Controversial single tops all-time UK downloads

Robin Thicke’s controversial chart-topper has been named the most downloaded track in UK music history.

Controversial single tops all-time UK downloads

According to a new countdown compiled by the Official Charts Company, ‘Blurred Lines’ — which also features vocals from TI and Pharrell Williams — has sold a record-breaking 1.54m copies since it was released last May.

The bestselling single of 2013, it was banned at several universities and was the subject of campaigns from women’s rights groups after some said the lyrics were derogatory and sexist.

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