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Does anyone else like boybands?

HMO

I'm a bit of a contradiction. I care a lot about what people think of me as a person, but I don't really care about what they think of my special interests. People over the years have had things to say about me (26, male) being a fan of boybands but it doesn't put me off.

I had friends who also had the same interest (one of many reasons I'm gutted I don't hear from them anymore).

My interest is in the music and the harmonies (and performance). I like a good pop song that's an earworm, but I also like hearing technically good vocals.

It's mainly British/Irish boybands I'm fond of. Take That, One Direction and Westlife would be at the forefront, while I also have a soft spot for The Wanted and JLS.

In 2022, I went to my first concert - I travelled to London to see Westlife at Wembley Stadium. I planned to have a few people with me but I am awful at planning so I went alone. It was fun but I felt a bit vulnerable. This year though JLS are going on tour so I might go and see them. Take That are apparently touring next year too.

I think my favourite boyband song in recent years is Westlife's Hello My Love. I also like Take That's Patience & Shine, JLS' Everybody in Love amongst others.

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  • I love music, it's one of my biggest passions and I think my special interest as I own so many CDs and records. I also devote much of my time to actually reading about the singers and their history. I'm like an encyclopedia on it now.

    I think my favourite boyband is Take That followed very closely by One Direction. I own all their albums and am a huge fan of all their music! 

    You're really lucky having seen one of your favourites live. I've always wanted to see a live performance but no such luck for me. Sad that both groups I love aren't really a group anymore either. I was lucky that I got to see Elton John - another of my favourite singers - live at Glastonbury this year, so it's not all bad Blush

  • in reply to Katy Chocolate Lover

    I've had an interest in the charts for a while, so I could probably easily tell you whether a One Direction song went to number one in the UK or not (for example). I'm a bit weird in that I'm interested in the technicalities as much if not more.

    I saw One Direction's whole journey through X Factor and stayed a fan. I think Take That I became aware of over the years and became a fan too.

    Elton John at Glastonbury must have been an electric atmosphere to be a part of!

  • in reply to HMO

    I remember watching One Direction on X Factor as well. I can also remember that the first CD I bought was Busted lol showing my age now. I like to study the charts, see who's hot and what's number 1. I spend way too much time really!

    Seeing Elton was awesome. So far he's the only singer I've seen. I like live performances, it's a different feeling, almost like an energy exploding through the audience. I like to watch live videos on YouTube.

  • in reply to Katy Chocolate Lover

    My liked videos list is very random when it comes to music. Rick Astley, Westlife, Ed Sheeran, Little Mix, Becky Hill etc. Basically if it has replay value for me (like repeatedly) it goes in.

    I've tried my hand at singing too but I'm not confident with it at all. I had a friend who likes Westlife but because of the timing of the concert (rather late finish) she couldn't make it, which was a shame.

    YouTube has become more of a distraction tool over the years. Particularly these last few months where I've been at my lowest ever point.

  • in reply to HMO

    I liked McFly as well. For a long time All About You was one of my top songs and I played it on a daily basis. I still have a lot of my old playlists I had back then but don't play them as much now.

    Your lists sound very interesting. I like to watch videos of how music has changed in the last 100 years so you hear the 50s and it's like Elvis then it gets to today and you hear how much it's changed. I find that very interesting.

    I hope you get to go and do more, with other people if possible. I used to go out and do a lot with my sister but now I'm adjusting to doing more on my own. I love YouTube and Spotify, I use both all throughout the day everyday.

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  • in reply to HMO

    I liked McFly as well. For a long time All About You was one of my top songs and I played it on a daily basis. I still have a lot of my old playlists I had back then but don't play them as much now.

    Your lists sound very interesting. I like to watch videos of how music has changed in the last 100 years so you hear the 50s and it's like Elvis then it gets to today and you hear how much it's changed. I find that very interesting.

    I hope you get to go and do more, with other people if possible. I used to go out and do a lot with my sister but now I'm adjusting to doing more on my own. I love YouTube and Spotify, I use both all throughout the day everyday.

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  • in reply to Katy Chocolate Lover

    My liked videos list is very random when it comes to music. Rick Astley, Westlife, Ed Sheeran, Little Mix, Becky Hill etc. Basically if it has replay value for me (like repeatedly) it goes in.

    I've tried my hand at singing too but I'm not confident with it at all. I had a friend who likes Westlife but because of the timing of the concert (rather late finish) she couldn't make it, which was a shame.

    YouTube has become more of a distraction tool over the years. Particularly these last few months where I've been at my lowest ever point.