Episode 5 takes us right into May 1995 in the United Kingdom, a month where the charts feel alive, competitive and incredibly diverse. This is the UK HOT 50, reconstructed with 50% Radio Airplay and 50% Sales, capturing the real pulse of the country before streaming reshaped everything. And this month? It’s a tidal wave of new entries, with future classics quietly stepping into the spotlight. 🎧
From the bottom, the variety is striking. Alternative and indie voices begin to push forward with confidence. Pulp debut with “Common People,” sharp, witty and socially charged—one of those songs that doesn’t just chart, it defines an era. Iceland’s visionary Björk arrives with the industrial edge of “Army Of Me,” bold and uncompromising. Meanwhile, American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow adds warmth and introspection with “Can’t Cry Anymore,” balancing the UK’s growing alternative palette.
Soul and R&B bring richness and groove to the mid-chart. Montell Jordan lands with the smooth, irresistible “This Is How We Do It,” while Brownstone continue their refined presence with “If You Love Me.” The elegant vocals of Dionne Farris and the timeless influence of Bob Marley And The Wailers remind us how global and soulful the UK charts truly were.
Dance music remains unstoppable. Italy’s eurodance explosion continues with Corona and “Baby Baby,” while Germany sends over club energy through MC Sar And The Real McCoy and the euphoric “Love And Devotion.” British club culture stays strong thanks to Strike and the infectious “U Sure Do,” alongside the hypnotic grooves of Grace with “Not Over Yet.” This was peak dancefloor-to-radio crossover 🔥
Then comes the emotional and melodic core of the chart. Celine Dion returns with “Only One Road,” while Rod Stewart brings warmth with “You’re The Star.” Elton John adds national pride with “Made In England,” and the legendary collaboration of voices across decades continues to shape the soundscape of the UK.
And then… Britpop truly arrives.
At #3, Oasis explode into the upper tier with “Some Might Say.” Loud, confident, unapologetically British. This isn’t just a hit—it’s a statement. The cultural shift is happening in real time 🇬🇧
Just above them, American R&B star Bobby Brown surges to #2 with “Two Can Play That Game,” bringing slick attitude and crossover appeal that radio simply couldn’t resist.
But at #1… there’s no movement. No hesitation. No competition strong enough—yet.
For a third consecutive month, Take That remain firmly on top with “Back For Good.” Elegant, emotional, timeless. It’s the kind of song that transcends trends—connecting across audiences, dominating both airplay and sales, and defining this exact moment in 1995. ✨
May 1995 in the UK is a turning point: dance music still rules the clubs, R&B shapes the groove, but Britpop is rising fast—and about to take over everything.
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| TM | LM | 2M | MS | SONG | ARTIST |
| 1 | 1 | 37 | 3 | Back For Good | Take That |
| 2 | 5 | NEW | 2 | Two Can Play That Game | Bobby Brown |
| 3 | NEW | 1 | Some Might Say | Oasis | |
| 4 | 15 | NEW | 2 | Chains | Tina Arena |
| 5 | NEW | 1 | Dreamer | Livin’ Joy | |
| 6 | 32 | NEW | 2 | Love City Groove | Love City Groove |
| 7 | NEW | 1 | Key To My Life | Boyzone | |
| 8 | 25 | NEW | 2 | Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman? | Bryan Adams |
| 9 | NEW | 1 | Jessie | Joshua Kadison | |
| 10 | NEW | 1 | If You Only Let Me In | MN8 | |
| 11 | 38 | NEW | 2 | Love And Devotion | MC Sar And The Real McCoy |
| 12 | 7 | NEW | 2 | If You Love Me | Brownstone |
| 13 | NEW | 1 | Guaglione | Perez ‘Prez’ Prado And His Orchestra | |
| 14 | NEW | 1 | Unchained Melody | Robson Green And Jerome Flynn | |
| 15 | NEW | 1 | Buddy Holly | Weezer | |
| 16 | NEW | 1 | That Look In Your Eye | Ali Campbell Featuring Pamela Starks | |
| 17 | NEW | 1 | Scatman | Scatman John | |
| 18 | NEW | 1 | Made In England | Elton John | |
| 19 | NEW | 1 | Keep On Moving | Bob Marley And The Wailers | |
| 20 | 42 | NEW | 2 | Best In Me | Let Loose |
| 21 | NEW | 1 | This Is How We Do It | Montell Jordan | |
| 22 | 8 | NEW | 2 | U Sure Do | Strike |
| 23 | NEW | 1 | Only One Road | Celine Dion | |
| 24 | NEW | 1 | The Changing Man | Paul Weller | |
| 25 | 9 | NEW | 2 | Baby Baby | Corona |
| 26 | NEW | 1 | Hurt So Good | Jimmy Somerville | |
| 27 | NEW | 1 | My Girl Josephine | Supercat Featuring Jack Radics | |
| 28 | 3 | 33 | 3 | Don’t Stop (Wiggle Wiggle) | The Outhere Brothers |
| 29 | 50 | NEW | 2 | I Wanna Be Free (To Be With Him) | Scarlet |
| 30 | 4 | 27 | 3 | Julia Says | Wet Wet Wet |
| 31 | NEW | 1 | You’re The Star | Rod Stewart | |
| 32 | NEW | 1 | I Know | Dionne Farris | |
| 33 | 11 | NEW | 2 | Not Over Yet | Grace |
| 34 | 2 | 15 | 3 | Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out | Freak Power |
| 35 | NEW | 1 | 24-7-365 | Charles And Eddie | |
| 36 | NEW | 1 | Where I Find My Heaven | Gigolo Aunts | |
| 37 | NEW | 1 | Freedom | Michelle Gayle | |
| 38 | 19 | 13 | 3 | Wake Up Boo! | The Boo Radleys |
| 39 | NEW | 1 | Your Loving Arms | Billie Ray Martin | |
| 40 | 23 | 14 | 3 | The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind) | The Bucketheads |
| 41 | 22 | NEW | 2 | Strange Currencies | R.E.M. |
| 42 | 26 | NEW | 2 | Marvellous | The Lightning Seeds |
| 43 | NEW | 1 | Everyday | Incognito | |
| 44 | NEW | 1 | Army Of Me | Bjork | |
| 45 | NEW | 1 | Common People | Pulp | |
| 46 | NEW | 1 | Can’t Cry Anymore | Sheryl Crow | |
| 47 | 14 | NEW | 2 | Hypnotised | Simple Minds |
| 48 | 6 | 3 | 4 | Don’t Give Me Your Life | Alex Party |
| 49 | NEW | 1 | Adored And Explored | Marc Almond | |
| 50 | NEW | 1 | Find The Answer Within | The Boo Radleys |
