The Beatles: The Rock band makes history again with their new single Now and Then
The Beatles have once again made their name in music history. The legendary British band, consisting of Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the late John Lennon and George Harrison, has secured their 18th number-one single with the AI-produced track 'Now and Then.' They are the only British act to achieve such a staggering number of chart-topping singles during and after their heyday.
Sir Paul McCartney expressed his astonishment and excitement about the accomplishment, stating that it was mind-boggling and had blown his socks off!.. He added that it was a very emotional moment for him. The only act to surpass The Beatles in British chart history is the late 'Hound Dog' rocker Elvis Presley, with 21 number-one singles.
Fastest-Selling Single of the Year
The new single 'Now and Then' not only secured the top spot but also emerged as the fastest-selling single of the year to date. With a remarkable 78,200 combined UK chart units across sales and streaming, the track achieved the biggest single-week sales in almost a decade. This accomplishment surpasses even the success of Ben Haenow's 'Something I Need' in 2014, the year he won 'The X Factor.'
'Now And Then' has also become the most-streamed Beatles track in a single week, surpassing the previous record held by their classic hit 'Here Comes the Sun' by more than four million listens.
Martin Talbot, Chief Executive Officer of the Official Charts Company, while emphasizing the impact of The Beatles' comeback stated, "Beatlemania has returned this week — and what an amazing few days it has been for The Fab Four." He called The Beatles the «greatest band» in history.
The Beatles single, «Now and Then,» has brought together the voices of all band members, including the
