This iconic 1960s song made history 66 years ago, when it was the No. 1 song in the United Kingdom for almost a month.
The Official Singles Chart Top 100 is broadcast by BBC Radio 1 every Friday, and reflects the UK's biggest songs of the week, based on audio and video streams, downloads, CDs and vinyl, compiled by the Official Charts Company.
British actor and singer-songwriter Anthony Newley in Paris, France, 30th November 1968.Reg Lancaster/Daily Express/Getty Images
Known as a "latter-day British Al Jolson," Newley achieved widespread success in music, stage and on screen. He grew up in London and gained popularity in 1958 when he starred in No Time To Die and Idol in Parade. In the early 1960s, he started experimenting with songwriting, releasing a string of hits throughout the decade. Throughout his career, Newley won a Grammy in 1963 for his song "What Kind of Fool Am I?" with Leslie Bricusse, as well as received many Tony nominations and an Oscar nomination for his work on Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory soundtrack.
"Why" and Newley's entire discography are available on streaming platforms.
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