Bibliogryphon 9,570 Posted November 2, 2016 I have just crunched some numbers comparing acts that had UK No.1 hits in 1957, 1967 & 1977. In 57 there were 11 acts who had a No.1. Still living there are four solo artists (Tommy Steele, Tab Hunter, Paul Anka & Harry Belafonte) in addition there is one cricket (Jerry Allison) So 4.25/11 is 38.6%. A similar analysis for 67 gives 7.33333/12 = 61% and for 77 12.683333/16 = 79.3%. The only person who is on more than one list is Paul McCartney. So we should lose 2.7 acts from the 67 list in the next 10 years. Putting aside the question of why, this is an interesting piece of analysis. Of the '57 names, Tab is writing books, Paul is still performing, Harry is still an activist and Tommy is crap as Glen Miller (a horrendous piece of miscasting). Hard to say who would go first (though Tommy Steele is dying more often). What about letting us see the rest of the lists? Here are the lists.I have expanded 67 but left the groups intact for 77. 1957 Tommy Steele Tab Hunter Paul Anka Harry Bellafonte Jerry Allison (The Crickets) 1967 Petula Clark Englebert Humpadink Nancy Sinatra Sandie Shaw Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith (The Monkees) Brian Poole, Rick Westwood, Len Hawkes (The Tremeloes) Gary Brooker, Keith Reid, Matthew Fisher, Ray Royer, David Knights (Procul Harem) Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr (The Beatles) Barry Gibb (The Bee Gees) 1977 David Soul Julie Covington Leo Sayer ABBA (All surviving) Deneice Williams Rod Stewart Kenny Rogers Manhatten Transfer The Jacksons Hot Chocolate (minus Errol Brown) Brotherhood of Man The Floaters (?) Baccara Wings (2/3) I have no idea about whether any of The Floaters are still alive. Wiki gives the names but no more info. For those who are interested moving on to 1987 gives us a 82.4% survival rate notable fallers include Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Ben E King and Mel Appleby I have included the full list 1987 Steve Silk Hurley Aretha Frankin/George Michael Ben E King Boy George Mel & Kim Ferry Aid (17/20 heaadline performers still alive) Madonna Starship Whitney Houston The Firm Pet Shop Boys Los Lobos Michael Jackson/Siedah Starship aren't fully crewed anymore - though Grace Slick improbably lingers I think the 1987 line up are still breathing. Aye, I stand corrected - mind, other than Ms Slick it ain't like there were any genuine musical heavyweights in there, eh? I did have to look them up to find out who they were and whether they were still alive. Grace Slick was 78 on Sunday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted November 2, 2016 I have just crunched some numbers comparing acts that had UK No.1 hits in 1957, 1967 & 1977. In 57 there were 11 acts who had a No.1. Still living there are four solo artists (Tommy Steele, Tab Hunter, Paul Anka & Harry Belafonte) in addition there is one cricket (Jerry Allison) So 4.25/11 is 38.6%. A similar analysis for 67 gives 7.33333/12 = 61% and for 77 12.683333/16 = 79.3%. The only person who is on more than one list is Paul McCartney. So we should lose 2.7 acts from the 67 list in the next 10 years. Putting aside the question of why, this is an interesting piece of analysis. Of the '57 names, Tab is writing books, Paul is still performing, Harry is still an activist and Tommy is crap as Glen Miller (a horrendous piece of miscasting). Hard to say who would go first (though Tommy Steele is dying more often). What about letting us see the rest of the lists? Here are the lists.I have expanded 67 but left the groups intact for 77. 