UK Singles Chart - 30 November 2008

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A source of mirth at Unreality HQ is that the novelty record by George Sampson (yes, the dancer from Britain’s Got Talent) only charted at #30.

I keep saying this, but nobody pays attention: little girlies will vote for the teenage reality TV contestant in their droves, but ask them to spend their hard-earned cash on an official release and you’re barking up the wrong tree, matey.

  1. Take That - Greatest Day: The TT boys score that inevitable #1 hit. I really want to see them come out with a good floor-filler next time though, because that was their original appeal. The adult-orientated tracks do get boring after a while.
  2. Beyonce - If I Were A Boy: If Beyonce was a boy, she’d only have eyes for her girl, she’d treat her mama right and also end world suffering. While I admire the performance, the sentiment of the lyrics really sticks in my throat.
  3. TI ft Rihanna - Live Your Life: My fave song of the moment - Rihanna and TI go chasing paper and living their lives, a great song to go and get rich to.
  4. The Killers - Human: Ha ha to all the naysayers! This charting just proves what we suspected, fans are loving the new Killers single and are voting with their wallets. Brilliant track.
  5. Katy Perry - Hot N Cold: Are you still hanging around here, Katy? Bet you thought Katy was going to be a one-hit wonder with I Kissed A Girl. Think again.
  6. Alesha Dixon - The Boy Does Nothing: I heard a little snippet of another track from Alesha’s album during the weekend that had a more R&B vibe. Is The Boy Does Nothing the aberration that piggybacks on her Strictly appearance?
  7. Britney Spears - Womanizer: Woma-womanizer. Probably the antidote to Beyonce’s ridiculous feminist ramblings. Not Britney at her absolute best, but good pop nonetheless.
  8. X Factor Finalists - Hero: As sad as this will sound, I’m kind of glad to see this leaving the chart. It’s not a good song, it’s a charity record, and it’s am X Factor spin-off. Let’s make some room at the top for a good single…
  9. Akon - Right Now (Na Na Na): …like Akon’s latest. What a darned good tune for a change. Mostly Akon’s music annoys me, but this is an example of finely crafted R&B.
  10. Girls Aloud - The Promise: This one’s lasting the distance, isn’t it? Seems like this winter’s going to be a Girls Aloud extravaganza with Cheryl gracing our screens weekly and a TV special airing shortly. And people keep claiming they’re splitting up. They’re more at the heart of pop culture than ever.

That’s yer lot folks. I note that Snow Patrol have re-charted with Run, while Leona’s version is nowhere to be seen. Which is the best version though?

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