The Elvis Presley single One Night topped the U.K. single charts this past week -- not bad for a dead guy. It was the 1,000th number-one single in UK history going back to 1952.
The King also did it last week with Jailhouse Rock. They are two of 18 songs being re-released to celebrate his life. Brit bookies aren't sure what to make of this.
Here's an excerpt from the BBC story:
One Night is the second Elvis re-release so far, and Ladbrokes said they could offer odds of only 10/1 on that all 18 re-release singles top the charts.
Ladbrokes spokesman Warren Lush said: " It's a case of two down, sixteen to go. Bookmakers certainly don't underestimate the power of the King and his fans.
Bets off
"When we first looked at the chances of Elvis scoring 18 number ones in a row we thought it would be very unlikely but when you consider that singles sales are so woefully low you certainly cannot rule it out."
William Hill were forced to close the betting on Thursday that Elvis would take the 1,000th number one after fans backed the price to 14/1 on.
Spokesman Rupert Adams said: "To our knowledge this is the first time that an Elvis bet has taken us to the cleaners as the majority of Elvis bets we take are for him to be found alive - presently offered at 500/1."
Previous Elvis postings:
Happy Birthday, King! (Jan. 8)
Elvis's Death Day (Aug. 16)