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Posted by: truly talented Dec 1 2011, 12:46 PM

Wonder what this is about?

QUOTE
thisactorslife Feargus Woods Dunlop
On train with @thearttart & @newoldfriends' Heather en route to #Manchester to perform with @NaturalTheatre. @will_young31 also on the bill.
14 minutes ago


Maybe why during the tour Will kept tripping back to Manchester. He's never still is he. That puppy is going to have to get used to travelling.

Link to theatre. Thanks phil.

http://www.naturaltheatre.co.uk/


Editing to say been chatting to Sunday and from tweets she's seen she thinks Will may be performing at a charity gig for Mencap at the gmex.

Posted by: phil3579 Dec 1 2011, 12:52 PM

Blimey Gill that was fast laugh.gif thanks
that link ive put up is for Bath not Mancs
Ah thanks, doubt we will get to see that then! some will though I'm sure!

Posted by: truly talented Dec 1 2011, 12:57 PM

QUOTE(phil3579 @ Dec 1 2011, 12:52 PM) *
Blimey Gill that was fast laugh.gif thanks
that link ive put up is for Bath not Mancs
Ah thanks, doubt we will get to see that then! some will though I'm sure!


Maybe he's doing both. One could be this afternoon. unsure.gif

Posted by: phil3579 Dec 1 2011, 01:01 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 1 2011, 12:57 PM) *
Maybe he's doing both. One could be this afternoon. unsure.gif


Hmmm yes could be... maybe someone will tweet about it after, hope so!

Posted by: Sunday Dec 1 2011, 03:34 PM

Twitter



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Checked into hotel, quick swim & steam. Now off to watch Will Young soundcheck. Wish every Thursday was like this.
The same person

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@FJC85 I've got 2 events with him in the next week


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Thought you'd be interested. Will Young reading at our carol service next weds http://www.mencap.org.uk/carols xx


So both for mencap

Posted by: Sunday Dec 1 2011, 03:34 PM

Another tweet

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Nearly soundcheck time at Manchester Central! That's if Will Young doesn't nick our time slot;) http://t.co/DY5Iuitw



Posted by: Sunday Dec 1 2011, 03:53 PM

He must be singing because Ash tweeted that he was performing at the Gmex tonight. The Gmex is the old name for the manchester central were Will is doing his sound check now.

http://www.manchestercentral.co.uk/who-we-are



Posted by: phil3579 Dec 1 2011, 03:59 PM

Oooooh thanks Sunday dance.gif your Willdar is on form today dance.gif
wonder if anyone will take a sneaky vid and put it on youtube for us to see biggrin.gif

Thanks for the pic, it looks like an old railway station! biggrin.gif

Posted by: munchkin Dec 1 2011, 06:07 PM

Thanks Sunday - still busy little bees then. dance.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 1 2011, 10:33 PM

QUOTE
Hello sailor! Will young at Mencap Charity ball #willyoung #manchester http://pic.twitter.com/dv2JrZ9z



Posted by: munchkin Dec 1 2011, 11:12 PM

Thanks TT - some nice Tweets:

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JohnAllenUK John Allen
@will_young31 Amazing performance at GMex in Manchester tonight. Pure talent
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amyhyl Amy Hylton
@will_young31 you were brilliant Will! #mencap #theco-operative!


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Scott_McGougan Scott_McGougan
Co operative and Will Young doing a fantastic job supporting Mencap tonight at Manchester Central. Brilliant.
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SimonGoughIP Simon Gough
#coopcharityball will young just did a superb job, really great!!

Posted by: suggy Dec 1 2011, 11:30 PM

Thanks TT and munchkin. biggrin.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 3 2011, 09:48 PM

roma wrote:
Looks like Will and Esmee have escaped to Cornwall.
He's been sighted several times and this tweet made me smile at the picture it created..

lusea Lusea Campbell
@will_young31 your puppy is really cute!! Just saw you in town- it looked very comfy on ur shoulder xx
13 minutes ago


Posted by: ros Dec 3 2011, 10:16 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 3 2011, 09:48 PM) *
roma wrote:
Looks like Will and Esmee have escaped to Cornwall.
He's been sighted several times and this tweet made me smile at the picture it created..

lusea Lusea Campbell
@will_young31 your puppy is really cute!! Just saw you in town- it looked very comfy on ur shoulder xx
13 minutes ago


I saw that! Another one suggested he was on Falmouth earlier. Certainly gets about. smile.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 5 2011, 09:59 AM

Posted by Rachel M.

QUOTE
Just heard announced on the Key 103 breakfast show with Mike & Chelsea that Will is on their show on Wednesday 7th Dec. Not heard any more info yet if he is live or phoning in but if I hear any more I'll let you know.


Probably just a one off but would be nice if he were doing the rounds, singing, especially if he has no tv promo lined up.

Posted by: happiness1 Dec 5 2011, 11:34 AM

QUOTE
will_young31: I want to stay in Cornwall


Don't blame him laugh.gif

Posted by: munchkin Dec 5 2011, 04:28 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 5 2011, 09:59 AM) *
Posted by Rachel M.
Probably just a one off but would be nice if he were doing the rounds, singing, especially if he has no tv promo lined up.

He was at Signal radio on the 27th November but no-one was around to record it and I forgot to listen in.

QUOTE
will_young31: I want to stay in Cornwall


Sounds like he's ready for a holiday. wub.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 5 2011, 04:31 PM

QUOTE
Excitement at iVillage HQ! We're talking to @will_young31 tomorrow morning. Any Questions for the man, give us a shout!

Posted by: Sunday Dec 6 2011, 04:21 PM

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@will_young31 Thx for shooting your new video surrounded by my photo exhibition but pls get some in shot next time - great publicity for me!


As Will done the new video for the next single ?

Posted by: Sunday Dec 6 2011, 04:31 PM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/africaandindianocean/morocco/8936047/Will-Youngs-Marrakesh.html

Interview about holidays

Posted by: munchkin Dec 6 2011, 04:34 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 6 2011, 04:21 PM) *
As Will done the new video for the next single ?



I saw that. I've just watched Come On and can't see that it's connected to that.

Posted by: truly talented Dec 6 2011, 04:51 PM

You are on a roll today Sunday. biggrin.gif

Maybe Will is having his usual January holiday so has shot the video early. unsure.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 6 2011, 04:52 PM

Ooh. new video?....i can just see it..Photo exhibition..lots milling around..Will talking, laughing, glass in hand and then he walks in and the music kicks in..'i knew I'd run into you..i had that feeling'
Silent Valentine surely? biggrin.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 6 2011, 05:29 PM

Don't forget the ustream at 6pm. biggrin.gif

Posted by: ros Dec 6 2011, 06:38 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 6 2011, 05:29 PM) *
Don't forget the ustream at 6pm. biggrin.gif


So pleased you said this TT as I had managed to forget all about it!

Really enjoyed the session, he does make me laugh! The way he stops to think of his answers is really cute. biggrin.gif

Loved the puppy's inclusion too!

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 6 2011, 06:45 PM

I loved seeing him and his puppy..so cute. heart.gif but i did feel a little flat over it i must say..no Oz? No gigs abroad? Island bound at the moment? i wish i knew what was going on..speculating and wondering all the time is getting on my nerves. huh.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 6 2011, 06:51 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Dec 6 2011, 06:45 PM) *
I loved seeing him and his puppy..so cute. heart.gif but i did feel a little flat over it i must say..no Oz? No gigs abroad? Island bound at the moment? i wish i knew what was going on..speculating and wondering all the time is getting on my nerves. huh.gif


I'm thinking The Voice may have put paid to promoting abroad. He seems to get a bit mixed up answering that queston. laugh.gif Though I'd love Will to be successful outside the UK maybe he's wise to consolidate his home fanbase.

Posted by: truly talented Dec 6 2011, 06:54 PM

Ustream up to rewatch.

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/18971402

Well done Ros in getting your question answered. Hope he manages to persuade the powers that be to include some b sides. biggrin.gif

Loved how he answered his next nationwide tour could be the Summer, so looks like summer gigs are in the pipeline. cheer.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 6 2011, 07:02 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 6 2011, 06:54 PM) *
Ustream up to rewatch.

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/18971402

I cant get it to work

It says content not available sad.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 6 2011, 07:05 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 6 2011, 07:02 PM) *
I cant get it to work

It says content not available sad.gif


Strange it's working for me Sunday. unsure.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 6 2011, 07:09 PM

Gill he has consolidated his fan base and then some, he can go and he knows we'll all be here..he looked disappointed..still maybe it's just me.

Here is the link again..it works fine..just been watching.

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/18971402

Posted by: Sunday Dec 6 2011, 07:14 PM

Does not work for me ...i watched it live but i was making the tea and missed a few parts so wanted to watch again.

Posted by: truly talented Dec 6 2011, 07:15 PM

QUOTE
Gill he has consolidated his fan base and then some, he can go and he knows we'll all be here..he looked disappointed..still maybe it's just me.


I'm confused Bev. The Musicweek article clearly said not going abroad had been Will's decision but I agree it didn't sound as if it was his decision tonight. unsure.gif

Posted by: munchkin Dec 6 2011, 07:19 PM

Now up to re-watch: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/18971402

Oops too late. laugh.gif

There were loads of questions submitted yet there were quite a lot from the same people. Perhaps they didn't like the questions laugh.gif - I did notice he refused to answer a couple that were asked.

Esme has really grown since that tour vid ohmy.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 6 2011, 07:19 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 6 2011, 07:15 PM) *
I'm confused Bev. The Musicweek article clearly said not going abroad had been Will's decision but I agree it didn't sound as if it was his decision tonight. unsure.gif


They usually send the single to DJs abroad and if there is enough interest they go over and promote..it looks like there was not enough interest. it has not got onto the airplay charts in the main music markets ( germany italy france Etc) the countries were there was interest were to small and it would cost more to promote than they probably could get back.

Posted by: truly talented Dec 6 2011, 07:26 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 6 2011, 07:19 PM) *
They usually send the single to DJs abroad and if there is enough interest they go over and promote..it looks like there was not enough interest. it has not got onto the airplay charts in the main music markets ( germany italy france Etc) the countries were there was interest were to small and it would cost more to promote than they probably could get back.


Thanks for the explanation Sunday. They don't know what they are missing. Maybe he's left it too long. sad.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 6 2011, 07:43 PM

Right at the start of his career some promoters came over to see the Will/Gareth tour..only Holland And Italy really went for Will the rest all opted to promote Gareth...that was then..i don't think it's the same now...i don't believe there isn't the interest, we've read it for ourselves, When you go and promote you really have to spend time doing it, he went to Holland and did a lot of shows..he went to Italy and worked over there...that made it work. He hasn't left it too late..that only happens when your over with your own home fan base or your dead. tongue.gif
I suppose we have to wait and see..perhaps it is about the Voice as you say Gill..he said on Radio two that he would love to do it. biggrin.gif
Perhaps the voice..the summer gigs..the acting..then who knows what else?, I'm surprised he doesn't meet myself coming backwards! laugh.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 6 2011, 07:50 PM

Loved his three words for his fans...Loyal, Fun and Vocal. laugh.gif I hope none of his fans were to upset by the Guilty pleasure answer. rotf.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 6 2011, 08:10 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Dec 6 2011, 07:50 PM) *
Loved his three words for his fans...Loyal, Fun and Vocal. laugh.gif I hope none of his fans were to upset by the Guilty pleasure answer. rotf.gif


There's bound to be a few. I'm sure he says those things on purpose. tongue.gif

Whatever his plans I bet there's plenty to keep us entertained in 2012. dance.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 6 2011, 08:12 PM

If Will is doing the Voice then maybe thats the reason he is not promoting abroad..he would have been promoting around march and i am sure he would be needed for the Voice around then.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 6 2011, 08:14 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Dec 6 2011, 07:50 PM) *
Loved his three words for his fans...Loyal, Fun and Vocal. laugh.gif I hope none of his fans were to upset by the Guilty pleasure answer. rotf.gif


What was his answer ? biggrin.gif

Posted by: munchkin Dec 6 2011, 08:41 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 6 2011, 08:14 PM) *
What was his answer ? biggrin.gif

I said over on Baby d I hope Audrey wasn't listening..... "Picking my nose and eating the bogeys"

QUOTE
Loved his three words for his fans...Loyal, Fun and Vocal.


Don't remember hearing that - will have to listen again laugh.gif

Posted by: suggy Dec 6 2011, 08:42 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 6 2011, 08:14 PM) *
What was his answer ? biggrin.gif


Remember Audrey from S Africa?, it wasn't a favourite delicacy of hers was it? laugh.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 6 2011, 08:43 PM

QUOTE(suggy @ Dec 6 2011, 08:42 PM) *
Remember Audrey from S Africa?, it wasn't a favourite delicacy of hers was it? laugh.gif


ohmy.gif laugh.gif

Thanks munchkin biggrin.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 6 2011, 09:14 PM

I was thinking of Audrey too.. laugh.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 7 2011, 12:02 PM


Thanks to Julie (will4me)

QUOTE
Seems like Will is on the promo trail again today-radio and other interviews have been tweeted so worth looking out for:

From: Total Access radio presenter - Sun-Thur from 7pm! Loves Starbucks. Comments on here are by Simon Morykin and not by UTV Radio.

Quote:
@SimonMorykin: Morning! I'm at the studio looking forward to a chat to @will_young31!

I
Quote:
just enjoyed a lovely chat with @will_young31 for Total Access! What a gent!


From Craig Wright, a presenter and producer in Britol

Quote:
Nothing like a little chat with @will_young31 to perk you up of a morning

Posted by: Sunday Dec 7 2011, 04:21 PM

@will_young31 will be on The Breeze Breakfast Friday morning talking to Tony Wright plus Fill Up & Win Friday returns

Posted by: truly talented Dec 7 2011, 04:24 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 7 2011, 04:21 PM) *
@will_young31 will be on The Breeze Breakfast Friday morning talking to Tony Wright plus Fill Up & Win Friday returns


Thanks Sunday. He looks to be doing the rounds. Hope he's currying favours with the djs to play his next single.

Added to list of appearances.

Posted by: ros Dec 8 2011, 09:27 AM

[quote name='truly talented' date='Dec 7 2011, 04:24 PM' post='3829072']
Thanks Sunday. He looks to be doing the rounds. Hope he's currying favours with the djs to play his next single.

Added to list of appearances.
[/quote

Another from twitter, and The Wave964, Swansea tomorrow. Wonder if this was prerecorded while he was in Cardiff?

Posted by: Sunday Dec 8 2011, 09:48 AM

Music week



Also says

Another reality tv show winner is behind the return of RCA to the top 10 companies for UK A & R performance in quarter 3 as it finished in 8th place with a 6.5% share. Its biggest domestic sourced seller by far was Will Youngs Echoes whitch debuted at #1 and went gold with more than 175k sales ( that's just in quarter 3)

Posted by: Sunday Dec 8 2011, 09:55 AM

QUOTE(ros @ Dec 8 2011, 09:27 AM) *
Another from twitter, and The Wave964, Swansea tomorrow. Wonder if this was prerecorded while he was in Cardiff?


Thanks Ros biggrin.gif
The Wave and signal are part of the same network ( they have about 15 small stations)


Posted by: truly talented Dec 8 2011, 09:56 AM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 8 2011, 09:48 AM) *
Music week



Also says

Another reality tv show winner is behind the return of RCA to the top 10 companies for UK A & R performance in quarter 3 as it finished in 8th place with a 6.5% share. Its biggest domestic sourced seller by far was Will Youngs Echoes whitch debuted at #1 and went gold with more than 175k sales ( that's just in quarter 3)


Thanks Sunday. Both Will and RCA will be pleased with the sales of Echoes. I think he'll have signed a new contract with them.

