"Wherever you are"
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AA Much obliged. (My son thinks I still write with a quill pen)
I think 'Wherever You Are' is one of the most inspiring things I've ever seen, a lot of good people getting together to celebrate courage and duty and love and all the worthwhile virtues that these days get buried in a sea of cynicism.
I hope that Gareth, Paul Mealor and the ladies knock the spots off of any X-Factor competition. Samantha Stephenson must have a great future as a singer should she so wish.
I think 'Wherever You Are' is one of the most inspiring things I've ever seen, a lot of good people getting together to celebrate courage and duty and love and all the worthwhile virtues that these days get buried in a sea of cynicism.
I hope that Gareth, Paul Mealor and the ladies knock the spots off of any X-Factor competition. Samantha Stephenson must have a great future as a singer should she so wish.
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From: God's Country
Simon C could do himself a favour and feature the good ladies as guests on the X-Factor Final, and at the same time pledge proceeds from the X-F release to a charity of his choice. WIN-WIN, Simple.
And if Strictly did the same, WIN-WIN-WIN
And if Strictly did the same, WIN-WIN-WIN
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From: Wiltshire
And if Strictly did the same, WIN-WIN-WIN
As you probably know some of us will be performing on Strictly Come Dancing this weekend... Wish us luck! And thank you for your amazing support :-) X
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From: Deep undercover
Some of them got to sing at Downing Street today too, both inside and outside for the PM and some troops recently back from Libya:
Video: Tidings Of Comfort And Joy - Sky News Video Player
And, as previously noted, they'll be singing on Strictly at the weekend - the results show on Sunday, I think.
Video: Tidings Of Comfort And Joy - Sky News Video Player
And, as previously noted, they'll be singing on Strictly at the weekend - the results show on Sunday, I think.
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From: Wiltshire
Well done to the ladies...from MSN
Hope there is no last minute rush for the other titles
Edited to add - PPRuNe in that quoted should actually read a well know social network where you can use 140 characters to pass on a message (Twit...er... you didn't think Cowell would come here and say that?). It was auto changed....
All bets off for Christmas number one
With Ladbrokes suspending betting and Simon Cowell appearing to admit defeat via Twitter, it seems this year's Christmas number one is in the bag for the Military Wives…
For the second time in three years, it looks like the Christmas number one won't be going to the winner of X Factor.
Gareth Malone's choir, brought together on the BBC2 series, have released a single, Wherever You Are, inspired by letters to and from their soldier husbands which will raise money for forces' charities.
Ladbrokes have just closed the book on them as 1/20 favourites ahead of X Factor winners and current chart-toppers Little Mix at 8/1.
Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes said: "As far as punters are concerned it's a done deal. The money says the Military Wives will deservedly get this year's Christmas number one."
The choir, who have been backed by figures such as Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans, performed at this year's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall and at the Strictly Come Dancing semi-finals.
Unlike three years ago when he branded the campaign to get Rage Against The Machine to the top ahead of Joe McElderry 'pathetic', Simon Cowell has been publicly gracious in defeat, congratulating the Military Wives via Twitter and calling their song "a worthy Christmas No.1".
With Ladbrokes suspending betting and Simon Cowell appearing to admit defeat via Twitter, it seems this year's Christmas number one is in the bag for the Military Wives…
For the second time in three years, it looks like the Christmas number one won't be going to the winner of X Factor.
Gareth Malone's choir, brought together on the BBC2 series, have released a single, Wherever You Are, inspired by letters to and from their soldier husbands which will raise money for forces' charities.
Ladbrokes have just closed the book on them as 1/20 favourites ahead of X Factor winners and current chart-toppers Little Mix at 8/1.
Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes said: "As far as punters are concerned it's a done deal. The money says the Military Wives will deservedly get this year's Christmas number one."
The choir, who have been backed by figures such as Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans, performed at this year's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall and at the Strictly Come Dancing semi-finals.
Unlike three years ago when he branded the campaign to get Rage Against The Machine to the top ahead of Joe McElderry 'pathetic', Simon Cowell has been publicly gracious in defeat, congratulating the Military Wives via Twitter and calling their song "a worthy Christmas No.1".
Edited to add - PPRuNe in that quoted should actually read a well know social network where you can use 140 characters to pass on a message (Twit...er... you didn't think Cowell would come here and say that?). It was auto changed....
Last edited by November4; 20th December 2011 at 21:57.
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From: All over UK awaiting the dream.
What those 'Ladies' [for that is what they are] acheived is a lesson to all of us and a shining example to their children. The one program this year worth watching again and certainly in my book, kicked the ass off all the other 'talent' type programs. It is number one in my house irrespective of the charts. I hope this saga does not end here.
Best Wishes
Best Wishes
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From: The Smaller Antipode
The Choir was on NZ Tv. last night, finished off that Graham wotsit (?) show that we get here late Friday nights.
Very good, hope it makes No. 1 - and a lot of cash.
Very good, hope it makes No. 1 - and a lot of cash.
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From: Lincoln
"The Choir" (Military Wives) on Iplayer
The beeb aired a 90 min compilation of the 3 part series on BBC 2 on Thursday evening. If you missed it its on iplayer at BBC iPlayer - The Choir: Military Wives: Compilation; have your hankies ready. There will also be a DVD released of the entire series in February, available for pre-order on Amazon at
Enjoy, merry Christmas.
![Amazon.co.uk: The Choir Series Four: Military Wives [DVD]: Gareth Malone: Film & TV](https://www.pprune.org/images/misc/amazon_icon.gif){kind=icon}
Enjoy, merry Christmas.
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Despite having been married to a "Military wife" for many years, (and glad that it's done so well) am I the only one to say in truth I'm becoming sick to the back teeth of hearing this song? R2 are even playing an instrumental version much of the time. It's seemingly inescapable. 
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From: Deep undercover
Shytorque, while I suspect you're not the only one, I hope you're in the minority. This song is raising tens of thousands of pounds for 2 well deserving military charities and the more exposure it gets, the better. Being married to one of the lovely choir ladies, I'm obviously biased, but I've seen first hand the hard work that these girls have put in to promoting this single for no personal reward at all (and believe me, none of them ever expected it to be recorded, let alone be a Christmas number 1) and regardless of whether you've heard it enough or not, it deserves continued recognition for what it is and they are - an honest, straightforward, non commercial song by a bunch of girls who have gained some well deserved recognition for the unsung heroes that are military wives.
Merry Christmas to all.......
Merry Christmas to all.......
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From: Glesga, Scotland
Do wee know if it Has it made the Xmas No1?
I know it was No1 last week, fingers crossed it stays their especially as it would get the new award to celebrate the 60th(?) anniversary of the chart's (this is the first one this week )
I bought a few as Christmas pressis to give and Push up its numbers.
Well done to all involved , every ones proud off yous
I know it was No1 last week, fingers crossed it stays their especially as it would get the new award to celebrate the 60th(?) anniversary of the chart's (this is the first one this week )
I bought a few as Christmas pressis to give and Push up its numbers.
Well done to all involved , every ones proud off yous
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I have bought the CD, btw! It's just that I'm not playing it for now because as R2 listeners.....well , you know. 
In any case, Merry Christmas to all and especially to the ladies of the choir!
In any case, Merry Christmas to all and especially to the ladies of the choir!