JOHN LEWIS CHRISTMAS ADVERT 2011

Seems as though everyone is talking about the new John Lewis Christmas advert, apparently it's all about the story. It's a nice enough advert but as for the song, OMG!

The advert features Slowing Moving Millie's version of the Smiths classic, Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want.

Here's the ad...

John Lewis Christmas Advert 2011


Here's the song...

Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want


Here's the Smiths version

The Smiths Please, please, please, let me get what I want


Love it!

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Christmas 2011 No.1 . . .

RYAN GIGGS

Listen very carefully we shall say this only once.......

RYAN GIGGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Plays football for Manchester United (I'm saying nothing) . . .

T K MAX ADVERT

Another advert and another great song!

This time it's the TK Maxx, Spring/Summer collection ad and a lovely floaty little song.

Here's the ad...

TK Maxx Spring Summer Sophia Advert 2011


The track Choice Notes is by American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alexandra Winston.

Here's the track...

Alex Winston - Choice Notes


Love it!

Check out her website here.

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I got a nice storm belt once in TK Maxx . . .

MARSBAR - TAKE PART ADVERT!

Just seen the Marsbar (Take Part Wembley) Advert, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the song!

Here's the ad...

Marsbar Wembley Advert


The original music is by Gary Nock. Gary is an acoustic singer-songwriter from Walsall in the West Midlands. If you wanna find out more check out his website here!

Here's the full version of the track...

Gary Nock - Make It Better


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Great music . . .

EUROVISION 2011 - THE FINAL - RUNNING ORDER!

24 hours to the final (almost).

Here's the running order...

Finland
Bosnia
Denmark
Lithuania
Hungary
Ireland
Sweden
Estonia
Greece
Russia
France
Italy
Switzerland
UK
Moldova
Germany
Romania
Austria
Azerbaijan
Slovenia
Iceland
Spain
Ukraine
Serbia
Georgia

And the winner is.....

Azerbaijan, France, the UK or ...

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Don't forget to vote . . .

EUROVISION 2011 - SEMI 2 - RESULTS!

So who got through Semi 2?

Estonia - Result!!!
Romania - Yes!!!
Moldova - Whatever!
Ireland - All praise the gods of Pop!
Bosnia & Hertzegovina
Denmark
Austria
Ukraine
Slovenia
Sweden - What a relief!!

But no Israel, gutted - No Ding Dong!!!

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Come on the final . . .

ERIC SAADE!

Seems that Eric Saade "images" is proving to be a "Popular" google search. So we thought we'd search through the Popplastic family album and share some of our favourite snaps!

Eric in his hoodie...



Eric in his pants, what an exhibitionist!!!



Eric during his High School Reunion phase...



Eric getting ready...



Eric cathing some rays...




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What a cutie . . .

EUROVISION 2011 - SWITZERLAND

Popplastic Eurovision 2011 countdown - Day ??, who knows we've lost count.

Switzerland - Yes the Swiss are back with another fantastic song, and thank the Gods of Pop that they got through Semi-Final 1!

Anna Rossinelli represents Switzerland this year with, In Love For A While.

Here's the track...

Eurovision 2011 Switzerland Anna Rossinelli "In Love For A While"


It's a catchy little song.

Here's a few Swiss favourites from the past...

Eurovision 2006 Switzerland


Eurovision 2005 Switzerland


AMAZING song!!!

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Vote Switzerland . . .

EUROVISION 2011 - ISRAEL

Popplastic Eurovision countdown Day 8 - Israel!!!

Dana International (of the Viva la Diva) is back doing it for Israel with Ding Dong.

Ding Dong's had a mixed press but Popplastic love it!

Israel - "Ding Dong" - Eurovision Song Contest 2011


Here's Dana doing it back in 1998...

Dana International - Viva la Diva


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Ding Dong . . .

FIAT 500 ADVERT!

Seen the Fiat 5oo advert, LOVE the song!

Here's the ad...

Fiat 500 TwinAir TV advert


Here's the song...

Amy Macdonald - This Is The Life


The song's by the amazing Scottish singer/songwriter Any Macdonald (no relative of the MacDonald Brothers).
This is the Life is taken from her incredible No.1 selling debut album by the same title. The album also includes, Run, Mr Rock & Roll, L.A. and Poison Prince.

Check out Amy's site.

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What is it with car ad's and great song . . .

EUROVISION SEMI-FINAL 1 RESULTS

So who got through?

