100 – 001: 13th – 19th August 1995 – The Playlist of the U.K. Official Singles Chart

100 - 001: 13th - 19th August 1995 - The Playlist of the U.K. Official Singles Chart

Adrian (The Archive of My Life)

Counting down the United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart results, from No.100 to No.1, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th, to Saturday the 19th of August 1995

Cut-off for sales figures is up to the end of Saturday the 12th of August.
Results counted from midnight (British Summer Time) on Sunday the 13th,
results officially released and broadcast on B.B.C. Radio 1 from 4pm to 7pm on Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

The whole playlist, in descending order, from No.100 to No.1

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.100 to No.1, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 199.

If you prefer the chart in CD length units, here’s an 8 disc box-set.

Disc 1: 100 – 086

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.100 to No.86, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

100: Funkdoobiest – Dedicated

99: Black Grape – Reverend Black Grape

98: Jamie Watson – All Cried Out

97: Wurzels – I Want To Be An Eddie Stobart Driver

96: Oasis – Live Forever

95: Manchester United featuring Stryker – We’re Gonna Do It Again

94: Danny Tanaglia featuring Carole Sylva – Look Ahead

93: Wannadies – You And Me Song

92: Georgie Porgie – Everybody Must Party

91: Mone – We Can Make It

90: Schtum – Skydiver

89: Dharmas – Runaway

88: East 17 – Hold My Body Tight

87: Oasis – Whatever

86: Saint & Campbell – A Little Bit Of Magic

Disc 2: 085 – 071

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.85 to No.71, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

85: Tindersticks – Travelling Light

84: 2PAC – Dear Mama

83: Livin’ Joy – Dreamer

82: Oasis – Some Might Say

81: Nuttin’ Nice – Froggy Style

80: Money Mark – Cry

79: Loraine Velez – Fame

78: Space 2000 – Do U Wanna Funk

77: 4MANDU – This Is It

76: Shawn Colvin – I Don’t Know Why

75: Sheryl Crow – Run, Baby, Run

74: Sponge – Plowed

73: Whigfield – Think Of You

72: Incognito – I Hear Your Name

71: Sabre featuring President Brown – Wrong Or Right

Disc 3: 070 – 064

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.70 to No.64, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

70: Baby D – (Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime) I Need Your Loving

69: Perez ‘Prez’ Prado & His Orchestra – Guaglione

68: Up Yer Ronson – Lost In Love

67: D:Ream – Shoot Me With Your Love

66: Leftfield Featuring Djum Djum – The Afro-Left EP

65: Reef – Weird

64: Dog Eat Dog – No Fronts: The Remixes

Disc 4: 063 – 056

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.63 to No.56, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

63: Shampoo – Trouble

62: CB Milton – Hold On

61: EMF and Reeves & Mortimer – I’m A Believer

60: Pulp – Common People

59: Sharada House Gang – Keep It Up

58: Michael Jackson – Scream (Duet With Micheal Jackson & Janet Jackson) / Childhood (Theme from “Free Willy 2”)

57: Clock – Whoomph! (There It Is)

56: Rod Stewart – Lady Luck

Disc 5: 055 – 045

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.55 to No.45, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

55: MN8 – Happy

54: Lightning Seeds – Perfect

53: Morten Harket – A Kind Of Christmas Card

52: 99th Floor Elevators Featuring Tony De Vit – Hooked

51: R.E.M. – Tongue

50: Garbage – Subhuman

49: Method Man Featuring Mary J. Blige – I’ll Be There For You / You’re All I Need To Get By

48: Tricky Vs. The Gravediggaz – The Hell E.P.

47: Soul II Soul – Love Enuff

46: Amy Grant – Big Yellow Taxi

45: Julian Cope – Try Try Try (4 Track E.P.)

Disc 6: 044 – 031

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.44 to No.31, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

44: West End – Love Rules

43: Offspring – Gotta Get Away

42: Mozaic – Sing It (The Hallelujah Song)

41: The Cranberries – Ridiculous Thoughts

40: Joshua Kadison – Beautiful In My Eyes

39: New Order – Blue Monday-95

38: Black Grape – In The Name Of The Father

37: Paul Weller – You Do Something To Me

36: Rhythm On The Loose – Break Of Dawn

35: Pet Shop Boys – Paninaro ’95

34: The Notorious BIG – One More Chance

33: PJ & Duncan – Stuck On U

32: Robson Green • Jerome Flynn – Unchained Melody / White Cliffs Of Dover

31: A.D.A.M. Featuring Amy – Zombie (Dance Version)

Disc 7: 030 – 013

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.30 to No.13, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

30: Jinny – Keep Warm

29: The New Power Generation – The Good Life

28: Guru Featuring Chaka Khan – Watch What You Say

27: Dana Dawson – 3 Is Family

26: Märy Kiani – When I Call Your Name

25: Tina Arena – Heaven Help My Heart

24: Lisa Moorish – I’m Your Man

23: Edwyn Collins – A Girl Like You

22: Alanis Morissette – You Oughta Know

21: Ash – Girl From Mars

20: Moist – Push

19: Shaggy Featuring Rayvon – In The Summertime

18: Shiva – Freedom

17: U2 – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me (Original Music From The Motion Picture Batman Forever)

16: The Connells – ’74-’75

15: The Shamen – Destination Eschaton

14: Supergrass – Alright / Time

13: Deuce – On The Bible

Disc 8: 012 – 001

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.12 to No.1, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

12: Levellers – Hope St.