I've added The Wave interview to the list of appearances. Thanks Ros.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 8 2011, 05:36 PM

So has he singed up for the this now he has a spare three months? huh.gif

QUOTE
NatashaDuffeyTASHA
@chris_mosey I have been booked for Bedlam and guess who is in it.. Will Young. Will Debbie be jealous?


Posted by: munchkin Dec 8 2011, 06:34 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Dec 8 2011, 05:36 PM) *
So has he singed up for the this now he has a spare three months? huh.gif
QUOTE
NatashaDuffeyTASHA
@chris_mosey I have been booked for Bedlam and guess who is in it.. Will Young. Will Debbie be jealous?





Highly likely Bev. He did say that the auditions for The Voice were very long.

Posted by: truly talented Dec 9 2011, 08:24 AM

Will coming up on The Breeze after 8.30.

Kinda hoping it's a pre-record. sad.gif

Said tour was great but he is very tired now. Loved performing the new stuff, more upbeat, suited the set and was a challenge as it uses his voice in a different place. Talked about his residency at the 606 club and how that really helped his singing. More terrifying than Arenas as his voice is prevalent and needs to be spot on.

Dj gushed about Echoes, giving it away in a comp and he plays it in his car. Will told him it had gone platinum. cheer.gif

Talked about Esme, chewing everything. Will said she looks very cute on the outside but is a devil.

Posted by: ros Dec 9 2011, 08:42 AM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 9 2011, 08:24 AM) *
Will coming up on The Breeze after 8.30.

Kinda hoping it's a pre-record. sad.gif

Said tour was great but he is very tired now. Loved performing the new stuff, more upbeat, suited the set and was a challenge as it uses his voice in a different place. Talked about his residency at the 606 club and how that really helped his singing. More terrifying than Arenas as his voice is prevalent and needs to be spot on.

Dj gushed about Echoes, giving it away in a comp and he plays it in his car. Will told him it had gone platinum. cheer.gif


Thanks TT. O would have forgotten. Has he been on yet?

Posted by: truly talented Dec 9 2011, 08:43 AM

QUOTE(ros @ Dec 9 2011, 08:42 AM) *
Thanks TT. O would have forgotten. Has he been on yet?


On again soon. Not sure if dj said just before or after 9 am.

Posted by: ros Dec 9 2011, 08:50 AM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 9 2011, 08:43 AM) *
On again soon. Not sure if dj said just before or after 9 am.


Ta - was intending going out but will hang on.

Posted by: truly talented Dec 9 2011, 08:57 AM

Looking forward to Palladium. Have dances and an interval. Great way to finish a brilliant year.

Talking about doing the marathon again for Catch 22. Going to spend more time working with the charity has had time over the last 6 months. Very passionate about working with young people who he believes get a bad press.

Dj praised his acting Bedlam and asked if it was coming back. Said yes but it was being filmed now and only Charlotte was available for the new series. Dj told Will his 10 yearold daughter loved it, was it wrong to let her watch it. Will said no it wasn't that scary.

Will said he had a very busy 12 months ahead of him. Dj ended by congratulating on his brilliant album and year. Said Come On was out now and they were playing it on The Breeze.

Have I missed anything Ros?

Posted by: ros Dec 9 2011, 08:59 AM

Wonder if I'm on the right one? When I tuned in on the laptop it showed them playing Your Game, but now I've got the sound on the guy hasn't mentioned Will in the run down of what's after 9. Did you hear YG TT?

Drat - just saw your post TT! I obviously missed it altogether having to get the other laptop to listen (my revamped one didn't bring the sound up for some reason). Ah well, thanks for the run down. Do you think it was a prerecord?

Posted by: truly talented Dec 9 2011, 09:00 AM

QUOTE(ros @ Dec 9 2011, 08:59 AM) *
Wonder if I'm on the right one? When I tuned in on the laptop it showed them playing Your Game, but now I've got the sound on the guy hasn't mentioned Will in the run down of what's after 9. Did you hear YG TT?


Yes Your Game, then ads for a comp and then the rest of the interview.

Posted by: ros Dec 9 2011, 09:04 AM

The Palladium sounds good- ooh an interval too! Not long now.. yahoo.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 9 2011, 09:08 AM

QUOTE(ros @ Dec 9 2011, 09:04 AM) *
The Palladium sounds good- ooh an interval too! Not long now.. yahoo.gif


Looks like we won't have to suffer the dreaded support acts. biggrin.gif

See you on the train. w00t.gif

Posted by: ros Dec 9 2011, 09:16 AM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 9 2011, 09:08 AM) *
Looks like we won't ave to suffer the dreaded support acts. biggrin.gif

See you on the train. w00t.gif


cheer.gif w00t.gif Tickets all dusted down, ready and waiting. Off to do some Xmas to pretend I'm getting organised for that!

Posted by: ros Dec 9 2011, 09:16 AM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 9 2011, 09:08 AM) *
Looks like we won't ave to suffer the dreaded support acts. biggrin.gif

See you on the train. w00t.gif


cheer.gif w00t.gif Tickets all dusted down, ready and waiting. Off to do some Xmas shopping now to pretend I'm getting organised for that!

Posted by: Sunday Dec 9 2011, 09:35 AM

Thanks TT biggrin.gif

Was it live or a pre record ?

Posted by: truly talented Dec 9 2011, 09:46 AM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 9 2011, 09:35 AM) *
Thanks TT biggrin.gif

Was it live or a pre record ?


Think it was a pre-record. Will talked about having one show left, the Palladium.

Are you all ready for Monday? dance.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 9 2011, 09:57 AM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 9 2011, 09:46 AM) *
Think it was a pre-record. Will talked about having one show left, the Palladium.

Are you all ready for Monday? dance.gif


Looking forward to it cheer.gif


Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 9 2011, 10:07 AM

Thanks for the run down TT..hopefully i will get it on a listen again.. biggrin.gif I wonder what he has planned for next year now that the voice isn't happening? he would of he'd those month free just in case. And how can only Charlotte be in Bedlam? Jed is still stuck in the basement with the dead people! blink.gif

Also..

QUOTE
mjstathamMike Statham
Bit o' Will Young on the @ChrisMoylesShow - cant beat it!

LRN Apparently.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 9 2011, 10:11 AM

If it was a pre record he would not have known he was not in The Voice so he has about 3 months free now.

Posted by: truly talented Dec 9 2011, 10:12 AM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Dec 9 2011, 10:07 AM) *
Thanks for the run down TT..hopefully i will get it on a listen again.. biggrin.gif I wonder what he has planned for next year now that the voice isn't happening? he would of he'd those month free just in case. And how can only Charlotte be in Bedlam? Jed is still stuck in the basement with the dead people! blink.gif

Also..

LRN Apparently.


Really hope this wasn't Moyles taking the p***!

Posted by: Sunday Dec 9 2011, 10:23 AM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 9 2011, 10:12 AM) *
Really hope this wasn't Moyles taking the p***!



It was part of the show were they play tracks from a certain year.

Posted by: truly talented Dec 9 2011, 10:37 AM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 9 2011, 10:23 AM) *
It was part of the show were they play tracks from a certain year.


Thanks Sunday. Still see it as a subtle dig, but maybe that's just the cynic in me.

Wonder if Will will take a holidy with his new found free time or will he find some other project to pursue. Perhaps Catch 22 willl get more of his hands on time.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 9 2011, 12:29 PM

Twitter by Ryan showbiz editor from DS

QUOTE
X Factor winner, The Wanted, Pixie Lott, Example, Prof Green and Emeli Sandé, Olly Murs Will Young among acts on TOTP Christmas special.


Hope this is true

Posted by: truly talented Dec 9 2011, 12:32 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 9 2011, 12:29 PM) *
Twitter by Ryan showbiz editor from DS
Hope this is true


Ooh you were hoping for this Sunday. dance.gif Long time since he's been on there.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 9 2011, 12:47 PM

Its true


QUOTE
Top of the Pops is back for a Christmas Day special, bringing a host of this year’s greatest pop stars and toe-tapping hits to your screen.

Presented by Radio 1 DJ’s Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates, this hour long special will have performances from The Wanted, Pixie Lott and Example.

Other acts performing on Top Of The Pops Christmas Special will include this year’s The X Factor winner, Professor Green and Emeli Sandé, Ed Sheeran, Olly Murs, Rizzle Kicks, The Vaccines, Will Young and Noah and the Whale.

The hour of festive fun and top tunes from the last year concludes with the exclusive announcement of this year's Christmas Number 1 just before The Royal Christmas Message.

Reggie Yates says: "Hosting the yearly specials of Top Of The Pops with Fearne Cotton is one of the highlights of my year, it’s always such a thrill to present such a loved show."

Fearne Cotton says: "I'm so happy Top Of The Pops is back for another Christmas special. It's a wonderful tradition that I'm so proud to be part of. Great bands, live music and a sprinkling of fake snow thrown in to the mix! It'll be lovely teaming up with my old mate Reggie Yates again too. See you Christmas Day!"


http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/091211top-pops.html

Posted by: ros Dec 9 2011, 12:52 PM

That's good news! Thanks. yahoo.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 9 2011, 01:12 PM

Its being recorded on Monday Will's going to be a busy boy.

QUOTE
Top Of The Pops back again for Christmas
12:31 | Friday December 9, 2011
By Paul Williams

Top Of The Pops is returning to TV screens for its annual Christmas Day appearance with a studio line-up exclusively comprised of UK artists.

Although the show was axed after more than 42 years as a weekly fixture in July 2006, it has continued to have a presence on the BBC One December 25 schedules ever since and this year is no exception with the programme due to go out that day between 2 and 3pm.

Being recorded this Monday (December 12) at BBC Television Centre in London, the hour-long programme will include among its performers Example, Pixie Lott, Rizzle Kicks, Ed Sheeran, The Wanted and Will Young. Professor Green featuring Emeli Sande, Olly Murs, Noah & The Whale, The Vaccines and whoever wins The X Factor final on Sunday will also feature.

The way the calendar falls this year with December 25 on a Sunday means the Official Charts Company’s Christmas chart will come out on Christmas Day itself and Top Of The Pops is due to unveil who is number one on the countdown just before the Queen’s Christmas Message is screened.

The programme will be hosted by Fearne Cotton and Radio 1 Top 40 host Reggie Yeates who said: “Hosting the yearly specials of Top Of The Pops with Fearne Cotton is one of the highlights of my year; it’s always such a thrill to present such a loved show.”

Cotton added: “I’m so happy Top of the Pops is back for another Christmas special. It’s a wonderful tradition that I’m so proud to be part of. Great bands, live music and a sprinkling of fake snow thrown in to the mix! It’ll be lovely teaming up with my old mate Reggie Yates again, too. See you Christmas Day.”

Posted by: truly talented Dec 9 2011, 01:57 PM

Glad to have TOTP confirmed and that Jealousy is seen as the HUGE hit it is to feature. yahoo.gif

Will will enjoy catching up with Fearne. smile.gif

Posted by: ros Dec 9 2011, 03:55 PM

So many people will be watching it, what a good shop window! dance.gif

Even those who've lived under a musical stone all year will get to hear it!

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 9 2011, 04:04 PM

Great news about TOTPs he hasnt been on there for years! dance.gif Also don't forget 'A Night With' on ITV1 on the 15th at 11.35 ..more great promo.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 10 2011, 05:41 PM

2011’s Best Albums: (USA website)


Since January, our ears have reveled in hearing new LPs from several bona fide superstars and promising debuts from up-and-coming artists. Of course, there was also one juggernaut from a power-house Brit vocalist that shattered all expectations. Naturally, a few of our discoveries rose above the usual din, and it’s about time we shared the music that truly sound-tracked our 2011.

And so, like at the end of 2010, each of the site’s three editors recently took it upon themselves to strap on their pumped up kicks and sift through the records that ran the world, rolled in the deep and took them to their own personal edge of glory in 2011. Head below to catch the roundup of Idolator’s 10 Favorite Albums Of The Year (which, we’ll point out, are in no particular order).



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Will Young Echoes

RD: Smooth-voiced Will is having a major comeback in his home country of the UK thanks to this album, which is flawlessly produced by Richard X. (Unfortunately, Echoes is currently only available in the States on import.) The music included takes you on a journey through dance, retro-sounding jams and ballads awash with synths and somber piano chords. Lyrically, Young, now 10 years on from becoming the world’s first Idol winner in the franchise, digs deep into his own experiences with heartache and the darker side of relationships. If tasked with only choosing one album from 2011 that really knocked me for a loop, this could well be it.

Key Track: Electro-pop perfection is achieved on “Losing Myself”.

Read more at ONTD: http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/65005289.html#ixzz1g9dVAxG9


There favorite track is Interesting

Posted by: truly talented Dec 10 2011, 08:04 PM

Thanks Sunday. biggrin.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 10 2011, 11:01 PM

Thanks Sunday biggrin.gif ..that's also posted in the Echoes thread., here is another.. dance.gif

QUOTE
#16: "Echoes" by Will Young

THIS was the album I always wanted Will Young to make. There is no doubt in anyone's mind that Will Young has one of the most incredible recording voices of this generation and when you bring in Richard X to wave his magic wand around in the studio, what do you get? Electronic pop genius. "Jealousy" proved that Will still has those vocal chops we fell in love with on Pop Idol whilst album tracks "Lie Next To Me", "Come On" and "Losing Myself" made "Echoes" by Will Young one of the most important electronic pop albums of 2011.

http://www.eqmusicblog.com/2011/12/eqs-top-20-pop-electronic-albums-eps-of-2011-16-echoes-by-will-young-bestalbum2011.html

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 11 2011, 12:48 AM

The Guardian.

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Will Young: 'You learn everything you need in life as a waiter'

The singer discusses his formative food experiences

The first food I remember is Farley's Rusks with warm milk on cold mornings. I still love rusks. That's why my sister has kids – so I can go round and nick theirs.

At boarding school we were rationed to three boiled sweets on Wednesday, three on Saturday, and a chocolate bar on Sunday. So anything extra represented freedom, especially crisps. I'd smuggle in mine inside a hollowed-out dictionary.

I have a lolly stick phobia. I can't even hold one – I have to wrap a napkin around. It's making me go funny now, just thinking about the texture if you bite one. Horrendous.

When I was 19 I waitered at an organic restaurant in Exeter, and one night four deaf gay guys came in and I spoke very slowly and precisely, so they could read my lips. They became more lewd as they got more drunk and finally said, "We want to take you home with us." I thought, "You pervs, no way" and mouthed "f*** off". But they gave me a tip.

You learn everything you need in life as a waiter – delegation, communication, selling, handling difficult people, pushing premium products, humility, charm, and getting others to fancy you.

The most disappointing food experience I've ever had was when the bus driver stopped for lunch during a horrendous, standing-room-only, 12-hour bus ride to Mombasa and I was told a cafe served fish and chips. But it was raw potatoes with a charred fish head on top.

Recently I meditated and fasted for five days in Ibiza, living on just vegetable water. Although I probably lost too much weight, I coped very easily. But when I got home I had a coffee and a piece of chocolate cake and went completely nuts.

We had a family party in 2002 to celebrate my parents' wedding anniversary, my sister's birthday, and me winning Pop Idol. There were 120 people on three trestle tables eating bangers and mash and at the end we had a massive food fight with ice cream and jelly. Delightful.

I saw a psychiatrist who told me about how food could help my depression, then at a lodge in Mozambique I discovered the power of blueberries, blackberries, pomegranate seeds, avocado, veggies and fish oils. Wanting to take care of yourself is the key.