1.Serbia
2.Lithuania
3.Greece - Toilet break
4.Azerbaijan -Amazing
5.Georgia
6.Switzerland - Yah!!!!!
7.Hungary - Awesome
8.Finland
9.Russia - booooo
10.Iceland YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's a quick reminder of all the Semi 1 entries...



All the Popplastic favourites got through - Result!

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Results . . .

EUROVISION 2011 SEMI-FINAL 1

It's Eurovision Semi-Final 1 night!
So who's in Semi 1?

Here's the 19 semi-1 entrants...

1.Poland
2.Norway
3.Albania
4.Armenia
5.Turkey
6.Serbia
7.Russia
8.Switzerland
9.Georgia
10.Finland
11.Malta
12.San Marino
13.Croatia
14.Iceland
15.Hungary
16.Portugal
17.Lithuania
18.Azerbaijan
19.Greece

Call 09015 22 22 XX (then the song number)

As long as Azerbaijan get through!

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and Switzerland, Iceland and Hungary . . .

EUROVISION 2001 - ICELAND

Day 7, bonus top-up song.

Love, Love, Love Iceland!!!

Great song and tragic story behind it.

Iceland - "Aftur Heim (Coming Home)" - Eurovision Song Contest 2011


Iceland have a history of amazing songs...

Iceland 2010...

Iceland's Video - Eurovision Song Contest 2010


2009

Iceland's Video - Eurovision Song Contest 2009


2003

Iceland's Video - Eurovision Song Contest 2003


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Vote Iceland . . .

EUROVISION 2011 - ESTONIA

Popplastic Eurovision 2011 countdown - Day 7!

Estonia

Getter Jaani represents Estonia this year with "Rockefeller Street". The song was composed by Sven Lõhmus, who also wrote the Estonian entries in 2005 and 2009.

It's a great upbeat song and an instant hitter and Estonia's best chance of regaining the title for years,

Here's the Estonian entry...

Estonia - "Rockefeller Street" - Eurovision Song Contest 2011


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Pärnu 2012, or maybe Tartu . . .

EUROVISION 2011 - IRELAND

Ireland's critical financial situation can only be explained by the fact that they must have blown their entire IMF loan on this years Eurovision entry! This year the one and only Jedward will be representing the Emerald Isle.

OK, they can't sing and the song will never be listed among the classics of Eurovision, but you've just got to love it and it must stand a chance of doing really well (or really badly), but we love it!!!

Here's the song...

Ireland - "Lipstick" - Eurovision Song Contest 2011


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They'll get 12 points from the UK . . .

EUROVISION 2011 - SWEDEN

As usual (well almost) Sweden have come up trumps with their Eurovision entry. Eric Saade represents the home of Ikea this year with his high energy track, Popular. A song that wastes no time in getting to the point. Popplastic are confident Eric's going to put Sweden back where they belong and restore their reputation as Eurovision royalty!

Here's the track...

Sweden - "Popular" - Eurovision Song Contest 2011


Eric Saade also attempted to represent Sweden last year with his amazing song Manboy, how is wasn't selected will remain one of Eurovision's greatest unanswered question.

Here it is...

Melodifestivalen 2010 - Eric Saade - Manboy


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Stockholm 2012 . . .

NISSAN JUKE ADVERT!

We've just seen the Nissan Juke advert - what a beautiful song! Who cares about the car, love the song.

Here's the ad...

Nissan Juke advert


Here's the song...

Fredrika Stahl - Twinkle Twinkle Little Star


The song is by Fredrika Stahl.

Fredrika Stahl is a Swedish (goes without saying) singer/songwriter. Her style is a mix of jazz and pop.
Her debut album, A Fraction of You was released in 2006. Her second album, Tributaires, was released in 2008, closely followed by her most recent album, Sweep Me Away released in 2010.

Here's her official website.

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If only I could drive . . .

EUROVISION 2011 - ROMANIA

Popplastic Eurovision 2011 countdown Day 4!

Day 4, song 4 - Romania!

Romania return with another amazing song, Love it, love it, love it!

Romania will be represented by Hotel FM singing Change.

Hotel FM is a Romanian pop group formed in 2005, their English lead singer David Bryan settled in Romania after visiting to do some charity work at an orphanage.

Here's the song...

Romania - "Change" - Eurovision Song Contest 2011


Gets 12 points from us!

Here's a few Romanian Eurovision highlights from the past few years...

2010

Romania - Eurovision Song Contest 2010


2003

Eurovision 2003 - Romania - Nicola - Don't Break My Heart


Loving her records!

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Bucharest 2012 . . .

EUROVISION 2011 - FRANCE

Day 3 and probably one of the best songs of this years contest.

France will be represented by opera star, Amaury Vassili singing "Sognu" which is sung in Corsican. An absolutely amazing track which is this year's Popplastic tip for the top.

France - "Sognu (Dream)" - Eurovision Song Contest 2011


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Paris 2012 . . .

EUROVISION 2011 - HUNGARY

Popplastic Eurovision 2011 countdown, Day 2.

Day 2 - song 2!

Hungary have come up with a Eurovision classic for Dusseldorf 2011, a powerful and instant hitter bound to come top 3 later this month. Kati Wolf, who became popular through the Hungarian version of X Factor, will sing What About My Dreams, an 80's inspired pop-song.

Here's the track...

Hungary - "What About My Dreams" - Eurovision Song Contest 2011


We love it and it's one of the favourites to win on the night.

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Budapest 2012? . . .

EUROVISION 2011 - AZERBAIJAN

Kicking off Popplastic's 2011 Eurovision countdown (and in no particular order) is Azerbaijan's "Running Scared" by Eldar Gasimov & Nigar Jamal, an instant hit from the first time you hear it - Love it!

Azerbaijan - "Running Scared" - Eurovision Song Contest 2011


Maybe not quite Baku 2012 but it's got to be Top 10!

Speaking of Azerbaijan who could forget last year's entry, Drip Drop by Safura - Awesome - They was robbed!!!

"Azerbaijan" Eurovision Song Contest 2010


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Loving the light up dress . . .

EUROVISION 2011 COUNTDOWN!!!

Eurovision 2011 is almost upon us, with the big final in a little over a week. What better time to begin our countdown of Popplastic favourites in this year's contest.

BUT before we begin, let's start with the Popplastic highlight of Eurovision 2010...

The Interval Act!

EUROVISION 2010 FINAL - MADCON - GLOW - INTERVAL ACT


Probably the greatest moment of Eurovision history!!!

Countdown starts tomorrow...

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Oooo was that me, glow, glow, glow . . .

BLUE - I CAN - RELEASED!

Blue's AMAZING UK Eurovision entry, "I Can" has been released, BUY IT, BUY IT, BUY IT!

Download it here.

The boys seemed confident that the track could do well, saying, "The feeling of support for the UK currently is amazing. When we've travelled round Europe promoting Eurovision there is a really good feeling for us Brits out there.

One of our best entries for years!

Blue - I Can - Official Video


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Love it, Love it, Love it . . .

DOWNTON ABBEY THEME MUSIC

Downton Abbey as well as being amazing viewing also had a fantastic theme tune. The track was written by John Lunn and is available to download here.

Here's the trailor...

Downton Abbey Official Theme


Here's the full version...

Downton Abbey Theme Tune


Amazing!

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Let's hope Thomas is back . . .

DOWNTON ABBEY - EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE

OMG!!! Just discovered the Downton Abbey version of Every Breath You Take! (Praise the YouTube). It's by Scala & Kolacny Brothers.

Here's the video...

Every Breath You Take- Scala & Kolacny Brothers


Can't wait for Downton to return!

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Enjoy . . .

ITV PERSPECTIVES ADVERT

Just seen the advert for the ITV Perspectives series featuring Andrew Lloyd Webber. The backing track is an amazing almost haunting piece of music.

The track is called "Intro" and it's by XX, an English Indie rock band, the track is from their debut studio album.

Here's the track...

The XX - Intro


And if like me you keep wanting to hear it again and again, just add replay in front of the youtube.com in the url to replay the song (over and over again). It really works!

Here's a bit more about the band:
Atmospheric English indie pop group the xx formed in London in 2008 around the talents of Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, Baria Qureshi, and Jamie Smith, when the bandmembers were still in high school. Captivating and cool, the group cites influences that run the gamut from R&B (Aaliyah and Rihanna) to classic alternative rock (the Cure and the Pixies). Built around the duel vocals of Croft and Sim, the group's signature brand of moody, soulful indie rock first appeared on the public radar in early 2009 with the single "Crystalised," which created a huge buzz among critics and fans alike. The xx released their self-titled debut LP in July of that year in the U.K.; it was released in the U.S. the following month. Late that year, Qureshi was no longer part of the group; the rest of the xx released a statement via NME saying this was due to "personal differences." During 2010, the live dates only continued, including spots at several high-profile summer festivals, and in September, their album won Britain's coveted Mercury Prize. ~ James Christopher Monger, Rovi

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In the words of John Barrowman, Fantastic, Fantastic, Fantastic!

VISA/LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC ADVERT

It's not often we like credible songs by credible artists at Popplastic but we're loving the soundtrack to the Visa/Olympics advert. The ad features Take Over The World by Glasgow based The Courteeners - love it, love it, love it!

Here's the ad...

Visa/Olympic 2012 - Life Flows Better - TV advert featuring Olympic


Here's the track...



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Credible music, what ever next . . .

BT INFINITY ADVERT

Another great ad with an even better sound track. The advert features V V Brown's Travelling Like The Light.

Here's the ad...

BT Infinity 3


Here's the track...

V.V. Brown - Travelling Like The Light


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Infinity . . .

SUSAN BOYLE AND PETER KAY DO COMIC RELIEF!

Susan Boyle and Peter Kay's cover of "I Know Him So Well" was the PopPlastic highlight of last night's Comic Relief show.

Watch the video here.

A classic.

Just can't get enough of Susan's hair.

Download the charity track here.
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BBC HD ADVERT!

Loving the new BBC HD advert, great advert and amazing track!

Here's the ad...

BBC 1 HD - BBC one never looked so good - Latest advert

and here's the original Groove Armada track...

Groove Armada - I Won't Kneel


Love it!

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BBC 1 never looked (or sounded) so good . . .

JENNY SILVER - SOMETHING IN YOUR EYES!

Melodifestivalen Semi Final 1 Night!

Here's tonight's line up.

And the winner is, Jenny Silver - Something in your eyes! It has to be!

1. Dilba - Try again (Niklas Pettersson, Linda Sonnvik)
2. Swingfly - Me and my drum (Johan Ramström, Patrik Magnusson, Teron Beal, Swingfly)
3. Jenny Silver - Something in your eyes (Erik Bernholm, Thomas G:son, Henrik Sethsson)
4. Jonas Matsson - On my own (Sari Autio Olsson, Peter Autio)
5. Le Kid - Oh my God (Märta Grauers, Anton Malmborg Hård af Segerstad, Felix Persson)
6. Rasmus Viberg - Social butterfly (Amir Aly, Henrik Wikström)
7. Pernilla Andersson - Desperados (Pernilla Andersson)
8. Danny - In the club (Figge Boström, Peter Boström, Danny Saucedo)

Click here to listen!

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There's something in your eyes, something in your smile ...

BLUE - UK EUROVISION CATASTROPHE!

A day of mourning has been announced in the UK following the tragic news that former boy band Blue will be representing the UK in this years Eurovision Song Contest in Germany later this year.

The BBC announced the tragic news earlier this evening. David Cameron and George Osborne have cut short their visit to the Davos economic forum and are considering entering themselves as they believe they can do a better job.

Downing Street have confirmed that due to the selection of Blue, Eurovsion 2011 has been cancelled and May 14th will instead be a day of national mourning.

Sky News reporter (right wing rebel) Kay Burley has reported, "everyone's looking very blue following the news".

A spokeman for the band said, "the boys have never heard of Eurovison but frankly they'd do anything for fame".

At this point we'd normally post one of our favourite videos from the bands back catalogue, but in this case we don't have any.

WATER AID ADVERT!

Just seen the Water Aid advert, what an amazing piece of background music.

The piece of music is called 'Now We Are Free'. It was used in the sounds track to the Gladiator movie. The original version was by Enya, however the piece in the Water Aid advert was apparently by Lisa Gerrard.

Here's Enya's version

Enya/Gladiator - 'Now We Are Free' Music Video


Here's Lisa's version...

Gladiator theme - Now We Are Free - Lisa Gerrard


To donate or to find out more about the work of Water Aid click here.

THE NOLANS - WHEN YOU ARE A KING

The best thing about this years Morecambe & Wise Christmas Show (well not actually this years) was the inclusion of The Nolans 1976 cover of When You Are A King - Amazing!

The Nolans - When you are a King


LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!

The track was originally released by The White Plains...

White Plains - When You Are A King (1971)


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I'm in the mood for dancing . . .