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My Singles Of 2006
BeepBeep by The Pussycat Dolls
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February: great R&B pop from one of my favourite bands and albums of the year.
All Time Love [CD 2] [CD 2] [CD 2]All Time Love [CD 2] [CD 2] [CD 2] by Will Young
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January: Leave Right Now's little sister was a surefire cool ballad hit and was my favourite track from Keep On.
That's My GoalThat's My Goal by Shayne Ward
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December 2005/January: Such a shame that he's gone so quiet of late. I blame Louis Walsh for making him release ballads all the time. This one is fab though.
Put Your Records OnPut Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae
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February: Easily one of the most summery sounding songs ever to be released in the middle of winter.
Stupid GirlsStupid Girls by Pink
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March: She really returned to the P!nk I loved from the first album on this track. Just a shame she returned to the rock vibe on the rest of the album.
You're All I Have CD1You're All I Have CD1 by Snow Patrol
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April: Before Chasing Cars got played to death by Chav Local Radio FM this was the song that make me love them all over again.
S.O.S.S.O.S. by Rihanna
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May: Barbadian R&B queen made a brief shimmy into electro based pop with much success.
Control MyselfControl Myself by LL Cool J
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May: J.Lo made a brief return with her old buddy LL on this stuttery, clappy fabmeister of a track.
Hey Kid, Pt. 1 [CD 2]Hey Kid, Pt. 1 [CD 2] by Matt Willis
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June: Matt broke free from the Busted tag and became a brill solo star, albeit only slightly (he's unfortunately on I'm A Celeb as I write this).
ManeaterManeater by Nelly Furtado
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June: From cute folksy songstress to electro synth slave via Timbaland in the space of 18 months.
So Under Pressure, Pt. 1So Under Pressure, Pt. 1 by Dannii Minogue
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June: Great track from Dannii's Hits & Beyond that told of her response to events in her personal life (i.e. Kylie's cancer).
In the Morning, Pt. 2 [CD 2]In the Morning, Pt. 2 [CD 2] by Razorlight
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July: Mumbly, stuttery, Boomtown Rats-esque rock with a difference that just sounded absolutely superb.
Made-Up Lovesong #43Made-Up Lovesong #43 by Guillemots
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July: Very beautiful, simple love song from a really great album and band.
I'm Not ShyI'm Not Shy by Frank
August: One of the unfortunate and undeserved victims of popinjustice, the Totally Frank girls made a single that was one of Xenomania's finest efforts to date.
LipstickLipstick by Alesha (Dixon - Strictly Come Dancing)
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August: Another popinjustice of the year, Alesha's debut was a rip-roaring R&B/rock crossover.
Love, Don't Let Me Go (Walking Away)Love, Don't Let Me Go (Walking Away) by David Guetta Vs The Egg
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August: Daft Punk styled electro for the sound of a thousand Transformers-esque skating cars.
It's Not That EasyIt's Not That Easy by Lemar
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September: Inspired British soul that was just made to be up there with "If There's Any Justice".
I Don't Feel Like Dancin' CD1I Don't Feel Like Dancin' CD1 by Scissor Sisters
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September: They might not have felt like it, but I certainly did after hearing this.
One, Pt. 1 [CD 2]One, Pt. 1 [CD 2] by Upper Street
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October: "Electric" it most definitely was not. I just wish people had been a bit more open with this.
Something Kind of Oooh [CD 2]Something Kind of Oooh [CD 2] by Girls Aloud
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October: Kept from #1 but still a fabulous new rave inspired pop stonker from "The Sound Of..."
Rock SteadyRock Steady by All Saints
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November: The comeback of the year that no one thought would happen, but did. And to great effect.
Downtown (Children in Need)Downtown (Children in Need) by Emma Bunton
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November: Children In Need came a calling again, and this time Emma chipped in to deliver another fab slice of 60's styled pop.
PatiencePatience by Take That
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November: Unexpected but brilliant return for the once naff newly reunited manband.