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| '''The Record of the Year''' is an award created by ] producer ] voted for by the ] public. The award is given in conjunction with a television programme of the same name broadcast on ]. | '''The Record of the Year''' is an award created by ] producer ] voted for by the ] public. It started in 1998 and is just the most popular record of that calendar year; incredibly simple. It immediately picked up massive ratings, airing as it does in early December and boosting sales for all music right across the board in the crucial period just before Christmas. The award is given in conjunction with a television programme of the same name broadcast on ]. The initial show is followed by a later edition watching the votes come in and declaring the winner. Westlife have often said that the time they first won for Flying Without Wings was the most exciting moment in their career. | ||
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| ==Criticisms== | ==Criticisms== | ||
| Many people have critisized the 'Record of the Year' Award, as they feel the |
Many people have critisized the 'Record of the Year' Award, as they feel the nominees are too 'poppy.' It is said that the reason the records are so 'poppy' is too attract young ] girls, who they are sure will vote for the records by phone and by text. Indeed, plenty of people were disgusted when Westlife beat Daniel Bedingfield, who many felt to be the true winner out of all the nominees. However, the positive side is that ALL kinds of music benefit from the massive boost to sales. Indeed, ITV has taken to devoting the entire evening to music, combining the show with other music based shows such as The X Factor and even a Parkinson show featuring Robbie Williams. Without a doubt it has a far stronger impact on sales than the regular Brits or Grammy award shows. After eight hugely successful years it has become an annual classic, anticipated by the retail trade with great excitement. | ||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Revision as of 18:38, 10 December 2005
The Record of the Year is an award created by record producer Jonathan King voted for by the UK public. It started in 1998 and is just the most popular record of that calendar year; incredibly simple. It immediately picked up massive ratings, airing as it does in early December and boosting sales for all music right across the board in the crucial period just before Christmas. The award is given in conjunction with a television programme of the same name broadcast on ITV1. The initial show is followed by a later edition watching the votes come in and declaring the winner. Westlife have often said that the time they first won for Flying Without Wings was the most exciting moment in their career.
Winners
| Year | Song | Artist |
| 1998 | "No Matter What" | Boyzone |
| 1999 | "Flying Without Wings" | Westlife |
| 2000 | "My Love" | Westlife |
| 2001 | "Don't Stop Movin'" | S Club 7 |
| 2002 | "Unchained Melody" | Gareth Gates |
| 2003 | "Mandy" | Westlife |
| 2004 | "Thunderbirds Are Go" | Busted |
Year by year
1998
The ten finalists were:
| Song | Artist |
| "Angels" | Robbie Williams |
| "Believe" | Cher |
| "C'est La Vie" | B*Witched |
| "Feel It" | The Tamperer feat. Maya |
| "Got The Feelin'" | Five |
| "How Do I Live" | LeAnn Rimes |
| "My Heart Will Go On" | Céline Dion |
| "Never Ever" | All Saints |
| "No Matter What" | Boyzone |
| "One For Sorrow" | Steps |
1999
The ten finalists were:
| Song | Artist |
| "...Baby One More Time" | Britney Spears |
| "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" | Eiffel 65 |
| "Bring It All Back" | S Club 7 |
| "Flying Without Wings" | Westlife |
| "If You Had My Love" | Jennifer Lopez |
| "Livin' La Vida Loca" | Ricky Martin |
| "Mambo No. 5" | Lou Bega |
| "Perfect Moment" | Martine McCutcheon |
| "That Don't Impress Me Much" | Shania Twain |
| "When You Say Nothing At All" | Ronan Keating |
2000
The ten finalists were:
| Song | Artist |
| "Fill Me In" | Craig David |
| "Gotta Tell You" | Samantha Mumba |
| "Groovejet" | Spiller feat. Sophie Ellis-Bextor |
| "It Feels So Good" | Sonique |
| "Life Is A Rollercoaster" | Ronan Keating |
| "My Love" | Westlife |
| "Pure Shores" | All Saints |
| "Reach" | S Club 7 |
| "Rise" | Gabrielle |
| "Rock DJ" | Robbie Williams |
2001
The ten finalists were:
| Song | Artist |
| "All Rise" | Blue |
| "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" | Kylie Minogue |
| "Don't Stop Movin'" | S Club 7 |
| "Do You Really Like It?" | DJ Pied Piper |
| "It Wasn't Me" | Shaggy |
| "Perfect Gentleman" | Wyclef Jean |
| "Pure And Simple" | Hear'Say |
| "Survivor" | Destiny's Child |
| "Teenage Dirtbag" | Wheatus |
| "Whole Again" | Atomic Kitten |
2002
The ten finalists were:
| Song | Artist |
| "A Little Less Conversation" | Elvis vs. JXL |
| "Colourblind" | Darius |
| "Evergreen" | Will Young |
| "Hero | Enrique Iglesias |
| "If Tomorrow Never Comes" | Ronan Keating |
| "Just A Little" | Liberty X |
| "Kiss Kiss" | Holly Valance |
| "The Tide Is High" | Atomic Kitten |
| "Unchained Melody" | Gareth Gates |
| "Whenever, Wherever" | Shakira |
2003
The ten finalists were:
| Song | Artist |
| "Be Faithful" | Fatman Scoop |
| "Bring Me To Life" | Evanescence |
| "Crazy in Love" | Beyonce |
| "If You're Not The One" | Daniel Bedingfield |
| "Make Luv" | Room 5 feat. Oliver Cheatham |
| "Mandy" | Westlife |
| "Sweet Dreams My LA-Ex" | Rachel Stevens |
| "Where Is The Love?" | Black Eyed Peas |
| "White Flag" | Dido |
| "Year 3000" | Busted |
2004
After an initial selection of thirty songs, ten were selected for the final show, broadcast by ITV1 on Saturday December 4, 2004.
The ten finalists were:
| Song | Artist | Result |
| "Closest Thing to Crazy" | Katie Melua | 5th - 79pts |
| "Five Colours in her Hair" | McFly | 2nd - 91pts |
| "Laura" | Scissor Sisters | |
| "Left Outside Alone" | Anastacia | 3rd - 90pts |
| "Leave Right Now" | Will Young | 4th - 88pts |
| "Love Machine" | Girls Aloud | |
| "Real to Me" | Brian McFadden | |
| "These Words" | Natasha Bedingfield | |
| "This Love" | Maroon 5 | |
| "Thunderbirds Are Go" | Busted | 1st - 92pts |
2005
See The Record of the Year 2005
Criticisms
Many people have critisized the 'Record of the Year' Award, as they feel the nominees are too 'poppy.' It is said that the reason the records are so 'poppy' is too attract young teenage girls, who they are sure will vote for the records by phone and by text. Indeed, plenty of people were disgusted when Westlife beat Daniel Bedingfield, who many felt to be the true winner out of all the nominees. However, the positive side is that ALL kinds of music benefit from the massive boost to sales. Indeed, ITV has taken to devoting the entire evening to music, combining the show with other music based shows such as The X Factor and even a Parkinson show featuring Robbie Williams. Without a doubt it has a far stronger impact on sales than the regular Brits or Grammy award shows. After eight hugely successful years it has become an annual classic, anticipated by the retail trade with great excitement.