11: Felix – Don’t You Want Me

10: The Outhere Brothers – Boom Boom Boom

9: Suggs – I’m Only Sleeping / Off On Holiday

8: Diana King – Shy Guy

7: Corona – Try Me Out

6: JX – Son Of A Gun

5: Seal – Kiss From A Rose (Love Theme From “Batman Forever” / I’m Alive (Sasha And B.T. Remix)

4: TLC – Waterfalls

3: Boyzone – So Good

2: The Original – I Luv U Baby

1: Take That – Never Forget

Prefer the chart as if it’s on vinyl..? Here’s a 13 album box-set.

Album 1: 100 – 091

Side 1: 100 to 097

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.100 to No.97, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

At No.100, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.78 in the process; this week sees American hip-hop group Funkdoobiest, known for their West Coast, funk-infused sound, fall 22 places with this soulful rap track with laid-back vibes and a tribute to their roots, “Dedicated”.

At No.99, spending a 3rd consecutive week in the chart since its re-entry on the 30th of July, now accumulating a total of 9 weeks following its first appearance (and hitting its peak placement of No.9 in the process) on the 4th of June; this week sees Black Grape, led by Shaun Ryder, mixing funk, rock, and hip-hop with a chaotic, irreverent style, fall 12 places, from last week’s position of No.87 with this funky, satirical track with social commentary, “Reverend Black Grape”.

At No.98, with a New Entry this week, is new a British singer for the ’90s pop scene, Jamie Watson, with a club cover of Alison Moyet’s solo hit from 11 years earlier, “All Cried Out”.

At No.97, with the 29th highest New Entry this week, are the British novelty act, the Wurzels, known for their humorous, West Country folk-pop songs, with the “I Want To Be An Eddie Stobart Driver” E.P., headed by the comedic folk title track, celebrating the UK trucking company.

“I Want To Be An Eddie Stobart Driver”

“You Can’t Kid A Kidder”

“40 & Bone Dry”

“Rig Jig”

Side 2: 096 to 091

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.96 to No.91, for the week commencing Friday the 13th of August 1995.

At No.96, re-entering the chart for the 5th time since leaving after the 8th of July, accumulating a total of 12 weeks since first appearing on the 14th of August last year, and hitting a peak of No.10 for 2 consecutive weeks in the process, are juggernauts Oasis, who are redefining the decade with their anthemic rock sound, with this soaring, optimistic anthem about immortality and hope, “Live Forever”.

At No.95, re-entering the chart for the 2nd time since last leaving after the 29th of July, now accumulating a total of 10 weeks since first appearing on the 7th of May, and subsequently hitting a peak of No.6 a week later, are The Manchester United 1995 Football Squad Featuring the rapper Stryker, with their celebratory anthem, “We’re Gonna Do It Again “.

At No.94, with the 28th highest New Entry this week, is American DJ and house music legend, Danny Tenaglia Featuring vocalist Carole Sylvan, with this soulful house track, with uplifting vocals and Tenaglia’s signature deep beats, “Look Ahead”.

At No.93, with the 27th highest New Entry this week, are Swedish indie pop band, known for their melodic, romantic sound, The Wannadies, with this charming, upbeat love song “You And Me Song”, from their self-titled album.

At No.92, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.61 in the process; this week sees American house artist Georgie Porgie, known for his upbeat, vocal-driven club tracks, fall 31 places with the lively house track “Everybody Must Party”.

At No.91, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.64 in the process; this week sees Moné, a British singer for the ’90s dance scene fall 27 places with the soulful, uplifting and club-friendly track “We Can Make It”.

Album 2: 090 – 079

Side 3: 090 to 085

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.90 to No.85, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

At No.90, with the 26th highest New Entry this week, are British indie act Schtum with the raw, energietic, alternative rock track “Skydiver”.

At No.89, with the 25th highest New Entry this week, are British act The Dharmas with their fleeting chart entry “Runaway”.*

At No.88, re-entering the chart since leaving after the 29th of July, now accumulating a total of 8 weeks, since first appearing on the 11th of June, and hitting a peak of No.12 in the process for 2 consecutive weeks, are the British boyband who blend pop, R&B, and hip-hop, appealing to a grittier teen audience, East 17 with the smooth, romantic R&B-edgy track “Hold My Body Tight”.

