Oasis, ABBA And Guns N' Roses Are Bands Fans Most Want To Reunite

ABBA is the group we’d most like to make a comeback.

The Swedish icons of 70s and 80s pop took 28% of a poll, with second place going to Guns N’ Roses. Oasis were third. A survey of 1,000 people was carried out by Samsung after Kate Bush’s long- awaited return to the stage.

When it came to previous comeback artists that people most regretted not going to see during their return performances, one in 10 people wished they had not missed the Rolling Stones followed by Kate Bush and Take That.

Whilst the nation had to wait 35 years to see the talents of Kate Bush back on stage , the singer’s comeback this week has also resulted in an increase in music streams on Deezer.

The Samsung partner recorded an increase of 120% in the number of streams of her biggest hits the day after Kate Bush’s comeback was first announced in March, whilst there was a 701% increase the Saturday prior to her first comeback gig last Tuesday when compared with her stream count from the same time last month.

Of the performers no longer with us, the flamboyant front man of Queen, Freddy Mercury (22%) was the act people most wished they had been able to see perform live in concert beating the hip swinging, Elvis Presley (14%) and ‘Smooth Criminal,’ Michael Jackson (12%).

Samsung’s Robert King said: “It’s great to see that music from previous decades still remains popular across all generations today.”

Source: www.irishmirror.ie

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Adele's '21' Overtakes Oasis To Become The Fourth Biggest-Selling Album Of All Time In The UK

Adele's '21' has become the fourth biggest-selling album of all time in the UK.

According to data from the Official Charts Company, the soul singer's second LP has overtaken Oasis's 1995 record '(What's The Story) Morning Glory?'. The album, which was produced by Paul Epworth, has now shifted 4,562,000 copies, meaning it just edges ahead of the Britpop-era LP from the Gallagher brothers, which has sales figures of 4,555,000.

Queen's 'Greatest Hits' collection remains the UK's biggest-selling album, having sold a whopping 5,866,000 copies, with The Beatles' 1967 record 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' in second place with 5,059,000. In third, meanwhile, is ABBA's greatest hits compilation 'Gold', which has sold 5,046,000.

Source: www.nme.com

Watch Noel Gallagher Feature In A Slade Documentary Later Today

It's Slade

Documentary, narrated by Radio One's Mark Radcliffe, about one of Britain's greatest and best-loved bands. Slade scored six number ones in the 70s, a feat rivalled only by Abba. Formed in Wolverhampton and led by Noddy Holder, Slade sold over 50 million records worldwide during a 20-year career which saw them re-invent themselves as skinhead yobs, then mirror-hatted platform-shoe-pioneering glam gods, before finally re-emerging as hard rock heroes. 

Their poorly-spelled, self-written selection of terrace anthems included Cum on Feel the Noize, Coz I Luv You, Take Me Bak Ome, Mama Weer All Crazee Now and, unforgettably, Merry Xmas Everybody. 

Apart from Noddy and his bandmates - Dave Hill, Jim Lea and Don Powell - the cast here also includes Noel Gallagher , Status Quo, Toyah Wilcox, Suzi Quatro and Ozzy Osbourne.SUB REP

Documentary

Tomorrow at 1:50am (24th December) on BBC Four (UK only)

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Oasis' (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? Is One Of Britain's Biggest Selling CD's Ever

ABBA, Oasis and more recently Adele have the biggest selling albums on the CD format in British history, according to new figures issued by the Official Charts Company.

ABBA’s greatest hits collection ‘Gold‘ has amassed 4 million sales on CD, enough for a relatively comfortable lead over Adele, who is in second place thanks to her record ‘21‘, which has amassed 3.5 million sales on the format since its release early last year.

One further place back is Oasis’ landmark second LP ‘(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?‘ which, despite being released in 1995 when sales on vinyl and cassette were still in their prime, has enjoyed 3.4 million CD sales.

Meanwhile, Coldplay and Robbie Williams have the distinction of being the two artists to have more than one album in the Top 30, with the former’s first three releases all making the rundown, and the latter’s ‘I’ve Been Expecting You‘, ‘Sing When You’re Winning‘ and ‘Greatest Hits‘ placing at #25, #26 and #27 respectively.

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Oasis' Don't Look Back In Anger Voted As The UK's Forth Favourite No1 Single

Don't Look Back In Anger by Oasis has tonight been voted in a poll by ITV as the UK's forth favourite Number one single.

Don't Look Back in Anger" by Oasis was released in 1996 as the final single from their second album (What's the Story) Morning Glory?.

The song became the band's second single to reach #1 in the UK Singles Chart, where it also went platinum. "Don't Look Back in Anger" was also the first Oasis single to feature Noel on lead vocals.



The Top 10 voted for by viewers is as follows

10: Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Minogue
09: I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
08: Dancing Queen - Abba
07: ...Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
06: Imagine - John Lennon
05: Hey Jude - The Beatles
04: Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
03: Someone Like You - Adele
02: Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
01: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

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Last Day To Vote Oasis As The UK's Favourite No1 Single

You voted in your thousands and now we have our TOP TEN contenders for the coveted Number One spot!

...Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Minogue
Dancing Queen - Abba
Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Imagine - John Lennon
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
Someone Like You - Adele

In this second round of voting, please select your favourite from the final TOP TEN Number One singles.

