Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Paul Bearers

Band On The Rung

Is your name Paul? Yes? That's great news, because you must be a pop star in waiting. More pop stars have been called Paul than any other name. From McCartney to Weller, people called Paul have appeared on 57 No.1 singles since the UK chart began in 1953, according to Yahoo! Music. John was the second most common name for chart-toppers, with the likes of Lennon and Queen bassist Deacon appearing on 54 best-selling songs. David was third (whew!) thanks to the success of artists like Bowie, while Brian - as in May and McFadden - came fourth. George Harrison, George Michael and Boy George helped their name into fifth place.

9 comments:

Ellie Creek Ellis said...

well,
Ms. Ellie (from Dallas)
Ellie May Clampet


it's digresses from there! lol

I LOVE Paul Weller's song, "You Do Something TO ME"....

robkroese said...

G'day, David! Thanks for stopping by my blog, and I'll never say no to being added to somebody's blogroll! I'll get you added to mine as well.

Glad you came over from Carol's. She's a phenomenal writer, isn't she?

I guess there aren't many Robs on that list, eh?

david mcmahon said...

Hi Ms Creek,

Good call. Ms Ellie was an absolute gem, wasn't she!

Keep smiling

David

david mcmahon said...

G'day Diesel,

No worries at all. Will add you to my blogroll. Yes, I think Carol is a distinctive writer. Absolutely no doubt about it.

Robs? Yep. Rob Thomas. Robbie Williams. Both of 'em can sing a bit!

Keep smiling

David

Sam said...

hmmm.... dats intersting trivia.. any body called Sam up der?? :) just asking!!

david mcmahon said...

Hi Sam,

Yeah, there was a little bloke called Sammy Davis Jr who could sing a bit and act a bit!

Cheers

David

Brian in Oxford said...

How many for Ringos?

david mcmahon said...

Hi Brian,

Ah, the brilliant Ringo? Alas, none, because that was his nom de plume - after his love for jewellery, if I recall correctly.

Keep smiling

David

skinnylittleblonde said...

Interesting that 3 of the 4 names co-winky-dinked with The Beatles' names.