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Jack_
15-10-2010, 07:07 AM
...David Bowie's 'Heroes', apparently.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/3181165/X-Factor-stars-to-sing-Heroes-for-Heroes-charity.html

-awaits Shaun's reaction-
Livia
15-10-2010, 12:11 PM
Gawd 'elpus....
red
15-10-2010, 12:24 PM
is it any good? cant be bothered to look it up:bored:
Livia
15-10-2010, 12:43 PM
Well, the original is great. But I imagine by the time they've overproduced the charity single and shot the video with them all gurning earnestly into the camera, it'll make me want to throw up.
Beastie
15-10-2010, 12:49 PM
Shaun will hit the roof! lol
Tom4784
15-10-2010, 12:58 PM
I'll get the valium ready for Shaun.

It's gonna be godawful, it's gonna be all key changes and gospel choirs... It makes me ill to think about it.
Mystic Mock
15-10-2010, 01:11 PM
i liked the first 2 charity singles so i hope i like this one.
BB_Eye
15-10-2010, 01:14 PM
Lol, charity singles.
GypsyGoth
15-10-2010, 01:15 PM
Well, the original is great. But I imagine by the time they've overproduced the charity single and shot the video with them all gurning earnestly into the camera, it'll make me want to throw up.

:laugh2:
cub
15-10-2010, 01:46 PM
They should have covered the Stranglers No More Heroes Anymore. Perhaps next year.

Or perhaps Holding Out For A Hero. Or Billy Don't Be A Hero. Or We Don't Need Another Hero ....
joeysteele
15-10-2010, 01:50 PM
Well, the original is great. But I imagine by the time they've overproduced the charity single and shot the video with them all gurning earnestly into the camera, it'll make me want to throw up.

This is actually my favourite Bowie song along with Life on Mars and Absolute Beginners. Like you I hope they don't overproduce it and keep as near to its original sound as possible.
Crimson Dynamo
15-10-2010, 03:25 PM
It will be beaten by 4 mins 33 seconds of silence (cage against the machine)

for real
Stacey.
15-10-2010, 03:28 PM
I've never heard of this song before, but I'll buy it whatever.
Shaun
15-10-2010, 03:31 PM
http://www.threadbombing.com/data/media/2/drink_stare.gif
Strictly Jake
15-10-2010, 03:47 PM
make you feel my love would have been a much better choice. And the charity should be help the aged
MTVN
15-10-2010, 04:28 PM
The charity songs are always awful, doesnt stop them going straight in at number 1 though.
robb
15-10-2010, 04:33 PM
Well, the original is great. But I imagine by the time they've overproduced the charity single and shot the video with them all gurning earnestly into the camera, it'll make me want to throw up.

:spin:
robb
15-10-2010, 04:36 PM
I've never heard of this song before, but I'll buy it whatever.

:shocked: David Bowie sang it at Live Aid, didn't he??
Jords
15-10-2010, 04:37 PM
Oh cool.
Shaun
15-10-2010, 04:39 PM
:shocked: David Bowie sang it at Live Aid, didn't he??

You're talking to Stacey.x. She probably couldn't name 3 Beatles.
MTVN
15-10-2010, 04:40 PM
In fairness I haven't ever heard of it before. I know of a couple of his songs - Changes, Life On Mars & Space Oddity - but not this one.
Mystic Mock
15-10-2010, 05:30 PM
In fairness I haven't ever heard of it before. I know of a couple of his songs - Changes, Life On Mars & Space Oddity - but not this one.

i only know the names of 3 songs of his and ones a callbroation,i know life on mars,ashes to ashes and under pressure with queen.
Jordan.
15-10-2010, 05:53 PM
I listened to like 10 seconds on youtube and had to turn it off.
Stacey.
15-10-2010, 06:12 PM
You're talking to Stacey.x. She probably couldn't name 3 Beatles.

Just because I don't have the music taste of a 72yr old. :rolleyes:
Braden
15-10-2010, 06:18 PM
It's a good song...I think I heard it on the film 'The Parole Officer'
Zippy
15-10-2010, 09:22 PM
Oh dear. Doesnt bode well.

It has reminded me of a great version done of that song years ago....I need to go hunt it down now.
Shaun
15-10-2010, 09:25 PM
Just because I don't have the music taste of a 72yr old. :rolleyes:

Yeah, because 72 year olds love M.I.A.
Run along, ignorant child.
Mystic Mock
15-10-2010, 09:29 PM
Just because I don't have the music taste of a 72yr old. :rolleyes:

you cant name 3 beatles?:shocked:
Stacey.
15-10-2010, 09:36 PM
you cant name 3 beatles?:shocked:

I know John Lennon. Think he was in them, don't know anyone else.
Beastie
15-10-2010, 09:39 PM
I know John Lennon. Think he was in them, don't know anyone else.

Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison?
Stacey.
15-10-2010, 09:41 PM
Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison?

Oh right. Yeah I've heard of those names just didn't know who they were :p
pinkmichk
16-10-2010, 02:30 PM
they are going to proper muller a decent song & thing is all the muppets who will buy it cos its under the guise of a charity song will all think its the best song this year & better than original.
and hardly any money goes to charity people should stand up for decent music not line mr cowells pockets & give the money direct to charity
Braden
16-10-2010, 02:33 PM
People are allowed their own opinions on what kind of music they like ^

I really think i'll like it. I've liked all the charity songs they've done <33
Jack_
16-10-2010, 02:37 PM
and hardly any money goes to charity

The track follows the release of cover versions of Mariah Carey's 'Hero' in 2008 and Michael Jackson's 'You Are Not Alone' last year. Both tracks topped the UK charts and raised over £1m each for the charity.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s103/the-x-factor/news/a282246/x-factor-to-release-heroes-track.html

...hardly any money goes to charity?