by Jon Kutner | Jul 6, 2025 | Did you know?
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain played drums on Nice One Cyril by the Cockeral Chorus in 1973. ABBA’s 1980 number one The Winner Takes It All was originally going to be called The Story Of My Life. From 1955, Pat Boone held the record for most consecutive...
by Jon Kutner | Jun 29, 2025 | Did you know?
In the history of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart since the rock era, only 21 instrumentals have topped their chart and this year marks the 40 anniversay since the last one. Here is the full list of those 21 tracks. No. Title Artist Year 1 The Happy Organ Dave...
by Jon Kutner | Jun 22, 2025 | Did you know?
Following on from last week’s solo artists with the most UK number one albums, here is the list of 35 groups/bands with five or more number one albums to their credit since the chart began back in 1956. Act Number of No.1 albums Comments Bon Jovi 5 Boyzone 5...
by Jon Kutner | Jun 15, 2025 | Did you know?
Since the album chart began back in 1956, 21 solo artists have accumulated five or more chart-topping albums, here is the list. Artist No. Celine Dion 5 Prince 5 Phil Collins 6 Paul McCartney 7 Inc 1 with Wings Barbra Streisand 7 George Michael 7 Cliff Richard 7 inc 3...
by Jon Kutner | Jun 8, 2025 | Did you know?
During a recent quiz when I featured songs with fire and water in song titles, I was asked, out of interest, which word is more popular. So, narrowing down to top 20, here is the result. Artist Title Year Position Artist Title Year Position Rocky V Feat Joey B. Ellis...
by Jon Kutner | Jun 1, 2025 | Did you know?
The music industry is not known for long-term marriages, but here is a list of 30 couple with 30 or more years of wedded bliss and are still going strong. Couple Years Dolly Parton & Carl Dean 59 Years John Paul Jones & Maureen Jones 58 Years Led Zeppelin John...
