steppenwolf Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Something nonsensical and light-hearted for a change,here's the talented English Comedian, Peter Kay...This man can do no wrong and I love him as Geraldine to bits!!!More of Geraldine McQueen, I mean Peter Kay,this time teaming up with Subo... And here's the original...I Know Him So Well - Barbara Dickson & Elaine Paige Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 More Comic Relief singles from the UK,let's travel back in time to 1989...Help - Bananarama & La na nee nee noo noo (Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders with Kathy Burke) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Back in the early 90s, we have the duo, Patsy & Edina ruling our tv screens,and here's their Comic Relief charity single of 1994 with the PSB...Absolutely Fabulous - Pet Shop Boys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Spirit in the Sky - Gareth Gates and the Kumars (2003) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers & Brian Potter (aka Peter Kay) & Andy Pipkin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) Can’t Get You Out Of My Head turns 10Ten years ago this week, Kylie Minogue was at the top of The Official Singles Chart with Can’t Get You Out Of My Head.The song, released on September 17, 2001, was written and produced by Cathy Dennis (a hugely successful solo artist in her own right and a talented songwriter who has penned tracks for Will Young, Britney Spears and Katy Perry, to name but a few) and former Mud guitarist and Grammy Award winner, Rob Davis, shifted over 300,000 physical copies in its first week on sale, and topped the charts for four consecutive weeks.Here's Johnny Robinson's rendition of the song performed on the UK X Factor last night... Edited October 16, 2011 by steppenwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jayy Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 "You can rub my lamp anytime"... lol that guy is hilarious.I really like Craig Colton though. Cute, charming...and mad chops. That guy's got everything going for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) It's all about the Americans in the top 3 in the mid-week UK Singles Chart...#1 We Found Love Feat. Calvin Harris - Rihanna#2 Moves Like Jagger Feat. Christina Aguilera - Maroon 5#3 Jar Of Hearts - Christina PerriSadly Matt Cardle only made it to #5 based on mid-week sales with Run For Your Life.Sadly, the Americans have dominated all of the top 5 in the UK Singles Chart this week!!!#1 We Found Love Feat. Calvin Harris - Rihanna#2 Moves Like Jagger Feat. Christina Aguilera - Maroon 5#3 Stereo Hearts Feat. Adam Levine- Gym Class Heroes#4 Jar Of Hearts - Christina Perri#5 Sexy And I Know It - LMFAO Edited October 17, 2011 by steppenwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) I really like Craig Colton though. Cute, charming...and mad chops. That guy's got everything going for him.Thanks to Craig Colton, Christina Perri’s Jar Of Hearts which peaked at Number 4 some nine weeks ago,re-enters the Top 10 at Number 4, up from last week’s 12,after he performed it on the first Live Show 2 Saturdays ago... Edited October 17, 2011 by steppenwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 I love Brit TV Ad jingles too! Here's a jingle for the Heineken advertisement "The Entrance",performed by Danish pop band,The Asteroids Galaxy Tour...The Golden Age - The Asteroids Galaxy TourThis track reached #70 in the UK Singles Chart recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 A 1985 hit by the Minneapolis, Minnesota, band, The Jets,covered by an electronic duo from London in 2011...Crush On You - Nero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 OK, I haven't read every post in this thread. But I like to share this all-too-funny rendition of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star by an Indian lady living in Britain. If it is already here, do excuse me. "Man who walk through airport turnstile sideways going to Bangkok" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 They are now leading the Mid-week singles Chart,looks like this will be their 3rd #1 single following the footsteps of All Time Low & Glad You Came!The Wanted is back next Monday with their third release from the band's forthcoming second studio album Battleground.Lightning - The WantedAnother #1 in the making? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Bubbling lower down in the mid-week chart @ #40,we welcome back Example,this time round collaborating with Dutch DJ Laidback Luke...Natural Disaster - Laidback Luke vs Example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Remember Rebecca Ferguson , the first runner-up from last year's UK X Factor?She's back with her debut single, at last!Nothing's Real But Love - Rebecca Fergusonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWFpz2ivWRk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 (edited) 20-year-old Ed Sheeran is the name to watch out for in the UK music scene.Following the huge success of his debut single The A Team that reached #3 in June this year......comes another single, Lego House taken from his debut #1 album "+".Here's the video featuring Harry Potter star Rupert Grint...Will this be his first ever #1 single? Edited November 4, 2011 by steppenwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Chris Martin is back, as an elephant!(?!!)Paradise - Coldplay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 How not to like Johnny of UK X Factor?Johnny Robinson - I Believe In A Thing Called Love (covering The Darkness) I Believe In A Thing Called Love - The Darkness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaterTenebrarum Posted October 23, 2011 Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 (edited) Ick. made a mistake. Pls ignore this. Edited October 23, 2011 by PaterTenebrarum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2011 Misha B (UK X Factor), B for bullying?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMOyEdCDKb8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Here's this week's Top 3 UK Singles...#3 Wherever You Will Go - Charlene SoraiaHere's a song that's been used in a Twinings tea advert in the UK recently,first made popular by the band The Calling back in 2001.Here's Charlene Soraia's version, debut at #20 this week... #2 Lightning - The Wanted They are now leading the Mid-week singles Chart,looks like this will be their 3rd #1 single following the footsteps of All Time Low & Glad You Came!Staying put at #1 for the 3rd week running is Rihanna's We Found Love Feat. Calvin Harris.That means The Wanted has been deprived of their 3rd #1 single! Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I almost forgotten about the songstress, Samantha Mumba,who's now concentrating on her acting career....Gotta Tell You - debut single reaching #2 in 2000http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74wPJB8RmzkAlways Come Back To Your Love - single reached #3 the following yearhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFMO0hLaq_c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 From the Voice of an Angel to a Crazy Chick,remember good girl gone bad, Charlotte Church?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csL5mu05Xy0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Mercury Prize nominee, Katy B is back with new single, Movement,the sixth single taken from her debut album, On A Mission... ...and here's her debut single, Katy On a Mission, reaching #5 in August last year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Here's a rap duo from Brighton, Rizzle Kicks,unlike those typical hardcore hip-hop artistes from the States though...Down with the Trumpets - last single that reached the UK Singles chart @ #8 back in June When I Was A Youngster - 3rd single released this week, taken from their debut album Stereo Typical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 Back in the 90s, there's this English electronic dance group,remember Stereo MCs?Connected - reached #18 back in Sep 1992http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uibMMmcr3rcStep It Up - reached #12 in Nov 1992 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 (edited) Staying put at #1 for the 3rd week running is Rihanna's We Found Love Feat. Calvin Harris.After Rihanna's reign at the summit for the past 3 weeks,looks like a #1 is in order this weekend based on mid-week sales thus far...Read All About It Feat. Emeli Sandé - Professor Green Shades of Eminem in the track isn't it?Emeli Sandé was last seen in the charts on her own with Heaven reaching #2 back in August.Simon Cowell called her "his favourite songwriter at the minute",for she has written for a number of artists,including Alesha Dixon, Cher Lloyd, Susan Boyle, Leona Lewis, Cheryl Cole and Tinie Tempah.Here's Alesha Dixon's Radio which Emeli Sandé co-wrote... Edited October 27, 2011 by steppenwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 Speaking of Alesha Dixon, she was formerly from the R&B trio Mis-Teeq,separated in 2005 and now pursuing her music career as a solo artist.Scandalous (Mis-Teeq) - one of their biggest hit then, reaching #2 back in 2003 Drummer Boy (Alesha) - released September last year, reached #15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 (edited) The English indie pop band is back!Hang It Up - The Ting Tings Will it be as successful as their #1 hit of 2008?That's Not My Name - The Ting Tings Remains to be seen. Edited October 29, 2011 by steppenwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Why Go? Feat. Boy George - Faithlesshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAbXQtQ-YfkWhy Go? Feat. Estelle - Faithless Whose version do you like better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKarl Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 (edited) A little bump!!Florence + The Machine's new album Ceremonials drops tomorrow!!It's like pure art, this music video. Edited October 30, 2011 by GKarl "A weak man has doubts before his decision. A strong man has them afterwards." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKarl Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 The English indie pop band is back!Will it be as successful as their #1 hit of 2008?That's Not My Name - The Ting TingsPersonally I love their not as well-known songs more. "Be The One", "Keep Your Head" are pure gold. "A weak man has doubts before his decision. A strong man has them afterwards." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 (edited) Florence + The Machine's new album Ceremonials drops tomorrow!!Hey GKarl, do look out for the Deluxe Version of Ceremonials that has 21 tracks instead of 12!Meanwhile, check out this Mashup video ...You've Got The Dirtee Love - Florence + The Machine & Dizzee Rascalhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjVuMX7GSSk Edited October 30, 2011 by steppenwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 (edited) Johnny did it again on the UK X Factor last night!That Ole Devil Call Love - Johnny Robinson Here's the version made popular by Alison Moyet,originally performed by Billie Holiday...That Ole Devil Call Love - Alison Moyet Edited October 30, 2011 by steppenwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) Here's this week's Top 10 UK Singles,a good balance of both UK & US hits!#1 Read All About It Feat. Emeli Sandé - Professor Green#2 Earthquake Feat. Tinie Tempah - Labrinth #3 We Found Love Feat. Calvin Harris - Rihanna#4 Mr Know It All - Kelly Clarkson#5 Moves Like Jagger Feat. Christina Aguilera - Maroon 5#6 Wherever You Will Go down - Charlene Soraia#7 Sexy And I Know It - LMFAO#8 When I Was A Youngster - Rizzle Kicks#9 Lightning - The Wanted#10 Stereo Hearts Feat. Adam Levine - Gym Class Heroes Edited November 1, 2011 by steppenwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) I always get these 2 popular 90's UK acid jazz bands mixed up, do you too?Apparently Nothin' - The Young Disciples Midnight At The Oasis - Brand New Heavies Edited November 1, 2011 by steppenwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaterTenebrarum Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Has anyone ever posted these two songs before?M.I.A- amazing song made popular by Slumdog Millionaire. Was very surprised when I found it in the movie. And a great remix of Lady Sovereign's Love Me or Hate Me. My motto on people who dont like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaterTenebrarum Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Btw, is it just me or doesn't Florence + the Machiines' Shake it Out song sound very Annie Lennox-ish?Dont get me wrong. I like them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaterTenebrarum Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Remember this? Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) Florence + The Machine's new album Ceremonials drops tomorrow!!Btw, is it just me or doesn't Florence + the Machiines' Shake it Out song sound very Annie Lennox-ish?Dont get me wrong. I like them both.I have to agree with you Pater,it's especially evident in the Ceremonials album!However Annie Lennox's voice sounds forceful, "raspier" or even "more masculine" than Florence Welch,do you reckon the same?Here's one for you Pater...Love Is A Stranger - Eurythmics Edited November 2, 2011 by steppenwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Pater, this one's for you too... White Wedding - Billy Idol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaterTenebrarum Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Thanks! Ms Lennox has a very distinctive voice.Annddd....here is one of the most popular songs from the 90s, from Welsh singer, Donna Lewis. This song is terrible, imho! