Complete UK Hit Singles by Graham Betts
The most detailed guide to every single and artist that has ever appeared in the UK Chart 100 Top 10s Hit Singles -- A--Z by Artist Hit Singles -- A--Z of song titles Sample entry: ELASTICA British rock group formed in London in 1993 by Justine Frischmann (born in Twickenham, Middlesex on 16/9/1969, guitar and vocals), Donna Matthews (born in Newport, Gwent on 2/12/1971, guitar), Justin Welch (born in Nuneaton, West Midlands on 4/12/1972, drums) and Annie Holland (born in Brighton, East Sussex on 26/8/1965, bass). They added Dave Bush (keyboards) in 1995, the same year Holland left and was replaced by Abby Travis. Travis later left and was replaced by Sheila Chipperfield (born on 17/6/1976). Frischmann had previously been rhythm guitarist with Suede. The group announced they were to disband in 2001. 12/02/1994 20 3 LINE UPFeatured in the 1995 film Mallrats. Deceptive BLUFF 004CD 22/10/1994 17 4 CONNECTION Deceptive BLUFF 010CD 25/02/1995 13 4 WAKING UP Deceptive BLUFF 011CD 24/06/2000 44 1 MAD DOG Deceptive BLUFF 077CD
This is the ultimate guide for every music lover who has ever wondered who has the best selling single ever, or who has been No1 more times than anyone else, or where Tears for Fears (or even 10cc) got there name, or who is left from T. Rex. Covering every single that has ever charted in the UK, with details on when released, top position, weeks in chart, awards, silver, gold or platinum, track title, label and catalogue number, this book also uniquely has short histories of EVERY band that has ever appeared in the charts, plus facts on where, when, why or by whom the track was written, or recorded or whatever is interesting about it. Organised A-Z by artist, with a full index of song titles.
Graham is currently A&R Manager at Pickwick records. He has held a number of prominent posts in the record business over the last 25 years and is regarded as the oracle by most of the industry. He spends every Monday updatting his records to cover the new UK chart and ensuring he knows more than anyone else about the new acts that have appeared. He is also a keen football supporter.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780007200764 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007200765 |
| Title | Complete UK Hit Singles |
| Author | Graham Betts |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2005-04-04 |
| Number of pages | 1056 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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