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Old 25-06-2012, 18:36
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Was just listening to this song and realised how bloody good it was!!

It's so infectious and really packs a kicking beat and tune behind it.

Its probably one of best pop songs ever in my opinion.

What do you reckon?
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Old 25-06-2012, 18:41
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I think you need to listen to more classic hits so your opinions are better informed and in turn better formulated. It's not bothering Do You Know The Way To San Jose? or Why Do Fools Fool In Love? by a long, long way.
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Old 25-06-2012, 18:44
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As pop songs go it definitely ticked all the boxes. Gives me good memories. Shame nothing else she released (pop wise) lived up to the success.
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Old 25-06-2012, 18:45
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I still remember this song and how much i loved it when it was out. Haven't listened to it since though so i think it's more of a hidden gem.
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Old 25-06-2012, 18:57
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No it isn't
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Old 25-06-2012, 18:58
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As pop songs go it definitely ticked all the boxes. Gives me good memories. Shame nothing else she released (pop wise) lived up to the success.
It ticks all the boxes beacause it's formulaic, clique-ridden by the numbers pop
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Old 25-06-2012, 19:09
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That's kind of my issue with it. Few people sing it today and as such I doubt it will stand the test of time. Meanwhile songs like Layla, Hey Jude or even more recent ones like Love Is All Around by Wet Wet Wet or Stars by Simply Red might not all be considered top quality but at least they have lasted in people's living memories and still get regular radioplay as a result on the easy listening stations.

Charlotte Church doing Pie Jesu has more of a shot since it was so remarkable to seeing her so song witch such skill and range. Now every other 6 year old on BGT can do it.
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Old 25-06-2012, 19:11
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That's kind of my issue with it. Few people sing it today and as such I doubt it will stand the test of time. Meanwhile songs like Layla, Hey Jude or even more recent ones like Love Is All Around by Wet Wet Wet or Stars by Simply Red might not all be considered top quality but at least they have lasted in people's living memories and still get regular radioplay as a result on the easy listening stations.

Charlotte Church doing Pie Jesu has more of a shot since it was so remarkable to seeing her so song witch such skill and range. Now every other 6 year old on BGT can do it.
Yes indeed, that'll be what she;s remembered for, not that other pile of cobblers
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Old 25-06-2012, 19:13
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Yes indeed, that'll be what she;s remembered for, not that other pile of cobblers
To be fair her jiggling tits and legs in Call My Name's video are quite memorable but her album was by the numbers pap pop.
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Old 25-06-2012, 19:15
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To be fair her jiggling tits and legs in Call My Name's video are quite memorable but her album was by the numbers pap pop.
must have missed that one

Youtube here I come
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Old 25-06-2012, 19:19
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To be fair her jiggling tits and legs in Call My Name's video are quite memorable but her album was by the numbers pap pop.
Phew, I've now just developed a greater appreciation for the art of Charlotte Church.

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Old 25-06-2012, 19:26
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I'm a sucker for curvy ladies in fishnets and corsets. Fiona Bruce and the rest of the newsreaders doing Chicago songs for Children In Need remains a high point for me. Actually donated a fiver that time.
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Old 25-06-2012, 19:27
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Actually donated a fiver that time.
Was that before? or after?

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Old 25-06-2012, 19:29
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Was that before? or after?

After, otherwise they could have rolled out Dawn French as a joke in the same clobber and then I'd have had to demand my license fee back.
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Old 25-06-2012, 19:32
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After, otherwise they could have rolled out Dawn French as a joke in the same clobber and then I'd have had to demand my license fee back.
hahaha, indeed !
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Old 25-06-2012, 21:45
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It's a fab, fun song. I still have it on my iPod so I still hear it occasionally and it always makes me smile
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Old 25-06-2012, 21:45
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Er....no.
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Old 25-06-2012, 22:57
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Its a good catchy song but its not one of the all time greats!
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Old 25-06-2012, 23:01
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I prefer her other pop singles
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Old 25-06-2012, 23:24
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she was in Padstow on Sunday at the Rock Oyster Festival a colleague of mine went to see it and said she was very down to earth.

Not a fan of her music myself...but i LOVED her chat show
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Old 26-06-2012, 03:05
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No it's not. But there are quite some unfair comments about this song and I wouldn't cite Hey Jude, Do You know The Way to San Jose or Why Do Fools fall In Love to show why crazy Chick ain't among the greatest songs, especially because none of these classics are pop either...Crazy Chick is a very good song though. It is catchy and has this retro feel that sort of recalls the Motown sound. It suited Charlotte's voice and more than 7 or 8 years later it still sounds fresh! At least to me...
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Old 26-06-2012, 03:52
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I've never warmed to this song for some reason. It sounds like an early Girls Aloud song, so in theory I should absolutely love it, but there's just something about it that puts me off. I prefer the other three singles from the album - Moodswings, Even God and Call My Name - although I think Charlotte only really found her niche as a popstar when she released Back To Scratch.
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Old 26-06-2012, 04:17
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i really liked the retro sound on this song with the horn section and it really did compliment her voice. i also liked the follow up `call my name` and that too had a retro feel. its a shame the rest of the album didn't quite sit at that standard, because i really thought she was onto something with these initial releases.
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Old 26-06-2012, 07:04
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Old 26-06-2012, 07:52
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I didnt like Crazy Chick however Moodswings is three minutes of pure pop heaven.
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