chart.

Love Can't Turn Around

It holds an important place in the history of house music as the first record in that genre to cross over from the clubs into the UK Singles Chart.

Love in a Peaceful World

The song peaked at #31 on the UK Singles Chart, and is the last single of Level 42 to enter the charts.

Love Will Keep Us Alive

In the United Kingdom, "Love Will Keep Us Alive" peaked at No. 52 on the UK Singles Chart.

Love Won't Wait

The single was another success for Barlow becoming his second #1 single on the UK Singles Chart.

Lucky, Lucky Me

Following positive buzz from Marvin's fans in England, Tamla-Motown released the song as a single in the UK where it reached number sixty-seven on the UK Singles Chart in 1994 giving Gaye his fourth posthumous hit, a decade after his death.

Machine Says Yes

The two most notable singles, "Hayling" and "Machine Says Yes", were co-written and sung by Icelandic singer Hafdís Huld and charted at No. 49 and No. 58 respectively on the UK Singles Chart.

Maybe for Sure

The single which was produced by Mike Chapman became her lowest charting single in the UK, peaking outside the Top 75 at #89 and it subsequently fell off the chart after just two weeks, which made it the lowest single of Harry's to chart on the UK Singles Chart.

Microphone Champion

"Rolex Sweep" is the first single from the album it was released on 15 September 2008; it reached number 89 on the UK Singles Chart.

Mis-Shapes

Taken from the number-one album Different Class, it was released as a double A-sided single with "Sorted for E's & Wizz" in September 1995, and reached number two in the UK charts.

Mutual Feeling

The track, which peaked at #124 on the UK Singles Chart when it was released in 1996, did not have a promotional video made to accompany it and remains Knight's second lowest charting single to date in the UK, after "After You".

Newborn Friend

It was released as the third single from his second studio album Seal (aka Seal II) in October 1994, and peaked at #45 in the UK Singles Chart.

Next Is the E

The single was followed-up by the double A-side single "I Feel It/Thousand", which charted at number 38 on the UK Singles Chart.

Oh Baby I...

The single entered in at #7 on 30 October 1994 on the UK Singles Chart, climbing to its peak of #4 a week later.

Once You've Tasted Love

It was not a success, charting at number 47 on the UK Singles Chart.

People Everyday

"People Everyday" also becoming their biggest hit in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart in November 1992, behind End Of The Road by Boyz II Men.

Policy of Truth

Although the song was less successful than the first two single before, it is the only Depeche Mode single to chart higher on the Billboard Hot 100 (#15) than on the UK Singles Chart (#16), as well as peaking at number two on the American dance charts.

Profit in Peace

The song was released in 1999 and reached number 13 in the UK Singles Chart.

Prom-asaurus

Three of the five singles released for the episode debuted on the lower regions of the UK Singles Chart.

Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See

The song became successful, it peaked at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart, as well as reaching number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, whilst reaching number sixteen on the UK Singles Chart.

Rubberband Girl

"Rubberband Girl" was released on 6 September 1993 and peaked at number 12 in the UK Singles Chart.

Rupert and the Frog Song

The song We All Stand Together from the film's soundtrack reached #3 when released in the UK Singles Chart.

Shake You Down

It was a hit across the Atlantic Ocean, as well, peaking at number six in the UK Singles Chart (spending a total of 13 weeks on that chart from 22 November 1986).

Shed a Tear

It was released on 25 October 1993 and reached #22 in the UK Singles Chart.

Some Kind of Bliss

It was a moderate commercial success, reaching the top forty on the Australian and United Kingdom singles charts.

Stacked Up

The band's first two singles, "The Key", released in September 1993, and "Switch", released in March 1994, made the UK Singles Chart Top 50, and garnered rave reviews from both dance and indie reviewers.

Stillness in Time

The track peaked at #9 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the group's second highest charting release to that date.

Suicide Blonde

In the UK, the track reached a peak of #11 while it reached #3 in their homeland of Australia1 and #1 in Canada.

Sweet like Chocolate

"Sweet Like Chocolate" went to number one on the UK Singles Chart, achieved platinum status and was a top ten in a number of countries.

Tell Me When

It peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart in early 1995, their highest UK chart position since 1983, spending a total of nine weeks in the chart.

