Elton John, who is married to David Furnish, has reached a major milestone as one of his biggest hits hits number one in the UK charts.
This career-spanning album DiamondsFeaturing iconic tracks. Tiny Dancer, I’m still standing.and Rocket Manearned the legendary musician his ninth number one album at the age of 77.
Elton John said, “I’m thrilled and excited that Diamonds is the number one album in the UK this week.”
“What a great start to the new year. I couldn’t be happier.”
The album, originally released in 2017, has been a constant presence on the charts.
According to reports, after being re-released in a Super Deluxe Edition, which includes Blu-ray, cassette, and diamond-effect vinyl versions, sales increased last week.
Additionally, Elton John’s streaming numbers have increased, thanks to the success of the Disney+ documentary. Never be late.Which premiered last month.
The film, co-directed by John’s husband David Furnish, offers an in-depth look at his life and career, including his struggles with addiction, fatherhood, and the end of his farewell tour in 2023. .
On the work front, Diamonds It has spent more weeks on the charts than any other Elton John album and has now sold over 1.5 million copies in the UK.
It also debuted at number one in a relatively quiet week for new releases, helped by the lack of major new entries in the top 10.