The 5 Strangest Singles That Ever Reached Number 1 on the Music Charts

Throughout the history of popular music, some songs have reached the top of the charts even though they seemed unlikely commercial successes. Far Out Magazine has put together a selection considered among the most curious and unexpected ever seen in music rankings. LIST OF THE 5 WEIRDEST NUMBERS 1 IN HISTORY: 1. "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!" -Napoleon XIV The track mixed humor, unusual sound effects and a theme considered bizarre even by the standards of the 1960s. 2. "Mr. Blobby" - Mr. Blobby Originally created as a television prank in the United Kingdom, the song became an unexpected phenomenon and reached the top of the British charts. 3. "Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West)" - Benny Hill A humorous song based on a milk delivery man ended up becoming a huge hit in the UK. 4. "Grandma We Love You" - St Winifred's School Choir Performed by a children's choir, the song surprised experts by achieving enormous popularity. 5. "Shaddap You Face" - Joe Dolce Mixing humor, exaggerated accents and a simple melody, the song became an international phenomenon and topped charts in several countries. These examples demonstrate that the public does not always follow the music industry's predictions. Sometimes, songs considered eccentric or unlikely manage to win over millions of listeners and achieve historic results.