Where Are We Now, will not be allowed to enter the singles chart because any downloads of the track have been tied to sales of the singer's upcoming album.
The track has been outruled by the Official Charts Company despite topping the
download charts on iTunes. The technicality has been caused by the fact that
fans who want to download Where Are We Now? can only do so by
pre-ordering Bowie's new album, The Next Day, which will be available
in March. Those ordering the album get an instant download of the single,
and pay the 99p it costs, but will have to spend the remaining cost of The
Next Day when it is available. The single is not available to own from
any other outlets.
Charts officials say that because sales for the album pre-order and the single
can not be differentiated, Where Are We Now? cannot be counted for
the chart. However, a spokesperson said that any future track releases that
go on sale seperately from the album will be eligible.
Bowie suprised fans on Tuesday by releasing the single on his website, with an
accompanying video. The track was then played during the Today
programme on Radio 4. It's the first single from the Ziggy
Stardust singer in a decade. Bowie's lack of public appearances
since 2006 have caused rumours to emerge that he has been in ill health,
which have been disputed.
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