Which artist took the longest time to get to Number One? It was Tony Christie with “(Is This The Way To) Amarillo”.

It took 34 Years, 10 Months, and 2 Days to be exact!

His single from November 1971, “(Is This The Way To) Amarillo” was used in 2005 by comedian Peter Kaye in various TV performances, ultimately leading to a re-release in aid of Comic Relief.

That catapulted the track back into the chart – at number one – on  26th March 2005. 

I get my facts from the brilliant EveryHit.com

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