X Factor Hero biggest hit of decade?
Hero, the new track by the X Factor finalists, could become one of the biggest-selling releases of the decade, according to figures out today.
X Factor Hero biggest hit of decade?
The X Factor finalists have covered Mariah Carey's Hero
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Hero, the new track by the X Factor finalists, could become one of the biggest-selling releases of the decade, according to figures out today.
The single has been recorded for The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal and Help for Heroes, a charity that provides support for wounded servicemen and women.
It is already certain to land this week's No 1, removing Girls Aloud and their new single The Promise from the top spot.
Hero is expected to sell more than 300,000 copies across the UK this week, but as many as 500,000 singles could fly off the shelves if stock does not run out.
The cover of Mariah Carey's hit is performed by The X Factor's 12 finalists and made its debut on Saturday night's ITV1 show.
HMV spokesman Gennaro Castaldo said: "This is proving to be one of the biggest single releases for years if not the decade.
"Only Leona Lewis's debut hit A Moment Like This, which sold over 500,000 copies in its first week, can compare.
"It's selling more than most Christmas No 1s would, and HMV has placed an urgent order for more copies.
"Hero has sold over 100,000 copies in its first two days alone, and the only thing that may hold back sales this week is whether the manufacturers can keep pace with the growing demand for the CD single, although the option to download is always there."
X Factor Hero biggest hit of decade?
The X Factor finalists have covered Mariah Carey's Hero
pa.press.net
Hero, the new track by the X Factor finalists, could become one of the biggest-selling releases of the decade, according to figures out today.
The single has been recorded for The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal and Help for Heroes, a charity that provides support for wounded servicemen and women.
It is already certain to land this week's No 1, removing Girls Aloud and their new single The Promise from the top spot.
Hero is expected to sell more than 300,000 copies across the UK this week, but as many as 500,000 singles could fly off the shelves if stock does not run out.
The cover of Mariah Carey's hit is performed by The X Factor's 12 finalists and made its debut on Saturday night's ITV1 show.
HMV spokesman Gennaro Castaldo said: "This is proving to be one of the biggest single releases for years if not the decade.
"Only Leona Lewis's debut hit A Moment Like This, which sold over 500,000 copies in its first week, can compare.
"It's selling more than most Christmas No 1s would, and HMV has placed an urgent order for more copies.
"Hero has sold over 100,000 copies in its first two days alone, and the only thing that may hold back sales this week is whether the manufacturers can keep pace with the growing demand for the CD single, although the option to download is always there."
