Oldest person to enter the UK Singles chart (female)

According to Official Guinness Records,

Welsh vocalist Shirley Bassey (UK, b. 8 January 1937) is the oldest solo female artist to reach the UK chart with a newly recorded song. She reached the Top 10 on 7 July 2007 with ‘Get The Party Started’ aged 70 years 180 days. Her first hit came in February 1957, and her 50-year chart span is a record for a female performer.

For a complete list of 2007 records, please visit 2007 Guinness Records in United Kingdom.

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