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Take That's winning streak continues

Published Monday, Oct 13 2008, 13:33 BST | By Nick Levine | 12 comments

Take That's new single had its first radio play this morning and it's another winner from the veteran boyband/national pop treasures. 'Greatest Day' is a big, rousing pop song that sounds like a cross between Snow Patrol and 'Rule The World' - in other words, we're going to be hearing a lot of it on the radio.

The lyrics aren't exactly original, but lines like "Stay close to me, watch the world come alive tonight..." sound pretty good as Gary Barlow sings them, strings swelling and piano chords pounding behind him. Howard, Jason and Mark, meanwhile, are on harmony duties.

Interestingly, 'Greatest Day' is scheduled for release on November 24 - the same day as Britney's 'Womanizer' comes out. This has got to be the chart battle of the year, right?

What do you think of 'Greatest Day'? Can it beat Britney's 'Womanizer' to number one? Use the space below to have your say.

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Terri, Luton, on October 19th, 2008
I dont think britney will be able to beat take that as the lads have a massive fan base and they are all very loyal who have stuck with them from day one to now so britney has a challenge on her hands

Chris, London, on October 16th, 2008
Womanizer is a lot better and a lot catchier(sp?) but take that are take that so they'll probably get No.1 unfortunately

Kirsty, Gillingham, on October 15th, 2008
i think take that will, they are well good and this is a good song. take that all the way!

stacey peaks united kingom, on October 13th, 2008
i think take that should get to number one easy with that song it is amazing so much better than britneys song have heard it

Sarah, Northants, on October 13th, 2008
I thought the same about the album titles, very similar! TT song is ok, Britney has more about her i think though, but TT tour will be AMAZING!! cant' wait! although i'd like to see britter's as well!

Umar, Birmingham, on October 13th, 2008
Well... I'm lovin' Britney's comeback single and the video is super hot, however i have to say i think Take That will triumph simply due to popularity. I prefer Womanizer to Greatest Day. What a shame they are released on the same day, i was hoping for a 6th UK no.1 single for Britney, but i suppose there's always the next single...

sarah belfast, on October 13th, 2008
i love Take That's new song! it will deffo do better than Britneys! well it better!! love them :)

Lesley Ann Rotterdam Netherlands, on October 13th, 2008
I luv Take That and I luv the new song! Unfortunately I couldn't hear it on the radio; cause i had school; something i don't luv..

Susan, London, on October 13th, 2008
I heard Greatest Day this moring. Its a lively feel good song which should beat Britney to number one no problem.

Keith, Fife, on October 13th, 2008
Britney deserves the No. 1 spot after everything that's happened to her over the past couple of years (even though she may have brought some of it on herself!). Britney's song kicks ass, and it may even be better than Toxic!

Ste, Npton, on October 13th, 2008
Interestingly, they clash with Britney on several counts; 1. Single released same day 2. Album released a week later - the same day! 3. Album titles; Britney "Circus" - Take That "The Circus" - how weird is that?! Ste

Darren C, Hayle, Cornwall, on October 13th, 2008
Loved it. Love the way that Take That continually evolve musically, they have never been satisfied to churn out bland middle of the road music,and this latest offering shows that TT are as good as ever.