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82 unusual facts about 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.

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.

And So Is Love

Released on 7 November 1994, the single climbed to number 26 in 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.

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.

Blossoms Falling

It reached No. 39 in the UK, the only Ooberman single to date to make the UK Singles Chart Top 40.

Booth and the Bad Angel

The album was finally released in July 1996 and promoted by the single, "I Believe" which made number 25 in 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.

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 for the One

The track peaked at #55 on the UK Singles Chart when it was released in August 1995, and received support from urban radio.

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.

Even Better Than the Real Thing

The song peaked at #12 becoming one of the few U2 singles that failed to reach the top 10 in 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).

Funk on Ah Roll

A number of additional remixes of the song, including one by Grant Nelson, were issued on 12" and CD in the United Kingdom in 1999, resulting in the song reaching #40 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".

Hard Magic

"Hard Magic" was Divine's last single to chart on the UK Singles Chart.

Healing Is Difficult

The first single "Taken for Granted" peaked at #100 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart and entered and peaked at #10 on the UK Singles Chart on May 28, 2000.

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 Can I Love You More?

The song was a bigger hit and peaked at number eight on 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.

Hundred Mile High City

The song was released in 1997 and reached number 4 in the UK Singles Chart.

I Didn't Want to Need You

The single peaked at number twenty-three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and hit number forty-seven in the UK Singles Chart.

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'm a Message

It was the third single to be released from the album and charted at #41 in the UK Singles Chart in October 1998 (see 1998 in British music).

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.

King Adora

They released their fourth single "Suffocate", along with a music video, on 19 February 2001 where it reached number 39, on 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.

Lists of UK top 10 singles

List of UK top 10 singles is a series of lists showing all the singles that have reached the top 10 (top 12 in 1952 and 1953) on the UK Singles Chart in a particular year.

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.

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.

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.

One Man in My Heart

Released in March 1995 in the UK only, the song received positive reviews from music critics and eventually peaked at number thirteen in the UK Singles Chart, eventually spending 8 weeks in the charts.

Over Rising

Reaching number 15 in the UK, it followed "The Only One I Know" and "Then" into the UK top 20, and reached number seven in Ireland, where it remains the group's only top 10 hit.

Papa's Got a Brand New Bag

In 1995 Paul Oakenfold's Perfecto Allstarz project recorded "Reach Up (Papa's Got A Brand New Pigbag)", which peaked at #6 in 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.

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.

Say What You Want

It is the band's biggest hit commercially to date, peaking at #3 on the UK Singles Chart, with the remixed version reaching #4.

She Blinded Me with Science

Although a success in the United States, peaking at No. 5 in the Billboard Hot 100 and 2 weeks at No. 1 in Canada's RPM Magazine, the song barely managed to score among the Top 50 in Dolby's native United Kingdom, peaking at No. 49 in the UK Singles Chart.

She's So Far Away

The single was written by Keith Nunnally, and it peaked in the UK Singles Chart at number eighty.

Sitting Down Here

The song is the album's opening track, and was released as its second single, peaking at #5 in the UK Singles Chart (see 2000 in British music).

Something Changed

It is also their fourth consecutive top ten single, peaking at #10 in the UK Singles 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.

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.

Sunchyme

In the United Kingdom, the song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart whilst Elton John's "Candle in the Wind 1997" was at number-one.

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.

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 Riverboat Song

As a result, having been released in February 1996, it reached number 15 in the UK Singles Chart, paving the way for the success of the next two singles, "You've Got It Bad" (7) and "The Day We Caught the Train" (4) and the album Moseley Shoals.

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.

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.

To Be Young, Gifted and Black

Notable cover versions of the song were recorded by Donny Hathaway (on his 1970 album Everything Is Everything), Aretha Franklin (on her 1972 album Young, Gifted and Black) and Bob and Marcia (whose 1970 recording reached number 5 in the UK Singles Chart).

Too Many Walls

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

Totally Boyband

A single called "The One (That Got Away)" was released on 23 October 2006, but spent only one week at number 35 (lower than any of the members' previous groups previous positions, with the exception of Jimmy Constable) after entering the UK Singles Chart on 29 October.

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.

U-MYX

Digital U-MYX Sales are UK Chart eligible and count towards the artists chart position.

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.

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.

Wear My Hat

It was only released in the United Kingdom and peaked at #43 on the UK Singles Chart.

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).

Where You Been

The song "Start Choppin'" was their biggest hit, hitting number 3 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart in the U.S., and the Top 20 of the UK Singles Chart.

Whispering Your Name

The single became Moyet's eighth single to enter the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart, but also her last to date, peaking at #18 with a total stay of seven weeks.

Why Believe in You

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

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.

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 All That Matters to Me

It is the second single released from his debut studio album Curtis Stigers and peaked at number six in the UK Singles Chart in 1992.

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).


Bend Me, Shape Me

The best known version of the song is the 1967 single released by The American Breed that peaked at #5 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1968 and #24 in the United Kingdom.

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.

Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band

In November 1977, the band reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart with their recording of "The Floral Dance", where they stayed for nine weeks, only surpassed at the time by "Mull of Kintyre" (the first UK single to sell more than two million copies, and third best selling UK single of all time).

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.

Down with the Clique

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

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.

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.

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.

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 Roselli

Those were his only U.S. hit singles, although his version of "When Your Old Wedding Ring Was New" twice appeared in the UK Singles Chart.

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.

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 Won't Wait

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

My Paper Made Men

The second single "Chasing the Light" was released a week before the album, on April 28, and has so far charted at #277 on the UK Singles Chart.

Once You've Tasted Love

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

Race for the Prize

"Race for the Prize" is a song by The Flaming Lips, released as the first single taken from their 1999 album The Soft Bulletin, and reaching #39 in the UK Singles Chart as the highest charting single from the album.

Rudimental

The group rose to prominence in 2012 when their single "Feel the Love", featuring singer John Newman, topped 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.

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.

Sue and Sunny

When "With A Little Help" reached number one in the UK Singles Chart they found themselves accompanying Cocker on several television programmes including Top of the Pops.

The Belle Stars

"Iko Iko", a cover of The Dixie Cups' 1965 hit (later featured in the 1988 movie Rain Man), was The Belle Stars' long-hoped-for UK Singles Chart debut, peaking at a modest number 35 in June 1982.

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 Ladies' Bras

"The Ladies' Bras" became popular after it was played on Danny Baker's All Day Breakfast Show podcast show, reaching #70 in the UK singles chart with 1,644 sales and no national airplay.

The Man Who Can't Be Moved

On 19 September 2010, "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" re-entered the UK Singles Chart at number 35 following the release of second studio album, Science & Faith, which reached number 1 in the UK Albums Chart.

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.

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".

Too Much, Too Little, Too Late

It was also released as a single, reaching number 20 in the UK Singles Chart in 1998.

Travellers Tune

The song was released in 1997 and reached number 5 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.

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.

What'cha Gonna Do

The single managed to chart at Number 16 on the UK Singles Chart making it their only single not to reach the Top 15.

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.

Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1

It reached #18 in the UK Singles Chart as the highest charting single from the album, after which the band made its debut appearance on Top of the Pops.