I've started thinking I'd really like to go on a beginner's cookery course for a week, to learn the basics of pastries, pies, breads and sauces. It's time for it – I've moved home, I've got a big kitchen and I'm ready. I want to take Dad on it with me – I'm not sure he's very keen, but it'd be a good thing for us to do together as men.

The album Echoes is out now on RCA

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/dec/11/will-young-interview

Posted by: munchkin Dec 11 2011, 01:23 AM

Thanks for all the new stuff girls - love that piccy - pinky in the air too laugh.gif

QUOTE
There favorite track is Interesting
Isn't it just Sunday cool2.gif And Losing Myself highlighted in Bev's quote too.

QUOTE
"Jealousy" proved that Will still has those vocal chops we fell in love with on Pop Idol whilst album tracks "Lie Next To Me", "Come On" and "Losing Myself" made "Echoes" by Will Young one of the most important electronic pop albums of 2011.


Wonder if the Brits committee will agree cool2.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 11 2011, 01:24 AM

LOVED everything about that Guardian Piece..including the picture biggrin.gif loved the Deaf guys story and the Food fight with his family. Glad he's finally learning to cook. tongue.gif


Don't love this idea however. laugh.gif
http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/x-factor/x-factor-gary-barlow-wants-louis-walsh-sacekd-we-say-replace-him-with-will-young/

Posted by: munchkin Dec 11 2011, 01:31 AM

People are really determined to get him on one of these shows now laugh.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 12 2011, 02:06 PM

Another US music site..Chart rigger. biggrin.gif

QUOTE
The 10 Best Pop Singles Of 2011

At the onset of 2011, the pop landscape might have seemed like a bleak, barren hooker den. And, yes — there were more than enough culprits for trusty Chart Rigger sidekick Moogaboo and I to work up our 10 Worst Singles Of 2011 list last week. But there were also several shining musical moments throughout the past 12 months — yellow diamonds in the light, if you will.

Below you'll find what we consider to be the 10 Best Pop Singles of 2011, along with fairly colorful descriptions on just why these jams got our attention. As usual, the singles listed need only have reached their peak chart position within 2011, even if they were technically released the year prior.



5. Will Young, "Jealousy"
D'luv says: "The Richard X renaissance continues! And here I thought he had peaked with Foxbase Beta two years ago. Will Young's Echoes is one of the best albums of the year, and "Jealousy" was a hell of an excellent choice for lead single.
Moogaboo says: "Remember when Will Young won that 'Best Butt' contest a few years ago? This is even better than that, further solidifying my opinion that he is the new Annie Lennox."
Charts: UK #5

http://chartrigger.blogspot.com/2011/12/10-best-pop-singles-of-2011.html

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 12 2011, 06:54 PM

Another US site.. biggrin.gif Perhaps these 'best Albums, Singles' of 2011 should have it's own thread?

QUOTE
MuuMuse Presents: The Top 25 Albums of 2011


5. Will Young – Echoes
(iTunes UK) (Spotify)

Produced by Richard X (responsible for another one of the year’s best releases, The Sound of Arrows’ Voyage)–along with some help by Richard “Biff” Stannard (Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue), Kish Mauve‘s Jim Eliot and frequent Richard X collaborator Pete Hofmann, original Pop Idol winner Will Young‘s sixth studio effort, Echoes, is nothing short of an absolute pop triumph.

From the surging heartbreak of lead single “Jealousy,” to the warm, ’70′s-encrusted disco stomp of “I Just Want A Lover,” to the icy electronica chill of “Losing Myself,” Young’s velvety coos and Richard X’s lush, dreamy electronic production come together effortlessly to form something truly magical.

The result is Echoes: Easily the year’s finest work by a male pop artist, and one of the best releases of the year, period.

How about that! yahoo.gif Losing Myself mentioned again. biggrin.gif
http://www.muumuse.com/2011/12/muumuse-presents-the-top-25-albums-of-2011.html/

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 13 2011, 11:06 AM

Listen Again here to Key 103. biggrin.gif

http://key103.co.uk/on-air/breakfast-willyoung/

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 13 2011, 11:47 AM

biggrin.gif

QUOTE
will_young31Will Young

Will has a special Xmas treat for his fans. Goto to http://www.willyoung.co.uk/christmascountdown every day until Xmas to watch his Christmas Countdown –Team Will x

Posted by: munchkin Dec 13 2011, 02:56 PM

Thanks Bev - lots of goodies this Christmas dance.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 13 2011, 05:18 PM

Just been over to the countdown. laugh.gif . what nut! wub.gif I love him!

QUOTE
Will has a special Xmas treat for his fans. Goto to http://www.willyoung.co.uk/christmascountdown every day until Xmas to watch his Christmas Countdown –

Posted by: suggy Dec 13 2011, 08:45 PM

I actually love that jumper and the stting is lovely too, wub.gif I've been going down his Christmas song list and even playing a few. laugh.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 14 2011, 02:04 PM

The wave interview will be repeated at the weekend for anyone that missed it

http://www.thewave.co.uk/on-air/badger-and-emma/will-young-on-breakfast/

Posted by: ros Dec 14 2011, 02:10 PM

Thanks Sunday. I sent an email to the guy at Breeze this monrning to ask if his interview is going to be put up online. I was too tired last night to tune in. laugh.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 14 2011, 02:13 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 14 2011, 02:04 PM) *
The wave interview will be repeated at the weekend for anyone that missed it

http://www.thewave.co.uk/on-air/badger-and-emma/will-young-on-breakfast/


Is that the one we just missed at the travelodge Sunday or was that Key 103? unsure.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 14 2011, 02:13 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 14 2011, 02:13 PM) *
Is that the one we just missed at the travelodge Sunday?


No that was key 103 biggrin.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 14 2011, 02:16 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 14 2011, 02:13 PM) *
No that was key 103 biggrin.gif


Yes just remembered & Bev has kindly posted a link for us to that one. Can't remember if I listened to the Wave interview. laugh.gif

Thanks for emailing the Breeze dj Ros.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 14 2011, 02:24 PM



Sorry i could not copy and paste for some reason huh.gif

Liked the last paragraph biggrin.gif

http://www.lsionline.co.uk/news/story/Will-Young-tours-with-Britannia-Row-Outline/LW73C1

Posted by: truly talented Dec 14 2011, 02:30 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 14 2011, 02:24 PM) *
Sorry i could not copy and paste for some reason huh.gif

Liked the last paragraph biggrin.gif

http://www.lsionline.co.uk/news/story/Will-Young-tours-with-Britannia-Row-Outline/LW73C1


Thanks Sunday.

Only the best equipment and musicians, for undoubtedly the best male vocalist this country has produced in a very long time. wub.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 14 2011, 03:42 PM

Thanks Sunday. biggrin.gif

The Middle eight.

QUOTE
Will Young, hung by the chimney with care...

Will Young is doing a little advent calendar thingy, complete with a horrible Christmas sweater (he seems prone to crushingly bad sweaters, especially in his TV series, Bedlam). Today's bit is the chance to win Christmas card from Will, which I entered. The contest, not Will himself.

Will Young's Twelve Days Of Christmas

Will has just announced a June 2012 tour of the UK - a forests tour. One would like to see Will in the woods, wouldn't one? No word on a new single. Meanwhile, he is going to place very high in my end of year lists. How high? Stay tuned, willies

http://xolondon.blogspot.com/2011/12/will-young-hung-by-chimney-with-care.html

Must keep an eye out for the end of the year lists., he's bound to be on a few biggrin.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 14 2011, 04:34 PM

My Fizzy Pop. biggrin.gif

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Best of 2011 ~ My top ten (ish) albums...
greetings my fine festive friends. Christmas is nearly upon me (ooer) and the end of the year (not days as I accidentally texted my mom sending her into a mass panic) is nigh! The lovely people at vouchercodes.co.uk asked me to put together a list of my favourite albums of the year. They did ask me to limit it to ten, but you know how waffly I am so I couldn't pin it down to just ten. So here are my top ten-ish albums that delighted me consistently in 2011... Let me know yours!!

NINE TO TWO...

07 ~ WILLIAM YOUNG, ECHOES
In the 10 years since Will took to the stage of Pop Idol to audition, he’s managed to blossom into a fine, credible artist with a sustainable career. His latest collection of tunes infuses his established signature sound and vocals with elements of dance floor eleganza added to the songs. The single Jealousy is an excellent example of this and rewarded Will with his biggest hit for several years. There are teardrops on the disco floor as he embraces the influence of producer Richard X, but of course his ballads are appropriately devastating and heartbreaking both lyrically and in the way he delivers each crushing word. A beautiful, heartfelt, nuanced and sincere collection from Britain’s still premiere Pop Idol…

http://myfizzypop.blogspot.com/2011/12/best-of-2011-my-top-ten-ish-albums.html

Posted by: truly talented Dec 14 2011, 04:44 PM

Thumbs up to Mr Fizzypop. biggrin.gif First of many I hope.


Posted by: munchkin Dec 14 2011, 05:08 PM

Thanks girls dance.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 15 2011, 07:41 PM

Popjustice just cant mention Will without mentioning the voice. laugh.gif


Popjustice Homepage

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Should-have-been-Voice-judge Will Young has been chatting about needing control in relationships, and how getting an Aga "completely changed everything" in his domestic life. (Contactmusic)

Posted by: truly talented Dec 15 2011, 07:53 PM

I think Mr Popjustice has more of a hump over Will not getting the Voice role than Will himself. laugh.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 15 2011, 08:10 PM

QUOTE
WILL YOUNG WANTS TO CHALLENGE HIMSELF


Will Young's ready for something completely different.

Friday December 16,2011

By Lizzie Catt with Lisa Higgins and Jack Teague

IT sounds like we’ll be seeing a whole new side to Will Young next year as the singer challenges himself to make a classical album.
The pop star admits he’s easily bored and after fulfilling a dream to make an electric album – his recent offering Echoes – he’s ready for something completely different.
“I’m not very good at sticking with one thing. I want to do a classical album,” the 32-year-old says.
“It’s all about the singing and the challenge to sing in counter-tenor, which is really hard. It’s not that Popstar To Operastar kind of thing – it will be a different vibe.”


http://www.express.co.uk/features/view/290177/Will-Young-wants-to-challenge-himself


Posted by: truly talented Dec 15 2011, 08:16 PM

Thanks Sunday.

Was kind of hoping he'd gone off that idea. tongue.gif

Posted by: ros Dec 15 2011, 08:16 PM

I didn't know what counter tenor was but having looked on YouTube it's high! blink.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 15 2011, 08:58 PM

Oh huh.gif He means it laugh.gif ok, perhaps he will write new songs rather than go with boring covers..can't see him doing done to death covers like everyone else really,and perhaps the different vibe he means might be like something he would get from someone like Nitin.?


As for the Control in relationship thingy..if i was on Devoted right now i would be in AG quoting that article and saying ..'Ha! told you so!.' laugh.gif
I SO knew it. tongue.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 15 2011, 10:47 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Dec 15 2011, 08:58 PM) *
Oh huh.gif He means it laugh.gif ok, perhaps he will write new songs rather than go with boring covers..can't see him doing done to death covers like everyone else really,and perhaps the different vibe he means might be like something he would get from someone like Nitin.?
As for the Control in relationship thingy..if i was on Devoted right now i would be in AG quoting that article and saying ..'Ha! told you so!.' laugh.gif
I SO knew it. tongue.gif


Don't let us stop you! laugh.gif tongue.gif

My visit to YouTube hasn't made me any keener on Will's counter tenor idea.

Posted by: ros Dec 16 2011, 07:59 AM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 15 2011, 10:47 PM) *
Don't let us stop you! laugh.gif tongue.gif

My visit to YouTube hasn't made me any keener on Will's counter tenor idea.


It seems to be the style he's used for Somewhere Over The Rainbow on tour, and also one of the videos where he was rehearsing with the new band, think it was Grace back in 2008. I think that'll be an acquired taste Will, maybe better for the shower! laugh.gif

Posted by: dalmation Dec 16 2011, 09:40 AM

Hopefully he'll get distracted by other ideas before he actually starts on that project. Will I be sent into exile if I say I mighr be tempted to send any such CD back? unsure.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 16 2011, 10:31 AM

QUOTE(dalmation @ Dec 16 2011, 09:40 AM) *
Hopefully he'll get distracted by other ideas before he actually starts on that project. Will I be sent into exile if I say I mighr be tempted to send any such CD back? unsure.gif


Naughty, naughty! laugh.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 16 2011, 04:14 PM

QUOTE
Will Young wants to ''challenge'' himself by making a classical album

The 'Come On' hitmaker is looking forward to "challenging" himself by taking his career in a different musical direction with his next record.

He said: "I'm not very good at sticking with one thing and now I've done the challenge of an electronic album and now I want to do a classical album.

"It's all about the singing and the challenge to sing in counter-tenor, which is really hard. It's not that 'Popstar to Operastar' kind of thing, it'll be a different vibe."

Will explored a new musical direction on his most recent album, 'Echoes', and says creating a more electronic and dance music record was something he had wanted to do for a long time.

He explained: "I was working with Groove Armada years ago on songs that were never fitting on any of my records, because they were their own records really. Then I kept on moaning to friends and boyfriends going, 'I just want to do this kind of record' and the were like, 'Well just f***ing do it then' so I did it."

While he is happy with the album, the 'Jealousy' singer initially had no idea if his fans would like it.

He added: "One makes records sort of in naivety and if it does well, when it goes to number one and it's gone platinum and everything, you think, 'Thank god that's gone well, what was I thinking?'

"I don't think you should be thinking of people, the audience, too much because otherwise you don't do something honest."



Posted by: munchkin Dec 16 2011, 04:39 PM

Thanks Sunday - where's that from?

Posted by: truly talented Dec 16 2011, 04:42 PM

I keep thinking surely his record label wouldn't finance such a project, would they?

Maybe this is one of hie ideas that needs reining in! laugh.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 16 2011, 04:42 PM

Here is the link munchkin biggrin.gif

http://www.tourdates.co.uk/news/20283-will-young-wants-classical-album

Posted by: truly talented Dec 16 2011, 10:49 PM

Great to hear Come On on Corrie. Think it's the first time it's been played on a soap.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 17 2011, 12:37 PM

Just been to Morrisons they had plenty of Echoes and they were playing jealousy dance.gif but i dont understand why most of the albums were £8 but Echoes was £10 its the same in HMV and Tescos .why is his so expensive when others ( including JM) are cheaper blink.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 17 2011, 01:17 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 17 2011, 12:37 PM) *
Just been to Morrisons they had plenty of Echoes and they were playing jealousy dance.gif but i dont understand why most of the albums were £8 but Echoes was £10 its the same in HMV and Tescos .why is his so expensive when others ( including JM) are cheaper blink.gif


Noticed it was £10 in my local hmv. Wonder who sets the price, the label or the store?

At least there seems to be no shortage of stock. Guess shoppers will just have to pay for quality. tongue.gif

Posted by: PurpleNurples Dec 17 2011, 01:26 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 17 2011, 01:17 PM) *
Noticed it was £10 in my local hmv. Wonder who sets the price, the label or the store?

At least there seems to be no shortage of stock. Guess shoppers will just have to pay for quality. tongue.gif

Maybe it's just gone back up now, HMV definitely have had special stickers for either £7 or £8 for quite a while, (and part of the X Factor stand in mine! unsure.gif 0 same with Tesco where it's been cheaper at various times. All albums fluctuate in price. I don't know who sets them though. But as someone who buys a lot of different albums, it drives me insane when you see something on offer and think I'll pick it up next time, then next time it's gone back up again. It's not necessarily consistent between stores either. Echoes had a sale sticker in my hometown but not in Liverpool a few days later, which is weird.

