Elvis Presley holds the record for most number one singles.
The Beatles have the most number one singles of any group or British act.
Madonna has the most number one singles of any female artist.

This is a list of artists who have reached number one on the UK Singles Chart as recorded by the Official Charts Company since November 1952.

  • Artists are listed alphabetically.
  • Solo artists are listed by surname and groups are listed by full names excluding "the" or any foreign translations of "the".
  • Artists are credited separately if more than one artist is credited on a song (e.g. John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John each get separate credits for their duets from Grease).
  • Artists who performed on a song but are not credited individually are not included, although notable cases may be recorded in the Notes column. Featured artists are listed if they are specifically credited on the single's cover.
  • Artists who appear as part of a group who reached number one are not individually mentioned unless they have scored a solo number one (e.g. Paul McCartney's number one singles with The Beatles and Wings are not counted as his own, only those credited to himself are counted).

0–9

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
10cc England "Rubber Bullets" 1973 1
"I'm Not in Love" 1975 2
"Dreadlock Holiday" 1978 1
112 United States "I'll Be Missing You" 1997 6 Puff Daddy and Faith Evans featuring 112
2 Chainz United States "Talk Dirty" 2013 2 Jason Derulo featuring 2 Chainz
2Pac United States "Ghetto Gospel" 2005 3 2Pac featuring Elton John, posthumous number one
2 Unlimited Belgium / Netherlands "No Limit" 1993 5
21 Savage England "Rockstar" 2017 4 Post Malone featuring 21 Savage
220 Kid England "Wellerman" 2021 2 Nathan Evans, 220 Kid and Billen Ted
24kGoldn United States "Mood" 2020 4 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior
3 of a Kind England "Baby Cakes" 2004 1
5 Seconds of Summer Australia "She Looks So Perfect" 2014 1
070 Shake United States "Escapism" 2023 1 Raye featuring 070 Shake
911 England "A Little Bit More" 1999 1

A

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
A1 England / Norway "Take On Me" 2000 1
"Same Old Brand New You" 1
Aaliyah United States "More Than a Woman" 2002 1 Posthumous number one
ABBA Sweden "Waterloo" 1974 2
"Mamma Mia" 1976 2
"Fernando" 4
"Dancing Queen" 6
"Knowing Me, Knowing You" 1977 5
"The Name of the Game" 4
"Take a Chance on Me" 1978 3
"The Winner Takes It All" 1980 2
"Super Trouper" 3
Ace of Base Sweden "All That She Wants" 1993 3
Adam and the Ants England "Stand and Deliver" 1981 5
"Prince Charming" 4
Bryan Adams Canada "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" 1991 16 Biggest selling single of 1991
"Don't Give Up" 2000 1 Chicane featuring Bryan Adams
Adamski England "Killer" 1990 4 Features uncredited vocals from Seal.
Adassa United States "We Don't Talk About Bruno" 2022 7 Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero and Stephanie Beatriz
Adele England "Someone Like You" 2011 5 Biggest selling single of 2011
"Hello" 2015 3
"Easy on Me" 2021 8
Afrojack Netherlands "Give Me Everything" 2011 3 Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer
Afroman United States "Because I Got High" 2001 3
Christina Aguilera United States "Genie in a Bottle" 1999 2
"Lady Marmalade" 2001 1 Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa and Pink, 900th number one
"Dirrty" 2002 2 Christina Aguilera featuring Redman
"Beautiful" 2003 2
A-ha Norway "The Sun Always Shines on T.V." 1986 2
Akon Senegal / United States "Lonely" 2005 2
"Smack That" 2006 1 Akon featuring Eminem
"Sexy Bitch" 2009 1 David Guetta featuring Akon
Alesso Sweden "Under Control" 2013 1 Calvin Harris and Alesso featuring Hurts
Alice Cooper United States "School's Out" 1972 3
All Saints England / Canada "Never Ever" 1998 1
"Under the Bridge" / "Lady Marmalade" 2
"Bootie Call" 1 800th number one
"Pure Shores" 2000 2
"Black Coffee" 1
Lily Allen England "Smile" 2006 2
"The Fear" 2009 4
"Somewhere Only We Know" 2013 3
Marc Almond England "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" 1989 4 Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney, has another number one with Soft Cell
Althea & Donna Jamaica "Uptown Top Ranking" 1978 1
A*M*E England "Need U (100%)" 2013 2 Duke Dumont featuring A*M*E
Amen Corner Wales "(If Paradise Is) Half as Nice" 1969 2
Tori Amos United States "Professional Widow" 1997 1 Remixed by Armand van Helden
Peter Andre England / Australia "Flava" 1996 1
"I Feel You" 1
"Mysterious Girl" 2004 1 Peter Andre featuring Bubbler Ranx
Michael Andrews United States "Mad World" 2003 3 Michael Andrews featuring Gary Jules, 2003's Christmas number one
Aneka Scotland "Japanese Boy" 1981 1
The Animals England "The House of the Rising Sun" 1964 1
Paul Anka Canada "Diana" 1957 9 Biggest selling single of 1957
Anne-Marie England "Rockabye" 2016 9 Clean Bandit featuring Sean Paul and Anne-Marie
Another Level England "Freak Me" 1998 1
Adam Ant England "Goody Two Shoes" 1982 2 Has other number one singles with Adam and the Ants
Ant & Dec England "Let's Get Ready to Rhumble" 2013 1 PJ & Duncan
Gabrielle Aplin England "The Power of Love" 2012 1
Aqua Denmark / Norway "Barbie Girl" 1997 4
"Doctor Jones" 1998 2
"Turn Back Time" 1
Tasmin Archer England "Sleeping Satellite" 1992 2
The Archies United States "Sugar, Sugar" 1969 8 Biggest selling single of 1969
Arctic Monkeys England "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor" 2005 1
"When the Sun Goes Down" 2006 1
Louis Armstrong United States "What a Wonderful World" 1968 4
James Arthur England "Impossible" 2012 3
"Say You Won't Let Go" 2016 3
Artists for Grenfell "Bridge over Troubled Water" 2017 1
Ashanti United States "Wonderful" 2004 1 Ja Rule featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti
Rick Astley England "Never Gonna Give You Up" 1987 5 Biggest selling single of 1987
Aswad England "Don't Turn Around" 1988 2
ATB Germany "9 PM (Till I Come)" 1999 2
Atomic Kitten England "Whole Again" 2001 4
"Eternal Flame" 2
"The Tide Is High (Get the Feeling)" 2002 3
Winifred Atwell Trinidad and Tobago "Let's Have Another Party" 1954 5 1954's Christmas number one
"The Poor People of Paris" 1956 3
Avicii Sweden "I Could Be the One" 2013 1 Avicii vs. Nicky Romero
"Wake Me Up" 3
Iggy Azalea Australia "Problem" 2014 1 Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azalea
Charles Aznavour France / Armenia "She" 1974 4

B

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Cardi B United States "WAP" 2020 3 Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion
Katy B England "Turn the Music Louder (Rumble)" 2015 1 KDA featuring Tinie Tempah and Katy B
Mel B England "I Want You Back" 1998 1 Melanie B featuring Missy Elliott, has more number one singles with the Spice Girls
Baby D England "Let Me Be Your Fantasy" 1994 2
Babylon Zoo England "Spaceman" 1996 5
Baccara Spain "Yes Sir, I Can Boogie" 1977 1
The Bachelors Ireland "Diane" 1964 1
Backstreet Boys United States "I Want It That Way" 1999 1
David Baddiel England "Three Lions" 1996 3 Baddiel, Skinner and The Lightning Seeds
"3 Lions '98'" 1998 3
Philip Bailey United States "Easy Lover" 1985 4 Philip Bailey and Phil Collins
Sam Bailey England "Skyscraper" 2013 1 2013's Christmas number one
Long John Baldry England "Let the Heartaches Begin" 1967 2
Michael Ball England "You'll Never Walk Alone" 2020 1 Michael Ball and Captain Tom Moore
Band Aid "Do They Know It's Christmas?" 1984 5 Biggest selling single of 1984 and the 1980s decade, 1984's Christmas number one
Band Aid II "Do They Know It's Christmas?" 1989 3 1989's Christmas number one
Band Aid 20 "Do They Know It's Christmas?" 2004 4 2004's biggest selling single and Christmas number one
Band Aid 30 "Do They Know It's Christmas?" 2014 1
The Bangles United States "Eternal Flame" 1989 4
Pato Banton England "Baby Come Back" 1994 4 Pato Banton featuring Ali and Robin Campbell
Gary Barlow England "Forever Love" 1996 1 Has more number ones with Take That
"Love Won't Wait" 1997 1
"Sing" 2012 1 Gary Barlow and the Commonwealth Band
J.J. Barrie Canada "No Charge" 1976 1
Shirley Bassey Wales "As I Love You" 1959 4
"Reach for the Stars" / "Climb Ev'ry Mountain" 1961 1
Basshunter Sweden "Now You're Gone" 2008 5 Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz
Bay City Rollers Scotland "Bye Bye Baby" 1975 6 Biggest selling single of 1975
"Give a Little Love" 3
The Beach Boys United States "Good Vibrations" 1966 2
"Do It Again" 1968 1
The Beatles England "From Me to You" 1963 7
"She Loves You" 6 Biggest selling single of 1963 and the 1960s decade
"I Want to Hold Your Hand" 5 1963's Christmas number one
"Can't Buy Me Love" 1964 3 Biggest selling single of 1964
"A Hard Day's Night" 3
"I Feel Fine" 5 1964's Christmas number one
"Ticket to Ride" 1965 3
"Help!" 3 200th number one single
"Day Tripper" / "We Can Work It Out" 5 1965's Christmas number one
"Paperback Writer" 1966 2
"Yellow Submarine" / "Eleanor Rigby" 4
"All You Need Is Love" 1967 3
"Hello, Goodbye" 7 1967's Christmas number one
"Lady Madonna" 1968 2
"Hey Jude" 2 Biggest selling single of 1968
"Get Back" 1969 6 The Beatles with Billy Preston
"The Ballad of John and Yoko" 3
"Now and Then" 2023 1
Stephanie Beatriz United States "We Don't Talk About Bruno" 2022 7 Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero and Stephanie Beatriz
Beats International England "Dub Be Good to Me" 1990 4
The Beautiful South England "A Little Time" 1990 1
Robin Beck United States "First Time" 1988 3
Daniel Bedingfield New Zealand / England "Gotta Get Thru This" 2001 3 Also provides uncredited vocals on "I Wanna Feel" by Secondcity
"If You're Not The One" 2002 1
"Never Gonna Leave Your Side" 2003 1
Natasha Bedingfield England "These Words" 2004 2
Bee Gees England "Massachusetts" 1967 4
"I've Gotta Get a Message to You" 1968 1
"Night Fever" 1978 2
"Tragedy" 1979 2
"You Win Again" 1987 4
Lou Bega Germany "Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of...)" 1999 2
Harry Belafonte United States "Mary's Boy Child" 1957 7 1957's Christmas number one
Lauren Bennett England "Party Rock Anthem" 2011 4 LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock
Tony Bennett United States "Stranger in Paradise" 1955 2
Berlin United States "Take My Breath Away" 1986 4
Amelle Berrabah England "Never Leave You" 2009 1 Tinchy Stryder featuring Amelle Berrabah, has other number ones with Sugababes
Chuck Berry United States "My Ding-a-Ling" 1972 4
Nick Berry England "Every Loser Wins" 1986 3
Beyoncé United States "Crazy in Love" 2003 3 Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z
"Déjà Vu" 2006 1
"Beautiful Liar" 2007 3 Beyoncé and Shakira, remixed by Freemasons
"If I Were a Boy" 2008 1 Has more number ones with Destiny's Child
"Telephone" 2010 2 Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé
"Texas Hold 'Em" 2024 4
Justin Bieber Canada "What Do You Mean?" 2015 5
"Sorry" 2
"Love Yourself" 6
"Cold Water" 2016 5 Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber and
"I'm the One" 2017 1 DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne
"Despacito" 11 Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
"I Don't Care" 2019 8 Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber
Big Sean United States "Feels" 2017 1 Calvin Harris featuring Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big Sean
Billen Ted England "Wellerman" 2021 2 Nathan Evans, 220 Kid and Billen Ted
Bingo Players Netherlands "Get Up (Rattle)" 2013 2 Bingo Players featuring Far East Movement
Jane Birkin England "Je t'aime... moi non plus" 1969 1 Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin
Aloe Blacc United States "The Man" 2014 1 Also provides uncredited vocals on "Wake Me Up" by Avicii
Cilla Black England "Anyone Who Had a Heart" 1964 3
"You're My World" 4
Black Box Italy "Ride on Time" 1989 6 Biggest selling single of 1989
Black Eyed Peas United States "Where Is the Love?" 2003 6 Biggest selling single of 2003
"Boom Boom Pow" 2009 2
"I Gotta Feeling" 2
Meet Me Halfway" 1
"The Time (Dirty Bit)" 2010 1
Black Legend Italy "You See the Trouble with Me" 2000 1
Benny Blanco United States "Eastside" 2018 1 Benny Blanco, Halsey and Khalid
Blazin' Squad England "Crossroads" 2002 1
Mr Blobby England "Mr Blobby" 1993 3 1993's Christmas number one
Blondie United States "Heart of Glass" 1979 4
"Sunday Girl" 3
"Atomic" 1980 2
"Call Me" 1
"The Tide Is High" 2
"Maria" 1999 1
Blue England "Too Close" 2001 1
"If You Come Back" 1
"Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" 2002 1 Blue featuring Elton John
The Bluebells Scotland "Young at Heart" 1993 4
James Blunt England "You're Beautiful" 2005 5
Blur England "Country House" 1995 2 Famously won the Battle of Britpop against "Roll With It" by Oasis
"Beetlebum" 1997 1
B.o.B United States "Nothin' on You" 2010 1 B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars
"Airplanes" 1 B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams
"Price Tag" 2011 2 Jessie J featuring B.o.B
Bob the Builder England "Can We Fix It?" 2000 3 2000's Christmas number one and biggest selling single
"Mambo No. 5" 2001 1
Bombalurina England "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" 1990 3
Boney M. Germany "Rivers of Babylon" / "Brown Girl in the Ring" 1978 5 Biggest selling single of 1978
"Mary's Boy Child – Oh My Lord" 4 1978's Christmas number one
The Boomtown Rats Ireland "Rat Trap" 1978 2
"I Don't Like Mondays" 1979 4
Benson Boone United States "Beautiful Things" 2024 1
Pat Boone United States "I'll Be Home" 1956 5 Biggest selling single of 1956
Ken Boothe Jamaica "Everything I Own" 1974 3
Borgeous United States "Tsunami (Jump)" 2014 1 Dvbbs and Borgeous featuring Tinie Tempah
David Bowie England "Space Oddity" 1975 2
"Ashes to Ashes" 1980 2
"Under Pressure" 1981 2 Queen and David Bowie
"Let's Dance" 1983 3
"Dancing in the Street" 1985 4 David Bowie and Mick Jagger
Boy George England "Everything I Own" 1987 2 Has more number ones with Culture Club
Boyz II Men United States "End of the Road" 1992 3
Boyzone Ireland "Words" 1996 1
"A Different Beat" 1
"All That I Need" 1998 1
"No Matter What" 3
"When the Going Gets Tough" 1999 2
"You Needed Me" 1
Billy Bragg England "She's Leaving Home" 1988 4 Billy Bragg featuring Cara Tivey, double A-side with "With a Little Help from My Friends" by Wet Wet Wet
Brian and Michael England "Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs" 1978 3
Steve Brookstein England "Against All Odds" 2005 1
Bros England "I Owe You Nothing" 1988 2
Brotherhood of Man England "Save Your Kisses for Me" 1976 6 Biggest selling single of 1976
"Angelo" 1977 1
"Figaro" 1978 1
Chris Brown United States "Turn Up the Music" 2012 1
"Freaky Friday" 2018 1 Lil Dicky featuring Chris Brown
Rob Brydon Wales "(Barry) Islands in the Stream" 2009 1 Vanessa Jenkins and Bryn West featuring Tom Jones and Robin Gibb
Bubbler Ranx Jamaica "Mysterious Girl" 2004 1 Peter Andre featuring Bubbler Ranx
Bucks Fizz England "Making Your Mind Up" 1981 3
"The Land of Make Believe" 1982 2
"My Camera Never Lies" 1
The Buggles England "Video Killed the Radio Star" 1979 1
B. Bumble and the Stingers United States "Nut Rocker" 1962 1
Emma Bunton England "What Took You So Long?" 2001 2 Has more number one singles with Spice Girls
Alexandra Burke England "Hallelujah" 2008 3 2008's Christmas number one and biggest selling single
"Bad Boys" 2009 1 Alexandra Burke featuring Flo Rida
"Start Without You" 2010 2 Alexandra Burke featuring Laza Morgan
Burna Boy Nigeria "Own It" 2020 3 Stormzy featuring Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy
Kate Bush England "Wuthering Heights" 1978 4
"Running Up That Hill" 2022 3
Busted England "You Said No" 2003 1
"Crashed the Wedding" 1
"Who's David" 2004 1
"Thunderbirds" / "3AM" 2
B*Witched Ireland "C'est la Vie" 1998 2
"Rollercoaster" 2
"To You I Belong" 1
"Blame It on the Weatherman" 1999 1
The Byrds United States "Mr. Tambourine Man" 1965 2

