Rea Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Its not to everyones taste but I'm so overt the moon that Rage against the Machine are no 1 isntead of another insipid cover, that I cant stop smiling. Merry chrismas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyMaz Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I just heard it on the radio - I really didn't think it the facebook campaign against Simon Cowell's dominance of the Christmas No 1 would work. I do feel a bit sorry for the XFactor winner though - hope he hadn't taken anything for granted! Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I really dislike the Rage against the machine song - really not the sentiment I want to hear at any time of year but less so at Christmas. Sony must be laughing all the way to the bank with all the sales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Can't help but feel for poor Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 i must go and listen - never heard of it - poor joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 http://www.lyricsfreak.com/r/rage+against+...e_20113458.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I'm sure Joe will have a wonderful career.........I think he's hugely talented ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Yes i agree, but poor joe! It just really shows two fingers up to Simon really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 http://www.metrolyrics.com/killing-in-the-...he-machine.html I couldnt see the lyrics on the link you put Marion, so I found this one. ONLY LOOK IF YOU'RE NOT EASILY OFFENDED! The song is about police officers in America being in league with the KKK, NOT WHAT A LOT OF PEOPLE THINK. I have to say, I love it. the campaign was never about Joe, it started before the winner was announced, about two weeks ago. It was aimed at anyone who was fed up with the bland re-run of ballards ruling the charts and I think that point has been recognised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Have to say I hate the new No 1. Totally unchristmas like. Hears hoping Joe gets the New Year no 1. I think he is wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 (edited) The cynic in me wonders how much money the ringleader of the against X Factor movement made from the campaign. I wouldn't have bought the X factor single personally but neither do I like the idea of being manipulated to buy a 10 year old track Bookmakers are saying it has cost them over £1M Edited December 21, 2009 by Marion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Well, just to add my bit - I think Rage are great - always have done!! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyday Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 The cynic in me wonders how much money the ringleader of the against X Factor movement made from the campaign. I wouldn't have bought the X factor single personally but neither do I like the idea of being manipulated to buy a 10 year old track Bookmakers are saying it has cost them over £1M Now I'm certainly not defending him......but saw the 'ringleader' on BBC News this morning........he said that this campaign raised in excess of £70,000 for Shelter.........if so that's just fantastic! Loved my daughter-in-laws comment - "well you can hardly sing along with that"!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiedog Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Something interesting I had heard, Rage against the machine is signed by Epic records, which in turn is owned by Sony BMG = so Simon Cowell wins anyway! Scottiedog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I think the counter campaign was a good idea (nothing against Joe) but I wish they had chosen a different song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbase Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 My son is over the moon about no1. He played it to me yesterday and blipped out the f words at the end. He said that maybe he should be a dj afterwards and I agreed as he did a good job. Why do they have to swear? Always puts me off a song if lots of swearing in lyrics. I just don't get it?? Do they do it for effect or do people genuine relate better to the lyrics if there is swearing in them? Redbase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 (edited) Woo Hooo ....we all downloaded in our house....R A T M! I am over the moon about it....people power......and a bit of anarchy! love it! Edited December 21, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickymck Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Well i am not keen on the song, but love the principle. When I was young (never thought I would say those words!) there used to be a real contest for the number one slot, nowadays (!) nobody bothers as it is always the x-factor winner that gets it. I do feel a bit sorry for the young chap but he has got youth on his side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 I feel for Joe too, but not because of this campaign, more because Simon and the whole X factor machine will drop him as soon as he stops making money for them like Sony did with that other chap (cant remember his name though) I downloaded 8 copies some as gifts and yes Simon and Sony will make money from it but it wasnt about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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