"How was that their highest charting single?"

its_steve116 · 18-05-2019 2:58am

Until 1996 the Prodigy's highest charter was "Everybody in the Place" which reached #2 in 1992 behind the reissue of Bohemian Rhapsody. "Out of Space" only reached #5 while "No Good (Start the Dance)" got to #4.

NewbridgeIR · 20-05-2019 8:23pm

its_steve116 wrote: »

Also, "Give Him a Ball and a Yard of Grass" was never released as a single.

Included on the Stupid Kid EP
Both it and Where's Me Jumper reached the dizzy heights of #67 in the UK.
Veronica was #69.

While Where's Me Jumper didn't come out until early 1992, Virgin Megastore were selling promo 10" copies from the end of November 1991. 10 ATHY 01P.

NewbridgeIR · 20-05-2019 8:29pm

Def Leppard's Hysteria (released August 1987) was massive with singles from it released into 1989.

But their biggest hit remains 1992's Let's Get Rocked which peaked at #2

its_steve116 · 25-05-2019 5:18pm

Billy Ray Cyrus is probably best-known for his 1992 monster hit "Achy Breaky Heart", which reached #3 in the UK, #2 in Ireland and #4 in his native US. However, will his recent chart topping collaboration "Old Town Road", with Lil' Nas X, be as well remembered in years to come? That song reached #1 in no fewer than 13 countries, including the three just mentioned!

its_steve116 · 31-05-2019 11:51am

The reformed Jonas Brothers only recently scored their first ever UK top 10 single with "Sucker". "SOS", "Burning Up", "Paranoid" and "Lovebug" all charted between #13 and #92.

its_steve116 · 02-06-2019 9:44am

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire dance music group Shades of Rhythm are best remembered for their 1991 rave anthem "Sounds of Eden", which peaked at #35 and has been heavily remade and remixed over the years in genres as diverse as garage and electro house. However, their highest charting single was the #16 hit "Extacy".

The J Stands for Jay · 02-06-2019 9:54am

joeguevara wrote: »

Prince only had 1 uk number 1 when alive and it wasn’t 1999.

Last Christmas by wham never made number 1 (at least while George was alive. Not sure after).

Bittersweet symphony one of the most iconic songs ever by the verve was kept at number 2 by puff daddy ( I think)

And most shocking of all, The Who,s my generation was kept off the top spot by the carnival is over. Disgraceful.

I have no idea of the chart positions, but it annoys me when a great artist's best known song is terrible compared to the rest of their output:

Prince: Most beautiful girl in the world
Stevie Wonder: I just called to say I love you.
Bjork: it's oh so quiet.

The J Stands for Jay · 02-06-2019 10:10am

MikeyTaylor wrote: »

They've had 2 UK number ones, the other being the much better remembered "Country House".

Another one for my list

its_steve116 · 02-06-2019 11:36pm

Buddy Holly's only UK #1 was not "Oh Boy" or "That'll Be the Day" but rather "It Doesn't Matter Anymore".

its_steve116 · 13-06-2019 12:27am

Big Country's highest charting single is "Look Away" which peaked at #7 in 1986. "In a Big Country" only peaked at #17 and Fields of Fire (400 Miles) at #10.

its_steve116 · 13-06-2019 12:29am

NewbridgeIR wrote: »

Def Leppard's Hysteria (released August 1987) was massive with singles from it released into 1989.

But their biggest hit remains 1992's Let's Get Rocked which peaked at #2

"When Love & Hate Collide" from 1995 reached #2 as well. Animal was their only other domestic top 10 hit, reaching #6. HOW did Pour Some Sugar on Me only reach #18?!

LoughNeagh2017 · 20-06-2019 8:51pm

I don't know if it was their most popular single but the most viewed Slipknot song on Youtube is Psychosocial from 2008, you would have expected one of the early 2000s songs to be the most viewed as their best sellig album was from 1999

its_steve116 · 20-06-2019 9:32pm

LoughNeagh2017 wrote: »

I don't know if it was their most popular single but the most viewed Slipknot song on Youtube is Psychosocial from 2008, you would have expected one of the early 2000s songs to be the most viewed as their best sellig album was from 1999

Their highest charting British single is "Duality" which got to #15 in 2004.

its_steve116 · 09-07-2019 11:47am

Crowded House's biggest UK hit is "Weather with You" which is quite well-known. However, it's crazy to think that "Don't Dream It's Over" only reached #27 (#25 when reissued in 1996).

loyatemu · 09-07-2019 2:59pm

Genesis' biggest UK hit was Mama which reached no. 4. Better known I Can't Dance reached no. 7 while Invisible Touch only reached no. 15.