I suppose it's good in a way that it's more expensive in the final week before Christmas, they're obviously confident it will sell regardless of price, if they have a lot of stock in. biggrin.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 17 2011, 01:32 PM

QUOTE(PurpleNurples @ Dec 17 2011, 01:26 PM) *
Maybe it's just gone back up now, HMV definitely have had special stickers for either £7 or £8 for quite a while, (and part of the X Factor stand in mine! unsure.gif 0 same with Tesco where it's been cheaper at various times. All albums fluctuate in price. I don't know who sets them though. But as someone who buys a lot of different albums, it drives me insane when you see something on offer and think I'll pick it up next time, then next time it's gone back up again. It's not necessarily consistent between stores either. Echoes had a sale sticker in my hometown but not in Liverpool a few days later, which is weird.

I suppose it's good in a way that it's more expensive in the final week before Christmas, they're obviously confident it will sell regardless of price, if they have a lot of stock in. biggrin.gif


I'm more relieved that there are actually copies in Sunderland as for months there weren't any in hmv or the local supermarkets.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 18 2011, 12:17 AM

Nothing new here to read but they had it on Sky News Australia? that's odd isn't it unless promo is building overseas tongue.gif perhaps thats why his next single is now months away.
http://www.skynews.com.au/showbiz/article.aspx?id=697876&vId=

Posted by: truly talented Dec 19 2011, 02:07 PM

Thanks to Vonny.

QUOTE
Arlene Phillips is on Loose Women now. She was talking about ballet and one of the women said they had Will Young on the other week and he said he does ballet. Arlene said he is a phenomenal dancer, he does classical, he does contemporary, he works really hard!


I think Arlene is possibly a little blinded by love for Will, laugh.gif although he is a damn site better than most popstars. dance.gif

Posted by: munchkin Dec 19 2011, 02:32 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 19 2011, 02:07 PM) *
Thanks to Vonny.
I think Arlene is possibly a little blinded by love for Will, laugh.gif although he is a damn site better than most popstars. dance.gif

Perhaps she is judging him from a technique perspective. Ballet is a very intense/difficult discipline and takes years to accomplish some of the positions. I suspect, for an amateur, he shapes up well.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 19 2011, 05:23 PM

Matthew cain tweets

Just did photo shoot with my brilliant sister @will_young31 for our feature in Independent on Sunday. Was so hard to keep a straight face!

I assume this is for the same article


Just been interviewed for feature in Indie on Sunday. About my relationship with a close friend. Having photo taken together this afternoon!

Posted by: truly talented Dec 19 2011, 06:19 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 19 2011, 05:23 PM) *
Matthew cain tweets

Just did photo shoot with my brilliant sister @will_young31 for our feature in Independent on Sunday. Was so hard to keep a straight face!

I assume this is for the same article
Just been interviewed for feature in Indie on Sunday. About my relationship with a close friend. Having photo taken together this afternoon!


Thanks Sunday, something to look out for.

Great to hear Will sounds to be in good spirits. biggrin.gif

Posted by: ros Dec 19 2011, 09:16 PM

This should be good. I wonder how many close friends he has? So far we've had such articles re: Matthew Bourne, Chris from Burberry, now Matthew, but I bet there are loads of other people too.

Posted by: truly talented Dec 19 2011, 09:34 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Dec 19 2011, 09:16 PM) *
This should be good. I wonder how many close friends he has? So far we've had such articles re: Matthew Bourne, Chris from Burberry, now Matthew, but I bet there are loads of other people too.


Bet you are right & loads more that would to be a close friend.

Posted by: munchkin Dec 19 2011, 10:18 PM

Gill asked when:

QUOTE
MatthewCainC4 Matthew Cain
@
@IscaGillJan 8th I think.I love my William!


Aw heart.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 20 2011, 01:24 AM

I wonder what this is about? unsure.gif Notice he said worked FOR them and not with. I'm intrigued

QUOTE
djserra3Daniel Joseph Serra
Just worked for Simon Fuller, Geri Halliwell and Will Young. Fun night!
QUOTE

djserra3Daniel Joseph Serra
I wonder if @joannawoodward and @MissBetsyRose talked with Mr Young in the end?

QUOTE

LuciB85Luci Bestic
@djserra3 awwww I love will young! What were you doing? Xxx
QUOTE

djserra3Daniel Joseph Serra
@LuciB85 @syjohngibbons Not sure if I'm allowed to say yet x

QUOTE
syjohngibbonsSimon John-Gibbons
@djserra3 I worked with will young once fantastic guy!
QUOTE
syjohngibbonsSimon John-Gibbons
@djserra3 @lucib85 lol he is great isn't he? I worked with him on Marple with Joanna Lumley.

Despite my intrigue I'm glad Simon to know is around at the moment. smile.gif

Posted by: Abbie Dec 20 2011, 08:18 AM

Ooooh, I'm intrigued too, thank you Bev. There was also this tweet which may or may not have been connected -

DARAMOTO Darin Tufani
@will_young31 really lovely to meet you this evening at the party. Amazing bowler hat! D x o

Posted by: jacqui Dec 20 2011, 08:21 AM

QUOTE(Abbie @ Dec 20 2011, 08:18 AM) *
Ooooh, I'm intrigued too, thank you Bev. There was also this tweet which may or may not have been connected -

DARAMOTO Darin Tufani
@will_young31 really lovely to meet you this evening at the party. Amazing bowler hat! D x o


Perhaps it was the Sony Christmas party.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 20 2011, 11:53 AM

Oh..I'd be disappointed if it was just a Sony Party tongue.gif ..why couldn't the guy say waht it was about then i wonder?

Posted by: munchkin Dec 20 2011, 01:27 PM

Thanks for the Tweets - it could be the Xmas party if Geri was there too.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 20 2011, 03:56 PM

Joannawoodward

QUOTE
@will_young31 Hello Darilng, lovely to meet you last night at Proud Cabaret. It's Coco here. Hope you had a good night! xxx
It was closed for their party last night

http://www.proudcabaret.com/

QUOTE
I wonder if @joannawoodward and @MissBetsyRose talked with Mr Young in the end?


Joannawoodward replied

QUOTE
@djserra3 @MissBetsyRose yes, he told me he danced to my singing while he pissed....best. Quote. Ever.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 20 2011, 05:16 PM

Katie posted on D that there is an interview in More Magazine, Will says that he wants to release at least 2 more singles from Echoes w00t.gif its a new interview because katie said he mentioned the standing ovation at the The Palladium, so the interview must have been done last week. dance.gif

Posted by: ros Dec 20 2011, 05:21 PM

Thanks for your above 2 items Sunday.

I see you can find Coco Dubois on YouTube!

Great that the script has stayed the same re: the singles!

Kid Jensen played Come On this afternoon on Smooth, and afterwards he said what a great year Will has has, and how 'you may have seen him live this year', and ' what a brilliant live performer he is'. biggrin.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 20 2011, 05:57 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Dec 20 2011, 05:21 PM) *
Thanks for your above 2 items Sunday.

I see you can find Coco Dubois on YouTube!

Great that the script has stayed the same re: the singles!

Kid Jensen played Come On this afternoon on Smooth, and afterwards he said what a great year Will has has, and how 'you may have seen him live this year', and ' what a brilliant live performer he is'. biggrin.gif


Thanks from me too Sunday. Great to know nothing has changed with regard to the number of single releases. cheer.gif

Loving the praise from Kid Jensen. More and more people are coming to realise just how good Will is live. dance.gif Have always thought he should receive a nomination in the live category at The Brits.

Thank Ros.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 21 2011, 10:12 AM

Series 2 of Bedlam is coming soon with a whole new cast and new stories..the original cast may get cameos though huh.gif whoopTdoo nocheer.gif
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/4011628/Lacey-Turner-is-back-on-the-box.html
http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/eastenders-star-lacey-turner-is-back-on-tv-and-she-sees-dead-people/

Posted by: truly talented Dec 21 2011, 11:01 AM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Dec 21 2011, 10:12 AM) *
Series 2 of Bedlam is coming soon with a whole new cast and new stories..the original cast may get cameos though huh.gif whoopTdoo nocheer.gif
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/soaps/4011628/Lacey-Turner-is-back-on-the-box.html
http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/eastenders-star-lacey-turner-is-back-on-tv-and-she-sees-dead-people/


Thanks Bev.

Not even Charlotte in it then.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 21 2011, 11:18 AM

Thanks Bev biggrin.gif They did well getting Lacey


QUOTE
Foxy's Festive Friends

Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2011


Celeb guests will be joining Foxy on Christmas Day

Foxy will be bringing you some festive cheer between 10am and 1pm on Christmas Day!

He will be joined by special guests including Peter Andre, Will Young, Annie Lennox and also a member of the Backstreet Boys!

You can also play along with his special 12 days of Christmas quiz with celebrity guests asking the questions.

He will also be chatting to fellow Magic presenters Rick Astley and Kim Wilde.

Don't miss Foxy's Festive Friends on Magic 105.4 Christmas Day between 10am and 1pm

Posted by: truly talented Dec 21 2011, 11:36 AM

Thanks Sunday.

Probably just a recorded Xmas message but Foxy may play one of the sons from the Magic gig. smile.gif Then we have TOTP's to look forward to. dance.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 21 2011, 12:43 PM

QUOTE
Will Young interview: 'The Voice would have been amazing'
Published Wednesday, Dec 21 2011, 12:39 GMT | By Robert Copsey | Add comment


Following his recent ITV special and news that his latest album Echoes has gone platinum in the UK, it's safe to say that Will Young's tenth year in the business has been a successful one.

Digital Spy sat down with him to talk about his recent UK tour, plans for 2012 and those rumours about judging a certain TV talent show.

Are you pleased with the success of Echoes?
"Absolutely - thank god it did well! It's just gone platinum, which I think is a good thing in today's climate! It's sticking around the in the top 40 too which is great. I've recently become obsessed with the charts - I never used to look at where the album was and now I check its chart position and sales every week! I guess it shows how much I care about it."

Your last single 'Come On' seems to have helped it back up the charts a bit...
"It has - although it didn't do what 'Jealousy' did. I always knew it wouldn't, but it would have been nice. That said, I didn't expect the success of 'Jealousy' at all."

We hear you had to convince a lot of people to release 'Jealousy' as the first single...
"I won't lie, there were some obstacles - it was a bit of a fright. I don't mind that though, but all it does is teach you to stick up for what you believe in. There's two ways of looking at it: I could have easily got bitter and not trusted anyone else's decisions - which happened around Friday's Child - but that wouldn't help anyone. Thank god it was a hit though, otherwise it would have been a covers album for me!"

Will there be any more singles from album?
"Definitely, but I've given up trying to choose which song to release. I think 'Hearts On Fire' would be good, but then other limes I lean towards 'Lie Next To Me' or 'Personal Thunder'. I think this time I'll leave it to the powers that be to decide for me, because I'd be happy to release anything off the album!"

What are your plans for Christmas?
"I'm literally crawling to Christmas. I've got so much to do and I've slowed down too much already. Weirdly, I bought all my decorations in November - I'm really embracing it this year! I've had the final show of the tour at the London Palladium too - I had lots of rehearsals for that because we decided to put in extra dancing bits.




How did the tour compare your previous ones?
"It was great, thanks! Honestly though, it's not my favourite thing ever. I love the challenge of live singing - particularly on this new record as it's a lot higher - but it's not my favourite thing to do. I've got my band, but you're pretty much by yourself most of the time. Being on the road is not as rock 'n' roll as people might think! I find the music more fun than I used to, but sometimes I just want to lie back and watch Emmerdale ."

Do you feel like you've have anything left to prove with your live performances?
"That's the other thing - I've always got to watch myself because all I ever want to do is wear a bowler hat and do cabaret, and my team have to keep pull it back from that! That's the challenge nowadays. It's also in the music - to make it as good as possible live without coming across like a robot.

There were rumours that you were lined to be a judge on The Voice...
"I don't know anything officially, but if it were to happen, it would have been amazing. I wouldn't have even considered it if I didn't think it was a great show. I love the US version. It'll be interesting with The X Factor to see how a show that focuses more on singer gets on. That, and I get quite excited when all the chairs turn!"

Are there any plans to return to acting next year?
"I'm waiting to hear back on a film, so fingers crossed that works out. I've also auditioned for two theatre roles, which should be good. I really want to do my own dance show - a contemporary take on a classic story. Everyone thinks it's a stupid idea, but there's something in me to do it - I'm making it happen!"


http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/interviews/a356971/will-young-interview-the-voice-would-have-been-amazing.html

Posted by: truly talented Dec 21 2011, 12:57 PM

Thanks Sunday.

Thank goodness he stood his ground with Jealousy. cheer.gif

Surprised at what he says about touring. ohmy.gif

He sounds determined to do his dance show. smile.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 21 2011, 01:00 PM

I think its an error about touring otherwise the paragrapgh does not make sense....if you miss out 'not' it makes sense.

Rob said on twitter that he met Will on the tuesday (the day before they announced the judges) this could be the interveiw that was done then but updated.

Posted by: truly talented Dec 21 2011, 01:18 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 21 2011, 01:00 PM) *
I think its an error about touring otherwise the paragrapgh does not make sense....if you miss out 'not' it makes sense.

Rob said on twitter that he met Will on the tuesday (the day before they announced the judges) this could be the interveiw that was done then but updated.


See what you mean. I was a bit worried for a minute. blush.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: Marguerite Dec 21 2011, 01:42 PM


I think the original does make sense, Will likes the challenge of live singing, but touring isn't his favourite thing to do.



Posted by: ros Dec 21 2011, 02:55 PM

QUOTE(Marguerite @ Dec 21 2011, 01:42 PM) *
I think the original does make sense, Will likes the challenge of live singing, but touring isn't his favourite thing to do.


I think the same as you Marguerite - sounds like he finds the travelling the pain, maybe that was why he broke away a few times from the tour doing other things.

Otherwise you'd have to cross out two lots of 'not' to get it to change the sense of it so that he liked it!

Who would have guessed that he had opposition to Jealousy as a single? Crazy. But then for him to favour HOF (good), LNTM (aargh, no!), or Personal Thunder. Ten years on you can't second guess him!

Oh, and I guess there will be comment elsewhere re: the bowler and cabaret part.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 21 2011, 03:05 PM

You both could be right biggrin.gif though he did say in an interview recently that he loved touring because his life was so uncomplicated and he could catch up on his reading....he rarely gives the same answer twice laugh.gif

Posted by: ros Dec 21 2011, 03:22 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 21 2011, 03:05 PM) *
You both could be right biggrin.gif though he did say in an interview recently that he loved touring because his life was so uncomplicated and he could catch up on his reading....he rarely gives the same answer twice laugh.gif


I know, like when he answered my question the other week that he was a doer and had always to be doing something, then elsewhere says he has to push himself to get out of bed on a morning! laugh.gif Must just depend on his mood at the time.

Posted by: truly talented Dec 21 2011, 06:09 PM

Thanks to Mary.

This interview in More sheds more light on Will's views on touring.








Posted by: ros Dec 21 2011, 06:38 PM

Thanks TT, I meant to get a copy today. Good there is ongoing PR for Will even now. See what you mean re: his comments about touring. I find it interesting that he could have all sorts of company on tour and coming off stage, he certainly likes his own space.

Posted by: happiness1 Dec 21 2011, 06:47 PM

Thanks Gill very interesting and funny interview.

Posted by: truly talented Dec 21 2011, 06:56 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Dec 21 2011, 06:38 PM) *
Thanks TT, I meant to get a copy today. Good there is ongoing PR for Will even now. See what you mean re: his comments about touring. I find it interesting that he could have all sorts of company on tour and coming off stage, he certainly likes his own space.


