November 9th 2024.
Music is a universal language that has the power to unite people from all corners of the world. However, when it comes to music charts, it seems like the Brits are the most passionate and dedicated fans. For almost seven decades, the UK charts have been keeping track of the nation's favorite songs and have witnessed over 1,400 hits reach the number one spot. But, as we all know, sometimes chart positions do not always reflect the true popularity of a song among the British public.
There have been many instances where massive songs that are loved by the Brits have failed to reach the number one spot. We all have our own opinions on which songs deserved the top spot, but what about those that barely even charted? Believe it or not, one of the UK's biggest selling albums of all time, Fleetwood Mac's Rumours, did not produce a single top 10 single. And if that's not shocking enough, a song that was released in 2004 and has spent almost 10 years on the UK charts, only spent one week in the top 10. Prepare yourself for some major shockers.
Let's start with Fleetwood Mac's iconic album, Rumours. This album has captured the hearts of millions of people in the UK since its release in 1977. However, none of its singles managed to make it into the top 10. Songs like Dreams, The Chain, You Make Loving Fun, and Don't Stop all stalled outside the top 20. It's hard to believe that a song like Don't Stop, which eventually reached number one in 2009 as part of the Children In Need medley, only spent a month on the UK singles chart and peaked at number 32. Although it was a massive success in America, reaching number three on the charts, it never received the same recognition in the UK until recent years, thanks to streaming and online sales.
Moving on to a more recent example, Natasha Bedingfield's Pocketful of Sunshine. It seems like Gen Z has developed a newfound love for this song, which originally reached number six on the UK charts in 2004. But, it wasn't until this year, when it was featured in the film Anyone But You, that it climbed back to number 12. Interestingly, this song was never included on Natasha's second album in 2007 and was never released as a single in the UK. It wasn't until 2008, when it was released as a single in the US, that it reached number five on the charts and was featured in popular movies like Easy A and The Ugly Truth. Despite never being released as a proper single in the UK, it has still been certified Silver, making it Natasha's biggest song to never appear on the UK charts.
Next up, we have a song that needs no introduction - The Killers' Mr. Brightside. This song, released 20 years ago, is still as popular as ever and has spent a total of 434 weeks on the UK charts. That's equivalent to eight years and four months! It's a song that has become a staple at the end of every party, DJ set, and every wedding since its release in 2004. However, it's hard to believe that it has never reached the number one spot. In fact, it has only spent one week in the top 10 during its entire chart run. It peaked at number 10 when it was first released, but has spent the rest of its chart run at number 11 or lower. It's a song that has constantly crept back into the charts, thanks to online sales and streaming figures, and has not left the top 100 since the UK came out of lockdown in 2021.
Last but not least, we have the legendary Johnny Cash and his classic song, Ring of Fire. This song, which has become a timeless hit, was never released as a single in the UK and never charted. Despite this, it has remained a fan favorite and has been covered by numerous artists over the years, solidifying its place in music history.
It's clear that sometimes, chart positions do not reflect the true success and popularity of a song. Whether it's due to timing, lack of promotion, or other factors, these massive songs have managed to capture the hearts of the British public, even without reaching the coveted number one spot. So, next time you're listening to your favorite playlist, remember that there are some all-time shockers that have never received the recognition they deserve.
Can you believe that some of the biggest and most beloved songs in Britain never reached number one on the charts? For over 70 years, the UK charts have been keeping track of the nation's favorite songs, with over 1,400 hits making it to the top spot. It's no secret that Brits love their pop charts more than any other country, and our national playlist features thousands of huge hits from all around the world. But sometimes, the chart positions of certain massive songs don't accurately reflect their popularity with the British public. We all have our own opinions on which songs should have been number one, but what about the ones that barely made it onto the charts at all?
Here's a shocker for you: one of the UK's best-selling albums of all time, Rumours by Fleetwood Mac, didn't even produce a top 10 single. Can you believe that? This iconic album, released in 1977, has sold millions of copies in Britain, but none of its singles - including Dreams, The Chain, You Make Loving Fun, and Don't Stop - ever reached the top 10. It wasn't until 2009, as part of a Children In Need medley, that Don't Stop finally hit number one. But even then, it was only on the charts for a month and peaked at number 32. Surprisingly, the song was a huge success in America, reaching number three, and has since been certified Platinum in the UK due to online streaming and sales. But back in 1977, while other artists were battling for the top spot, Fleetwood Mac was barely making it onto the charts.
Another surprising song that failed to make it onto the UK charts is Natasha Bedingfield's Pocketful of Sunshine. This catchy tune, co-written by Bedingfield after the success of her first number one single These Words, was never included on her second album in 2007 and was never released as a single in the UK. However, it did eventually make its way to the US, where it reached number five and was featured in popular movies like Easy A and The Ugly Truth. Despite never being officially released in the UK, it still managed to be certified Silver due to online purchases and streaming. Pocketful of Sunshine remains Bedingfield's biggest song to never appear on the UK charts.
One song that has stood the test of time and remains as popular as ever is The Killers' Mr. Brightside. Despite being released over 20 years ago, this iconic song is still in the UK's top 100 charts as of November 2024. Can you believe it has spent a total of 434 weeks on the charts? That's equivalent to over eight years! Unfortunately, special chart rules have prevented it from being in the main top 40 chart for every single week since its release. It's a staple at parties, weddings, and DJ sets, yet it has never reached number one. In fact, it only spent one week in the top 10 during its entire chart run, peaking at number 10 and being held off by one-hit wonders Eamon and Frankee. But thanks to online sales and streaming, Mr. Brightside has continued to creep back onto the charts since its initial release, and it hasn't left since the early weeks of 2021.
And finally, we have Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire. This iconic song has stood the test of time and remains a beloved classic, yet it never reached number one on the UK charts. In fact, it never even made it into the top 10, spending only one week at number 17. However, it has become a fan favorite and is still played on the radio and at events to this day. It's a testament to the lasting power of great music, even if it doesn't make it onto the charts. So next time you're listening to your favorite songs, remember that chart positions don't always reflect their true popularity and impact on our lives.
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