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Which song by The Verve reached UK number one?

  • The Drugs Don't Work

  • Lucky Man

  • Bitter Sweet Symphony

  • Sonnet

Answer

"The Drugs Don't Work" by The Verve topped the UK Singles Chart in 1997, becoming their first and only number-one hit. The song's success was driven by its poignant lyrics, which explore themes of addiction and self-destruction, and its hypnotic, psychedelic sound. The track remains a classic of the Britpop era and is widely regarded as one of the band's finest moments.
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