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I said I wouldn't post on here again but you are really getting nasty now. Did you not realise that the QVC thing was for charity? Over £450,000 was raised in three hours and Joe himself raised £6,350 to sing in someone's living room. I remember back in the day when Will did EXACTLY the same thing for Children in Need! I bet you all tried your best to get him into your living room.

Don't know what this means! If you hate Matt why is he in your signature?

I see this thread is still being used as a punch bag! Oricon, the whole point of being a fan is to try and defend your chosen one from unfair criticism. For instance, I could say your signature is over the top and pointless but if you want to have two pictures of the same people so be it! Torresgirl is just pointing out that Joe is a funny and delightful young man with a stupendous voice. And Regina (which is the latin for queen by the way) is defending his chosen singers - not quite sure who any of them are apart from Matt. I like Joe, and Will Young and several other singers.

What has happened to this thread? :o All the negativity is unnecessary. Joe has produced an album which people wanted to buy, that is why is it still in the top ten of the album chart after six weeks. There is no need to mention Olly, or any other of the X-Factor alumni. And definitely no need to be so disparaging to other forum members. By the way, it is not necessary to have a No.1 single to be successful in the music business. At the moment Joe is doing the best thing - singing at various private and corporate gigs as well as preparing for his 17 date tour in November.

Which, unfortunately, I do not like! :( Very disappointing for me as I have all his albums and singles and have been to many gigs over the past ten years. So that's why I don't like it! I am a "nan"! :lol:

I have just read all through this thread and it makes me smile to read the various theories put forward. In the event it was Will #1, Joe #2 and then it was up and down for them both (excuse the double entendre! :lol: ). At the moment it is Joe who is still at No.5 which is fantastic.

Will has done well to stay in the top ten with three new entries above him! I see 1D has gone down a place. :D

Well done Joe for being at No.3 in today's chart! Onwards and upwards! :D

Joe did speak up but privately to the Syco management. That is why they parted company with no acrimony (so I gather).

I have a strong feeling that Universal/Decca will be helping Joe bring out an album which is not completely "covers". Unless they have been pulling the wool over Joe's eyes, I understand he is going into the studio again in the New Year to record his third album. I don't mind a few covers - they are obviously more recognisable and act as a hook. By the way Alex, who are you talking about in your first paragraph? It could be anyone who has had those things you mention. And not everyone wants, or needs, to have an arena tour. I know I much preferred Will's theatre tour that he did back in the day. The arena tours are too big for my likeing. The best time seeing Will was at Ronnie Scott's. I fully expect the hype to die down - it is inevitable. But Joe's album will stay in the charts for a while as he has a tour lined up for November, which then follows on to Christmas. More sales!

That was quite a task you set yourself Bre! Well done - it is interesting to read, particularly the bottom half of the lists.

What do you mean "he is not current to the industry"? The music industry is not just about pop you know. There are hundreds of different types of music. I cannot understand why people like Olly (even my own daughter!) He is awful and cannot sing for toffee!

I like both versions. Katherine's voice is richer but Delta has a sweet voice in my opinion. Thanks for posting.

And Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley! How do you know? Are you a personal friend of Joe? As it happens, I read on another website that Joe is writing songs but wonders whether they are good enough. I wish some more people would do some wondering!

I have not moved on from being a Will Young fan but won't bother to come on here anymore. OK so you say the word covers. I don't really care - I would much prefer Will had done an album of his classic songs such as Berkley Square, All the Things You Are, Beat Out That Rhythm etc etc. Bye!

I hate the word "covers". Joe and his like are singing what used to be standards and his classical arias are lovely. I would rather hear an album of standards than one of songs I do not like!

There is a new shop in Pyle Street in Newport which hasn't been open long (behind BHS) He seems a good bloke. It is called Just PCs.

I am still a Will fan but am sorry to say that I do not like Will's new album. I know at least one other Devoted member who doesn't like it either. :( It is very disappointing for me as I was looking forward to it. I quite like Jealousy and Happy Now but the others don't do it for me at all. "That boy from X-Factor" is Joe McElderry who I think is great. I love his new album as it is the type of singing I like. He is a lovely lad and hope he does well. I hope that Will doesn't continue in the "dance/electro" vein as I really cannot take to it at all. I tried to like it but it wasn't my cup of tea at all. There is no use posting about something on D that I have no interest in. By the way I have just posted that Will's album has probably gone gold for 100,000 units shipped. I sent my copy of the album back. :(

Today's Albums 1 Red Hot Chili Peppers 2 David Guetta 3 Will Young [Echoes] 4 Adele [21] 5 Joe McElderry Now if Will could get above David Guetta and Joe above Adele that would be great. By the way I heard that Joe's album has shipped 100,000 - gold! So no doubt Will's will have gone gold too. :dance:

I have a feeling there might be a single or two from this album later on. Anyway congratulations to Joe for the gold certification = 100,000 copies shipped to the retailers. Confusing I know but I have had it on good authority that this is so.

What's wrong with that? As I understand it albums make more money than singles which are usually tied to a so-called play list which are compiled at the whim of a couple of executives at a radio station.

I cannot understand what you mean. For a start this album has reached No.2 in the album chart while Wide Awake got to No.3. What do you mean about him not having a unique take? Singing in Italian is rather unique for a 20-year-old "geordie" lad! And singing very well indeed. I could go on but will pass for the moment.

I agree that Joe has done so well and that Syco were fools to let him go. He is much better off with Universal and his album is superb. I understand that if things go to form he will be No.1 in the classical charts which are announced next Saturday. If so, he will be the youngest tenor ever to top the chart. :dance: :cheer: :D

Very eloquent Phil, for this time of the morning! :D

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