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With their 3rd chart single, guitar playing pop trio, Busted scored their first UK chart topper when " You Said No " hit the top.

This was their 3rd consecutive Top 3 hit, following their debut single, " That's What I Go To School For " which made # 3 in September 2002 and their second single, " Year 3000 " which hit # 2 in January of this year.

" You Said No " was a slightly more lyrics focused compared to their previous 2 singles which had been more tune based.

Criticised for making a mockery of rock bands in the new millennium, Busted quickly gained a huge fanbase with young audiences.

Taking over after 7 days was German producer, Thomas Bruckner, renamed Tomcraft for his one and only UK single, " Loneliness ".

It became the second of 9 to spend only a week at the top during the whole of 2003.

This was a very good sign for the popularity of singles, however sales were at their all-time low.

Back at the top for the first time in 6 years, was soul / RNB singer, R. Kelly with a track from his new album, Chocolate Factory.

" Ignition Remix " was his first # 1 single since " I Believe I Can Fly " hit the top in 1997.

The single was successful, topping the charts for 4 weeks receiving hugely high levels of airplay across all radio stations.

Other big hits included Lisa Maffia with her single All Over which managed to stay 3 weeks in the top 10 going on to sell over 90, 000 copies.