Which artist has had the longest gap between being at Number One with original songs? It’s the brilliant Blondie.

Blondie took “The Tide Is High” to the top spot in November 1980…

They had to wait 18 years and 3 months for their next Number One in February 1999 with “Maria”…

I get my facts from the brilliant EveryHit.com

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