At No.87, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since last week’s 3rd re-entry, since last leaving after the 8th of July, now accumulating a total of 17 weeks of chart action, following its first appearance (and hitting its peak placement of No.3 in the process) on the 25th of December (Christmas Day) last year; this week sees Manchester titans Oasis fall 1 place, from last week’s position of No.87, with this non-album single, a sweeping, orchestral rock track with themes of freedom and defiance, “Whatever”.

At No.86, with the 24th highest New Entry this week, are the British house and dance duo Saint & Campbell with the upbeat catchy house track “A Little Bit Of Magic”.

At No.85, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.51 in the process; this week sees British indie band Tindersticks, known for their moody, orchestral sound and poetic lyrics, fall 34 places with the melancholic and introspective “Travelling Light”.

[* track is currently unavailable]

Side 4: 084 to 079

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.84 to No.79, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

At No.84, with the 23rd highest New Entry this week, is American rap icon 2Pac with this heartfelt tribute to his mother “Dear Mama”.

At No.83, spending a 15th consecutive week in the chart since its 3rd re-entry on the 7th of May, when it shot straight in at the top of the charts in the process, following its previous departure after the 26th of November, and now accumulating a total of 26 weeks of chart action since first appearing on the 28th of August last year; this week sees Eurodance Italian house act (fronted by Janice Robinson) Livin’ Joy climb 2 places, from last week’s position of No.85, with this euphoric house anthem, and a defining track of this current dance scene, “Dreamer”.

At No.82, spending its 18th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 30th of April, and going straight to the top of the chart in the process; this week sees Mancunian giants, led by th e Gallagher brothers, Oasis fall 1 place, from last week’s position of No.81, with the swaggering optimistic rock anthem “Some Might Say”.

At No.81, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.68 in the process; this week sees American R&B girl group, the playful and sultry Nuttin’ Nyce fall 13 places with this cheeky, upbeat R&B track with a lighthearted take on romance and fun, “Froggy Style”.

At No.80, with the 22nd highest New Entry this week, is American musician and producer, Money Mark, who is connected to the Beastie Boys’ circle, and known for his quirky, lo-fi sound, with this funky, instrumental-leaning track with an offbeat, retro vibe “Cry”.

At No.79, with the 21st highest New Entry this week, is rising British singer Loraine Velez with the cover of Irene Cara’s hit, a bold, dance-infused take on the iconic theme song which ties in with its musical West End stage debut, “Fame”.

Album 3: 078 – 068

Side 5: 078 – 074

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.78 to No.74, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

At No.78, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.50 in the process; this week sees disco and funk influenced British house act Space 2000 fall 28 places with this retro disco vibing funky house track, “Do U Wanna Funk?”.

At No.77, spending a 4th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 23rd of July and hitting a peak of No.45 in the process; this week sees British Dance act 4Mandu fall 19 places, from last week’s position of No.58, with the generic upbeat house track “This Is It”.

At No.76, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.52 in the process; this week sees American folk-pop singer Shawn Colvin, known for her introspective, acoustic-driven songs, fall 24 places with the tender, melancholic ballad “I Don’t Know Why”.

At No.75, spending a 4th consecutive week in the chart since its re-entry on the 23rd of July and hitting a peak of No.24 in the process; now accumulating a total of 5 weeks following its first appearance on the 1st of May last year; this week sees American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow fall 13 places, from last week’s position of No.62, with the soulful and introspective rock ballad “Run, Baby, Run”.

At No.74, with the 20th highest New Entry this week, are the American post-grunge band Sponge, gaining traction in the alt-rock scene with their gritty sound, with the raw-energy driven, but introspective angst-filled rock track “Plowed”.

Side 6: 073 – 068

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.73 to No.68, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

At No.73, spending a 11th consecutive week in the chart since its re-entry on the 4th of June and subsequently hitting a peak position of No.7 on two separate occasions (the 11th and 25th of June respectively); now accumulating a total of 12 weeks following its first appearance on the 14th of May; this week sees Danish Eurodance singer (and pop sensation after her hit “Saturday Night) Whigfield fall 20 places, from last week’s position of No.53, with the upbeat and catchy Eurodance track “Think Of You”.

At No.72, spending a 3rd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 30th of July and hitting a peak of No.42 in the process; this week sees British acid jazz and funk band Incognito, known for their sophisticated, groove-heavy sound, fall 24 places, from last week’s position of No.48, with the funky rhythmed smooth, soulful, jazzy track “I Hear Your Name”.

At No.71, with the 20th highest New Entry this week, is British dance act Sabre Featuring Jamaican reggae artist President Brown with a unique dance-reggae fusion, blending reggae vocals with house beats, for “Wrong Or Right”.

