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Artist Number one singles
2 Chainz "Talk Dirty" (2013) Featured artist on Jason Derulo song.
2Pac "Ghetto Gospel" (2005) Posthumous #1 for 2Pac, following his death on 13 September 1996.
2 Unlimited "No Limit" (1993)
3 of a Kind "Baby Cakes" (2004)
5 Seconds of Summer "She Looks So Perfect" (2014)
5ive "Keep On Movin'" (1999)
"We Will Rock You" (2000)
"Let's Dance" (2001)
10cc "Rubber Bullets" (1973)
"I'm Not in Love" (1975)
"Dreadlock Holiday" (1978)
21 Savage "Rockstar" (2017) Featured artist on Post Malone song.
24kGoldn "Mood" (2020)
112 "I'll Be Missing You" (1997) Featured artist on Puff Daddy's & Faith Evan's song.
220 Kid "Wellerman" (2021)
911 "A Little Bit More" (1999)

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Artist Number one singles Notes
A*M*E "Need U (100%)" (2013) as featuring
A-ha "The Sun Always Shines on TV" (1985)
a1 "Take On Me" (2000)
"Same Old Brand New You" (2000)
"Take On Me" was originally written and performed by A-ha.
ATB "9 PM (Till I Come)" (1999) Entered the charts at #1.
Aaliyah "More Than a Woman" (2002) Entered the charts at #1; posthumous #1 for Aaliyah, following her death on 25 August 2001.
ABBA "Waterloo" (1974)
"Mamma Mia" (1976)
"Fernando" (1976)
"Dancing Queen" (1976)
"Knowing Me, Knowing You" (1977)
"The Name of the Game" (1977)
"Take a Chance on Me" (1978)
"The Winner Takes It All" (1980)
"Super Trouper" (1980)
Ace of Base "All That She Wants" (1993)
Adam and the Ants "Stand and Deliver" (1981)
"Prince Charming" (1981)
"Stand and Deliver" entered the charts at #1.
Bryan Adams "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" (1991)
"Don't Give Up" (2000)
"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" was a UK million-seller and holds the record for most consecutive weeks at #1 (16). It Was also the biggest selling single of 1991. "Don't Give Up" was released as "Chicane featuring Bryan Adams" and entered the charts at #1.
Adamski "Killer" (1990) Seal was the uncredited vocalist on "Killer".
Adele "Someone Like You" (2011)
"Hello" (2015)
Adele was the first artist since The Beatles to have two Top 5 singles and albums in the charts simultaneously. "Someone Like You" was the biggest-selling single of 2011, selling over one million copies in the UK.[1]
Afrojack "Give Me Everything" (2011) As a featured artist, with Pitbull, Nayer and Ne-Yo.
Afroman "Because I Got High" (2001)
Christina Aguilera "Genie in a Bottle" (1999)
"Lady Marmalade" (2001)
"Dirrty" (2002)
"Beautiful" (2003)
All of these singles entered the charts at #1; "Lady Marmalade" was released as "Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa and Pink", whereas "Dirrty" was released as "Christina Aguilera featuring Redman".
Akon "Lonely" (2005)
"Smack That" (2006)
"Sexy Bitch" (2009)
"Lonely" entered the charts at #1
"Smack That" features Eminem
Featured artist on "Sexy Bitch" with David Guetta.
Alesso "Under Control" (2013) With Calvin Harris and featuring Hurts.
Lily Allen "Smile" (2006)
"The Fear" (2009)
"Somewhere Only We Know" (2013)
"Somewhere Only We Know" was the first John Lewis Christmas advertisement, but when it was released as a single, it entered the chart at #1, where it remained for three non-consecutive weeks.
All Saints "Never Ever" (1997)
"Under the Bridge" / "Lady Marmalade" (1998)
"Bootie Call" (1998)
"Pure Shores" (2000)
"Black Coffee" (2000)
"Never Ever" was a UK million-seller; "Under the Bridge" / "Lady Marmalade", "Bootie Call", "'Pure Shores" and "Black Coffee" all entered the charts at #1.
Marc Almond "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" (1989) Released as "Marc Almond featuring special guest star Gene Pitney".
Althea & Donna "Uptown Top Ranking" (1977)
Amen Corner "(If Paradise Is) Half as Nice" (1969)
Tori Amos "Professional Widow" (1997) Remix by Armand Van Helden gave the American singer her only #1 hit.
Peter Andre "Flava" (1996)
"I Feel You" (1996)
"Mysterious Girl" (2004)
"Mysterious Girl" was previously release twice – in 1995 (reached #53) and in 1996 (reached #2). It finally got to the #1 spot after a campaign by Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles, following Andre's appearance in the ITV show I'm a Celebrity...Get Me out of Here!.
Michael Andrews "Mad World" (2003) This cover of a Tears for Fears hit from 1982 (which reached #3) was credited as Michael Andrews featuring Gary Jules.
Aneka "Japanese Boy" (1981)
The Animals "House of the Rising Sun" (1964) "House of the Rising Sun" is a traditional folk song with its roots in the United States. Its authorship is uncertain. They were also a defining band during the British musical invasion of America.
Paul Anka "Diana" (1957)
Anne-Marie "Rockabye" (2016) Featured on a Clean Bandit song.
Another Level "Freak Me" (1998) Originally a US #1 for Silk in 1993.
Adam Ant "Goody Two Shoes" (1982) Had other #1 singles with his band Adam and the Ants.
Gabrielle Aplin "The Power of Love" (2012) Cover of the Frankie Goes To Hollywood song.
Aqua "Barbie Girl" (1997)
"Doctor Jones" (1998)
"Turn Back Time" (1998)
"Barbie Girl" was a UK million-seller.
Tasmin Archer "Sleeping Satellite" (1992)
The Archies "Sugar Sugar" (1969) The Archies are a cartoon band; this was also the biggest selling song of 1969.
Arctic Monkeys "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" (2005)
"When the Sun Goes Down" (2005)
These were their first two singles.
Louis Armstrong, Orchestra & Chorus "What a Wonderful World" (1968)
James Arthur "Impossible" (2012)
"Say You Won't Let Go" (2016)
Ninth winner of The X Factor.
Artists for Grenfell "Bridge over Troubled Water" (2017)
Charity single, a cover of the Simon & Garfunkel song, to raise money for the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire.
Ashanti "Wonderful" (2004) As a featured artists, alongside Ja Rule and R. Kelly.
Rick Astley "Never Gonna Give You Up" (1987) This was the biggest selling song of 1987 and is a million seller.
Aswad "Don't Turn Around" (1988) Originally recorded by Tina Turner.
Atomic Kitten "Whole Again" (2001)
"Eternal Flame" (2001)
"The Tide Is High (Get the Feeling)" (2002)
"Eternal Flame" originally was sung by The Bangles and "The Tide Is High" by The Paragons.
Winifred Atwell "Let's Have Another Party" (1954)
"The Poor People of Paris" (1956)
Avery Storm "Nasty Girl" (2006) As a featured artist.
Avicii "I Could Be the One" (2013)
"Wake Me Up" (2013)
"I Could Be the One" is a collaboration with Nicky Romero and "Wake Me Up" features Aloe Blacc.
Iggy Azalea "Problem" (2014) As a featured artist on Ariana Grande's song "Problem".
Charles Aznavour "She" (1974)

