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I agree that not all high charting fake versions end up meaning songs will go to #1 but I think Wild Ones will have quite wide appeal and it has good chance, and its the highest charting fake song so far. Label will release it shortly I'd imagine? You're right that not everyone will rebuy it though. I really do hate these fake versions but what do labels expect? I mean why is Alexandra Burke releasing her single in March, thats nearly 7/8 week wait!

I think its mainly because its climbing thanks to Radio 1 and 2 plays during the day but it isn't any exposure (especially TV) during the evening so falls back. Interesting Gotye is almost #1 on Irish itunes already :dance:

Does anyone know the expected release date for Wild Ones? I think it was planned for February at some point but the fact its climbing so fast makes me think they will release it in the next couple of weeks (ala We Found Love). Its a definate #1 IMO once it gets released.

Wild Ones doing very well, really wouldnt surprise me if it gets Flo Rida another #1. If it continues to climb it wouldn't surprise me if they rush release it in the next 2 weeks.

I know Sia is Australian :lol: but I think its gonna be huge, #1 is just a gut feeling though. I agree with everything you said actually. Yeah Gotye will be huge either way, I just hope it doesn't get stuck at #2 for weeks behind different #1s (ie Will.I.Am/DJ Fresh/Flo Rida etc). I think it will just depend how quickly it climbs over the next couple of weeks on itunes and if it gets TV exposure. I did wonder if Alyssa Reid could pull a surprise, I've heard it quite a bit but I'm not sure it'll be a #1? I definately see it as top 5 though but you never know.

I actually think Wild Ones by Flo Rida could up reaching #1, its already got massive leads in Australia & New Zealand itunes and that's without a video. I'd also say DJ Fresh is pretty much a certain #1 in February as well. I'm not convinced SHM will be #1 just yet but not long to wait now. Lana could well be #1 the week after but again, I'm not convinced but there's not much that could stop her? (her album will probably go to #1 though). So hope Gotye does it but its gonna need TV support, it'll go top 5 regardless though. I wonder when Kiss The Stars will go back up to 99p?

I know exactly what you mean but hopefully it won't underperform, its a genuine worldwide smash and its surely going top 10 at least (though like you, hate it when songs hover up and down and don't seem to get anywhere). If its got to #23 on just a few plays, just think what it could do in a few weeks with A list support from Radio 1 & 2 and full TV play!

Unless anyone can state otherwise, it probably just wasn't played on Radio 1 or 2 today (or at least not in a prime slot) so hence why its falling. It'll probably climb again tomorrow and its done incredibly well to get as far as #23 so far IMO with only a handful of radio plays. I'm hoping it'll go top 40 on Sunday and with that, MTV's chart shows will end up playing it next week. I am quite surprised The Box, 4Music etc haven't started playing it yet though but may be next week. Its also B-listed on Radio 2 now as well. I love the cover though, I wonder how long it must have taken to get that right! :lol:

Its actually climbing a bit quicker than I thought it would be, especially as its only Radio 1 and 2 that are playing it at the moment? Is it being played on TV at all does anyone know? I haven't seen it myself though I guess it will potentially be played from next week if it goes top 40 anyway.

I have everything crossed for #1 but I think 2-5 at the moment. The lack of new releases will help and I can see it climbing quite quickly (considering on Friday it was barely top 100 and now its #51 on itunes). I don't wanna jinx it though. It is a massive grower and if it gets to #2 or #3 then so be it BUT if it gets stuck for weeks at #2 behind loads of different #1s (ala Maroon 5) I will be fuming!

I reckon Jessie will get to #1 next week with Swedish House Mafia going there the following week (really can't see Florence doing it). I actually never thought Lana would ever go to #1 but I wouldn't rule it out now considering there still isn't much out and I can't see SHM being there for long. Could Will.I.Am get there with THE? Its now out on 6th February or may be I'm over predicting it considering it hasn't exactly done amazingly anywhere yet. DJ Fresh is a certain #1 in Feb IMO and as long as Alexandra's song is good, it's likely it could be #1. Add in a mix of Gotye (which is at #65 after only a few plays on radio and no promo yet, I can't believe how quick its climbing everywhere now even the USA!) and Flo Rida's newie which I can see being big I think February should be at least abit more exciting than January.

