Singin' In The Rain remix tops charts

LONDON (Reuters) - A remix of the classic hit "Singin' In The Rain" by electronic band Mint Royale has topped the pop charts, the Official UK Charts Company said on Sunday.

The track shot to number one after 14-year-old George Sampson danced to it on the way to winning ITV's popular "Britain's Got Talent" show last month.

The remix originally entered the charts in 2005 when it featured in a Volkswagen Golf advert recreating Gene Kelly's famous puddle-splashing dance from the 1952 musical of the same name.

Last week's number one, "Take A Bow" by Barbadian singer Rihanna, slipped to second place, while "That's Not My Name" from indie band the Ting Tings moved down one place to number three.

"Love Song" by American singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles climbed nine places to number six, while Australian singer Gabriella Cilmi rose to number seven from 14 with "Sweet About Me".

In the album charts singer Paul Weller went straight to number one with his ninth studio album "22 Dreams".

Rock band Radiohead were new at number four with their "The Best Of" compilation, while Liverpool indie band the Zutons were another new entry at number six with their album "You Can Do Anything".

Danish band Alphabeat's debut album "This Is Alphabeat" was new at number ten.

(Reporting by Tim Castle)