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Can someone please explain…

  • March 2, 2009
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…why the U2 single is not a hit record?

Why, after going in at 12, it is now at Number 20?

Yes we know they are an albums act etc etc but it is still a bit odd, isn't it?

Don't you think? 

How could a U2 comeback single not go Top 5? It's U2!

This isn't a Popjustice "LOL look at the rock band doing badly pop = amazing" thing. We're genuinely inter­ested. What happened?

If you can shed any light, [email protected] is the address to use. Thanks!

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