Published 18:50 IST, December 7th 2019
Robbie Williams marks his 13th Number 1 in the UK with 'The Christmas Present'
Robbie Williams singer equals Elvis Presley's UK album chart record and has also marked his 13th number 1 in the United Kingdom. Continue reading to know more.
Advertisement
Robbie Williams on Friday equalled Elvis Presley's record for most UK number-one albums by a solo artist, with new collection of his festive songs. Robbie's Christmas Present has succeeded at attaining top position after entering at number two behind Coldplay last week. Beatles are kwn to be holding overall record with 15 UK number one albums.
Advertisement
Robbie William tweeted about his achievement
Robbie Williams also scored 4 chart-topping albums with his old band Take That, taking his personal haul to 17. Only Beatles members Paul McCartney with total of 22 number one LPs and John Len (18) have scored number ones in total across ir careers, with Robbie Williams drawing level with band's le guitarist George Harrison on 17.
Advertisement
Robbie Williams expressed his feelings to a media publication. He said that it is an incredible achievement for him and meant more to him than any of or albums that he has ever me. He said that he earlier used to celebrate with cocaine and strippers but se days he only wants a kebab. star also sang on four number one albums as part of Take That which means that he has appeared on 17 chart-topping albums as a solo artist or part of a group.
Robbie's festive collection has heed album chart with a bunch of Christmas songs that shot up singles chart as people started streaming festive classics in ir droves. Here are some of top Christmas songs in this week's chart.
Advertisement
- Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas Is You (8)
- Wham - Last Christmas (13)
- Pogues feat Kirsty MacColl - Fairytale of New York (22)
- Band Aid - Do y Kw It's Christmas (23)
- Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone (26)
- Michael Buble - It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (32)
- Ariana Grande - Santa Tell Me (33)
- Elton John - Step Into Christmas (39)
Advertisement
14:32 IST, December 7th 2019