Its a bit frustrating as it keeps going to about 98/99 then falling to 110 each day but its only because it still had much (if any?) plays yet. I am hoping that TV plays though, i think that could make or break it. Hopefully TV will get behind it once its goes top 40. Anyone else think Domino will be #1 next week? Its getting quite likely at the rate its climbing!

I wonder if Domino by Jessie J could be a possible contender for #1 next week? Its shooting up quite quickly and is now #5.

Fantastic for Gotye, its also one of the DJs Record of the week too. Hopefully it'll be big now like everywhere else. Like Coldbray has already said, at least if it flops or doesnt do as well as well I/we hope then it won't be Radio 1's fault. Also great for Kelly and Jessie though Jessie was quite obvious. Good clearout as well. Quite surprised there's no Titanium though, thought Radio 1 would support it. Also thought they'd playlist Will.I.am as its apparently out at the end of January? I'd imagine that Flo Rida's newie and DJ Fresh will be added in the next couple of weeks, both are gonna be big.

On his youtube page, it did say 26th February but earlier in the week the part at the top now states 12.02.12

Gotye will only take off once/if radio and tv pick it up, I have my fingers crossed that radio 1 will playlist in the next couple of weeks. There really aren't many obvious #1s are there? Flo Rida perhaps next week but not sure it will be able to hold #1 for long. Swedish House Mafia could be big as well DJ Fresh in February. Will.I.Am, Flo Rida (Wild Ones) and Lana's newie will all do well but not sure which (if not) will reach the top. Quite impressed that Alesha is doing well so far, maybe it could surprise us and go top 10 in the next few weeks?

With not much out over the next few weeks, I hope the charts don't become too stale. I guess its really hard to judge at the moment though, TV seems to be obsessed with end of year charts at the moment, and I don't think I've seen any current stuff for a few weeks now :lol: Guess everything will go back to normal this next week and I am sure Radio 1 will hopefully have a good clear out of their playlists on Wednesday.

No major shock that Gotye is stalling so far, its not been promoted at all on either radio or TV. Hopefully that will change in the coming weeks. Surprised that Taio isn't climbing faster but then I guess its gonna be a long bank holiday weekend and I remember from past years that anything released this week usually takes a while to get going. Just Dance by Gaga took several days to get going when it was released over new years.

I agree, its actually already doing much better than I thought it would first week. I guess we will know more in the next couple of weeks if Radio 1 playlist it (surely they will?) and with that, then hopefully video play will follow. With not alot out over the next few weeks I'd expect it to peak late January/early February but like you said, thats on the assumption that it does get support. Its too good to flop :(