C

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Melanie C England "Never Be the Same Again" 2000 1 Melanie C featuring Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes
"I Turn to You" 1 Remixed by Hex Hector, has more number ones with the Spice Girls
Camila Cabello Cuba / United States "Havana" 2017 5 Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug
"Señorita" 2019 6 Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
Eddie Calvert England "Oh Mein Papa" 1954 9
"Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)" 1955 4
Ali and Robin Campbell England "Baby Come Back" 1994 4 Pato Banton featuring Ali and Robin Campbell, have other number ones with UB40
Blu Cantrell United States "Breathe" 2003 4 Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul
Lewis Capaldi Scotland "Someone You Loved" 2019 7 Biggest selling single of 2019
"Before You Go" 2020 1
"Forget Me" 2022 1
"Pointless" 2023 1
"Wish You the Best" 1
Dan Caplen England "These Days" 2018 1 Rudimental featuring Jess Glynne, Macklemore and Dan Caplen
Irene Cara United States "Fame" 1982 3
Matt Cardle England "When We Collide" 2010 3 2010's Christmas number one
Mariah Carey United States "Without You" 1994 4
"Against All Odds" 2000 2 Mariah Carey featuring Westlife
"All I Want for Christmas Is You" 2020 3
Belinda Carlisle United States "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" 1988 2
Cascada Germany "Evacuate the Dancefloor" 2009 2 1100th number one
DJ Casper United States "Cha Cha Slide" 2004 1
David Cassidy United States "How Can I Be Sure" 1972 2
"Daydreamer" / "The Puppy Song" 1973 3
Eva Cassidy United States "What a Wonderful World" 2007 1 Eva Cassidy and Katie Melua, posthumous number one
Mauro Castillo Colombia "We Don't Talk About Bruno" 2022 7 Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero and Stephanie Beatriz
Central Cee England "Sprinter" 2023 10 Dave and Central Cee
The Chainsmokers United States "Closer" 2016 4 The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
Chance the Rapper United States "I'm the One" 2017 1 DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne
Charlene United States "I've Never Been to Me" 1982 1
Ray Charles United States "I Can't Stop Loving You" 1962 2
Tina Charles England "I Love to Love (But My Baby Loves to Dance)" 1976 3
Charles & Eddie United States "Would I Lie to You?" 1992 2
Oliver Cheatham United States "Make Luv" 2003 4 Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham
Chef United States "Chocolate Salty Balls (P.S. I Love You)" 1998 1 Character from the cartoon South Park, voiced by Isaac Hayes
The Chemical Brothers England "Setting Sun" 1996 1 Features uncredited vocals from Noel Gallagher
"Block Rockin' Beats" 1997 1
Cher United States "The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)" 1991 5 Has another number one as part of Sonny & Cher
"Love Can Build a Bridge" 1995 1 Cher, Chrissie Hynde and Neneh Cherry with Eric Clapton
"Believe" 1998 7 Biggest selling single of 1998
Neneh Cherry Sweden "Love Can Build a Bridge" 1995 1 Cher, Chrissie Hynde and Neneh Cherry with Eric Clapton
Cheryl England "Fight for This Love" 2009 2 Cheryl Cole
"Promise This" 2010 1
"Call My Name" 2012 1 Has more number ones with Girls Aloud
"Crazy Stupid Love" 2014 1 Cheryl featuring Tinie Tempah
"I Don't Care" 1
Chicago United States "If You Leave Me Now" 1976 3
Chicane England "Don't Give Up" 2000 1 Chicane featuring Bryan Adams
Chico Wales "It's Chico Time" 2006 2
Chicory Tip England "Son of My Father" 1972 3
Chip England "Oopsy Daisy" 2009 1 Chipmunk
The Christians England "Ferry 'Cross the Mersey" 1989 3 Gerry Marsden, Paul McCartney, Holly Johnson, The Christians and Stock Aitken Waterman
Christie England "Yellow River" 1970 1
Tony Christie England "(Is This the Way to) Amarillo" 2005 7 Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay, biggest selling single of 2005
Chrome England "Dance wiv Me" 2008 4 Dizzee Rascal featuring Calvin Harris and Chrome
"Holiday" 2009 1 Dizzee Rascal featuring Chrome
Ciara United States "Goodies" 2005 1 Ciara featuring Petey Pablo
Eric Clapton England "Love Can Build a Bridge" 1995 1 Cher, Chrissie Hynde and Neneh Cherry with Eric Clapton
The Dave Clark Five England "Glad All Over" 1964 2
Petula Clark England "Sailor" 1961 1
"This Is My Song" 1967 2
Kelly Clarkson United States "My Life Would Suck Without You" 2009 1
The Clash England "Should I Stay or Should I Go" 1991 2
Clean Bandit England "Rather Be" 2014 4 Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne
"Rockabye" 2016 9 Clean Bandit featuring Sean Paul and Anne-Marie, 2016's Christmas number one
"Symphony" 2017 1 Clean Bandit featuring Zara Larsson
"Solo" 2018 1 Clean Bandit featuring Demi Lovato
Rosemary Clooney United States "This Ole House" 1954 1
"Mambo Italiano" 1955 3
Eddie Cochran United States "Three Steps to Heaven" 1960 2 Posthumous number one
Joe Cocker England "With a Little Help from My Friends" 1968 1
Alma Cogan England "Dreamboat" 1955 2
Coldplay England "Viva la Vida" 2008 1
"Paradise" 2012 1
Dave and Ansell Collins Jamaica "Double Barrel" 1971 2
Phil Collins England "You Can't Hurry Love" 1983 2
"Easy Lover" 1985 4 Philip Bailey and Phil Collins
"A Groovy Kind of Love" 1988 2
Color Me Badd United States "I Wanna Sex You Up" 1991 3
Commodores United States "Three Times a Lady" 1978 5
The Communards England "Don't Leave Me This Way" 1986 4 The Communards featuring Sarah Jane Morris, biggest selling single of 1986
Perry Como United States "Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes" 1953 5
"Magic Moments" 1958 8
Billy Connolly Scotland "D.I.V.O.R.C.E." 1975 1
Russ Conway England "Side Saddle" 1959 4
"Roulette" 2
Coolio United States "Gangsta's Paradise" 1995 2 Coolio featuring L.V.
Bradley Cooper United States "Shallow" 2018 2 Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
James Corden England "Shout" 2010 2 Shout for England featuring Dizzee Rascal and James Corden
Don Cornell United States "Hold My Hand" 1954 5
Cornershop England "Brimful of Asha" 1998 1 Remixed by Fatboy Slim
The Corrs Ireland "Breathless" 2000 1
Joel Corry England "Head & Heart" 2020 6 Joel Corry and MNEK
Cover Drive Barbados "Twilight" 2012 1
Julie Covington England "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" 1977 1 400th number one
Floyd Cramer United States "On the Rebound" 1961 1
Crazy Frog Sweden "Axel F" 2005 4
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown England "Fire" 1968 1
Creedence Clearwater Revival United States "Bad Moon Rising" 1969 3
The Crickets United States "That'll Be the Day" 1957 3
The Crowd "You'll Never Walk Alone" 1985 2
Taio Cruz England "Break Your Heart" 2009 3
"Dynamite" 2010 1
Culture Beat Germany "Mr. Vain" 1993 4
Culture Club England "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me" 1982 3
"Karma Chameleon" 1983 6 Biggest selling single of 1983
Miley Cyrus United States "We Can't Stop" 2013 1
"Wrecking Ball" 1
"Flowers" 2023 10 Biggest selling single of 2023

