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How many No 1 hits did Westlife have?
As of April 2018, the group has sold more than 55 million records worldwide. They accumulated a total of 26 top ten hits including 16 number one singles as lead artist and as featured artist, 8 number one albums and 13 top 5 albums in the United Kingdom alone.
What are some Top 10 songs?
Best pop songs of all time, ranked
- “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé
- “Umbrella” by Rihanna featuring Jay-Z.
- “Shake it Off” by Taylor Swift.
- “Toxic” by Britney Spears.
- “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele.
- “Firework” by Katy Perry.
- “ReHab” by Amy Winehouse.
- “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd.
How many top ten hits did Westlife have?
With a total of 9 chart toppers, they equalled the tally of the Spice Girls and Abba. This took their tally of chart toppers into double figures, with only Cliff, the Beatles and Elvis having more.
How many original songs do Westlife have?
137 original songs
Westlife have recorded and released 137 original songs which were composed by either the band or external songwriters.
What is Westlife best song?
Flying Without Wings is Westlife’s fourth best selling single of all-time, but we have no doubt that it is their best song!
Why did Westlife break up?
The group had been torn apart by concerns about their direction; a wedge had been driven between them by Simon Cowell’s record label, Syco; and they were finding separation from their families increasingly unbearable. Despite all the money, the adulation and the achievement, Westlife, quite simply, had had enough.
Did Westlife only do covers?
Westlife member Mark Feehily has claimed that the band have recorded too many cover versions. The star noted that while the Irish group have sold more than 43 million records worldwide, many of their biggest hits were songs written by other artists. He added: “We definitely did go too far, we did too many covers.
Who is the richest member of Westlife?
Mark Feehily Net Worth
| Net Worth: | $16 Million |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.75 m) |
| Profession: | Singer, Songwriter |
| Nationality: | Republic of Ireland |
Who died in Westlife group?
Stephen Gately
| Stephen Gately | |
|---|---|
| Gately performing with Boyzone at Wembley Arena, May 2009 | |
| Born | Stephen Patrick David Gately17 March 1976 Sheriff Street, Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 10 October 2009 (aged 33) Port d’Andratx, Mallorca, Spain |
| Occupation | Singer songwriter actor dancer children’s writer |
How many Westlife songs are there?
(Disclaimer: we are well aware that there are more than 16 Westlife songs in existence. However, ranking them all would warrant a list of approximately 776 entries and honestly, who has the time?) Let’s kick this off, shall we?
Are Westlife good or bad?
Westlife are really good. So, in light of this fact, let us consider Westlife and their barrage of hits they have released over the years. And what better way to consider these #hottracks than a divisive, actively controversial list?
Is Westlife’s ‘Unbreakable’ the least-good slow ballad of their career?
Just missing out on the ever-coveted Top 10 spot, ‘Unbreakable’ slides in at a respectable (ish) No. 12 as probably the least-good-slow-ballad-Westlife-did-over-the-course-of-their-careers. The key change is there. The matching outfits featuring many brown leather jackets are there.
When did Westlife’s you raise me up become popular?
The song changes key. Westlife stand. The crowd goes wild. Though it’s been covered by countless artists, You Raise Me Up was first made popular by Josh Groban in 2003. In third place overall, Westlife’s iconic version is their most-streamed single of all time with 19.7 million listens.