The Edge of Heaven

"Where Did Your Heart Go?" was later given an equal billing and reached a lowly position in the UK Top 40 as a result.

The Sweetest Taboo

While the song peaked at number 31 on the UK Singles Chart, it fared considerably better in the United States, where it reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1986, remaining in the top 40 for 13 weeks.

Tired of Being Alone

In 1992 Scottish band Texas covered "Tired of Being Alone", which became a substantial hit in the United Kingdom, reaching no. 19 on the official UK Singles Chart.

Too Many Walls

In the U.K., the song was released in October reached #17 on the British pop chart.

Travellers Tune

The song was released in 1997 and reached number 5 in the UK Singles Chart.

U Got 2 Let the Music

The song had a great success in many countries including the UK, where it reached number two on the singles chart.

U Krazy Katz

As a single, it was released on 1 October 1995 and reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart.

Under the Moon of Love

The Mike Hurst-produced version went on to spend three weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart in December, and has since sold over a million copies in the UK.

Waitin' for a Superman

"Waitin' for a Superman" (subtitled "Is It Gettin' Heavy??" for the song's U.S. album release) is a song by The Flaming Lips, released as the second single taken from their 1999 album The Soft Bulletin, and reaching No. 73 in the UK Singles Chart.

Walk on the Ocean

The single, released 15 October 1992, peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100, but did not chart on the UK Singles Chart.

We Have Explosive

It was the band's most successful single, getting to number 12 in the UK Singles Chart in 1997.

We're Going to Ibiza

While "Boom Boom Boom Boom" was still on the UK chart, "We're Going to Ibiza" reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, as the previous single had also done.

When I Argue I See Shapes

It was the fourth and final single to be released from the album and charted at #19 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1999 (see 1999 in British music).

Why Believe in You

It continued their bad chart run, only managing to reach #66 on the UK Singles Chart for one week only.

Wishing I Was There

 19 on the UK Singles Chart, top 30 on the ARIA Singles Chart and top 40 in New Zealand.

You Send Me

In the United Kingdom, Rod Stewart released "You Send Me" as part of a medley with "Bring It on Home to Me" and charted it on the UK Singles Chart at #7 as a double A-side with "Farewell".

You're in a Bad Way

"You're in a Bad Way" was one of the group's biggest hits, reaching #12 on the UK Singles Chart.


A Million Love Songs

It was released in the United Kingdom on 5 October 1992 and peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart.

Back in the U.K.

In the United Kingdom it became their biggest hit ever up to that point, entering at number 18 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1996.

Curiosity Killed the Cat

The band's first album, Keep Your Distance, entered the UK Albums Chart at number one in May 1987, and stayed in the Top Ten for 13 weeks, although the release of that album's "Free" as a single only reached number 56 in the UK Singles Chart.

Favourite Things

"Favourite Things" became Big Brovaz third UK top ten hit, peaking at number two and spending three months inside the UK top seventy-five.

Give Me a Little More Time

Written by Gabrielle, and Ben Barson with The Boilerhouse Boys, after two disappointing single performances, "Give Me a Little More Time" returned Gabrielle to the UK top ten, peaking at #5, spending ten weeks inside the UK top 20 alone.

Glen Goldsmith

His biggest hit to date was "Mysterious Girl", as recorded by Peter André On its third release after chart positions 53 & 2 the track eventually reached No. 1 in the UK Singles Chart, following André's appearance on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.

How Can I Be Sure

"How Can I Be Sure" was revived in 1972 with a version from David Cassidy, which became a major hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching #25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spending two weeks at #1 on the UK singles chart.

How Can I Love You More?

The song was a bigger hit and peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart.

I'd Rather Be with You

The single debuted on April 11, 2010 on the UK Singles Chart at a current peak of #11, almost managing to enter the UK Top 10.

Jark Prongo

Jark Prongo's only single that reached the UK singles chart came in 1999 with "Movin' Thru Your System" released on both Pssst Music and Hooj Choons.

Jimmy Shoe

Despite its success, it only managed to reach 179th on the UK Singles Chart

John Newman discography

The single peaked to number 1 on the UK Singles Chart in early-June 2012, the song was also a Top 5 hit in Australia, Belgium, Netherlands and New Zealand.

