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Old 24-02-2013, 18:54
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Are number one !!!!
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Old 24-02-2013, 18:56
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Genuinely couldn't be more pleased.

Half because of the charity money and half to wind up all those people who get their knickers in such a twist just over the mention of their name. Hah. Hah. Hah.
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Old 24-02-2013, 18:58
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And that is why I posted that they are number one. !!!! Ha.!
Well done boys. You do the UK proud ! Lol
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Old 24-02-2013, 19:28
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Despite of being the fastest selling single of 2013, I kind of suspected higher sales for 1D charity single since they had a lot of media exposure and not to mention performance at the Brits.


Still better than the Girls Aloud/Sugababes single first week sales. But I still find it unimpressive considering how hyped they are - I mean Westlife's Uptown Girl had 292k first week sales.

And I know what you are all going to say - it was a different era, economy is in crisis etc.. I know it was a different era for Westlife, but it think that in this case, that shouldn't matter because it is for charity. It is not like it is not possible to have high sales - look at James Arthur, his charity single has reached 1 million sales.

But regardless, I'm glad it reached no.1 solely because it was for charity.
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Old 24-02-2013, 20:03
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Genuinely couldn't be more pleased.

Half because of the charity money and half to wind up all those people who get their knickers in such a twist just over the mention of their name. Hah. Hah. Hah.
So much love for this post haha
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Old 24-02-2013, 20:08
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still deserves a congratulations, lolz!!


also. in all the vids available including those shown on "Let's Dance", they always say there's another way to support the boys and Red Nose Day-- a £5 outright donation thru text.


harry hit the nail on the head on the tour yesterday when he asked the audience:


"who bought the charity single?"


"who illegally downloaded it?"
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Old 24-02-2013, 22:30
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This is how i feel about them being number one: :yawn:
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Old 24-02-2013, 23:48
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Old 24-02-2013, 23:50
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Despite of being the fastest selling single of 2013, I kind of suspected higher sales for 1D charity single since they had a lot of media exposure and not to mention performance at the Brits.


Still better than the Girls Aloud/Sugababes single first week sales. But I still find it unimpressive considering how hyped they are - I mean Westlife's Uptown Girl had 292k first week sales.

And I know what you are all going to say - it was a different era, economy is in crisis etc.. I know it was a different era for Westlife, but it think that in this case, that shouldn't matter because it is for charity. It is not like it is not possible to have high sales - look at James Arthur, his charity single has reached 1 million sales.

But regardless, I'm glad it reached no.1 solely because it was for charity.
I'm not trying to be rude, but why do you almost always mention Westlife in One Direction related threads? I think a comparison between them is fine as there both boy-bands, but I feel like you name drop Westlife a LOT. It also kinda feels like you're trying to convince everyone that Westlife were a lot more successful than 1D and were nicer guys or whatever.

Anyway its great news that it is number 1 and also doing great overseas as a lot money will be raised for Red Nose Day.
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Old 24-02-2013, 23:50
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Which one are one direction again?

that one
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Old 24-02-2013, 23:59
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I'm not trying to be rude, but why do you almost always mention Westlife in One Direction related threads? I think a comparison between them is fine as there both boy-bands, but I feel like you name drop Westlife a LOT. It also kinda feels like you're trying to convince everyone that Westlife were a lot more successful than 1D and were nicer guys or whatever.

Anyway its great news that it is number 1 and also doing great overseas as a lot money will be raised for Red Nose Day.
They are used as a bench mark as they were HUGE i think first 12 singles were number 1 and in general they have sold alot more 1D haven't even had any of their albums sell 1 million considering how huge they supposedly are and yes Westlife never cracked America but in everything else they were far more successfuul.