A great chart as always, a few comments: 1. Gotye feat Kimbra - Somebody That I Used To Know (2) (CR-60-48-44-39-OUT-27-19-13-9-2-1) - Still loving it and so glad its got to #1 for you. Its out in Ireland today so chances are it'll def be out on Sunday here, odd but then I thought about what you said in another post thats its the type of song that will grow. I pray this does well here, I just hope Radio 1 support it, I'm getting slightly concerned they may see its out and not doing much initially and ignore it but hopefully that won't happen. Surely with all the Worldwide success (including even potentially America now) it'll do it. I am beginning to sound like a loon -_- 2. Military Wives with Gareth Malone - Wherever You Are (1) (CR-37-1-1-2) 3. Hilltop Hoods feat Sia - I Love It (4) (CR-5-2-4-3) 6. Coldplay - Paradise (3) (CR-20-30-40-OUT-10-3-6) - So glad this is heading for a UK #1. 8. Lana Del Rey - Born To Die (8) (CR-34-22-8-8) - STILL growing on me 9. Rihanna feat Calvin Harris - We Found Love (6) (CR-21-4-3-4-7-5-2-3-5-1-1-1-4-6-9) 10. Cover Drive - Twilight (10) (CR-10-10) 11. Kelly Clarkson - What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger) (21) (CR-55-OUT-23-13-7-11-24-36-31-33-32-21-11) 12. Flo Rida feat Sia - Wild Ones (26) (CR-26-12) - Love this, think its gonna be big 13. Oh Land - Speak Out Now (13) (CR-13-13) 14. Rizzle Kicks - Mama Do The Hump (37) (CR-39-37-14) 16. Reece Mastin - Good Night (5) (CR-16-9-14-11-5-16) 19. Ed Sheeran - Lego House (17) (CR-14-16-18-14-9-3-1-3-1-1-6-8-11-14-17-19) Longest Runner 21. Little Mix - Cannonball (7) (CR-3-7-21) 23. DJ Fresh feat Rita Ora - Hot Right Now (29) (CR-29-23) - As we discussed the other week, could well be a UK #1 in Feb24. Rihanna - You Da One (24) (CR-10-10-15-19-24-24-24) 25. The Saturdays - White Lies (11) (CR-18-16-4-7-11-25) 27. David Guetta feat Sia - Titanium (33) (CR-4-1-2-3-7-12-18-23-29-32-29-39-OUT-33-27) 31. Jessie J - Domino (39) (CR-54-44-46-OUT-39-31) 38. Adam Lambert - Better Than I Know Myself (40) (CR-40-38)

I won't comment on everything but here's a few things:- 2nd January Rihanna – You Da One - Will peak top 5 I'd imagine. Taio Cruz - Troublemaker - This will go top 10 but I'm amazed they changed this from Hangover as I think the latter would have given him an easy #1 in January 16th January Alyssa Reid feat Jump Smokers - Alone Again - Love this but it's gonna struggle despite Kiss/Capital playing it Swedish House Mafia vs Knife Party – Antidote - Alot of people are predicting #1 but I dont see it ATM but will go top 10. 23rd January Lana Del Rey - Born To Die - I find this alot better than Video Games, I can actually see this going top 5 actually, I think it'll beat VG anyway. 6th February Gotye feat Kimbra - Somebody That I Used To Know - If this gets support then this will be HUGE IMO, I can't see Radio 1 not backing it and the video is quite interesting and unique, I don't wanna jinx it but the fact its taken off everywhere its been released it'll be a crime if it gets overlooked here Coming Soon Alexandra Burke feat Eric Morillo – Elephant [27th Feb] - I agree with the above, unless this is awful then I could see this being big. Jessie J – Domino [27th Feb] - This will go top 10 I think Will I Am feat Mick Jagger & Jennifer Lopez – T.H.E. - Outside shot of #1 IMO A few more songs to mention DJ Fresh - Hot Right Now - Think this could give him a second #1 in February Flo Rida featuring Sia - Wild Ones - Think this will be big myself, at least top 3 I'd say. Next year in January is going to be very interesting as there are literally not big releases ATM and I ain't a clue what will/could be #1!

This years show wasn't too bad actually but I do the miss the 1997-2002 period when they actually did the year end & Christmas countdowns. I guess it must be hard to get foreign acts to do a one off nowadays (unless they are over here already). I guess years ago when it was a weekly show, the majority of foreign acts knew they would do promo when the song came out in the UK, and almost certainly would booked for a slot on TOTPs. You only have to watch some years like in 1999 where there were loads of foreign acts and they played virtually the whole top 10 of that year (and even if they couldnt be there, they'd do a satellite link via America to ensure the songs got played). I do miss those days (I'll probably be alone in thinking that though).

Thoroughly enjoying the chart so far but I've worked out your top 5 (and a very strong top 5 it is too!). I won't comment until you've finished as I don't wanna ruin it. Oh BTW would you mind updating your #1s thread at some point when you get the chance?