D

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Ms D England "Heatwave" 2012 2 Wiley featuring Ms D, also provides uncredited vocals on Chip's "Oopsy Daisy"
Rui da Silva Portugal "Touch Me" 2001 1 Rui da Silva featuring Cassandra
DaBaby United States "Rockstar" 2020 6 DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch
Daft Punk France "Get Lucky" 2013 4 Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers
Vic Damone United States "On the Street Where You Live" 1958 2
Dana Ireland "All Kinds of Everything" 1970 2
Dappy England "No Regrets" 2011 1 Has another number one with N-Dubz
Bobby Darin United States "Dream Lover" 1959 4
"Mack the Knife" 2
Darius Scotland "Colourblind" 2002 2
Dave England "Funky Friday" 2018 1 Dave featuring Fredo
"Starlight" 2022 4
"Sprinter" 2023 10 Dave and Central Cee
Craig David England "Fill Me In" 2000 1
"7 Days" 1
Windsor Davies England "Whispering Grass" 1975 3 Windsor Davies and Don Estelle
The Spencer Davis Group England "Keep On Running" 1966 1
"Somebody Help Me" 2
Doris Day United States "Secret Love" 1954 9 Biggest selling single of 1954
"Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)" 1956 6
DCUP Australia "We No Speak Americano" 2010 1 Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP
Chris de Burgh England "The Lady in Red" 1986 3
Dead or Alive England "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" 1985 2
Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich England "The Legend of Xanadu" 1968 1
Kiki Dee England "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" 1976 6 Elton John and Kiki Dee
Deep Blue Something United States "Breakfast at Tiffany's" 1996 1
Desmond Dekker Jamaica "Israelites" 1969 1 Desmond Dekker and The Aces
Chaka Demus & Pliers Jamaica "Twist and Shout" 1994 2 700th number one single
John Denver United States "Annie's Song" 1974 1
Jason Derulo United States "In My Head" 2010 1
"Don't Wanna Go Home" 2011 2
"Talk Dirty" 2013 2 Jason Derulo featuring 2 Chainz
"Want to Want Me" 2015 4
"Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)" 2020 3 Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo
Destiny's Child United States "Independent Women Part I" 2000 1
"Survivor" 2001 1
The Detroit Spinners United States "Working My Way Back to You – Forgive Me Girl" 1980 2
Dev United States "She Makes Me Wanna" 2011 1 JLS featuring Dev
Dexys Midnight Runners England "Geno" 1980 2
"Come On Eileen" 1982 4 Biggest selling single of 1982
Tony Di Bart England "The Real Thing" 1994 1
Jim Diamond Scotland "I Should Have Known Better" 1984 1
Barbara Dickson Scotland "I Know Him So Well" 1985 4 Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson
Celine Dion Canada "Think Twice" 1995 7
"My Heart Will Go On" 1998 2
Iann Dior United States "Mood" 2020 4 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior
Dizzee Rascal England "Dance wiv Me" 2008 4 Dizzee Rascal featuring Calvin Harris and Chrome
"Bonkers" 2009 2 Dizzee Rascal and Armand van Helden
"Holiday" 1 Dizzee Rascal featuring Chrome
"Dirtee Disco" 2010 1
"Shout" 2 Shout for England featuring Dizzee Rascal and James Corden
Do Netherlands "Heaven" 2002 1 DJ Sammy and Yanou featuring Do
Doctor and the Medics England "Spirit in the Sky" 1986 3
Dr. Hook United States "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman" 1979 3
Ken Dodd England "Tears" 1965 5 Biggest selling single of 1965
Doja Cat United States "Paint the Town Red" 2023 5
Joe Dolce United States "Shaddap You Face" 1981 3
Lonnie Donegan England "Cumberland Gap" 1957 5
"Gamblin' Man" / "Puttin' On the Style" 2
"My Old Man's a Dustman" 1960 4
Jason Donovan Australia "Especially for You" 1989 3 Kylie and Jason
"Too Many Broken Hearts" 2
"Sealed with a Kiss" 2
"Any Dream Will Do" 1991 2
Doop Netherlands "Doop" 1994 3
Carl Douglas Jamaica "Kung Fu Fighting" 1974 3
Craig Douglas England "Only Sixteen" 1959 4
Drake Canada "What's My Name?" 2011 1 Rihanna featuring Drake
"One Dance" 2016 15 Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla, biggest selling single of 2016
"God's Plan" 2018 9
"Nice for What" 1
"In My Feelings" 4
"Toosie Slide" 2020 1
D:Ream Northern Ireland "Things Can Only Get Better" 1994 4
The Dream Weavers United States "It's Almost Tomorrow" 1956 3
Duffy Wales "Mercy" 2008 5
Duke Dumont England "Need U (100%)" 2013 2 Duke Dumont featuring A*M*E
"I Got U" 2014 1 Duke Dumont featuring Jax Jones
Dunblane Scotland "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" 1996 1
Clive Dunn England "Grandad" 1971 3
Duran Duran England "Is There Something I Should Know?" 1983 2
"The Reflex" 1984 4
Ian Dury and the Blockheads England "Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick" 1979 1
Dvbbs Canada "Tsunami (Jump)" 2014 1 Dvbbs and Borgeous Featuring Tinie Tempah

E

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Eamon United States "Fuck It (I Don't Want You Back)" 2004 4
East 17 England "Stay Another Day" 1994 5 1994's Christmas number one
Edison Lighthouse England "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)" 1970 5
Dave Edmunds Wales "I Hear You Knocking" 1970 6 1970's Christmas number one
Tommy Edwards United States "It's All in the Game" 1958 3
Eiffel 65 Italy "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" 1999 3
Billie Eilish United States "No Time to Die" 2020 1
"What Was I Made For?" 2023 1
Electric Light Orchestra England "Xanadu" 1980 2 Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra
Missy Elliott United States "I Want You Back" 1998 1 Mel B featuring Missy Elliott, also provides uncredited vocals on 2001's "Lady Marmalade"
Sophie Ellis-Bextor England "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)" 2000 1 Spiller (lead vocals by Sophie Ellis-Bextor)
Eminem United States "The Real Slim Shady" 2000 1 His single "Love the Way You Lie" featuring Rihanna was the biggest selling single of 2010, despite only reaching number two on the weekly chart
"Stan" 1
"Without Me" 2002 1
"Lose Yourself" 1
"Just Lose It" 2004 1
"Like Toy Soldiers" 2005 1
"Smack That" 2006 1 Akon featuring Eminem
"The Monster" 2013 1 Eminem featuring Rihanna
"River" 2018 1 Eminem featuring Ed Sheeran
"Godzilla" 2020 1 Eminem featuring Juice Wrld
England World Cup Squad England "Back Home" 1970 3
"World in Motion" 1990 2 Englandneworder
Enigma Germany "Sadeness (Part I)" 1991 1
Enya Ireland "Orinoco Flow" 1988 3
"I Don't Wanna Know" 2004 2 Mario Winans featuring Enya and P. Diddy
The Equals England "Baby, Come Back" 1968 3
Erasure England Abba-esque 1992 5
David Essex England "Gonna Make You a Star" 1974 3
"Hold Me Close" 1975 3
Estelle England "American Boy" 2008 4 Estelle featuring Kanye West
Don Estelle England "Whispering Grass" 1975 3 Windsor Davies and Don Estelle
Eternal England "I Wanna Be the Only One" 1997 1 Eternal featuring BeBe Winans
Europe Sweden "The Final Countdown" 1986 2
Eurythmics England "There Must Be an Angel (Playing with My Heart)" 1985 1
Evanescence United States "Bring Me to Life" 2003 4
Faith Evans United States "I'll Be Missing You" 1997 6 Puff Daddy and Faith Evans featuring 112
Nathan Evans Scotland "Wellerman" 2021 2 Nathan Evans, 220 Kid and Billen Ted
Sian Evans Wales "Louder" 2011 1 DJ Fresh featuring Sian Evans
The Everly Brothers United States "All I Have to Do Is Dream" / "Claudette" 1958 7
"Cathy's Clown" 1960 7
"Walk Right Back" / "Ebony Eyes" 1961 3
"Temptation" 2
Example England "Changed the Way You Kiss Me" 2011 2
"Stay Awake" 1
Ella Eyre England "Waiting All Night" 2013 1 Rudimental featuring Ella Eyre
George Ezra England "Shotgun" 2018 4

F

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Fairground Attraction England "Perfect" 1988 1
Adam Faith England "What Do You Want?" 1959 3
"Poor Me" 1960 2
Paloma Faith England "Changing" 2014 1 Sigma featuring Paloma Faith
Falco Austria "Rock Me Amadeus" 1986 1
Georgie Fame England "Yeh, Yeh" 1965 2 Georgie Fame and the Blue Flames
"Get Away" 1966 1
"The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde" 1968 1
Far East Movement United States "Get Up (Rattle)" 2013 2 Bingo Players featuring Far East Movement
Chris Farlowe England "Out of Time" 1966 1
Fatboy Slim England "Praise You" 1999 1 Has other number ones with The Housemartins and Beats International
Fatman Scoop United States "Be Faithful" 2003 2
Rhenzy Feliz United States "We Don't Talk About Bruno" 2022 7 Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero and Stephanie Beatriz
Fergie United States "Gettin' Over You" 2010 1 David Guetta and Chris Willis featuring Fergie and LMFAO, has more number ones with the Black Eyed Peas
Ferry Aid "Let It Be" 1987 3
The Firm England "Star Trekkin'" 1987 2
Eddie Fisher United States "Outside of Heaven" 1953 1
"I'm Walking Behind You" 1 Eddie Fisher featuring Sally Sweetland
Five England "Keep On Movin'" 1999 1
"We Will Rock You" 2000 1 Five and Queen
"Let's Dance" 2001 2
Fleetwood Mac England / United States "Albatross" 1969 1
Flo Rida United States "Right Round" 2009 1 Flo Rida featuring Kesha
Bad Boys" 1 Alexandra Burke featuring Flo Rida
"Club Can't Handle Me" 2010 1 Flo Rida featuring David Guetta
"Good Feeling" 2012 1
"Troublemaker" 2 Olly Murs featuring Flo Rida
The Floaters United States "Float On" 1977 1
Florence and the Machine England "Spectrum (Say My Name)" 2012 3 Remixed by Calvin Harris
The Flying Pickets England "Only You" 1983 5 1983's Christmas number one
Luis Fonsi Puerto Rico "Despacito" 2017 11 Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
Emile Ford British Windward Islands "What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?" 1959 6 Emile Ford and the Checkmates, 1959's Christmas number one
Tennessee Ernie Ford United States "Give Me Your Word" 1955 7
"Sixteen Tons" 1956 4
Foreigner England / United States "I Want to Know What Love Is" 1985 3
The Foundations England "Baby Now That I've Found You" 1967 2
The Four Pennies England "Juliet" 1964 1
The Four Seasons United States "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)" 1976 2
Four Tops United States "Reach Out I'll Be There" 1966 3
Cass Fox England "Touch Me" 2001 1 Rui da Silva featuring Cassandra
Fragma Germany "Toca's Miracle" 2000 2
Connie Francis United States "Who's Sorry Now?" 1958 6
"Stupid Cupid" / "Carolina Moon" 6
Frankee United States "F.U.R.B. (Fuck You Right Back)" 2004 3
Frankie Goes to Hollywood England "Relax" 1984 5
"Two Tribes" 9
"The Power of Love" 1
Aretha Franklin United States "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" 1987 2 Aretha Franklin and George Michael
Fredo England "Funky Friday" 2018 1 Dave featuring Fredo
DJ Fresh England "Louder" 2011 1 DJ Fresh featuring Sian Evans
"Hot Right Now" 2012 1 DJ Fresh featuring Rita Ora
Fugees United States / Haiti "Killing Me Softly" 1996 5 Biggest selling single of 1996
"Ready or Not" 2
Fun United States "We Are Young" 2012 1 Fun featuring Janelle Monáe
Nelly Furtado Canada "Maneater" 2006 3
"Give It to Me" 2007 1 Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake

G

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Gina G Australia "Ooh Aah... Just a Little Bit" 1996 1
Gabrielle England "Dreams" 1993 3
"Rise" 2000 2
Lady Gaga United States "Just Dance" 2009 3 Lady Gaga featuring Colby O'Donis
"Poker Face" 3 Biggest selling single of 2009
"Bad Romance" 2
"Telephone" 2010 2 Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé
"Shallow" 2018 2 Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper
"Rain on Me" 2020 1 Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande
Serge Gainsbourg France "Je t'aime... moi non plus" 1969 1 Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin
Carolina Gaitán Colombia "We Don't Talk About Bruno" 2022 7 Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero and Stephanie Beatriz
Boris Gardiner Jamaica "I Want to Wake Up with You" 1986 3
Art Garfunkel United States "I Only Have Eyes for You" 1975 2 Has another number one as part of Simon & Garfunkel
"Bright Eyes" 1979 6 1979's biggest-selling single
Siedah Garrett United States "I Just Can't Stop Loving You" 1987 2 Michael Jackson with Siedah Garrett
Martin Garrix Netherlands "Animals" 2013 1
Barbara Gaskin England "It's My Party" 1981 4 Dave Stewart with Barbara Gaskin
Gareth Gates England "Unchained Melody" 2002 4
"Anyone of Us (Stupid Mistake)" 3
"The Long and Winding Road" / "Suspicious Minds" 2 Will Young and Gareth Gates / Gareth Gates
"Spirit in the Sky" 2003 2 Gareth Gates featuring The Kumars
Marvin Gaye United States "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" 1969 3
Gayle United States "ABCDEFU" 2022 1
Gloria Gaynor United States "I Will Survive" 1979 4
Bobbie Gentry United States "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" 1969 1
Gerry and the Pacemakers England "How Do You Do It?" 1963 3
"I Like It" 4
"You'll Never Walk Alone" 4
Robin Gibb England "(Barry) Islands in the Stream" 2009 1 Vanessa Jenkins and Bryn West featuring Tom Jones and Robin Gibb, has other number ones with the Bee Gees
Girls Aloud England / Ireland "Sound of the Underground" 2002 4 2002's Christmas number one
"I'll Stand by You" 2004 2
"Walk This Way" 2007 1 Sugababes vs. Girls Aloud
"The Promise" 2008 1
Gary Glitter England "I'm the Leader of the Gang (I Am)" 1973 4
"I Love You Love Me Love" 4
"Always Yours" 1974 1
Jess Glynne England "Rather Be" 2014 4 Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne
"My Love" 1 Route 94 featuring Jess Glynne
"Hold My Hand" 2015 3
"Not Letting Go" 1 Tinie Tempah featuring Jess Glynne
"Don't Be So Hard on Yourself" 1
"These Days" 2018 1 Rudimental featuring Jess Glynne, Macklemore and Dan Caplen
"I'll Be There" 1
Gnarls Barkley United States "Crazy" 2006 9 Biggest selling single of 2006
Goombay Dance Band Germany "Seven Tears" 1982 3
GoonRock United States "Party Rock Anthem" 2011 4 LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock
Gorillaz England "Dare" 2005 1 Features uncredited vocals from Shaun Ryder
Gotye Belgium / Australia "Somebody That I Used to Know" 2012 5 Biggest selling single of 2012
Ellie Goulding England "Burn" 2013 3
"Love Me Like You Do" 2015 4
"River" 2019 1
"Miracle" 2023 8 Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding
Kenya Grace England "Strangers" 2023 3
Ariana Grande United States "Problem" 2014 1 Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azalea, first number one with streaming data included
"Bang Bang" 1 Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
"Thank U, Next" 2018 6
"7 Rings" 2019 4
"Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" 1
"Rain on Me" 2020 1 Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande
"Positions" 6
Eddy Grant Guyana / England "I Don't Wanna Dance" 1982 3 Has another number one with The Equals
CeeLo Green United States "Fuck You" 2010 2 Has another number one with Gnarls Barkley
Professor Green England "Read All About It" 2011 2 Professor Green featuring Emeli Sandé
Norman Greenbaum United States "Spirit in the Sky" 1970 2
Diane Guerrero United States "We Don't Talk About Bruno" 2022 7 Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero and Stephanie Beatriz
David Guetta France "When Love Takes Over" 2009 1 David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland
"Sexy Bitch" 1 David Guetta featuring Akon
"Gettin' Over You" 2010 1 David Guetta and Chris Willis featuring Fergie and LMFAO
"Club Can't Handle Me" 1 Flo Rida featuring David Guetta
"Titanium" 2012 1 David Guetta featuring Sia
"Lovers on the Sun" 2014 1 David Guetta featuring Sam Martin
"I'm Good (Blue)" 2022 1 David Guetta and Bebe Rexha
Gunna United States "Lemonade" 2020 1 Internet Money featuring Gunna, Don Toliver and Nav

