Does anybody remember Lita Roza? She was the first Liverpudlian to have a hit record when her classic "How much is that doggy in the window" made number one in 1953. One of my many claims to fame (carefully removes tongue from cheek) is that Sonia, who had a hit with"You'll never stop me loving you" in 1989 ,was a pupil at Priory Community Comprehensive School where I taught.
I'll bet that, whilst many of you will remember Lita Roza's record, very few will be able to recall Sonia's.
Actually, Liverpool has contributed an amazing 56 number ones to the pop charts. To celebrate this achievement, the Number One project is staging a charity concert on the 19th at Liverpool's brand new Liverpool Echo Arena on the King's Dock with a galaxy of stars.
This will be followed by the release on the 28th January of the classic Cilla Black song “Anyone Who Had a Heart” by Atomic Kitten. Then on 4th February, "Liverpool - The Number Ones Album" with 28 of the hit singles will be released.
I'm not sure whether either Sonia or Lita Roza's hits have made it into the album. We might have to wait until February to find out.
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