List of number-one singles on Tio i Topp

[3] The idea behind the show was coined by Carl-Eiwar Carlsson and Klas Burling, who both had history of working in record shops and as such knew what records most teenagers and young adults were buying and consuming and thus wanted to lead a radio show based on this.

[4] Unlike contemporary record charts, who often compiled lists based on record sales, Tio i Topp based their list on audience reaction; each week a jury consisting of about 200 people were placed in front of a mentometer upon which 15 songs are played through speakers, after which they'd vote on the song they liked most.

[6] An example of this is "Very Last Day" by the Hollies, which had been featured on their eponymous 1965 album and wasn't released as a single in most of the world; it reached number one in June 1966.

[8] This led to Sveriges Radio starting Kvällstoppen, which compiled a weekly chart based on sales rather than an audience response during the summer of 1962.

[5] The first song to reach number one on the chart was "I'm Gonna Knock on Your Door" by Eddie Hodges on 14 October 1961.

Eddie Hodges (right) had the first number-one single on the chart with " I'm Gonna Knock on Your Door " in 1961. [ 1 ]
Pat Boone was at number one for six week with " Speedy Gonzales " during the summer of 1962
Gerry and the Pacemakers was the first merseybeat British invasion band to reach number one on Tio i Topp. [ 18 ]
The Beatles had their first number one single with " She Loves You " in November 1963. [ 19 ]
The Beatles had five number one hits on Tio i Topp in 1964, totalling 18 weeks. [ 24 ]
Tages holding a copy of their debut single " Sleep Little Girl ", which reached number one that year. [ 25 ]
The Rolling Stones had several songs on the chart in 1965.
The Hep Stars had two number one singles on the chart for nine weeks, longer than any other artist.
Manfred Mann were at number one for four weeks with " Just Like a Woman ".
The Who had their only number one-song on Tio i Topp with " Bucket 'T' ", which wasn't released as a single anywhere else.
Tommy Körberg had one of his first and biggest hits with " Somebody's Taken Maria Away ", which featured his backing band the Maniacs.
The Bee Gees had their first number one single with " Massachusetts "
The Tremeloes had their only number one-song on Tio i Topp with " Suddenly You Love Me " in February.
Mary Hopkin was at number one for several weeks during the autumn of 1968.
The Marmalade were the first artists to reach number one in 1969.
Elvis Presley had his last number one-single and biggest hit with " In the Ghetto " during the summer of 1969.
Tim Hardin had a long-runner on Tio i Topp with " Simple Song of Freedom "
Chris Andrews had a huge hit with " Pretty Belinda "
" Lookin' out My Back Door " by Creedence Clearwater Revival was the song at number one the longest, at ten weeks.
George Harrison had his only number one hit with " My Sweet Lord ", which was at number one for seven weeks in the spring of 1971
Lalla Hansson had his only hit single with " Anna och mej "
The New Seekers had two number one songs totaling six weeks
Michael Jackson had his first and only solo hit with " Rockin' Robin ".
ABBA had their first number one with " He Is Your Brother " under the name Björn, Benny, Agnetha & Anni-Frid .
Elton John managed to reach number one in both January and December.
Jose Feliciano in January and February 1973 had his second number one after previous hit "Shake A Hand" in 1971.
Björn Skifs managed two number-ones with his band Blåblus .
Harpo had a number one song with "Sayonara" for five weeks.
The Rubettes had the final number-one single on Tio i Topp with " Sugar Baby Love ".