As much as i hate 1D it takes some talent to butcher not 1 but 2 classic songs and for that alone i commend them And also its for charity so either way on this occasion its all good
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Old 25-02-2013, 00:02
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Not again :yawn:. One Direction could release a single of them farting into the microphones for 3 and a half minutes and still get a No 1 single :sleep: When will it ever end?
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Old 25-02-2013, 00:42
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Not again :yawn:. One Direction could release a single of them farting into the microphones for 3 and a half minutes and still get a No 1 single :sleep: When will it ever end?

could be a loong hibernation if you intend to sleep it out:sleep:
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Old 25-02-2013, 01:29
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They are used as a bench mark as they were HUGE i think first 12 singles were number 1 and in general they have sold alot more 1D haven't even had any of their albums sell 1 million considering how huge they supposedly are and yes Westlife never cracked America but in everything else they were far more successfuul.

As much as i hate 1D it takes some talent to butcher not 1 but 2 classic songs and for that alone i commend them And also its for charity so either way on this occasion its all good
I know Westlife were bigger than 1D because I'm not a deluded 1D fan. I feel like even when its not necessary that he/she overdoes it and name drops them a lot. Sometimes the time the thread has nothing to do with other boybands, and just about 1D, and I feel like they are always trying to play down their achievement by name dropping Westlife and its kind of annoying (no offense) since it has nothing do with Westlife. I personally wouldn't name drop my favourite arists in a thread about a certain artist all the time.
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Old 25-02-2013, 01:34
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Not again :yawn:. One Direction could release a single of them farting into the microphones for 3 and a half minutes and still get a No 1 single :sleep: When will it ever end?
But they didn't get a number 1 with Live While We're Young, Kiss You, One Thing and Gotta Be You lol
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Old 25-02-2013, 06:12
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The 1D Charity Single was also given a big boost, by the
fact that there is a CD of it in Sainsbury's Stores. Hardly any
Singles get a CD release these days.

The OCC say it is their 3rd UK No.1 Single. It is really
their 4th, as they were credited on the 2011 X Factor
Finalists Single, 'Wishing On A Star' - a cover of an old
Rose Royce No.3 Hit, from 1978.

The OCC also say that their current No.1 is their 6th
UK Top 10 Hit. It actually their 8th.

However, it will only be No.1 for 1 Week. That means
that 1D have had 4 UK No.1 Hits, & they've only spent
4 Weeks at No.1 between them. And 2 of them were
covers of 1970's Songs.

They've released 2 Albums, & only the 2nd was a UK
No.1. And that was only No.1 for one Week. (Their first
Album was a UK No.2 Hit).

So, what 1D are not doing is dominating the UK Charts.

The Beatles & Rolling Stones dominated the Singles &
Albums Charts in the 1960's. ABBA did so in the 1970's,
as did Boney M in 1978, Blondie in 1979, Adam & The Ants
in 1981, Frankie Goes To Hollywood in 1984, Madonna
in 1985, 1986, & 1990, & Kylie in 1988.

1D are just not achieving anything like those Acts did.

It is not just in the UK, it is virtually everywhere, where
1D have Hits. They only seem able to stay at No.1 in
a handful of Countries - Ireland is one of them.

1D are bigger in the Media, than they are in the Charts.
They've done well to have 2 No.1 Albums in the USA, but
Acts built on hype never last there - Susan Boyle saw her
first 2 Albums go to No.1, in the USA, & then her 3rd got
no higher than No.4, & her 4th was a No.12 Hit. Her
career was built on hype too - and the USA soon lost
interest in her......1D may last a little longer than her,
as a USA 'Phenomenon'. We will see.

I doubt very much if 1D will still be popular, (even in
the UK), by 2015. They only have one thing going for
them - they are all very pretty. But, you can create
'Boy Bands', who are pretty, at any time. There is nothing
special about 1D. Publicity & hype make their looks go a
long way. That's all there is to them - publicity & good
looks. The most vacuous 'Boy Band' for many a Decade.
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Old 25-02-2013, 06:52
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The 1D Charity Single was also given a big boost, by the
fact that there is a CD of it in Sainsbury's Stores. Hardly any
Singles get a CD release these days.

The OCC say it is their 3rd UK No.1 Single. It is really
their 4th, as they were credited on the 2011 X Factor
Finalists Single, 'Wishing On A Star' - a cover of an old
Rose Royce No.3 Hit, from 1978.

The OCC also say that their current No.1 is their 6th
UK Top 10 Hit. It actually their 8th.

