So here we all are in a new year once again. It seems hard to believe that we are now 11 years into the current century and that I have now lived in seven different decades. But then as my Nan once said to me, old age is always 10 years older than you are. So I take this to mean that as long as it’s not my name in the Guinness Book Of Records as the oldest person on the planet then I will never be old, will I? Obviously I’m only saying all this because I turned 52 on January 1st and birthdays make you think of age, longevity, life and stuff don’t they?
Anyway enough drivel about me let’s take a quick look at the best-selling UK albums and singles for 2010. Rihanna has performed amazingly well with one entry in the album top 5 and two in the singles. It was also good to see the X Factor single failing to make the top spot in the end of year sales chart.
Top UK albums of 2010
- Progress – Take That
- Crazy Love – Michael Buble
- The Fame – Lady Gaga
- Loud – Rihanna
- The Defamation of Strickland Banks – Plan B
Worldwide album sales have Lady Gaga at number one with ‘The Fame’, followed by Eminem with ‘Recovery’ in the number 2 slot.
Top UK singles of 2010
- Love The Way You Lie – Eminem ft Rihanna
- When We Collide – Matt Cardle
- Just The Way You Are (Amazing) – Bruno Mars
- Only Girl (In The World) – Rihanna
- OMG – Usher ft Will I Am
To see the more extensive lists click here for the Official Chart Company site.