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How can Cliff Richard save his chart record?

5269 days ago

Guardian Music — If Cliff Richard doesn't score a chart topper in the next few weeks, his record of having a No 1 in every decade since 1730 will be wiped out. Here's what he can do ...Do you realise one of music's most enduring legacies is about to end? You see, in ... more info

I loved beating Dizzee Rascal to number one, (even though I haven't the foggiest who he is), says Dame Vera Lynn

5281 days ago

The Daily Mail — JAN MOIR meets the Forces Sweetheart who can still top the charts at the age of 92. more info

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Diamonds are forever â€¦ and so it seems in Shirley Bassey's career

5285 days ago

Guardian Music — When Shirley Bassey sang Diamonds Are Forever in 1971, she can have had little idea that her own career would demonstrate the same longevity.Today Bassey, 72, re-entered the album charts with her first album of original material in 20 years. The albu... more info

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Sulimay's, the cafe that offers a side order of senior citizen pop criticism with breakfast

5287 days ago

Guardian Music — Meet the (replacement) hipsters serving up opinions for Pitchfork and StereogumReal-life old people! Aren't they just great? They've got bags of stories because they know loads about stuff that us young folks weren't around to see, like rationing, Ta... more info

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Choir aims for top with Dame Vera

5295 days ago

A Welsh choir is teaming up with forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn to try to secure the Christmas number one spot. more info

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Dame Vera Lynn to take on X Factor winner in chart battle

5295 days ago

The Independent — Dame Vera Lynn is to take on this year's X Factor winner in a bid to grab the Christmas number one, it was announced today. more info

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