The countdown, which aired day-after-day over the Coronation weekend showcased the 300 songs by UK music royalty which have really stood the check of time since their launch within the 70s, 80s and 90s as they had been streamed by new generations of music lovers. Wonderwall – a tune that was held off the highest spot in 1995 by Robson & Jerome with I Imagine – was at No 1 with 312,670,000 streams. Queen rounded out the remainder of the highest three with Bohemian Rhapsody (273,420,000 streams) at Quantity 2 and Don’t Cease Me Now at Quantity 3 with 242,100,000 streams.
On listening to the information Noel Gallagher mentioned: “I met a man going into Waitrose the opposite day, an Irish fella, who grabbed me and mentioned ‘What was that tune that you simply and your brother did all these years in the past? I believed, let me throw a dart at the hours of darkness right here, and mentioned ‘Was it Wonderwall?’ He mentioned ‘That’s it! Wonderwall! I really like that tune. I didn’t look after a lot else of it although…’
‘However are you aware what once they do these charts it’s such a privilege as a songwriter to see your songs persistently within the Prime Ten and it makes me really feel fairly good. Thanks!’
Best Hits Radio’s Community Content material Director, Andy Ashton commented ‘This particular Coronation chart has supplied an interesting perception into which of the Best Hits from UK music royalty not solely stand the check of time however proceed to attach with new audiences by means of streaming. These legendary songs and the legends that made them – dwell on at Best Hits Radio and within the hearts of our listeners as they’re re-invented, re-released and re-loved once more.’
The Prime 300 Countdown is out there to take heed to once more on-line at greatesthitsradio.co.uk.
The Prime 20 of the countdown seemed like this
The Official Prime 300 Most Streamed UK Songs from The 70s, 80s, 90s
Wonderwall – Oasis (1995)
Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen (1975)
Don’t Cease Me Now – Queen (1978)
Desires – Fleetwood Mac (1977)
In all places – Fleetwood Mac (1987)
Don’t Look Again in Anger – Oasis (1995)
The Chain – Fleetwood Mac (1977)
Dancing within the Moonlight – Toploader (1999)
Mr Blue Sky – ELO (1977)
Go Your Personal Approach – Fleetwood Mac (1976)
Working Up That Hill – Kate Bush (1985)
Everyone Desires to Rule the World – Tears for Fears (1985)
One other One Bites the Mud – Queen (1980)
Tiny Dancer – Elton John (1971)
Bitter Candy Symphony – The Verve (1997)
Below Strain – Queen & David Bowie (1981)
Rocket Man – Elton John (1972)
Thunderstruck – AC/DC (1990)
Candy Desires (Are Made from This) – Eurythmics (1983)
Your Music – Elton John (1970)
© Official Charts Firm 2023