H

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Ben Haenow England "Something I Need" 2014 1 2014's Christmas number one
Hale and Pace England "The Stonk" 1991 1 Hale and Pace and the Stonkers
Bill Haley & His Comets United States "Rock Around the Clock" 1955 5 Biggest selling single of the 1950s decade
Geri Halliwell England "Mi Chico Latino" 1999 1 Has other number ones with the Spice Girls
"Lift Me Up" 1
"Bag It Up" 2000 1
"It's Raining Men" 2001 2
Halsey United States "Closer" 2016 4 The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
"Eastside" 2018 1 Benny Blanco, Halsey and Khalid
Hanson United States "MMMBop" 1997 3
Paul Hardcastle England "19" 1985 5
Duane Harden United States "You Don't Know Me" 1999 1 Armand van Helden featuring Duane Harden
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel England "Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)" 1975 2
Jack Harlow United States "Lovin On Me" 2023 3
Calvin Harris Scotland "Dance wiv Me" 2008 4 Dizzee Rascal featuring Calvin Harris and Chrome
"I'm Not Alone" 2009 2
"We Found Love" 2011 6 Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris
"Sweet Nothing" 2012 1 Calvin Harris featuring Florence Welch
"Under Control" 2013 1 Calvin Harris and Alesso featuring Hurts
"Summer" 2014 1
"Blame" 1 Calvin Harris featuring John Newman
"Feels" 2017 1 Calvin Harris featuring Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big Sean
"One Kiss" 2018 8 Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa
"Promises" 6 Calvin Harris and Sam Smith
"Miracle" 2023 8 Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding
Jet Harris England "Diamonds" 1963 3 Jet Harris and Tony Meehan, has more number ones with The Shadows
Rolf Harris Australia "Two Little Boys" 1969 6 1969's Christmas number one
George Harrison England "My Sweet Lord" 1971 5 Biggest-selling single of 1971
"My Sweet Lord" (reissue) 2002 1 Posthumous number one, has more number ones with The Beatles
Chesney Hawkes England "The One and Only" 1991 5
Hear'Say England "Pure and Simple" 2001 3
"The Way to Your Love" 1
Oliver Heldens Netherlands "Gecko (Overdrive)" 2014 1 Oliver Heldens and Becky Hill, the last single to be number one based on paid-for sales alone.
Helping Haiti "Everybody Hurts" 2010 2
Ella Henderson England "Ghost" 2014 2
Jimi Hendrix United States "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" 1970 1 Posthumous number one
Herman's Hermits England "I'm Into Something Good" 1964 2
The Highwaymen United States "Michael" 1961 1
Becky Hill England "Gecko (Overdrive)" 2014 1 Oliver Heldens and Becky Hill
Benny Hill England "Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West)" 1971 4 1971's Christmas number one
Keri Hilson United States "The Way I Are" 2007 2 Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson
Ronnie Hilton England "No Other Love" 1956 6
Michael Holliday England "The Story of My Life" 1958 2
"Starry Eyed" 1960 1
The Hollies England "I'm Alive" 1965 3
"He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" 1988 2
Buddy Holly United States "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" 1959 3 Posthumous number one, has another number one with The Crickets
The Honeycombs England "Have I the Right?" 1964 2
Mary Hopkin Wales "Those Were the Days" 1968 6
Hot Chocolate England "So You Win Again" 1977 3
The Housemartins England "Caravan of Love" 1986 1
Whitney Houston United States "Saving All My Love for You" 1985 2
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)" 1987 2
"One Moment in Time" 1988 2
"I Will Always Love You" 1992 10 1992's Christmas number one and biggest-selling single
The Human League England "Don't You Want Me" 1981 5 1981's Christmas number one and biggest-selling single
Engelbert Humperdinck England "Release Me" 1967 6 Biggest selling single of 1967
"The Last Waltz" 5
Tab Hunter United States "Young Love" 1957 7
Steve "Silk" Hurley United States "Jack Your Body" 1987 2
Hurts England "Under Control" 2013 1 Calvin Harris and Alesso featuring Hurts
Chrissie Hynde United States "I Got You Babe" 1985 1 UB40 and Chrissie Hynde, has another number one with Pretenders
"Love Can Build a Bridge" 1995 1 Cher, Chrissie Hynde and Neneh Cherry with Eric Clapton

I

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Icona Pop Sweden "I Love It" 2013 1 Icona Pop featuring Charli XCX
Frank Ifield England / Australia "I Remember You" 1962 7 Biggest selling single of 1962
"Lovesick Blues" 5
"The Wayward Wind" 1963 3
"Confessin'" 2
Enrique Iglesias Spain "Hero" 2002 4
Julio Iglesias Spain "Begin the Beguine (Volver a Empezar)" 1981 1
Internet Money United States "Lemonade" 2020 1 Internet Money featuring Gunna, Don Toliver and Nav
Interplanetary Criminal England "B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All)" 2022 2 Eliza Rose and Interplanetary Criminal
Iron Maiden England "Bring Your Daughter... to the Slaughter" 1990 2
Iyaz British Virgin Islands "Replay" 2010 2

J

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Jessie J England "Price Tag" 2011 2 Jessie J featuring B.o.B
"Domino" 2012 2
"Bang Bang" 2014 1 Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
Ja Rule United States "Wonderful" 2004 1 Ja Rule featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti
Terry Jacks Canada "Seasons in the Sun" 1974 4
Leon Jackson Scotland "When You Believe" 2007 3 2007's Christmas number one
Michael Jackson United States "One Day in Your Life" 1981 2 Has another number one with The Jacksons.
"Billie Jean" 1983 1
"I Just Can't Stop Loving You" 1987 2 Michael Jackson with Siedah Garrett
"Black or White" 1991 2
"You Are Not Alone" 1995 2
"Earth Song" 6 1995's Christmas number one
"Blood on the Dance Floor" 1997 1
The Jacksons United States "Show You the Way to Go" 1977 1
Jagged Edge United States "Nasty Girl" 2006 2 The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge and Avery Storm
Mick Jagger England "Dancing in the Street" 1985 4 David Bowie and Mick Jagger, has more number ones with The Rolling Stones.
The Jam England "Going Underground" / "Dreams of Children" 1980 3
"Start!" 1
"Town Called Malice" / "Precious" 1982 3
"Beat Surrender" 2
Tommy James and the Shondells United States "Mony Mony" 1968 3
Jamiroquai England "Deeper Underground" 1998 1
Jawsh 685 New Zealand "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)" 2020 3 Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo
Jay-Z United States "Crazy in Love" 2003 3 Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z
"Déjà Vu" 2006 1
"Umbrella" 2007 10 Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
"Run This Town" 2009 1 Jay-Z featuring Rihanna and Kanye West
DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince United States "Boom! Shake the Room" 1993 2
Wyclef Jean Haiti "Hips Don't Lie" 2006 5 Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, has more number ones with Fugees
Carly Rae Jepsen Canada "Call Me Maybe" 2012 4
Saint Jhn Guyana / United States "Roses" 2020 2 Remixed by Imanbek
Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers England "Swing the Mood" 1989 5
"That's What I Like" 3
"Let's Party" 1
JLS England "Beat Again" 2009 2
"Everybody in Love" 1
"The Club Is Alive" 2010 1
"Love You More" 1
"She Makes Me Wanna" 2011 1 JLS featuring Dev
"Wishing on a Star" 1 The X Factor Finalists 2011 featuring JLS and One Direction
Billy Joel United States "Uptown Girl" 1983 5
Elton John England "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" 1976 6 Elton John and Kiki Dee
"Sacrifice" / "Healing Hands" 1990 5
"Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" 1991 2 George Michael and Elton John
"Something About the Way You Look Tonight" / "Candle in the Wind 1997" 1997 5 Biggest selling single of 1997, the 1990s decade, and all time based on purchases alone
"Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" 2002 1 Blue featuring Elton John
"Are You Ready for Love" 2003 1 Remixed by Ashley Beedle
"Ghetto Gospel" 2005 3 2Pac featuring Elton John
"Cold Heart (Pnau remix)" 2021 1 Elton John and Dua Lipa
Merry Christmas" 3 Ed Sheeran and Elton John
"Sausage Rolls for Everyone" 1 LadBaby featuring Ed Sheeran and Elton John
Holly Johnson England "Ferry 'Cross the Mersey" 1989 3 Gerry Marsden, Paul McCartney, Holly Johnson, The Christians and Stock Aitken Waterman, has more number ones with Frankie Goes to Hollywood
The Johnston Brothers England "Hernando's Hideaway" 1955 2
Jax Jones England "I Got U" 2014 1 Duke Dumont featuring Jax Jones
Jimmy Jones United States "Good Timin'" 1960 3
Ruth Jones Wales "(Barry) Islands in the Stream" 2009 1 Vanessa Jenkins and Bryn West featuring Tom Jones and Robin Gibb
Tom Jones Wales "It's Not Unusual" 1965 1
"Green, Green Grass of Home" 1966 7 1966's Christmas number one and biggest selling single
"(Barry) Islands in the Stream" 2009 1 Vanessa Jenkins and Bryn West featuring Tom Jones and Robin Gibb
Juice Wrld United States "Godzilla" 2020 1 Eminem featuring Juice Wrld, posthumous number one
Gary Jules United States "Mad World" 2003 3 Michael Andrews featuring Gary Jules
Junkie XL Netherlands "A Little Less Conversation" 2002 4 Elvis vs. JXL
The Justice Collective "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" 2012 1 2012's Christmas number one

K

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Noah Kahan United States "Stick Season" 2024 7
Kaiser Chiefs England "Ruby" 2007 1
Kajagoogoo England "Too Shy" 1983 2
Kalin Twins United States "When" 1958 5
Kitty Kallen United States "Little Things Mean a Lot" 1954 1
Eden Kane England "Well I Ask You" 1961 1
Peter Kay England "(Is This the Way to) Amarillo" 2005 7 Tony Christie featuring Peter Kay
"I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" 2007 3 The Proclaimers featuring Brian Potter and Andy Pipkin
"The Official BBC Children in Need Medley" 2009 2 Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band
KC and the Sunshine Band United States "Give It Up" 1983 3
KDA England "Turn the Music Louder (Rumble)" 2015 1 KDA featuring Tinie Tempah and Katy B
Ronan Keating Ireland "When You Say Nothing at All" 1999 2 Has other number ones with Boyzone
"Life Is a Rollercoaster" 2000 1
"If Tomorrow Never Comes" 2002 1
Jerry Keller United States "Here Comes Summer" 1959 1
R. Kelly United States "I Believe I Can Fly" 1997 3
"Ignition" 2003 4
"Wonderful" 2004 1 Ja Rule featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti
Kesha United States "Right Round" 2009 1 Flo Rida featuring Kesha
"We R Who We R" 2011 1
"Timber" 2014 1 Pitbull featuring Kesha
Las Ketchup Spain "The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)" 2002 1
DJ Khaled United States "I'm the One" 2017 1 DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne
"Wild Thoughts" 1 DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller
Khalid United States "Eastside" 2018 1 Benny Blanco, Halsey and Khalid
"Beautiful People" 2019 1 Ed Sheeran featuring Khalid
Wiz Khalifa United States "Payphone" 2012 2 Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa
"See You Again" 2015 2 Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
Chaka Khan United States "I Feel for You" 1984 3
Kid Rock United States "All Summer Long" 2008 1
Johnny Kidd and the Pirates England "Shakin' All Over" 1960 1
Nicole Kidman Australia "Somethin' Stupid" 2001 3 Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman, 2001's Christmas number one
Kiesza Canada "Hideaway" 2014 1
Kimbra New Zealand "Somebody That I Used to Know" 2012 5 Gotye featuring Kimbra
Ben E. King United States "Stand by Me" 1987 3
Kings of Leon United States "Sex on Fire" 2008 3
Sean Kingston Jamaica / United States "Beautiful Girls" 2007 4
The Kinks England "You Really Got Me" 1964 2
"Tired of Waiting for You" 1965 1
"Sunny Afternoon" 1966 2
Fern Kinney United States "Together We Are Beautiful" 1980 1
Kleerup Sweden "With Every Heartbeat" 2007 1 Robyn with Kleerup
The KLF England "Doctorin' the Tardis" 1988 1 The Timelords
"3 a.m. Eternal" 1991 2
Kraftwerk Germany "The Model" / "Computer Love" 1982 1
Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas England "Bad to Me" 1963 3
"Little Children" 1964 2
Lenny Kravitz United States "Fly Away" 1999 1
The Kumars England "Spirit in the Sky" 2003 2 Gareth Gates featuring the Kumars
Josh Kumra England "Don't Go" 2011 1 Wretch 32 featuring Josh Kumra
KWS England "Please Don't Go" 1992 5
Kyla England "One Dance" 2016 15 Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla

L

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Labrinth England "Beneath Your Beautiful" 2012 1 Labrinth featuring Emeli Sandé, also provides uncredited vocals on "Pass Out" by Tinie Tempah
LadBaby England "We Built This City" 2018 1 2018's Christmas number one
"I Love Sausage Rolls" 2019 1 2019's Christmas number one
"Don't Stop Me Eatin'" 2020 1 2020's Christmas number one
"Sausage Rolls for Everyone" 2021 1 LadBaby featuring Ed Sheeran and Elton John, 2021's Christmas number one
"Food Aid" 2022 1 2022's Christmas number one, features uncredited vocals from Martin Lewis
Frankie Laine United States "I Believe" 1953 18 Biggest selling single of 1953
"Hey Joe" 2
"Answer Me" 8 1953's Christmas number one
"A Woman in Love" 1956 4
Zara Larsson Sweden "Symphony" 2017 1 Clean Bandit featuring Zara Larsson
Fedde Le Grand Netherlands "Put Your Hands Up for Detroit" 2006 1
John Legend United States "Lay Me Down" 2015 2 Sam Smith featuring John Legend
John Lennon England "(Just Like) Starting Over" 1980 1 Posthumous number ones, has more number ones with The Beatles
"Imagine" 1981 4
"Woman" 2
Jerry Lee Lewis United States "Great Balls of Fire" 1958 2
Leona Lewis England "A Moment Like This" 2006 4 2006's Christmas number one
"Bleeding Love" 2007 7 Biggest selling single of 2007
"Run" 2008 2
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Choir England "A Bridge over You" 2015 1 2015's Christmas number one
John Leyton England "Johnny Remember Me" 1961 4
LF System Scotland "Afraid to Feel" 2022 8
Liberty X England / Ireland "Just a Little" 2002 1
Lieutenant Pigeon England "Mouldy Old Dough" 1972 4
The Lightning Seeds England "Three Lions" 1996 3 Baddiel, Skinner and The Lightning Seeds
"3 Lions '98" 1998 3
Lil Dicky United States "Freaky Friday" 2018 1 Lil Dicky featuring Chris Brown, features uncredited cameos from Ed Sheeran, DJ Khaled and Kendall Jenner
Lil Jon United States "Yeah!" 2004 2 Usher featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris
Lil' Kim United States "Lady Marmalade" 2001 1 Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya and Pink
Lil Nas X United States "Old Town Road" 2019 2 Remix featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
"Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" 2021 5
Lil Wayne United States "I'm the One" 2017 1 DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne
Lilly Wood and the Prick France "Prayer in C" 2014 2 Lilly Wood and Robin Schulz
Limp Bizkit United States "Rollin'" 2001 2
Dua Lipa England "New Rules" 2017 2
"One Kiss" 2018 8 Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa, biggest selling single of 2018
"Cold Heart (Pnau remix)" 2021 1 Elton John and Dua Lipa
"Dance the Night" 2023 1
Little Mix England "Cannonball" 2011 1
"Wings" 2012 1
"Black Magic" 2015 3
"Shout Out to My Ex" 2016 3
"Sweet Melody" 2021 1
BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge Allstars "Times Like These" 2020 1
Livin' Joy Italy "Dreamer" 1995 1
LL Cool J United States "Ain't Nobody" 1997 1
Cher Lloyd England "Swagger Jagger" 2011 1
LMC England "Take Me to the Clouds Above" 2004 2 LMC vs. U2
LMFAO United States "Gettin' Over You" 2010 1 David Guetta and Chris Willis featuring Fergie and LMFAO
"Party Rock Anthem" 2011 4 LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett and GoonRock
Los Lobos United States "La Bamba" 1987 2
Johnny Logan Ireland "What's Another Year" 1980 2
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes United States "Never Be the Same Again" 2000 1 Melanie C featuring Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes
Jennifer Lopez United States "Love Don't Cost a Thing" 2001 1
"Get Right" 2005 1
"On the Floor" 2011 2 Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull
Lorde New Zealand "Royals" 2013 1
Lost Frequencies Belgium "Are You with Me" 2015 1 Last song to be number one when the chart was revealed on Sunday.[1]
Pixie Lott England "Mama Do" 2009 1
"Boys and Girls" 1
"All About Tonight" 2011 1
Demi Lovato United States "Solo" 2018 1 Clean Bandit featuring Demi Lovato
Love Affair England "Everlasting Love" 1968 2
Matt Lucas England "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" 2007 3 The Proclaimers featuring Brian Potter and Andy Pipkin
Ludacris United States "Yeah!" 2004 2 Usher featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris
Baz Luhrmann Australia "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" 1999 1
Lukas Graham Denmark "7 Years" 2016 5
Lulu Scotland "Relight My Fire" 1993 2 Take That featuring Lulu
L.V. United States "Gangsta's Paradise" 1995 2 Coolio featuring L.V.
Vera Lynn England "My Son, My Son" 1954 2

M

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Macklemore United States "These Days" 2018 1 Rudimental featuring Jess Glynne, Macklemore and Dan Caplen, has another number one as part of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis United States "Thrift Shop" 2013 1 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz
Madison Avenue Australia "Don't Call Me Baby" 2000 1
Madness England "House of Fun" 1982 2
Madonna United States "Into the Groove" 1985 4
"Papa Don't Preach" 1986 3
"True Blue" 1
"La Isla Bonita" 1987 2
"Who's That Girl" 1
"Like a Prayer" 1989 3
"Vogue" 1990 4
"Frozen" 1998 1
"American Pie" 2000 1
"Music" 1
"Hung Up" 2005 3
"Sorry" 2006 1
"4 Minutes" 2008 4 Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake
Magic! Canada "Rude" 2014 1
Major Lazer United States "Cold Water" 2016 5 Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber and
Gareth Malone England "Wherever You Are" 2011 1 Military Wives with Gareth Malone, 2011's Christmas number one
"Wake Me Up" 2014 1 Gareth Malone's All-Star Choir
Post Malone United States "Rockstar" 2017 4 Post Malone featuring 21 Savage
Manchester United F.C. England "Come On You Reds" 1994 2
Manfred Mann England "Do Wah Diddy Diddy" 1964 2
"Pretty Flamingo" 1966 3
"Mighty Quinn" 1968 2
The Manhattan Transfer United States "Chanson D'Amour" 1977 3
Manic Street Preachers Wales "If You Tolerate This Your Children Will Be Next" 1998 1
"The Masses Against the Classes" 2000 1
Mantovani Italy "The Song from Moulin Rouge" 1953 1
"Cara Mia" 1954 10 David Whitfield with Mantovani and his Orchestra
The Marcels United States "Blue Moon" 1961 2
Kelly Marie Scotland "Feels Like I'm in Love" 1980 2
Marmalade Scotland "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" 1969 3
Maroon 5 United States "Payphone" 2012 2 Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa
MARRS England "Pump Up the Volume" 1987 2
Bruno Mars United States "Nothin' on You" 2010 1 B.o.B featuring Bruno Mars
"Just the Way You Are" 2
"Grenade" 2011 2
"The Lazy Song" 1
"Uptown Funk" 2014 7 Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars
Gerry Marsden England "Ferry 'Cross the Mersey" 1989 3 Gerry Marsden, Paul McCartney, Holly Johnson, The Christians and Stock Aitken Waterman, has more number ones with Gerry and the Pacemakers
Lena Martell Scotland "One Day at a Time" 1979 3
Dean Martin United States "Memories Are Made of This" 1956 4
John Martin Sweden "Don't You Worry Child" 2012 1 Swedish House Mafia featuring John Martin
Ricky Martin Puerto Rico "Livin' la Vida Loca" 1999 3
Sam Martin United States "Lovers on the Sun" 2014 1 David Guetta featuring Sam Martin
Al Martino United States "Here in My Heart" 1952 9 First ever number one
Hank Marvin England "Living Doll" 1986 3 Cliff Richard and The Young Ones featuring Hank Marvin, has more number ones with The Shadows
Lee Marvin United States "Wand'rin' Star" 1970 3
The Mash United States "Theme from M*A*S*H (Suicide Is Painless)" 1980 3
Johnny Mathis United States "When a Child Is Born (Soleado)" 1976 3 1976's Christmas number one
Matthews Southern Comfort England "Woodstock" 1970 3
Ava Max United States "Sweet but Psycho" 2018 4
Paul McCartney England "Ebony and Ivory" 1982 3 Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder
"Pipes of Peace" 1984 2 Has more number ones with The Beatles and Wings
"Ferry 'Cross the Mersey" 1989 3 Gerry Marsden, Paul McCartney, Holly Johnson, The Christians and Stock Aitken Waterman
George McCrae United States "Rock Your Baby" 1974 3
Martine McCutcheon England "Perfect Moment" 1999 2
Joe McElderry England "The Climb" 2009 1
Brian McFadden Ireland "Real to Me" 2004 1 Has more number ones with Westlife
McFly England "5 Colours in Her Hair" 2004 2
"Obviously" 1
"All About You" / "You've Got a Friend" 2005 1
"I'll Be OK" 1
"Don't Stop Me Now" / "Please, Please" 2006 1
"Star Girl" 1
"Baby's Coming Back" / "Transylvania" 2007 1
Tim McGraw United States "Over and Over" 2005 1 Nelly featuring Tim McGraw
Maria McKee United States "Show Me Heaven" 1990 4
Scott McKenzie United States "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" 1967 4
Don McLean United States "Vincent" 1972 2
"Crying" 1980 3
Meat Loaf United States "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" 1993 7 Biggest selling single of 1993
Meck England "Thunder in My Heart Again" 2006 2 Meck featuring Leo Sayer
Glenn Medeiros United States "Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You" 1988 4
Tony Meehan England "Diamonds" 1963 3 Jet Harris and Tony Meehan, has more number ones with The Shadows
Megan Thee Stallion United States "WAP" 2020 3 Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion
Mel and Kim England "Respectable" 1987 1
Katie Melua Georgia / England "What a Wonderful World" 2007 1 Eva Cassidy and Katie Melua
Men at Work Australia "Down Under" 1983 3
Shawn Mendes Canada "Stitches" 2016 2
"Señorita" 2019 6 Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz Netherlands "Now You're Gone" 2008 5 Basshunter featuring DJ Mental Theo's Bazzheadz
Freddie Mercury England "Living on My Own" 1993 2 Remixed version, posthumous number one, has more number ones with Queen
George Michael England "Careless Whisper" 1984 3 Has more number ones with Wham!
"A Different Corner" 1986 3
"I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" 1987 2 Aretha Franklin and George Michael
"Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" 1991 2 George Michael and Elton John
Five Live 1993 3 George Michael and Queen with Lisa Stansfield
"Jesus to a Child" 1996 1
"Fastlove" 3
Michelle Scotland "All This Time" 2004 3
Middle of the Road Scotland "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" 1971 5
Mika England "Grace Kelly" 2007 5
Military Wives England "Wherever You Are" 2011 1 Military Wives with Gareth Malone, 2011's Christmas number one
Roger Miller United States "King of the Road" 1965 1
Steve Miller Band United States "The Joker" 1990 2
Russ Millions England "Body" 2021 3 Tion Wayne and Russ Millions, remix featuring ArrDee, Bugzy Malone, Darkoo, Fivio Foreign, Buni, E1 and ZT
Nicki Minaj Trinidad and Tobago "Bang Bang" 2014 1 Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj
Kylie Minogue Australia "I Should Be So Lucky" 1988 5
"Especially for You" 1989 3 Kylie and Jason
"Hand on Your Heart" 1
"Tears on My Pillow" 1990 1
"Spinning Around" 2000 1
"Can't Get You Out of My Head" 2001 4
"Slow" 2003 1
Mint Royale England "Singin' in the Rain" 2008 2
The Miracles United States "The Tears of a Clown" 1970 1 Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
Guy Mitchell United States "She Wears Red Feathers" 1953 4
"Look at That Girl" 6
"Singing the Blues" 1957 3
"Rock-a-Billy" 1
MNEK England "Head & Heart" 2020 6 Joel Corry and MNEK
Denmark "Cold Water" 2016 5 Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber and MØ
Modjo France "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)" 2000 2
Janelle Monáe United States "We Are Young" 2012 1 Fun featuring Janelle Monáe
The Monkees United States "I'm a Believer" 1967 4
Hugo Montenegro United States "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" 1968 4
The Moody Blues England "Go Now" 1965 1
Captain Tom Moore England "You'll Never Walk Alone" 2020 1 Michael Ball and Captain Tom Moore
Jane Morgan United States "The Day the Rains Came" 1959 1
Laza Morgan United States / Jamaica "Start Without You" 2010 2 Alexandra Burke featuring Laza Morgan
Sarah Jane Morris England "Don't Leave Me This Way" 1986 4 The Communards featuring Sarah Jane Morris
Mark Morrison England "Return of the Mack" 1996 2
The Move England "Blackberry Way" 1969 1
Mud England "Tiger Feet" 1974 4 Biggest selling single of 1974
"Lonely This Christmas" 4 1974's Christmas number one
"Oh Boy" 1975 2
Mungo Jerry England "In the Summertime" 1970 7 Biggest selling single of 1970
"Baby Jump" 1971 2
Ruby Murray Northern Ireland "Softly, Softly" 1955 3
Olly Murs England "Please Don't Let Me Go" 2010 1
"Heart Skips a Beat" 2011 1 Olly Murs featuring Rizzle Kicks
"Dance with Me Tonight" 1
"Troublemaker" 2012 2 Olly Murs featuring Flo Rida
Musical Youth Jamaica / England "Pass the Dutchie" 1982 3
My Chemical Romance United States "Welcome to the Black Parade" 2006 2
Mya United States "Lady Marmalade" 2001 1 Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya and Pink