However, it will only be No.1 for 1 Week. That means
that 1D have had 4 UK No.1 Hits, & they've only spent
4 Weeks at No.1 between them. And 2 of them were
covers of 1970's Songs.

They've released 2 Albums, & only the 2nd was a UK
No.1. And that was only No.1 for one Week. (Their first
Album was a UK No.2 Hit).

So, what 1D are not doing is dominating the UK Charts.

The Beatles & Rolling Stones dominated the Singles &
Albums Charts in the 1960's. ABBA did so in the 1970's,
as did Boney M in 1978, Blondie in 1979, Adam & The Ants
in 1981, Frankie Goes To Hollywood in 1984, Madonna
in 1985, 1986, & 1990, & Kylie in 1988.

1D are just not achieving anything like those Acts did.

It is not just in the UK, it is virtually everywhere, where
1D have Hits. They only seem able to stay at No.1 in
a handful of Countries - Ireland is one of them.

1D are bigger in the Media, than they are in the Charts.
They've done well to have 2 No.1 Albums in the USA, but
Acts built on hype never last there - Susan Boyle saw her
first 2 Albums go to No.1, in the USA, & then her 3rd got
no higher than No.4, & her 4th was a No.12 Hit. Her
career was built on hype too - and the USA soon lost
interest in her......1D may last a little longer than her,
as a USA 'Phenomenon'. We will see.

I doubt very much if 1D will still be popular, (even in
the UK), by 2015. They only have one thing going for
them - they are all very pretty. But, you can create
'Boy Bands', who are pretty, at any time. There is nothing
special about 1D. Publicity & hype make their looks go a
long way. That's all there is to them - publicity & good
looks. The most vacuous 'Boy Band' for many a Decade.
You have a lot to say about a vacuous boy band that you clearly don't like.
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Old 25-02-2013, 07:11
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Which one are one direction again?
The ones who in 5 to 10 years you'll see doing gay porn cause' it's the only work they can get.
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Old 25-02-2013, 08:02
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The ones who in 5 to 10 years you'll see doing gay porn cause' it's the only work they can get.
All artists have a shelf life, so why the childish comment? And the money they are making, they certainly wont need to do that.
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Old 25-02-2013, 08:12
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You have a lot to say about a vacuous boy band that you clearly don't like.

I like this !!!
Obviously a closet 1d fan.
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Old 25-02-2013, 08:13
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The 1D Charity Single was also given a big boost, by the
fact that there is a CD of it in Sainsbury's Stores. Hardly any
Singles get a CD release these days.

The OCC say it is their 3rd UK No.1 Single. It is really
their 4th, as they were credited on the 2011 X Factor
Finalists Single, 'Wishing On A Star' - a cover of an old
Rose Royce No.3 Hit, from 1978.

The OCC also say that their current No.1 is their 6th
UK Top 10 Hit. It actually their 8th.

However, it will only be No.1 for 1 Week. That means
that 1D have had 4 UK No.1 Hits, & they've only spent
4 Weeks at No.1 between them. And 2 of them were
covers of 1970's Songs.

They've released 2 Albums, & only the 2nd was a UK
No.1. And that was only No.1 for one Week. (Their first
Album was a UK No.2 Hit).

So, what 1D are not doing is dominating the UK Charts.

The Beatles & Rolling Stones dominated the Singles &
Albums Charts in the 1960's. ABBA did so in the 1970's,
as did Boney M in 1978, Blondie in 1979, Adam & The Ants
in 1981, Frankie Goes To Hollywood in 1984, Madonna
in 1985, 1986, & 1990, & Kylie in 1988.


1D are just not achieving anything like those Acts did.

It is not just in the UK, it is virtually everywhere, where
1D have Hits. They only seem able to stay at No.1 in
a handful of Countries - Ireland is one of them.

1D are bigger in the Media, than they are in the Charts.
They've done well to have 2 No.1 Albums in the USA, but
Acts built on hype never last there - Susan Boyle saw her
first 2 Albums go to No.1, in the USA, & then her 3rd got
no higher than No.4, & her 4th was a No.12 Hit. Her
career was built on hype too - and the USA soon lost
interest in her......1D may last a little longer than her,
as a USA 'Phenomenon'. We will see.