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Artist Number one singles Notes
Cardi B "WAP" (2020)
Katy B "Turn the Music Louder (Rumble)" (2015) Featured on a KDA song with Tinie Tempah.
Mel B "I Want You Back" (1998) featured Missy Elliott Mel had several other #1 singles as a member of the Spice Girls.
B. Bumble and the Stingers "Nut Rocker" (1962)
B.o.B "Nothin' on You" (2010)
"Airplanes" (2010)
"Price Tag" (2011)
As a featured artist on "Price Tag", with Jessie J.
B*Witched "C'est la Vie" (1998)
"Rollercoaster" (1998)
"To You I Belong" (1998)
"Blame It on the Weatherman" (1999)
All four debuted at #1, making B*Witched the first group to achieve this feat with their first four singles.
Baby D "Let Me Be Your Fantasy" (1994)
Babylon Zoo "Spaceman" (1996) Featured on advert for Levi Jeans.
Baccara "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie" (1977) Baccara was the first Spanish act to top the UK Singles Chart with this song.
The Bachelors "Diane" (1964) Originally written as a theme song for the 1927 classic silent film Seventh Heaven.
Backstreet Boys "I Want It That Way" (1999) Went straight to number 1.
Baddiel and Skinner "Three Lions" (1996 and 2018)
"Three Lions" (1998)
Both singles featured The Lightning Seeds.
Philip Bailey "Easy Lover" (1985) "Easy Lover" featured Phil Collins.
Sam Bailey "Skyscraper" (2013) Winner of 'X Factor' in 2012.
Long John Baldry "Let the Heartaches Begin" (1967)
Michael Ball "You'll Never Walk Alone" (2020)
Band Aid "Do They Know It's Christmas?" (1984) Biggest selling song of 1984, set up to help and raise money for the 1983–1985 famine in Ethiopia, it has now become the 2nd biggest selling song in UK history with close to 4 million sales.
Band Aid II "Do They Know It's Christmas?" (1989)
Band Aid 20 "Do They Know It's Christmas?" (2004) Was the biggest selling single of 2004.
Band Aid 30 "Do They Know It's Christmas?" (2014)
The Bangles "Eternal Flame" (1989)
Pato Banton "Baby Come Back" (1994)
Gary Barlow "Forever Love" (1996)
"Love Won't Wait" (1997)
"Sing" (2012)
J. J. Barrie "No Charge" (1974) Last Canadian number 1 in 17 years.
Shirley Bassey "As I Love You" (1961)
"Reach for the Stars" (1961)
"As I Love You" was recorded with Angela Morley.
Basshunter "Now You're Gone" (2008)
Bay City Rollers "Bye, Bye, Baby" (1975)
"Give a Little Love" (1975)
'Bye, Bye Baby' was the biggest selling song of 1975
The Beach Boys "Good Vibrations" (1966)
"Do It Again" (1968)
'Good Vibrations’ cost the most money of any song to make at the time, thanks mostly due to the theremin, in total it cost approximately $50,000.
The Beatles "From Me to You" (1963)
"She Loves You" (1963)
"I Want to Hold Your Hand" (1963)
"Can't Buy Me Love" (1964)
"A Hard Day's Night" (1964)
"I Feel Fine" (1964)
"Ticket to Ride" (1965)
"Help!" (1965)
We Can Work It Out" / "Day Tripper" (1965)
"Paperback Writer" (1966)
"Eleanor Rigby" / "Yellow Submarine" (1966)
"All You Need is Love" (1967)
"Hello, Goodbye" (1967)
"Lady Madonna" (1968)
"Hey Jude" (1968)
"Get Back" (1969)
"The Ballad of John and Yoko" (1969)
They set a record for most number 1s in the smallest time (17 in 6 years)
Beats International "Dub Be Good To Me" (1990)
The Beautiful South "A Little Time" (1990)
Robin Beck "First Time" (1988) Large sales increase due to Coca-Cola advert.
Daniel Bedingfield "Gotta Get Thru This" (2001)
"If You're Not The One" (2002)
"Never Gonna Leave Your Side" (2003)
Natasha Bedingfield "These Words" (2004)
The Bee Gees "Massachusetts" (1967)
"I've Gotta Get a Message to You" (1968)
"Night Fever" (1978)
"Tragedy" (1979)
"You Win Again" (1987)
'Night Fever' is taken from the extremely popular album 'Saturday Night Fever' starring John Travolta
Lou Bega "Mambo No. 5" (1999)
Harry Belafonte "Mary's Boy Child" (1957)
Lauren Bennett "Party Rock Anthem" (2011) Sold over one million copies in the UK.
Tony Bennett "Stranger in Paradise" (1955)
Berlin "Take My Breath Away" (1986) Appeared on the Top Gun soundtrack
Amelle Berrabah "Never Leave You" (2009) With Tinchy Stryder, others as part of the Sugababes.
Chuck Berry "My Ding-a-Ling" (1972) Return smash and also the rock n roll pioneers only number 1 single.
Nick Berry "Every Loser Wins" (1986) Heavily featured on EastEnders in 1986 and was sung by The Banned.
Beyoncé "Crazy in Love" (2003)
"Déjà Vu" (2006)
"Beautiful Liar" (2007)
"If I Were a Boy" (2008)
"Telephone" (2010)
"Crazy in Love" and "Déjà Vu" feature rapper, and Knowles' husband, Jay-Z, "Beautiful Liar" was a duet with Shakira, and she was the featured singer for Lady Gaga's single, "Telephone". Has other number ones as a part of Destiny's Child.
Justin Bieber "What Do You Mean?" (2015)
"Sorry" (2015)
"Love Yourself" (2015)
"Cold Water" (2016)
"I'm the One" (2017)
"Despacito (Remix)" (2017)
"I Don't Care" (2019)
"Cold Water" as featuring with Major Lazer and .
"I'm the One" with DJ Khaled, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne.
"Despacito" with Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee.

"I Don't Care" with Ed Sheeran

Big Sean "Feels" (2017) Featured on a Calvin Harris song alongside Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams
Billen Ted "Wellerman" (2021)
Bingo Players "Get Up (Rattle)" (2013) Featuring Far East Movement
Jane Birkin "Je t'aime... moi non plus" (1969)
Aloe Blacc "The Man" (2014) Also provides uncredited vocals on "Wake Me Up" by Avicii
Cilla Black "Anyone Who Had a Heart" (1964)
"You're My World" (1964)
Black Box "Ride On Time" (1989)
The Black Eyed Peas "Where Is the Love?" (2003)
"Boom Boom Pow" (2009)
"I Gotta Feeling" (2009)
"Meet Me Halfway" (2009)
"The Time (Dirty Bit)" (2010)
Will.I.Am and Fergie would have solo number 1s later on.
Black Legend "You See the Trouble with Me" (2000)
Benny Blanco "Eastside" (2018) with Halsey and Khalid
Blazin' Squad "Crossroads" (2002) Originally performed by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.
Blondie "Heart of Glass" (1979)
"Sunday Girl" (1979)
"Atomic" (1980)
"Call Me" (1980)
"The Tide Is High" (1980)
"Maria" (1999)
The Tide is High was originally sung by The Paragons and "Maria" was a return single for the band after an absence.
Blue "Too Close" (2001)
"If You Come Back" (2001)
"Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" (2002)
"Too Close" was originally performed by Next and "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" was originally performed by Elton John, who features on their version.
The Bluebells "Young at Heart" (1993) First recorded in 1984, enjoyed an unexpected revival in 1993 after being featured in a Volkswagen Golf advert.
James Blunt "You're Beautiful" (2005) From the massive noughties album Back To Bedlam.
Blur "Country House" (1995)
"Beetlebum" (1997)
During a Britpop feud with Oasis.
Bob The Builder "Can We Fix It?" (2000)
"Mambo No. 5" (2001)
Children's television character voiced by Neil Morrissey. "Can We Fix It?" was the best-selling single of 2000. "Mambo No. 5" was originally performed by Pérez Prado.
Bombalurina "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" (1990)
Boney M "Rivers of Babylon" (1978)
"Mary's Boy Child - Oh My Lord" (1978)
Sonny Bono (as Sonny, in Sonny and Cher) "I Got You Babe" (1965)
The Boomtown Rats "Rat Trap" (1978)
"I Don't Like Mondays" (1979)
Lead singer, Bob Geldof, co-founded Band Aid which now has 4 number 1 singles.
Pat Boone "I'll Be Home" (1956)
Ken Boothe "Everthing I Own" (1974) The words "Everything I Own" are not spoken in the song.
Borgeous "Tsunami (Jump)" (2014) "Tsunami" with DVBBS and Tinie Tempah.
David Bowie "Space Oddity" (1975)
"Ashes to Ashes" (1980)
"Under Pressure" (1981)
"Let's Dance" (1983)
"Dancing In the Street" (1985)
'Space Oddity' was originally released in 1969 but only peaked at 5.
Boy George "Everything I Own" (1987) Had several other number one hits with the band Culture Club.
Boyz II Men "End of the Road" (1992)
Boyzone "Words" (1996)
"A Different Beat" (1996)
"All That I Need" (1998)
"No Matter What" (1998)
"When the Going Gets Tough" (1999)
"You Needed Me" (1999)
Billy Bragg "She's Leaving Home" (1988) with Cara Tivey. Double A Side single the other song being Wet Wet Wet's version of "With A Little Help From My Friends"
Brian and Michael "Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs" (1978)
Steve Brookstein "Against All Odds" (2005) First X Factor winner.
Bros "I Owe You Nothing" (1988)
Brotherhood of Man "Save Your Kisses For Me" (1976)
"Angelo" (1977)
"Figaro" (1978)
Crazy World of Arthur Brown "Fire" (1968)
Chris Brown "Turn Up The Music" (2012)
"Freaky Friday" (2018)
Featured on "Freaky Friday" by Lil Dicky.
Rob Brydon (as Bryn West) "Islands in the Stream" (2009) Originally sung by Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton.
Bucks Fizz "Making Your Mind Up" (1981)
"The Land of Make Believe" (1982)
"My Camera Never Lies" (1982)
"Making Your Mind Up" was the winning entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 1981.
The Buggles "Video Killed the Radio Star" (1979)
Emma Bunton "What Took You So Long?" (2001) Had several other #1 singles as a member of the Spice Girls.
Alexandra Burke "Hallelujah" (2008)
"Bad Boys" (2009)
"Start Without You" (2010)
Fifth X Factor winner. "Bad Boys" features Flo Rida and "Start Without You" features Laza Morgan. Also performs on "Hero" and "Everybody Hurts".
Kate Bush "Wuthering Heights" (1978) Bush was the first woman to write and perform a UK chart-topper.
Busted "You Said No" (2003)
"Crashed the Wedding" (2003)
"Who's David?" (2004)
"Thunderbirds" / "3am" (2004)
The Byrds "Mr. Tambourine Man" (1965) First by Bob Dylan.

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Artist Number one singles Notes
Melanie C "Never Be the Same Again" (2000)
"I Turn to You" (2000)
"Never Be the Same Again" featured Lisa Left Eye Lopes.

