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When The Charts Are Taken Over By Societal Changes
Joining Mario this week to take a look at how moments in societal change can dominate the charts was comedian Fred Cooke.
Fred took us through some of those songs that reflected a nations mood at one particular moment in time.
"Ding Dong!, The Witch is Dead" performed by The Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz. This song entered the UK Charts the week Margaret Thatcher died.
"Killing in the Name". This song was a UK Christmas No 1 in 2009, beating Ex Factors beating McElderry's balled, The Climb. This chart topper was organised by a facebook campaign to challenge the monopoly of the Christmas no. 1 always going to TV talent show winners.
"Roll over Beethoven". This song was released in 1956, the song is an imperative directed at the composer Ludwig van Beethoven to roll over in his grave in reaction to the new genre of music that Berry was promoting.
"Running The World" by Jarvis Cocker. Nearly made a Christmas No 1 this year just after Tories won the UK Election.
"Come out you Black and Tans" by the Wolfe Tones. This song went to number 1 this year in the UK and Ireland in reaction to a now cancelled commemoration of the Royal Irish Constabulary.
Check out this this full chat by pressing the play/listen button on screen
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By Today FMJoining Mario this week to take a look at how moments in societal change can dominate the charts was comedian Fred Cooke.
Fred took us through some of those songs that reflected a nations mood at one particular moment in time.
"Ding Dong!, The Witch is Dead" performed by The Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz. This song entered the UK Charts the week Margaret Thatcher died.
"Killing in the Name". This song was a UK Christmas No 1 in 2009, beating Ex Factors beating McElderry's balled, The Climb. This chart topper was organised by a facebook campaign to challenge the monopoly of the Christmas no. 1 always going to TV talent show winners.
"Roll over Beethoven". This song was released in 1956, the song is an imperative directed at the composer Ludwig van Beethoven to roll over in his grave in reaction to the new genre of music that Berry was promoting.
"Running The World" by Jarvis Cocker. Nearly made a Christmas No 1 this year just after Tories won the UK Election.
"Come out you Black and Tans" by the Wolfe Tones. This song went to number 1 this year in the UK and Ireland in reaction to a now cancelled commemoration of the Royal Irish Constabulary.
Check out this this full chat by pressing the play/listen button on screen