The list of 2022’s most bought and streamed songs also showed how times have changed – with only two of the songs included released in the last year.
The oldest song in the list was released back in 1985 but became a smash hit for a second time after featuring in a popular television series.
And only one artist had more than one entry in the top 10, meaning a total of nine artists can celebrate singing Britain’s favourite songs of the year.
Leon Neville, director of research and insight at the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) who recently released the figures, said the domination of UK artists was “astonishing”, adding: “This outstanding achievement is a testament to the rich music talent that continues to emerge from across the UK’s nations and regions, fuelled by the passion, investment and skills of UK record labels.”
Here are the singles that made the grade.
9. LF System - Afraid To Feel
LF System knocked Kate Bush off the number one spot with 'Afraid To Feel', which went on to becomethe longest running dance UK number one in more than a decade. The British duo first created the track in 2019, but it took them until May 2022 to get a record company to release it. Photo: Getty Images
10. Sam Fender – Seventeen Going Under
Completing the top 10 is Newcastle singer Sam Fender with the lead single from his second studio album of the same name. It was named Hottest Record of the Year 2021 by BBC Radio 1 listeners and picked up both an Ivor Novello and a Rolling Stone award. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell