{"product_id":"every-uk-number-1-rob-barker-9798249849580","title":"Every UK Number 1: The Beatles and Their Solo Years: The stories behind the chart-toppers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Beatles changed the course of pop history - and the UK singles chart was never the same again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvery UK Number 1: The Beatles and Their Solo Years\u003c\/i\u003e is the ultimate deep dive into the chart-topping story of John, Paul, George and Ringo - together and apart. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on the acclaimed research and reviews from \u003ci\u003eEvery UK Number 1: The 60s\u003c\/i\u003e, this special edition brings together the full story of The Beatles' 17 number ones, alongside every chart-topper they achieved during their solo careers, and their triumphant return in 2023.\u003cp\u003eAs seen in \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Mirror\u003c\/i\u003e and on everyuknumber1.com, music journalist Rob Barker revisits the long and winding road that defined generations - from the raw optimism of \u003ci\u003eFrom Me to You\u003c\/i\u003e to the poignant finality of \u003ci\u003eNow and Then\/Love Me Do\u003c\/i\u003e, and beyond into the solo triumphs of \u003ci\u003eImagine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMull of Kintyre\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMy Sweet Lord\u003c\/i\u003e and more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Beatles-focused collection gathers all the in-depth reviews first published in \u003ci\u003eEvery UK Number 1: The 60s\u003c\/i\u003e, placing each hit in its cultural and political context as Beatlemania exploded and Britain became the centre of the musical universe. But this book goes further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlongside the original Beatles chart-toppers, you'll find brand new and previously unpublished material covering every solo UK number one. From McCartney's post-Beatles reinvention in Wings and Harrison's spiritual breakthrough, to Lennon's bittersweet comeback, each record is examined with fresh perspective and behind-the-scenes detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's also an exclusive section dedicated to the charity number one singles the Beatles were part of after the band's split - from Band Aid to Hillsborough tributes and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is more than a list of songs. It's a chronicle of how four young men from Liverpool reshaped popular music - and how, even after the split, they continued to dominate the charts in their own unique ways. Discover the stories behind the screaming fans, the studio tensions, the reinventions, the rivalries and the reunions that never quite happened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lifelong Beatles obsessive or discovering their story for the first time, \u003ci\u003eEvery UK Number 1: The Beatles and Their Solo Years \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a compelling, nostalgic and revealing journey through decades of number one history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause when it comes to UK chart success, nobody did it bigger - or better - than The Beatles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rob Barker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798249849580\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 180\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d","brand":"Rob Barker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48659870089471,"sku":"9798249849580","price":13.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/every-uk-number-1-rob-barker-9798249849580","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}