1957 Tommy Steele Tab Hunter Paul Anka Harry Bellafonte Jerry Allison (The Crickets) 1967 Petula Clark Englebert Humpadink Nancy Sinatra Sandie Shaw Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith (The Monkees) Brian Poole, Rick Westwood, Len Hawkes (The Tremeloes) Gary Brooker, Keith Reid, Matthew Fisher, Ray Royer, David Knights (Procul Harem) Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr (The Beatles) Barry Gibb (The Bee Gees) 1977 David Soul Julie Covington Leo Sayer ABBA (All surviving) Deneice Williams Rod Stewart Kenny Rogers Manhatten Transfer The Jacksons Hot Chocolate (minus Errol Brown) Brotherhood of Man The Floaters (?) Baccara Wings (2/3) I have no idea about whether any of The Floaters are still alive. Wiki gives the names but no more info. For those who are interested moving on to 1987 gives us a 82.4% survival rate notable fallers include Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Ben E King and Mel Appleby I have included the full list 1987 Steve Silk Hurley Aretha Frankin/George Michael Ben E King Boy George Mel & Kim Ferry Aid (17/20 heaadline performers still alive) Madonna Starship Whitney Houston The Firm Pet Shop Boys Los Lobos Michael Jackson/Siedah Garrett Rick Astley MARRS (5/6 Surviving) Bee Gees (1/3 Surviving) T'Pau There are some Deathlist regulars on there. Starship aren't fully crewed anymore - though Grace Slick improbably lingers Just realised I have effectively counted Mel and Kim twices as Mel Appleby was one of the three off the Ferry Aid single who was dead. I have just crunched some numbers comparing acts that had UK No.1 hits in 1957, 1967 & 1977. In 57 there were 11 acts who had a No.1. Still living there are four solo artists (Tommy Steele, Tab Hunter, Paul Anka & Harry Belafonte) in addition there is one cricket (Jerry Allison) So 4.25/11 is 38.6%. A similar analysis for 67 gives 7.33333/12 = 61% and for 77 12.683333/16 = 79.3%. The only person who is on more than one list is Paul McCartney. So we should lose 2.7 acts from the 67 list in the next 10 years. Putting aside the question of why, this is an interesting piece of analysis. Of the '57 names, Tab is writing books, Paul is still performing, Harry is still an activist and Tommy is crap as Glen Miller (a horrendous piece of miscasting). Hard to say who would go first (though Tommy Steele is dying more often). What about letting us see the rest of the lists? Here are the lists.I have expanded 67 but left the groups intact for 77. 1957 Tommy Steele Tab Hunter Paul Anka Harry Bellafonte Jerry Allison (The Crickets) 1967 Petula Clark Englebert Humpadink Nancy Sinatra Sandie Shaw Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith (The Monkees) Brian Poole, Rick Westwood, Len Hawkes (The Tremeloes) Gary Brooker, Keith Reid, Matthew Fisher, Ray Royer, David Knights (Procul Harem) Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr (The Beatles) Barry Gibb (The Bee Gees) 1977 David Soul Julie Covington Leo Sayer ABBA (All surviving) Deneice Williams Rod Stewart Kenny Rogers Manhatten Transfer The Jacksons Hot Chocolate (minus Errol Brown) Brotherhood of Man The Floaters (?) Baccara Wings (2/3) I have no idea about whether any of The Floaters are still alive. Wiki gives the names but no more info. For those who are interested moving on to 1987 gives us a 82.4% survival rate notable fallers include Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Ben E King and Mel Appleby I have included the full list 1987 Steve Silk Hurley Aretha Frankin/George MichaelBen E King Boy GeorgeMel & Kim Ferry Aid (17/20 heaadline performers still alive) Madonna StarshipWhitney Houston The Firm Pet Shop Boys Los LobosMichael Jackson/Siedah Starship aren't fully crewed anymore - though Grace Slick improbably lingers I think the 1987 line up are still breathing. Aye, I stand corrected - mind, other than Ms Slick it ain't like there were any genuine musical heavyweights in there, eh? I did have to look them up to find out who they were and whether they were still alive. Grace Slick was 78 on Sunday. I assumed Paul Kantner was a member but he was actually the reason the Jefferson name was removed. He left the band in 1984. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 2, 2016 If anybody quotes the last post, I hope Paul doesn't bother with a warning and just goes fuckin Tonto. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinegar Tits 605 Posted November 2, 2016 Grace Slick was 78 on Sunday. She was born in 1939 so she's 77. