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Beatles' long reign at number one in singles chart | Beatles' long reign at number one in singles chart |
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The Beatles have been declared the biggest selling singles act under the Queen's 60-year reign. | The Beatles have been declared the biggest selling singles act under the Queen's 60-year reign. |
The Fab Four, who split more than 40 years ago, had 17 number ones during their eight-year chart domination. | The Fab Four, who split more than 40 years ago, had 17 number ones during their eight-year chart domination. |
They held off artists such as runner-up Elvis Presley, Madonna (fourth), and Sir Cliff Richard (third). | They held off artists such as runner-up Elvis Presley, Madonna (fourth), and Sir Cliff Richard (third). |
BBC Radio 2 is to broadcast a countdown of the 60 biggest selling artists since the singles chart began in 1952 - the year the Queen took the throne. | BBC Radio 2 is to broadcast a countdown of the 60 biggest selling artists since the singles chart began in 1952 - the year the Queen took the throne. |
Elvis has continued to have strong sales over the past 10 years thanks to a reissue campaign with tracks such as A Little Less Conversation. | Elvis has continued to have strong sales over the past 10 years thanks to a reissue campaign with tracks such as A Little Less Conversation. |
Sir Cliff has had 124 top 40 hits and 14 number ones in the list compiled by the Official Charts Company. | Sir Cliff has had 124 top 40 hits and 14 number ones in the list compiled by the Official Charts Company. |
And Madonna has made the top 40 more than 60 times. | And Madonna has made the top 40 more than 60 times. |
Rihanna, who only made her debut chart position in 2005, is in 10th place, yet the Rolling Stones only reached number 13. | Rihanna, who only made her debut chart position in 2005, is in 10th place, yet the Rolling Stones only reached number 13. |
Although Mick Jagger's wrinkly rockers have continued to release singles, they have failed to make it to the top 10 since 1981. | Although Mick Jagger's wrinkly rockers have continued to release singles, they have failed to make it to the top 10 since 1981. |
Sir Paul McCartney (11th) is listed twice for his Beatles years and his solo career as is George Michael (21st) for his own hits and as a member of Wham! (43rd). | Sir Paul McCartney (11th) is listed twice for his Beatles years and his solo career as is George Michael (21st) for his own hits and as a member of Wham! (43rd). |
Tony Blackburn will count down the chart from 14:00-17:00 BST on Radio 2. | Tony Blackburn will count down the chart from 14:00-17:00 BST on Radio 2. |
He said: "This chart offers a fascinating look at the past 60 years in music and shows the impact that modern stars like Rihanna and Katy Perry have had. | He said: "This chart offers a fascinating look at the past 60 years in music and shows the impact that modern stars like Rihanna and Katy Perry have had. |
"The list is really varied and will provide something for everyone. There are definitely a few surprises in store - Coldplay being at 60 for one!" | "The list is really varied and will provide something for everyone. There are definitely a few surprises in store - Coldplay being at 60 for one!" |