10 interesting facts

The original version of Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers did not chart on the UK Singles Chart until 2009, 38 years after its release. Freddie Mercury’s dying wish for Bohemian Rhapsody to be reissued in order to raise money for AIDS charities. When Billy...

UK compilation album chart

On January 14 1989 the UK album chart was split into two – The artist album chart and the new various artists compilation chart. These were the first 12 number ones on the compilation chart: Position Album title 1 Now That’s What I Call Music 13 2 Andrew Lloyd...

the 12 acts to top the US singles chart

There are 12 musicians who have topped the US Billboard singles chart who were over 46 years of age, here’s the list. Name Song Age Year Sammy Davis Jr. The Candy Man 46 years 6 months 1972 Dean Martin Everybody Loves Somebody 47 years 2 months 1964 Bill Medley...

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones, or Q as he is known in the industry is coming up to his 91st birthday. He has produced 47 UK hit singles, here’s the list. Artist Title Date entered Position Lesley Gore It’s My Party 22/06/1963 9 Lesley Gore Maybe I Know 26/09/1964 20 Aretha...

Most UK hits without a number one

I last did this post about four years ago and it’s been requested this time, so here it is, new and updated. All 22 acts that have had 30 or more UK hits without ever reaching the top as a credited primary or featured act. Those who have appeared in charity...

Luxury Items on Desert Island Discs

In the history of Desert Island Discs Every subject is asked about a luxury item they want to take to their desert island and hundreds of musicians choose to take the instrument they are known for with the guitar and piano being the two most popular. Here is a list of...