No, what’s wrong with the UK charts is the way in which they’re compiled. The true story of pop music in Britain is no longer being told. Things haven’t been right since 2014.

The UK singles chart - famous for its top 40 rundowns, Christmas number ones and artist rivalries - is celebrating its 70th birthday. Once a key part of British life, the chart has given music ...

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Released on November 2, “Now and Then” debuted on the UK’s Official Singles Chart at No. 42 the following day. Just over a week later, on Friday, the melancholic tune reached No. 1.

Streaming was added to the singles chart in 2014 and although the way it is measured has changed, in the UK 100 paid streams or 600 free streams have generally equalled one sale.

The group is also the act with the longest gap between No. 1 singles - 54 years - and the oldest band to score a UK No. 1 single, the Official Charts Company said. McCartney is 81 while Starr is 83.