At No.70, spending its 12th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 28th of May, and subsequently hitting a peak of No.3 on the 18th of June; this week sees British dance act Baby D, known for their euphoric, breakbeat-infused house tracks, fall 10 places, from last week’s position of No.60, with this high-energy dance cover of the Korgis 1980 hit, “(Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime) I Need Your Loving”.

At No.69, spending a 16th consecutive week in the chart since its 2nd re-entry on the 30th of April, and subsequently hitting a peak position of No.2 on the 21st of May; now accumulating a total of 27 weeks of chart action, since its first appearance on the 4th of December last year; this week sees Cuban bandleader, Perez ‘Prez’ Prado (a mambo pioneer in the 1950s) & His Orchestra fall 6 places, from last week’s position of No.63, with the lively mambo instrumental “Guaglione”, which is seeing a resurgence, due to its use in a Guinness commercial.

At No.68, spending a 3rd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 30th of July and hitting a peak of No.27 in the process; this week sees British house act Up Yer Ronson (collaborating with vocalist Mary Pearce) fall 21 places, from last week’s position of No.47, with the soulful uplifting house anthem “Lost In Love”.

Album 4: 067 – 065

Side 7: 067 – 066

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.67 to No.66, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

At No.67, spending a 7th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 2nd of July and hitting a peak of No.7 in the process; this week sees British dance-pop act D:Ream, known for their uplifting hit “Things Can Only Get Better”, climb 2 places, from last week’s position of No.69, with the catchy, vibrant dance-pop track “Shoot Me With Your Love”.

At No.66, spending a 3rd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 30th of July and hitting a peak of No.22 in the process; this week sees British electronic duo, and pioneers of progressive house Leftfield Featuring Djum Djum fall 22 places, from last week’s position of No.44, with experimental “The Afro-Left EP”, blending techno with African rhythms.

“Afro Left”

“Afro Ride”

Side 8: 066 – 065

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.66 to No.65, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

No.66 (continued).

Leftfield Featuring Djum Djum – “The Afro-Left EP”.

Afro Sol

Afro Central

At No.65, spending a 3rd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 30th of July and hitting a peak of No.19 in the process; this week sees the raw energetic British rock band Reef fall 24 places, from last week’s position of No.41, with the gritty introspective rock track “Weird”.

Album 5: 064 – 51

Side 9: 064 – 063

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.64 to No.63, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

At No.64, with the 19th highest New Entry this week, is American rap-rock band Dog Eat Dog, blending hip-hop, punk, and funk with “No Fronts: The Remixes”; a bold, genre-mixing track with aggressive vocals and heavy riffs, being remixed to create a unique 4-part epic.

No Fronts (Jam Master Jay’s Main Edit)

No Fronts (Clean Greene Version)

No Fronts (Psycho Les Pass)

No Fronts (Jam Master Jay’s TV)

At No.63, spending a 3rd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 30th of July and hitting a peak of No.36 in the process; this week sees the British bratty, rebellious, pop-punk duo Shampoo, fall 20 places, from last week’s position of No.43, with the playful, punky pop anthem about teenage mischief, “Trouble”.

Side 10: 062

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, at No.66, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

At No.62, with the 18th highest New Entry this week, is soulful Dutch Eurodance artist CB Milton with the positive life-affirming “Hold On” E.P., an already soulful house track with new updated remixes.

Hold On (Euro Edit)

Hold On (Greed’s Radio Mix)*

Hold On (Euro Extended)

Hold On (Greed’s Euphorik Club Mix)*

[* track is currently unavailable]

Album 6: 062 – 057

Side 11: 062 – 061

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.62 to No.61, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

No.62 (continued).

CB Milton – “Hold On”.

Hold On (Greed Photon Dub)

Hold On (X-Out In Rio)

Hold On (X-Out In Trance)

At No.61, spending a 7th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 2nd of July and hitting a peak of No.3 in the process; this week sees EMF, a British alt-dance band, and teaming up with comedians Reeves and Mortimer for this quirky collaboration, fall 6 places, from last week’s position of No.55, with their dance-infused quirky comedic cover of the Monkees classic “I’m A Believer”.

Side 12: 060 – 057

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.60 to No.57, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

At No.60, spending a 12th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 28th of May, and hitting a peak of No.2 and holding it for 2 consecutive weeks in the process; this week sees Britpop icons Pulp, led by Jarvis Cocker, and known for their witty, socially observant lyrics, fall 14 places, from last week’s position of No.46, with the scathing, but hugely energy-infectious anthemic critique of class tourism, “Common People”.

At No.59, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.36 in the process; this week sees Eurodance wave’s Italian house project Sharada House Gang fall 13 places with the lively house track “Keep It Up”.

