David Whitfield & Mantovani - Cara Mia

David Whitfield & Mantovani - 'Cara Mia'

2nd July, 1954 (10 weeks)

And after poor old Johnnie Ray, it's back to a more familiar sounding style now.

David Whitfield & Mantovani - both previous chart-toppers in their own rights - combined like pre-rock n roll Power Rangers to create the first UK number 1 single to top the charts consecutively for 10 weeks. 6 And only the third artists to achieve the coveted Gold Single for single sales.

As I posted on his last number 1, I really can't stand David Whitfield's voice. It's like pouring acid down your ears. Though his diet opera style matches Mantovani's light orchestra style. I won't deny that much.

Mantovani & His Orchestra - The Song From Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)

Mantovani & His Orchestra - 'The Song From Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart)'

14th August, 1953 (1 Week)

The second song to hit Number 1, temporarily interrupting Frankie Laine was the mononymous Mantovani & his Orchestra.

And now for something a little bit different, as they say:

The song originally appeared in the 1952 film 'Moulin Rouge' starring José Ferrer and Zsa Zsa Gabor, sung by Muriel Smith with Gabor lip-synching - though it would be Mantovani's version that would score the biggest chart success in the UK.