Invisible Touch did make no. 1 in the US where (in a good music quiz question) it was knocked off the top by their former frontman Peter Gabriel's Sledgehammer. Any other examples of a band being knocked off no. 1 by a former member (or vice-versa)?

gabria · 20-07-2019 12:32am

"Come back and stay" "Everytime you go away" and "Love of the Common People" all made UK top 5 and are quintessential Paul Young numbers.

For some reason his only number 1 "Wherever I lay my hat" does not seem to be as memorable.

its_steve116 · 20-07-2019 2:12pm

gabria wrote: »

"Come back and stay" "Everytime you go away" and "Love of the Common People" all made UK top 5 and are quintessential Paul Young numbers.

For some reason his only number 1 "Wherever I lay my hat" does not seem to be as memorable.

It's still quite well known. Did you know that it was originally a Marvin Gaye song?

NewbridgeIR · 20-07-2019 3:02pm

It's on the first Now album too. Ends side 2.
Every Time You Go Away had the honour of closing side 1 of Now 5.

NewbridgeIR · 20-07-2019 3:21pm

Gerry Ryan's late night show 10pm - midnight was brilliant. Especially came of age during 1984 and 1985. He used to play the different mixes of Two Tribes as they came out (drip fed to keep it at #1). One night played the entire Keep The Peace cassette single. And in 1985 when Paul Hardcastle's 19 came out, he spun a couple of the 12" mixes, Destruction and The Final Story. His show The Twelve Inches Of Christmas (aired Christmas night) was very memorable. I think I still have the 1985 one taped in my parents' house on a E120.

its_steve116 · 28-07-2019 11:33pm

British Sea Power are an indie rock band from Cumbria. They are best known for their 2008 song "Waving Flags" which, in 2008, peaked at #31 in the UK.

However, their 2005 single "It Ended on an Oily Stage" actually outcharted it, peaking at #18.

NewbridgeIR · 23-08-2019 11:07pm

Tanita Tikarim's most well known single is Twist In My Sobriety which reached #22 in 1988. But the previous single Good Tradition peaked at #10. You rarely hear it nowadays.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbXsbGSoIWk

The J Stands for Jay · 24-08-2019 11:26am

NewbridgeIR wrote: »

Tanita Tikarim's most well known single is Twist In My Sobriety which reached #22 in 1988. But the previous single Good Tradition peaked at #10. You rarely hear it nowadays.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbXsbGSoIWk

I would've thought good tradition was the most well known.

Squall Leonhart · 24-08-2019 11:30am

Chuck Berry had only a single No 1 hit in the US top 100, "my ding a ling" in 1972!

its_steve116 · 04-10-2019 10:26am

Seal's best known song is probably "Kiss from a Rose" from the Batman Forever soundtrack. That peaked at #20 in 1994 and #4 when re-released in 1995. Although, many would be surprised to learn that his 1991 single, "Crazy", actually outpeaked KFAR as his highest-charting solo* single, reaching #2.

*Killer with Adamski got to #1.

loyatemu · 04-10-2019 1:16pm

its_steve116 wrote: »

Seal's best known song is probably "Kiss from a Rose" from the Batman Forever soundtrack. That peaked at #20 in 1994 and #4 when re-released in 1995. Although, many would be surprised to learn that his 1991 single, "Crazy", actually outpeaked KFAR as his highest-charting solo* single, reaching #2.

*Killer with Adamski got to #1.

I'd have said "Killer" was his best known followed by "Crazy", but then I'm from that era. You're probably more likely to hear KFAR on the radio these days.

LordBasil · 07-10-2019 12:15pm

Interesting to look at U2s Number 1s in the UK - Desire (1988), The Fly (1991), Discotheque (1997), Beautiful Day (2000) & Vertigo (2004) - not generally considered their most memorable/best songs, except maybe BD.

Most of their well known/signature songs like Sunday Bloody Sunday, New Years's Day, Pride, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For, With or Without You, Where The Streets Have No Name, One didn't reach UK Number 1 but some of them hit the top spot in other countries.

BOSTIK · 10-10-2019 3:36pm

German Europop giants Modern Talking's signature song "You're My Heart, You're My Soul" reached a lofty no. 56 in the UK Singles Chart back in 1985. A remixed version was released in 1998 which failed to reach the UK charts but got to no. 8 here.

