From Me To You: The Beatles Chart Book, 1962-2016
Author | : Daniel Wheway |
Publisher | : Daniel Wheway |
Total Pages | : 55 |
Release | : 2017-02-07 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781520543727 |
ISBN-13 | : 1520543727 |
Rating | : 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Inspired by the "From You To Us" letters section in the UK's New Music Express publication, The Beatles' 1963 single From Me To You topped the Record Retailer chart - which later became the Official UK Singles Chart. It marked the start of The Beatles' chart-topping superstardom. The Beatles scored 56 UK Top 75 hit singles between 1962 and 2010, including 17 number ones, which spent a total of 65 weeks at the top spot. Moreover, the group achieved 55 UK Top 75 albums between 1963 and 2016, including 15 number ones, which spent a whopping total of 174 weeks at the top spot. Over in the States, The Fab Four achieved 19 US#1 albums and sold a reported staggering 1.6-billion singles, including 20 #1's!