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Post by dougs on Dec 4, 2021 8:31:51 GMT
Here is a chart siting today (December 4, 2021) unlike anything I have seen in a long time...
On the iTunes Canada chart:
#1 song: "Merry Christmas" (Ed Sheeran & Elton) #2 song: "Cold Heart" (Elton, Dua Lipa, & Pnau)
It has been a long time since Elton has had 2 singles at the top of the charts at the same time. I do remember "Pinball Wizard" and "Philadelphia Freedom" doing something quite similar in the spring of 1975 here in Canada. In 1975, I recall a DJ on the local hit radio station CFRA 580 stating that 75% of all requests (yes, radio stations did take requests in those days!) for songs were for Elton John! Everything Elton released went to #1 in those days.
I am surprised by the staying power in many countries of "Cold Heart."
Doug
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Post by dougs on Dec 10, 2021 20:01:12 GMT
Update - December 10, 2021:
Elton's chart positions this week:
1. UK - Top 100 Albums: * DIAMONDS at #23 * THE LOCKDOWN SESSIONS at #9
2. UK - Top 100 Singles: * "Merry Christmas" with Ed Sheeran at #1 * "Step Into Christmas" at #16 * "Cold Heart" with Dua Lipa & Pnau at #22
3. Other Chart Positions: * "Cold Heart" has jumped to #2 on the Top 100 Singles chart in Canada * "Cold Heart" has returned to #1 on the Top 50 Singles chart in Australia * "Merry Christmas" entered at #3 on Ireland's Top 100 Singles chart * "Merry Christmas" entered at #5 on Germany's Top 100 Singles chart
4. THE LOCKDOWN SESSIONS has just been certified Silver in the UK.
Doug
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Post by dougs on Dec 17, 2021 20:31:49 GMT
Update - December 17, 2021:
Elton's chart positions this week:
1. UK - Top 100 Albums: * DIAMONDS at #29 * THE LOCKDOWN SESSIONS back up to #7
2. UK - Top 100 Singles: * "Merry Christmas" with Ed Sheeran remains at #1 * "Step Into Christmas" up to #14 * "Cold Heart" with Dua Lipa & Pnau at #29
3. Other Chart Positions Globally: * "Cold Heart" remains to #1 on the Top 50 Singles chart in Australia. * "Merry Christmas" peak positions to date: #1 UK, #1 Switzerland, #2 Hungary, #3 Ireland, #4 Netherlands, #5 Germany, #5 Sweden, and #5 Austria
Doug
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Post by dougs on Dec 24, 2021 18:39:50 GMT
Update - December 24, 2021:
Elton's chart positions this week:
1. UK - Top 100 Albums: * DIAMONDS steady at #29 * THE LOCKDOWN SESSIONS steady at #7
2. UK - Top 100 Singles: * "Sausage Rolls For Everyone" LadBaby featuring Ed Sheeran & Elton John debuts at #1 (Charity Single) * "Merry Christmas" with Ed Sheeran at #2 * "Step Into Christmas" up to #13 * "Cold Heart" with Dua Lipa & Pnau at #44
3. Other Chart Positions Globally: * "Cold Heart" remains at #1 on the Top 50 Singles chart in Australia - 5th week at #1 and 19th week on the chart.
Merry Christmas and peace to everyone...
Doug
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