The inferior "Brother Louie" gave them a no. 4 UK hit in 1986. It made no. 2 in Ireland.

vriesmays · 19-10-2019 10:15am

NewbridgeIR wrote: »

Gerry Ryan's late night show 10pm - midnight was brilliant. Especially came of age during 1984 and 1985. He used to play the different mixes of Two Tribes as they came out (drip fed to keep it at #1). One night played the entire Keep The Peace cassette single. And in 1985 when Paul Hardcastle's 19 came out, he spun a couple of the 12" mixes, Destruction and The Final Story. His show The Twelve Inches Of Christmas (aired Christmas night) was very memorable. I think I still have the 1985 one taped in my parents' house on a E120.

When Jack You Body went to #1 Ryan dissed it as not proper music and callers had to explain house music to him.

NewbridgeIR · 19-10-2019 10:16am

McGaggs wrote: »

I would've thought good tradition was the most well known.

The upcoming Even More Forgotten '80s from the Now team includes Good Tradition.

NewbridgeIR · 19-10-2019 10:20am

vriesmays wrote: »

When Jack You Body went to #1 Ryan dissed it as not proper music and callers had to explain house music to him.

A very disappointing stance to take. I bought it in early 1987, very little promotion, knew every little about house music (bar Love Can't Turn Around on Now Dance '86) but it sounded great. Although it was the #1 that shouldn’t have been. The 12″ that was over 25 minutes long, exceeding the maximum time for a record to be classified as a single. Instead it should have been treated as an album. If so, during the two weeks it spent at number one, Jackie Wilson’s Reet Petite would have been topped the charts for a fifth week while I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) would then have hit the summit seven days earlier.

vriesmays · 19-10-2019 10:50am

Ryan played the track and ask his listeners 'what is that'. Anyone with an open mind would have been blown away hearing that track for the first time and seen the future. Was probably wearing his Sting t-shirt presenting that show.

its_steve116 · 28-11-2019 5:53pm

Maynard James Keenan is best known as the lead singer of alt-metal band Tool, who have sold millions of albums worldwide but never really been a singles act. However, few are aware that he was a voice actor on THIS UK top 5 and US top 20 novelty hit...

Ash.J.Williams · 28-11-2019 5:56pm

MikeyTaylor wrote: »

AC/DC's highest charting original single in the UK is Heatseeker (#12).

The Stone Roses' is Love Spreads (#2).

Guns N Roses' cover of Knockin' on Heaven's Door outcharted Sweet Child o Mine, Welcome to the Jungle and Paradise City, reaching #2.

In the US, Metallica's highest charter was Until it Sleeps at #10. In the UK, it's the more well remembered Enter Sandman (#5).

Dire Straits' two highest charting singles in the UK were Private Investigations, which peaked at #2, being held off the top spot by Eye of the Tiger, and the far better known Walk of Life which reached #2 as well. Mark Knopfler's only UK #1 was as part of the Dunblane charity supergroup, with the very same song GNR took to #2.

rock and metal used to shoot in high in the charts in the 80's for one week only! then gone the following week! Iron maiden especially!

Ash.J.Williams · 28-11-2019 5:57pm

its_steve116 wrote: »

Maynard James Keenan is best known as the lead singer of alt-metal band Tool, who have sold millions of albums worldwide but never really been a singles act. However, few are aware that he was a voice actor on THIS UK top 5 and US top 20 novelty hit...

is danny on drums too?

splinter65 · 28-11-2019 6:05pm

its_steve116 wrote: »

It's still quite well known. Did you know that it was originally a Marvin Gaye song?

The amount of radio play “Wherever I lay...” got at the time was astonishing.
In a year when there was one iconic hit after the next like a production line it absolutely held its own. Of course Paul Young’s voice was at its very best at the time, the single is an example of near flawless production and he was an instant heartthrob so it was like a perfect storm.

its_steve116 · 28-11-2019 6:11pm

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

is danny on drums too?

According to Wikipedia he is.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_Little_Pigs_(song)

gabria · 05-01-2020 2:56am

splinter65 wrote: »

The amount of radio play “Wherever I lay...” got at the time was astonishing.
In a year when there was one iconic hit after the next like a production line it absolutely held its own. Of course Paul Young’s voice was at its very best at the time, the single is an example of near flawless production and he was an instant heartthrob so it was like a perfect storm.

