Number 1s of 2011
The best of 2011
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Listen backListen back to some of our best bits from 2011 including some huge celebrity interviews.
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In the photosWho's topped the chart in 2011? See photos of all the No. 1 selling artists of the year.
The Vodafone Big Top 40 of 2011
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1. Someone Like YouAdele topped the Vodafone Big Top 40's chart of the biggest songs of 2011.
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2. Party Rock AnthemLMFAO scored one of the biggest hits of 2011 with their huge summer anthem that got everybody shuffling.
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3. Moves Like JaggerMaroon 5 had a huge hit towards the end of 2011, it went on to become the third biggest song of the year.
Number 1s of 2011
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Military Wives' Choir - Wherever You AreA group of military wives, stars of the BBC TV show, The Choir claimed this year's Christmas No. 1.
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Coldplay - ParadiseAfter three months in the Vodafone Big Top 40, Coldplay's 'Paradise'.
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Olly Murs - Dance With Me TonightOlly Murs made it to No. 1 on his third week in the chart, ending Flo Rida week at the top of the chart.
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Flo Rida - Good FeelingFrom nowhere, Flo Rida's 'Good Feeling' flew in to the chart ending Rihanna and Calvin's time on top.
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Rihanna - We Found LoveRihanna and Calvin Harris climbed back to the top of the chart to reclaim the top spot from Professor Green.
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Professor Green - Read All About ItProfessor Green and Emeli Sande ended Rihanna's two week reign at the top of our chart.
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Rihanna - We Found LoveRihanna's collaboration with Calvin Harris ended Maroon 5's two week stint at the top of chart.
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Maroon 5 - Moves Like JaggerIt's been a couple of weeks since Maroon 5 were last at No. 1, but this week 'Moves Like Jagger' has reclaimed the top spot.
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Dappy - No RegretsHe might have been doing it alone but N-Dubz's Dappy made it to No. 1 with his debut solo hit.
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One Direction - What Makes You BeautifulThe boys came third in last year's X Factor but the boys made it the top in our chart with their debut single.
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Maroon 5 - Moves Like JaggerMaroon 5 teamed up with Christina Augilera to end Olly Mur's two week run at the top of the Vodafone Big Top 40.
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Olly Murs - Heart Skips a BeatOlly's new single with Rizzle Kicks was a brand new entry this week at No. 1.
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Wretch 32 - Don't GoJLS managed to stay at No. 1 for three weeks but it was Wretch 32's third single which ended their streak.
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JLS - She Makes Me WannaJLS stormed the chart to end The Wanted's two week reign at No. 1.
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The Wanted - Glad You CameThe Wanted score another Big Top 40 No. 1 with the next single from their second album.
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DJ Fresh - LouderDJ Fresh stormed to the top of the chart with his summer dubstep smash.
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Jason Derulo - Don't Wanna Go HomeOn it's second week in the chart, Jason Derulo's new single knocked Example off the top spot.
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Example - Changed The Way You Kiss MeExample is back on top with his massive track, 'Changed The Way You Kiss Me'.
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Pitbull - Give Me EverythingPitbull knocked Bruno Mars off of the top spot after a week with his track featuring feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack and Nayer.
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Bruno Mars - The Lazy SongBruno Mars bags his second No. 1 of 2011, check out the amazing video!
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David Guetta - Where Them Girls AtDJ Guetta has teamed up with Flo-Rida and Nicki Minaj to create the summer smash 'Where Them Girls At'.
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LMFAO - Party Rock AnthemOne of the most infectious dance tracks of the year, LMFAO ended J-Lo's three week reign at No. 1.
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Jennifer Lopez - On The FloorJennifer Lopez makes her return to the chart and scored a No. 1 with Pitbull.
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Nicole - Don't Hold Your BreathNicole Scherzinger climbed to the top of our chart to claim her first ever Big Top 40 No. 1.
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The Wanted - Gold ForeverThe Wanted, on top with the official 2011 Comic Relief single.
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Adele - Someone Like YouAdele and Jessie J have swapped places again, this time putting 'Someone Like You' back at the top.
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Jessie J - Price Tag (feat. B.o.B)After a week at No. 1 for Adele, Jessie J reclaimed the top spot following the release of her debut album.
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Adele - Someone Like YouAdele's 'Someone Like You' shot to No. 1 after she performed it on this year's BRIT Awards.
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Lady Gaga - Born This WayGaga flew to the top of our chart after her song was released to the world the previous Friday.
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Jessie J - Price Tag (feat. B.o.B)With all the excitement surrounding the Critics' Choice winner ahead of the BRITs, her second single flew to No. 1.
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Bruno Mars - GrenadeBruno Mars was back at No. 1, following on from his success in 2010. 'Grenade' stayed at No. 1 for three weeks.
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Rihanna - What's My Name?Rihanna had been in the Big Top 40 every week in 2010 and this week bagged another No. 1 with Drake.

