[Romantic Old Bird]

I didn't realise that the record company had released Gareth's versions of the two songs as well. How silly, and how cynical. I suppose this is the reminder we needed that the whole thing was a supreme exercise in crass commercialism. Does this mean they will release the Darius versions as well? That, at least would be interesting.

Both these songs are notable only for being completely unremarkable. I am sorry, but Gareth's interpretation was competant but uninspiring. Will, however, managed to make them both a little bit special. I am sure they would not have been his choice at all, but he gave them his own flair, and made them good.

I am sure Gareth will be No 1, and maybe his sales could outstrip Will's initially. I still think that in 5 years time we are more likely to have Will on our screens and in the album charts than Gareth.

And I'm pretty sure we haven't seen the last of Darius!