Rotatey Diskers

This just isn't true. The singles chart was reflective of what the record companies decided to release as singles and how long they were available for. Now a popular tune can continue to be bought until everyone who wants that tune has bought it. That is much more "reflective of tastes". I think the chart is more interesting now. Look at the way tunes used on TV can re-chart without the record companies choosing to re-release them as a single. The public decide to chart it by buying it - not the record company by deigning to release it. Remember the chart isn't a game - it's a marketing tool for the record companies. I think people forget that on these boards. The record companies (who pay to have the chart compiled) are not concerned about how "interesting" it is. They want to know what's selling; what the public are interested in. As chart watchers we should be too. Why be interested in a popularity contest if you're not interested in what's popular? But the upside is that, as many have already said, the charts aren't going to disappear so long as the record companies are prepared to pay to have them compiled. I think it's a possibility that the BBC will stop doing the chart show one day (like they did TOTP) - but that doesn't mean the chart will stop being made. It's not compiled for Radio 1; it's compiled for the record companies; Radio 1 just chose to use it - but they're not obliged to.

Nice to see the Muck On Sunday on top of the news stories that count!

I am as against this as I am against chopping off thieves' hands. And it won't surprise you to learn that I'm against the death penalty as well! However monstrous the crime I don't want monstrous things done on my behalf in the name of "law". End of.

As a non-religionist I object to anyone imposing their religious practices on me. Prayer-calls, church bells - just stop!

The big Balearic club hit Thrashing Doves had was "Jesus On The Payroll (Street Groove)". This was a promo remix that wasn't made commercially available (big mistake on the part of the record company). The version you see on the regular release was not the club version. Bizarrely a couple of Balearic DJs also picked up on their live version of "Sympathy For The Devil", which was a B-side on one of their 12" singles.

I couldn't believe how bad Juke Box Jury was by today's standards. A programme where basically you watch people listening to music! I don't think the BBC had quite got this television concept worked out in their heads yet. I remember those artists on TOTP though. Great stuff.

I've not done this before - thought I'd give it a go! :unsure: 01. Leon Jackson - When you believe 02. Soulja Boy Tell 'Em - Crank that 03. Leona Lewis - Bleeding love 04. Basshunter - Now you're gone 05. Timbaland - Apologise 06. Take That - Rule the world 07. Mark Ronson - Valerie 08. Britney Spears - Piece of me 09. Nickelback - Rockstar 10. Girls Aloud - Call the shots Bonus questions: 1/A (for 5 pts) Which song will be the highest climber inside the top 75 next week? Kanye West - Homecoming 2/A (for 3 pts) How many new/re/chart entries will be altogether in the top 40 next week? 7 3/A (for 2 pts) Which song will be higher up the chart next Sunday: The Hoosiers - Goodbye Mr A or Nickelback - Rock Star

Ruby / Umbrella / With every heartbeat / About you now

1. G (10 points) 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. H 6. J 7. E 8. K 9. B 10. F

1. B (10 points) 2. K 3. I 4. E 5. G 6. C 7. D 8. M 9. A 10. H

Congrats to the winners and a belated Merry Christmas to all you cover designers! :wave: http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa240/45cat/KatieMelua.jpg

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa240/45cat/HappyXmas.jpg

1. I (10 points) 2. M 3. K 4. C 5. A 6. F 7. G 8. J 9. H 10. D

1. I (10 points) 2. O 3. B 4. G 5. H 6. C 7. R 8. D 9. L 10. P

Congratulations to russt for doing the double (single and album design)! And thank you for the votes. Here's mine for this week… http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa240/45cat/Marmalade.jpg

Thanks for the votes people - congratulations to russt for an excellent winner. http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa240/45cat/Mika-LifeIncartoon.jpg

01 Christmas Wrapping - The Waitresses 02 Fairytale Of New York - Pogues ft. Kirsty MacColl 03 I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard 04 Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - John Lennon & Yoko 05 I Believe In Father Christmas - Greg Lake 06 Merry Xmas Everybody - Slade 07 Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee 08 Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow - Dean Martin 09 It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year - Andy Williams 10 Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt 11 Wonderful Christmas Time - Paul McCartney 12 Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End) - The Darkness

1. I (10 points) 2. A 3. G 4. H 5. B 6. E 7. J 8. K 9. C 10. F

1. G (10 points) 2. P 3. S 4. Q 5. C 6. O 7. L 8. K 9. B 10. N

My sentiments exactly.

Like it? I've never even heard it! Just thought it would make a good cover. :lol:

Congratulations to the winners - all great covers. Here's mine for this week. http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa240/45cat/GhostFrequency.jpg

Thanks everyone! http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa240/45cat/Robots.jpg

1. I (10 points) 2. R 3. A 4. L 5. J 6. P 7. M 8. C 9. G 10. U

1. I (10 points) 2. K 3. A 4. F 5. H