First up, kudos to Pink for topping the U.K. singles chart this week with "So What," a feat she accomplished here in the States a few weeks back.One can only guess at the annoyed ranting of Noel/Liam Gallagher at having to come in not only second behind Pink, but third, with new Oasis single "The Shock Of The Lighting."
Of course, the real news for those with a pop heart is the return of Boyzone, whose "Love You Anyway"—the Ronan Keating-led boy band's first new single in eight years—debuts at #5. The track is one of two new songs on upcoming greatest hits collection Back Again... No Matter What.
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Unmistakable is the slight tinge of Amy Winehouse-revived '60s pastiche in there. But whatever—"Love You Anyway" is certainly no "Patience," a song that propelled Take That back to the top of the British chart after a decade-long absence almost two years ago.
If anything, the return of Boyzone only makes the anticipation for Take That 2.0's sophomore release all the more exciting.
The U.K. Top 10:
1. "So What" - Pink *1 week*
2. "Sex On Fire" - Kings Of Leon
3. "The Shock Of The Lightning" - Oasis *new*
4. "Girls" - Sugababes
5. "I Love You Anyway'" - Boyzone *new*
6. "Disturbia" - Rihanna
7. "I Kissed A Girl" - Katy Perry
8. "When I Grow Up" - Pussycat Dolls
9. "In This City" - Iglu & Hartly
10. "Cookie Jar" - Gym Class Heroes feat. The Dream