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Bearer 6,101 Posted November 2, 2016 If anybody quotes the last post, I hope Paul doesn't bother with a warning and just goes fuckin Tonto. If anybody does, I'll give out a 7 day ban. :-( 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,570 Posted November 3, 2016 Grace Slick was 78 on Sunday. She was born in 1939 so she's 77. We have been discussing 2017 too much and I forgot we weren't already there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whitehouse 872 Posted November 3, 2016 If anybody quotes the last post, I hope Paul doesn't bother with a warning and just goes fuckin Tonto. If anybody does, I'll give out a 7 day ban. :-( Quoting you is ok? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted November 3, 2016 I have just crunched some numbers comparing acts that had UK No.1 hits in 1957, 1967 & 1977. In 57 there were 11 acts who had a No.1. Still living there are four solo artists (Tommy Steele, Tab Hunter, Paul Anka & Harry Belafonte) in addition there is one cricket (Jerry Allison) So 4.25/11 is 38.6%. A similar analysis for 67 gives 7.33333/12 = 61% and for 77 12.683333/16 = 79.3%. The only person who is on more than one list is Paul McCartney. So we should lose 2.7 acts from the 67 list in the next 10 years. Putting aside the question of why, this is an interesting piece of analysis. Of the '57 names, Tab is writing books, Paul is still performing, Harry is still an activist and Tommy is crap as Glen Miller (a horrendous piece of miscasting). Hard to say who would go first (though Tommy Steele is dying more often). What about letting us see the rest of the lists? Here are the lists.I have expanded 67 but left the groups intact for 77. 1957 Tommy Steele Tab Hunter Paul Anka Harry Bellafonte Jerry Allison (The Crickets) 1967 Petula Clark Englebert Humpadink Nancy Sinatra Sandie Shaw Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith (The Monkees) Brian Poole, Rick Westwood, Len Hawkes (The Tremeloes) Gary Brooker, Keith Reid, Matthew Fisher, Ray Royer, David Knights (Procul Harem) Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr (The Beatles) Barry Gibb (The Bee Gees) 1977 David Soul Julie Covington Leo Sayer ABBA (All surviving) Deneice Williams Rod Stewart Kenny Rogers Manhatten Transfer The Jacksons Hot Chocolate (minus Errol Brown) Brotherhood of Man The Floaters (?) Baccara Wings (2/3) I have no idea about whether any of The Floaters are still alive. Wiki gives the names but no more info. For those who are interested moving on to 1987 gives us a 82.4% survival rate notable fallers include Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Ben E King and Mel Appleby I have included the full list 1987 Steve Silk Hurley Aretha Frankin/George MichaelBen E King Boy GeorgeMel & Kim Ferry Aid (17/20 heaadline performers still alive) Madonna StarshipWhitney Houston The Firm Pet Shop Boys Los LobosMichael Jackson/Siedah Garrett Rick Astley MARRS (5/6 Surviving) Bee Gees (1/3 Surviving) T'Pau There are some Deathlist regulars on there. Starship aren't fully crewed anymore - though Grace Slick improbably lingers Just realised I have effectively counted Mel and Kim twices as Mel Appleby was one of the three off the Ferry Aid single who was dead. I have just crunched some numbers comparing acts that had UK No.1 hits in 1957, 1967 & 1977. In 57 there were 11 acts who had a No.1. Still living there are four solo artists (Tommy Steele, Tab Hunter, Paul Anka & Harry Belafonte) in addition there is one cricket (Jerry Allison) So 4.25/11 is 38.6%. A similar analysis for 67 gives 7.33333/12 = 61% and for 77 12.683333/16 = 79.3%. The only person who is on more than one list is Paul McCartney. So we should lose 2.7 acts from the 67 list in the next 10 years. Putting aside the question of why, this is an interesting piece of analysis. Of the '57 names, Tab is writing books, Paul is still performing, Harry is still an activist and Tommy is crap as Glen Miller (a horrendous piece of miscasting). Hard to say who would go first (though Tommy Steele is dying more often). What about letting us see the rest of the lists? Here are the lists.I have expanded 67 but left the groups intact for 77. 