Also appeared on "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" as part of the Justice Collective. She had several other #1 singles as a member of the Spice Girls.

Camila Cabello "Havana" (2017)
"Señorita"(2019)
Havana featured Young Thug and Señorita was a duet with Shawn Mendes.
Eddie Calvert "Oh Mein Papa" (1954)
"Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" (1955)
He was the first British instrumentalist to achieve two number ones. "Oh Mein Papa" also received the first gold disc awarded for an instrumental track.
Ali Campbell "Baby Come Back" (1994) As a featured artist on the Pato Banton version; other #1s as a member of UB40.
Robin Campbell "Baby Come Back" (1994) As a featured artist on the Pato Banton version; other #1s as a member of UB40.
Blu Cantrell "Breathe" (2003) Featured Sean Paul.
Lewis Capaldi "Someone You Loved" (2019)
"Before You Go" (2020)
"Before You Go" reached no.1 after the official music video was released.
Captain Sensible "Happy Talk" (1982)
Irene Cara "Fame" (1980) Featured in the film Fame and the 2009 remake.
Matt Cardle "When We Collide" (2010) Sold over one million copies in the UK.
Mariah Carey "Without You" (1994)
"Against All Odds" (2000)
"All I Want for Christmas Is You"(2020)
"Against All Odds" featured Westlife.
Belinda Carlisle "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" (1988)
Cascada "Evacuate the Dancefloor" (2009)
David Cassidy "How Can I Be Sure" (1972)
"Daydreamer" (1973)
"How Can I Be Sure" was originally performed by the Young Rascals.
Eva Cassidy "What a Wonderful World" (2007) Posthumous duet with Katie Melua, originally recorded by Louis Armstrong.
The Chainsmokers "Closer" (2016) featured Halsey.
Chance the Rapper "I'm the One" (2017)
Featured on DJ Khaled song.
Charlene "I've Never Been To Me" (1982)
Ray Charles "I Can't Stop Loving You" (1962)
Tina Charles "I Love to Love (But My Baby Loves to Dance)" (1976)
Charles & Eddie "Would I Lie to You?" (1992)
Oliver Cheatham "Make Luv" (2003) With Room 5; became popular after its use on a Lynx advert.
Chef "Chocolate Salty Balls" (1998) From the cartoon South Park.
The Chemical Brothers "Setting Sun" (1996)
"Block Rockin' Beats" (1997)
Cher "I Got You Babe" (1965)
"The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" (1991)
"Love Can Build a Bridge" (1995)
"Believe" (1998)
I Got You Babe was sung as a duet with her then husband, Sonny Bono. "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" was featured on the soundtrack for Cher's film Mermaids as well as on her Love Hurts album, "Love Can Build a Bridge" was the official Comic Relief single for 1995 and also featured Chrissie Hynde, Neneh Cherry and Eric Clapton; and "Believe" is the biggest selling single in the UK by a female artist.
Cheryl "Fight for This Love" (2009)
"Promise This" (2010)
"Call My Name" (2012)
"Crazy Stupid Love" (2014)
"I Don't Care" (2014)
"Fight for This Love" and "Promise This" credited as Cheryl Cole; had four other #1 singles as a member of Girls Aloud.
Neneh Cherry "Love Can Build a Bridge" (1995) With Cher, Chrissie Hynde and Eric Clapton.
Chicago "If You Leave Me Now" (1976)
Chicane "Don't Give Up" (2000) Vocals given by Bryan Adams.
Chico "It's Chico Time" (2006) Fifth place contestant in the X Factor Series 2, with an original song performed on the show.
Chicory Tip "Son of My Father" (1972)
Chipmunk "Oopsy Daisy" (2009) Features uncredited vocals by Dayo Olatunji.
The Christians "Ferry Cross the Mersey" (1989)
Christie "Yellow River" (1970)
Tony Christie "Is This The Way To Amarillo" (2005) Released to raise money for Comic Relief.
Chrome "Dance Wiv Me" (2008)
"Holiday" (2009)
Was featured on "Dance Wiv Me" with Dizzee Rascal and Calvin Harris, and with Dizzee Rascal again on "Holiday".
Ciara "Goodies" (2005) Features a rap by Petey Pablo.
Eric Clapton "Love Can Build a Bridge" (1995) With Cher, Neneh Cherry and Chrissie Hynde.
Petula Clark "Sailor" (1961)
"This Is My Song" (1967)
The Dave Clark Five "Glad All Over" (1963) This took 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' off number 1, starting a war between the Beatles and DC5 all across the media, which helped the British musica invasion of America. Additionally, the Dave Clark Five had the most Ed Sullivan Show appearance of any British artist with 18.
Kelly Clarkson "My Life Would Suck Without You" (2009) Original American Idol winner.
The Clash "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" (1991) Re-Release of 1982 song after use on Levi's commercial.
Clean Bandit "Rather Be" (2014)
"Rockabye" (2016)
"Symphony" (2017)
"Solo" (2018)
"Rather Be" featured Jess Glynne and spent a record 73 consecutive weeks in the top 75.
"Rockabye" featured Anne-Marie and Sean Paul.
"Symphony" featured Zara Larsson.
"Solo" featured Demi Lovato.
Rosemary Clooney "This Ole House" (1954)
"Mambo Italiano" (1955)
Backup vocals from The Mellomen.
Eddie Cochran "Three Steps to Heaven" (1960) Posthumous Release.
Joe Cocker "With a Little Help From My Friends" (1968) Originally recorded by The Beatles.
Alma Cogan "Dreamboat" (1955)
Coldplay "Viva La Vida" (2008)
"Paradise" (2012)
Dave and Ansell Collins "Double Barrel" (1971)
Phil Collins "You Can't Hurry Love" (1982)
"Easy Lover" (1984)
"A Groovy Kind of Love" (1988)
"You Can't Hurry Love" was originally recorded by The Supremes. "Easy Lover" was released as a duet with Philip Bailey and "A Groovy Kind of Love" was originally recorded by the Mindbenders.
Color Me Badd "I Wanna Sex You Up" (1991)
The Commodores "Three Times a Lady" (1977)
The Commonwealth Band "Sing" (2012) Ensemble put together by Gary Barlow to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee.
The Communards "Don't Leave Me This Way" (1986) Biggest selling song of 1986.
Perry Como "Magic Moments" (1958) Another #1 with the Ramblers.
Perry Como with the Ramblers "Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes" (1953)
Billy Connolly "D.I.V.O.R.C.E." (1975) Spoof of Tammy Wynette version.
Russ Conway "Side Saddle" (1959)
"Roulette" (1959)
Coolio "Gangsta's Paradise" (1995) Featuring L.V., a reworking of Pastime Paradise by Stevie Wonder.
Alice Cooper "School's Out" (1972)
Bradley Cooper "Shallow (song)" (2018) From A Star Is Born. With Lady Gaga
James Corden "Shout" (2010) Unofficial anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup credited as "Shout For England featuring Dizzee Rascal and James Corden".
Don Cornell "Hold My Hand" (1953)
Cornershop "Brimful of Asha" (1998) Originally released in 1997, found success courtesy of remix by Fatboy Slim.
The Corrs "Breathless" (2000)
Joel Corry "Head & Heart" (2020)
Cover Drive "Twilight" (2012)
Julie Covington "Don't Cry For Me, Argentina" (1976) Later coverered by Madonna for the film Evita.
Floyd Cramer "On the Rebound" (1961)
Crazy Frog "Axel F" (2005) Started off as an animated ring tone, it spawned a number of hits in the mid-late 2000s.
Creedence Clearwater Revival "Bad Moon Rising" (1969)
The Crickets "That'll Be The Day" (1957) With Buddy Holly.
The Crooklyn Clan "Be Faithful" (2003)
Lorraine Crosby a.k.a. Mrs Loud "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" (1993) Provided backing vocals for Meat Loaf.
The Crowd "You'll Never Walk Alone" (1985)
Taio Cruz "Break Your Heart" (2009)
"Dynamite" (2010)
Culture Beat "Mr. Vain" (1993)
Culture Club "Do You Really Want To Hurt Me" (1982)
"Karma Chameleon" (1983)
'Karma Chameleon' was the biggest selling song of 1983.
Miley Cyrus "We Can't Stop" (2013)
"Wrecking Ball" (2013)