N

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Jimmy Nail England "Ain't No Doubt" 1992 3
Johnny Nash United States "Tears on My Pillow" 1975 1
Naughty Boy England "La La La" 2013 1 Naughty Boy featuring Sam Smith
Nav Canada "Lemonade" 2020 1 Internet Money featuring Gunna, Don Toliver and Nav
Nayer United States "Give Me Everything" 2011 3 Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer
N-Dubz England "Number 1" 2009 3 Tinchy Stryder featuring N-Dubz
Nelly United States "Dilemma" 2002 2 Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland
"My Place" / "Flap Your Wings" 2004 1
"Over and Over" 2005 1 Nelly featuring Tim McGraw
"Nasty Girl" 2006 2 The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge and Avery Storm
Phyllis Nelson United States "Move Closer" 1985 1
Nena Germany "99 Red Balloons" 1984 3
Nero England "Promises" 2011 1
Jason Nevins United States "It's Like That" 1998 6 Run-DMC vs. Jason Nevins
New Edition United States "Candy Girl" 1983 1
New Kids on the Block United States "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" 1989 3
"Hangin' Tough" 1990 2
New Order England "World in Motion" 1990 2 Englandneworder
The New Seekers England "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony)" 1972 4
"You Won't Find Another Fool Like Me" 1974 1
Anthony Newley England "Why" 1960 4
"Do You Mind" 1 100th number one
John Newman England "Feel the Love" 2012 1 Rudimental featuring John Newman
"Love Me Again" 2013 1
"Blame" 2014 1 Calvin Harris featuring John Newman
Olivia Newton-John England / Australia "You're the One That I Want" 1978 9 John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
"Summer Nights" 1978 7
"Xanadu" 1980 2 Olivia Newton-John and Electric Light Orchestra
Ne-Yo United States "So Sick" 2006 1
"Closer" 2008 1
"Beautiful Monster" 2010 1
"Give Me Everything" 2011 3 Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer
"Let Me Love You (Until You Learn to Love Yourself)" 2012 1
Nico & Vinz Norway "Am I Wrong" 2014 2
Nicole Germany "A Little Peace" 1982 2 500th number one
Nilsson United States "Without You" 1972 5
Nizlopi England "JCB" 2005 1
No Doubt United States "Don't Speak" 1997 3
Sak Noel Spain "Loca People" 2011 1
The Notorious B.I.G. United States "Nasty Girl" 2006 2 The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge and Avery Storm, posthumous number one
Gary Numan England "Cars" 1979 1 Has another number one with Tubeway Army

O

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Oasis England "Some Might Say" 1995 1
"Don't Look Back in Anger" 1996 1
"D'You Know What I Mean?" 1997 1
"All Around the World" 1998 1
"Go Let It Out" 2000 1
"The Hindu Times" 2002 1
"Lyla" 2005 1
"The Importance of Being Idle" 1
Billy Ocean Trinidad and Tobago / England "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going" 1986 4
Des O'Connor England "I Pretend" 1968 1
Sinéad O'Connor Ireland "Nothing Compares 2 U" 1990 4
Colby O'Donis United States "Just Dance" 2009 3 Lady Gaga featuring Colby O'Donis
Odyssey United States "Use It Up and Wear It Out" 1980 2
Esther & Abi Ofarim Israel "Cinderella Rockefella" 1968 3
The Offspring United States "Pretty Fly (for a White Guy)" 1999 1
Mr. Oizo France "Flat Beat" 1999 2
Olive England "You're Not Alone" 1997 2
Omi Jamaica "Cheerleader" 2015 4 Remixed by Felix Jaehn
One Direction England / Ireland "What Makes You Beautiful" 2011 1
"Wishing on a Star" 1 The X Factor Finalists 2011 featuring JLS and One Direction
"Little Things" 2012 1
"One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)" 2013 1
"Drag Me Down" 2015 1
OneRepublic United States "Counting Stars" 2013 2
Rita Ora England "Hot Right Now" 2012 1 DJ Fresh featuring Rita Ora
"R.I.P" 2 Rita Ora featuring Tinie Tempah
"How We Do (Party)" 1
"I Will Never Let You Down" 2014 1
Roy Orbison United States "Only the Lonely" 1960 2
"It's Over" 1964 2
"Oh, Pretty Woman" 3
Tony Orlando and Dawn United States "Knock Three Times" 1971 5 Dawn
"Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" 1973 4 1973's biggest selling single
Orson United States "No Tomorrow" 2006 1
Kelly Osbourne England "Changes" 2003 1 Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne England "Changes" 2003 1 Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne
Donny Osmond United States "Puppy Love" 1972 5 Has another number one with The Osmonds
"The Twelfth of Never" 1973 1
"Young Love" 4
Jimmy Osmond United States "Long Haired Lover from Liverpool" 1972 5 1972's Christmas number one. Has another number one with The Osmonds
The Osmonds United States "Love Me for a Reason" 1974 3
Gilbert O'Sullivan Ireland "Clair" 1972 2
"Get Down" 1973 2
DJ Ötzi Austria "Hey Baby" 2001 1
The Outhere Brothers United States "Don't Stop (Wiggle Wiggle)" 1995 1
"Boom Boom Boom" 4
The Overlanders England "Michelle" 1966 3
Owl City United States "Fireflies" 2010 3
Oxide & Neutrino England "Bound 4 da Reload (Casualty)" 2000 1 Have another number one with So Solid Crew

P

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
P. Diddy United States "I'll Be Missing You" 1997 6 Puff Daddy and Faith Evans featuring 112
"I Don't Wanna Know" 2004 2 Mario Winans featuring Enya and P. Diddy
"Nasty Girl" 2006 2 The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge and Avery Storm
Petey Pablo United States "Goodies" 2005 1 Ciara featuring Petey Pablo
Elaine Paige England "I Know Him So Well" 1985 4 Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson
Paper Lace England "Billy Don't Be a Hero" 1974 3
Simon Park Orchestra England "Eye Level" 1973 4
Partners in Kryme United States "Turtle Power!" 1990 4
Sean Paul Jamaica "Breathe" 2003 4 Blu Cantrell featuring Sean Paul
"What About Us" 2013 1 The Saturdays featuring Sean Paul
"Rockabye" 2016 9 Clean Bandit featuring Sean Paul and Anne-Marie
Freda Payne United States "Band of Gold" 1970 6
Katy Perry United States "I Kissed a Girl" 2008 5
"California Gurls" 2010 2 Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg
"Part of Me" 2012 1
"Roar" 2013 2
"Feels" 2017 1 Calvin Harris featuring Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big Sean
Pet Shop Boys England "West End Girls" 1986 2
"It's a Sin" 1987 3
"Always on My Mind" 4 1987's Christmas number one
"Heart" 1988 3
Peter and Gordon England "A World Without Love" 1964 2
Peters and Lee England "Welcome Home" 1973 1
Kim Petras Germany "Unholy" 2022 4 Sam Smith and Kim Petras
DJ Pied Piper and the Masters of Ceremonies England "Do You Really Like It?" 2001 1
Pilot Scotland "January" 1975 3
Pink United States "Lady Marmalade" 2001 1 Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya and Pink
"Just Like a Pill" 2002 1
"So What" 2008 3
Pink Floyd England "Another Brick in the Wall" 1979 5 1979's Christmas number one
Billie Piper England "Because We Want To" 1998 1 Billie
"Girlfriend" 1
"Day and Night" 2000 1
Pitbull United States "On the Floor" 2011 2 Jennifer Lopez featuring Pitbull
"Give Me Everything" 3 Pitbull featuring Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer
"Timber" 2014 1 Pitbull featuring Kesha
Gene Pitney United States "Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart" 1989 4 Marc Almond featuring Gene Pitney
Rachel Platten United States "Fight Song" 2015 1 1300th number one
The Platters United States "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" 1959 1
The Police England "Message in a Bottle" 1979 3
"Walking on the Moon" 1
"Don't Stand So Close to Me" 1980 4 Biggest selling single of 1980
"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic" 1981 1
"Every Breath You Take" 1983 4
Mike Posner United States "I Took a Pill in Ibiza" 2016 4 Remixed by Seeb
Pérez Prado Cuba "Cherry Pink (and Apple Blossom White)" 1955 2
Elvis Presley United States "All Shook Up" 1957 7
"Jailhouse Rock" 1958 3 Biggest selling single of 1958
"One Night" / "I Got Stung" 1959 3
"A Fool Such as I" / "I Need Your Love Tonight" 5
"It's Now or Never" 1960 8 Biggest selling single of 1960
"Are You Lonesome Tonight?" 4
"Wooden Heart" 1961 6 Biggest selling single of 1961
"Surrender" 4
"(Marie's the Name) His Latest Flame" / "Little Sister" 4
"Can't Help Falling in Love" / "Rock-A-Hula Baby" 1962 4
"Good Luck Charm" 5
"She's Not You" 3
"Return to Sender" 3 1962's Christmas number one
"(You're the) Devil in Disguise" 1963 1
"Crying in the Chapel" 1965 2
"The Wonder of You" 1970 6
"Way Down" 1977 5 Posthumous number one
"A Little Less Conversation" 2002 4 Elvis vs. JXL, posthumous number one
"Jailhouse Rock" (reissue) 2005 1 Posthumous number one
"One Night" / "I Got Stung" (reissue) 1 1000th number one, posthumous number one
"It's Now or Never" (reissue) 1 Posthumous number one
Billy Preston United States "Get Back" 1969 6 The Beatles with Billy Preston
Johnny Preston United States "Running Bear" 1960 2
Pretenders England / United States "Brass in Pocket" 1980 2
Prince United States "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World" 1994 2
Mr. Probz Netherlands "Waves" 2014 2 Remixed by Robin Schulz
The Proclaimers Scotland "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" 2007 3 The Proclaimers featuring Brian Potter and Andy Pipkin
Procol Harum England "A Whiter Shade of Pale" 1967 6
The Prodigy England "Firestarter" 1996 3
"Breathe" 2
Eric Prydz Sweden "Call on Me" 2004 5
Psy South Korea "Gangnam Style" 2012 1
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap United States "Young Girl" 1968 4
Pussycat Netherlands "Mississippi" 1976 4
The Pussycat Dolls United States "Don't Cha" 2005 3 The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes
"Stickwitu" 2
Charlie Puth United States "See You Again" 2015 2 Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
"Marvin Gaye" 1 Charlie Puth featuring Meghan Trainor

Q

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Suzi Quatro United States "Can the Can" 1973 1
"Devil Gate Drive" 1974 2
Quavo United States "I'm the One" 2017 1 DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne
Queen England "Bohemian Rhapsody" 1975 9 1975's Christmas number one
"Under Pressure" 1981 2 Queen and David Bowie
"Innuendo" 1991 1
"Bohemian Rhapsody" / "These Are the Days of Our Lives" 5 1991's Christmas number one
Five Live 1993 3 George Michael and Queen with Lisa Stansfield
"We Will Rock You" 2000 1 Five and Queen

R

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Rage Against the Machine United States "Killing in the Name" 2009 1 2009's Christmas number one
Marvin Rainwater United States "Whole Lotta Woman" 1958 3
Johnnie Ray United States "Such a Night" 1954 1
"Just Walkin' in the Rain" 1956 7 1956's Christmas number one
"Yes Tonight Josephine" 1957 3
Raye England "Escapism" 2023 1 Raye featuring 070 Shake
Rayvon Barbados "Angel" 2001 3 Shaggy featuring Rayvon
Razorlight England "America" 2006 1
The Real Thing England "You to Me Are Everything" 1976 3
Redman United States "Dirrty" 2002 2 Christina Aguilera featuring Redman
Rednex Sweden "Cotton Eye Joe" 1995 3
Jim Reeves United States "Distant Drums" 1966 5 Posthumous number one
Vic Reeves England "Dizzy" 1991 2 Vic Reeves and The Wonder Stuff
Renée and Renato England / Italy "Save Your Love" 1982 4 1982's Christmas number one
Bebe Rexha United States "I'm Good (Blue)" 2022 1 David Guetta and Bebe Rexha
Busta Rhymes United States "Don't Cha" 2005 3 The Pussycat Dolls featuring Busta Rhymes
Roddy Ricch United States "Rockstar" 2020 6 DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch
Cliff Richard England "Living Doll" 1959 6 Biggest selling single of 1959
"Travellin' Light" 5
"Please Don't Tease" 1960 3
"I Love You" 2 1960's Christmas number one
"The Young Ones" 1962 6
"The Next Time" / "Bachelor Boy" 1963 3
"Summer Holiday" 3
"The Minute You're Gone" 1965 1
"Congratulations" 1968 2
"We Don't Talk Anymore" 1979 4
"Living Doll" 1986 3 Cliff Richard and The Young Ones featuring Hank Marvin
"Mistletoe and Wine" 1988 4 1988's Christmas number one and biggest selling single
"Saviour's Day" 1990 1 1990's Christmas number one
"The Millennium Prayer" 1999 3
Wendy Richard England "Come Outside" 1962 2 Mike Sarne featuring Wendy Richard
Lionel Richie United States "Hello" 1984 6 Has another number one with the Commodores
Right Said Fred England "Deeply Dippy" 1992 3
The Righteous Brothers United States "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" 1965 2
"Unchained Melody" 1990 4 Biggest selling single of 1990
Rihanna Barbados "Umbrella" 2007 10 Rihanna featuring Jay-Z
"Take a Bow" 2008 2
"Run This Town" 2009 1 Jay-Z featuring Rihanna and Kanye West
"Only Girl (In the World)" 2010 2
"What's My Name?" 2011 1 Rihanna featuring Drake
"We Found Love" 6 Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris
"Diamonds" 2012 1
"The Monster" 2013 1 Eminem featuring Rihanna
"Wild Thoughts" 2017 1 DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller
RikRok Jamaica / England "It Wasn't Me" 2001 1 Shaggy featuring RikRok
LeAnn Rimes United States "Can't Fight the Moonlight" 2000 1
Rixton England "Me and My Broken Heart" 2014 1
Rizzle Kicks England "Heart Skips a Beat" 2011 1 Olly Murs featuring Rizzle Kicks
Smokey Robinson United States "Being with You" 1981 2 Has another number one with The Miracles
Robson & Jerome England "Unchained Melody" / "White Cliffs of Dover" 1995 7 Biggest selling single of 1995
"I Believe" / "Up on the Roof" 4
"What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" / "Saturday Night at the Movies" / "You'll Never Walk Alone" 1996 2
Robyn Sweden "With Every Heartbeat" 2007 1 Robyn with Kleerup
Lord Rockingham's XI England "Hoots Mon" 1958 3
Nile Rodgers United States "Get Lucky" 2013 4 Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers
Olivia Rodrigo United States "Drivers License" 2021 9
"Good 4 U" 5
"Vampire" 2023 1
Tommy Roe United States "Dizzy" 1969 1
Kenny Rogers United States "Lucille" 1977 1
"Coward of the County" 1980 2
Roll Deep England "Good Times" 2010 3
"Green Light" 1
The Rolling Stones England "It's All Over Now" 1964 1
"Little Red Rooster" 1
"The Last Time" 1965 3
"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" 2
"Get Off of My Cloud" 3
"Paint It Black" 1966 1
"Jumpin' Jack Flash" 1968 2
"Honky Tonk Women" 1969 5
Nicky Romero Netherlands "I Could Be the One" 2013 1 Avicii vs. Nicky Romero
Mark Ronson England "Uptown Funk" 2014 7 Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars, biggest selling single of 2015
Room 5 Italy "Make Luv" 2003 4 Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham
Eliza Rose England "B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them All)" 2022 2 Eliza Rose and Interplanetary Criminal, 1400th number one single
Diana Ross United States "I'm Still Waiting" 1971 4 Has another number one with The Supremes
"Chain Reaction" 1986 3
Demis Roussos Greece The Roussos Phenomenon 1976 1
Route 94 England "My Love" 2014 1 Route 94 featuring Jess Glynne
La Roux England "Bulletproof" 2009 1
Kelly Rowland United States "Dilemma" 2002 2 Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland, has more number ones with Destiny's Child
"When Love Takes Over" 2009 1 David Guetta featuring Kelly Rowland
Roxy Music England "Jealous Guy" 1981 2
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Scotland "Amazing Grace" 1972 5 Biggest selling single of 1972
Lita Roza England "(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?" 1953 1
The Rubettes England "Sugar Baby Love" 1974 4
Rudimental England "Feel the Love" 2012 1 Rudimental featuring John Newman
"Waiting All Night" 2013 1 Rudimental featuring Ella Eyre
"These Days" 2018 1 Rudimental featuring Jess Glynne, Macklemore and Dan Caplen
Run-DMC United States "It's Like That" 1998 6 Run-DMC vs. Jason Nevins
Jennifer Rush United States "The Power of Love" 1985 5 Biggest selling single of 1985

