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Top ten best-selling singles in Irish recording history - VIDEOS

From "Riverdance" to Matt Cardle an interesting list that reflects Ireland’s equal parts modern and traditional society


Coming in at number ten with a cover of Billy Joel's "Uptown Girl" it's Westlife
Coming in at number ten with a cover of Billy Joel's "Uptown Girl" it's Westlife
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In a list that positively reflects Ireland’s equal parts modern and traditional society, here is a list as compiled by The Daily Edge for TheJournal.ie of Ireland’s most-selling records ever.

Are you surprised which tunes made the cut? Do you have any favorites on the list?

1. Elton John – ‘Something About The Way You Look Tonight/Candle In The Wind ’97′ (1997)

2. Bill Whelan – ‘Riverdance’ (1994)

3. Six – ‘There’s A Whole Lot Of Loving Going On’ (2002)

4. Matt Cardle – ‘When We Collide’ (2010)


5.Mark McCabe – ‘Maniac 2000′ (2000)

6. Eiffel 65 – ‘Blue (Da Ba Dee)’ (1999)

7. Enrique Iglesias – ‘Hero’ (2002)

8.Sharon Shannon & Mundy – ‘Galway Girl’ (2006)

9. Black Eyed Peas – ‘I’ve Gotta Feeling’ (2009)

10.Westlife – ‘Uptown Girl’ (2001)

 


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Horrible. No U2? Van?? Sinead??? Planxty? Christy?
Gimme a Galway Girl anyday - not least Sharon Shannon her beautiful self. As a Dubliner like Joyce, I appreciate a good Barnacle when I see one. Though prefer the version of GG with that American folk singer whose name escapes me right now. Wonderful selection IC. Thanks again.
What is you're avarage reader's age? 25????
No U2???...really???!
I love Mundy. And Matt Cardle.
 




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