List of artists who reached number one on the UK singles chart
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).
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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
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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
5
Justin Bieber
Canada
"What Do You Mean? "
2015
5
"Sorry "
2
"Love Yourself "
6
"Cold Water "
2016
5
Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber and MØ
"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
2
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
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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
Sabrina Carpenter
United States
"Espresso "
2024
7
"Please Please Please "
5
"Taste "
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
Chase & Status
England
"Backbone "
2024
2
Chase & Status and Stormzy
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
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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
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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
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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
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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 MØ
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
"Fortnight "
2024
1
Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
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
MØ
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
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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
"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
"Backbone "
2024
2
Chase & Status and Stormzy
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
"Fortnight "
2024
1
Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
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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
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Wretch 32 featuring Josh Kumra
The Wurzels
England
"Combine Harvester "
1976
2
Tammy Wynette
United States
"Stand by Your Man "
1975
3
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