michael Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 http://www.nme.com/news/rage-against-the-machine/48727 http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2228594104 PRVBOTaA4A4 Rage Against The Machine are to make a bid to beat this year's winner of 'The X Factor' to the UK's Christmas Number One single position. A Facebook group asking people to buy the band's 'Killing In The Name' has at the time of writing attracted over 45,000 members. The group states that fans should buy the song from December 13 – the same day that this year's X Factor winner's song becomes available. Twitter users are also showing their support for the petition by retweeting the following message: "Rage Against The Machine For Xmas No.1 #ratm4xmas See here for details http://bit.ly/inthename please RT". Although it hasn't been confirmed yet, the winner of 'The X Factor' 2009 is reportedly set to release a cover of Miley Cyrus' 'The Climb' as their Christmas single. A similar petition for Jeff Buckley's 'Hallelujah' was launched last year in reaction to 'The X Factor' winner Alexandra Burke releasing her version of the song for Christmas. Although Burke still topped the UK singles charts with the song, Buckley's rendition of the Leonard Cohen classic reached the Number Two position. This year's Christmas Number One single will be announced on December 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Although i already have "Killing in the name", i shall have to buy it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I'll be having a Christmas number 1 around 7am on the day. I wont announce my Christmas number 2 until later in the day, but I guarantee it will have had high production values, contain nuts and elicit a loud Halleluyah ! at the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Great track... May even go mad and buy it, it's always great to manipulate the manipulators G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I don't get it. What's the point of this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I don't get it. What's the point of this? Michael's on a mission. I'll just let it all wash over me, as it's all a load of tosh, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Michael's on a mission. It's not his mission. Someone that was bored I presume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 id like to support this group. however, its very unlikely that they count illegal downloads as official sales figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 however, its very unlikely that they count illegal downloads as official sales figures. How is it illegal? The single is available to BUY from 13th Dec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 How is it illegal? The single is available to BUY from 13th Dec. i was reffering to fact that if i was to get a copy it wouldnt be through buying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 then you are not getting the jist of this idea lol. Just buy it, it'll be less than a quid on itunes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 They still sell singles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 Apparently, despite having this on the album and about 100 MP3 copies on various compilations I've made for the car I'm still going to buy it again just to see if it can get to number 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Great song but I don't care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I'd love this to happen, are there any other online music stores other than iTunes to buy this on that count towards the figures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I'd love this to happen, are there any other online music stores other than iTunes to buy this on that count towards the figures? It will probably say on the facebook group? I personally am not sure about this now. I'd like something christmasey to be number 1. Fairy tale of New York? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Just not that 'Mumford and Sons' nonsense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Just not that 'Mumford and Sons' nonsense. I've not heard of it, went to youtube and it crashed my pc - so definitely not that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardiffSupra Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 It will probably say on the facebook group? I personally am not sure about this now. I'd like something christmasey to be number 1. Fairy tale of New York? What?... Your saying "Killing In the name of" Is not Christmasey? Just put a hat on them or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I think killing in the name of has been chosen for the end lyrics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me! Motherfucker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Fuck you I won't buy what you sell me! I think the idea is to prove that X-Factor doesn't rule and won't always be Chritmas number 1 from now on, and in fact the people can still choose what THEY want as number 1! Right on brother!!! Power to the people!!!!! etc. I'm gonna buy it next week. //edit: 70p on play - not sure which one though: link And not sure if it counts but I assume it must do - can't just be iTunes that decide the top 40 now can it or are Apple taking over the world? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benkei Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I'd guess the top one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/killing-in-the-name/id266798993?i=266799000# http://www.play.com/Music/MP3-Download-Track/4-/6773090/Killing-In-The-Name/Product.html?aid=6771851 http://hmv.com/hmvweb/digitalProductDetails.do?productId=10561810&ctx=-1%3b8%3b-1%3b-1%3b-1 Just bought a copy from play and HMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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