S

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
S Club 7 England "Bring It All Back" 1999 1
"Never Had a Dream Come True" 2000 1
"Don't Stop Movin'" 2001 2
"Have You Ever" 1
Sam & Mark England "With a Little Help from My Friends" 2004 1
Sam and the Womp England / Netherlands "Bom Bom" 2012 1
DJ Sammy Spain "Heaven" 2002 1 DJ Sammy and Yanou featuring Do
Roger Sanchez United States "Another Chance" 2001 1
Emeli Sandé Scotland "Read All About It" 2011 2 Professor Green featuring Emeli Sandé
"Beneath Your Beautiful" 2012 1 Labrinth featuring Emeli Sandé
Mike Sarne England "Come Outside" 1962 2 Mike Sarne featuring Wendy Richard
Peter Sarstedt England "Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)?" 1969 4
The Saturdays England / Ireland "What About Us" 2013 1 The Saturdays featuring Sean Paul
Telly Savalas United States "If" 1975 2
Leo Sayer England "When I Need You" 1977 3
"Thunder in My Heart Again" 2006 2 Meck featuring Leo Sayer
The Scaffold England "Lily the Pink" 1968 4 1968's Christmas number one
Nicole Scherzinger United States "Don't Hold Your Breath" 2011 1 Has more number ones with The Pussycat Dolls
Robin Schulz Germany "Prayer in C" 2014 2 Lilly Wood and Robin Schulz
Scissor Sisters United States "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'" 2006 4
Scouting for Girls England "This Ain't a Love Song" 2010 2
The Script Ireland "Hall of Fame" 2012 2 The Script featuring will.i.am
The Searchers England "Sweets for My Sweet" 1963 2
"Needles and Pins" 1964 3
"Don't Throw Your Love Away" 2
Secondcity United States / England "I Wanna Feel" 2014 1
The Seekers Australia "I'll Never Find Another You" 1965 2
"The Carnival Is Over" 3
Captain Sensible England "Happy Talk" 1982 2
S'Express England "Theme from S'Express" 1988 2
The Shadows England "Apache" 1960 5 Have more number ones as Cliff Richard's backing band
"Kon-Tiki" 1961 1
"Wonderful Land" 1962 8
"Dance On!" 1963 1
"Foot Tapper" 1
Shaggy Jamaica "Oh Carolina" 1993 2
"Boombastic" 1995 1
"It Wasn't Me" 2001 1 Shaggy featuring RikRok, biggest selling single of 2001
"Angel" 3 Shaggy featuring Rayvon
Shakespears Sister England "Stay" 1992 8
Shakin' Stevens Wales "This Ole House" 1981 3
"Green Door" 4
"Oh Julie" 1982 1
"Merry Christmas Everyone" 1985 2 1985's Christmas number one
Shakira Colombia "Hips Don't Lie" 2006 5 Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean
"Beautiful Liar" 2007 3 Beyoncé and Shakira, remixed by Freemasons
The Shamen Scotland "Ebeneezer Goode" 1992 4
Shanks & Bigfoot England "Sweet Like Chocolate" 1999 2
Del Shannon United States "Runaway" 1961 3
The Shapeshifters England "Lola's Theme" 2004 1
Helen Shapiro England "You Don't Know" 1961 3
"Walkin' Back to Happiness" 3
Feargal Sharkey Northern Ireland "A Good Heart" 1985 2
Sandie Shaw England "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me" 1964 3
"Long Live Love" 1965 3
"Puppet on a String" 1967 3
Ed Sheeran England "Sing" 2014 1
"Thinking Out Loud" 2
"Shape of You" 2017 14 Biggest selling single of 2017, the 2010s decade, and all time including streaming data
"Perfect" 6 2017's Christmas number one
"River" 2018 1 Eminem featuring Ed Sheeran
"I Don't Care" 2019 8 Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber
"Beautiful People" 1 Ed Sheeran featuring Khalid
"Take Me Back to London" 5 Ed Sheeran featuring Stormzy, remix featuring Jaykae and Aitch
"Own It" 2020 3 Stormzy featuring Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy
"Bad Habits" 2021 11 Biggest selling single of 2021
"Shivers" 4
"Merry Christmas" 3 Ed Sheeran and Elton John
"Sausage Rolls for Everyone" 1 LadBaby featuring Ed Sheeran and Elton John
"Eyes Closed" 2023 1
Anne Shelton England "Lay Down Your Arms" 1956 4
Shout for England England "Shout" 2010 2 Shout for England featuring Dizzee Rascal and James Corden
Showaddywaddy England "Under the Moon of Love" 1976 3
Sia Australia "Titanium" 2012 1 David Guetta featuring Sia
Sigala England "Easy Love" 2015 1
Sigma England "Nobody to Love" 2014 1
"Changing" 1 Sigma featuring Paloma Faith
Simon & Garfunkel United States "Bridge over Troubled Water" 1970 3
Eva Simons Netherlands "This Is Love" 2012 1 will.i.am featuring Eva Simons
Simple Minds Scotland "Belfast Child" 1989 2
Simply Red England "Fairground" 1995 4
The Simpsons United States "Do the Bartman" 1991 3
Frank Sinatra United States "Three Coins in the Fountain" 1954 3
"Strangers in the Night" 1966 3
"Somethin' Stupid" 1967 2 Frank and Nancy Sinatra
Nancy Sinatra United States "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" 1966 4
"Somethin' Stupid" 1967 2 Frank and Nancy Sinatra
Sister Sledge United States "Frankie" 1985 4
Frank Skinner England "Three Lions" 1996 3 Baddiel, Skinner and The Lightning Seeds
"3 Lions '98'" 1998 3
Slade England "Coz I Luv You" 1971 4
"Take Me Bak 'Ome" 1972 1
"Mama Weer All Crazee Now" 3
"Cum On Feel the Noize" 1973 4
"Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me" 3
"Merry Xmas Everybody" 5 1973's Christmas number one
Slik Scotland "Forever and Ever" 1976 1
Small Faces England "All or Nothing" 1966 1
Sam Smith England "La La La" 2013 1 Naughty Boy featuring Sam Smith
"Money on My Mind" 2014 1
"Stay with Me" 1
"Lay Me Down" 2015 2 Sam Smith featuring John Legend
"Writing's on the Wall" 1
"Too Good at Goodbyes" 2017 3
"Promises" 2018 6 Calvin Harris and Sam Smith
"Unholy" 2022 4 Sam Smith and Kim Petras
Will Smith United States "Men in Black" 1997 4 Has another number one as part of DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
Snap! Germany "The Power" 1990 2
"Rhythm Is a Dancer" 1992 6
David Sneddon Scotland "Stop Living the Lie" 2003 2
Snoop Dogg United States "California Gurls" 2010 2 Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg
So Solid Crew England "21 Seconds" 2001 1
Soft Cell England "Tainted Love" 1981 2
Sonia England "You'll Never Stop Me Loving You" 1989 2
Sonique England "It Feels So Good" 2000 3
Sonny & Cher United States "I Got You Babe" 1965 2
David Soul United States "Don't Give Up On Us" 1977 4
"Silver Lady" 3
Soul II Soul England "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)" 1989 4
Spacedust England "Gym and Tonic" 1998 1
Spandau Ballet England "True" 1983 4
Britney Spears United States "...Baby One More Time" 1999 2 Biggest selling single of 1999
"Born to Make You Happy" 2000 1
"Oops!... I Did It Again" 1
"Toxic" 2004 1
"Everytime" 1
"Scream & Shout" 2013 2 will.i.am featuring Britney Spears
The Specials England Too Much Too Young – The Special A.K.A. Live! 1980 2 The Special A.K.A.
"Ghost Town" 1981 3
Spice Girls England "Wannabe" 1996 7
"Say You'll Be There" 2
"2 Become 1" 3 1996's Christmas number one
"Mama" / "Who Do You Think You Are" 1997 3
"Spice Up Your Life" 1
"Too Much" 2 1997's Christmas number one
"Viva Forever" 1998 2
"Goodbye" 1 1998's Christmas number one
"Holler" / "Let Love Lead the Way" 2000 1
Spiller Italy "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)" 2000 1 Spiller (lead vocals by Sophie Ellis-Bextor)
Spitting Image England "The Chicken Song" 1986 3
Dusty Springfield England "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" 1966 1
Jo Stafford United States "You Belong to Me" 1953 1
Lisa Stansfield England "All Around the World" 1989 2
Five Live 1993 3 George Michael and Queen with Lisa Stansfield
Alvin Stardust England "Jealous Mind" 1974 1
The Stargazers England "Broken Wings" 1953 1
"I See the Moon" 1954 6
"The Finger of Suspicion" 1955 3 Dickie Valentine with The Stargazers
Kay Starr United States "Comes A-Long A-Love" 1953 1
"Rock and Roll Waltz" 1956 1
Starship United States "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" 1987 4
Status Quo England "Down Down" 1975 1
Tommy Steele England "Singing the Blues" 1957 1
Steps England / Wales "Heartbeat" / "Tragedy" 1999 1
"Stomp" 2000 1
Stereophonics Wales "Dakota" 2005 1
Ray Stevens United States "The Streak" 1974 1
Dave Stewart England "It's My Party" 1981 4 Dave Stewart and Barbara Gaskin
Rod Stewart England "Maggie May" / "Reason to Believe" 1971 5
"You Wear It Well" 1972 1
"Sailing" 1975 4
"I Don't Want to Talk About It" / "The First Cut Is the Deepest" 1977 4 It is heavily rumoured that "God Save the Queen" by the Sex Pistols outsold this single on the week of the Queen's Silver Jubilee, however this was never recorded by any official chart
"Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" 1978 1
"Baby Jane" 1983 3
Stiltskin Scotland "Inside" 1994 1
Stock Aitken Waterman England "Ferry Cross the Mersey" 1989 3 Gerry Marsden, Paul McCartney, Holly Johnson, The Christians and Stock Aitken Waterman
Avery Storm United States "Nasty Girl" 2006 2 The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge and Avery Storm
Storm Queen United States "Look Right Through" 2013 1 Remixed by MK
Stormzy England "Vossi Bop" 2019 2
"Take Me Back to London" 5 Ed Sheeran featuring Stormzy, remix featuring Jaykae and Aitch
"Own It" 2020 3 Stormzy featuring Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy
The Streets England "Dry Your Eyes" 2004 1
Barbra Streisand United States "Woman in Love" 1980 3
Harry Styles England "Sign of the Times" 2017 1 Has more number ones with One Direction
"As It Was" 2022 10 Biggest-selling single of 2022
The Stylistics United States "Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)" 1975 3
Sugababes England "Freak Like Me" 2002 1
"Round Round" 1
"Hole in the Head" 2003 1
"Push the Button" 2005 3
"Walk This Way" 2007 1 Sugababes vs. Girls Aloud
"About You Now" 4
Donna Summer United States "I Feel Love" 1977 4
The Supremes United States "Baby Love" 1964 2
Survivor United States "Eye of the Tiger" 1982 4
Swedish House Mafia Sweden "Don't You Worry Child" 2012 1 Swedish House Mafia featuring John Martin
The Sweet England "Block Buster!" 1973 5
Sweet Sensation England "Sad Sweet Dreamer" 1974 1
Sally Sweetland United States "I'm Walking Behind You" 1953 1 Eddie Fisher featuring Sally Sweetland
Taylor Swift United States "Look What You Made Me Do" 2017 2
"Anti-Hero" 2022 6
"Is It Over Now?" 2023 1

