Dance Rules UK Singles Chart

The UK singles chart has always been odd. The music industry was responsible for classifying hits - not the buying public. But last week, the UK Official Charts Company announced that if a track sells, the singles chart will rank it. As a result, the chart will now mirror the US charts. The changes begin January 1.



In other chart news, dance music rules the roost. It's surprising, but welcomed by those who respect the genre more than most. Fedde Le Grand's "Put Your Hands Up For Detroit" ascends one spot to #1. Bodyrox's "Yeah Yeah" leaps nine spots to #2. Girls Aloud holds the #3 spot with their uptempo (and dance leaning) "Something Kinda Oooh." Rounding out the top five are Beyonce's "Irreplaceable" at #4 and My Chemical Romance's "Welcome To The Black Parade" at #5.

For lovers of UK Pop, check out All Saints' "Rock Steady," and Simon Webbe's "Coming Around Again" - both with strong potential to break into the top 10 next week. Other recommendations include Jamiroquai's "Runaway" which debuts at #18 and Amy Winehouse's "Rehab" which is undeniably catchy.