At No.58, spending an 11th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 4th of June, and hitting a peak of No.3 in the process; this week sees pop royalty Michael Jackson, collaborating with younger sister Janet, for this rare sibling duet, climb 5 places, from last week’s position of No.63, with the aggressively intense, futuristic pop track addressing media scrutiny, “Scream” (Duet With Micheal Jackson & Janet Jackson) and “Childhood” (Theme from “Free Willy 2”); a poignant, orchestral ballad and a deeply personal reflection on Michael’s lost childhood due to fame, with introspective lyrics pleading for empathy.

“Scream” (Duet With Micheal Jackson & Janet Jackson)

“Childhood” (Theme from “Free Willy 2”)

At No.57, spending an 8th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 25th of June, and hitting a peak of No.4 in the process; this week sees British Eurodance act Clock fall 15 places, from last week’s position of No.42, with this high-energy dance cover of Tag Team’s hip-hop hit “Whoomph! (There It Is)”.

Album 7: 056 – 048

Side 13: 056 – 052

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.56 to No.52, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

At No.56, with the 17th highest New Entry this week, is British rock legend Rod Stewart in a reflective phase, with the bluesy, upbeat rock track “Lady Luck”.

At No.55, spending a 6th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 9th of July, and hitting a peak of No.8 in the process; this week sees British R&B group MN8, blending their smooth harmonies with pop and hip-hop influences, fall 10 places, from last week’s position of No.45, with the upbeat R&B-pop track “Happy”.

At No.54, spending a 5th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 16th of July, and subsquently hitting a peak of No.18 the week after; this week sees the melodic, optimistic British pop band Lightning Seeds fall 20 places, from last week’s position of No.34, with a bright, jangly pop track about love and contentment, “Perfect”.

At No.53, with the 16th highest New Entry this week, is (lead singer of Norwegian band A-ha) Morten Harket with a gentle, reflective pop ballad with a festive undertone, “A Kind Of Christmas Card”.

At No.52, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.28 in the process; this week sees British dance project 99th Floor Elevators Featuring rapper Tony De Vit fall 24 places with the dark earthy track on the helplessness of drug-dependancy, “Hooked”.

Side 14: 051 – 048

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.51 to No.48, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

At No.51, spending a 4th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 23rd of July, and hitting a peak of No.13 in the process; this week sees American alt-rock pioneers R.E.M. fall 16 places, from last week’s position of No.35, with the quirky, understated soulful exploratory ballad “Tongue”.

At No.50, with the 15th highest New Entry this week, are American-Scottish edgy, industrial-pop alt-rock band Garbage with their dark, electronic-rock debut single “Subhuman”.

At No.49, spending a 4th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 23rd of July, and hitting a peak of No.10 in the process; this week sees Wu-Tang Clan rapper Method Man Featuring R&B queen Mary J. Blige fall 16 places, from last week’s position of No.33, with the romantic hip-hop/R&B duet “I’ll Be There For You / You’re All I Need To Get By”‘ blending Method Man’s gritty rhymes with Blige’s emotive vocals, while sampling Marvin Gaye’s classic motown track.

At No.48, spending a 3rd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 30th of July and hitting a peak of No.12 in the process; this week sees British trip-hop innovator Tricky Vs. US horrorcore rap group The Gravediggaz fall 17 places, from last week’s position of No.31, with the dark, atmospheric and wholly disturbing “The Hell E.P.”; blending trip-hop and rap (sampling Isaac Hayes’ iconic 1971 track “Ike’s Rap II” throughout), all wrapped up with Tricky’s moody production.

Hell Is Round The Corner (Original Mix)

Hell Is Round The Corner (The Hell & Water Mix)*

[* track is currently unavailable]

Album 8: 048 – 042

Side 15: 048 – 046

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.48 (continued) to No.46, for the week commencing Sunday the 13th of August 1995.

No.48 (continued).

Tricky Vs. The Gravediggaz – “The Hell E.P”.

Psychosis (featuring Grim Reaper)

Tonite Is A Special Nite (Chaos Mass Confusion Mix) (featuring The Gatekeeper, Grim Reaper and RZA)

At No.47, spending a 5th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 16th of July and hitting a peak of No.12 in the process; this week sees pioneering British collective Soul II Soul, with their blend of soul, funk, and hip-hop, fall 9 places, from last week’s position of No.38, with the smooth, jazzy track “Love Enuff”, featuring their signature laid-back groove and positive vibes.

At No.46, spending a 9th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 18th of June and subsequently hitting a peak of No.20 on the 16th of July; this week sees American Christian and pop singer Amy Grant fall 7 places, from last week’s position of No.39, with a warm pop-rock cover of Joni Mitchell’s environmental anthem “Big Yellow Taxi”.

Side 16: 045 – 042

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.25 to No.21, for the week commencing Friday the 6th of June 2025.

At No.45, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.24 in the process; this week sees British eccentric and former Teardrop Explodes frontman Julian Cope, known for his eclectic, psychedelic rock style, fall 21 places with the melodic and lyrically quirky “Try Try Try (4 Track E.P.)”.

Try Try Try

Baby, Let’s Play Vet

Wessexy

Don’t Jump Me, Mother

At No.44, with the 14th highest New Entry this week, are British club scene and house act West End with the optimistic and upbeat dancefloor house anthem “Love Rules”.

At No.43, with the 13th highest New Entry this week, are raw, energetic California punk band Offspring with the driving punk-rock track, with themes of frustration and escape “Gotta Get Away”.

At No.42, spending a 3rd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 30th of July and hitting a peak of No.14 in the process; this week sees British dance act Mozaic, blending house with gospel and soul influences, fall 15 places, from last week’s position of No.27, with the club euphoric uplifting house track “Sing It (The Hallelujah Song)”.

Album 9: 041 – 034

Side 17: 041 – 038

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.20 to No.16, for the week commencing Friday the 6th of June 2025.

At No.41, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.20 in the process; this week sees emotive Irish alt-rock band The Cranberries fall 21 places with the socially underscored and reflective rock track “Ridiculous Thoughts”.

At No.40, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.37 in the process; this week sees American singer-songwriter Joshua Kadison, known for his piano-driven, storytelling pop ballads, fall 3 places with the melodic love song “Beautiful In My Eyes”.

At No.39, spending a 3rd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 30th of July and hitting a peak of No.17 in the process; this week sees revolutionary British electronic and rock pioneers New Order fall 18 places, from last week’s position of No.21, with this remixed version of their 1983 classic, updated with ’90s production for renewed club appeal; “Blue Monday-95”.

At No.38, spending a 3rd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 30th of July and hitting a peak of No.8 in the process; this week sees Black Grape, formed by ex-Happy Mondays members Shaun Ryder and Bez, mixing funk, rock, and hip-hop fall 19 places, from last week’s position of No.19 with the funky, irreverent, social commentary track “In The Name Of The Father”.

Side 18: 037 to 034

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.15 to No.11, for the week commencing Friday the 6th of June 2025.

At No.37, spending a 5th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 16th of July and hitting a peak of No.9 in the process; this week sees the Modfather Paul Weller, former frontman of The Jam and Style Council, and now a British rock icon in his solo career, fall 8 places, from last week’s position of No.29, with the lush, heartfelt, soulful, romantic ballad “You Do Something To Me”.

At No.36, with the 12th highest New Entry this week, are British breakbeat and house dance project Rhythm On The Loose with the hypnotic, breakbeat influenced, driving house track “Break Of Dawn”.

At No.35, spending a 3rd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 30th of July; this week sees the innovating British synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys fall 20 places, from a peak position of No.15. with a remixed version of their 1986 track “Paninaro ’95”; a stylish ode to Italian youth culture with updated dance production.

At No.34, with the 11th highest New Entry this week, is The Notorious B.I.G., aka Biggie Smalls, the Brooklyn rapper who redefines East Coast hip-hop with this soulful track about love and redemption, “One More Chance”; featuring Faith Evans and Mary J. Blige.

Album 10: 033 – 024

Side 19: 033 – 029

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.10 to No.6, for the week commencing Friday the 6th of June 2025.

At No.33, spending a 4th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 23rd of July and hitting a peak of No.12 in the process; this week sees PJ & Duncan (aka Ant & Dec, the British TV presenters) fall 10 places, from last week’s position of No.23, with their teen-oriented, romantic, catchy pop track “Stuck On U”.

At No.32, spending a 14th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 14th of May and topping the chart for 7 consecutive weeks in the process; this week sees the two British actors from the TV series “Soldier Soldier”, and now unlikely pop stars this year, Robson Green & Jerome Flynn, fall 6 places, from last week’s position of No.26, with this double A-side of nostalgic and sentimental ballads “Unchained Melody” and “White Cliffs Of Dover”.

Unchained Melody

White Cliffs Of Dover

At No.31, spending an 8th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 25th of June and hitting a peak of No.16 in the process; this week sees British dance act A.D.A.M. Featuring vocalist Amy climb 1 place, from last week’s position of No.32, with a cover of the Cranberries grunge-rock anthem, now transformed into a dance remix, “Zombie (Dance Version)”.

At No.30, spending a 6th consecutive week in the chart since its re-entry on the 9th of July and hitting a peak of No.11 in the process, now accumulating a total of 9 weeks following its first appearance on the 23rd of June 1991; this week sees Italian house act (led by Alessandro Gilardi0 Jinny fall 5 places, from last week’s position of No.25, with the club led re-released vibrant house track “Keep Warm”.