I doubt very much if 1D will still be popular, (even in
the UK), by 2015. They only have one thing going for
them - they are all very pretty. But, you can create
'Boy Bands', who are pretty, at any time. There is nothing
special about 1D. Publicity & hype make their looks go a
long way. That's all there is to them - publicity & good
looks. The most vacuous 'Boy Band' for many a Decade.

Really, you are comparing them with the wrong artists, except maybe Adam & The Ants. And those mentioning Westlife are wrong too. If you have to compare them with anyone, the try The Osmonds , The Bay City Rollers or Busted for the type of idolising and fanbase, but not so much chart domination.
I remember going to an Adam & the Ants concert in about 1981 and being one of the oldest there as most were about 12/15 yrs old!!
I actually think they have done a good version of the Blondie song. They have actually made me like it more. They wont be around for more than a few years, but that isnt a criticism. Just life. If you dont like them then fine, but criticising them for having fun, and bringing joy to millions, is frankly, pathetic, and probably down to jealousy, or a complete lack of understanding of how other people can have different tastes to you.
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Old 25-02-2013, 08:13
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I'm not trying to be rude, but why do you almost always mention Westlife in One Direction related threads? I think a comparison between them is fine as there both boy-bands, but I feel like you name drop Westlife a LOT. It also kinda feels like you're trying to convince everyone that Westlife were a lot more successful than 1D and were nicer guys or whatever.

Anyway its great news that it is number 1 and also doing great overseas as a lot money will be raised for Red Nose Day.
TY Stally for asking the obvious! It does get a bit annoying but when ever I have questioned zeze my words get twistedor am told I am a blinkered stan
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Old 25-02-2013, 08:29
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The 1D Charity Single was also given a big boost, by the
fact that there is a CD of it in Sainsbury's Stores. Hardly any
Singles get a CD release these days.

The OCC say it is their 3rd UK No.1 Single. It is really
their 4th, as they were credited on the 2011 X Factor
Finalists Single, 'Wishing On A Star' - a cover of an old
Rose Royce No.3 Hit, from 1978.

The OCC also say that their current No.1 is their 6th
UK Top 10 Hit. It actually their 8th.

However, it will only be No.1 for 1 Week. That means
that 1D have had 4 UK No.1 Hits, & they've only spent
4 Weeks at No.1 between them. And 2 of them were
covers of 1970's Songs.

They've released 2 Albums, & only the 2nd was a UK
No.1. And that was only No.1 for one Week. (Their first
Album was a UK No.2 Hit).

So, what 1D are not doing is dominating the UK Charts.

The Beatles & Rolling Stones dominated the Singles &
Albums Charts in the 1960's. ABBA did so in the 1970's,
as did Boney M in 1978, Blondie in 1979, Adam & The Ants
in 1981, Frankie Goes To Hollywood in 1984, Madonna
in 1985, 1986, & 1990, & Kylie in 1988.

1D are just not achieving anything like those Acts did.

It is not just in the UK, it is virtually everywhere, where
1D have Hits. They only seem able to stay at No.1 in
a handful of Countries - Ireland is one of them.

1D are bigger in the Media, than they are in the Charts.
They've done well to have 2 No.1 Albums in the USA, but
Acts built on hype never last there - Susan Boyle saw her
first 2 Albums go to No.1, in the USA, & then her 3rd got
no higher than No.4, & her 4th was a No.12 Hit. Her
career was built on hype too - and the USA soon lost
interest in her......1D may last a little longer than her,
as a USA 'Phenomenon'. We will see.

I doubt very much if 1D will still be popular, (even in
the UK), by 2015. They only have one thing going for
them - they are all very pretty. But, you can create
'Boy Bands', who are pretty, at any time. There is nothing
special about 1D. Publicity & hype make their looks go a
long way. That's all there is to them - publicity & good
looks. The most vacuous 'Boy Band' for many a Decade.
But what you are saying is true of all artists nowadays. Tell me who stays at number one for weeks?. Rhianna doesn't nor Bruno Mars. You are quoting different times and eras!
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Old 25-02-2013, 09:04
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The 1D Charity Single was also given a big boost, by the
fact that there is a CD of it in Sainsbury's Stores. Hardly any
Singles get a CD release these days.