He's such a compex man isn't he.

Posted by: ros Dec 21 2011, 07:15 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 21 2011, 06:56 PM) *
He's such a compex man isn't he.


Certainly can't second guess him!

Just got an alert, tiny new video:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D_LHDOoHCc-o&ct=ga&cad=CAkQARgAIAYoATAAOABA3KLI9wRIAVgAYgVlbi1HQg&cd=yDnKxKSDSbI&usg=AFQjCNFbvJFKFYr7bBqaq6TuJXI14pGn6A

Posted by: truly talented Dec 21 2011, 10:35 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Dec 21 2011, 07:15 PM) *
Certainly can't second guess him!

Just got an alert, tiny new video:

http://www.google.com/url?sa=X&q=http://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D_LHDOoHCc-o&ct=ga&cad=CAkQARgAIAYoATAAOABA3KLI9wRIAVgAYgVlbi1HQg&cd=yDnKxKSDSbI&usg=AFQjCNFbvJFKFYr7bBqaq6TuJXI14pGn6A


Thanks for sharing Ros. heart.gif him.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 22 2011, 11:41 AM

Popjustice top 45 singles of 2011

Jealousy #10


http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5901&Itemid=9

Posted by: truly talented Dec 22 2011, 11:49 AM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 22 2011, 11:41 AM) *
Popjustice top 45 singles of 2011

Jealousy #10
http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5901&Itemid=9


biggrin.gif Thanks Sunday.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 22 2011, 12:50 PM

New interview











Posted by: truly talented Dec 22 2011, 01:40 PM

Thanks Sunday, probably conducted when he was performing in Brighton.

Another mention of wanting to be the next David Attenborough. Never like reading about him thinking of packing in. sad.gif Hopefully just how he was feeling on the day.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 22 2011, 02:01 PM

QUOTE
The Fab Four of 2011
22 DECEMBER 2011 |

My selection of the best albums of 2011 – and one to look out for next year (which will now doubtless prove a flop).

Rock

Anna Calvi – Anna Calvi

With the voice of a banshee, guitar skills of Jeff Buckley and looks of a supermodel, Anna Calvi was 2011’s most arresting solo artist. The tunes didn’t always match the talent on her self-titled debut. But when they did, as on the strutting Desire and Latin-infused No More Words, the result was something singular, sexy and spine tingling.

Urban

Katy B – On A Mission

A year that saw the end of Mike Skinner’s The Streets welcomed a new chronicler of urban nightlife: Katy B.  Whether berating boyfriends on Why You Always Here or curfew flouting on Moving with the Lights On, B’s narratives on clubbing in the capital were honest and convincing: here was a girl who sounded like she’d experienced the rugged joys of the night bus home. On another year, this could have bagged the Mercury Prize.

Folk

John T. Pearson – Last of the Country Gentlemen

Like John Grant before him, Josh T. Pearson came back from the bridge with this melancholic masterpiece. The former frontman Lift To Experience – psych-rockers beloved of John Peel – re-emerged as an acoustic troubadour armed with sprawling songs full of religious questioning and romantic upheaval. It’s not an easy listen, but it’s well worth the investment.

Pop

Will Young – Echoes

In which the original and best Pop Idol moved away from the saccharine balladry to a series of swooning electro-poppers. Young’s voice retains its delicate quality, but this time he’s singing over pounding beats and synths. And if there’s been a better pop single this year than Jealousy, my name’s Simon Cowell.



http://www.rickpearson.co.uk/blog/the-fab-four-of-2011/

Posted by: truly talented Dec 22 2011, 02:18 PM

Keep them coming Sunday. dance.gif

Posted by: suggy Dec 22 2011, 02:25 PM

My my you've been busy sunday and thanks for all of these. biggrin.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 22 2011, 03:54 PM

Top 33 best album

Popjustice

Echoes #2

http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5902&Itemid=9

Posted by: Sunday Dec 22 2011, 03:57 PM

Digital spy 25 best singles of 2011

http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y208/sunday20/?action=view¤t=cdacdfcf.jpg


QUOTE
11. Will Young: 'Jealousy' - Chart peak #5. Young's trailer for his fifth album was a sad-pop disco number in which he wore an all-in-one lycra bodysuit in the accompanying video. What's not to like?


http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/i381789-1/digital-spys-25-best-songs-of-2011-11-will-young-jealousy.html

Posted by: munchkin Dec 22 2011, 04:23 PM

Thanks Sunday - here's a link to the mag if anyone fancies a read: http://magazine.brighton.so/

Thanks for the End of Years too biggrin.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 22 2011, 04:41 PM

Thanks again Sunday.

DS & Popjustice are loving Will this year. dance.gif

Do you think we need a separate thread for all these year end charts?

Posted by: Sunday Dec 22 2011, 04:44 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 22 2011, 04:41 PM) *
Thanks again Sunday.

DS & Popjustice are loving Will this year. dance.gif

Do you think we need a separate thread for all these year end charts?


Yes TT that's a great idea..it will be easy to find them and they wont get lost in this thread. biggrin.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 22 2011, 06:23 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 22 2011, 04:44 PM) *
Yes TT that's a great idea..it will be easy to find them and they wont get lost in this thread. biggrin.gif


I've started a new pinned topic. Quite a few lists already. dance.gif

Sunday would you mind checking I haven't missed any and will anyone finding any more post them in here as well as the pinned thread so we can pass comments in here and keep the other just for reviews. biggrin.gif

Posted by: jacqui Dec 22 2011, 06:34 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 22 2011, 06:23 PM) *
I've started a new pinned topic. Quite a few lists already. dance.gif

Sunday would you mind checking I haven't missed any and will anyone finding any more post them in here as well as the pinned thread so we can pass comments in here and keep the other just for reviews. biggrin.gif



Echoes is #8 on this list but it won't let me copy it over.

http://www.whatsthatmusicguy.net/p/best-of-2011-in-music-albums-and-songs.html

Posted by: truly talented Dec 22 2011, 06:50 PM

QUOTE(jacqui @ Dec 22 2011, 06:34 PM) *
Echoes is #8 on this list but it won't let me copy it over.

http://www.whatsthatmusicguy.net/p/best-of-2011-in-music-albums-and-songs.html


Thanks Jacqui.

Here you go.

QUOTE
Will Young-Echoes-RCA

Male pop was lacking this year (as it seems to almost every year). Yes, Bruno Mars was there, but he was there a tad too much. Will Young, though ten years young in the business, seemed to come out of nowhere with this (should I say it?) pop gem. And the fact that he worked with one (just one) producer on the entire album shows how great the guy really is. Classy minimalist pop. That's all you need.(Recommended Track:Losing Myself)


I've added it to the pinned thread. smile.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 22 2011, 07:22 PM

A couple here.

QUOTE
Top 20 Albums of 2011: 14-13
14. Will Young - Echoes

The 2011 version of a George Michael album. It took awhile for this to stick with me, but once it did, I was really enchanted. I've never completely enjoyed a Will Young album before. His music has always been too... well... boring for me. With Echoes, though, he struck the perfect balance between ballad and uptempo, organic and electronic. The best "grown up" pop album of the year
.
http://alienhits.blogspot.com/2011/12/top-20-albums-of-2011-14-13.html

QUOTE
16. Echoes
Will Young
(Released in August on RCA)

While the early promise of a “dance album” might have been a slight over-exaggeration on Will’s part, Echoes sees Young take the confessional foundations of Let it Go and infuse an electro-pop edge, making his sound more contemporary than it has been for years without losing his nostalgic charm. ‘Jealousy’ throbs out of the speakers, building to a gorgeous crescendo over a pulsing beat – one of the best songs of his career.

Meanwhile, centrepiece ‘Outsider’ shows that Will still gives good ballad and ‘Come On’ is his most invigorating track since ‘Switch it On’. When it comes to TV talent shows, Young is proof, if any was needed, that talent will out.

Download: ‘Jealousy’

http://bas1clee.wordpress.com/2011/12/22/basiclees-best-of-2011-the-albums-part-1/

Posted by: Sunday Dec 22 2011, 07:27 PM

Thanks Bev and jacqui biggrin.gif


TT did you miss this one ?

QUOTE
Popjustice top 45 singles of 2011

Jealousy #10
http://www.popjustice.com/index

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 22 2011, 07:34 PM

My Fizzy Pop

QUOTE
Best of 2011-Top singles of the year
William Young ~ Jealousy: Ten years into his career, William has become that rare popstar that continually evolves but with a firm grasp on what elements of his career have determined his success and an eye on a quality output. His latest return single Jealousy was a charmer from start to finish...

http://myfizzypop.blogspot.com/2011/12/best-of-2011-top-singles-of-year-part.html

Posted by: truly talented Dec 22 2011, 07:46 PM

Thanks Sunday and Bev.

We're onto a second page now. cheer.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 23 2011, 09:26 AM

The Middle Eight has some Will Mentions today biggrin.gif Here they are..but the whole Blog makes for some interesting reading as always biggrin.gif

QUOTE
Pretend I am giving out these awards in a posh hotel in London, surrounded by drunken popstrels...

Artists of the Year: Will Young and Florrie. He finally reaches his sublime peak with Echoes ten years into his career. And Florrie, after a period of finding her musical voice, releases Experiments, the most listenable, concise pop music collection this year.

Singing Voice(s) Of The Year: Ed MacFarlane from Friendly Fires, Will Young, and Wild Beasts' Hayden Thorpe, whose voice finally tipped from weird to so right in 2012. And lippy Lana Del Rey (aka Lizzie Grant) for some fearless "monotonic" trilling. And Adele, of course.

Producer Of The Year: Richard X for his work on Will Young's perfectly realized Electro Pop Moment, Echoes. Total eleganza. Careening emotion without breaking a sweat.

Live Show Of The Year: Without a doubt, for sheer (gay) spectacle and audience love, Kylie Minogue slayed them (in Fairfax, VA of all places). Also loved Will Young at Shepherd's Bush Empire in West London. He owned the stage... "totes" imperial/totes adorbs. Both had excellent tour programmes too.


http://xolondon.blogspot.com/2011/12/best-2011-this-is-bigger-than-grammy.html

Posted by: jacqui Dec 23 2011, 11:26 AM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Dec 23 2011, 09:26 AM) *
The Middle Eight has some Will Mentions today biggrin.gif Here they are..but the whole Blog makes for some interesting reading as always biggrin.gif
http://xolondon.blogspot.com/2011/12/best-2011-this-is-bigger-than-grammy.html



Thanks Bev. Thrilled that he is getting such positive feedback for Echoes cheer.gif Such a brilliant album...will never tire of listening to it wub.gif

Posted by: munchkin Dec 23 2011, 12:49 PM

Thanks girls - makes good reading biggrin.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 23 2011, 01:38 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Dec 23 2011, 09:26 AM) *
The Middle Eight has some Will Mentions today biggrin.gif Here they are..but the whole Blog makes for some interesting reading as always biggrin.gif
http://xolondon.blogspot.com/2011/12/best-2011-this-is-bigger-than-grammy.html


Thanks Bev. He's a bit of a fan isn't he. smile.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 23 2011, 02:11 PM

Yeahhhh Will is not on holiday for 3 months cheer.gif

Will

QUOTE
Happy Christmas one and all! I'm off til end of January. Woohoo!!!! X

Posted by: truly talented Dec 23 2011, 02:19 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 23 2011, 02:11 PM) *
Yeahhhh Will is not on holiday for 3 months cheer.gif

Will


Just his usual break then. Great news. cheer.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 23 2011, 03:29 PM

Ahh i just read that..delighted. dance.gif
biggrin.gif Happy Christmas everyone wub.gif ...I'll be back next week after much running about, cooking, washing up, drinking and family mental fun..have a good one! dance.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 23 2011, 03:37 PM

Love the new Brits website especially Will's page

http://www.brits.co.uk/artist/will-young

Nominees are announced 12th Jan

Posted by: truly talented Dec 23 2011, 04:28 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 23 2011, 03:37 PM) *
Love the new Brits website especially Will's page

http://www.brits.co.uk/artist/will-young

Nominees are announced 12th Jan


Thanks Sunday.

Will has to receive a nomination for Best male with Echoes being his best album by far to date.

We'll all be biting our nails come jan 12th.

Posted by: chrysalis Dec 23 2011, 07:44 PM

I'm back. rolleyes.gif Knee replacement seems to have gone OK, although I've got to wear these damn white stockings for another 2 weeks (6 weeks in total). Nor can I drive until then. Oh well.

A very Happy Christmas and a great New Year everyone. yahoo.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 23 2011, 08:01 PM

QUOTE(chrysalis @ Dec 23 2011, 07:44 PM) *
I'm back. rolleyes.gif Knee replacement seems to have gone OK, although I've got to wear these damn white stockings for another 2 weeks (6 weeks in total). Nor can I drive until then. Oh well.

A very Happy Christmas and a great New Year everyone. yahoo.gif

Hi chrysalis!..so glad things went well for you! the wait to get back to normal life is annoying but worth it. smile.gif Happy Christmas to you too! see you next week biggrin.gif .

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 23 2011, 08:04 PM

This popped up..makes for some happy reading! biggrin.gif so looking forward to 2012 now! dance.gif highlighted the best bits!

QUOTE
Will Young - Will Young's Christmas Unpacking

Will Young is set to spend the Christmas period unpacking boxes in his new London house.



Will Young will spend the Christmas period sorting out his new house.

The 'Come On' singer moved into a new property in London recently and has delayed unpacking and sorting through his belongings, but has promised himself he will use his festive break to tackle the mess.

He told BANG Showbiz: "Over Christmas, I will be very much enjoying my new house, which I haven't had a chance to sort out. I've got that one room at the top of the house which I just haven't gone in to.

"I'm like, 'I will do it today' but then someone phones and they're like, 'Shall we go out for coffee?' So I'll tackle that, I've got my new dog, so she needs to be trained and then just pottering around really.

"I'm enjoying the moment, enjoying the success of the moment and thinking, 'This has been a good year.' "

Will is making the most of having a break because he is expecting to be incredibly busy in 2012.

He said: "I think next year will be a really busy one. More songs - at least two singles, which is great because I think there's a lot of singles on the album and maybe, there's a couple of acting things I'm waiting on - the perils of auditioning."

http://www.contactmusic.com/news/will-youngs-christmas-unpacking_1279152

Posted by: ros Dec 23 2011, 08:14 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Dec 23 2011, 08:04 PM) *
This popped up..makes for some happy reading! biggrin.gif so looking forward to 2012 now! dance.gif highlighted the best bits!

http://www.contactmusic.com/news/will-youngs-christmas-unpacking_1279152


Just read this myself! dance.gif I hope he gets the parts he's after too.

That Brits page is great now Sunday. biggrin.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 23 2011, 08:26 PM

Just came to post that great isnt it cheer.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 23 2011, 08:27 PM

Thank Bev. So looking forward to Will's busy 2012. dance.gif Bought a ticket for dalby forest the other day. Roll on June. dance.gif

Welcome back Chrysalis. Pleased to read you are well on the road to recovery.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 23 2011, 08:38 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Dec 23 2011, 08:14 PM) *
Just read this myself! dance.gif I hope he gets the parts he's after too.

That Brits page is great now Sunday. biggrin.gif


Yes they very kindly corrected there mistake laugh.gif



Sorry meant to say chrysalis welcome back dance.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 23 2011, 08:49 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 23 2011, 08:38 PM) *
Yes they very kindly corrected there mistake laugh.gif
Sorry meant to say chrysalis welcome back dance.gif


Did you put them right Sunday? tongue.gif

Posted by: ros Dec 23 2011, 09:41 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 23 2011, 08:27 PM) *
Thank Bev. So looking forward to Will's busy 2012. dance.gif Bought a ticket for dalby forest the other day. Roll on June. dance.gif

Welcome back Chrysalis. Pleased to read you are well on the road to recovery.