Many thanks for the reply. Yeah Gotye is a bit of a weird one, I am so sure that with the right support it'd be HUGE, even #1 here dare I say and 6th February release would be fine. However, on itunes its now saying 1st January which is odd, why bother taking it off itunes only to put it back on 2 months later with no support? However I just can't see Radio 1 not supporting it and I think the video is different enough for it to be get noticed. I guess we will see... (Sorry rant now over). I really like Cannonball and LM but an original song really should have been done for them. I just hope they get the right material. I know its weird but I still can't stand Video Games, I would say its the voice but I really like Born to Die for some reason..odd. I actually think Wild Ones could challenge for #1 when released too but Hot Right now seems a rather obvious #1 next year at this point. Though I find it rather worrying how little is out in January, I ain't a clue who will be UK #1! Merry Christmas, hope you have a good one Ps I am enjoying your Year end chart so far :dance:

1. Military Wives with Gareth Malone - Wherever You Are (1) (CR-37-1-1) - Nice to see it at #1 for you, I rather like it myself 2. Gotye feat Kimbra - Somebody That I Used To Know (9) (CR-60-48-44-39-OUT-27-19-13-9-2) - So glad this has gone high for you, really hopes this goes to #1 for you in the new year. Oddly on itunes it states its being released on 1st Jan? Massive mistake IMO but I suspect if it gets the right support (Radio 1 surely are gonna support it?) then it'll be big regardless. 3. Coldplay - Paradise (10) (CR-20-30-40-OUT-10-3) - Love this 4. Hilltop Hoods feat Sia - I Love It (2) (CR-5-2-4) - Really grown on me 5. Reece Mastin - Good Night (11) (CR-16-9-14-11-5) - Why couldn't little mix have a single like this? At least in most countries the winner gets a new original song at least. 6. Rihanna feat Calvin Harris - We Found Love (4) (CR-21-4-3-4-7-5-2-3-5-1-1-1-4-6) - Still LOVE this, she is gonna have one hell of a greatest hits when it eventually comes out. 7. Little Mix - Cannonball (3) (CR-3-7) - So glad they won, I even voted, just hope they get the right material but if they do, then I'd imagine the first proper single may even outsell this. 8. Lana Del Rey - Born To Die (22) (CR-34-22-8) - Now I didn't like Video Games, and I still don't (I didn't get the fuss). BUT this is great, really growing on me 11. The Saturdays - White Lies (7) (CR-18-16-4-7-11) 17. Ed Sheeran - Lego House (14) (CR-14-16-18-14-9-3-1-3-1-1-6-8-11-14-17) Longest Runner 18. Leona Lewis - Hurt (6) (CR-6-18) 19. Drake feat Rihanna - Take Care (13) (CR-26-11-9-4-9-13-19) 20. Lloyd feat André 3000 and Lil' Wayne - Dedication To My Ex (Miss That) (12) (CR-26-26-25-7-12-20) 21. Kelly Clarkson - What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger) (32) (CR-55-OUT-23-13-7-11-24-36-31-33-32-21) 23. The Saturdays feat Travie McCoy - The Way You Watch Me (19) (CR-32-12-19-23) 24. Rihanna - You Da One (24) (CR-10-10-15-19-24-24) 26. Flo Rida feat Sia - Wild Ones (NEW) (CR-26) - Oh i really like this, think it could be really big here. 29. DJ Fresh feat Rita Ora - Hot Right Now (NEW) (CR-29) - I think this could be a UK #1 next year. 30. Alex Day - Forever Yours (NEW) (CR-30) 33. David Guetta feat Sia - Titanium (Re-entry) (CR-4-1-2-3-7-12-18-23-29-32-29-39-OUT-33) - I really should have put this at #1 in my chart, so glad this now has a video and hoping this goes top 10 in the new year. 37. Rizzle Kicks - Mama Do The Hump (39) (CR-39-37) 39. Jessie J - Domino (Re-entry) (CR-54-44-46-OUT-39) 40. Adam Lambert - Better Than I Know Myself (NEW) (CR-40)