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Official Chart Flashback 2001: Battle of the girl bands as Atomic Kitten and Destiny's Child duke it out for Number 1
One was a cover of an 80s pop classic, another was a fresh reinvigoration of a rock staple- but which came out on top this week in 2001? -
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Official Chart Flashback: Spice Girls' Wannabe gives Geri Horner, Melanie C, Mel B, Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham their first Number 1 single
So here's a story from A to Z about one of pop music's most iconic debuts -
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Official Chart Flashback 2006: Lily Allen becomes a voice of her generation as Smile hits Number 1
The debut single of one of our most self-assured, intelligent and funny pop talents is still one for the ages. -
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Official Chart Flashback 2014: Becky Hill arrives in style at Number 1 with Gecko (Overdrive)
Released with Oliver Heldens, Gecko (Overdrive) set the early template for Becky Hill's career, still going strong 8 years later. -
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Official Chart Flashback 2012: 10 years since Cheryl swan-dived to Number 1 with Call My Name
Written and produced by Calvin Harris, Call My Name was not just a brilliant re-introduction to Cheryl after years of hardship, it was the calling card of an artist tapping into her full, superstar potential. -
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Official Chart Flashback 1977: The Sex Pistols anti-monarchist anthem God Save The Queen misses out on Number 1 during Silver Jubilee celebrations
And to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee this weekend, the Sex Pistols are re-releasing the iconic track, 45 years on... -
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Official Chart Flashback 2009: Black Eyed Peas Boom Boom Pow their way to a Number 1 debut
They were so 3008 with this time-travelling futuristic bop. -
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Official Chart Flashback 2014: Rita Ora's I Will Never Let You Down is a triumphant Number 1 debut
It became Rita's fourth Number 1 in less than two years, at the time a record-equalling feat. -
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Official Chart Flashback 2011: Bruno Mars' The Lazy Song monkeys about and dances its way to Number 1
The Official Singles Chart was stacked with bops 11 years ago...including new entries by Lady Gaga, Yasmin and Take That. -
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Official Chart Flashback 2012: Tulisa's carefree party anthem debuts at Number 1 in the UK
The first solo single from the former N-Dubz member was an instant hit. -
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Official Chart Flashback 1974: ABBA's Eurovison-winning Waterloo becomes their first UK Number 1
Looking back at ABBA's breakout hit, plus the rest of this week's chart from 48 years ago. -
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Official Chart Flashback 2000: Dance prayer Toca's Miracle is a divine Number 1 debut for Fragma
The legendary bootleg track kickstarted a new wave of techno hits in the new millennium - but is missing from the current digital landscape in its entirety. -
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Official Chart Flashback 2012: Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
It's ten years since Carly Rae Jepsen smashed in at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart. Take a look at the full Top 40 from that week in 2012! -
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Official Chart Flashback 2005: Peter Kay and Tony Christie fight off Mario's Let Me Love You