T

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
T. Rex England "Hot Love" 1971 6
"Get It On" 4
"Telegram Sam" 1972 2
"Metal Guru" 4
Take That England "Pray" 1993 4
"Relight My Fire" 2 Take That featuring Lulu
"Babe" 1
"Everything Changes" 1994 2
"Sure" 2
"Back for Good" 1995 4
"Never Forget" 3
"How Deep Is Your Love" 1996 3
"Patience" 2006 4
"Shine" 2007 2
"Greatest Day" 2008 1
"These Days" 2014 1
The Tamperer featuring Maya Italy "Feel It" 1998 1
The Tams United States "Hey Girl Don't Bother Me" 1971 3
t.A.T.u. Russia "All the Things She Said" 2003 4
The Teenagers United States "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" 1956 3
Teletubbies England "Teletubbies say "Eh-oh!"" 1997 2
The Temperance Seven England "You're Driving Me Crazy" 1961 1
Robin Thicke United States "Blurred Lines" 2013 5 Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell, biggest selling single of 2013
Sandi Thom Scotland "I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair)" 2006 1
The Three Degrees United States "When Will I See You Again" 1974 2
Thunderclap Newman England "Something in the Air" 1969 3
T.I. United States "Blurred Lines" 2013 5 Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell
Tiffany United States "I Think We're Alone Now" 1988 3
Tight Fit England "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" 1982 3
Bryson Tiller United States "Wild Thoughts" 2017 1 DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller
Johnny Tillotson United States "Poetry in Motion" 1961 2
Timbaland United States "Give It to Me" 2007 1 Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake
"The Way I Are" 2 Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson
Justin Timberlake United States "SexyBack" 2006 1
"Give It to Me" 2007 1 Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake
"4 Minutes" 2008 4 Madonna featuring Justin Timberlake
"Mirrors" 2013 3 Also provides uncredited vocals on "Where is the Love?" by the Black Eyed Peas
Tinchy Stryder Ghana / England "Number 1" 2009 3 Tinchy Stryder featuring N-Dubz
"Never Leave You" 1 Tinchy Stryder featuring Amelle Berrabah
The Ting Tings England "That's Not My Name" 2008 1
Tinie Tempah England "Pass Out" 2010 2
"Written in the Stars" 1 Tinie Tempah featuring Eric Turner
"R.I.P" 2012 2 Rita Ora featuring Tinie Tempah
"Tsunami (Jump)" 2014 1 Dvbbs and Borgeous featuring Tinie Tempah
"Crazy Stupid Love" 1 Cheryl featuring Tinie Tempah
"Not Letting Go" 2015 1 Tinie Tempah featuring Jess Glynne
"Turn the Music Louder (Rumble)" 1 KDA featuring Tinie Tempah and Katy B
Cara Tivey England "She's Leaving Home" 1988 4 Billy Bragg featuring Cara Tivey
Don Toliver United States "Lemonade" 2020 1 Internet Money featuring Gunna, Don Toliver and Nav
Tomcraft Germany "Loneliness" 2003 1
Tones and I Australia "Dance Monkey" 2019 11
The Tornados England "Telstar" 1962 5
T'Pau England "China in Your Hand" 1987 5 600th number one single
Meghan Trainor United States "All About That Bass" 2014 4
"Marvin Gaye" 2015 1 Charlie Puth featuring Meghan Trainor
John Travolta United States "You're the One That I Want" 1978 9 John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
"Summer Nights" 7
The Tremeloes England "Do You Love Me" 1963 3 Brian Poole and the Tremeloes
"Silence Is Golden" 1967 3
Jackie Trent England "Where Are You Now" 1965 1
The Troggs England "With a Girl Like You" 1966 2
Tubeway Army England "Are "Friends" Electric?" 1979 4
Tulisa England "Young" 2012 1 Has another number one with N-Dubz
Eric Turner United States "Written in the Stars" 2010 1 Tinie Tempah featuring Eric Turner
Conway Twitty United States "It's Only Make Believe" 1958 5 1958's Christmas number one
Bonnie Tyler Wales "Total Eclipse of the Heart" 1983 2
The Tymes United States "Ms Grace" 1975 1
Typically Tropical England "Barbados" 1975 1

U

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
U2 Ireland "Desire" 1988 1
"The Fly" 1991 1
"Discothèque" 1997 1
"Beautiful Day" 2000 1
"Take Me to the Clouds Above" 2004 2 LMC vs. U2
"Vertigo" 1
"Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own" 2005 1
UB40 England "Red Red Wine" 1983 3
"I Got You Babe" 1985 1 UB40 and Chrissie Hynde
"(I Can't Help) Falling in Love With You" 1993 2
Unit 4 + 2 England "Concrete and Clay" 1965 1
Midge Ure Scotland "If I Was" 1985 1 Has another nunber one with Slik
USA for Africa "We Are the World" 1985 2
Usher United States "You Make Me Wanna..." 1998 1
"Yeah!" 2004 2 Usher featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris
"Burn" 2
"OMG" 2010 1 Usher featuring will.i.am

V

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Holly Valance Australia "Kiss Kiss" 2002 1
Ricky Valance Wales "Tell Laura I Love Her" 1960 3
Dickie Valentine England "The Finger of Suspicion" 1955 3 Dickie Valentine and The Stargazers
"Christmas Alphabet" 3 1955's Christmas number one
Armand van Helden United States "You Don't Know Me" 1999 1 Armand van Helden featuring Duane Harden
"Bonkers" 2009 2 Dizzee Rascal and Armand van Helden
Vanilla Ice United States "Ice Ice Baby" 1990 4
Various Artists "Perfect Day" 1997 3 Released as a BBC promotional film, then as a charity single for Children in Need.
Frankie Vaughan England "The Garden of Eden" 1957 3
"Tower Of Strength" 1961 4
Vengaboys Netherlands "Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!" 1999 1
"We're Going to Ibiza!" 1
The Verve England "The Drugs Don't Work" 1997 1
Diana Vickers England "Once" 2010 1
Village People United States "Y.M.C.A." 1978 3

W

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
The Walker Brothers United States "Make It Easy on Yourself" 1965 1
"The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" 1966 4
Wamdue Project United States "King of My Castle" 1999 1
The Wanted England / Ireland "All Time Low" 2010 1
"Glad You Came" 2011 2
Wanz United States "Thrift Shop" 2013 1 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz
Anita Ward United States "Ring My Bell" 1979 2
Shayne Ward England "That's My Goal" 2005 4 2005's Christmas number one
Tion Wayne England "Body" 2021 3 Tion Wayne and Russ Millions, remix featuring ArrDee, Bugzy Malone, Darkoo, Fivio Foreign, Buni, E1 and ZT
The Weeknd Canada "Blinding Lights" 2020 8 Biggest selling single of 2020
Florence Welch England "Sweet Nothing" 2012 1 Calvin Harris featuring Florence Welch, has another number one with Florence and the Machine
Kanye West United States "Stronger" 2007 2
"American Boy" 2008 4 Estelle featuring Kanye West
"Run This Town" 2009 1 Jay-Z featuring Rihanna and Kanye West
Westlife Ireland "Swear It Again" 1999 2
"If I Let You Go" 1
"Flying Without Wings" 1
"I Have a Dream" / "Seasons in the Sun" 4 1999's Christmas number one
"Fool Again" 2000 1
"Against All Odds" 2 Mariah Carey featuring Westlife
"My Love" 1
"Uptown Girl" 2001 1
"Queen of My Heart" 1
"World of Our Own" 2002 1
"Unbreakable" 1
"Mandy" 2003 1
"You Raise Me Up" 2005 2
"The Rose" 2006 1
Wet Wet Wet Scotland "With a Little Help from My Friends" 1988 4 Double A-Side with "She's Leaving Home" by Billy Bragg featuring Cara Tivey
"Goodnight Girl" 1992 4
"Love Is All Around" 1994 15 Biggest selling single of 1994
Wham! England "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" 1984 2
"Freedom" 3
"I'm Your Man" 1985 2
"The Edge of Heaven" 1986 2
"Last Christmas" 2021 7 2023's Christmas number one
Whigfield Denmark "Saturday Night" 1994 4
Barry White United States "You're the First, the Last, My Everything" 1974 2
White Town India / England "Your Woman" 1997 1
David Whitfield England "Answer Me" 1953 2
"Cara Mia" 1954 10 David Whitfield with Mantovani and his Orchestra
Slim Whitman United States "Rose Marie" 1955 11 Biggest selling single of 1955
Wiley England "Heatwave" 2012 2 Wiley featuring Ms D, has more number ones with Roll Deep
will.i.am United States "OMG" 2010 1 Usher featuring will.i.am
"This Is Love" 2012 1 will.i.am featuring Eva Simons
"Hall of Fame" 2 The Script featuring will.i.am
"Scream & Shout" 2013 2 will.i.am featuring Britney Spears
"It's My Birthday" 2014 1 will.i.am featuring Cody Wise, has other number ones with the Black Eyed Peas
Andy Williams United States "Butterfly" 1957 2
Danny Williams South Africa "Moon River" 1961 2 1961's Christmas number one
Deniece Williams United States "Free" 1977 2
Hayley Williams United States "Airplanes" 2010 1 B.o.B featuring Hayley Williams
Pharrell Williams United States "Get Lucky" 2013 4 Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers
"Blurred Lines" 5 Robin Thicke featuring T.I. and Pharrell
"Happy" 4 Biggest selling single of 2014
"Feels" 2017 1 Calvin Harris featuring Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry and Big Sean
Robbie Williams England "Millennium" 1998 1
"She's the One" / "It's Only Us" 1999 1
"Rock DJ" 2000 1
"Eternity" / "The Road to Mandalay" 2001 2
"Somethin' Stupid" 3 Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman, 2001's Christmas number one
"Radio" 2004 1
"Candy" 2012 2
Chris Willis United States "Gettin' Over You" 2010 1 David Guetta and Chris Willis featuring Fergie and LMFAO
Jackie Wilson United States "Reet Petite" 1986 4 Posthumous number one, 1986's Christmas number one
BeBe Winans United States "I Wanna Be the Only One" 1997 1 Eternal featuring BeBe Winans
Mario Winans United States "I Don't Wanna Know" 2004 2 Mario Winans featuring Enya and P. Diddy
Wings England / United States "Mull of Kintyre" / "Girls' School" 1977 9 Biggest selling single of 1977 and the 1970s decade, 1977's Christmas number one
St Winifred's School Choir England "There's No One Quite Like Grandma" 1980 2 1980's Christmas number one, Also provided backing vocals on "Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs" by Brian and Michael
Cody Wise United States "It's My Birthday" 2014 1 will.i.am featuring Cody Wise
Wizkid Nigeria "One Dance" 2016 15 Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla
Wizzard England "See My Baby Jive" 1973 4
"Angel Fingers" 1
Stevie Wonder United States "Ebony and Ivory" 1982 3 Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder
"I Just Called to Say I Love You" 1984 6
The Wonder Stuff England "Dizzy" 1991 2 Vic Reeves and The Wonder Stuff
Wretch 32 England "Don't Go" 2011 1 Wretch 32 featuring Josh Kumra
The Wurzels England "Combine Harvester" 1976 2
Tammy Wynette United States "Stand by Your Man" 1975 3

X

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
The X Factor Finalists 2008 "Hero" 2008 3
The X Factor Finalists 2009 "You Are Not Alone" 2009 1
The X Factor Finalists 2010 "Heroes" 2010 2
The X Factor Finalists 2011 "Wishing on a Star" 2011 1 The X Factor Finalists 2011 featuring JLS and One Direction
Charli XCX England "I Love It" 2013 1 Icona Pop featuring Charli XCX

Y

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Daddy Yankee Puerto Rico "Despacito" 2017 11 Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
Yanou Germany "Heaven" 2002 1 DJ Sammy and Yanou featuring Do, has another number one with Cascada
Yazz England "The Only Way Is Up" 1988 5 Yazz and the Plastic Population
Years & Years England "King" 2015 1
Yolanda Be Cool Australia "We No Speak Americano" 2010 1 Yolanda Be Cool and DCUP
Jimmy Young England "Unchained Melody" 1955 3
"The Man from Laramie" 4
Paul Young England "Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)" 1983 3
Will Young England "Anything is Possible" / "Evergreen" 2002 3 Biggest-selling single of 2002 and the 2000s decade
"Light My Fire 2
"The Long and Winding Road" 2 Will Young and Gareth Gates
"Leave Right Now" 2003 2
The Young Ones England "Living Doll" 1986 3 Cliff Richard and The Young Ones featuring Hank Marvin
Young Thug United States "Havana" 2017 5 Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug

Z

Back to top

Artist Country Number-one single(s) Year Weeks at #1 Notes
Zager and Evans United States "In the Year 2525" 1969 3
Zayn England "Pillowtalk" 2016 1 Has more number ones with One Direction
David Zowie England "House Every Weekend" 2015 1 First number one when the chart was revealed on Friday

See also

References

  1. ^ Moss, Liv (5 July 2015). "Lost Frequencies claims debut UK Number 1 with Are You With Me". Official Charts Company.