"The Shock Of The Lightning"? More like the shock of Oasis charting at #3 last week in the U.K., then dropping to #16. (Ironically, that single has been getting major airplay on multiple stations here in Los Angeles.)The same goes for the returning Boyzone, whose comeback single "I Love You Anyway" debuted at a so-so #5, but now falls to #13.
Between this and the failure of New Kids On The Block to chart a major hit single with their own foray into the mainstream once again, maybe the window of opportunity for '90s-band comebacks shut down hard about two years ago, after Take That managed to wriggle through.
Granted, the New Kids are embarking on a sold-out reunion tour. But the Spice Girls proved last year that a successful trek across the globe doesn't necessarily translate into chart success the second time around.
Ah, well...at least Pink racks up a second week at the top. Plus, Sugababes climb up to #3 with "Girls." Thus far, those broads' only other single to peak at #3 has been "Ugly," back in December 2005.
The U.K. Top 10:
1. "So What" - Pink *2 weeks*
2. "Sex On Fire" - Kings Of Leon
3. "Girls" - Sugababes
4. "Disturbia" - Rihanna
5. "Never Miss A Beat'" - Kaiser Chiefs *new*
6. "Miss Independent" - Ne-Yo
7. "I Kissed A Girl" - Katy Perry
8. "When I Grow Up" - Pussycat Dolls
9. "Cookie Jar" - Gym Class Heroes feat. The Dream
10. "In This City" - Iglu & Hartly