what is the only record to be number one in four different years by the same band?

Answer 1

"Bohemian Rhapsody", by Queen. It was big in 1975 and 1976, when it was first released, and then became one of their biggest hits ever after its feature in the film "Wayne's World".

Answer 2

Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody.

Answer 3

Hmmm.....Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers?

Answer 4

Yeah its queen bohemian rhapsody.

Answer 5

not sure about record, but for singles it was Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody.

Answer 6

The best selling single of all time (which is better than 4 years in a row) is "White Christmas" performed by Bing Crosby:

Bing Crosby's definitive recording of "White Christmas" has sold over 100 million copies world wide. (Source: Guiness World Records.) It is the best-selling record in history.

"White Christmas” was, for most of the 20th century, the No. 1 selling single of all time. It was knocked to No. 2 six years ago by “Candle in the Wind 1997” by Elton John. But don't count “White Christmas” out yet. It keeps selling more copies every December.

Historical Data here for number 1 hits:
http://www.everyhit.com/record1.html
Most Consecutive Number 1s
7 - by The Beatles and Westlife.
The Beatles' stretch began with "A Hard Day's Night" in 1964 and lasted to "Yellow Submarine"/"Eleanor Rigby" in 1966. The run was broken when "Penny Lane"/"Strawberry Fields Forever" merely made the number 2 position the following year!
Westlife's stint began with their debut, "Swear it Again" in 1999 and ran through to "My Love" in November 2000 (though one hit was a 'duet' with Mariah Carey). It was broken by "What Makes A Man" which peaked at number 2 the following month.

Beatles fans are, however, quick to point out that "Ain't She Sweet" (which made number 29 in 1964) was recorded in 1961, well before their EMI contract. It was issued by Polydor to 'cash in' on the success of the fab four. Fans argue that this was not an "official" Beatles release. If this logic is accepted (though the track did make the charts), The Beatles run of successive number ones begins with "From Me To You" in April 1963 - making a total of 11.

Top female group is The Spice Girls (6 in a row from "Wannabe" through to "Too Much").

More historical data for #1 singles by year:
http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/charts/yearend_chart_index.jsp

Here is a list of best sellers by number of copies sold:
List of best-selling singles in the United States
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This is a list of best selling singles in the United States certified by the Recording Industry Association of America. All of these singles have sold over 2 million copies, meaning they are all multi-platinum singles.

10 million and over:

* "White Christmas", Bing Crosby
* "Rock Around The Clock", Bill Haley and His Comets
* "Candle In The Wind 1997" (Princess Diana Tribute), Elton John

Over 8 million:

* "We Are The World", USA for Africa

Over 7 million:

* "Oh, Pretty Woman", Roy Orbison

Over 5 million: in alphabetical order

* "Hips Don't Lie", Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean
* "I Want to Hold Your Hand", The Beatles


Over 4 million: in alphabetical order

* "Another One Bites the Dust", Queen
* "Ballad of the Green Berets", Sgt Barry Sadler
* "The Chipmunk Song", The Chipmunks
* "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You", Bryan Adams
* "Eye of the Tiger", Survivor
* "Hey Jude", The Beatles
* "Hound Dog"/"Don't Be Cruel", Elvis Presley
* "I Will Always Love You", Whitney Houston
* "I'll Be There", Jackson 5
* "Islands in the Stream", Kenny Rogers& Dolly Parton
* "Let's Get It On", Marvin Gaye
* "Le Freak", CHIC
* "Macarena", Los Del Rio
* "Stayin' Alive", Bee Gees
* "Whoomp! (There It Is)", Tag Team

Over 3 million: in alphabetical order

* "The Boy Is Mine", Brandy & Monica
* "Can't Nobody Hold Me Down", Puff Daddy& Mase
* "Gangsta's Paradise", Coolio
* "How Do I Live", LeAnn Rimes
* "I Heard It Through the Grapevine", Marvin Gaye
* "I'll Be Missing You", Puff Daddy & Faith Evans
* "Love Me Tender"/"Anyway You Want Me" Elvis Presley
* "Smooth", Santana featuring Rob Thomas
* "Sugar, Sugar", The Archies
* "Can't Buy Me Love", The Beatles
* "We Belong Together", Mariah Carey
* "When Doves Cry", Prince

Over 2 million: in alphabetical order

* "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now", McFadden & Whitehead
* "All Shook Up", Elvis Presley
* "Are You Lonesome Tonight?", Elvis Presley
* "Baby Got Back", Sir Mix-a-Lot
* "...Baby One More Time", Britney Spears
* "Bad Girls", Donna Summer
* "Boogie Nights", Heatwave (band)
* "Boogie Oogie Oogie", A Taste Of Honey
* "Car Wash", Rose Royce
* "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?", Rod Stewart
* "Dazzey Duicks", Duice
* "Disco Lady", Johnnie Taylor (the first RIAA-certified two-million seller)
* "Elvira", Oak Ridge Boys
* "Emotion", Samantha Sang
* "Enjoy Yourself", The Jacksons
* "Fantasy", Mariah Carey
* "Heartbreak Hotel", Elvis Presley
* "Hot Child in the City", Nick Gilder
* "Hot Stuff", Donna Summer
* "Grease", Frankie Valli
* "I Love Rock 'N Roll", Joan Jett
* "I Will Survive", Gloria Gaynor
* "If Your Girl Only Knew", Aaliyah
* "Jailhouse Rock", Elvis Presley
* "Jump", Kris Kross
* "Knock On Wood", Amii Stewart
* "Mickey", Toni Basil
* "Mr Big Stuff", Jean Knight
* "Night Fever", Bee Gees
* "One Sweet Day", Boyz II Men & Mariah Carey
* "O.P.P", Naughty By Nature
* "Reunited", Peaches & Herb
* "Shadow Dancing", Andy Gibb
* "Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)", Jacksons
* "Star Wars Title Theme", Meco
* "(Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear", Elvis Presley
* "Tha Crossroads", Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
* "Too Close", Next
* "Too Much Heaven", Bee Gees
* "Tragedy", Bee Gees
* "Vogue", Madonna
* "We Will Rock You"/"We Are the Champions", Queen
* "Bohemian Rhapsody", Queen
* "Wild Thing", Tone Loc
* "YMCA", Village People
* "You Light Up My Life", Debby Boone
* "You're The One That I Want", Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta

Answer 7

merry xmas everybody by slade