comment by Melbourne Red (U5417)
posted 1 minute ago

All creativity has gone from the music business.
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Not this again

comment by Robb (Steve) Smith (U22716)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Anfield RAP (U22951)
posted 4 seconds ago
comment by Robb (Steve) Smith (U22716)
posted 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
I’ll add Gold by Spandau

Not sure if anyone ever watched the BBC Sitcom called White Gold but it had a banging 80s soundtrack.
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White Gold is immense. Brilliantly written, acted and scored. One of my favourite ever sitcoms.
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Everyday I pray for a series 3 🥺
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Same. That programme is bloody amazing.

For another grate 80’s soundtrack, few are better than The Business.

Going back to the OP - on that Wham docco it was striking to see just how amazing the charts were back then. Each and every song was a classic in the top 10.

I’m not one of those people who thinks modern day is rubbish but I don’t think we’ll ever see an era of non stop classics like we did in the 80s.

comment by Ji Sung Park's Cousin (U2958)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Melbourne Red (U5417)
posted 1 minute ago

All creativity has gone from the music business.
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Not this again
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Do you disagree? I’ll qualify that statement; all creativity and originality has gone from the charts.

comment by Anfield RAP (U22951)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 23 minutes ago
Midnight Sky - Miley Cyrus

Hazard - Richard Marx

Dua Lipa - Don't Start Now

She Drives Me Crazy - FYC

Bad Romance - Lada Gaga

Something's Gotten Hold of My Heart - Pitney & Almond
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Pick a format and stick to it FFS.

Artist - Title
Title - Artist

Not this clusterfack of a format
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Keeping you all on your toes!

comment by Melbourne Red (U5417)
posted 0 seconds ago
comment by Ji Sung Park's Cousin (U2958)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Melbourne Red (U5417)
posted 1 minute ago

All creativity has gone from the music business.
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Not this again
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Do you disagree? I’ll qualify that statement; all creativity and originality has gone from the charts.
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Yes, i disagree.

I don't follow the charts, but I know there will be some original music in there.

(I just had a look and "Dave" is #1, an artist who I think is at the top of their game).

comment by Melbourne Red (U5417)
posted 1 minute ago
comment by Ji Sung Park's Cousin (U2958)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by Melbourne Red (U5417)
posted 1 minute ago

All creativity has gone from the music business.
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Not this again
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Do you disagree? I’ll qualify that statement; all creativity and originality has gone from the charts.
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With each passing year it gets harder and harder to actually come up with an entirely original song.

Anyone who says creativity in music is dead should check this out... And this is an artist (Fred Again) who gets plenty of airplay on Radio 1 and at least blurs the line between dance and pop, if not outright pop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iQmPv_dTI0

That’s why I re-qualified as chart/mainstream music. Ren is also making extremely original music but he’s independent and not mainstream at all.

Fred Again
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Blatantly a United fan.

comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 48 seconds ago
Fred Again
———
Blatantly a United fan.
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Contractual Row Z Thundertwaat is a banger to be fair.

comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 48 seconds ago
Fred Again
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Blatantly a United fan.
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Contractual Row Z Thundertwaat is a banger to be fair.
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comment by Melbourne Red (U5417)
posted 8 minutes ago
That’s why I re-qualified as chart/mainstream music. Ren is also making extremely original music but he’s independent and not mainstream at all.
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But i've just told you Dave is number 1, an artist that can't be argued is creative and doing new stuff.

The song at #1 is not great, at a quick listen, but some of his work is very creative.

comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 7 minutes ago
comment by Diafol Coch 77 (U2462)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 48 seconds ago
Fred Again
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Blatantly a United fan.
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Contractual Row Z Thundertwaat is a banger to be fair.
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(Verse 1)
In the stadium lights, the crowd's on their feet,
They're waiting for Fred to bring the heat.
He's a footballer with a magic touch,
But consistency is something he lacks so much.

(Pre-Chorus)
One game he's a star, the next he's a flop,
A rollercoaster ride, can't make it stop.
He'll score a screamer, a goal so divine,
But most times he sends it wide of the line.

(Chorus)
Contractual Row Z Thundertwaat,
Fred's got a talent that he can't quite flaunt.
With a flick of his foot, he'll amaze us all,
But the next moment, he'll hit the wall.

(Verse 2)
The fans hold their breath as the ball leaves his boot,
Hoping this time he'll be resolute.
He dribbles past defenders, a flash of skill,
But then he'll trip over his own feet, oh what a thrill.

(Pre-Chorus)
The pundits debate his enigmatic style,
Some call him a genius, others revile.
But in the end, it's just the luck of the draw,
Will Fred's brilliance shine or will it withdraw?

(Chorus)
Contractual Row Z Thundertwaat,
Fred's got a talent that he can't quite flaunt.
With a flick of his foot, he'll amaze us all,
But the next moment, he'll hit the wall.

(Bridge)
Oh, Fred, you're a puzzle we can't solve,
Your brilliance and blunders, we'll never evolve.
But we'll keep cheering you on, no matter what,
Hoping one day you'll find that missing strut.

(Chorus)
Contractual Row Z Thundertwaat,
Fred's got a talent that he can't quite flaunt.
With a flick of his foot, he'll amaze us all,
But the next moment, he'll hit the wall.

(Outro)
So, here's to Fred, the enigma on the field,
With every game, uncertainty revealed.
We'll always remember the moments he's great,
And embrace the times he tests our faith.

Now, bearing in mind I have not listened to pop music for near on 30 years, I still bet you youngsters would have heard most if not all of these.

1. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
2. Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty
3. Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears
4. She Loves You - Beatles
5. Mull of Kintyre - Wings
6. True - Spandau Ballet
7. Dreamer - Super Tramp
8. Take it on the Run - REO Speedwagon
9. Dancing Queen - Abba
10. Come on feel the Noise - Slade

comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 15 seconds ago
Now, bearing in mind I have not listened to pop music for near on 30 years, I still bet you youngsters would have heard most if not all of these.

1. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
2. Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty
3. Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears
4. She Loves You - Beatles
5. Mull of Kintyre - Wings
6. True - Spandau Ballet
7. Dreamer - Super Tramp
8. Take it on the Run - REO Speedwagon
9. Dancing Queen - Abba
10. Come on feel the Noise - Slade
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Alan Partidge would be proud

I forgot an absolute belter from the VC days..

Chic "Good Times".

Pure pop, but just a great, great tune (Like everything Nile does).

Alan Partidge would be proud

...........

Who is he Robbsie?

Accidental Partridge, Rob. Get on it.

comment by Kobbie The King Mainoo (U10026)
posted 33 seconds ago
Accidental Partridge, Rob. Get on it.
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Already there 😂

Best pop song by a member of the Go-Gos is actually Rush Hour by Jane Wiedlin.

comment by Vidicschin (U3584)
posted 9 minutes ago
Now, bearing in mind I have not listened to pop music for near on 30 years, I still bet you youngsters would have heard most if not all of these.

1. Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen
2. Baker Street - Gerry Rafferty
3. Everybody Wants to Rule the World - Tears for Fears
4. She Loves You - Beatles
5. Mull of Kintyre - Wings
6. True - Spandau Ballet
7. Dreamer - Super Tramp
8. Take it on the Run - REO Speedwagon
9. Dancing Queen - Abba
10. Come on feel the Noise - Slade
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I know most of these, so I must be getting old! Everybody Wants to Rule the World is a great tune

I've always thought VC had a bit of Partridge about him.

comment by manutd1982 (U6633)
posted 2 minutes ago
I've always thought VC had a bit of Partridge about him.
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Who is he, as I assume this is some kind of insult?