1957 Tommy Steele Tab Hunter Paul Anka Harry Bellafonte Jerry Allison (The Crickets) 1967 Petula Clark Englebert Humpadink Nancy Sinatra Sandie Shaw Micky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith (The Monkees) Brian Poole, Rick Westwood, Len Hawkes (The Tremeloes) Gary Brooker, Keith Reid, Matthew Fisher, Ray Royer, David Knights (Procul Harem) Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr (The Beatles) Barry Gibb (The Bee Gees) 1977 David Soul Julie Covington Leo Sayer ABBA (All surviving) Deneice Williams Rod Stewart Kenny Rogers Manhatten Transfer The Jacksons Hot Chocolate (minus Errol Brown) Brotherhood of Man The Floaters (?) Baccara Wings (2/3) I have no idea about whether any of The Floaters are still alive. Wiki gives the names but no more info. For those who are interested moving on to 1987 gives us a 82.4% survival rate notable fallers include Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Ben E King and Mel Appleby I have included the full list 1987 Steve Silk Hurley Aretha Frankin/George MichaelBen E King Boy GeorgeMel & Kim Ferry Aid (17/20 heaadline performers still alive) Madonna StarshipWhitney Houston The Firm Pet Shop Boys Los LobosMichael Jackson/Siedah Starship aren't fully crewed anymore - though Grace Slick improbably lingers I think the 1987 line up are still breathing. Aye, I stand corrected - mind, other than Ms Slick it ain't like there were any genuine musical heavyweights in there, eh? I did have to look them up to find out who they were and whether they were still alive. Grace Slick was 78 on Sunday. I assumed Paul Kantner was a member but he was actually the reason the Jefferson name was removed. He left the band in 1984. Paul its an emergency I forgot the lube for your mom and now she is bleeding. She says that she wants you to rub it in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 3, 2016 \O/ ^^ waves farewell to MK.... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,028 Posted November 3, 2016 Word on the street is Kay Starr has died aged 94. Working on a link...which is this...https://www.facebook.com/MissRoseMarie/posts/1486096141406112 UK #1 Rock N Roll Waltz: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWosiGsjoss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted November 3, 2016 @ charon (I can't quote you) Yup, pretty sure that's more than a 7 day ban given his recent track record. I have just crunched some numbers comparing acts that had UK No.1 hits in 1957, 1967 & 1977.In 57 there were 11 acts who had a No.1. Still living there are four solo artists (Tommy Steele, Tab Hunter, Paul Anka & Harry Belafonte) in addition there is one cricket (Jerry Allison) So 4.25/11 is 38.6%.A similar analysis for 67 gives 7.33333/12 = 61% and for 77 12.683333/16 = 79.3%.The only person who is on more than one list is Paul McCartney.So we should lose 2.7 acts from the 67 list in the next 10 years. Here are the lists.I have expanded 67 but left the groups intact for 77.1957Tommy SteeleTab HunterPaul AnkaHarry BellafonteJerry Allison (The Crickets)1967Petula ClarkEnglebert HumpadinkNancy SinatraSandie ShawMicky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith (The Monkees)Brian Poole, Rick Westwood, Len Hawkes (The Tremeloes)Gary Brooker, Keith Reid, Matthew Fisher, Ray Royer, David Knights (Procul Harem)Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr (The Beatles)Barry Gibb (The Bee Gees)1977David SoulJulie CovingtonLeo SayerABBA (All surviving)Deneice WilliamsRod StewartKenny RogersManhatten TransferThe JacksonsHot Chocolate (minus Errol Brown)Brotherhood of ManThe Floaters (?)BaccaraWings (2/3)I have no idea about whether any of The Floaters are still alive. Wiki gives the names but no more info. For those who are interested moving on to 1987 gives us a 82.4% survival rate notable fallers include Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Ben E King and Mel ApplebyI have included the full list1987Steve Silk HurleyAretha Frankin/George MichaelBen E KingBoy GeorgeMel & KimFerry Aid (17/20 heaadline performers still alive)MadonnaStarshipWhitney HoustonThe FirmPet Shop BoysLos LobosMichael Jackson/Siedah GarrettRick AstleyMARRS (5/6 Surviving)Bee Gees (1/3 Surviving)T'PauThere are some Deathlist regulars on there. Starship aren't fully crewed anymore - though Grace Slick improbably lingers Just realised I have effectively counted