Hiya Andrew, Rob, Jim and all Stats fans;-)
>> Although Madness were the most successful singles *band* of the 80's,
>there
>> was one *solo artist* more successful (& it's hard to believe actually!!).
>> Anyone guess who ? (anorak question I know, but it'll get you thinking eh
>> ???).
>
>It can only be Sir Cliff Richard, who, contrary to Dr. Pete's earlier
>posting, has graced the Top 40 in each of the last six decades (50's, 60's,
>70's, 80's, 90's, 00's).
>
>I know it's sad knowing this, so don't have a go me!!!
Good point Andrew! Well I'll have to take this up with Dotmusic as they
said the PSBs became the first to have Top 40 hits in the last 3 decades
just last week! Maybe they meant Top 40 entries as Cliff's dirge is just a
Christmas hangover!??
As for most successful solo artist, it has to be Madonna! She churned out
top 5 after top 5 from late '84 right through. An absolutely *ridiculous*
number of hits. I'm sure she managed to eclipse Michael Jackson (the not so
pale!) in terms of singles, obviously not albums.
Cheers ra noo,
Peter
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