Just a Step from Heaven

The single entered at number 12 on 24 April 1994 on the UK Singles Chart, climbing to its peak of number 8 three weeks later.

KSIOlajidebt

He directed and appeared in the music video for the Droideka track "Get Hyper", which charted on the UK Dance Chart, UK Indie Chart, and UK Singles Chart.

Liverpool Wall of Fame

The Liverpool Wall of Fame on Mathew Street, Liverpool, England, in front of the Cavern Club is a litany of, and a tribute to, the groups which played at the original Cavern Club, including acts from the city which have reached number one in the UK Singles Chart.

Love Town

While the single and album had limited success in his home country of the U.S., Newberry's single was popular enough across the Atlantic to reach #6 on the UK Singles Chart, his only significant chart hit in either country.

My Toys Like Me

AlunaGeorge went on to have a number 2 hit on the UK Singles Chart with White Noise in collaboration with Disclosure, and their album, Body Music reached number 11 on the UK Album Chart.

Owner of a Lonely Heart

"Owner of a Lonely Heart" has been remixed numerous times, including by 808 State ("2 Close to the Edge Mix" and "Not Fragile Mix" on the 1991 CD single ressue), in 2004 by Deep Dish, and most notably by Max Graham in 2005, whose version reached number nine in the UK Singles Chart.

Puttin' On the Style

It was recorded live at the London Palladium and released as a double A side along with Gamblin' Man and reached #1 in the UK charts in June and July 1957, where it spent two weeks in this position.This was the last record to reach the top of the charts that was only released in 78 format,the original Pye Nixa does not exist in 7" format although was re-released on a 7".

Regina Richards

In 1991, Australian singer Dannii Minogue released a cover of "Baby Love" as a single, reaching #14 in the UK Singles Chart.

Rodney Franklin

In 1980 the album You'll Never Know saw some major chart success with "The Groove" (it reached number 7 in the UK Singles Chart).

Stop Crying Your Heart Out

"Stop Crying Your Heart Out" debuted and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and reached a peak of number six on the UK Indie Chart.

Strike Me Pink

It's Harry's last single to chart on the UK Singles Chart to date and the single didn't make any other major chart besides in the UK.

The City Is Mine

"The City Is Mine" was a little commercial success reaching #52 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #38 on the UK Singles Chart.

The High

They were signed by London Records and had three minor UK Singles Chart hits in 1990 before breaking into the top 30 in 1991 with a revamped version of their debut single, the Martin Hannett-produced "Box Set Go".

The Mindbenders

A second song by Bayer and Wine, "Ashes to Ashes," took the Mindbenders to No. 14 in the UK Singles Chart in the autumn of 1966, after an earlier effort in 1966, "Can't Live With You (Can't Live Without You)" had struggled to break the UK Top 30.

This Time I Found Love

"This Time I Found Love" reached number 33 on the UK Singles Chart in 1994 It stayed on the Top 40 for two weeks.

Tippa Irie

He achieved his first national exposure on night time BBC Radio 1 in the mid-1980s, with the singles "It's Good To Have The Feeling You're The Best" and "Complain Neighbour" (on Greensleeves Records), before achieving a UK Top 40 hit in 1986 with "Hello Darling".

Up Above My Head

The single combined "Good Evening Friends" with the more fuller titled "Up Above My Head, I Hear Music in the Air" (Philips PB 708), and peaked at number 25 in the UK Singles Chart.

Walk on Air

"Walk on Air" failed to replicate the success and peaked at #62 in the UK Singles Chart.

What I Might Do

The song rose to fame in September 2013 after being featured on a Tesco F&F television advertisement, so far peaking at number seven on the UK Singles Chart.

World at Your Feet

As the follow-up to their previous single, the #2 hit "Nature's Law", "World at Your Feet" became another commercial success for Embrace, marking their second UK Top 3 single by peaking at #3 in the UK Singles Chart.

You Learn

The song had debuted at number twenty-four on the UK Singles Chart, but had descended the charts finishing at number seventy-three then falling out.

Young Boy

In April 1997, the song was released as the first single from that album, peaking at number 19 in the UK Singles Chart (see 1997 in British music).