Ooh, before the year is out?! Well done (I did too biggrin.gif)

Well done Sunday!

Pleased to hear you're on the road to recovery chrysalis. smile.gif Nice to see you posting again.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 23 2011, 10:40 PM

Another tiny gem just popped up dance.gif

QUOTE
Jon ALi Presents: The Top 50 Singles of 2011

Let me start off by saying that ranking singles from an amazing year in music is no easy task. I’ve literally spent hours going back and forth with the positioning these songs. The truth is, I love every single one of these songs and no ranking should question that fact. Since there were so many songs released this year I’ve included two sub-categories to make things a little easier for myself. There is obviously many more songs that I would have loved to add but I’m happy with what I’ve come up with. Check out my Top Singles lists below and comment with your faves of the year. Thank You!


8. Will Young – Jealousy
This Richard X-produced pop gem is simply just stunning. Will Young is the definition of class.

http://jonalisblog.com/2011/12/23/jon-ali-presents-the-top-50-singles-of-2011/

Posted by: truly talented Dec 23 2011, 10:43 PM

Another for the list. cheer.gif Thanks Bev.

Posted by: chrysalis Dec 23 2011, 10:46 PM

Thanks all. biggrin.gif

Thanks for the articles everyone. dance.gif

With all these wonderful articles and reviews about Will and his music, it really makes me very angry to read about The Voice. mad.gif And why did the BBC use him in advertising the programme when they were going to drop him? mad.gif Damned cheek - I'd sue them.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 23 2011, 11:47 PM

Another Two! goodness! laugh.gif
This is what they say about Echoes in their Top 25 Albums 2011..

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5. Will Young – Echoes
(iTunes UK) (Spotify)


Produced by Richard X (responsible for another one of the year’s best releases, The Sound of Arrows’ Voyage)–along with some help by Richard “Biff” Stannard (Spice Girls, Kylie Minogue), Kish Mauve‘s Jim Eliot and frequent Richard X collaborator Pete Hofmann, original Pop Idol winner Will Young‘s sixth studio effort, Echoes, is nothing short of an absolute pop triumph.

From the surging heartbreak of lead single “Jealousy,” to the warm, ’70′s-encrusted disco stomp of “I Just Want A Lover,” to the icy electronica chill of “Losing Myself,” Young’s velvety coos and Richard X’s lush, dreamy electronic production come together effortlessly to form something truly magical.

The result is Echoes: Easily the year’s finest work by a male pop artist, and one of the best releases of the year, period.

http://www.muumuse.com/2011/12/muumuse-presents-the-top-25-albums-of-2011.html/

Top 50 Singles
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8.) Will Young – Jealousy (MuuMuse Review)

Unrequited love isn’t exactly the most lush of emotions, but Will Young sure makes it feel that way. With “Jealousy,” the original UK Idol delivers a stunning torch track set to the sound of a dozen warm, throbbing disco pulsations provided by pop maestro Richard X. The result is a beautiful bout of soul-baring honesty, even if it still hurts in the end. Chills guaranteed.

http://www.muumuse.com/2011/12/muumuse-presents-the-top-50-singles-of-2011.html/

Posted by: truly talented Dec 24 2011, 08:50 AM

Thanks for those Bev. biggrin.gif

Posted by griff.


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http://www.contactmusic.com/news/will-yo...le_1279166

Will Young Slams First Single


Will Young hates his debut single and ''can't bear'' to watch the videos for his first songs because they are so ''dreadful''.

The 32-year-old star released the double A-side 'Anything Is Possible' and 'Evergreen' when he won TV talent show 'Pop Idol' in 2002 but hasn't ever performed the first track lives because he dislikes it so much.

He said: "I've never done 'Anything is Possible' live. I hate it. I absolutely hate it."

The 'Come On' singer is known for his quirky music videos but admits he "can't bear" to watch back his first ones because they were so "shocking", despite having huge amounts of money spent on them.

He said: "I can't bear 'Evergreen' or 'Anything is Possible', they're absolutely shocking. And you wouldn't believe the amount of money that was spent on those videos. F**king hell! Dreadful videos. At one moment it looks like I'm in love with a tree! Dreadful. Really odd. Dreadful. No, no, no. No. But since then the track record has been pretty good actually - apart from one - but the first one was really awful."

While he never performs 'Anything is Possible', Will still plays 'Evergreen' live but enjoys experimenting with different arrangements of the track as he thinks it is "important" to continue to sing the song.

He exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I just thought, let's do something a bit more interesting. Originally I wanted to do a really dancey 'Evergreen', which still could work one day. But Dave my MD [Musical Director]came with these chords, and it's nice to... it's a song that's so different to what I'm doing now but it's important and it's a moment and it's good to do, so we change it up and it works."

Posted by: truly talented Dec 24 2011, 04:57 PM

Has everyone received their email from Will? wub.gif Well from his team really but with his signature we can always pretend. laugh.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 24 2011, 06:18 PM

Hope it was a nice Email Gill biggrin.gif
Another end of year list..and a early Vodka for me! tongue.gif
Trash Lounge

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Top 50 Singles of 2011: 5-1

It’s been emotional, but the time has come for the best of the best. We’ve had some Beyonce, some Coldplay and, f*** it, even some Matt Cardle. Along the way, there has been applause and there has been uproar. But above all, there has been no Dappy. There’s always 2012, eh.

5. Will Young – ‘Jealousy’
August, Peak #3
In career terms, apparently life begins at 10. Will Young marked the landmark anniversary of his first Pop Idol audition with one of the best tracks of his entire career. Richard X twiddled the knobs on ‘Jealousy’, a spine-tingling electro-ballad with a vocal performance tinged with a restrained heartache we haven’t heard Will properly ace since ‘Leave Right Now’. The trailer single from the brilliant Echoes album, this was a career highlight for Young and an annual highlight for pop in general.

http://trashlounge.co.uk/2011/12/24/top-50-singles-of-2011-5-1/

Posted by: truly talented Dec 24 2011, 06:39 PM

Keep them coming Bev. biggrin.gif

Enjoy your tipple. dance.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 25 2011, 10:35 AM

Daily star

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/226638/Will-Young-I-can-die-happy-/

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WILL YOUNG: I CAN DIE HAPPY

25th December 2011

WILL Young is wrapping up 2011 with another No.1 album and sell-out UK tour in the bag.

But the Jealousy crooner told us that if he'd still be happy if his glittering pop career ended tomorrow.

Speaking exclusively to dailystar.co.uk, he said: "It's been 10 years since Pop Idol.

"If it all stopped tomorrow, I'd feel like I've done my job.

"And that's really cool as I feel like I'm doing enough things in and out of music that make me creatively-fulfilled."

[See more: Will Young album review, Echoes]Will explained: "I'm a mainstream pop artist who's doing mainstream music that I believe in. I'd buy it.

"I'm very proud of where I've got to."


Will had mega-success with his fifth studio album, Echoes

The 32-year-old will be having an even bigger celebration this Christmas thanks to his fifth album, Echoes, going platinum, but he revealed he's still a nervous wreck when he releases a new record.

"Oh my god, the nerves get even worse every time!" he exclaimed.

"I remember asking Annie Lennox if she still gets nervous and she said it gets worse.

"Because you keep having to prove yourself. If you've got nothing to prove, then it's fine."



The crooner said he'd be content if his pop career ended tomorrow

Will will be looking forward to bigger and better things to delight the pop world with in 2012 and said he's finally conquered the demons he battled in the early stages of his career.

"I did hit a massive low," he admitted. "I wanted to stop [at one point], I'd lost my enjoyment in singing.

"People hit a point in pop where they just kind of disappear because they can't cope with it.

"And I could have gone down that route, where I couldn't handle it and [I either had to] do something completely different, or I could get a grip on it and kick on through to the next stage."

[See more: Will Young - 'It's tough at the top']

So what picked him up during the bad times?

"I realised it was quite a good gig," he laughed. "I didn't want to f*ck it up!"

He continued: "I was being a bit of a baby. You can be a bit of a baby when you're famous, people let you get away with it.

"But they shouldn't, because then you just carry on. And people do, they throw hissy fits."

He grinned: "[But] I'm over that, it didn't make for a nice atmosphere."

And Will, who was catapulted to fame on Pop Idol, also had a few words of advice to give to this year's X Factor winners, Little Mix.

"I think the key thing is to work out what you want from anything," he explained.

"If people want to make loads of money and be famous then that's one route to go down, [but] if people want to make really good music then that's another.

"Lots of people say they want one thing, but really they want something else.

"Once I worked out what I wanted to do, it was much easier."

Will Young's fifth studio album, Echoes, is out now.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 25 2011, 10:40 AM

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The Talent Show Story
Sat 7 Jan, 20:30 - 21:30

ITV1
(Documentary)

Season 1, episode 1 / 5
New series. Exploring the history of televised talent contests

New series. Exploring the history of televised talent contests, from the original Opportunity Knocks to today's super-slick shows such as The X Factor. The first edition includes Susan Boyle discussing her 2009 breakthrough on Britain's Got Talent, and examines Will Young defeating Gareth Gates in 2002's Pop Idol, and how the Noughties series Popstars ushered in a new era of programmes. There is also a tribute to former New Faces host Marti Caine and a contribution by ex-judge Nina Myskow. Narrated by Victoria Wood

Posted by: truly talented Dec 25 2011, 11:14 AM

Thanks Sunday.

Something to watch early January. biggrin.gif

Wasn't expecting a new interview today. Just wish he'd stop talking about when his pop career is over. sad.gif Then again I remember him saying something very similar back in 2007 when he was being interviewed for The Vortex & he's still making music 4 years later and the best of his career. tongue.gif biggrin.gif

Posted by: ros Dec 25 2011, 09:33 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Dec 25 2011, 10:35 AM) *
Daily star

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/226638/Will-Young-I-can-die-happy-/


Thanks Sunday, bit of a melodramatic headline but I suppose that's the Star! Certainly plenty of his comments forthcoming these days.

The Talent show thing looks like it will be worth a watch.

Many thanks for all the info you've posted too here Bev, it's hard to keep up with you both! Trust the bevies have been going down well.. biggrin.gif

Posted by: ros Dec 25 2011, 09:54 PM

I must say the Jealousy performance on TOTP was extremely nice. wub.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 25 2011, 10:28 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Dec 25 2011, 09:54 PM) *
I must say the Jealousy performance on TOTP was extremely nice. wub.gif


Yes & how GORGEOUS did he look. wub.gif

Posted by: ros Dec 25 2011, 10:38 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 25 2011, 10:28 PM) *
Yes & how GORGEOUS did he look. wub.gif


Certainly did. cheer.gif Even Peter asked if he had his hair like that for the Palladium!

Posted by: truly talented Dec 26 2011, 09:54 AM

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On 4 Music this morning.
'Jealousy' was No. 18 in their top 50 videos of 2011


Thanks to Roma.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 26 2011, 11:31 PM

End of year list.

auspOp 'Pop Single of the year'
No 5

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The original Pop Idol winner over in the UK and in our humble opinion, still the very best. Will Young always seems to come up with the goods when it comes to producing quality pop records and his 2011 album 'Echoes' was most certainly no exception, brimming with polished dance/pop treasures with interesting, honest and raw lyrics. Lead single 'Jealousy' was a corker.
Combining slick production and beefy beats with Will's extraordinarily tender vocals about a tale of - you guessed it - jealousy; all topped with a clip revolving around trapeze. But who's Will jealous of? The guy or the girl? He leaves us guessing, of course. 'Cause that's just how he rolls.
Emotional, forthright and artistic, 'Jealousy' is pure class from an artist who can do no wrong.
Ladies and gents, it's our No.05 Pop Single Of The Year; Will Young's 'Jealousy'.

http://auspop.blogspot.com/2011/12/best-of-2011-no05.html

Posted by: truly talented Dec 26 2011, 11:39 PM

Thanks Bev. biggrin.gif I've added it to the others. smile.gif

Hope you've had a lovely Christmas.


Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 27 2011, 01:04 AM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 26 2011, 11:39 PM) *
Thanks Bev. biggrin.gif I've added it to the others. smile.gif

Hope you've had a lovely Christmas.


Yes thanks Gill..mad and tiring though! laugh.gif

Another from Trash Lounge.
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Top 25 Pop Albums of 2011

11. Will Young – Echoes
August, chart peak #1
If Will Young could literally never stop making music, that would be great. Echoes is top-notch from start to finish, opening with the incredible ‘Jealousy’ and continuing onwards via the brilliant ‘Come On’, ‘Happy Now’ and ‘Silent Valentine’ to name but a few. Beautifully under-stated and marvellously produced by the likes of Richard X, it shows that even after a decade in the business there is absolutely no sign of the quality dipping or the willingness to take risks fading. WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY, ISN’T THAT RIGHT LADIES AND GENTS.

http://trashlounge.co.uk/2011/12/26/top-25-pop-albums-of-2011/

Posted by: truly talented Dec 27 2011, 08:57 AM

Ooh I like that one. cheer.gif

Posted by: chrysalis Dec 27 2011, 12:19 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Dec 27 2011, 01:04 AM) *
Yes thanks Gill..mad and tiring though! laugh.gif

Another from Trash Lounge.
Top 25 Pop Albums of 2011
QUOTE

11. Will Young – Echoes
August, chart peak #1
If Will Young could literally never stop making music, that would be great. Echoes is top-notch from start to finish, opening with the incredible ‘Jealousy’ and continuing onwards via the brilliant ‘Come On’, ‘Happy Now’ and ‘Silent Valentine’ to name but a few. Beautifully under-stated and marvellously produced by the likes of Richard X, it shows that even after a decade in the business there is absolutely no sign of the quality dipping or the willingness to take risks fading. WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY, ISN’T THAT RIGHT LADIES AND GENTS
.


http://trashlounge.co.uk/2011/12/26/top-25-pop-albums-of-2011/


Thanks for all the great info, but I don't understand the first sentence of the above? Or is it me being idiotic after Christmas? confused.gif

I hope you all had a great Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year celebrations. dance.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 27 2011, 12:38 PM

QUOTE(chrysalis @ Dec 27 2011, 12:19 PM) *
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http://trashlounge.co.uk/2011/12/26/top-25-pop-albums-of-2011/
Thanks for all the great info, but I don't understand the first sentence of the above? Or is it me being idiotic after Christmas? confused.gif

I hope you all had a great Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year celebrations. dance.gif


Bit of a clumsy sentence but I read as as the reviewer wishing Will would go on making music forever.

Posted by: chrysalis Dec 27 2011, 12:47 PM

I've got it now TT - thanks. biggrin.gif As you say a bit of a clumsy sentence, especially when dealing with idiots like me. rolleyes.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: ros Dec 27 2011, 08:46 PM

Channel 4 just ran a Tesco ad for "4 great albums" including Echoes £5 each - others were Beyonce, Matt Cardle and Cher Lloyd..

Posted by: truly talented Dec 27 2011, 09:30 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Dec 27 2011, 08:46 PM) *
Channel 4 just ran a Tesco ad for "4 great albums" including Echoes £5 each - others were Beyonce, Matt Cardle and Cher Lloyd..


