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Things you learn: Frank Goes to Hollywood had at least three #1's in the UK. -- nm

Posted by ty97 Jan 20 '10, 07:51

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Theres often a huge difference with UK versus US music. One of my favourite groups had five number one albums in the UK but barely charted in the US - Walt_Disney Jan 20, 08:00 7
- This has always been the case, since at least the British Invasion -- nm - con_carne Jan 20, 08:04
- I think part of it goes to BBC's requirement to play 50% British acts (I believe) - ty97 Jan 20, 08:03 3
  - But it's also that people like good, local products. There's no requirement in Australia that radio stations play x% Australian content, but there - Roger More Jan 20, 08:08 2
    - A lot of huge acts wouldn't have broken through if not for Canadian content rules -- nm - zork Jan 20, 08:09 1
      - Sure, but Canada's a lot closer to the States geographically, and Australia is more of a monoculture than Canada is. -- nm - Roger More Jan 20, 08:12
- We got a pretty good blend of the UK and US releases, and usually got UK ones before they went to the US -- nm - zork Jan 20, 08:03
- Oh I love the Stereophonics. -- nm - Loyola Jan 20, 08:02
Relax, Two Tribes and what? -- nm - Jim Jan 20, 07:54 1
- "The Power of Love". Also: "FGTH became only the second act in the history of the UK charts to reach number one with their first three singles" -- nm - ty97 Jan 20, 07:57
So he's like Rick Schroeder now? Doesn't want anyone to call him Frankie anymore? - zork Jan 20, 07:54

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