The longest running no1 single in the UK

That distinction goes to Frankie Goes to Hollywood with there 1984 dance floor war song Two Tribes.

The song released on ZTT records went to number one for 9 weeks and there previous number one 'relax' enjoyed a upturn and went to number two whilst still occupying the top spot.

The song was famous for it's booming Bass sound and excerpts from the public information film 'Protect and Survive'. The song was originally recorded in 1982 for the John Peel sessions but was updated with the percussion sound at the height of the Cold War between America and Soviet Union.

The song was written by Peter Gill, Holly Johnson and Mark O'Toole and was produced by Trevor Horn. The song was backed by a cover of Edwin Starr 'War' and a Paul Morley interview over a instrumental named 'One February Friday'.

1984 saw Frankie number one for 15 weeks with 3 songs and enjoyed a record of 3 number ones with there first three releases. Only Gerry and the Pacemakers had did that in the 1960s. Godley and Crème directed the video of the Cold War Leaders Reagan and Chernenko wrestling in a ring and ultimately leading to the Universe blowing up. It was no hype that was the fear to the rest of the world what could have happened.