<P> This is a list of artists and the titles of their number - one singles in order of total number - one singles in the UK Singles Chart since it began in 1952 . To qualify for entry on the list, they must have been individually credited as an artist on four or more number one singles, as recognised by the Official Charts Company . Simply playing or singing on a single is not counted (for example as part of a group or supergroup), so, for example Clem Cattini, a prolific session musician who has played on over 40 number ones, is not included . </P> <P> In addition to his number ones as a member of The Beatles, Paul McCartney has received an individual credit on three more ("Ebony and Ivory", "Pipes of Peace" and "Ferry Cross the Mersey" charity record) and as a member of Wings ("Mull of Kintyre") as well as four more charity records ("Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band Aid and Band Aid 20, "Let It Be" by Ferry Aid and "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by Justice Collective), making a total of 99 weeks at number one with 25 different singles, including the biggest selling single of the 1960s, 70s and 80s ("She Loves You", "Mull of Kintyre" and "Do They Know It's Christmas?"). </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Number - ones </Th> <Th> Artist </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 21 </Td> <Td> Elvis Presley </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 17 </Td> <Td> The Beatles </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 14 </Td> <Td> Cliff Richard </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Westlife </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 13 </Td> <Td> Madonna </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 12 </Td> <Td> The Shadows </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Take That </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 9 </Td> <Td> ABBA </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Spice Girls </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Rihanna </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 8 </Td> <Td> The Rolling Stones </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Oasis </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Eminem </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Calvin Harris </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 7 </Td> <Td> Michael Jackson </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Kylie Minogue </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Elton John </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> U2 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> George Michael </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> McFly </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Robbie Williams </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Tinie Tempah </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 6 </Td> <Td> Slade </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Rod Stewart </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Blondie </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Boyzone </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Queen </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Sugababes </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> JLS </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Britney Spears </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> David Guetta </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Justin Bieber </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Sam Smith </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> 5 </Td> <Td> The Police </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> David Bowie </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Bee Gees </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> All Saints </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Beyoncé </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Dizzee Rascal </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> The Black Eyed Peas </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Ne - Yo </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Flo Rida </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> will.i.am </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Cheryl </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Bruno Mars </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> One Direction </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Jess Glynne </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Katy Perry </Td> </Tr> </Table> </Td> <Td> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Number - ones </Th> <Th> Artist </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> Frankie Laine </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Guy Mitchell </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> The Everly Brothers </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Frank Ifield </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> T. Rex </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> The Jam </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Shakin' Stevens </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Wham! </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Pet Shop Boys </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Gerry Marsden </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Jason Donovan </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Whitney Houston </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Cher </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> B * Witched </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Geri Halliwell </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Shaggy </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> S Club 7 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Christina Aguilera </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Gareth Gates </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Will Young </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Busted </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Nelly </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Girls Aloud </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Jay - Z </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Lady Gaga </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Usher </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Olly Murs </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Justin Timberlake </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Rita Ora </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Jason Derulo </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Little Mix </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Pharrell Williams </Td> </Tr> </Table> </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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