I take back what I initially said about it not being so memorable for a UK number one. I guess the truth that common people, everytime you go and come back & stay resonate in my brain more might be just a personal radio exposure thing.
However I do note that those three did outperform it in the US billboard

gabria · 05-01-2020 3:08am

McGaggs wrote: »

I would've thought good tradition was the most well known.

Having listened to both singles on TOTP 1988 recently I'd agree with the previous poster about twist in my sobriety being better known - it has a more memorable chorus too. But same as my thoughts on Paul Young singles its all a matter of different media exposure for different folks

NewbridgeIR · 05-01-2020 2:09pm

gabria wrote: »

Having listened to both singles on TOTP 1988 recently I'd agree with the previous poster about twist in my sobriety being better known - it has a more memorable chorus too. But same as my thoughts on Paul Young singles its all a matter of different media exposure for different folks

The recent Now 100 Hits Even More Forgotten '80s included Good Tradition which also backs up my assertion.

anewme · 05-01-2020 2:14pm

Ultravox's brilliant Vienna was kept off No. 1 by one hit wonder Joe Dolce Shaddup you face.

jpfahy · 05-01-2020 2:23pm

The Beatles' 'Let It Be' was kept off the Number One spot by.........Lee Marvin's 'Wand'rin' Star'

gabria · 11-01-2020 2:05am

anewme wrote: »

Ultravox's brilliant Vienna was kept off No. 1 by one hit wonder Joe Dolce Shaddup you face.

Well yes but Vienna was still their highest charting single.

its_steve116 · 12-04-2020 8:18pm

In a few years from now, I doubt the Weeknd's only #1 to date "Blinding Lights" will be as well-remembered as "Can't Feel My Face" (#3), "Starboy" (#2) or "I Feel It Coming" (#9). But maybe that's just me...

Declan A Walsh · 12-04-2020 9:26pm

Prince had a number of hits in the 1980s and 1990s, but who would have thought that his highest placed song in the UK was The Most Beautiful Girl in The World. It reached Number 1 in 1994 and was his only song to do that in the UK. It certainly would not have been one of his most played songs on the radio.

its_steve116 · 01-08-2020 1:30am

Mazzy Star, the U.S. alt-rock duo, are best remembered for their 1993 tracks "Into Dust" and "Fade into You". However, their only UK top 40 single was 1996's "Flowers in December", which reached #40 in November of that year.

BOSTIK · 26-08-2020 11:47am

The Thompson Twins had a very successful few years in the 1980s, the marvellous "Hold Me Now" is their most well known tune which peaked at no. 4 in the UK in December 1983.

However, it was outgunned by two inferior singles "Doctor Doctor" & "You Take Me Up", which reached no. 3 & no. 2 respectively in the UK during 1984. I cannot remember when I heard either of these last.

its_steve116 · 26-08-2020 11:53am

BOSTIK wrote: »

The Thompson Twins had a very successful few years in the 1980s, the marvellous "Hold Me Now" is their most well known tune which peaked at no. 4 in the UK in December 1983.

However, it was outgunned by two inferior singles "Doctor Doctor" & "You Take Me Up", which reached no. 3 & no. 2 respectively in the UK during 1984. I cannot remember when I heard either of these last.

There was also "Love on Your Side" which reached #9, which I would argue is better known than either Doctor! Doctor! or YTMU.

BOSTIK · 26-08-2020 12:05pm

its_steve116 wrote: »

There was also "Love on Your Side" which reached #9, which I would argue is better known than either Doctor! Doctor! or YTMU.

True, warrants a mention as well.

NewbridgeIR · 26-08-2020 9:04pm

BOSTIK wrote: »

The Thompson Twins had a very successful few years in the 1980s, the marvellous "Hold Me Now" is their most well known tune which peaked at no. 4 in the UK in December 1983.

However, it was outgunned by two inferior singles "Doctor Doctor" & "You Take Me Up", which reached no. 3 & no. 2 respectively in the UK during 1984. I cannot remember when I heard either of these last.

Hold Me Now was on Now 2, You Take Me Up on Now 3 and Doctor Doctor on Now 4 - all albums have been reissued on CD recently.

Ironically Hold Me Now was included on last year's Now 100 Hits Forgotten '80s.

On my own Forgotten '80s I included Lay Your Hands On Me.

fryup · 29-08-2020 11:40am

* and on a side note - they lived in Dublin for a spell during the 80's for tax reasons

"How was that their highest charting single?"

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