Broken Wings

The Stargazers - 'Broken Wings'

10th April, 1953 (1 week)

The Stargazers scored the next number 1 hit on the 10th April 1953 with their song 'Broken Wings'. The first number 1 for a group was also the first of two Number 1 songs for the band.

This is really the first number 1 that I have actively disliked. It sounds like elevator muzak. Vile.

Further to this, my disdain was compounded when I saw that the band were awarded the NME 'Group Of The Year' award for 5 years running. 50 years have passed and I still disagree with what the NME has to say.