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Artist Number one singles
D:Ream "Things Can Only Get Better" (1994)
DaBaby "Rockstar" (2020)
Daft Punk "Get Lucky" (2013)
Vic Damone "On the Street Where You Live" (1958)
Dappy "No Regrets" (2011)
Bobby Darin "Dream Lover" (1959)
"Mack the Knife" (1959)
Darius "Colourblind" (2002)
Dave "Funky Friday" (2018)
Craig David "Fill Me In" (2000)
"7 Days" (2000)
The Spencer Davis Group "Keep On Running" (1965)
"Somebody Help Me" (1966)
Dawn "Knock Three Times" (1971)
"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" (1973)
Doris Day "Secret Love" (1954)
"Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)" (1956)
Chris De Burgh "The Lady in Red" (1986)
Dead or Alive "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" (1984)
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich "The Legend of Xanadu" (1968)
Deep Blue Something "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1993)
Desmond Dekker and The Aces "Israelites" (1968)
Chaka Demus and Pliers "Twist and Shout" (1994)
John Denver "Annie's Song" (1974)
Jason Derulo "In My Head" (2010)
"Don't Wanna Go Home" (2011)
"Talk Dirty" (2013)
"Want to Want Me" (2015)
"Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)" (2020)
Destiny's Child "Independent Women Part I" (2000)
"Survivor" (2001)
The Detroit Spinners "Working My Way Back To You" (1980)
Dexys Midnight Runners "Geno" (1980)
"Come On Eileen" (1982)
Tony Di Bart "The Real Thing" (1994)
Jim Diamond "I Should Have Known Better" (1984)
Barbara Dickson "I Know Him So Well" (1985)
Lil Dicky "Freaky Friday" (2018)
Celine Dion "Think Twice" (1994)
"My Heart Will Go On" (1998)
Dizzee Rascal "Dance Wiv Me" (2008)
"Bonkers" (2009)
"Holiday" (2009)
"Dirtee Disco" (2010)
"Shout" (2010)
DJ Casper "Cha Cha Slide" (2004)
DJ Fresh "Louder" (2011)
"Hot Right Now" (2012)
DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince "Boom! Shake the Room" (1993)
DJ Khaled "I'm the One" (2017)
"Wild Thoughts" (2017)
DJ Ötzi "Hey Baby" (2001)
DJ Pied Piper and the Masters of Ceremonies "Do You Really Like It?" (2001)
DJ Sammy "Heaven" (2002)
Doctor and the Medics "Spirit in the Sky" (1986)
Dr. Hook "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman" (1979)
Ken Dodd "Tears" (1965)
Joe Dolce Music Theatre "Shaddap You Face" (1981)
Lonnie Donegan and his Skiffle Group "Cumberland Gap" (1957)
"Gamblin' Man" (1957)
"My Old Man's a Dustman" (1960)
Jason Donovan "Especially for You" (1988)
"Too Many Broken Hearts" (1989)
"Sealed with a Kiss" (1989)
"Any Dream Will Do" (1991)
Carl Douglas "Kung Fu Fighting" (1974)
Craig Douglas "Only Sixteen" (1959)
Drake "What's My Name?" (2011)
"One Dance" (2016)
"God's Plan" (2018)
"Nice for What" (2018)
"In My Feelings" (2018)
"Toosie Slide" (2020)
The Dream Weavers "It's Almost Tomorrow" (1956)
Duffy "Mercy" (2008)
Duke Dumont "Need U (100%)" (2013)
"I Got U" (2014)
Clive Dunn "Grandad" (1971)
Duran Duran "Is There Something I Should Know?" (1983)
"The Reflex" (1984)
Ian Dury and The Blockheads "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick" (1979)
DVBBS "Tsunami (Jump)" (2014)

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Eamon "F*** It (I Don't Want You Back)" (2004)
East 17 "Stay Another Day" (1994)
Edison Lighthouse "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)" (1970)
Dave Edmunds "I Hear You Knocking" (1970)
Tommy Edwards "It's All in the Game" (1958)
Eiffel 65 "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" (1999)
Billie Eilish "No Time to Die" (2020)
Eminem "The Real Slim Shady" (2000)
"Stan" (2000)
"Without Me" (2002)
"Lose Yourself" (2002)
"Just Lose It" (2004)
"Like Toy Soldiers" (2005)
"Smack That" (2006)
"The Monster" (2013)
"River" (2018)
"Godzilla" (2020)
Enigma "Sadeness (Part I)" (1991)
Enya "Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)" (1988)
The Equals "Baby Come Back" (1968)
Erasure "Abba-esque" (1992)
David Essex "Gonna Make You a Star" (1974)
"Hold Me Close" (1975)
Don Estelle "Whispering Grass" (1975)
Estelle "American Boy" (2008)
Eternal "I Wanna Be The Only One" (1997)
Europe "The Final Countdown" (1986)
Eurythmics "There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)" (1985)
Evanescence "Bring Me to Life" (2003)
Nathan Evans "Wellerman" (2021)
The Everly Brothers "All I Have to Do Is Dream" (1958)
"Cathy's Clown" (1960)
"Walk Right Back" (1961)
"Temptation" (1961)
Example "Changed the Way You Kiss Me" (2011)
"Stay Awake" (2011)
George Ezra "Shotgun" (2018)

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Artist Number one singles
Fairground Attraction "Perfect" (1988)
Adam Faith "What Do You Want?" (1959)
"Poor Me" (1960)
Falco "Rock Me Amadeus" (1985)
Georgie Fame "Yeh Yeh"
"Get Away" (1966)
"The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde" (1968)
Chris Farlowe "Out of Time" (1966)
Fatboy Slim "Praise You" (1999)
Fatman Scoop "Be Faithful" (2003)
Fergie "Gettin' Over You" (2010)
Flo Rida "Right Round" (2009)
"Bad Boys" (2009)
"Club Can't Handle Me" (2010)
"Good Feeling" (2012)
"Troublemaker" (2012)
The Floaters "Float On" (1977)
Florence + the Machine "Spectrum (Say My Name)" (2012)
The Flying Pickets "Only You" (1983)
Luis Fonsi "Despacito (Remix)" (2017)
Emile Ford and The Checkmates "What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?" (1959)
Tennessee Ernie Ford "Give Me Your Word" (1955)
"Sixteen Tons" (1956)
Foreigner "I Want to Know What Love Is" (1984)
The Foundations "Baby Now That I've Found You" (1967)
The Four Pennies "Juliet" (1964)
The Four Seasons "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)" (1975)
The Four Tops "Reach Out I'll Be There" (1966)
Fragma "Toca's Miracle" (2000)
Connie Francis "Who's Sorry Now?" (1958)
"Stupid Cupid" (1958)
Frankee "F.U.R.B. (Fuck You Right Back)" (2004)
Frankie Goes to Hollywood "Relax" (1983)
"Two Tribes" (1984)
"The Power of Love" (1984)
Aretha Franklin "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (1987)
Fugees "Killing Me Softly" (1996)
"Ready or Not" (1996)
fun. "We Are Young" (2012)
Nelly Furtado "Maneater" (2006)
"Give It to Me" (2007)

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Gina G "Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit" (1996)
Gabrielle "Dreams" (1993)
"Rise" (2000)
Serge Gainsbourg "Je t'aime... moi non plus" (1969)
Boris Gardiner "I Want to Wake Up with You" (1986)
Art Garfunkel "I Only Have Eyes for You" (1975)
"Bright Eyes" (1979)
Barbara Gaskin "It's My Party" (1981)
Gareth Gates "Unchained Melody" (2002)
"Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)" (2002)
"The Long and Winding Road" / "Suspicious Minds" (2002)
"Spirit in the Sky" (2003)
Marvin Gaye "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" (1969)
Gloria Gaynor "I Will Survive" (1979)
Bobbie Gentry "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" (1969)
Gerry & The Pacemakers "How Do You Do It?" (1963)
"I Like It" (1963)
"You'll Never Walk Alone" (1963)
Girls Aloud "Sound of the Underground" (2002)
"I'll Stand by You" (2004)
"Walk This Way" (2007)
"The Promise" (2008)
Gary Glitter "I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)" (1973)
"I Love You Love Me Love" (1973)
"Always Yours" (1974)
Jess Glynne "Rather Be" (2014)
"My Love" (2014)
"Hold My Hand" (2015)
"Not Letting Go" (2015)
"Don't Be So Hard on Yourself" (2015)
"These Days" (2018)
"I'll Be There" (2018)
Gnarls Barkley "Crazy" (2006)
Goombay Dance Band "Seven Tears" (1982)
Gorillaz "DARE" (2005)
Gotye "Somebody That I Used to Know" (2012)
Ellie Goulding "Burn" (2013)
"Love Me Like You Do" (2013)
"River" (2019)
Lukas Graham "7 Years" (2016),
Fedde le Grand "Put Your Hands Up 4 Detroit" (2006)
Ariana Grande "Problem" (2014)
"Bang Bang" (2014)
"Thank U, Next" (2018)
"7 Rings" (2019)
"Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" (2019)
"Rain on Me" (2020)
"Positions" (2020)
Eddy Grant "I Don't Wanna Dance" (1982)
CeeLo Green "Fuck You" (2010)
Professor Green "Read All About It" (2011)
Norman Greenbaum "Spirit in the Sky" (1970)
David Guetta "When Love Takes Over" (2009)
"Sexy Bitch" (2009)
"Gettin' Over You" (2010)
"Club Can't Handle Me" (2010)
"Titanium" (2012)
"Lovers on the Sun" (2014)

