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hunter

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Re: Album chart positions
« Reply #60 on: November 24, 2018, 05:39:05 PM »
(who I assumed was only listened to by X-Factor watching housewives)

"Not that we are judging anyone"
Thanks for your valuable contribution.

Didn't you leave?

I did, but I decided to give it another go (certain people seem to have cooled down a little).

But if you, a mod, would rather I left, well, what can I say?

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Re: Album chart positions
« Reply #61 on: November 24, 2018, 05:52:04 PM »
Not at all, I welcome all contributors.

Just seems odd, making a big song and dance with an "I'm Leaving" thread only to come back within weeks.
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Re: Album chart positions
« Reply #62 on: November 24, 2018, 05:59:14 PM »
As much as I hate to admit it, it was a bit rash on my side.

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Re: Album chart positions
« Reply #63 on: November 24, 2018, 06:21:36 PM »
Well, we're glad you're back :)
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Re: Album chart positions
« Reply #64 on: November 24, 2018, 06:45:37 PM »
Well, we're glad you're back :)

Seconded!    :thumbsup
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Re: Album chart positions
« Reply #65 on: November 24, 2018, 06:51:37 PM »
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Re: Album chart positions
« Reply #66 on: November 24, 2018, 06:52:06 PM »
Italy 7, Buble got 5th

Please for the love of God no!  ::)

A Sinatra wannabe and covers artist!   BTW he is at # 1 in UK tonight!

He's not No. 1 for nothing - Great voice and talent....
A million times better than Buble - the real thing!    :)

Slight exaggeration there me thinks!!!


Here is one of my favourites from the album. 

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Re: Album chart positions
« Reply #67 on: November 24, 2018, 08:14:34 PM »
Italy 7, Buble got 5th

Please for the love of God no!  ::)

A Sinatra wannabe and covers artist!   BTW he is at # 1 in UK tonight!

He's not No. 1 for nothing - Great voice and talent....
A million times better than Buble - the real thing!    :)

Slight exaggeration there me thinks!!!


Here is one of my favourites from the album. 



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Re: Album chart positions
« Reply #68 on: November 24, 2018, 08:29:31 PM »
As per usual, Val is absolutely correct, Songs For Swinging Lovers is one of the greatest albums ever made (something no one will ever try to claim about Buble's output) and a huge part of that is Nelson Riddle's orchestration.

Any mid to late 50s Sinatra is superb, went downhill in the Reprise era.

Genuinely surprised to see a fan of serious music to defend Buble (who I assumed was only listened to by X-Factor watching housewives) but each to their own. :)

Sorry but I do very occasionally like to listen to Buble but of course MK is king in my books. How many of you have listened every day more or less non stop to DTRW, in fact I reckon the mp3s are pretty much worn out!!!! Moving on chap.....
No apology necessary, tongue firmly in cheek my friend. :)

Each to their own... I don't mind admitting, I'm a big Cliff Richard fan ;)

Cliff Richard eh!?? I'm afraid only with the Drifters/Shadows for me....
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Re: Album chart positions
« Reply #69 on: November 24, 2018, 08:51:16 PM »
Italy 7, Buble got 5th

Please for the love of God no!  ::)

There is also a vinyl-only Italian chart, this week:

#1 MK Down the road wherever
#2 Nirvana Nevermind
#3 Smashing Pumpkins Shiny and  oh so bright vol.1
#4 Pink Floyd The Dark side of the moon
#5 Buble  :P


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Re: Album chart positions
« Reply #70 on: November 24, 2018, 09:17:50 PM »
Obviously there is much more to music than the charts, though I have to say I am surprised that the album managed to sink all the way down to number 17, having been at number 8 midweek. I expected it to fall back slightly, but certainly not by that much! It’s not as if the album has been poorly received. It may be that the lead single did not get enough airplay to alert people to the fact that Mark had something new coming out. ‘Beryl’ was played on fairly heavy rotation and also had a distinctly early Straits-esque sound, which probably explains (at least in part) why Tracker charted so high after its first week. But then again, Privateering still hit the top 10 with virtually zero promotion. Perhaps it’s just a demonstration of how much more difficult it is now for older artists to attain chart success, what with younger generations, who will probably never know the joys of hearing properly crafted music, streaming and downloading all the autotuned hip-hop garbage that dominates the industry these days.

Still, regardless of charts and sales, as long as the music is out there for those of us who want to hear it and appreciate it, and as long as Mark is creatively satisfied in what he does, then that’s all that really matters in the long run.
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Re: Album chart positions
« Reply #71 on: November 24, 2018, 09:37:20 PM »
Having seen the jewelcase and carton editions in the stores, to me it's two things: First, it seems the box is not available in many stores, just can't see it. Second, title and cover are just not interesting enough. We all know and love the song, but it's just plain boring and cliché...  Imagine Matchstick Man, a view from high above to a small man in the slow .. Sky And Water ... Best possible album title to me .... One Song At A Time... Deptford pictures... you have to come up with some good ideas and not such loveless 3 Minute photoshop job...

Also, both singles got no airplay in Germany as far as I can see.

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Re: Album chart positions
« Reply #72 on: November 24, 2018, 10:48:26 PM »
Obviously there is much more to music than the charts, though I have to say I am surprised that the album managed to sink all the way down to number 17, having been at number 8 midweek. I expected it to fall back slightly, but certainly not by that much! It may be that the lead single did not get enough airplay to alert people to the fact that Mark had something new coming out. ‘Beryl’ was played on fairly heavy rotation and also had a distinctly early Straits-esque sound, which probably explains (at least in part) why Tracker charted so high after its first week. But then again, Privateering still hit the top 10 with virtually zero promotion. Perhaps it’s just a demonstration of how much more difficult it is for older artists now to attain chart success what with younger generations, who will probably never know the joys of hearing properly crafted music, listening to all the autotuned hip-hop garbage that dominates the industry these days.

Still, regardless of charts and sales, as long as the music is out there for those of us who want to hear it and appreciate it, and as long as Mark is creatively satisfied in what he does, then that’s all that really matters in the long run.

Yeah, you only have to listen to the radio to hear the mass generated drivel that is being produced.  Fortunately I have created a 7 and 3yr old fan of GOYS and the 3yr old can even recognise MK when I play a video now

When we get the car my boy goes “can we have Mark ‘Opfler’ on”.


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Re: Album chart positions
« Reply #73 on: November 24, 2018, 10:49:21 PM »
Having seen the jewelcase and carton editions in the stores, to me it's two things: First, it seems the box is not available in many stores, just can't see it. Second, title and cover are just not interesting enough. We all know and love the song, but it's just plain boring and cliché...  Imagine Matchstick Man, a view from high above to a small man in the slow .. Sky And Water ... Best possible album title to me .... One Song At A Time... Deptford pictures... you have to come up with some good ideas and not such loveless 3 Minute photoshop job...

Also, both singles got no airplay in Germany as far as I can see.

LE

It’s a good point.  I don’t mind the cover but with the fluffy clouds and blue sky it’s very reminiscent of Tracker.


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Re: Album chart positions
« Reply #74 on: November 25, 2018, 01:41:02 PM »
Finland #3.

Quite well without any promotion.

 

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