The results of your votes will be revealed on three special shows on ITV1 on the 8th, 14th and 15th July.

(Last date for votes is the 14th July 2012 at 22:30)

To cast your vote click here.

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Still Time To Vote Oasis As The UK's Favourite No1 Single

You voted in your thousands and now we have our TOP TEN contenders for the coveted Number One spot!

...Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Minogue
Dancing Queen - Abba
Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Imagine - John Lennon
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
Someone Like You - Adele

In this second round of voting, please select your favourite from the final TOP TEN Number One singles.

The results of your votes will be revealed on three special shows on ITV1 on the 8th, 14th and 15th July.

(Last date for votes is the 14th July 2012 at 22:30)

To cast your vote click here.

Details of an exclusive strictly limited 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' CD or vinyl singles collectors box can be found here.

Oasis In Contention For The UK's Favourite No1 Single

You voted in your thousands and now we have our TOP TEN contenders for the coveted Number One spot!

...Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
Can't Get You Out Of My Head - Kylie Minogue
Dancing Queen - Abba
Don't Look Back In Anger - Oasis
Hey Jude - The Beatles
Imagine - John Lennon
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
Someone Like You - Adele

In this second round of voting, please select your favourite from the final TOP TEN Number One singles.

The results of your votes will be revealed on three special shows on ITV1 on the 8th, 14th and 15th July.

(Last date for votes is the 14th July 2012 at 22:30)

To cast your vote click here.

Details of an exclusive strictly limited 'Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' CD or vinyl singles collectors box can be found here.

Oasis, The Beatles, Rihanna, Madonna And More Feature In The UK's Best Selling Singles Chart

The Beatles have held off artist such as Elvis Presley and Madonna to be declared the biggest selling UK singles act since charts began 60 years ago.

The Fab Four notched up 17 number ones during their relatively brief eight year chart domination, but split more than 40 years ago.

But performers whose careers have decades longer in some cases - such as Sir Cliff Richard - have failed to outsell them, a new Radio 2 chart reveals.

A countdown to be broadcast today of the all-time biggest sellers since the singles chart began in 1952 - the year the Queen took the throne - shows The Beatles are still unsurpassed.

Presley, who continued to have strong sales in the past decade thanks to a reissue campaign with tracks such as A Little Less Conversation, is ranked second.

Sir Cliff who has had 124 top 40 hits and 14 number ones finished in third place in the list compiled by the Official Charts Company.

Madonna, who has made the top 40 more than 60 times, is ranked fourth.

There are some surprising entries with Rihanna, who charted for the first time in only 2005 is in tenth place, yet The Rolling Stones - who racked up their first hit in 1963 - make it to only number 13. However, although the wrinkly rockers have continued to release singles over the years, they have failed to dent the top ten since 1981.

Tony Blackburn will count down the chart from 2pm to 5pm which shows US rapper Eminem (placed 18th) is ahead of enduring chart stars such as Sir Tom Jones and U2.

DJ and producer David Guetta (ranked 49) manages to finish ahead of big names such as Coldplay (60) and Duran Duran (51).

Sir Paul McCartney is listed twice for his Beatles years and his solo career (number 11), and George Michael is similarly in the chart twice, for his own hits (21) and as a member of Wham! (43).

Blackburn, who will play each artist's biggest hit in the Bank Holiday show , said: "This chart offers a fascinating look at the past 60 years in music and shows the impact that modern stars like Rihanna and Katy Perry have had.

"The list is really varied and will provide something for everyone. There are definitely a few surprises in store - Coldplay being at 60 for one! It is sure to be an interesting listen and will be a great way to spend the Bank Holiday afternoon."

Radio 2's head of music Jeff Smith said: "This list is intriguing, Adele is missing and we've all forgotten just how huge artists such as Shakin' Stevens, Boney M and UB40 were in the UK in the Seventies and Eighties."

The Top 60:

01. Beatles
02. Elvis Presley
03. Cliff Richard
04. Madonna
05. Michael Jackson
06. Elton John
07. Queen
08. Abba
09. David Bowie
10. Rihanna

11. Paul McCartney
12. Kylie Minogue
13. Rolling Stones
14. Rod Stewart
15. Take That
16. Stevie Wonder
17. Oasis
18. Eminem
19. Whitney Houston

20. Spice Girls
21. George Michael
22. Robbie Williams
23. Bee Gees
24. U2
25. Shakin' Stevens
26. Britney Spears
27. Status Quo
28. Lady Gaga
29. Boyzone

30. Blondie
31. Slade
32. Black Eyed Peas
33. Boney M
34. Westlife
35. Celine Dion
36. Beyonce
37. UB40
38. Olivia Newton John
39. Mariah Carey

40. Tom Jones
41. Madness
42. Police
43. Wham!
44. Phil Collins
45. Diana Ross
46. Jam
47. Bryan Adams
48. Pet Shop Boys
49. David Guetta

50. Adam Ant
51. Duran Duran
52. Frank Sinatra
53. Frankie Goes To Hollywood
54. Prince
55. Katy Perry
56. Wet Wet Wet
57. Everly Brothers
58. Shadows
59. Pink
60. Coldplay

Source: www.independent.co.uk