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Ben Haenow "Something I Need" (2014)
Bill Haley & His Comets "(We're Gonna) Rock Around the Clock" (1955)
Geri Halliwell "Mi Chico Latino" (1999)
"Lift Me Up" (1999)
"Bag It Up" (2000)
"It's Raining Men" (2001)
Hanson "MMMBop" (1997)
Paul Hardcastle "19" (1985)
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" (1975)
Calvin Harris "Dance wiv Me" (2008)
"I'm Not Alone" (2009)
"Holiday" (2009)
"We Found Love" (2011)
"Sweet Nothing" (2012)
"Under Control" (2013)
"Summer" (2014)
"Blame" (2014)
"Feels" (2017)
"One Kiss" (2018)
"Promises" (2018)
Rolf Harris "Two Little Boys" (1969)
George Harrison "My Sweet Lord" (1971/2002)
Chesney Hawkes "The One and Only" (1991)
Hear'Say "Pure and Simple" (2001)
"The Way to Your Love" (2001)
Oliver Heldens "Gecko (Overdrive)" (2014)
Helping Haiti "Everybody Hurts" (2010)
Ella Henderson "Ghost" (2014)
The Jimi Hendrix Experience "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" (1970)
Herman's Hermits "I'm Into Something Good" (1964)
The Highwaymen "Michael" (1961)
Benny Hill "Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West)" (1971)
Ronnie Hilton "No Other Love" (1956)
Michael Holliday "The Story of My Life" (1958)
"Starry Eyed" (1960)
The Hollies "I'm Alive" (1965)
"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" (1988)
Buddy Holly "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" (1959)
The Honeycombs "Have I the Right?" (1964)
Mary Hopkin "Those Were the Days" (1968)
Hot Chocolate "So You Win Again" (1977)
The Housemartins "Caravan of Love" (1986)
Whitney Houston "Saving All My Love for You" (1985)
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody" (1987)
"One Moment in Time" (1988)
"I Will Always Love You" (1992)
The Human League "Don't You Want Me" (1981)
Engelbert Humperdinck "Release Me" (1967)
"The Last Waltz" (1967)
Tab Hunter "Young Love" (1957)
Chrissie Hynde "I Got You Babe" (1985)
"Love Can Build a Bridge" (1995)

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Artist Number one singles
Frank Ifield "I Remember You" (1962)
"Lovesick Blues" (1962)
"The Wayward Wind" (1963)
"Confessin'" (1963)
Enrique Iglesias "Hero" (2001)
Julio Iglesias "Begin the Beguine" (1981)
Internet Money "Lemonade" (2020)
Iron Maiden "Bring Your Daughter... to the Slaughter" (1991)
Iyaz "Replay" (2010)

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Artist Number one singles
Jessie J "Price Tag" (2011)
"Domino" (2012)
"Bang Bang" (2014)
Ja Rule "Wonderful" (2004)
Terry Jacks "Seasons in the Sun" (1974)
Leon Jackson "When You Believe" (2007)
Michael Jackson "One Day in Your Life" (1981)
"Billie Jean" (1983)
"I Just Can't Stop Loving You" (1987)
"Black or White" (1991)
"You Are Not Alone" (1995)
"Earth Song" (1995)
"Blood on the Dance Floor" (1997)
The Jacksons "Show You the Way to Go" (1977)
The Jam "Going Underground" / "Dreams of Children" (1980)
"Start!" (1980)
"Town Called Malice" / "Precious" (1982)
"Beat Surrender" (1982)
Tommy James and the Shondells "Mony Mony" (1968)
Jamiroquai "Deeper Underground" (1998)
Jay-Z "Run This Town" (2009)
Jawsh 685 "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)" (2020)
Carly Rae Jepsen "Call Me Maybe" (2012)
Saint Jhn "Roses" (2020)
Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers "Swing the Mood" (1989)
"That's What I Like" (1989)
"Let's Party" (1989)
JLS "Beat Again" (2009)
"Everybody in Love" (2009)
"The Club Is Alive" (2010)
"Love You More" (2010)
"She Makes Me Wanna" (2011)
"Wishing on A Star" (2011)
Billy Joel "Uptown Girl" (1983)
Elton John "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" (1976)
"Sacrifice" / "Healing Hands" (1990)
"Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" (1991)
"Something About the Way You Look Tonight" / "Candle in the Wind" (1997)
"Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" (2002)
"Are You Ready for Love" (2003)
"Ghetto Gospel" (2005)
The Johnston Brothers "Hernando's Hideaway" (1955)
Jimmy Jones "Good Timin'" (1960)
Tom Jones "It's Not Unusual" (1965)
"Green, Green Grass of Home" (1966)

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KC and The Sunshine Band "Give It Up" (1983)
KDA "Turn the Music Louder (Rumble)" (2015)
The KLF "Doctorin' the Tardis" (1988)
"3 a.m. Eternal (Live at the S.S.L.)" (1991)
KWS "Please Don't Go" (1992)
Kaiser Chiefs "Ruby" (2007)
Kajagoogoo "Too Shy" (1983)
The Kalin Twins "When" (1958)
Eden Kane "Well I Ask You" (1961)
Ronan Keating "When You Say Nothing at All" (1999)
"Life is a Rollercoaster" (2000)
"If Tomorrow Never Comes" (2002)
R. Kelly "I Believe I Can Fly" (1996)
"Ignition (Remix)" (2003)
"Wonderful" (2004)
Kesha "Right Round" (2009)
"We R Who We R" (2011)
"Timber" (2014)
Wiz Khalifa "Payphone" (2012)
"See You Again" (2015)
Chaka Khan "I Feel for You" (1984)
Kid Rock "All Summer Long" (2008)
Johnny Kidd and The Pirates "Shakin' All Over" (1960)
Nicole Kidman "Somethin' Stupid" (2001)
Kiesza "Hideaway" (2014)
Ben E. King "Stand by Me" (1987)
Sean Kingston "Beautiful Girls" (2007)
Kings of Leon "Sex on Fire" (2008)
The Kinks "You Really Got Me" (1964)
"Tired of Waiting for You" (1965)
"Sunny Afternoon" (1966)
Fern Kinney "Together We Are Beautiful" (1980)
Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas "Bad to Me" / "I Call Your Name" (1963)
"Little Children" (1964)
Lenny Kravitz "Fly Away" (1999)

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Artist Number one singles
La Roux "Bulletproof" (2009)
Labrinth "Beneath Your Beautiful" (2012)
Lady Gaga "Just Dance" (2009)
"Poker Face" (2009)
"Bad Romance" (2009–10)
"Telephone" (2010)
"Shallow" (2018)
"Rain on Me" (2020)
Frankie Laine "I Believe" (1953)
"Hey Joe" (1953)
"Answer Me" (1953)
"A Woman in Love" (1956)
Las Ketchup "The Ketchup Song" (2002)
Jerry Lee Lewis "Great Balls of Fire" (1957)
Leona Lewis "A Moment Like This" (2006)
"Bleeding Love" (2007)
"Run" (2008)
LL Cool J "Ain't Nobody" (1997)
LMC "Take Me to the Clouds Above" (2003)
LMFAO "Gettin' Over You" (2010)
"Party Rock Anthem" (2011)
John Lennon "(Just Like) Starting Over" (1980)
"Imagine" (1980)
"Woman" (1981)
John Leyton "Johnny Remember Me" (1961)
Liberty X "Just a Little" (2002)
Lil Dicky "Freaky Friday" (2018)
Lil' Kim "Lady Marmalade" (2001)
Lil Nas X "Old Town Road" (2019)
"Montero (Call Me By Your Name)" (2021)
Lilly Wood and the Prick "Prayer in C" (2014)
Limp Bizkit "Rollin' (Air Raid Vehicle)" (2000)
Dua Lipa "New Rules" (2017)
"One Kiss" (2018)
Little Mix "Cannonball" (2011)
"Wings" (2012)
"Black Magic" (2015)
"Shout Out to My Ex" (2016)
"Sweet Melody" (2021)
Livin' Joy "Dreamer" (1995)
Cher Lloyd "Heroes" (2010)
"Swagger Jagger" (2011)
Johnny Logan "What's Another Year" (1980)
Jennifer Lopez "Love Don't Cost a Thing" (2001)
"Get Right" (2005)
"On the Floor" (2011)
Lorde "Royals" (2013)
Los Lobos "La Bamba" (1987)
Lost Frequencies "Are You with Me" (2015)
Pixie Lott "Mama Do (Uh Oh, Uh Oh)" (2009)
"Boys and Girls" (2009)
"All About Tonight" (2011)
Love Affair "Everlasting Love" (1967)
Frankie Lymon "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" (1956)

