Here is a list of artists who managed to make an unexpected comeback at a later age. Some artists made it to no.1 lists well into their 70s.
1. Dame Vera Lynn (2009):
Age: 92
Single: “We’ll Meet Again”
Record: Oldest to make it Number 1 on UK charts.
2. Tony Bennett (2011):
Age: 85
Single: “Body & Soul”
Record: Oldest to hit Billboard’s Hot 100
3. Louis Armstrong (1968):
Age: 66
Single: “What a Wonderful World”
Album: What a Wonderful World
Record: No.1 hit on Top 100 Pop Hits
4. Cher (1999):
Age: 52
Single: “Believe”
Album: Believe
Record: No.1 hit on Top 100 Pop Hits
5. Morris Mabley:
Age: 75
Single: “Abraham, Mabley and John”
Record: Oldest artist to hit top 40