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Where Are We Now? ineligible for place in singles chart
David Bowie's Where Are We Now? ineligible for place in singles chart
David Bowie's first single in a decade, Where Are We Now? is not eligible for a place in the singles chart due to a sales technicality.
January 2013: David Bowie releases new single 'Where Are We Now?' and announces a new album, 'The Next Day'
By Alice Vincent, Entertainment Writer online
5:00PM GMT 09 Jan 2013
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David Bowie's surprise comeback track, Where Are We Now?, will not be allowed to enter the singles chart because any downloads of the track have been tied to sales of the singer's upcoming album.
The track has been outruled by the Official Charts Company despite topping the download charts on iTunes. The technicality has been caused by the fact that fans who want to download Where Are We Now? can only do so by pre-ordering Bowie's new album, The Next Day, which will be available in March. Those ordering the album get an instant download of the single, and pay the 99p it costs, but will have to spend the remaining cost of The Next Day when it is available. The single is not available to own from any other outlets.
Charts officials say that because sales for the album pre-order and the single can not be differentiated, Where Are We Now? cannot be counted for the chart. However, a spokesperson said that any future track releases that go on sale seperately from the album will be eligible.
Bowie suprised fans on Tuesday by releasing the single on his website, with an accompanying video. The track was then played during the Today programme on Radio 4. It's the first single from the Ziggy Stardust singer in a decade. Bowie's lack of public appearances since 2006 have caused rumours to emerge that he has been in ill health, which have been disputed.
Today's midweek chart predictions suggest that X Factor winner James Arthur will be knocked off the top spot by Will.I.Am and Britney Spears' track Scream And Shout.
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