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Military Wives Choir-heading for Christmas No 1

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Bossybritches22 · 17/12/2011 11:58

I've started this thread for those who haven't seen the program & possibly don't know why this song is so important & to push the CD.

This choir was brought together by Gareth Malone to give the wives & GF's left behind a distraction and focus. It was a great success & now they have a CD released to raise money for two charities the Royal British Legion & SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen & Families) who do a fantastic amount to help the injured and bereaved from all conflicts past & present.

The lyrics to the song come from the love letters exchanged between the choir wives & their LO's.

Even if it's not your usual cup of tea PLEASE consider buying a copy as an extra prezzie for yourself,or family.

The other artists vying for the Christmas No1 have the potential to have other number ones in the future (hopefully) but this is a one of chance for the MWC & these worthy charities.

Thanks for reading- some of the Miliwives are MN-ers so lets show our support!

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Sparklingbaubles · 17/12/2011 13:43

I will second that Bossy. Smile

marinemrs are you around? What's next TV-wise?

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Bossybritches22 · 17/12/2011 18:49

BUMP for the evening crew Xmas Grin

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JinglingAllTheWay · 18/12/2011 10:28

I didn't even know they had released it as a single. Ive just downloaded from Amazon MP3, will that count in terms of them placing in the charts?

Davros · 18/12/2011 12:35

Is there any difference between getting it from ITunes or Amazon? Its cheaper on ITunes so I bought it, but I'm happy to buy again from Amazon if it makes a difference.

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Bossybritches22 · 18/12/2011 13:48

Hi Jingling, AFAIK downloads count towards the NO1 too!

Davros I don't think so, but id in doubt buy another one!! Xmas Grin

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Sparklingbaubles · 20/12/2011 10:06

Chris Moyles played it this morning on Radio One! Greg James does the midweek chart tomorrow so we can see where it is then.

Chris said that 'Gareth Malone and the Military Wives' sounds like Gareth is taking them all away on a mucky weekend. Shock Grin

Kveta · 20/12/2011 10:22

ordered my copy yesterday! 1st time I have ever bought a christmas single, in 29 years on this planet Xmas Shock! here's hoping it makes it to no. 1 Xmas Smile

dizzyday07 · 20/12/2011 14:08

Looks like Mr Cowell has conceeded defeat!

Sparklingbaubles · 20/12/2011 14:13

Yes dizzy!

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Bossybritches22 · 20/12/2011 14:42

WAHOOOO!!!! Wouldn't it be just FAB!!

Now I have to create a diversion at 2pm so I can watch TOTP on Christmas day!

Still got to keep up the momentum though, more sales mean more for the 2 lovely charities!

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Sparklingbaubles · 20/12/2011 16:04

Do you think marinemrs will be telling us they are recording Christmas TOTP this week Bossy?

StellaAndFries · 20/12/2011 16:07

I've downloaded it, I really want it to go to number one :)

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Bossybritches22 · 20/12/2011 17:12

Sparkers I hope so, she said last week there were a few things brewing she couldn't talk about!

Wonder if she was one of the ladies outside HMV with Gareth?

Did you see Chris lift GM off his feet?? Xmas Shock

And he appeared to give all the ladies a CHristmas prezzie, the sweetie!

GM just did an interview with Chris Tarrant on R2 on the SW show.

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Bossybritches22 · 20/12/2011 17:14

Stella us too- keeping everything crossed!

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JinglingAllTheWay · 20/12/2011 20:19

I can't believe I missed it on R1 this morning. Sparklingbaubles do you know what time it was on?

The song is so lovely, I cry everytime I hear it, I love the Military Wives choir, they were so amazing, the Adele song was amazing too. Wonder if any of them are MNetters? Xmas Grin

mosschops30 · 20/12/2011 20:51

Yay i really hope they get to no.1, ever since i heard it on chris evans brekkie show ive loved it.
Off to download it now Smile

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Bossybritches22 · 20/12/2011 20:58

Jingling there are several Miliwives on MN I gather Xmas Wink

marinesmrs is a regular & updates from inside from time to time. Hoping she'll be back with some gossip soon!

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dizzyday07 · 21/12/2011 09:51

the VAT is being waived!

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Bossybritches22 · 21/12/2011 16:37

Excellent news...'bout bloody time!! Xmas Grin

I like the idea of that little bit more of my money going to the 2 charities instead of HMRC!

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Bossybritches22 · 21/12/2011 16:45

Just doing a rough calculation they've rasied over £100k already from sales, with the VAT waiver that will be a brilliant sum for the charities.

Plus I presume a small amount of royalties evey time it's played again?
(Not sure how it works)

It would be great if it became a Christmas classic & got played every year!

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gregssausageroll · 21/12/2011 18:38

I have downloaded. In memory of my gorgeous and brave brother who died in Iraq, 3rd March 2004. RIP.

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Bossybritches22 · 21/12/2011 18:51

Sod the MN rules

((gregs)) if you like them, pat on the arm if not Smile

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midnightexpress · 21/12/2011 18:57

I thought you were offering her a sausage roll there bossybritches. Grin

I'm not keen on the song, but hope they get the number one (looks a cert). DB is in the army and possibly off to Afghanistan again next year Sad.

midnightexpress · 21/12/2011 18:58

(oh, perhaps you were) Confused

midnightexpress · 21/12/2011 18:58

And v sorry to hear about your brother Gregs. Sad