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Macklemore "Thrift Shop" (2013)
"These Days"(2018)
Major Lazer "Cold Water" (2016)
Zayn Malik "Pillowtalk" (2016)
M|A|R|R|S "Pump Up the Volume" (1987)
Ava Max "Sweet but Psycho" (2019)
Paul McCartney "Ebony and Ivory" (1982)
"Pipes of Peace" (1983)
"Ferry Cross the Mersey" (1989)
George McCrae "Rock Your Baby" (1974)
Martine McCutcheon "Perfect Moment" (1999)
Joe McElderry "The Climb" (2009)
Brian McFadden "Real to Me" (2004)
McFly "5 Colours in Her Hair" (2004)
"Obviously" (2004)
"All About You" (2005)
"I'll Be OK" (2005)
"Don't Stop Me Now" (2006)
"Star Girl" (2006)
"Baby's Coming Back" (2007)
Maria McKee "Show Me Heaven" (1990)
Scott McKenzie "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" (1967)
Don McLean "Vincent" (1972)
"Crying" (1980)
Madison Avenue "Don't Call Me Baby" (1999)
Madness "House of Fun" (1982)
Madonna "Into the Groove" (1985)
"Papa Don't Preach" (1986)
"True Blue" (1986)
"La Isla Bonita" (1987)
"Who's That Girl" (1987)
"Like a Prayer" (1989)
"Vogue" (1990)
"Frozen" (1998)
"American Pie" (2000)
"Music" (2000)
"Hung Up" (2005)
"Sorry" (2006)
"4 Minutes" (2008)
Magic! "Rude" (2014)
Manfred Mann "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" (1964)
"Pretty Flamingo" (1966)
"Quinn the Eskimo (Mighty Quinn)" (1968)
The Manhattan Transfer "Chanson D'Amour" (1977)
Manic Street Preachers "If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next" (1998)
"The Masses Against the Classes" (2000)
The Marcels "Blue Moon" (1961)
Kelly Marie "Feels Like I'm in Love" (1980)
Marmalade "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" (1968)
Maroon 5 "Payphone" (2012)
Bruno Mars "Nothin' On You" (2010)
"Just the Way You Are" (2010)
"Grenade" (2011)
"The Lazy Song" (2011)
"Uptown Funk" (2014)
Lena Martell "One Day at a Time" (1979)
Dean Martin "Memories Are Made of This" (1955)
Ricky Martin "Livin' la Vida Loca" (1999)
Lee Marvin "Wand'rin' Star" (1970)
M*A*S*H Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless) (1980)
Johnny Mathis "When a Child Is Born" (1976)
Matthews' Southern Comfort "Woodstock" (1969)
Meat Loaf "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" (1993)
Meck "Thunder in My Heart" (2006)
Glenn Medeiros "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" (1987)
Mel and Kim "Respectable" (1987)
Katie Melua "What a Wonderful World" (2007)
Men at Work "Down Under" (1981)
Shawn Mendes "Stitches" (2016)
"Senorita" (2019)
Freddie Mercury "Living on My Own (remix)" (1993)
George Michael "Careless Whisper" (1984)
"A Different Corner" (1986)
"I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (1987)
"Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" (1991)
"Somebody to Love" (1993)
"Jesus to a Child" (1996)
"Fastlove" (1996)
Michelle "All This Time" (2003)
Middle of the Road "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" (1971)
Mika "Grace Kelly" (2007)
Roger Miller "King of the Road" (1965)
Steve Miller Band "The Joker" (1990)
Nicki Minaj "Bang Bang" (2014)
Kylie Minogue "I Should Be So Lucky" (1987)
"Especially for You" (1988)
"Hand on Your Heart" (1989)
"Tears on My Pillow" (1990)
"Spinning Around" (2000)
"Can't Get You Out of My Head" (2001)
"Slow" (2003)
Mint Royale "Singin' in the Rain" (2008)
Guy Mitchell "She Wears Red Feathers" (1953)
"Look at That Girl" (1953)
"Singing the Blues" (1956)
"Rock-a-Billy" (1957)
Modjo "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)" (2000)
The Monkees "I'm a Believer" (1966)
The Moody Blues "Go Now" (1964)
Jane Morgan "The Day the Rains Came" (1959)
Mark Morrison "Return of the Mack" (1996)
The Move "Blackberry Way" (1969)
Mr. Probz "Waves" (2014)
Mud "Tiger Feet" (1974)
"Lonely This Christmas" (1974)
"Oh Boy" (1975)
Mungo Jerry "In the Summertime" (1970)
"Baby Jump" (1971)
Ruby Murray "Softly, Softly" (1955)
Olly Murs "Please Don't Let Me Go" (2010)
"Heart Skips a Beat" (2011)
"Dance with Me Tonight" (2011)
"Troublemaker" (2012)
Musical Youth "Pass The Dutchie" (1982)
Mýa "Lady Marmalade" (2001)
My Chemical Romance "Welcome to the Black Parade" (2006)

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Jimmy Nail "Ain't No Doubt" (1992)
Johnny Nash "Tears on My Pillow" (1975)
Naughty Boy "La La La" (2013)
Nelly "Dilemma" (2002)
"My Place" (2004)
"Flap Your Wings" (2004)
"Over and Over" (2005)
"Nasty Girl" (2006)
Phyllis Nelson "Move Closer" (1985)
Nena "99 Red Balloons" (1984)
Nero "Promises" (2011)
New Edition "Candy Girl" (1983)
New Kids on the Block "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" (1989)
"Hangin' Tough" (1990)
The New Seekers "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing" (1972)
"You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me" (1974)
Anthony Newley "Why" / "Anything You Wanna Do" (1960)
"Do You Mind" / "Girls Were Made To Love And Kiss" (1960)
John Newman "Feel the Love" (2012)
"Love Me Again" (2013)
"Blame" (2014)
Olivia Newton-John "You're the One That I Want" (1978)
"Summer Nights" (1978)
"Xanadu" (1980)
Ne-Yo "So Sick" (2006)
"Closer" (2008)
"Beautiful Monster" (2010)
"Give Me Everything" (2011)
"Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)" (2012)
Nico and Vinz "Am I Wrong" (2014)
Nicole "A Little Peace" (1982)
Nilsson "Without You" (1972)
Nizlopi "JCB" (2005)
No Doubt "Don't Speak" (1997)
Sak Noel "Loca People" (2011)
The Notorious B.I.G. "Nasty Girl" (2006)
Gary Numan "Cars" (1979)

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Oasis "Some Might Say" (1995)
"Don't Look Back in Anger" (1996)
"D'You Know What I Mean?" (1997)
"All Around the World" (1998)
"Go Let It Out" (2000)
"The Hindu Times" (2002)
"Lyla" (2005)
"The Importance of Being Idle" (2005)
Billy Ocean "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going" (1986)
Des O'Connor "I Pretend" (1968)
Sinéad O'Connor "Nothing Compares 2 U" (1990)
Odyssey "Use It Up and Wear It Out" (1980)
Esther and Abi Ofarim "Cinderella Rockefella" (1968)
The Offspring "Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)" (1999)
OMI "Cheerleader" (2015)
One Direction "Wishing on a Star" (2011)
"What Makes You Beautiful" (2011)
"Little Things" (2012)
"One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)" (2013)
"Drag Me Down" (2015)
OneRepublic "Counting Stars" (2013)
Rita Ora "Hot Right Now" (2012)
"R.I.P" (2012)
"How We Do (Party)" (2012)
"I Will Never Let You Down" (2014)
Roy Orbison "Only the Lonely" (1960)
"It's Over" (1964)
"Oh, Pretty Woman" (1964)
Orson "No Tomorrow" (2006)
Kelly Osbourne "Changes" (2003)
Ozzy Osbourne "Changes" (2003)
Donny Osmond "Puppy Love" (1972)
"The Twelfth of Never" (1973)
"Young Love" (1973)
Jimmy Osmond "Long Haired Lover From Liverpool" (1972)
The Osmonds "Love Me for a Reason" (1974)
Gilbert O'Sullivan "Clair" (1972)
"Get Down" (1973)
The Outhere Brothers "Don't Stop (Wiggle Wiggle)" (1995)
"Boom Boom Boom" (1995)
The Overlanders "Michelle" (1966)
Owl City "Fireflies" (2010)
Oxide & Neutrino "Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty)" (2000)

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P. Diddy "I'll Be Missing You" (1997)
"I Don't Wanna Know" (2004)
"Nasty Girl" (2005)
Elaine Paige "I Know Him So Well" (1985)
Partners in Kryme "Turtle Power" (1990)
Freda Payne "Band of Gold" (1970)
Katy Perry "I Kissed a Girl" (2008)
"California Gurls" (2010)
"Part of Me" (2012)
"Roar" (2013)
"Feels" (2017)
Pet Shop Boys "West End Girls" (1984)
"It's a Sin" (1987)
"Always on My Mind" (1987)
"Heart" (1988)
Peter and Gordon "A World Without Love" (1964)
Peters and Lee "Welcome Home" (1973)
Pilot "January" (1974)
Pink "Lady Marmalade" (2001)
"Just Like a Pill" (2002)
"So What" (2008)
Pink Floyd "Another Brick in the Wall (Part II)" (1979)
Billie Piper "Because We Want To" (1998)
"Girlfriend" (1998)
"Day & Night" (2000)
Pitbull "On the Floor" (2011)
"Give Me Everything" (2011)
"Timber" (2014)
Rachel Platten "Fight Song" (2015)
The Platters "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" (1958)
The Police "Message in a Bottle" (1979)
"Walking on the Moon" (1979)
"Don't Stand So Close to Me" (1980)
"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" (1981)
"Every Breath You Take" (1983)
Icona Pop "I Love It" (2013)
Mike Posner "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" (2016)
Post Malone "Rockstar" (2017)
Elvis Presley "All Shook Up" (1957)
"Jailhouse Rock" (1957/2005)
"One Night" (1958/2005)
"A Fool Such as I" (1959)
"It's Now or Never" (1960/2005)
"Are You Lonesome Tonight?" (1960)
"Wooden Heart" (1961)
"Surrender" (1961)
"(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame" (1961)
"Can't Help Falling in Love" (1962)
"Good Luck Charm" (1962)
"She's Not You" (1962)
"Return to Sender" (1962)
"(You're The) Devil in Disguise" (1963)
"Crying in the Chapel" (1965)
"The Wonder of You" (1970)
"Way Down" (1977)
"A Little Less Conversation" (2002)
Johnny Preston "Running Bear" (1959)
The Pretenders "Brass in Pocket" (1979)
Prince "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" (1994)
Procol Harum "A Whiter Shade of Pale" (1967)
The Prodigy "Firestarter" (1996)
"Breathe" (1996)
Eric Prydz "Call on Me" (2004)
PSY "Gangnam Style" (2012)
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap "Young Girl" (1968)
Pussycat "Mississippi" (1975)
The Pussycat Dolls "Don't Cha" (2005)
"Stickwitu" (2005)
Charlie Puth "See You Again" (2015)
"Marvin Gaye (song)" (2015)

