Why do the same songs keep getting performed on Britains Got Talent/The Voice/X-Factor? I mean, fair enough songs like 'Red' and 'Read All About It' are good ballads to show off a voice but there's sooooo many songs out there, why is it always the same ones (and why do they always need to go top 40 too?).

 

Bored of seeing Ordinary People and Iris back all the time. I'm just waiting on Firework or Price Tag rocketing up the charts next.

I agree. There are so many songs out there that would suit talent show performances yet aren't being recognised. 'Iris', 'Skinny Love' and 'Fast Car' to name a few are always getting performed and it is just all so uninspired. Fair enough, Matt Henry gave an exceptional performance of 'Skinny Love' but there's no excuses for the other contestants.

I know on American Idol that when they have a wide theme like 'Then and Now' they actually have a list to choose from rather than choosing anything from then and now, so I don't know perhaps it's the same for The Voice, X-Factor etc. over here? That or it could just be people see successful auditions with these kind of songs and decide they must use it too.

The singles chart is getting very soapy with all those rock ballads waiting to chart top 40.

LOL, 'soapy'. I love you Mikey

 

I'd long for the day where underrated gems like (for example) 'Wildest Moments', 'Limit to Your Love' or 'Losing You' get some kind of unlikely talent show performance boost (but even something like, say, Katy B's "Broken Record" shouldn't be TOO much of a stretch, right?)

 

...(but even something like, say, Katy B's "Broken Record" shouldn't be TOO much of a stretch, right?)

 

I'd love to see that back in the charts! :wub:

I too would love to see Solange's 'Losing You' performed (assuming that's the song you meant). I know I always say this but Frank Ocean's 'Thinkin' Bout You' and 'Bad Religion' are both suited to talent shows (although I'd hate for them to be molested on the show). Oh and also Stevie Wonder's 'Redemption Song'.

I too would love to see Solange's 'Losing You' performed (assuming that's the song you meant). I know I always say this but Frank Ocean's 'Thinkin' Bout You' and 'Bad Religion' are both suited to talent shows (although I'd hate for them to be molested on the show). Oh and also Stevie Wonder's 'Redemption Song'.

 

Or even Bob Marley's "Redemption Song"

Fuse ODG up to 9

Afrojack up to 20

Goo Goo Dolls up to 23

Bruno Mars (Treasure) up to 26

Kodaline up to 43

Isnt there contract issues with singing songs on these talent shows hence the same ones being used each year on each show?

652. Fuse ODG - Azonto (feat. Tiffany)

 

Some sick dance moves in this video

 

187. will.i.am - Bang Bang

 

717. Two Door Cinema Club - What You Know

 

909. Union J - Carry You (Steve Smart & WestFunk Remix)

 

(happy now Buzzjack? :rolleyes: )

 

 

966. Soul II Soul - Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) [feat. Caron Wheeler]

Edited June 2, 201312 yr by Stackin Them P'S

Why do the same songs keep getting performed on Britains Got Talent/The Voice/X-Factor? I mean, fair enough songs like 'Red' and 'Read All About It' are good ballads to show off a voice but there's sooooo many songs out there, why is it always the same ones (and why do they always need to go top 40 too?).

 

Bored of seeing Ordinary People and Iris back all the time. I'm just waiting on Firework or Price Tag rocketing up the charts next.

What? This is the first time 'Red' has received a proper, benefitial boost from a talent show, isn't it? So I don't think it's fair to include that song in amongst the likes of 'Read All About It', 'Iris', 'Skinny Love' et al. :lol:

 

Surprising that 'The Voice' has actually gone this way though. They actually had some pretty fantastic, inspired choices last year! ('Dakota' being the main one!)

96. Kill it Kid - Run

 

Must be due to The Voice or another TV show?

 

 

257. Fun Lovin' Criminals - Scooby Snacks

 

332. Gene Pitney & Marc Almond - Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart

 

Surprised this 1980's song is in the top 400.

 

415. Skepta - Lay Her Down (feat. Kano)

 

515. Vince Kidd - The Zoo (feat. Shystie)

 

I didn't know Shystie was still making music.

 

1438. TLC - Creep (Radio Edit)

 

Some nice 90's RnB, better than anything The Saturdays have released. Should be much higher.

