The Stones’ newest album bumps 6-1 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart.
The Rolling Stones
Mark Seliger
Hackney Diamonds are permanently, it would appear, as the Rolling Stonesgo back to No. 1 in the U.K.
The Stones’ newest album bumps 6-1 on the Authorities U.K. Albums Chartreleased Friday, Dec. 22, for its 2nd non-consecutive week at the top.
Including cooperations with Lady Gaga, Elton John Stevie Wonder and Paul McCartney, and contributions from previous bass gamer Bill Wyman and the group’s late drummer Charlie Watts, Hackney Diamonds (through Polydor) is the Stones’ very first album of initial product in 18 years– given that A Bigger Bangwhich peaked to No. 2 in 2005.
Following its release in October, the LP went directly to No. 1 for the rock legends’ 14th U.K. No. 1, by outselling the remainder of the leading 5 integrated.
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“It’s a fantastic method to settle 2023,” the Stones state in a declaration released by the Official Charts Company. “Thank you to everybody for listening to Hackney DiamondsHave an extremely delighted Christmas and New Year.”
The Christmas present for the Stones likewise doubles-up as a late birthday present for guitar player Keith Richards, who turned 80 on Dec. 18.
Michael Bublé‘s Christmas (Reprise) holds No. 2 on the brand-new chart, while Taylor Swift‘s 1989 (Taylor’s Version) (by means of EMI) enhances 4-3.
Cher brings some Christmas cheer to the most recent tally with her Christmas (Warner Records) collection, which raises 15-5 for a brand-new peak position. Christmas functions “DJ Play A Christmas Song,” which raises 41-20 on the most recent U.K. songs chartan effort that sees the renowned performer end up being the very first solo artist to accomplish a leading 40 struck with brand-new product on the Official U.K. Singles Chart throughout 7 successive years, the Official Charts Company reports.
At 77 year and 7 months, Cher is likewise the earliest solo female entertainer to snag a leading 40 U.K. single, besting previous record holder Shirley Bassey, who was 70 years, 4 months old when “The Living Tree” reached No. 37 in 2007.