This week we marked the 23 anniversary of Bryan Adams annexing/conquering the UK singles chart for 16 weeks. Delete your preferred description as a Sunday activity.
Though contrary to belief, “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” didn’t immediately land in the top spot, but steadily marched up the UK singles chart in 1991 before finally toppling the then number one to reach the top spot.
For the pub quiz teams, if ever the question came up; the song knocked Jason Donovan’s “Any Dream Will Do” from the top spot on July 7 1991, after a mere three weeks on the UK singles charts.
Many of us of a certain age will recall the marathon-like stint that Bryan Adams had at the top of the singles chart, with a then-record 16 weeks reigning over anyone and everyone who dared to topple him from the top of the mountain.
But who did the Canadian rocker keep off the top spot across those 16 weeks? Was there anyone in particular who unfairly felt the unenviable power of the main theme from “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” during that time?
For the pub quiz teams, if ever the question came up; the song knocked Jason Donovan’s “Any Dream Will Do” from the top spot on July 7 1991, after a mere three weeks on the UK singles charts.
13. Ce Ce Peniston - "Finally"
Ce Ce Peniston's signature song, "Finally", debuted October 16 at #37, but don't feel too bad. The singer enjoyed a hit with her following single, "We Got A Love Thang," elevating her profile so when 1992 came around and "Finally" was reissued, it peaked at #2 on the UK chart. | Getty Images
14. Lisa Stansfield - "Change"
After the runaway success of "All Around The World" in 1989, Lisa Stansfield never achieved the same heights as that single did when it topped the UK charts. "Change," despite debuting at #13 on October 13th 1991, is still considered to be one of the singer's most well-received songs. | Getty Images
15. Vic Reeves and The Wonderstuff - "Dizzy"
Vic Reeves' cover of the 1969 Tommy Roe classic propelled the comedian into the top ten of the UK singles chart when it debuted at #6 on October 23 1991, during the final weeks of Bryan Adams' reign (Photo by Martyn Goodacre/Getty Images.) | Getty Images
16. Bonus - Who knocked Bryan Adams off the top spot eventually?
Bonus piece of pub quiz trivia for making it this far; it would be U2's "The Fly" that ultimately knocked Bryan Adams off the top spot. The song entered the UK album chart at #1 on October 27 1991, ending the Canadian's 16 week reign. (Photo by Gie Knaeps/Getty Images) | Getty Images