Official Charts Flashback 2006: Nelly Furtado struts her way to Number 1 with Maneater

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Comebacks. Who doesn't love them? The very best ones are those that seemingly come from nowhere, with a new look, new attitude and a new sound.

One artist who unquestionably nailed it was Nelly Furtado. Well-known for her folky style, thanks to huge hit I’m Like A Bird, Nelly surprised everyone when, in summer 2006, she hooked up in the studio with R&B master producer Timbaland for her album Loose.

Nelly Furtado and Timbaland in 2006 (Rex) Its lead single in the UK, Maneater, was an industrial, synthy stomper that confidently strutted its way to Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart 15 years ago this week.

Charting at Number 8 on downloads alone in its first week – chart rules at the time meant songs could only chart a week before