By Artist
The following artists achieved three or more number-one hits during the 1960s. Cliff Richard achieved seven number ones; two solo and five with the Shadows. The Shadows had a total of ten number ones; five solo and five with Cliff Richard.
| Artist | Number-one hits |
|---|---|
| The Beatles | 17 |
| Elvis Presley | 11 |
| The Shadows | 10 |
| The Rolling Stones | 8 |
| Cliff Richard | 7 |
| Frank Ifield | 4 |
| The Everly Brothers | 3 |
| Georgie Fame | 3 |
| Gerry and the Pacemakers | 3 |
| The Kinks | 3 |
| Roy Orbison | 3 |
| Sandie Shaw | 3 |
| The Searchers | 3 |
Read more about this topic: List Of 1960s UK Singles Chart Number Ones
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—Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (1749–1832)
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