Presley can still be called king
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From Associated Press
Elvis Presley’s music lives on -- and continues to set records in Britain -- taking the No. 1 position on the country’s singles chart.
The weekly singles hit parade -- first started in Britain in 1952 -- reached its 1,000th week Sunday with Presley’s rereleased 1959 hit “One Night” claiming the milestone No. 1 position.
By storming to No. 1, “One Night” became Presley’s 20th No. 1 hit on the British charts -- a record in itself.
The Beatles managed 17 No. 1 hits.
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