"Ding Dong the Witch is Dead" re-enters the Charts following death of MT

JonSnuuu · 09-04-2013 11:33PM #1

The song "Ding Dong the Witch is Dead" has re-entered that charts following Margaret Thatchers death as a result of a Facebook campaign.

It was number 1 in the amazon charts and number 2 on iTunes the last time I checked.

We all know the power of these Facebook campaigns for number one (RATM for christmas number one etc) but I can't help thinking this one is a bit more spiteful. I know she did some pretty awful things but surely there's a line when it comes to openly mocking the dead?

It'll be interesting to see how radio presenters in the BBC or other Bristish Radio stations will react if it remains at number one and played on chart shows come sunday night! Especially seeing as the media coverage of her so far has been nothing but positive!

candy-gal1 · 09-04-2013 11:38PM

This is actually in no way aimed at the death of MT, she was never that great a person but theres no need to go on about her now shes gone, not that much anyway imho but everytime I hear that song I think of this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=achYHwgMIGs

vicwatson · 09-04-2013 11:40PM

It'll probably get to number 1 in the British Charts*

*sells about 100 copies

Dyr · 09-04-2013 11:41PM

It's a fine example of how a free market works, which makes it a fitting tribute for dear old Maggie

My name is URL · 09-04-2013 11:41PM

Mocking the dead is one thing, but imagine being a family member grieving and knowing that a huge proportion of people are celebrating your loss.

Not nice at all I would imagine.

Say what you want about the woman, but campaigning on Facebook and taking to the streets to rejoice is pushing it a bit.

09-04-2013 11:41PM

It always reminds me of this scene from The Naked Gun 2½:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iZW909WuB4

Chuck Stone · 09-04-2013 11:42PM

johnt91 wrote: »

I know she did some pretty awful things but surely there's a line when it comes to openly mocking the dead?

There's a worse line crossed when mocking the dead is a punishable offence or people are too afraid to do it for fear of negative ramifications.

NegativeCreep · 09-04-2013 11:43PM

Why do people always say that it's wrong to speak ill of the dead? Surely if you're going to speak ill of someone, the best time to do it is when they're dead!

vicwatson · 09-04-2013 11:43PM

My name is URL wrote: »

Mocking the dead is one thing, but imagine being a family member grieving and knowing that a huge proportion of people are celebrating your loss.

Not nice at all I would imagine.

Can't imagine many celebrating the loss of their jobs by her

Dicky Pride · 09-04-2013 11:43PM

Apparently her last words were "Trevor McDonald". A fitting tribute to the man.

But in other news, that really is ridiculous. People confuse me.

kingofslaves · 09-04-2013 11:46PM

She nearly ruined my dad when he had his own company, he had to lay off all his staff and go back to one office designing and getting contractors to build stands for him. (he was a exhibition stand designer) I know this song has mostly male referances, but think it sums her up !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7Fin7aD1SE

EuskalHerria · 09-04-2013 11:47PM

What's with all this 'respect for the dead' nonsense about thatcher. Regardless of your opinion of the women, surely it's common knowledge that there's a lot of people looking forward to the moment she was no longer stealing oxygen.

First single I've bought in a long time.

Frito · 10-04-2013 12:00AM

Reports of her death have been denied by ATOS, who have subsequently found her fit for work.

Happyman42 · 10-04-2013 12:25AM

It is seriously annoying some establishment figures that Britain has now got a former leader as reviled as some of the world's greatest despots.
They are even getting Mrs Winsdor out to try and pretend they held her in high esteem. She hasn't attended a PM's funeral since 1965, she could be embroiled in a riot, judging from the hate so evident on the streets at the moment.

General General · 10-04-2013 12:45AM

Australian Foreign Minister has revealed Margaret's 'unabashed racism'.

I would like to have heard her after she'd had a few ales goin' on about the Irish.

Alessandra · 10-04-2013 12:51AM

I don't have any allegiance to the late Mrs. Thatcher however I do find it very distasteful that the death of an elderly woman is being celebrated to such a large extent.

bleg · 10-04-2013 01:00AM

What a waste of money.

arybvtcw0eolkf · 10-04-2013 01:00AM

Story from The Irish Times.

Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead storms charts in wake of Thatcher death

Punters buying Wizard of Oz track in droves after divisive former British leader’s passing

The death of Margaret Thatcher could propel The Wizard Of Oz track Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead into the top 40 of the British singles chart.

