Posted February 22Feb 22 The 25 acts who experienced at least 25 years between visits to the UK Top 20 Singles Chart - José Feliciano being the most recent addition. 1 Bobby Helms 63 years 5 months 1958 - 2022 2 Vera Lynn 62.11 1957 - 2020 3 Ronettes 59.10 1964 - 2024 4 José Feliciano 56.2 1968 - 2025 5 Brenda Lee 53.2 1964 - 2017 6 Gerry and the Pacemakers 47.5 1964 - 2012 7 Neil Diamond 40.6 1981 - 2021 8 Leeds United FC / Team and Supporters 37.11 1972 - 2010 9 Perez Prado 36.7 1958 - 1995 10 Tony Christie 33.2 1972 - 2005 11 Wizzard 32.10 1975 - 2007 12 Lou Reed 31.1 1973 - 2004 13 Mamas and the Papas 29.11 1967 - 1997 14 Donny Osmond 29.10 1974 - 2004 15 Andy Stewart 28.4 1961 - 1989 16 Boney M 28.4 1993 - 2021 17 Bobby Vinton 27.11 1962 - 1990 18 Beatles 27.8 1996 - 2023 19 Yes 27.6 1977 - 2005 20 Arsenal Football Club 27.0 1971 - 1998 21 Sham 69 26.9 1979 - 2006 22 Eddie Cochran 26.6 1961 - 1988 23 Louis Armstrong 26.5 1968 - 1994 24 Nat King Cole 25.0 1962 - 1987 25 Andy Williams 25.0 1974 - 1999
February 22Feb 22 Think Dean Martin has been left out (53.7 1969-2022) putting him at number 5 unless there's something I've forgotten about. Love these lists!
February 23Feb 23 Author Think Dean Martin has been left out (53.7 1969-2022) putting him at number 5 unless there's something I've forgotten about. Love these lists! Brilliant, thank you! There's always one that get's away - the Douglas Bader effect...
February 23Feb 23 Author Michael Ball had a 28 year gap between Top 20 appearances in 1992 & 2020! Yes, albeit as part of a duet in 2020. Thank you, I'll add him in...
February 24Feb 24 Author I found another one: Mark Knopfler: January 1997 - March 2024, partly disguised as Dunblane and Guitar Heroes. 27 years 2 months.
February 27Feb 27 What’s the longest gap for someone done it with original music - no Christmas songs or older songs re-entering?Is it Leeds FC?
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