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Artist Number one singles
Suzi Quatro "Can The Can" (1973)
"Devil Gate Drive" (1974)
Queen "Bohemian Rhapsody" (1975)
"Under Pressure" (1981)
"Innuendo" (1991)
"Five Live" (1993)
"We Will Rock You" (2000)

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Artist Number one singles
Rage Against the Machine "Killing in the Name" (2009)
Marvin Rainwater "Whole Lotta Woman" (1958)
Johnnie Ray "Such a Night" (1954)
"Just Walkin' In The Rain" (1956)
"Yes Tonight Josephine" (1957)
Razorlight "America" (2006)
The Real Thing "You to Me Are Everything" (1975)
Rednex "Cotton Eye Joe" (1994)
Jim Reeves "Distant Drums" (1966)
Vic Reeves "Dizzy" (1991)
Renée and Renato "Save Your Love" (1982)
Cliff Richard "Living Doll" (1959)
"Travellin' Light" (1959)
"Please Don't Tease" (1960)
"I Love You" (1960)
"The Young Ones" (1962)
"The Next Time" / "Bachelor Boy" (1962)
"Summer Holiday" (1963)
"The Minute You're Gone" (1965)
"Congratulations" (1968)
" We Don't Talk Anymore" (1979)
"Living Doll" (1986)
"Mistletoe and Wine" (1988)
"Saviour's Day" (1990)
"The Millennium Prayer" (1999)
Lionel Richie "Hello" (1984)
Right Said Fred "Deeply Dippy" (1992)
The Righteous Brothers "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin" (1964)
"Unchained Melody" (1990)
Rihanna "Umbrella" (2007)
"Take a Bow" (2008)
"Run This Town" (2009)
"Only Girl (In the World)" (2010)
"What's My Name?" (2011)
"We Found Love" (2011)
"Diamonds" (2012)
"The Monster" (2013)
"Wild Thoughts" (2017)
LeAnn Rimes "Can't Fight the Moonlight" (2000)
Rixton "Me and My Broken Heart" (2014)
Smokey Robinson "Being with You" (1981)
Smokey Robinson and The Miracles "The Tears of a Clown" (1970)
Robson and Jerome "Unchained Melody" (1995)
"I Believe" (1995)
"What Becomes of the Broken Hearted" (1996)
Robyn "With Every Heartbeat" (2007)
Olivia Rodrigo "Drivers License" (2021)
Tommy Roe "Dizzy" (1969)
Kenny Rogers "Lucille" (1977)
"Coward of the County" (1980)
Roll Deep "Good Times" (2010)
"Green Light" (2010)
The Rolling Stones "It's All Over Now" (1964)
"Little Red Rooster" (1964)
"The Last Time" (1965)
"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (1965)
"Get Off of My Cloud" (1965)
"Paint It, Black" (1966)
"Jumpin' Jack Flash" (1968)
"Honky Tonk Woman" (1969)
Mark Ronson "Uptown Funk" (2014)
Room 5 "Make Luv" (2003)
Diana Ross "I'm Still Waiting" (1971)
"Chain Reaction" (1986)
Demis Roussos "The Roussos Phenomenon EP" (1976)
Route 94 "My Love" (2014)
Roxy Music "Jealous Guy" (1981) The Rubettes "Sugar Baby Love" (1974)
Rudimental "Feel the Love" (2012)
"Waiting All Night" (2013)
"These Days (2018)
Run–D.M.C. "It's like That" (1998)
Jennifer Rush "The Power of Love" (1985)

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S Club 7 "Bring It All Back" (1999)
"Never Had a Dream Come True" (2000)
"Don't Stop Movin'" (2001)
"Have You Ever" (2001)
Sam and the Womp "Bom Bom" (2012)
Roger Sanchez "Another Chance" (2001)
Emeli Sandé "Read All About It" (2011)
"Beneath Your Beautiful" (2012)
Mike Sarne "Come Outside" (1962)
Peter Sarstedt "Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)?" (1969)
The Saturdays "What About Us" (2013)
Telly Savalas "If" (1975)
Leo Sayer "When I Need You" (1977)
"Thunder in My Heart Again" (2006)
The Scaffold "Lily the Pink" (1968)
Nicole Scherzinger "Don't Hold Your Breath" (2011)
Scissor Sisters "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" (2006)
Scouting for Girls "This Ain't a Love Song" (2010)
The Script "Hall of Fame" (2012)
The Searchers "Sweets for My Sweet" (1963)
"Needles and Pins" (1964)
"Don't Throw Your Love Away" (1964)
Secondcity "I Wanna Feel" (2014)
The Seekers "I'll Never Find Another You" (1964)
"The Carnival Is Over" (1965)
Shaggy "Oh Carolina" (1993)
"Boombastic" (1995)
"It Wasn't Me" (2000)
"Angel" (2001)
Shakespears Sister "Stay" (1992)
Shakira "Hips Don't Lie" (2006)
"Beautiful Liar" (2007)
The Shamen "Ebeneezer Goode" (1992)
Shanks & Bigfoot "Sweet Like Chocolate" (1999)
Del Shannon "Runaway" (1961)
Shapeshifters "Lola's Theme" (2004)
Helen Shapiro "You Don't Know" (1961)
"Walkin' Back to Happiness" (1961)
Feargal Sharkey "A Good Heart" (1985)
Sandie Shaw "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me" (1964)
"Long Live Love" (1965)
"Puppet on a String" (1967)
Ed Sheeran "Sing" (2014)
"Thinking Out Loud" (2014)
"Shape of You" (2017)
"Perfect" (2017)
"River" (2018)
"I Don't Care" (2019)
"Beautiful People" (2019)
"Take Me Back to London" (2019)
"Own It" (2020)
Anne Shelton "Lay Down Your Arms" (1956)
Showaddywaddy "Under the Moon of Love" (1976)
Sigma "Nobody to Love" (2014)
"Changing" (2014)
Rui da Silva "Touch Me" (2001)
Simon & Garfunkel "Bridge over Troubled Water" (1970)
Simple Minds "Belfast Child" (1989)
Simply Red "Fairground" (1995)
The Simpsons "Do the Bartman" (1990)
Frank Sinatra "Three Coins in the Fountain" (1954)
"Strangers in the Night" (1966)
"Somethin' Stupid" (1967)
Nancy Sinatra "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" (1966)
"Somethin' Stupid" (1967)
Slade "Coz I Luv You" (1971)
"Take Me Bak 'Ome" (1972)
"Mama Weer All Crazee Now" (1972)
"Cum On Feel the Noize" (1973)
"Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me" (1973)
"Merry Xmas Everybody" (1973)
Sister Sledge "Frankie" (1985)
Slik "Forever and Ever" (1975)
Small Faces "All or Nothing" (1966)
Sam Smith "La La La" (2013)
"Money on My Mind" (2014)
"Stay with Me" (2014)
"Lay Me Down" (2015)
"Writing's on the Wall" (2015)
"Too Good at Goodbyes" (2017)
"Promises" (2018)
Will Smith "Men in Black" (1997)
Snap! "The Power" (1990)
"Rhythm Is a Dancer" (1992)
David Sneddon "Stop Living the Lie" (2003)
So Solid Crew "21 Seconds" (2001)
Soft Cell "Tainted Love" (1981)
Sonia "You'll Never Stop Me Loving You" (1989)
Sonique "It Feels So Good" (2000)
Sonny and Cher "I Got You Babe" (1965)
David Soul "Don't Give Up On Us" (1976)
"Silver Lady" (1977)
Soul II Soul "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)" (1989)
Spacedust "Gym and Tonic" (1998)
Spandau Ballet "True" (1983)
Britney Spears "...Baby One More Time" (1999)
"Born to Make You Happy" (2000)
"Oops!... I Did It Again" (2000)
"Toxic" (2004)
"Everytime" (2004)
"Scream & Shout" (2013)
The Specials "Too Much Too Young" (1980)
"Ghost Town" (1981)
Spice Girls "Wannabe" (1996)
"Say You'll Be There" (1996)
"2 Become 1" (1996)
"Mama" (1997)
"Spice Up Your Life" (1997)
"Too Much" (1997)
"Viva Forever" (1998)
"Goodbye" (1998)
"Holler" (2000)
Spiller "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)" (2000)
Dusty Springfield "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" (1966)
Jo Stafford "You Belong to Me" (1952)
Lisa Stansfield "All Around the World" (1989)
Alvin Stardust "Jealous Mind" (1974)
The Stargazers "Broken Wings" (1953)
Kay Starr "Comes A-Long A-Love" (1952)
"The Rock And Roll Waltz" (1956)
Starship "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" (1983)
Status Quo "Down Down" (1974)
"Come on You Reds" (1994)
Steps "Heartbeat" (1998)
"Stomp" (2000)
Stereophonics "Dakota" (2005)
Ray Stevens "The Streak" (1974)
Shakin' Stevens "This Ole House" (1981)
"Green Door" (1981)
"Oh Julie" (1982)
"Merry Christmas Everyone" (1985)
Rod Stewart "Maggie May" (1971)
"You Wear It Well" (1972)
"Sailing" (1975)
"I Don't Want to Talk About It" (1977)
"Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" (1978)
"Baby Jane" (1983)
Stiltskin "Inside" (1994)
Stormzy "Vossi Bop" (2019)
"Take Me Back to London"(2019)
"Own It" (2020)
The Streets "Dry Your Eyes" (2004)
Barbra Streisand "Woman in Love" (1980)
Tinchy Stryder "Number 1" (2009)
"Never Leave You" (2009)
Harry Styles "Sign of the Times" (2017)
The Stylistics "Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)" (1975)
Sugababes "Freak Like Me" (2002)
"Round Round" (2002)
"Hole in the Head" (2003)
"Push the Button" (2005)
"Walk This Way" (2007)
"About You Now" (2007)
Donna Summer "I Feel Love" (1977)
The Supremes "Baby Love" (1964)
Survivor "Eye of the Tiger" (1982)
Swedish House Mafia "Don't You Worry Child" (2012)
Sweet "Block Buster!" (1973)
Sweet Sensation "Sad Sweet Dreamer" (1974)
Taylor Swift "Look What You Made Me Do" (2017)