Mel and Kim twices as Mel Appleby was one of the three off the Ferry Aid single who was dead. I have just crunched some numbers comparing acts that had UK No.1 hits in 1957, 1967 & 1977.In 57 there were 11 acts who had a No.1. Still living there are four solo artists (Tommy Steele, Tab Hunter, Paul Anka & Harry Belafonte) in addition there is one cricket (Jerry Allison) So 4.25/11 is 38.6%.A similar analysis for 67 gives 7.33333/12 = 61% and for 77 12.683333/16 = 79.3%.The only person who is on more than one list is Paul McCartney.So we should lose 2.7 acts from the 67 list in the next 10 years.Putting aside the question of why, this is an interesting piece of analysis. Of the '57 names, Tab is writing books, Paul is still performing, Harry is still an activist and Tommy is crap as Glen Miller (a horrendous piece of miscasting). Hard to say who would go first (though Tommy Steele is dying more often). What about letting us see the rest of the lists? Here are the lists.I have expanded 67 but left the groups intact for 77.1957Tommy SteeleTab HunterPaul AnkaHarry BellafonteJerry Allison (The Crickets)1967Petula ClarkEnglebert HumpadinkNancy SinatraSandie ShawMicky Dolenz, Peter Tork, Mike Nesmith (The Monkees)Brian Poole, Rick Westwood, Len Hawkes (The Tremeloes)Gary Brooker, Keith Reid, Matthew Fisher, Ray Royer, David Knights (Procul Harem)Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr (The Beatles)Barry Gibb (The Bee Gees)1977David SoulJulie CovingtonLeo SayerABBA (All surviving)Deneice WilliamsRod StewartKenny RogersManhatten TransferThe JacksonsHot Chocolate (minus Errol Brown)Brotherhood of ManThe Floaters (?)BaccaraWings (2/3)I have no idea about whether any of The Floaters are still alive. Wiki gives the names but no more info. For those who are interested moving on to 1987 gives us a 82.4% survival rate notable fallers include Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Ben E King and Mel ApplebyI have included the full list1987Steve Silk HurleyAretha Frankin/George MichaelBen E KingBoy GeorgeMel & KimFerry Aid (17/20 heaadline performers still alive)MadonnaStarshipWhitney HoustonThe FirmPet Shop BoysLos LobosMichael Jackson/Siedah Starship aren't fully crewed anymore - though Grace Slick improbably lingers I think the 1987 line up are still breathing. Aye, I stand corrected - mind, other than Ms Slick it ain't like there were any genuine musical heavyweights in there, eh? I did have to look them up to find out who they were and whether they were still alive.Grace Slick was 78 on Sunday. I assumed Paul Kantner was a member but he was actually the reason the Jefferson name was removed. He left the band in 1984. Paul its an emergency I forgot the lube for your mom and now she is bleeding. She says that she wants you to rub it in. Are you okay MK! I do sometimes wonder. Grow up son, your not even a bairn anymore - that'll probably please Cat O'Falk. Apparently there is actually a limit on the amount of quoted blocks you can have! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,570 Posted November 3, 2016 Word on the street is Kay Starr has died aged 94. Working on a link...which is this...https://www.facebook.com/MissRoseMarie/posts/1486096141406112 UK #1 Rock N Roll Waltz: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWosiGsjoss Wiki say she is dead but no news outlets as yet. This is one for Scavenger Hunt Bingo! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,028 Posted November 3, 2016 Word on the street is Kay Starr has died aged 94. Working on a link...which is this...https://www.facebook.com/MissRoseMarie/posts/1486096141406112 UK #1 Rock N Roll Waltz: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWosiGsjoss If and when further confirmed, that leaves Vera Lynn and Doris Day as the only survivors to have had a UK top ten hit in 1952... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,437 Posted November 3, 2016 Word on the street is Kay Starr has died aged 94. Working on a link...which is this...https://www.facebook.com/MissRoseMarie/posts/1486096141406112 UK #1 Rock N Roll Waltz: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWosiGsjoss If and when further confirmed, that leaves Vera Lynn and Doris Day as the only survivors to have had a UK top ten hit in 1952... Hmm, my moneys on the one who was in a car which got hit by a speeding train, and is still with us, to be the sole survivor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevonDeathTrip 2,358 Posted November 3, 2016 Word on the street is Kay Starr has died aged 94. Working on a link...which is this...https://www.facebook.com/MissRoseMarie/posts/1486096141406112 UK #1 Rock N Roll Waltz: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWosiGsjoss If and when further confirmed, that leaves Vera Lynn and Doris Day as the only survivors to have had a UK top ten hit in 1952... Point of order! Johnny Ray and The Four Lads had a number seven hit in 1952. Frank Busseri, one of the original Lads, breathes and still fronts the group. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,028 Posted November 3, 2016 Word on the street is Kay Starr has died aged 94. Working on a link...which is this...https://www.facebook.com/MissRoseMarie/posts/1486096141406112 UK #1 Rock N Roll Waltz: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWosiGsjoss If and when further confirmed, that leaves Vera Lynn and Doris Day as the only survivors to have had a UK top ten hit in 1952... Point of order! Johnny Ray and The Four Lads had a number seven hit in 1952. Frank Busseri, one of the original Lads, breathes and still fronts the group. Hmmm, missed that one DDT! When I was compiling my own list, I must not have included what I thought were backing bands, session musicians etc. Granted I've whoopsed up there on a strict basis. My bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted November 3, 2016 Word on the street is Kay Starr has died aged 94. Working on a link...which is this...https://www.facebook.com/MissRoseMarie/posts/1486096141406112 UK #1 Rock N Roll Waltz: Absolutely no major news obit at this point. I'm shocked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted November 3, 2016 Word on the street is Kay Starr has died aged 94. Working on a link...which is this...https://www.facebook.com/MissRoseMarie/posts/1486096141406112 UK #1 Rock N Roll Waltz: If and when further confirmed, that leaves Vera Lynn and Doris Day as the only survivors to have had a UK top ten hit in 1952... For once Joey is right. Kinda hard to buy into this and no one carrying the news story. But we've seen it before. I'll give it another 6 hours then I'm going to call BS. No way anyone of Starr's stature dies and no one covers it for 18 hours. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,577 Posted November 3, 2016 Actress Rose Marie wrote about it on her personal page. I imagine it's true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,028 Posted November 3, 2016 Article here: http://www.oklahoman.com/article/5525406?access=d32d2fcdc3b929b8dc26467c6a41460e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_theoklahoman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,220 Posted November 3, 2016 Article here: http://www.oklahoman.com/article/5525406?access=d32d2fcdc3b929b8dc26467c6a41460e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_theoklahoman I believe it now. I'm just shocked about no major news reporting it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,727 Posted November 3, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DosPYF_gAo 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,577 Posted November 3, 2016 Kay Starr was the person with the earliest UK Number 1 single alive.That title now goes to Sally Sweetland (b. 1911)... if she's still alive. Somebody really ought to find that out.If Sweetland is dead then Doris Day had the earliest number one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,515 Posted November 3, 2016 I think we found evidence Sweetland was dead on here a few months back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted November 4, 2016 I think we found evidence Sweetland was dead on here a few months back. she died last year according to IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0842342/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
