Guinness British Hit Singles - David Roberts (Editor) Reviews

It is a shame that this book has not brought out a new edition for years, meaning that any information you want about new music or chart positions has to be done by roaming aimlessly around the Internet, which can be a right nuisance. What is the book then: The book is an a-z of British hit singles since the time UK charts ...  Read the complete review

I was recommended, Three Singing Pigs by Kaye Umansky, by a friend when I first began to teach music and singing to a group of 5-7 year olds. The book features 13 stories with musical elements; these range from simple rhymes to well known tunes to activities and games. Stories include: Little Red Hen, Three Billy Goats Gruff and the Hairy Scarey ...  Read the complete review

Released in early 2001, the 14th edition of "British Hit Singles" covers all Official chart positions from when it started in the early 50's. So, if you were wondering what position Madonna's "Holiday" single got to (in the official UK top 40, you would search for Madonna (the book's in alphabetical order so ...  Read the complete review

DID YOU KNOW? The first edition of the Guinness Book of British Hit Singles was published in 1977. The 13th edition includes singles up to 1999 and is an essential party tool. We have spent many a drunken evening asking music trivia questions. You can even make it into a party game! It is equally great if you want a quiet evening in, as it is ...  Read the complete review