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T. Rex "Hot Love" (1971)
"Get It On" (1971)
"Telegram Sam" (1972)
"Metal Guru" (1972)
Take That "Pray" (1993)
"Relight My Fire" (1993)
"Babe" (1993)
"Everything Changes" (1994)
"Sure" (1994)
"Back for Good" (1995)
"Never Forget" (1995)
"How Deep Is Your Love" (1996)
"Patience" (2006)
"Shine" (2007)
"Greatest Day" (2008)
"These Days" (2014)
The Tamperer featuring Maya "Feel It" (1998)
The Tams "Hey Girl Don't Bother Me" (1971)
t.A.T.u. "All the Things She Said" (2002)
The Temperance Seven "You're Driving Me Crazy" (1961)
Robin Thicke "Blurred Lines" (2013)
Sandi Thom "I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair)" (2006)
The Three Degrees "When Will I See You Again" (1974)
Thunderclap Newman "Something in the Air" (1969)
Tiffany "I Think We're Alone Now" (1988)
Tight Fit "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" (1982)
Johnny Tillotson "Poetry in Motion" (1961)
Timbaland "Give It to Me" (2007)
"The Way I Are" (2007)
Justin Timberlake "SexyBack" (2006)
"Give It to Me" (2007)
"4 Minutes" (2008)
"Mirrors" (2013)
Tinie Tempah "Pass Out" (2010)
"Written in the Stars" (2010)
"R.I.P" (2012)
"Tsunami (Jump)" (2014)
"Crazy Stupid Love" (2014)
"Not Letting Go" (2015)
"Turn the Music Louder (Rumble)" (2015)
The Ting Tings "That's Not My Name" (2008)
Tomcraft "Loneliness" (2002)
Tones and I "Dance Monkey" (2019)
T'Pau "China in Your Hand" (1987)
Meghan Trainor "All About That Bass" (2014)
"Marvin Gaye" (2015)
John Travolta "You're the One That I Want" (1978)
"Summer Nights" (1978)
The Tremeloes "Do You Love Me" (1963)
"Silence Is Golden" (1967)
Jackie Trent "Where Are You Now (My Love)" (1965)
The Troggs "With a Girl Like You" (1966)
Tubeway Army "Are 'Friends' Electric?" (1979)
Tulisa "Young" (2012)
Conway Twitty "It's Only Make Believe" (1958)
Bonnie Tyler "Total Eclipse of the Heart" (1983)
The Tymes "Ms Grace" (1975)
Typically Tropical "Barbados" (1975)

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Artist Number one singles
UB40 "Red Red Wine" (1983)
"I Got You Babe" (1985)
"(I Can't Help) Falling in Love With You" (1993)
The Union Gap "Young Girl" (1968)
Unit 4 + 2 "Concrete and Clay" (1965)
Midge Ure "If I Was" (1985)
USA for Africa "We Are the World" (1985)
Usher "You Make Me Wanna" (1998)
"Yeah!" (2004)
"Burn" (2004)
"OMG" (2010)
"OMG" featured will.i.am.
U2 "Desire" (1988)
"The Fly" (1991)
"Discothèque" (1997)
"Beautiful Day" (2000)
"Take Me to the Clouds Above" (2004)
"Vertigo" (2004)
"Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" (2005)

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Holly Valance "Kiss Kiss" (2002)
Ricky Valance "Tell Laura I Love Her" (1960)
Dickie Valentine "The Finger of Suspicion (Points at You)" (1955)
"Christmas Alphabet" (1955)
Armand Van Helden "U Don't Know Me" (1999)
"Bonkers" (2009)
Vanilla Ice "Ice Ice Baby" (1990)
Various Artists "Perfect Day" (1997)
Frankie Vaughan "The Garden of Eden" (1957)
"Tower of Strength" (1961)
The Vengaboys "Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!" (1998)
"We're Going to Ibiza" (1999)
The Verve "The Drugs Don't Work" (1997)
Diana Vickers "Once" (2010).
The Village People "Y.M.C.A." (1978)

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The Walker Brothers "Make It Easy on Yourself" (1965)
"The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" (1966)
Wamdue Project "King of My Castle" (1999)
The Wanted "All Time Low" (2010)
"Glad You Came" (2011)
Anita Ward "Ring My Bell" (1979)
Shayne Ward "That's My Goal" (2005)
The Weeknd "Blinding Lights" (2020)
Kanye West "Stronger" (2007)
"American Boy" (2008)
"Run This Town" (2009)
Westlife "Swear It Again" (1999)
"If I Let You Go" (1999)
"Flying Without Wings" (1999)
"I Have A Dream" (1999)
"Fool Again" (2000)
"Against All Odds" (2000)
"My Love" (2000)
"Uptown Girl" (2001)
"Queen of my Heart" (2001)
"World of Our Own" (2002)
"Unbreakable" (2002)
"Mandy" (2003)
"You Raise Me Up" (2005)
"The Rose" (2006)
Wet Wet Wet "With a Little Help from My Friends" (1988)
"Goodnight Girl" (1991)
"Love Is All Around" (1994)
Wham! "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" (1984)
"Freedom" (1984)
"I'm Your Man" (1985)
"The Edge of Heaven" (1986)
"Last Christmas" (2021)
Whigfield "Saturday Night" (1994)
Barry White "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" (1974)
White Town "Your Woman" (1997)
David Whitfield "Answer Me" (1953)
"Cara Mia" (1954)
Slim Whitman "Rose Marie" (1955)
will.i.am "OMG" (2010)
"This Is Love" (2012)
"Hall of Fame" (2012)
"Scream & Shout" (2013)
"It's My Birthday" (2014)
Andy Williams "Butterfly" (1957)
Danny Williams "Moon River" (1961)
Deniece Williams "Free" (1976)
Pharrell Williams "Get Lucky" (2013)
"Blurred Lines" (2013)
"Happy" (2014)
"Feels" (2017)
Robbie Williams "Millennium" (1998)
"She's the One" / "It's Only Us" (1999)
"Rock DJ" (2000)
"Eternity" / "Road to Mandalay" (2001)
"Somethin' Stupid" (2001)
"Radio" (2004)
"Candy" (2012)
Jackie Wilson "Reet Petite" (1986)
Mario Winans "I Don't Wanna Know" (2004)
Wiley "Heatwave" (2012)
Wings "Mull of Kintyre" (1977) 
Wizzard "See My Baby Jive" (1973)
"Angel Fingers (A Teen Ballad)" (1973)
Stevie Wonder "Ebony and Ivory" (1982)
"I Just Called to Say I Love You" (1984)
Wretch 32 "Don't Go" (2011)
Tammy Wynette "Stand by Your Man" (1975) the first female country artist to top the chart

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Artist Number one singles
Yazz and the Plastic Population "The Only Way Is Up" (1988)
Years & Years "King" (2015)
Yolanda Be Cool "We No Speak Americano" (2010)
Jimmy Young "Unchained Melody" (1955)
"The Man from Laramie" (1955)
Paul Young "Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)" (1983)
Will Young "Anything is Possible" (2002)
"Light My Fire" (2002)
"The Long and Winding Road" (2002)
"Leave Right Now" (2003)

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Artist Number one singles
Zager and Evans "In the Year 2525" (1969)
David Zowie "House Every Weekend" (2015)
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