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So who will be the Christmas number 1
Well according to the BBC our pick for the number one slot of Christmas will be one of these
Alex Parks
Avid Merrion
Atomic Kitten
Bill Nighy (Billy Mack)
Blue
Sir Cliff Richard
Fast Food Rockers
Gary Jules
Katie Melua
Noddy
Pop Idol 12
Sugababes
The Darkness
Young Punx
But who do you think will hit that Number 1 slot on the 25th
Alex Parks
Avid Merrion
Atomic Kitten
Bill Nighy (Billy Mack)
Blue
Sir Cliff Richard
Fast Food Rockers
Gary Jules
Katie Melua
Noddy
Pop Idol 12
Sugababes
The Darkness
Young Punx
But who do you think will hit that Number 1 slot on the 25th
Everyone has differing music tastes, nobody can argue or take that away from anyone 
I've read a few articles today commenting on the lack of fun at christmas and the reflection of "moodier" type songs and the lack of christmas even mentioned in song titles.
I don't normally like jolly songs, but the Darkness do make me giggle
Merry Christmas *nabs Spikeo and kisses him*
I've read a few articles today commenting on the lack of fun at christmas and the reflection of "moodier" type songs and the lack of christmas even mentioned in song titles.
I don't normally like jolly songs, but the Darkness do make me giggle
Merry Christmas *nabs Spikeo and kisses him*
Posted: 13:21 Dec 22 2003
Does it really make a difference to any part of Christmas whatsoever? No.
If people want a jolly happy song then they'll go buy the Darkness (or whatever
) and play it to their heart's content.
More people bought Gary Jules. IT DOESN'T MATTER. It's not like that's the only record you're allowed to listen to at Christmas.
I NEVER buy singles but I went and bought it today anyway since it's a damn good song. And I'd rather have something good at the top of the charts for a change than the usual pap.
If people want a jolly happy song then they'll go buy the Darkness (or whatever
) and play it to their heart's content.More people bought Gary Jules. IT DOESN'T MATTER. It's not like that's the only record you're allowed to listen to at Christmas.
I NEVER buy singles but I went and bought it today anyway since it's a damn good song. And I'd rather have something good at the top of the charts for a change than the usual pap.
Posted: 13:49 Dec 22 2003 
As predicted, no justice in the world.
But this would have been my second choice for the Christmas number 1. It's a damn sight better than the pop-idol stuff. And that John and Yoko cover.... *shudder*
But this would have been my second choice for the Christmas number 1. It's a damn sight better than the pop-idol stuff. And that John and Yoko cover.... *shudder*
Posted: 15:13 Dec 22 2003 
I can't believe a debate about the Xmas number one has kicked up such a fuss....
I'm just glad we ain't back in 1971 when Benny Hill was Number one with Ernie: The fastest Milkman in the West otherwize you people would start killing each other...
I'm just glad we ain't back in 1971 when Benny Hill was Number one with Ernie: The fastest Milkman in the West otherwize you people would start killing each other...
Posted: 15:33 Dec 22 2003 Agreed, otherwise life would be very boring if everyone was alike.
by Spikeo
More people bought Gary Jules. IT DOESN'T MATTER. It's not like that's the only record you're allowed to listen to at Christmas.
Still surprised that Cliff didn't make it top 5 - just out of interest does anyone know where that charted?
Jimi, Ernie was a classic tune
Got to admit this is the first time in many years that I haven't groaned at the amount of christmas tunes playing in the shops. Sad maybe, but they are keeping a smile on my face through the dismal weather
Posted: 16:27 Dec 22 2003 about 14 or 15 i think.
by Samphirette
Still surprised that Cliff didn't make it top 5 - just out of interest does anyone know where that charted?
Posted: 18:50 Dec 23 2003 The darkness play glam-pop-rock...They are in musical hell.
by Spikeo
The Darkness deserve to burn in musical hell
aren't they?
Posted: 19:33 Dec 23 2003 
Dunno why everyone seems to take The Darkness so seriously, because they certainly don't..
Posted: 19:54 Dec 23 2003
Cause for some bizarre reason I'll never understand the British music press won't stop collectively masturbating over them as the saviours of rock, when I've seen pub bands that are better. It really is getting quite tiresome.
Posted: 20:25 Dec 23 2003 Maybe because it's something different to the current production line of "Nu-Metal" clone bands?
by Spikeo
Cause for some bizarre reason I'll never understand the British music press won't stop collectively masturbating over them as the saviours of rock, when I've seen pub bands that are better. It really is getting quite tiresome.
Besides, who bothers to listen to what the press have to say
Posted: 20:43 Dec 23 2003
Nah nu-metal's already dead (sorry Ethan )
It *is* something to do with (god knows why) the sudden urge to see a throwback band of sorts to the 70s/80s. Only problem is since they were the first ones to come along nobody bothered to check if they were any good before jumping on the bandwagon
)It *is* something to do with (god knows why) the sudden urge to see a throwback band of sorts to the 70s/80s. Only problem is since they were the first ones to come along nobody bothered to check if they were any good before jumping on the bandwagon
Posted: 23:05 Dec 23 2003 I've heard that people who liked the music on 'Donny Darko', and consequently bought the soundtrack, were a tad disappointed. Key bits of music aren't included. Bit like buying the 'So I Married An Axe Murderer' OST, only to find that it doesn't include the kicking PotUSA's version of 'Video Killed The Radio Star', but the original version by The La's (which I have).
by Hoppy_Toad
I'd like Gary Jules to be no 1, but as Samphirette said, anyone who is a fan of Mad World, will probably be waiting for the album to be released in Janurary, or have already bought the Donnie Darko sountrack.
It'll probably be the Darkness or Pop Idol. In which case, I really hope it's the Darkness. Or anything except the Fast Food Rockers or Noddy
Like a lot of people, seemingly, I rated 'Mad World' as the best of the bunch, but didn't think it would get the Xmas top spot. Apparently, there's been much pressure to release it as a single, and I believe it's on Alex Parks' album, being given much the same sparse acoustic treatment (no coincidence, I'm sure). They were selling it for a pound off in Asda though, and I seriously considered buying a copy (didn't 'cause I have it on KaZaA), so I can understand the final rush in sales.
Don't think, in balance, that it's a great version. I thought it was interesting first time I heard it, but (and I know some will disagree), I think a song has to really grow on you to be really worth it. This one's charms are a little obvious.
Posted: 13:07 Dec 26 2003 And Rocky nods... coincidence, or something more sinister?
by Milky
(quotes)
Noddy's releasing a single!! He rocks
<-----misses 'strokes chin' smiley.
Posted: 13:12 Dec 26 2003 I thought it was The Buggles that first realeased 'Video Killed The Radio Star'
by The_Host
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..only to find that it doesn't include the kicking PotUSA's version of 'Video Killed The Radio Star', but the original version by The La's (which I have).
The only La's song I can think of is 'There She Goes'
Posted: 13:20 Dec 26 2003
Ouch, you're right, Milky! 
I'm confusing the end credits of two films, 'SIMAAM' and 'Grosse Point Blank'. PotUSA covered 'VKTRS' in the latter, while the Boo Radleys did a most kicking version of 'There She Goes' for the Mike Myers film (but the La's version was on the soundtrack).
So I only get replies when I'm wrong..?
I'm confusing the end credits of two films, 'SIMAAM' and 'Grosse Point Blank'. PotUSA covered 'VKTRS' in the latter, while the Boo Radleys did a most kicking version of 'There She Goes' for the Mike Myers film (but the La's version was on the soundtrack).
So I only get replies when I'm wrong..?
Posted: 18:32 Dec 26 2003