The History Of Pop Part 38 aka My baby's got no money, he's got his true belief

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

The last of 1997, and if you think some of the big hits are being held over until next time...you'd be right. But the nation was in NO MOOD for pop party fun as - sob! bawl! - DI DIED, and weren't we all glad that Sir Richard Ashcroft was there to help us through it. There's no sign of Elton on this Now, by the way, even though he bossed the charts - to sully such a beautiful track by including it on a compilation would of course be unthinkable, so you'll have to save your ticks.

Hanson's "Mmmmbop" won Now 37 at a canter, after tying with the Spice Girls for a long time. The Cardigans ended up in third. And now, over to you lot.


[Poll #713593]


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Comments

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

For all the near total collapse in quality in the second half this feels better than last time's Now - the corner has been turned!

Most known unknowns:

- Connor Reeves???
- drawing a blank as ever on Now stalwarts 911
- and which particular "Free" is this when its at home, DJ Quiksilver?

[jauntyalan.livejournal.com]

AGH NO! THIS TIME it really is worst ever. only tickyed 3 and one o them was chumbawumba - quite mad

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

N TRANCE ft RICARDO DA FORCE though!!

[mostlyconnect.livejournal.com]

They have been so good lately, too :(

I think this is the canonical Free!

[boyofbadgers.livejournal.com]

No, this is the worst by miles. I only ticked two tracks, FFS!

[mostlyconnect.livejournal.com]

Haha after 5 votes the NO TO ALLs are winning on two disks!

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

Haha no way, the second and third sections are just jaw-droppingly bereft of goodness!

Judging from the vile SexySongs, I am guessing that this Now was circa The Full Monty. Urrrrrghhhh.

Has there ever been a worse run of three on a Now than The Verve/Oasis/Embrace?!

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

And neither of them was the terrific All Saints single :(

[mostlyconnect.livejournal.com]

How about Jon Bon Jovi/Ocean Colour Scene/Cast?

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

I only ticked the LL Cool J because his new single is amazing, I don't actually remember it.

Thank god for Boyz II Men is all I can say.

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

The N-Trance remake of Do You Think I'm Sexy is fantastic. Not that I care what you think, you ticked Meredith Brooks.

[boyofbadgers.livejournal.com]

Of which I mysteriously have 0 recollection. I can recall less of this than practically any other Now. It must have been a particularly antipop year for me.

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

Aaaargh! Ewww!!! No, Verve/Oasis/Embrace still worse. Imagine their respective vocalists trying to harmonise with each other.

[mostlyconnect.livejournal.com]

http://www.emp3world.com/mp3/95752/Dj%20Quicksilver/Free%20(club%20Mix)

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

Imagine 'Bitch' as a Eurobosh track! It would be superb.

I hate all versions of Do You Think I'm Sexy, I don't think even N-Trance could save it.

[mostlyconnect.livejournal.com]

Good work there, hoshuteki.

I remember phenomenon I think? Didn't it have muppets?

WORST NOW EVAH!!!

[byebyepride.livejournal.com]

Gratified as I am by the love being shown for Gala, I'm surprised that equal reverence is not being devoted to Monsieur le Sash and his most excellent 'Stay'.

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

For all the brouhaha about this being the worst now ever (I still think it's only second worst) - I will be delighted if lovely Gala walk it.

[awesomewells.livejournal.com]

Who is lonelier - CAST or PETER ANDRE?

Discuss.

Re: WORST NOW EVAH!!!

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

I didn't remember it - it's no "Ecuador!" I bet.

[alexmacpherson.livejournal.com]

I am in pretty much full agreement with this but WHERE WERE YOU GALA LOVERS WHEN ULTRA NATÉ NEEDED YOU ON THE LAST POLL?!

[dubdobdee.livejournal.com]

i ticked lots!

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

Both of them leave open the possibility for some relief of the loneliness, unlike poor old Boyz II Men.

[plumsbitch.livejournal.com]

I ticked ONE. And it was Radiohead, ffs.

Mind you, I don't remember the All Saints or Gala tracks. And I probably should have ticked All Saints on spec.

[mostlyconnect.livejournal.com]

When is the czech track due btw? You asked for Brzil and Ghana, I am confused :(