At No.29, with the 10th highest New Entry this week, are Prince’s backing band The New Power Generation, releasing their own music independently during the artist’s creative reinvention, with funky, upbeat track “The Good Life”; with Prince’s signature groove and playful energy.

Side 20: 028 to 024

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.5 to No.1, for the week commencing Friday the 6th of June 2025.

At No.28, with the 9th highest New Entry, is pioneer of jazz-rap, Guru, of American hip-hop duo Gang Starr, featuring soul and R&B queen Chaka Khan, with the smooth, jazzy hip-hop track “Watch What You Say”.

At No.27, spending a 6th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 9th of July and subsequently hitting a peak of No.9 on the 23rd of that month; this week sees American singer, currently transitioning from Broadway to pop, Dana Dawson fall 5 places, from last week’s position of No.22, with the catchy, upbeat melodious feel-good pop-soul track about love and unity, “3 Is Family”.

At No.26, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.18 in the process; this week sees Scottish singer Märy Kiani fall 8 places with the uplifting soulful house track “When I Call Your Name”.

At No.25, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August; this week sees Australian child performer, and now international artist, Tina Arena, climb 5 places, from last week’s position of No.30, to achieve this highest peak so far with this emotional power ballad about heartbreak, “Heaven Help My Heart”.

At No.24, with the 8th highest New Entry, is dance and soul influenced British singer Lisa Moorish (featuring an un-credited cameo from George Michael himself) with a funky dance cover of Wham!’s mid 80’s smash hit “I’m Your Man”.

Album 11: 023 – 015

Side 21: 023 – 019

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.10 to No.6, for the week commencing Friday the 6th of June 2025.

At No.23, spending a 10th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 11th of June and subsequently hitting a peak of No.4 on the 16th of July; this week sees Scottish singer and former Orange Juice frontman Edwyn Collins fall 7 places, from last week’s position of No.16, with the infectious soulful, retro-styled pop hit, with a Motown-inspired groove “A Girl Like You”.

At No.22, spending a 4th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 23rd of July; this week sees raw, confessional styled Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette climb 18 places, from last week’s position of No.40, to achieve this highest peak so far with the biting, grunge-pop edged, fiery, angst-filled breakup anthem “You Oughta Know”.

At No.21, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.11 in the process; this week sees the energetic punk-pop Northern Irish indie rock band Ash fall 10 places with the catchy, youthful-longing, nostalgic love song “Girl From Mars”.

At No.20, with the 7th highest New Entry, are intense, melodic Canadian post-grunge band Moist with the raw emotive brooding, guitar-driven track “Push”.

At No.19, spending a 7th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 2nd of July, and subsequently hitting a peak of No.5 on the 16th of that month; this week sees Jamaican reggae-rap artist Shaggy featuring smooth vocalist Rayvon fall 2 places, from last week’s position of No.17, with a reggae-pop cover of Mungo Jerry’s 1970 hit “In The Summertime”.

Side 22: 018 to 015

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.5 to No.1, for the week commencing Friday the 6th of June 2025.

At No.18, with the 6th highest New Entry, is house and trance wave British dance act Shiva with the pulsating and uplifting house anthem “Freedom”.

At No.17, spending a 10th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 11th of June and hitting a peak of No.2 for two consecutive weeks in the process; this week sees Ireland’s legendary ambitious rock band U2 fall 4 places, from last week’s position of No.13, with the dark, theatrical rock track “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me” (Original Music From The Motion Picture “Batman Forever”).

At No.16, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.14 in the process; this week sees North Carolina-based jangle-pop band The Connells fall 2 places with the nostalgic, melodic ballad about love and memory, with a wistful, radio-friendly sound, “’74-’75”.

At No.15, with the 5th highest New Entry, are Scottish electronic act the Shamen, evolving from psychedelic rock to pioneers of techno and rave culture, with this hypnotic philosophical psychedelic experimental techno track “Destination Eschaton”.

Album 12: 014 – 006

Side 23: 014 – 010

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.10 to No.6, for the week commencing Friday the 6th of June 2025.

At No.14, spending a 6th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 9th of July, and hitting a peak of No.2 for two consecutive weeks in the process; this week sees energy and catchy, punk-infused British Britpop trio from Oxford, Supergrass, fall 6 places with the jubilant anthem of carefree youth “Alright” and the slower track “Time”.

Alright

Time

At No.13, with the 4th highest New Entry, are catchy, upbeat British pop quartet, Deuce with the bouncy and playful pop track “On The Bible”.

At No.12, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.12 in the process; this week sees Brighton-based folk-punk band the Levellers, who blended Celtic influences with political themes, hold this current position this week, with the rousing folk-rock track, with socially conscious lyrics about urban struggles and resilience, “Hope St.”.

