Funnily enough, I was expecting (and hoping for) much higher for this...

No pun intended?! :heehee:

I think the retro section with one random retro which isn't them is fine every week. Nothing wrong with it at all.

I think sums up the thread consensus! :D

Shame this has ended up 'only' #20 when it debuted at #15 on iTunes but still done pretty brilliantly for a completely anonymous act with a retro UKG sounding song which isn't exactly the most relevant sound right now!

 

This was discussed in the chart mod area, please read through before complaining in the thread ;)

 

Was not aware of this, sorry. Will have a read through.

Ooh I quite like this :heart:

 

The last time I remember garage in the chart was Heartbroken & What's It Gonna Be in 2007 :P

 

Great minds think alike.

Liking this on first listen ^_^

oooh... I love this :wub:

G'won All About She :heart: great result for a song like that at this time of year!

 

No pun intended?! :heehee:

 

Fully intended. Watch out, I'll be all over the comedy circuit by next week.

19 James Arthur - Recovery [D]

 

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Chart Run: 19 [1 wk]

 

Release date: 29-11-2013

Format: download only single

Label: Syco Music

 

Video here (Live on X Factor):

 

Biography

James Arthur was the victor of the British X Factor's ninth series in 2012, winning the public vote with a rendition of Shontelle's rousing ballad "Impossible." Born in Middlesbrough, England, Arthur had written and performed in various bands since the age of 15, as well as performing solo in pubs and bars in his hometown. Many early recordings of the singer/songwriter illustrate the pop/rock and hip-hop influences that helped to shape his unique voice and style. Before he entered The X Factor, Arthur made it into the final 200 contestants of the U.K.'s The Voice TV series in 2011, without managing to progress any further. A year later he auditioned for The X Factor, where he sang judge Tulisa Contostavlos' song "Young" and subsequently made it through the bootcamp round and into the live shows. From here on in, Arthur showcased his considerable talents and slowly improved under the watchful eye of mentor Nicole Sherzinger. He was pitted against Jahméne Douglas and Christopher Maloney in the final round of the contest, where he impressed the audience with performances of Cy Grant's "Feeling Good," Bob Dylan's "Make You Feel My Love," and Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On." The final song of the evening — the version of Shontelle's "Impossible" — was released immediately after Arthur was announced as the winner and made it to number one in the U.K. and Ireland, while also charting across Europe. He then went on tour with the X Factor show, playing across the U.K. in huge, sold-out arenas such as Wembley and the Birmingham LG. After his X Factor success, Arthur worked alongside singer/songwriter Labrinth and Graham Stack (JLS, Take That, Westlife) in preparation for his debut album. - iTunes

 

Chart history (Year peak title):

 

2012 01 Impossible -1- MILLION SELLER

2013 02 You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Loves You -2-

2013 19 Recovery -3-

Aw shame Recovery wasn't top 15, absolutely amazing follow up from James, the female bit gives me chills!

All About She's (Seriously weird name?!) song reminded me of my secondary school years, I can imagine that would've done a lot better around 2007/2008.

Edited December 8, 201312 yr by Chez Wombat

Don't like any of James Arthur's music. His voice is irritating and listening to me this it sounds like Impossible Part 2 so far. :(

Edited December 8, 201312 yr by gavindeejay

No interest in hearing this song -_- foul creature.

I think recovery is a bit bland :( I like ROSES better.

Two Christmas song are still to come and above all these new entries (All About She, James Arthur) :o

Not keen on this at all, didn't bother listening when he was on X Factor, but it's another case of him sounding like he's trying to force a poo out or something.

 

Sorry for the gruesome image there.

I really don't like James Arthur, this sounds very rustic to me.

James' voice grates on me so much

His arrogance really has killed his career, shame as I thought he at least had a chance of breaking the male winners curse, this isn't particularly strong anyway.

18 (from 13) Lorde - Royals [D]

 

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Chart Run: 1-2-4-7-11-13-18 [7 wks]

 

Release date: 20-10-2013

Format: download only single

Label: Universal Music Limited

 

Sales: 200k+

 

Video here:

 

Biography

Employing a stylish mix of arty, confessional bedroom pop and club-ready electro-rock that has drawn comparisons to the likes of Grimes, Lana Del Rey, and Sky Ferreira, New Zealand singer/songwriter Ella Yelich-O'Connor, who goes by the stage name Lorde, became an Internet sensation at the age of 16 with the video for her debut single, "Royals," which garnered over 750,000 hits on YouTube. Her 2013 debut EP, The Love Club, hit the number one spot on both the New Zealand and Australian charts. The New Zealander continued her meteoric rise to fame in 2013 with a growing fan base and began sessions for her debut album, Pure Heroine, with producer Joel Little. - iTunes

 

Chart history (Year peak title):

 

2013 01 Royals -1-