The most popular name for pop chart number one success is Paul, a new survey has concluded. Stars like Paul McCartney, Paul Weller, Paul Anka, Paul Simon and Paul Rogers have all contributed to the tally of 57 Pauls who have appeared on UK number one singles since charts began in 1953.
In second place is John, with John Lennon and Queen’s John Deacon contributing greatly to the total of 54 number ones, and third was David – largely due to Bowie’s singles success in the UK.
Here’s how the top ten pop names all-time chart looks like:
01. Paul – 57
02. John – 54
03. David – 53
04. Brian – 43
05. George – 38
06. Mark – 37
07. Peter – 32
08. Tony – 30
09. Andy – 27
10. Shane – 24