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 (edited) Annddd....here is one of the most popular songs from the 90s, from Welsh singer, Donna Lewis. This song is terrible, imho!LOLI actually kinda like it when it was released,it's catchy and vocally, reminded me of Cyndi Lauper too!Onto another Welsh singer or more like a band from Wales,anybody into Catatonia & Cerys Matthews?Here're 2 of my favourites...Mulder and Scully (Catatonia) - biggest hit of theirs reaching #3 in 1998http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m5vD4Fojl4Karaoke Queen (Catatonia) - scraped to #36 in 1999http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl0HGW6A644 Edited November 2, 2011 by steppenwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 ...not forgetting their (or her) collaborations too!The Ballad Of Tom Jones - Space with Cerys from Catatonia Baby It's Cold Outside - Tom Jones & Cerys Matthewshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PceqPkTdYgA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaterTenebrarum Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 I really like Karaoke Queen - am very pleased dat you have posted the video here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) Anybody into the Liverpool band of the mid 90's, Space?Remember these lyrics? In number 69 there lives a transvestiteHe's a man by day, but he's a woman at nightThere's a man in number 4 who swearsHe's Saddam HusseinSays he's on a chore to start theThird world war Neighbourhood - originally released on March 25, 1996 and peaked at #56 in the UK Singles Charts,but it later re-released on October 21 that year, this time managing to peak at #11 Female Of The Species - released as their fourth single, and second single proper from their debut album Spiders on May 27, 1996,reaching #14 in the UK Singles Charts Edited November 3, 2011 by steppenwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Here's Cher Lloyd's follow-up to her debut #1,let's see how this fare and if she's a one-hit wonder after all!With Ur Love - Cher LloydI was quite disappointed with Cher Lloyd's singles, they're pretty much candy floss.I'd love to hear her stripped- get rid of the dirty beats, the vocal wizardry...and just belt out a nice ballad or two. Like how she did with stay and everytime on X factor.Based on mid-week sales,looks like she's on her way to notch a 2nd #1 single afterall!All thanks to her performance on the UK X Factor over the weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Amy Winehouse’s forthcoming album, ‘Lioness: Hidden Treasures’,will be released on December 5, features unreleased songs and demos,and here's the album's track listing-:01 ‘Our Day Will Come (Reggae Version)’ 02 ‘Between The Cheats’ 03 ‘Tears Dry (Original)’ 04 ‘Wake Up Alone (Demo)’ 05 ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow’ 06 ‘Valerie (The Dap-Kings Band Version)’ 07 ‘Like Smoke (feat. Nas)’ 08 ‘The Girl from Ipanema’ 09 ‘Halftime’ 10 ‘Best Friends’ 11 ‘Body And Soul (with Tony Bennett)’ 12 ‘A Song For You’ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 (edited) Yesterday I chanced upon this song by Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin that topped the UK Singles Charts back in 1981,a remake version of It's My Party, most famously sung by American singer Lesley Gore in 1963.It's My Party - Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin This haunting version stayed on top for four weeks and was also the first version of the song to reach #1 in the UK,and btw this Dave Stewart is not the David A. Stewart, founder of the Eurythmics too.Love it or trash it? That's Brit Pop! Edited November 4, 2011 by steppenwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steppenwolf Posted November 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 (edited) Yesterday I chanced upon this song by Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin that topped the UK Singles Charts back in 1981,a remake version of It's My Party, most famously sung by American singer Lesley Gore in 1963.It's My Party - Dave Stewart & Barbara GaskinThis haunting version stayed on top for four weeks and was also the first version of the song to reach #1 in the UK,and btw this Dave Stewart is not the David A. Stewart, founder of the Eurythmics too.Love it or trash it? That's Brit Pop!I didn't know Amy Winehouse covered this song on Quincy Jones' album "Q: Soul Bossa Nostra" too... ...if only it's included in her coming posthumous one as well.Amy Winehouse’s forthcoming album, ‘Lioness: Hidden Treasures’,will be released on December 5, features unreleased songs and demos,and here's the album's track listing-:01 ‘Our Day Will Come (Reggae Version)’02 ‘Between The Cheats’03 ‘Tears Dry (Original)’04 ‘Wake Up Alone (Demo)’05 ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow’06 ‘Valerie (The Dap-Kings Band Version)’07 ‘Like Smoke (feat. Nas)’08 ‘The Girl from Ipanema’09 ‘Halftime’10 ‘Best Friends’11 ‘Body And Soul (with Tony Bennett)’12 ‘A Song For You’ Edited November 4, 2011 by steppenwolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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