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    10cc achieved considerable success throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, marked by significant chart achievements and critical recognition for their distinctive musical output. The band secured five consecutive UK top-ten albums between 1974 and 1978, a testament to their consistent ability to produce popular and critically well-received work. Their singles also performed strongly, with twelve tracks reaching the UK Top 40, including three chart-topping hits: "Rubber Bullets" in 1973, "I'm Not in Love" in 1975, and "Dreadlock Holiday" in 1978. The international success of "I'm Not in Love," which reached number two on both the UK and US charts, highlighted their global appeal and innovative production techniques.The band's meticulous approach to recording at their own Strawberry Studios, coupled with their sharp lyrical content and genre-blending sound, earned them a dedicated fanbase and critical respect. While specific awards counts may be difficult to compile exhaustively, their sustained presence on the charts and the enduring popularity of their songs underscore their significant impact on the rock and pop landscape of their era.

    10cc receiving an award

    Rankings & Lists

    #467

    500 Greatest Songs of All Time

    Rolling Stone·2021

    Records & Feats

    Five Consecutive UK Top-Ten Albums

    Chart Record·1974-1978

    Achieved with the albums *Sheet Music* (1974), *The Original Soundtrack* (1975), *How Dare You!* (1976), *Deceptive Bends* (1977), and *Bloody Tourists* (1978).

    Three UK Number-One Singles

    Chart Record·1973-1978

    Secured with "Rubber Bullets" (1973), "I'm Not in Love" (1975), and "Dreadlock Holiday" (1978).

    Worldwide Hit with Innovative Production

    Historic First·1975

    "I'm Not in Love" reached #2 on both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100, celebrated for its complex, layered vocal production.