The Darkness tipped for Christmas top spot

Music boffins predict it will be a straight fight between The Darkness and Pop Idol stars for the Christmas chart-topper - because they hit the most seasonal notes.

Experts at British Hit Singles say the two tracks are the songs which have more of the right festive ingredients.

Both acts are bidding for the number one with singles out next month.

Researchers for the book say ballads make up the biggest category of Christmas number ones, accounting for two fifths.

Songs with a religious or Christmas theme such as Mistletoe & Wine by Sir Cliff Richard account for 22% of the seasonal top slots.

Novelty songs have made up 16% of the big hits, such as Benny Hill's Ernie The Fastest Milkman In The West.

British Hit Singles editor David Roberts said: "You look at this year's runners and riders and you've got Cliff, The Darkness and Bill Nighy being festive, Noddy and Avid Merrion going down the novelty route and cover versions by Atomic Kitten and Blue.

"These are all serious contenders but if our research is correct, the Xmas No.1 will be one of two possibilities - either the Pop Idol 12's version of Happy Xmas (War Is Over) which satisfies many winning criteria - ballad, cover version and Christmas content. It could be unbeatable.

"However, our money would be on The Darkness's Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End), because it's almost a ballad, refers to Xmas a lot, could almost be a novelty record and - crucially - features a choir of children. Oh, and it rocks."

Bookmaker William Hill ranks the 12 Pop Idol finalists as the favourites at 5-6, while Bill Nighy's Christmas Is All Around is at 4-1. The Darkness are at 7-1.

*cheers*
Go darkness, go darkness

G, you have to admit that The Darkness are better than the gay burbling excuse that are the Pap Idols....

I hate to admit it as well G, but it's true.

The lesser of 2 evils indeed, if only only because The Darkness write their own stuff.

*raises all his might*
The darkness are good. Do not diss the darkness.

*sits back down*

They are rubbish! IMO

I love ya!

Awww... madbrit are you blue? C'mere luv...



There - all better?

Grab your pants......and wallet!!

As Baz said: Go Darkness, Go Darkness.

Hey! Wait a bit where me wallet....

Hey madbrit, can I sell ya some of these Group Hug Trousers, guaranteed wdoll proof.

You can even get them in pink lycra for that 70's glam rock look, should you so desire.

Um, stop stepping on me wife's thread...

Gaz - want your wallet back too?

Hehe! I am still trying to get WD to download that Christmas song for me! I want to hear it!

Oh dear lord I would rather eat my own Christmas poo than have to listen to the "we are so original" darkness. I am sorry but if you have had to listen to as many teenage kids squeel their tunes at the top of their voicebreaking lungs then you would NEVER want that band to release anything else. *sigh* I fear I may have to be in therapy before Christmas to survive.

I FRICKIN' HATE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


There is nothing redeeming about them at all - 80's spandex glam rock has been done to death! Get a new act this one is just tired!

I would rather watch Pop Idol than this mob!

They are kack! Pure and simple!

I despise them!

G

G, brother, friend, killin' partner - don't hold back dude. How do you really feel?

Wanna help there Gandalf....You hold him and I'll run Ok?....

Can't help the way I feel!

They just really annoy me!

G

lol!!!!

It's okay G... no hard feelings!

Nah, don't worry, the FBI have all the details.

Female Body Inspectors????

Nope, Federal Bottom Inspectors.

'Have you wiped properly?'

Aye... nice and clean - wanna see?

Had the opportunity to see the video for "Thing Called Love" I thought it seemed fairly normal! It actually reminded me of Rocky Horror Picture Show?

Not overly, to be honest.

*sigh*

All that work for naught...

Didya blunt your chisel?

Orbital sander with coarse grit followed by a diamond-coated honing bit. Eye-opening, trust me.

I'll take your word for it old bean.

Christ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They've got a bleedin' Xmas song out now!!!!

And it sounds suspiciously like Queen!!!

Hmmmmmmmmmmm....................

G

Didnt you read HK's post at the very top G!??




just teasing,

i think its a cracking song and i will buy it monday to make sure it beats all teh other crap out there

What? Even "Proper Chrimbo"? LOL!!!

G

I have no idea what that Christmas song is, but The Darkness has finally made their way over here. They're getting played on the radio!!

Yeah Darkness!!!!

I actually think they will be touring with a few bands out here for awhile!

You gotta go see them live HK, they rock!!

Nominated for Four Brit awards I hear...

I saw another interview with Justin What'shischump - the singer - and he has definitely mellowed quite a bit - it was on "The Frank Skinner Show" and he was actually quite nervous. I may not detest them now but 4 brit awards? C'mon - Queen and Bowie have already done it all twice!! Not to mention all the "poodle" bands of the eighties!

I still do not like their music but they may not be the biggest twats in the entire world after all - just in Britain!! lol

G

ROFLMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blasphamy!!!! Well, glad to see your weakening a bit! BTW< what the hell is shischump??????????????

what's his chump is what I meant to say!

Y'know as in what's his name!!

G

Oh (Austin Powers) Riiiiiight! (Austin Powers)