Natalie Imbruglia’s ‘Torn’ has made it to number one in the UK – almost three decades later.
The 1997 classic narrowly missed out on the top spot to Aqua’s ‘Barbie Girl’, but after 28 years, a new chart by Greatest Hits Radio from PPL, has sent it soaring to the top.
The Top 30 Countdown of the Most Played Songs of the 21st Century from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s sees ‘Torn’ trump Police classic ‘Every Step You Take’ and Whitney Houston’s ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ to pole position.
The chart was commissioned as part of Greatest Hits Radio’s Vinyl Revival for Cash for Kids Day on Thursday (01.05.25) and was revealed by host Kate Thornton on her afternoon show.
The DJ said: “Natalie has finally had her revenge on Barbie Girl and has made it to Number One! And what a meaningful chart this is, Torn has proved to be the true pick of the pops when it comes to the music broadcast across the airwaves. Proof yet again that the Greatest Hits of yesteryear continue to live on.”
Natalie said: ‘I can’t believe ‘Torn’ has landed the number 1 spot on the Greatest Hits Radio Top 30 rundown! Wow! …. Phil Thornalley congrats to you my friend and luckily I still love singing it!! Thanks to all the listeners and see you at the summer shows!”
Kate Reilly, Chief Membership and People Officer at PPL, added: “PPL is delighted to support Greatest Hits Radio with the Top 30 most played songs of the 21st century across three seminal music decades. The listeners are in for a real treat and plenty of surprises along the way.”
Listen to the full chart rundown via hellorayo.co.uk/greatest-hits/charity/events/vinyl-revival-2025/.