Well spotted Ros. biggrin.gif

How will we survive till Sunday if we get no midweek updates? unsure.gif

Posted by: chrysalis Dec 27 2011, 09:39 PM

Question: Why do I always seem to miss the adverts for Will's music? mad.gif

Answer: I suppose it's because I don't watch much TV. rolleyes.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 28 2011, 09:29 AM

Interesting thread, listing all the first week sales for top 5 singles & albums.

http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=124327&st=0&start=0

Jealousy is the highest selling #5 single cheer.gif and would have been top #3 many other weeks.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 28 2011, 10:30 AM

Double post!

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 28 2011, 10:30 AM

That's great Gill! dance.gif jealousy is a fantastic success for Will...he's got another classic to add to his list of must sing on tour songs. biggrin.gif

Some more End of Year charts.

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Will Young – Echoes
Working with Richard X proved to be a wise decision for Young. An album full of songs with subtle dance elements about the darker side of love made echoes a pretty amazing pop album and one of the best of the year.
Best track: Probably still jealousy
http://www.neiljrook.com/ennsense/2011/12/27/best-11-of-2011/

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52. WILL YOUNG – ‘JEALOUSY’
Such beautiful, grown up electropop from Will Young. I’m like a half and half fan of Will (teenage loyalty to Gareth Gates still now leads me to be overly critical of him) but there is absolutely nothing to fault with ‘Jealousy’. Wonderous.
BEST LYRIC: And it feels like jealousy, and it feels like I can’t breathe.

http://oneofthoseipods.com/2011/12/27/the-best-150-songs-of-2011-75-51/

The washed up bit is crap ( what are they on about?) huh.gif but the rest is good. biggrin.gif
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The Top 50 Tracks of the Year : 40 – 31

Another English pop star thought past his prime, 2011 saw former UK Pop Idol Young come back with one of the best songs of his career. Ditching the straight forward balladry of previous efforts for a more electronic sound (clearly this is the in thing this season with washed up UK pop stars. See also – Melanie C) he relaunched himself with this beautifully sung trip-pop number. Bonus points for coupling it with the most gloriously homoerotic video clip this side of Adam Rickett..
http://glennyfromtheblock.com/2011/12/28/the-glenny-guide-to-the-top-50-tracks-of-the-year-40-31/

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Exclusive: The Best Music Videos Of 2011

13. “Come On” by Will Young

http://www.musicallstars.com/?p=6494

Posted by: truly talented Dec 28 2011, 10:42 AM

Thanks for the latest end of year charts Bev. smile.gif First mention of Come On.

Echoes is also Amazon's 23rd (20th taking out eps & compilations) selling album of 2011. cheer.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 28 2011, 11:52 AM

Thanks Gill! dance.gif
I don't think Will's appeared on so many end of year lists before! tongue.gif

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It's Pop's top 50 singles of 2011

It's that time of the year again! You know, that moment when every person on the internet feels the need to tell the world about the songs/movies/books/whatever they liked during the year and list them. Well I'm one of them.

#7 Will Young - Jealousy
The definition of classy pop by an artist at the top of his game. Breathtaking!
Other tracks worthy of your attention: Hearts On Fire, I Just Want A Lover, Silent Valentine, The Way I See

http://itspop.blogspot.com/2011/12/its-pops-top-50-singles-of-2011.html

Can you tell i'm a tad bored today? laugh.gif

Posted by: truly talented Dec 28 2011, 12:00 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Dec 28 2011, 11:52 AM) *
Thanks Gill! dance.gif
I don't think Will's appeared on so many end of year lists before! tongue.gif

http://itspop.blogspot.com/2011/12/its-pops-top-50-singles-of-2011.html

Can you tell i'm a tad bored today? laugh.gif


Keep them coming Bev. You're keeping me entertained. dance.gif

Posted by: Sunday Dec 29 2011, 02:29 PM

Popjustice love it laugh.gif

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Will Young released his best-ever album in August this year. But that was not the month's only world-shaking event, as this chat will examine.


The London riots happened.

How did they make you feel?
Frightened.

Leona Lewis called the people involved "hoodrats". Do you think demonising them helps or hinders the situation?
No, no. I wrote an article about it. I'm very intelligent you see and I wrote an article.

Was it one of your 'Question Time' moments?
Yes, where I stutter and use words like 'Dickensian'.

The “positively Dickensian” moment was amazing.
Sometimes I use words I don't understand and it just stops people. But no, going back to your original question, it's not good because it tars everyone with the same brush and we all get a bit Daily Mail about it. 'Burn 'em, burn 'em all' and so on.

It was interesting to see, for example on Twitter where one's timeline is usually quite liberal and anti-Daily Mail in sentiment or whatever, that for about 24 or 48 hours a surprising number of people did get quite 'put them on an island and shoot them' about it. And it was interesting to see how people behave when something starts to impact on their own lives.
That's so true actually. It's a sad state of affairs but it's so true. Does liberalism go hand in hand with the bourgeoisie? Everyone did go a bit Daily Mail. I do stuff with Catch 22 and we do loads of stuff with kids all over the country and they're amazing. They just need to be guided. No wonder they're so messed up when you have a system that takes away any form of relating to each other and you have television that basically tells you, 'become famous, it will make you happy'. And it doesn't.

If people went looting in HMV would you be more offended if they did or didn't loot your album?
(Laughs) I'd be more offended if they didn't. I'd be well pissed off.


BBC Magazines sold the Radio Times to a different publisher for £12 million.

Who's in charge of the Christmas edition of the Radio Times in your household?
Oh. Do people still have Radio Times now we're in the era of the internet?

It's still a big seller.
Well then it would be my Mum, I think. For a family Christmas. In my own house it's just me, so it would be me! Me or the dog. Or maybe the dog would take over.

Will you be tragically alone this Christmas, or will you be with family?
(Laughs) I'd probably like to be alone. You know what I mean? I will be with family and then I will be in London sort of on my own and with any friends that are around. Because I think that London is a great place in that period between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. I find myself going to places that I wouldn't go to normally and really enjoying it. Like, I will go to Fortnum & Mason....

And you're not going to occupy it are you, you're just going to have a nice shop there?
I just sort of like wandering around there. I love wandering around town, being in town in that period. Because I think you get to properly see the architecture, do you know what I mean? Which you don't really notice in London, particularly in the middle of town when it's really busy and there are loads of tourists.


Also in August, Paul Daniels was hit in the face with a pizza thrown by the puppet Sooty.

Have you ever had something thrown at your face by a puppet?
Er... No. I had to think about that. I'd like to bring back SM:TV, where popstars used to get slimed. I think it would be good for our egos.

The thing is, SM:TV always seemed to be done in the right spirit it didn't feel like it was about just laughing at the people who were on it. A lot of the TV hosts now would be like 'what shall we get The Saturdays to do, what a bunch of idiots they are'. Whereas Ant & Dec didn't – and still don't - talk down to their audience.
I'd never thought about that, but you're right, that kind of TV was very grown-up but they did respect their audience. It's very different now, where it's much more 'let's catch the popstar out'.

Just to clarify everything on the puppet front, you have not interacted with a puppet?
I've never been struck in the face by a puppet.

Did you see on The X Factor, Olly Murs – the pretender to your hat-wearing popstar crown – performing with the Muppets?
Yes I did.

Did you enjoy it?
I love the Muppets and I've always enjoyed performances with them.


Katy Perry's 'Firework' video won Video of the Year at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Do you think a video in which some fireworks shoot out of a lady's knockers is deserving of that award?
(Laughs) No.

Even if the underlying message is one of empowerment via mammary explosion?
(Laughs) As a feminist myself, I don't really see that empowerment.

As a notorious homosexual, did you feel empowered by 'Born This Way' by Lady Gaga?
Basically when it came on the radio I thought 'she's basically written this song for me'. Amazing. I actually think I shed a tear as I was driving up to Wales. I stopped at a petrol station and I thought 'you know what, I don't care what they think' and I brought some pink bon bons. Normally I would just go for a Wispa.

Do you think an artist needs to be gay to write an anthem for the gays?
No, probably not I think. You need to be a little bit vulnerable I think.

Do you think there needs to be a gay anthem that says 'being gay is fine obviously but some gay people are really annoying'?
(Laughs) I would write that anthem. Well a lot of it is that I know I don't like a lot of things about myself so I'm going to project it onto other people. That's what it would be called. The b-side would just be called 'Gay'.


Also in August a team of British geologists in Australia claimed to have discovered the world's oldest fossils, thought to be 3.4 billion years old.

What do you think people in billions of years could learn from your skeleton if they found it in the ground?
Well, one of my fingers is broken at the top – this is manly - from a rugby match. It's my little finger on the left hand. One of my feet is bigger than the other by half a size. And I've got a wonky jaw. I've got an under-bite or over-bite, which makes me look a bit neanderthal. They'd probably just think they'd found a neanderthal.

That would be really confusing because they'd find a trilby and a cape or whatever you were wearing at the time of your death and think 'this is prehistoric man, but he seems to be wearing the clothes of a modern man'.
So actually, it could be quite a find.

It could set geology billions of years from now back by billions of years because they'd be wondering why there were all these different eras in one person.
It could.


The 68th Venice International Film Festival started, in Venice.

What's your favourite Sylvester Stallone film?
Something about mama on a train.

Mama on a train?
Doesn't he do something with his mum...

Stop Or My Mom Will Shoot?
Is it that one? I like the Rambo scene where he's clearly in a relationship with whatshisname as they're running down the beach in slow motion.

Maybe that could be your next video?
(Laughs) I tried that with 'Switch It On' but it didn't really work did it? I was basically a second rate Robbie Williams. I want to do Care Bears The Movie for my next video. In 3D.


Will Young released the Richard X-produced triumph 'Echoes' in August.

Were you annoyed that everyone seemed so surprised it was good?
No. I'm used to it now. I'm used to people going 'actually I quite like you' and me thinking 'actually f*** off'. It's better to be under-estimated than over-estimated.

Was there a point where people went from over-estimating you to under-estimating you? Did you notice a shift?
Maybe between third and fourth album. That's the way it works. The key is to make good music. Just you wait until the hard rock album comes out.

The flashback bit in your 'Come On' video was one of the year's best pop video moments.
It's so bizarre that moment. The worst thing about it is that I said to the director 'you can't have this bit in the middle where it goes back to me young, it just doesn't work'. Everyone shouted me down.


AC/DC, the unlistenable rock band, launched their own wine in August this year.

Is there an alcohol-based drink you would add your name to?
Erm, snakebite and black.

Was that your drink of choice during your politics degree days?
Yeah, until they banned it. Did it get banned from every university? I don't know. I know it got banned at ours.

Where were you at university? Somewhere half-posh, wasn't it?
It was half-posh, it was Exeter.

How did you get around snakebite and black being banned?
Oh, we moved onto quadruple vodkas and Hooch. (Cackling laugh) Or turbo shandies, which was half a lager - oh hang on, what was it? - half a lager and a shot of vodka.

You need to be careful where you ask for a turbo shandy or you might get a surprise.
We used to go on all-dayers. We used to call them Princess Leias, all-dayers.

When would you start?
Midday. I can't think why people don't like students.

We've been keeping track of your hangovers via Twitter, and it seems like you spend a lot of your time on benders.
'Tis the season to be jolly.

You've been jolly all year!
It's all or nothing. Because I've been on tour, it's three days of being good, then I get a day off. So you know, I get overexcited, and it goes around in that sort of cycle. I'm not hungover today though.

One of your best Twitter escapades this year was when you were quite excited at about 4pm because you were off down to Mulberry for a meeting. And then you were quiet for about twelve hours, until you posted another tweet: 'got drunk, had a kebab'. It went from 'stylish aspirational Will Young', 'to student-in-a-gutter Will Young' in two tweets.
(Laughs) That's the dichotomy of my life basically! The desire to be far more elegant and stylish than I actually am.




Read more: http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5922&Itemid=9#ixzz1hvxjrHY3

Posted by: truly talented Dec 29 2011, 02:32 PM

laugh.gif Thanks Sunday. You beat me to it.

Long may Popjustice's support of Will continue. cheer.gif

Posted by: ros Dec 29 2011, 03:38 PM

Nobody but nobody does these tongue in cheek interviews better than Will! laugh.gif Saw it on twitter while I was out!

Posted by: munchkin Dec 29 2011, 05:10 PM

Wasn't sure where to post this. Just spotted it on Will's Facebook in Photos:


Posted by: truly talented Dec 29 2011, 05:23 PM

QUOTE(munchkin @ Dec 29 2011, 05:10 PM) *
Wasn't sure where to post this. Just spotted it on Will's Facebook in Photos:



Thanks munchkin. Are we thinking Cornwall?

Posted by: munchkin Dec 29 2011, 11:01 PM

I'm not sure - there was no information with it - just that posted in Photos by this person: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bigpeakscom/299357553431466 who seem to be based in Devon.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 30 2011, 12:32 PM

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Will Young thinks he will be a ''strict'' father when he eventually has children because he doesn't love ''screaming kids''.

Will Young thinks he will be a "strict" father.

The 'Come On' singer - who is openly gay - loves children but can't tolerate them being unruly around him.

He said: "I hate noisy kids. I'd be quite a strict dad I think. If we were noisy we were told to shut up. I love kids, don't love screaming kids. If my nephew and niece start screaming, it's bad. Their screams go straight through you."

The 32-year-old pop star also admitted he would love to raise a family of his own, but not in the near future.

I hate noisy kids. I'd be quite a strict dad I think. If we were noisy we were told to shut up. I love kids, don't love screaming kids. If my nephew and niece start screaming, it's bad. Their screams go straight through you.
He recently bought a new puppy and he thinks it will be good practice for him for when he does eventually have a baby.

He exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "Yeah, I do still want kids - I think when I'm in my 40s. At the moment, having the puppy is good practice."

However, Will admits the house training of his new puppy - a three-month-old border terrier named Esme - isn't going well.

He said: "Training her is going really badly. She's still chewing my cashmere and she pooed behind the Christmas tree.

"I was on tour and I just thought, 'Right, that's it, I'm going to get a dog.' I moved house so that was probably the catalyst. It's got a big garden so she can run around. If I didn't have that, I'd be more reluctant because I'd have to go to the park. I love it though, I bring her to work and everyone just calms down, it's brilliant."


http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Will+Young-44080.html

Posted by: truly talented Dec 30 2011, 01:14 PM

Thanks Sunday.

Wonder if we'll keep getting snippets from the Bang interview right up till Will returns from his hols. laugh.gif


Posted by: munchkin Dec 30 2011, 01:16 PM

Thanks Sunday. I think Will needs to go to dog training classes. If he doesn't knock the indoors pooing on the head he'll have a really hard time doing it later. I bet he doesn't scold her when she does it and gives lots of praise when she does it outside. Same with the chewing - he needs to give her something to chew on and distract her with it if she starts to chew other things. You have to be really firm with them.

I Googled Polzeath and noticed that they don't allow dogs on their beach - oops. He'll have to get someone to look after her if he goes there in the summer. http://www.thisisnorthcornwall.com/beaches.html

He was on his way to Wales yesterday:

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emma_995 Emma Cripps
Defs just served will young at work! yfrog.com/kfg5qmgj



Posted by: truly talented Dec 30 2011, 04:02 PM

Thanks for bringing the pic over munchkin. Looks like a change in location for New Year for Will then. smile.gif

Can't see that tweet and pic. Wonder why? unsure.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 30 2011, 06:20 PM

Loved the PJ interview laugh.gif
Thanks for all the latest snippets girls.



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Radio Creme Brulee – Top 10 Songs Of 2011

There is one more full day to go (at least in the part of the world I am currently in) before 2011 comes to its grand end. As I look back at this past year in music, I definitely see a lot of blooming moments but largely, I believe that the output of high-quality pop/rock has been fairly slim. When placed alongside the music of other years in this past decade, the music of 2011 definitely comes across as being largely underwhelming. That being said, the year did have its great musical moments.I chose not to highlight only the songs that were released as official singles but also album tracks that had “radio airplay” written all over them. So without further ado, here are Radio Creme Brulee’s “Top 10 songs of 2011″.


