Number ones
The Bee Gees had the highest number of top hits at the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the 1970s (9 songs). In addition, The Bee Gees also remained the longest at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the 1970s (27 weeks). The Bee Gees had the highest number of top hits at the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the 1970s (9 songs). In addition, The Bee Gees also remained the longest at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart during the 1970s (27 weeks).
Who had the most Top 10 hits in the 70’s?
Nineteen artists scored multiple entries in the top 10 in 1970. Elvis Presley and The Jackson 5 shared the record for most top 10 hits in 1970 with four hit singles each.
Who had the most No 1 hits in the 70’s?
In terms of number-one singles, ABBA were the most successful group of the decade having seven singles reach the top spot.
Who has the most UK hits in the 70s?
Showaddywaddy had more UK hits in the 1970s than any other act, including Abba.
Who sold most records in the 70s?
These are the biggest selling albums of all time:
- Elton John – Greatest Hits | Certified Units: 17 million.
- The Beatles – 1967-1970 | Certified Units: 17 million.
- Alanis Morisette – Jagged Little Pill | Certified Units: 16 million.
- Bee Gees – Saturday Night Fever | Certified Units: 15 million.
What was the biggest hit of the 1970s?
25 Biggest Songs of the 1970s
- You Light Up My Life- Debby Boone.
- Night Fever – Bee Gees.
- Tonight's The Night (Gonna Be Alright) – Rod Stewart.
- Shadow Dancing – Andy Gibb.
- Le Freak – Chic.
- My Sharona – The Knack.
- The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack.
- Alone Again (Naturally) – Gilbert O' Sullivan.
Who was the biggest artist of the 70s?
Top 100 Artists of the 70s
- Stevie Wonder. Genres: Soul, pop R&B, funk, jazz. …
- Led Zeppelin. Genres: Hard rock, blues rock, folk rock, heavy metal. …
- Elton John. Genres: Rock, pop rock, glam rock, soft rock, rhythm and blues. …
- Pink Floyd. …
- The Rolling Stones. …
- Eagles. …
- Marvin Gaye. …
- Queen.
What was the biggest selling single of the 70s?
Mull of Kintyre Best-selling singles
| No. | Title | Artist |
|---|
| 1 | "Mull of Kintyre"/"Girls' School" | Wings |
| 2 | "Rivers of Babylon"/"Brown Girl in the Ring" | Boney M. |
| 3 | "You're the One That I Want" | John Travolta and Olivia Newton John |
| 4 | "Mary's Boy Child" | Boney M. |
Who has the most UK No 1 singles?
Artists with the most Number 1 singles on the UK chart
- Elvis Presley (21)* The King of Rock 'n' Roll is, unsurprisingly, also the King of Number 1s. …
- The Beatles (17) …
- Cliff Richard, Westlife (14) …
- Madonna (13) …
- Ed Sheeran (13) …
- Take That (12) …
- Calvin Harris, Eminem, Elton John (10) …
- ABBA, Rihanna, Spice Girls, (9)