Most of the biggest musicians in the world have enjoyed the sweet smell of success that comes with hitting Number 1, but they've more often than not also had a whiff of disappointment when they've just missed out on the top spot. In some cases, an album can be a big seller across the globe, but only top the charts in one territory, which has happened in Ireland on occasion.
Barry Gibb's Greenfields becomes his first solo Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart: "The greatest moment of my life!"
15.01.2021 - 20:11 / officialcharts.com
Barry Gibb earns his first solo UK Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart with Greenfields: The Gibb Brothers’ Songbook (Vol. 1).
The collection of country interpretations of classic Bee Gees hits, featuring collaborations with the likes of Dolly Parton and Olivia Newton-John, finishes the week with more than twice the chart sales of its closest competition. 83% of the album’s final tally is made up of physical copies.
Celebrating the news, Barry told OfficialCharts.com:
“There is no such thing
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