The advent of big success became a contributing factor to bringing this group to the verge of disintegration. The key difference was that the duo themselves became the band, and everybody else left instead...

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One of the UK's most beloved singers and entertainers graces this week's singles chart with a new sound, which had also become her new theme song for her successful TV series, which was now embarking into it's 7th season.

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An anti-war song graces this position this week, from a band that had a helping hand from a television audience to make them a significant success.

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Of all the artists which make up this chart, the most unexpected has got to be this one.

When I think of Freddie Starr, a serious singing career really isn't the first thing that comes into my head...

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This popular song, which The Shirelles recorded and released some 14 years earlier in 1960, gets a new lease of life now from Melanie.
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The hits from the Osmonds just keep on coming.
We've already witnessed hits from Jimmy, Donny, and the brothers (without little Jimmy) as a collective. This time it's their young sister Marie's turn to step into the limelight...
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Chér returns to the UK Chart after appearing a couple of years before; however, this time she is Sonny-less. On this occasion there is a dark tale to be told; about a man, a woman, and a mysterious fortune teller, but which one is the dark lady...? #Music #Cher #70s #Retro #1970s #Vintage #PopMusic #OldSchool #ClassicRock #MusicHistory #Nostalgia #70sMusic #ChartHistory #RetroMusic #Vinyl

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We arrive at the next New Entry in the UK Singles Chart this week; and if you're a follower of The Prodigy, you may just recognise this track, as they will sample it for their hit single No Good (Start The Dance) 20 years in the future. The original track will also show up in the movie sequel Blues Brothers 2000...
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