"There was never any doubt that the first original single from Daft Punk in years was going to be one of the biggest debut singles of 2013, " the director of label relations said.

BBC: Daft Punk

But it was in 1994, that one of Presley's songs would become one of the UK biggest ever selling singles when Wet Wet Wet famously covered Love Is All Around, which topped the UK chart for 15 weeks.

BBC: Obituary: The Troggs' Reg Presley

Despite the levels of piracy, the BPI was able to announce in October that we are living in "the era of the digital single", after figures revealed 2009 was biggest ever year for UK singles, with more than 117m sold.

BBC: No decrease in illegal downloading, says BPI

Yes the American team won eight of the 12 singles matches on the final day to stage the biggest comeback from 10-6 down to win, but the victory was overshadowed by the abuse handed out by the American spectators to Europe's Colin Montgomerie.

BBC: Ryder Cup 2010: An A-Z of the Cup's history

They were one of the biggest bands of the late 70s and 80s with a string of top 10 singles and albums and won Brit Awards, Ivor Novellos and Grammy Awards.

BBC: Bob Geldof