Elton John’s One Night Only – The Greatest Hits debuts on the U.K.’s Official Album Downloads chart, … More
Even after more than half a century in the spotlight, Elton John continues to rack up new wins on charts all around the world. The piano player and singer isn’t just sticking around — he’s actively debuting projects in lofty positions in many markets, which is an impressive feat for any veteran artist. This week, he adds another title to his growing 2025 streak, as a beloved live recording finds its way onto one tally in the United Kingdom.
One Night Only – The Greatest Hits Debuts
John’s One Night Only – The Greatest Hits arrives on the Official Album Downloads chart this week. The live set, which highlights some of his best-loved songs, opens at No. 62. That means the project was one of the most downloaded titles in the U.K. this frame – and for the first time!
A Three-Week Winning Streak for Elton John
The new arrival extends a remarkable run for John on the U.K. charts. This marks the third consecutive week in which the superstar has landed at least one new entry on an album tally in the country.
Three frames ago, he and Brandi Carlile shared Who Believes In Angels?, a joint effort that immediately stormed to No. 1 on every roster it appeared on — and it’s still performing exceptionally well.
Last week, John joined forces with Ry Cooder for Live From the Rainbow Theatre, a special release shared for Record Store Day. While that project has already fallen off the rankings — a typical outcome for Record Store Day exclusives — after just a few days of selling very well.
One Night Only Isn’t Exactly New
Unlike Who Believes In Angels? and Live From the Rainbow Theatre, One Night Only isn’t a new offering. The live album originally dropped in 2000 and is now nearing its twenty-fifth anniversary, which it will reach in a few months.
When it was first released, the collection became another sizable success for John in the country. It peaked at No. 7 on the Official Albums chart, and it’s already been certified platinum in John’s home nation.
Two Other Elton John Albums Continue to Chart
John’s chart success at the moment in the U.K. isn’t limited to just One Night Only. Two additional collections from the legend continue to sell and stream as well. Who Believes In Angels? remains inside the top 10 on five different rosters, and it even manages to sit at No. 2 on several of them, barely missing out on yet another frame at No. 1.
Meanwhile, Diamonds, John’s perennial greatest hits package, enjoys a big rebound on the Official Albums chart. The set jumps from No. 16 to No. 9, claiming another turn inside the top 10. Diamonds is also still present on two other lists, and it even manages to reenter the downloads-only tally, where John now fills three spaces.
