Brexit update: Britain moves out, EU anthem becomes most-downloaded track of the week in UK
The melody used to symbolise the EU comes from the Ninth Symphony composed in 1823 by Beethoven.
By PTI |
LONDON: As Britain starts life outside the European Union, pro-EU diehards could at least claim a tiny consolation victory on Friday in the weekly pop charts. Having fought a titanic political contest for three years over Brexit, Britain's "Leavers" and "Remainers" did battle in the singles charts, trying to get rival songs to number one.
While both sides fell well short, Remainers managed to get the EU's anthem "Ode to Joy" to number 30 - and it was the most downloaded track of the week.
That trumped comedian Dominic Frisby's profane rival tune "17 Million Fuck-Offs" backed by Brexiteers, which made it to number 43, the UK Official Charts Company said.
The novelty pro-Brexit song takes aim at the Brussels and London establishments as well as pro-EU celebrities.
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Overall, Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi topped the charts with "Before You Go".
Britain opted to leave the EU by a margin of 17.4 million to 16.1 million votes in the seismic 2016 referendum.
After years of bitter wrangling and mud-slinging between Leavers and Remainers, the UK's departure from the European Union was set for 2300 GMT on Friday.
Songs That Inspire And Pump Up Rashesh Shah & Heena Sidhu
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There are songs, and then there are anthems that fire you up. Business and sports personalities share the tunes that strike a chord with them.
There are songs, and then there are anthems that fire you up. Business and sports personalities share the tunes that strike a chord with them.
(Text: Glynda Alves, Maleeva Rebello, Shannon Tellis)
“The song I love to listen to is ‘Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty. It was used in the 1996 movie 'Jerry Maguire'. I love the scene where he’s just won a big deal and is changing the radio station to find the perfect song. I often think of that moment when I am looking for a song. So, Jerry Maguire pumps me up. It’s a bit of advertising, a bit of sports and a great film to marry all of the stuff I’ve been involved in.”
“The song I love to listen to is ‘Free Fallin’ by Tom Petty. It was used in the 1996 movie 'Jerry Maguire'. I love the scene where he’s just won a big deal and is changing the radio station to find ..
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“'The Chak De! India' title song always inspires me. The movie came out around the time I won the 2008 bronze medal at the Olympics. I remember it was the same song I listened to before my bouts at the London 2012 Games. Even today, this song has a special meaning for me.”
“'The Chak De! India' title song always inspires me. The movie came out around the time I won the 2008 bronze medal at the Olympics. I remember it was the same song I listened to before my bouts at ..
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“I listen to a lot of songs but one of my favourites has to be ‘Roar’ by Katy Perry. It really pumps me up. And yes, I sing along a little bit.”
“I listen to a lot of songs but one of my favourites has to be ‘Roar’ by Katy Perry. It really pumps me up. And yes, I sing along a little bit.”
“When I used to train, I used to listen to the songs from 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'. They are inspirational. To pump myself up, I also like to listen to some of the classics like ‘Eye of the Tiger’ and ‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor.”
“When I used to train, I used to listen to the songs from 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'. They are inspirational. To pump myself up, I also like to listen to some of the classics like ‘Eye of the Tiger’ and ‘..
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“There are three songs that pump me up — ‘Highway To Hell’ by AC/DC, ‘Jesus Just Left Chicago’ by ZZ Top and ‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor.”
“There are three songs that pump me up — ‘Highway To Hell’ by AC/DC, ‘Jesus Just Left Chicago’ by ZZ Top and ‘I Will Survive’ by Gloria Gaynor.”
“Before working out, I always listen to ‘Badal pe paon hai’ from the movie 'Chak De! India'. The Hindi single motivates me to conquer not just at my workspace, but also my gym. And when I have a hectic week, I go out for a stroll amidst nature, with music by Arijit Singh playing on loop.”
“Before working out, I always listen to ‘Badal pe paon hai’ from the movie 'Chak De! India'. The Hindi single motivates me to conquer not just at my workspace, but also my gym. And when I have a hec..
