Music
One Direction claim highest UK group US chart debut since Spice Girls
Published Thursday, Feb 23 2012, 15:42 GMT | By Lewis Corner | 44 comments
One Direction have claimed the highest debut for a UK pop group on the US chart since the Spice Girls.
The boyband's debut single 'What Makes You Beautiful' reached number 28 on the Hot 100 during its first week on sale, making it the highest from a UK pop group in the last 15 years.
The last group to chart higher with their debut single during their first week was the Spice Girls with 'Wannabe', which landed at number 11 on the Hot 100 in January 1997, reports Billboard.
One Direction sold 132,000 downloads of 'What Makes You Beautiful' over the past week and landed at number 12 on the Digital Songs chart.
The high chart placing for One Direction comes a week before 'What Makes You Beautiful' goes for airplay on pop radio, which is expected to help the track move up the Hot 100 chart.
The former X Factor finalists will then release their debut album Up All Night in the US on March 13.
Simon Cowell recently suggested that the Stateside success of One Direction could encourage more groups to audition for the second season of The X Factor USA.
> Big Time Rush: 'One Direction will be massive in America'
Watch the music video for One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful' below:
The boyband's debut single 'What Makes You Beautiful' reached number 28 on the Hot 100 during its first week on sale, making it the highest from a UK pop group in the last 15 years.
© PA Images / Ian West/PA Wire
© LUCA BRUNO/AP/Press Association Images
The last group to chart higher with their debut single during their first week was the Spice Girls with 'Wannabe', which landed at number 11 on the Hot 100 in January 1997, reports Billboard.
One Direction sold 132,000 downloads of 'What Makes You Beautiful' over the past week and landed at number 12 on the Digital Songs chart.
The high chart placing for One Direction comes a week before 'What Makes You Beautiful' goes for airplay on pop radio, which is expected to help the track move up the Hot 100 chart.
The former X Factor finalists will then release their debut album Up All Night in the US on March 13.
Simon Cowell recently suggested that the Stateside success of One Direction could encourage more groups to audition for the second season of The X Factor USA.
> Big Time Rush: 'One Direction will be massive in America'
Watch the music video for One Direction's 'What Makes You Beautiful' below:
Previous: Nicki Minaj confirmed for T in the Park
44 comments
Loading...
Related Stories
Singles Reviews
Nelly Furtado: 'Big Hoops' reviewThe singer's comeback confidently ignores all the latest fads.
Music Interviews
David Guetta: My music isn't all the sameDigital Spy talks to the DJ ahead of his London shows this weekend.
The Sound
Album Reviews
Ladyhawke: 'Anxiety' reviewThe singer's ear for infectious pop remains stronger than ever on her second LP.
