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Beatles Poised to Rule UK Charts Once Again

Fab Four expected to hold five top 20 spots

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 10, 2009 2:35 PM CDT

(Newser) – It’s a flashback to Beatlemania in Britain after the release of remastered versions of the band’s discography, Reuters reports. The Fab Four are expected to hold at least five of the top 20 spots on the pop charts when the sales week closes... Read full story »

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