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They've penned UK No1's in each of four decades. They're the only song-writing team to have written hit singles in each of five decades. Ranked in the top five most successful recording artists ever, with Barry being rated as the all-time No3 record producer with the most No1 records (14) to his credit. The only recording artists to write and produce six straight number one singles. The first composers to have five songs in the Top 10 at the same time. Most covered writers ever with literally thousands of recorded versions of their songs. Seven Grammy Awards, members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in both the US and Australia and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
The Number Ones Album is a celebration of a lifetime of hits for Robin, Barry and Maurice. The one disc release contains 20 tracks, 19 of which have been No1's around the world with final track "Man In The Middle" included as a special tribute to Maurice, who passed away in January 2003.
CD Description
One of the biggest pop groups of all time follow the trend of "number ones" albums set by The Beatles, Elvis and Michael Jackson. This features hits from charts the world over andspans their entire career from the folk-pop of the 60s and 70s through their triumphant disco period. Also included is 2001's 'Man In The Middle' as the surviving brothers' tribute to the late Maurice, and their own version of 'Islands In The Stream' which was a US no.1 for Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.