Singin' In The Rain remix tops charts

reuters.co.uk     08-Jun-2008            

LONDON (Reuters) - A remix of the classic hit "Singin' In The Rain" by electronic band Mint Royale has topped the pop charts, the Official UK Charts Company said on Sunday. The track shot to number one after 14-year-old George Sampson danced to it on the way to winning ITV's popular "Britain's Got Talent" show last month. The remix originally entered the charts in 2005 when it featured in a Volkswagen Golf advert recreating Gene Kelly's famous puddle-splashing dance from the 1952 musical of the same name. Last week's number one, "Take A Bow" by Barbadian singer Rihanna, slipped to second place, while "That's Not My Name" from indie band the Ting Tings moved down one place to number three. "Love Song" by American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles climbed nine places to number six, while Australian singer Gabriella Cilmi rose to... [read full story]                    

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digitalspy.co.uk     07-Jun-2008          

By Daniel Kilkelly, Entertainment Reporter Rihanna is at the top of the Irish singles chart for a third week with 'Take A Bow'. The Ting Tings stick at number two with 'That's Not My Name', while Usher also remains in the top...                    

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TV winner's dance mix tops chart

bbc.co.uk     08-Jun-2008          

George Sampson won £100,000 and a spot at the Royal Variety Performance A remix of Singin' in the Rain that was used by Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson has shot to number one in the UK singles chart. The song, best...                    

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Classic song remix tops the charts

metro.co.uk     08-Jun-2008          

Paul Weller's new album has gone to top of charts A remix of Singin' in the Rain by dance outfit Mint Royale has topped the UK singles chart this week. The song stormed to the top of the charts after being used in a dance...                    

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Singin' In The Rain remix tops charts

tiscali.co.uk     08-Jun-2008          

LONDON (Reuters) - A remix of the classic hit "Singin’ In The Rain" by electronic band Mint Royale has topped the pop charts, the Official UK Charts Company said on Sunday. The track shot to number one after 14-year-old George...                    

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How breakdance conquered the charts

guardian.co.uk     06-Jun-2008          

Powered by Britain's Got Talent, Mint Royale's Singin' In The Rain is heading for number one. Photograph: Yui Mok/PA Mint Royale's mix of Singin' In The Rain - originally a minor hit years ago - is set to crash into the charts...                    

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'Got Talent' track tops singles chart

digitalspy.co.uk     09-Jun-2008          

A track featured on ITV's Britain's Got Talent has stormed to the top of the singles chart. Mint Royale's remix of 'Singin' In The Rain' was used last week in the winning routine from 14-year-old breakdancer George Sampson. Its...                    

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Weller scores third albums chart No. 1

digitalspy.co.uk     09-Jun-2008          

Paul Weller has knocked Usher from the top of the albums chart with 22 Dreams, his ninth studio album. The veteran rocker has now hit the top spot three times as a solo artist; first in 1995 with Stanley Road, then again with...                    

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Talent show song makes number one

bbc.co.uk     09-Jun-2008          

A remix of the song Singin' in the Rain by dance act Mint Royale is at number one in the UK singles chart. The song stormed to the top of the charts after Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson danced to it in the...                    

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Singin' in the Rain storms to No.1

itn.co.uk     09-Jun-2008          

Keywords: , Singin' in the Rain, Mint Royale A remix of Singin' in the Rain by dance outfit Mint Royale has topped the UK singles chart this week. The song stormed to the top of the charts after being used in a dance routine by...                    

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