At No.11, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since its re-entry on the 6th of August; now accumulating a total of 13 weeks of chart action, since its first appearance on the 2nd of August 1992, and subsequently hitting a peak position of No.6 on the 16th of that month for 2 consecutive weeks; this week sees Felix, aka Francis Wright, a British DJ and producer pivotal current house scene, fall 1 place, from last week’s position of No.10, with the re-release of this 1992 hypnotic and iconic seminal house track “Don’t You Want Me”.

The Outhere Brothers – Boom Boom Boom

At No.10, spending a 10th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 11th of June, and subsequently topping the chart for 4 consecutive weeks from the 2nd of July; this week sees the provocative Chicago-based hip-house duo The Outhere Brothers fall 8 places, from last week’s position of No.2, with the high-energy, raucous, bass-heavy and cheeky “Boom Boom Boom”.

Side 24: 009 to 006

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.5 to No.1, for the week commencing Friday the 6th of June 2025.

At No.9, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.7 in the process; this week sees Suggs, the stage name of Graham McPherson, lead singer of British ska band Madness, and now doing a cheeky bit of solo work on the side, fall 2 places with this double A-side featuring a cover of The Beatles’ “I’m Only Sleeping” & the ska-infused “Off On Holiday”; both interpreted in Suggs’ playful style.

I’m Only Sleeping

Off On Holiday

Diana King – Shy Guy

At No.8, spending a 7th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 2nd of July, and subsequently hitting a peak of No.2 on the 23rd of that month; this week sees Jamaican singer Diana King, who blends reggae, R&B, and pop fall 3 places, from last week’s position of No.5, with the laid-back reggae-pop anthem “Shy Guy”.

At No.7, spending a 5th consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 16th of July, and subsequently hitting a peak of No.6 for two consecutive week’s from the 30th of that month; this week sees Italian Eurodance act fronted by singer Olga Souza (known for their massive hit “Rhythm of the Night”), Corona, fall 1 place, from last week’s peak, with the infectious, upbeat Eurodance track “Try Me Out”.

At No.6, with the 2nd highest New Entry this week, is JX (alias of British DJ and producer Jake Williams, known for his contributions to the trance and progressive house scenes) with the euphoric and pulsating high-energy trance track, and rave-culture club favourite “Son Of A Gun”.

Album 13: 005 – 001

Side 25: 005

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.10 to No.6, for the week commencing Friday the 6th of June 2025.

At No.5, spending a 6th consecutive week in the chart since its re-entry on the 9th of July, and subsequently hitting a peak position of No.4 on the 30th of that month for 2 consecutive weeks; now accumulating a total of 11 weeks of chart action, since its first appearance on the 24th of July last year; this week sees emotive and distinctive British soul singer with Nigerian and Brazilian roots, Seal, fall 1 place, from last week’s peak, with the lush, baroque-pop ballad “Kiss From A Rose” paired with the track “I’m Alive”, which brought to the fore, the artist’s soulful versatility.

Kiss From A Rose (Love Theme From “Batman Forever”

I’m Alive (Atraxion Future Radio Edit)*

I’m Alive (Sasha And B.T. Remix)

[* track is currently unavailable]

Side 26: 004 to 001

The United Kingdom’s Official Singles Chart, from No.5 to No.1, for the week commencing Friday the 6th of June 2025.

At No.4, spending a 3rd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 30th of July; this week sees pioneers of blending hip-hop, soul, and pop, TLC, the Atlanta-based R&B trio of T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli, known for their bold style and socially conscious lyrics, climb 5 places, from last week’s position of No.9, to achieve this highest peak so far with the soulful anthem “Waterfalls”; addressing HIV/AIDS, systemic poverty, and chasing dreams cautiously, all wrapped in a smooth production, with Left Eye’s iconic rap verse giving it the finishing touch.

At No.3, spending a 2nd consecutive week in the chart since arriving on the 6th of August, and hitting a peak of No.3 in the process; this week sees Irish boyband, and now teen pop idols, Boyzone hold this current position with the romantically smooth pop-R&B track “So Good”.

At No.2, with this week’s highest New Entry, are Eurodance Italian house music project The Original, led by producers Walter Cremonini and Alessandro Benassi, with the club-friendly energised euphoric house anthem, with pulsating beats, catchy vocal hooks, and a memorable piano riff, “I Luv U Baby”.

Spending a 3rd consecutive week in the chart, since arriving on the 30th of July, and shooting straight to the top of the chart in the process, this week sees British boyband Take That, consisting of Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, and Jason Orange, retain the top spot for a 3rd successive week with the anthemic pop ballad “Never Forget”.

The Gary Barlow penned composition, reflecting on the band’s journey and hinting at their impending split (Robbie Williams having already announced his departure only last month in July). The uplifting melody and introspective lyrics about legacy resonate widely with the music buying public.

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