The Freshies are a rather obscure eighties punk band from Manchester, perhaps more well known for their lead singer's reincarnation as fibre-glass faced comedian Frank Sidebottom. They did however create what should be a timeless classic single amongst music junkies, detailing that infatuation we've all most likely felt towards an alluring music vendor.
As a side note, although the song was originally called I'm in Love With A Girl on the Manchester Virgin Megastore Check-Out Desk but legal action form Richard Branson forced the band to change the title so it referred to a "Certain Manchester Megastore". Furthermore, it remains the longest titled song to ever reach the UK Top 40
Posted on 09/06/2008
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Richard Branson; What a bearded Twat!
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I love loud and direct statements like this one har har
Ffs! It was actually promotion! He should have taken legal anal action on himself.
Enjoyable song, I love the way they pronounce the word "Manchester" awww!
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Frank; What a star!
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that's so funny hey legally had to change it!
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very nice track, kind of a timeless sound in my ears
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Yup, i have been there. Not the megastore, but a serious crush on the girl behind the desk at my favorite record store. All my friends knew about it. Pretty hilarious song.
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Surprised that Branson wasn't diggin' the free publicity... hmm...
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I heart this song! And Branson is a d**che anyway.