The UK singles chart was first compiled in 1969. However,the records and statistics listed here date back to 1952 because the Official Charts Company counts a selected period of the New Musical Express chart and the Record Retailer chart from 1960 to 1969 as predecessors for the period prior to 11 February 1969,where multiples of competing charts coexisted side by side. For example,the BBC compiled its own chart based on an average of the music papers of the time;many songs announced as having reached number one on BBC Radio and Top of the Pops prior to 1969 may not be listed here as chart-toppers since they do not meet the legacy criteria of the Charts Company.
"Candle in the Wind 1997",also known as "Goodbye England's Rose" and "Candle in the Wind '97",is a threnody by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin,a re-written and re-recorded version of their 1973 song "Candle in the Wind". It was released on 13 September 1997 as a tribute single to Diana,Princess of Wales,with the global proceeds from the song going towards Diana's charities. In many countries,it was pressed as a double A-side with "Something About the Way You Look Tonight". It was produced by Sir George Martin.
"Something About the Way You Look Tonight" is a song by English musician Elton John,taken from his 25th studio album,The Big Picture. It was written by John and Bernie Taupin,and produced by Chris Thomas. It was released as the album's first single on 8 September 1997 by Mercury Records and the Rocket Record Company.
The singles discography of British singer,songwriter and pianist Elton John consists of 140 official singles as main artist,22 as a featured artist,as well as 56 other non-single guest appearances,2 charity singles,and 3 other charted songs.
"Merry Christmas Everyone" is a festive song recorded by Welsh singer-songwriter Shakin' Stevens. Written by Bob Heatlie and produced by Dave Edmunds,it is the fourth and to date last number one single for Shakin' Stevens on the UK Singles Chart.
"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" is a pop song originally sung by Darlene Love and included on the 1963 compilation album A Christmas Gift for You from Philles Records (later renamed A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector). The song was written by Ellie Greenwich,Jeff Barry,and Phil Spector.
The discography of English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran consists of seven studio albums,two compilation albums,seventeen extended plays,one video album,sixty-five singles,eight promotional singles,one box set,and seventy-one music videos. As of October 2021,Sheeran has sold over 150 million records worldwide,making him one of the best-selling music artists in history. According to RIAA,Sheeran is the 15th best-selling digital singles artist in the United States with certified sales of 103 million.
"Thinking Out Loud" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran recorded for his second studio album,× (2014). It was written by Ed Sheeran and Amy Wadge,and produced by frequent collaborator Jake Gosling. It was released in the US on 14 August 2014 as the album's third single.
"Castle on the Hill" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released on 6 January 2017 as one of the double lead singles from his third studio album ÷ (2017),along with "Shape of You". "Castle on the Hill" was written and produced by Ed Sheeran and Benny Blanco. The song refers to Framlingham Castle in Sheeran's home town of Framlingham in Suffolk,and reminisces tales of his upbringing in the town. The BBC states,"the song has been described as a love letter to Suffolk."
"Perfect" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran from his third studio album,÷ (2017). After the album's release,it charted at number four on the UK Singles Chart. On 21 August 2017,Billboard announced that "Perfect" would be the fourth single from the album. The song was serviced to pop radio on 26 September 2017 as the third single from the album in the United States. The second version of the single,titled "Perfect Duet",with American singer Beyoncé,was released on 1 December 2017. Another duet with Italian singer Andrea Bocelli,titled "Perfect Symphony",was released on 15 December 2017.
Mark Ian Hoyle,known professionally as LadBaby,is an English YouTuber,musician,and blogger. His content focuses on his experiences as a father and is usually filmed in collaboration with his wife,Roxanne. The couple garnered the Christmas Number One on the UK Singles Chart for five years from 2018 to 2022,the most consecutive and overall for any artist,with the sausage roll-themed novelty songs "We Built This City","I Love Sausage Rolls","Don't Stop Me Eatin'","Sausage Rolls for Everyone" and "Food Aid". This made them the first musical act in British history to secure five Christmas No. 1 hits,surpassing the record set by the Beatles,who had four Christmas No. 1 songs in 1963,1964,1965 and 1967.
"I Don't Care" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and Canadian singer Justin Bieber. It was released on 10 May 2019,through Asylum,Atlantic Records and Def Jam Recordings as the lead single from the former's compilation album,No.6 Collaborations Project (2019). Sheeran previewed the song on his Instagram on 5 May 2019,and Bieber shared another part of the song the following day,before both artists announced the full title and release date on 7 May.
"Afterglow" is a song by English singer Ed Sheeran. Released on 21 December 2020,the song marked Sheeran's first single release in more than 18 months. An accompanying music video features a one-take performance by Sheeran with solo acoustic guitar accompaniment.
"Boris Johnson Is a Fucking Cunt" is a single by the Kunts,a band created by Kunt and the Gang. The song is directed at the then prime minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson and consists of the words "Boris Johnson is a fucking cunt" being repeated. Originally released on the 2020 album Kunts Punk in Your Face,the track was later released as a single,and Kunt campaigned to make the single the 2020 UK Christmas number one. The song reached number five,although the BBC refused to name either the song or the artist due to the very strong language in both. In November 2021,the band announced a sequel,"Boris Johnson Is Still a Fucking Cunt",once again campaigning to top the Christmas chart. It also reached number five.
"Bad Habits" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released on 25 June 2021,through Asylum and Atlantic Records,as the lead single from his fourth studio album,= ("Equals"). The song marked his first solo release from an album in over four years. A limited edition CD and cassette single were also released. The song received mixed reviews from music critics,who compared its sound and style to the works of the Weeknd,as well as Bronski Beat.
"Shivers" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran,released through Asylum Records and Atlantic Records on 10 September 2021 as the second single from his fifth studio album,= (2021). "Shivers" entered atop the charts in the United Kingdom and Ireland,dethroning Sheeran's previous single "Bad Habits" after eleven consecutive weeks at the summit in both countries. The song also topped the charts in Austria,Germany,Sweden and Switzerland and peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Overpass Graffiti" is a song by British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran,released through Asylum and Atlantic Records on 29 October 2021,as the third single from his fifth studio album,= (2021). It was written and produced by Sheeran,Johnny McDaid and Fred.
"Sausage Rolls for Everyone" is a song by British blogger couple LadBaby,featuring vocals from British musicians Ed Sheeran and Elton John. It was released through Frtyfve as a single on 17 December 2021. "Sausage Rolls for Everyone" is a remix and comedy version of Sheeran and John's single "Merry Christmas",which was released exactly two weeks earlier. It has a sausage roll theme as a charity single with the proceeds going to The Trussell Trust. It was released as a single on 17 December 2021.
