One Of The Beatles' Most Impressive Records Has Finally Been Matched
The Beatles dominated charts all around the world throughout the years the four musicians were together, and even many times following the split that shocked the human race. The Fab Four became superstars and rulers of the weekly rankings in the United Kingdom shortly after its first album dropped, and the band remains one of the most successful names to ever grace the charts. Now, one of The Beatles’ most impressive records has finally been matched by another one of the most beloved musicians of all time in the country.
Robbie Williams returns to No. 1 on the U.K. albums chart this week. The singer leads the charge on the list of the most-consumed full-lengths with Better Man, the soundtrack that accompanies the film of the same name.
The Better Man soundtrack earns Williams his milestone fifteenth leader on the U.K. albums ranking. As he snags one more champion, he matches The Beatles’ all-time record for the most No. 1s on the roster.
Before Better Man arrived, Williams was matched with another one of the most beloved rock bands, the Rolling Stones. That act is steady with its 14 No. 1s on the U.K. albums chart, though now that lands the stars in third place on the ranking of the most successful names in this regard, instead of second, as was the case just days ago.
Williams’ roundup of winners is even more impressive than some casual onlookers may realize. He’s scored 15 No. 1s as a soloist, but he’s reached the summit with five additional albums as a part of Take That. The singer started his career as a member of the boy band, but he struck out on his own and found great success in doing so.
Better Man is one of Williams’ 17 top 10 titles on the main albums chart across the pond, as only two of his releases failed to top the ranking. Both Live at Knebworth and Reality Killed the Video Star peaked at No. 2, narrowly breaking up his winning streak.
Source: forbes.com/Hugh McIntyre
