LONDON — A track based on a cell phone ring tone famed for its ability to infuriate listeners topped Britain’s singles charts ysterday, beating the new track from Coldplay to the No. 1 spot.
“Crazy Frog Axel F,” inspired by a ring tone based on a 1980s movie theme accentuated with the sound of a man imitating frogs by making the sound of revving mo-peds, was the highest-selling single in the list compiled by The Official UK Charts Company. The chart takes into account sales of CD singles and downloads.
Wow, from a ringtone to a chart hit. So, you do not need to sing your hearts out at the Idol shows, just create a ringtone and Bam!, you can knock superstars like Oasis off and beat Coldplay to the no.1 spot. How cool is that…
Grant Stott of “The Scotsman” newspaper wrote Friday:
“For those who are unaware of this craze … let me briefly explain. This is a little ringtone consisting of someone’s voice pitched up to Pinky and Perky-esque proportions which you are encouraged to download on to your phone for just a couple of quid, so that every time someone calls you, this little naked green thing does his business and everyone in the vicinity of your phone will instantly know what a moron you really are. I can’t think of anything more horrific … How can something so annoying actually make you think: ‘Hang on, I might buy that?’”
Read Stott’s entire commentary: For sanity’s sake, pray the Crazy Frog croaks soon
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