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Diana Ross · 1971

Diana Ross

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 23, 1971Chart⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Diana Ross was at number one on the UK singles chart with “I'm Still Waiting”, which became her first solo UK number-one single. It remained at the top for four weeks after being heavily promoted by BBC Radio 1 presenter Tony Blackburn on his morning programme.

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