Edited June 3, 201312 yr by Stackin Them P'S

96. Kill it Kid - Run

 

Must be due to The Voice or another TV show?

Tis on an advert for a Samsung TV thing

 

Re: "Dakota", I recall that being such an obvious/safe choice for the singer.

 

Sniggered to myself when I heard Abi sing "Iris", but it is a great song; and she performed it well. Forgot how great Heart's "Alone" sounds too, the Alyssa Reid version had a real anthemic sound.

I'm surprised that Union J are looking likely of peaking #04-#05 this week, I thought they would get top 3 comfortably! I was surprised to not see them perform on BGT as their with Syco.

128. I Love It (I Don't Care) [Radio Version] - Loreen Harris

271. I Love It (Workout Mix 126 BPM) - Nicki Bliss

355. I Love It (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast

457. I Don't Care I Love It (Single Version) - Loreen Harris

608. I Love It (I Don't Care) - Venus Palermo

650. I Love It - Stephanie Treo

1052. I Love It (Icona Pop & Charli Xcx) [Karaoke Version] - Ameritz Top Tracks

1098. I Love It (In the Style of Icona Pop (feat. Charli XCX)) [Teaching Vocal Karaoke Version] - Ultimate Karaoke Band

 

:rofl:

I would be ecstatic if they moved their release forward a week to delay The Wanted having another number one!

Pre-orders

 

187. The Other Side - Jason Derulo

190. Walks Like Rihanna - The Wanted

248. Goin' Crazy (feat. Robbie Williams) - Dizzee Rascal

647. Come & Get It - Selena Gomez

 

Bubbling Under

 

144. Home - Phillip Phillips

147. Hurricane - Bridgit Mendler

228. Millionaires - The Script

313. You & I - Crystal Fighters

356. Don't Forget Who You Are - Miles Kane

374. My God Is the Sun - Queens of the Stone Age

384. The Way I Tend To Be - Frank Turner

390. People Like Us - Kelly Clarkson

447. Right Now (feat. David Guetta) - Rihanna

455. EDM Death Machine - Knife Party

571. Opposite - Biffy Clyro

677. Things We Lost in the Fire - Bastille

782. Made in the USA - Demi Lovato

817. I Was a Fool - Tegan and Sara

1007. New Day - Alicia Keys

1379. Handshake - Two Door Cinema Club

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415. Skepta - Lay Her Down (feat. Kano)

 

I was talking about this song on here last week. I absolutely love it, I wish it was higher.

 

128. I Love It (I Don't Care) [Radio Version] - Loreen Harris

271. I Love It (Workout Mix 126 BPM) - Nicki Bliss

355. I Love It (Glee Cast Version) - Glee Cast

457. I Don't Care I Love It (Single Version) - Loreen Harris

608. I Love It (I Don't Care) - Venus Palermo

650. I Love It - Stephanie Treo

1052. I Love It (Icona Pop & Charli Xcx) [Karaoke Version] - Ameritz Top Tracks

1098. I Love It (In the Style of Icona Pop (feat. Charli XCX)) [Teaching Vocal Karaoke Version] - Ultimate Karaoke Band

 

:rofl:

 

Finally heard this song for the first time in a club. It sounds just the same as the studio version. It's weird how some songs sound just like thier normal versions, and others songs sound almost completely different.

Edited June 3, 201312 yr by Eric_Blob

Why do the same songs keep getting performed on Britains Got Talent/The Voice/X-Factor? I mean, fair enough songs like 'Red' and 'Read All About It' are good ballads to show off a voice but there's sooooo many songs out there, why is it always the same ones (and why do they always need to go top 40 too?).

 

Bored of seeing Ordinary People and Iris back all the time. I'm just waiting on Firework or Price Tag rocketing up the charts next.

 

I agree. There are so many songs out there that would suit talent show performances yet aren't being recognised. 'Iris', 'Skinny Love' and 'Fast Car' to name a few are always getting performed and it is just all so uninspired. Fair enough, Matt Henry gave an exceptional performance of 'Skinny Love' but there's no excuses for the other contestants.

 

ISTM that people on talent shows are only going to cover songs they know well - and if they they keep haerng the same old songs, that's what they'll go with - it's a loop... :)

 

In any case, given the audience the show is aimed at, anything too radical is likely to lose you votes.