Why didn't these songs get to #1?

 Mick and Jeff are back for a new season! The music world is focussed on the hit, the chart-topper, the NUMBER ONE! But simply getting onto the charts signifies a certain amount of commercial success, doesn’t it?  We kick off with a look at some of the many songs that didn’t make it to the top of the charts, and see if they got different results in either the UK, US or Australia. Jeff brings us up to speed with some news about rock personalities.   The year’s first “Album to Listen to Before You Die” is “Hypnotised” by The Undertones.  We have a listen and wonder “Why”?    References:  Princess Fionnula returns to Ireland; Nickelback; Duran Duran; Andy Taylor; Noel Gallagher; Hawkwind; 2022 MTV Video Music Awards; Måneskin; The Undertones; The Guardian; Spice Girls; Rod Stewart; Oasis; Adam and the Ants;Eurythmics; Phil Collins; INXS; Blondie; Salt-N-Pepa; Slade; Roxy Music; Sparks; The Troggs – Wild Thing (1966);  The Sweet; Sex Pistols; Diana Ross; Elvis Presley; The KinksUnder PressurePlaylistThe Guardian: Culture" section Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!