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The Proclaimers

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    (1983- )
    Recorded the song 'I'm On My Way' for the 2001 Shrek movie soundtrack
    'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' became a big hit in the United States from the success of the 'Benny and Joon' movie in 1993
    Their album 'Sunshine on Leith' sold over 2 million copies
    'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' ranked # 51 on VH1 one hit wonder countdown
    Charlie Reid (March 5, 1962- , born in Leith, Scotland - Vocals)
    Craig Reid (March 5, 1962- , born in Leith, Scotland - Vocals)

Why they might be annoying:

    Both brothers look really nerdy but when 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' became a huge hit both brothers all of sudden became heart throbs for teen age girls.
    Charlie is divorced.
    The group recorded some religious songs such as 'I Want to Be a Christian.'
    When the brothers started out in 1983, record producers told them to sing their songs in proper English if they want to make it in the music business. The brothers ignored producers and decided to continue singing their songs in their Scottish accent.
    They were once compared to the Everly Brothers but aren't any more.

Why they might not be annoying:

    Both brothers took a break from music in 1995 to help take care of their ill father.
    'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' was recorded in 1988, but didn't become a big hit until the movie 'Benny and Joon' was released in 1993.
    They are huge soccer fans. The brothers protested having their favorite soccer team Hibs taken-over by the team's local rivals Heart of Midlothian. (1990)
    They don't mind playing 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' at their shows.

Credit: My Niece Alyse


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 27 Votes: 40.74% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 18 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 36.84% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 58 Votes: 48.28% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 26 Votes: 19.23% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 32 Votes: 59.38% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 115 Votes: 50.43% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 148 Votes: 52.03% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 204 Votes: 64.22% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 367 Votes: 50.14% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 198 Votes: 61.11% Annoying