The late former prime minister divided opinion and while many have mourned, some have seen her death as a cause for celebration prompting a download surge for the track.

In the space of less than 12 hours Judy Garland’s version had made it to number 54, according to the latest sales figures collated for the Official Charts Company. It is expected to climb higher as a result of a Facebook campaign being set up to encourage sales.

Thatcher ceremonial funeral to be held on April 17th
Video: Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead

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There has been some speculation that it may be too short to qualify at just 51 seconds, but chart bosses say it is eligible. In 2007 the track The Ladies Bras by Wisbey made the chart despite lasting just 36 seconds.

Garland’s version is not the only one to be selling. A performance by Ella Fitzgerald is at 146 and one by the Munchkins is at 183. If sales of the three versions had been combined it would be selling strongly enough to be at number 40.

The Official Charts Company will release its midweek sales tomorrow to give an indication of whether it is continuing to sell and the top 40 itself will be announced on Sunday.

Garland’s version is also at number 16 in the iTunes chart today.

Seachmall · 10-04-2013 01:03AM

General General wrote: »

Australian Foreign Minister has revealed Margaret's 'unabashed racism'.

I would like to have heard her after she'd had a few ales goin' on about the Irish.

She said "if we allowed too much of it we'd see the natives of the land, the European settlers, overtaken by migrants", he said.

Hmmm...

Amirani · 10-04-2013 01:08AM

Alessandra wrote: »

I don't have any allegiance to the late Mrs. Thatcher however I do find it very distasteful that the death of an elderly woman is being celebrated to such a large extent.

I agree. Whatever about celebrating her political demise, I don't see the point of celebrating her death. It's not like she was particularly influential in her last few years.

darced · 10-04-2013 01:08AM

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arybvtcw0eolkf · 10-04-2013 01:12AM

darced wrote: »

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But its debatable who screwed more minors, Thatcher or Saville!.

Timmyctc · 10-04-2013 01:14AM

Becoming dead does not absolve one of the evils they committed during their life. People say "respect the dead" and "you shouldnt speak ill of the dead" as if once someone dies they immediately become saints. Respect is earned not deserved. If she earned the respect of people in life she deserves it in death. She did not do that.

kinkygirl · 10-04-2013 01:16AM

Lol at the idiots paying money for a song 70+ years old. That's really going to hurt Maggie...oh wait!

Nodin · 10-04-2013 01:21AM

kinkygirl wrote: »

Lol at the idiots paying money for a song 70+ years old. That's really going to hurt Maggie...oh wait!

There are many songs explicilty about thatcher, so picking that one is somewhat odd. I would have thought "tramp the dirt down" the obvious choice, meself.

kinkygirl · 10-04-2013 01:22AM

darced wrote: »

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Daleyza Flat Scorer wrote: »

But its debatable who screwed more minors, Thatcher or Saville!.

Seriously? Like or detest the woman for her politics, you equate her to a vile paedophile?

arybvtcw0eolkf · 10-04-2013 01:24AM

kinkygirl wrote: »

Seriously? Like or detest the woman for her politics, you equate her to a vile paedophile?

Oh no missus, she's far far worse than that ~ far worse.

Nodin · 10-04-2013 01:24AM

kinkygirl wrote: »

Seriously? Like or detest the woman for her politics, you equate her to a vile paedophile?

Refused to put in sanctions against apartheid south africa

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_28

cheerleader for reagan, lifted the arms embargo against pinochet.....attitude to NI, the planet in general. A vile, destructive individual.

MadsL · 10-04-2013 01:25AM

kinkygirl wrote: »

Seriously? Like or detest the woman for her politics, you equate her to a vile paedophile?

Yeah. That's a bit strong, she wasn't a pedo. Vile, on the other hand...

true · 10-04-2013 01:27AM

Daleyza Flat Scorer wrote: »

Oh no missus, she's far far worse than that ~ far worse.

why did so many Irish people Emigrate to her country in the 1980's so, if she was so bad?

Madam_X · 10-04-2013 01:28AM

kinkygirl wrote: »

Seriously? Like or detest the woman for her politics, you equate her to a vile paedophile?

It was a joke. "Minor"/"miner" wordplay.

I'm not into the celebration of her death stuff - I even have a bit of admiration for certain aspects of her legacy, but I find it quite bewildering how there are people pretending her flaws were only tiny, insignificant ones.

"Ding Dong the Witch is Dead" re-enters the Charts following death of MT

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