Music is GREAT Week Propels David Bowie To No.1 On ITunes
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Thursday, 17 May 2012 |
Written by Jon Stickler
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This week a DVD and download of iconic live British moments has been released to celebrate 'Music is GREAT Week', and today the first track of the compilation has climbed its way up to the top of the iTunes music video charts! David Bowie's performance of 'Ziggy Stardust' at the Hammersmith Apollo in 1973 is beating off competition from the likes of Nicki Minaj, Carly Rae Jepson and Rihanna to be the most downloaded video so far this week.
A host of musical artists have taken to Twitter to voice their support for the Music is GREAT campaign, including; Gary Barlow, Olly Murs, Scissor Sisters and Labrinth and #GREATBritain was a top UK Twitter trend when Music is GREAT Week kicked off on Monday.
Spokespeople for the campaign include Florence + the Machine, Jessie J, Nicole Scherzinger and Will.i.am and you can see them all talking about why they think Music is GREAT below.
Music is GREAT week officially began on Monday 14th May with Spice Girl Melanie C introducing Jessie J onto the stage for an exclusive show at HMV’s flagship store on Oxford Street. You can also watch a video of the two stars kicking off Music is GREAT Week at HMV's flagship store below.
The Who also feature on the 'Music is GREAT Week' DVD with their performance of ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ at Shepperton Studios in 1973. Speaking about the campaign Roger Daltrey said: “It is great to be part of this celebration of live British performances. I’m proud of our amazing music heritage. Brilliant that it raises money for Save the Children at the same time.”
The Shepperton performance was the last time that Keith Moon performed with The Who who died just six weeks later. Roger Daltrey remembers: "Keith was his wonderful self on the funnies, but struggling to reach his glorious best on the drums. Six weeks later he was gone."
Music is GREAT Week is seven days of musical celebration. It is an opportunity for artists, bands and music fans to pay tribute to British music - past, present and future - through a number of exciting events and appearances. All details can be found on Facebook.
The DVD can be purchased from the following places: iTunes and HMV.NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
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