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Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 13:40**

Golden oldies from the past - such as The Beatles - could take the Top 40 by storm as the pop music singles chart is revamped. Under new chart rules which came into force this week, any song available as an internet download is eligible for the chart regardless of when it was released. Previously, songs could only be included if a physical copy of the single was also available in the shops.

So Snow Patrol's Chasing Cars - released back in July - is set to feature in this week's top 10.

Until
now, songs were automatically removed from the chart two weeks after the physical copy of the single was deleted.

The rule change means songs which appear in adverts or on film soundtracks are likely to make a comeback.

"Under the new rules, anything and everything is eligible," said HMV spokesman Gennaro Castaldo.

"The charts will now offer a much broader representation of the nation's music tastes."

EMI is rumoured to be negotiating to release the Beatles' back catalogue as downloads for the first time.

Mr Castaldo said: "If the Beatles' songs were made available digitally, there would be such a rush to download them that a top 10 made up entirely of their music would be almost guaranteed."

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 13:45**

Desperate shits.

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 19:12**

Am I the only one that likes this idea?

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 19:23**

robertzombie wrote:Am I the only one that likes this idea?

Nope

I think it does sound a good idea. Apart from the Snow Patrol bit.

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 19:48**

you'd think that everyone who wanted to hear the Beatles by now would have, I don't get it

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 20:21**

boudicca wrote:Apart from the Snow Patrol bit.

Is it time for the pointed stick again?

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 20:22**

wasn't it time anyway to adjust Chart rules to the market?

Until now, songs were automatically removed from the chart two weeks after the physical copy of the single was deleted.

this sounds hopelessly outdated.

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 20:35**

When will we see the "new look" chart come into action? this week?

And even though I'm not a fan of the Beatles, I think anything would be better than that Leona cow.

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 20:36**

Why does 'the chart' even matter, does anyone here really care about pop charts?

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 20:44**

Well seeing as it will now be reflecting almost the entire nations music taste I think it is quite important.

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 20:48**

Good point Ms. E, but I think we all got a frisson from saying "Ooh look, The Sisters Of Mercy are at no.2 with Temple of Love 92" and when they topped previous incarnations of the Indie Charts in NME and Snouds back in the 80s.

It's nice to be on the winning side, now and again.

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 20:52**

I'm all for it, just depends where they get the data from though -

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 20:53**

Zuma wrote:I'm all for it, just depends where they get the data from though -

All the legal download sites that give their data to the charts. *shrug*

Mr Castaldo said: "If the Beatles' songs were made available digitally, there would be such a rush to download them that a top 10 made up entirely of their music would be almost guaranteed."

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Hom_Corleone wrote:
boudicca wrote:Apart from the Snow Patrol bit.
Is it time for the pointed stick again?

Pointed stick? Oh, oh, oh. We want to learn how to defend ourselves against pointed sticks, do we?
Getting all high and mighty, eh? Fresh fruit not good enough for you eh?
Well I'll tell you something my lad! When you're walking home tonight and some great homicidal maniac comes after you with a bunch of loganberries, don't come crying to me!

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 21:00**

James Blast wrote:Good point Ms. E, but I think we all got a frisson from saying "Ooh look, The Sisters Of Mercy are at no.2 with Temple of Love 92" and when they topped previous incarnations of the Indie Charts in NME and Snouds back in the 80s.

It's nice to be on the winning side, now and again.

I agree, though having never been on the winning side of anything I have grown to love the non-winning side - the 'alternative' side. It makes me feel alive not be part of the herd.

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 21:02**

That's silly, stop it right now!

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 21:06**

Eldorado wrote:Why does 'the chart' even matter, does anyone here really care about pop charts?

Astonishingly some of us have a broader interest in the music business then just waiting for TSOM's next record.

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 21:26**

canon docre wrote:
Eldorado wrote:Why does 'the chart' even matter, does anyone here really care about pop charts?
Astonishingly some of us have a broader interest in the music business then just waiting for TSOM's next record.

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 21:28**

canon docre wrote:Astonishingly some of us have a broader interest in the music business then just waiting for TSOM's next record.

Whit are ye doin' in this graveyard then Jess?

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 21:32**

James Blast wrote:
canon docre wrote:Astonishingly some of us have a broader interest in the music business then just waiting for TSOM's next record.
Whit are ye doin' in this graveyard then Jess?

I was asking myself the same thing. Must be your charm, James.

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 21:35**

canon docre wrote:
James Blast wrote:
canon docre wrote:Astonishingly some of us have a broader interest in the music business then just waiting for TSOM's next record.
Whit are ye doin' in this graveyard then Jess?
I was asking myself the same thing. Must be your charm, James.

DidnÂ´t you tell Big Si the same lately?

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 21:48**

She's a German Tart JÃ¼rgen whit dae ye expect!?

I have nothing but the highest regard for our Jessica, she really is a top maiden, if just a bit too good looking.

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 21:54**

James Blast wrote:She's a German Tart JÃ¼rgen whit dae ye expect!?

Yep, we Helgas are a very loose bunch.

Will you hold that against me JÃ¼rgen?

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 22:08**

But how can they know every track that is available for download? Will they only be using the data from certain sites?

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 22:10**

Brideoffrankenstein wrote:But how can they know every track that is available for download? Will they only be using the data from certain sites?

Completely agree, see my question above...

Posted: **07 Jan 2007, 22:10**

canon docre wrote:
James Blast wrote:She's a German Tart JÃ¼rgen whit dae ye expect!?
Yep, we Helgas are a very loose bunch.

Will you hold that against me JÃ¼rgen?

I wasnÂ´t affected, so I have no objections anyway-But ask Si!
And then, maybe weÂ´ll exclude prusians from the german tarts in general..

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