The OCC say it is their 3rd UK No.1 Single. It is really
their 4th, as they were credited on the 2011 X Factor
Finalists Single, 'Wishing On A Star' - a cover of an old
Rose Royce No.3 Hit, from 1978.

The OCC also say that their current No.1 is their 6th
UK Top 10 Hit. It actually their 8th.

However, it will only be No.1 for 1 Week. That means
that 1D have had 4 UK No.1 Hits, & they've only spent
4 Weeks at No.1 between them. And 2 of them were
covers of 1970's Songs.

They've released 2 Albums, & only the 2nd was a UK
No.1. And that was only No.1 for one Week. (Their first
Album was a UK No.2 Hit).

So, what 1D are not doing is dominating the UK Charts.

The Beatles & Rolling Stones dominated the Singles &
Albums Charts in the 1960's. ABBA did so in the 1970's,
as did Boney M in 1978, Blondie in 1979, Adam & The Ants
in 1981, Frankie Goes To Hollywood in 1984, Madonna
in 1985, 1986, & 1990, & Kylie in 1988.

1D are just not achieving anything like those Acts did.

It is not just in the UK, it is virtually everywhere, where
1D have Hits. They only seem able to stay at No.1 in
a handful of Countries - Ireland is one of them.

1D are bigger in the Media, than they are in the Charts.
They've done well to have 2 No.1 Albums in the USA, but
Acts built on hype never last there - Susan Boyle saw her
first 2 Albums go to No.1, in the USA, & then her 3rd got
no higher than No.4, & her 4th was a No.12 Hit. Her
career was built on hype too - and the USA soon lost
interest in her......1D may last a little longer than her,
as a USA 'Phenomenon'. We will see.

I doubt very much if 1D will still be popular, (even in
the UK), by 2015. They only have one thing going for
them - they are all very pretty. But, you can create
'Boy Bands', who are pretty, at any time. There is nothing
special about 1D. Publicity & hype make their looks go a
long way. That's all there is to them - publicity & good
looks. The most vacuous 'Boy Band' for many a Decade.
excellant post, full agreement

plus those artists you mention as dominating the charts had respect for their material, material they created themselves

Really, you are comparing them with the wrong artists, except maybe Adam & The Ants. And those mentioning Westlife are wrong too. If you have to compare them with anyone, the try The Osmonds , The Bay City Rollers or Busted for the type of idolising and fanbase, but not so much chart domination.
I remember going to an Adam & the Ants concert in about 1981 and being one of the oldest there as most were about 12/15 yrs old!!
I actually think they have done a good version of the Blondie song. They have actually made me like it more. They wont be around for more than a few years, but that isnt a criticism. Just life. If you dont like them then fine, but criticising them for having fun, and bringing joy to millions, is frankly, pathetic, and probably down to jealousy, or a complete lack of understanding of how other people can have different tastes to you.
disagree strongly.... those artists you cite were REAL musicians, all of them, even the frikkin bay shity rollers (god 1d must be bad if im supporting the bcr!) were musicans.

1d are far more similar to westlife then those acts you cite... westlife are pop puppets exactly like 1d.

plus 'one way or another' has to be one of the worst covers ever...

....oh a modern act the op has heard of!

funny how she knows about 1d, pop puppets, but not a real artiste like lana del ray...
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Old 25-02-2013, 09:40
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Jesus, sorry if I upset you all just because I simply mentioned Westlife in this case. I merely mentioned them because they did have a Comic Relief single... and I also mentioned Sugababes, so what? I could have said also that Spice Girls sold 248k in the first week, but they are a girlband. I simply said Westlife (another BOYBAND) because their single was huge in the UK - and how much the media is hyping about 1D success there, I expected a lot higher than 113K. That is all...

But if I'm upseting you that much, I'll never mention Westlife again.
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