One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) by One Direction was a UK number 1 hit on Saturday, March 2, 2013 spending 1 week(s) at the top of the UK charts. One Direction reworked Blondie's 1978 track with a bit of the Undertones' classic punk track "Teenage Kicks" mashed in, as the official Comic Relief single for the 2013 charity campaign. The song was recorded to mark the 25th anniversary of Red Nose Day, a fundraising event held by the organization televised lived by the BBC on March 15, 2013. The quintet did not receive any payment regarding their contribution to the charity single, with the proceeds going to those affected by famine in Africa. The song was supposed to be released as a download on February 17, 2013, but leaked a fortnight previously. The song was one of the fastest-selling Comic Relief singles ever, hitting #1 on iTunes charts in 63 countries during its first week on sale.
Who sang One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)?
One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) was performed by One Direction
What year did One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) get to the UK number 1 spot?
One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) first became a UK number 1 on Saturday, March 2, 2013
How long was One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) at number 1 in the UK?
One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks) spent 1 week(s) at number 1 in the UK.