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In response to "Things you learn: Frank Goes to Hollywood had at least three #1's in the UK. -- nm" by ty97

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

Posted by Walt_Disney (aka Walt_Disney) Jan 20 '10, 08:00

and none over 35 in the US.

The group is Sterophonics.

Being in Canada there were a number of songs that seemed to chart well in the US but barely got a mention in the US or vice versa. I remember listening to some of the Retro episodes of Casey Casem and had never heard of some of the top 10 songs.

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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

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