3. Runaway (Will Young)

In general, I have virtually no interest in any artist that has traversed the American Idol/Pop Idol/X Factor route to stardom. For the most part, that stardom is ephemeral and hinges almost entirely around the popularity of the television shows that launch these artists. Pop Idol alumnus Will Young’s career trajectory has been quite predictable. He positioned himself as a balladeer and it seemed to work. 2011 marks the exciting artistic twist of Will Young. It is also the year that made Will Young interesting to us at Radio Creme Brulee. Dance music producer Richard X was handed over the production reins and thus put a strikingly different and upbeat spin on the music of Will Young. “Runaway” is a mid-tempo dance ballad with Will’s smooth vocals floating over a pulsating beat. The song gets more addictive with each listen and really ought to be given an official release as a single. Until then, enjoy it right here:

http://www.radiocremebrulee.com/blog/?p=517

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 30 2011, 07:15 PM

Another end of year charts.

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03. Will Young | Echoes
This is one of the most straight-forward, cohesive, dreamy adult pop albums since Kylie Minogue's Aphrodite was released last year. Minogue’s collection was the dance party, whereas Echoes is the lonely drive home afterwards. Richard X reigns in his visionary production skills to create a subtle and sophisticated synthesized soundscape for Will to croon and belt over. This is easily Will's most focused and personal album, and therefore his best.

http://www.omg-nyc.com/2011/12/omg-nycs-guest-list-of-2011.html

Posted by: truly talented Dec 30 2011, 07:26 PM

Thanks for today's finds Bev. biggrin.gif

So many different opinions on what singles should be released from Echoes.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 30 2011, 10:11 PM

I still want IJWAL as a single but i bet i won't get it tongue.gif

No1 on this list.

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1 Single
Will Young-Jealousy


Even though "Someone Like You" was very moving, Will Young channeled another emotion that is felt more often than heartbreak. The soft disco production by Richard X along with Will's amazing vocals work in favor of the listener, showcasing the pain of unrequited love without the stereotypical drink and dance my pain away dialogue. The video is what gives the song its life. Don't believe me? Watch it!


http://www.whatsthatmusicguy.net/p/best-of-2011-in-music-albums-and-songs.html

Posted by: truly talented Dec 30 2011, 10:43 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Dec 30 2011, 10:11 PM) *
I still want IJWAL as a single but i bet i won't get it tongue.gif

No1 on this list.
http://www.whatsthatmusicguy.net/p/best-of-2011-in-music-albums-and-songs.html


A guy with taste. cheer.gif

Echoes is at #8 too. biggrin.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 31 2011, 12:01 AM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 30 2011, 10:43 PM) *
A guy with taste. cheer.gif

Echoes is at #8 too. biggrin.gif

Yes i saw that dance.gif ..i was going to post it but saw that we already had it in the End of thread biggrin.gif
So happy he's been mentioned by so many..makes me hopeful for a few nods at the Brits..surely he'll be nominated in the Best male again? I'm so hoping he would get a nod for Best album too..wouldn't he be chuffed with that?

Posted by: PurpleSkies Dec 31 2011, 01:37 AM

Not long to wait till we find out - Brit noms are out on 12th Jan (fingers crossed). Will's got just January out.

Posted by: Sunday Dec 31 2011, 11:25 AM

QUOTE(PurpleSkies @ Dec 31 2011, 01:37 AM) *
Not long to wait till we find out - Brit noms are out on 12th Jan (fingers crossed). Will's got just January out.


I hope it leaks sooner than that ( nerves wont take it laugh.gif) the voting was completed before the 16th Dec so the winners are already known, we should start hearing about the acts who will be performing on the night soon.

Posted by: truly talented Dec 31 2011, 11:58 AM

Thanks to Kara.

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Will Young Conquered 2011

Will Young doesn't believe in New Year's Resolutions but compiles a list of the things he wants to achieve every year, and says 2011 was particularly successful.
Will Young has achieved everything he wanted to in 2011.
The 'Come On' hitmaker makes a list of targets at the beginning of each year, and looking back over the last 12 months, he is pleased to have accomplished almost everything.
He said: "I'm a big list maker, so I make a list of stuff I want to do, personally and work wise, and it works because it helps you focus.
"I wanted to do French lessons and I haven't, that was my big thing. And I wanted to do a cooking course, but apart from that, I've done everything else this year.
"I minimise my lists, sometimes I put things on there like 'breathe', so I can tick it off... No, I've achieved everything else I wanted to this year, personally and professionally."
Will has already began compiling his list for 2012 and has set himself a lot of professional targets.
Asked what is on his list for next year, he said: "Cooking course. The French lessons have been a bit sidelined, I was getting a bit too much like a retired person.
"I want to do more dancing, the dance show that I go on and on and on about wanting to do. Some more acting. Possibly a classical record but I don't think I'll have time, depending on other things. And a bit of a travel."
While he makes lists each year, Will insists he doesn't believe in New Year's Resolutions.
He said: "I don't see it as new year, new start, if you're going to do something, do it."


Thank goodness there's no time for the classical album. tongue.gif

Posted by: PurpleSkies Dec 31 2011, 12:07 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Dec 31 2011, 11:58 AM) *
Thank goodness there's no time for the classical album. tongue.gif

Ditto.

Posted by: truly talented Dec 31 2011, 12:45 PM

QUOTE(PurpleSkies @ Dec 31 2011, 12:07 PM) *
Ditto.


I reckon there'll be more than us heaving a sigh of relief. laugh.gif Perhaps this is one those times when his management & label have had to rein him in. laugh.gif

Posted by: ros Dec 31 2011, 05:53 PM

Looks like Will has done pretty well in the Popjustice readers poll 2011:

http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5928&Itemid=9

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Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 31 2011, 06:04 PM


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Will Young – Echoes: A very late entry in the race (mid-December). Britain’s Will Young is not well-known in the U.S. I remember him from Mrs. Henderson Presents. Thanks to my friend Drew, I now have a fourth album I am obsessed with this year. Echoes is sexy, soulful, fall in love kind of music. Will’s voice begs to be heard over and over again. Best track from Echoes: I Just Want a Lover.
http://thereelcharlie.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/charlies-best-of-2011/

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6. Will Young – Echoes
Will Young has come so far from his Pop Idol days that he is barely recognisable from his early recordings. Having taken time to return to tread the boards, Will Young’s “Echoes” is an understated Richard X soulful dance influenced effort that easily walks over his past efforts. Will Young is back and better than ever.

http://the-kaje.com/2011/12/31/the-kajes-top-20-album-2011/

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 31 2011, 06:55 PM

Edit..Snap Ros! LOL..brilliant isnt it?? He did so well...chuffed! biggrin.gif
Really enjoyed reading the lists this year.. laugh.gif the whole poll is a fun read.
http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5928&Itemid=9

Posted by: ros Dec 31 2011, 07:13 PM

Thanks for bringing it all across Bev and all the other good stuff you're posting Bev! biggrin.gif I know now how to copy links on my iPad but copying paragraphs seems to be beyond me so far.

He's done brilliantly!

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Dec 31 2011, 07:51 PM

I got rid of it all cause i didn't see you had already posted the link Ros. laugh.gif here it is again.

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Right then. Thousands of you voted. We did some adding up which took even longer than usual for some reason. We put our addings-up in order. And here is what we came up with.

BEST SINGLE

2. Will Young - Jealousy

BEST ALBUM

3. Will Young - Echoes

BEST COMEBACK

1. Will Young

BEST COVER VERSION

10. Will Young - Running Up That Hill

LEAST CONTROVERSIAL POPSTAR

10. Will Young

BEST POPSTAR TWITTER USER

3. Will Young

BEST POP VIDEO

7. Will Young - Come On

THE END OF THE WORLD
We told you that the world was about to explode and that the one escape pod only had two seats. We told you that a man had to go in one seat and a woman had to go in the other, and that between them they would be responsible for the future of the human race. Here's who you picked

5. Will Young

http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5928&Itemid=9

Posted by: ros Dec 31 2011, 07:57 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Dec 31 2011, 07:51 PM) *
I got rid of it all cause i didn't see you had already posted the link Ros. laugh.gif here it is again.
http://www.popjustice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5928&Itemid=9


Oops, sorry - didn't mean to cause you twice the work!

Posted by: truly talented Dec 31 2011, 08:21 PM

Thanks Ros and Bev.

Didn't he do well, especially as it tends to be dominated by fans of female artists. cheer.gif

Ps. When you work out how to copy paragraphs let me know Ros. laugh.gif

Posted by: LUNAGIRL Jan 1 2012, 01:47 AM

I know I don't post much girls but I'd like to say at the beginning of this new year that I appreciate all your work. The snippets and reviews make for great reading.

THANK YOU ALL AND A HAPPY HEALTHY AND WILL FILLED YEAR TO YOU ALL!! cheer.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 1 2012, 09:53 AM

QUOTE(LUNAGIRL @ Jan 1 2012, 01:47 AM) *
I know I don't post much girls but I'd like to say at the beginning of this new year that I appreciate all your work. The snippets and reviews make for great reading.

THANK YOU ALL AND A HAPPY HEALTHY AND WILL FILLED YEAR TO YOU ALL!! cheer.gif


Glad to have your company Lesley.

Wishing you and everyone else who visits our lovely forum a very happy new year. cheer.gif

Ooh and we can say Will will be back this month dance.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 1 2012, 12:45 PM

Happy new year everyone! biggrin.gif

The Middle Eight.

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Best 2011: Top Songs
Will Young Come On UK
Will did much of Echoes with the songwriters also known as Kish Mauve. This track was actually released by them, but he wisely chose to re-record it with Richard X. It's a truly perfect single. For those who know it, the rarer Beatless Version is actually my favorite because if amplifies the flawless vocal.
http://xolondon.blogspot.com/2011/12/best-2011-top-songs.html

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These are for real the top 11 of '11
It's New Years Eve and in a few short hours no one will care about 2011 anymore, and instead will be looking ahead to the gloriousness/apocalypse that is sure to come in 2012. So we'll save you the big into and instead get right to the good stuff.

Here are the best singles from 2011:
3. Will Young - Jealousy
2011 was the year that Will Young reminded everyone why he is amazing. The "Kelly Clarkson of the UK" (he won the first ever Pop Idol tv show, even before American Idol existed...so really Kelly is the US Will Young but whatever) has really been going pretty strong since his first single back in 2002, but to be quite honest it could have gone either way for him after his greatest hits package. His first few singles were guaranteed success thanks to winning Idol, and then the flurry of press coverage when he came out cemented his status as a bona-fide media darling. Right about that time he proved he had the songwriting and vocal chops to be the real deal, and then...well, he just got kinda quiet for a while after releasing his retrospective. Diminishing chart returns on each of his tracks meant 'Jealousy' was released at a time when Young hadn't even appeared in the top 20 of the singles countdown in 3 years (though, to be fair, his albums consistently have been top 10 smashes). As the lead single of Will's fifth studio record, hopes were high. But they were all exceeded when this glittering synth gem gave us all a taste of Young's new, electro-chill direction. The Guardian said it best when it described the track as "stately." 'Jealousy' is a respectable, honorable, mature earworm of a song. And it's got some killer remixes to boot. Chart peak: UK - #5

http://scopitonesaturday.blogspot.com/2011/12/these-are-for-real-top-11-of-11.html

Saw this tweet from the US. nice.
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popsublimeJason Roush
My favorite albums of 2011 were: Will Young's "Echoes," Bon Iver's "Bon Iver," and Adele's "21." Pop will reign forever!

Posted by: truly talented Jan 1 2012, 01:04 PM

Thanks Bev.

I'll add those to our very long list. dance.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 1 2012, 01:32 PM

Just been over on PJ..loved the last couple of posts. biggrin.gif

We have their top Albums chart so here is their Singles one. biggrin.gif

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THE YEAR IN REVIEW: THE TOP 50 SINGLES OF 2011

On the back of publishing our Best Pop Albums of 2011, it's now time to deliver our annual Top 50 Singles of 2011. We have to admit that it has taken weeks, if not months of deliberation.

5. Will Young "Jealousy"

No surprise that after featuring at #2 on the Best Pop Albums of 2011 that you find Jealousy, the lead single from Will Young's Echoes, in our top ten singles of the year. The up-tempo track, written by Young and Kish Mauve, produced by Richard X, gave the UK super star yet another top ten hit.

Young's tale of unrequited love is beautiful and heart-breaking as he delivers an outstanding vocal performance alongside Mr X's talented production work. A perfect lead single which paved the way for a great album.

http://www.isitbushweek.com/2011/12/year-in-review-top-50-singles-of-2011.html#!/2011/12/year-in-review-top-50-singles-of-2011.html

Posted by: Sunday Jan 1 2012, 01:42 PM

Thanks Bev biggrin.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 1 2012, 02:09 PM

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Just been over on PJ..loved the last couple of posts.


Thanks for the pointer Bev.

They are so right. Wit & intelligence which Will has in abundance are definitely a rare commodity in a pop artist. It's probably why we get so many interviews.

Posted by: Sunday Jan 1 2012, 02:10 PM

As this one been posted ?

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#4 Echoes by Will Young

Ladies and gentlemen, we are in the presence of the most important Will Young album to date. Am I right or am I just f***ing right? Echoes is the evolution I’ve been waiting for from the serial beige balladeer. This is the future.

Album producer Richard X really was the only man capable of achieving this sophisticated combination of ethereal electro pop with a bittersweet tinge and I’m so glad he did the whole damn thing. Echoes is beautifully consistent from start to finish with this slow burning pace required of introspective albums like this.

Tracks like the stunning lead single ‘Jealousy’ and ‘Hearts On Fire’ are all good places to turn to for “walking pace” standards but no one passing by should go without experiencing the seductive ‘I Just Want A Lover’. Bitches, this is Will Young shedding his trademark cardigan-totting pop for some dark, 70s Castro disco realness. It is properly defining.

Having said that, Echoes is not some demure exhibition of Will Young the closet disco diva. Every track here is rendered with some level of melancholy that I find so appealing. Will really is a master of writing songs from an outsider’s perspective. He has a way of capturing that complicated combination of detachment and attachment in relationships – especially in songs like ’Silent Valentine’. “People comment around us on what a pair we make. It’s been three years or maybe more, feels like a day. Still you make my heart ache… walking away is the hardest thing to do but I must leave. It’s why I’m feeling, you’ll always be my silent valentine,” he sings.

Then there ‘s ‘Lie Next To Me’, which I’m gonna call out as the “sequel” to ‘Leave Right Now’ no one was counting on. “I see you got all that you wanted. You seem so happy this time around… since you went I can get lonely. I’ll spare you all the details. Took something from me, that’s the way it goes. It sent me slightly off the rails,” he confesses.

Moody, introspective yet so quietly stylish - Echoes really is the “glass of wine” kinda companion for your lonely Saturday nights.

Key tracks: ‘Jealousy’, ‘I Just Want A Lover’, ‘Good Things’ and ‘Runaway’.

http://feedlimmy.com/2012/01/02/feed-limmy-albums-of-2011-10-1/

Posted by: truly talented Jan 1 2012, 02:17 PM

Thanks Sunday. biggrin.gif Your fav Good Things with a special mention. Don't think I've ever known an album where almost every track is picked as stand out by different reviewers.

Working with just one producer gives Echoes it's cohesiveness. Will certainly achieved what he set out to do by coming up with something fresh yet is still intrisically Will. As he would say it has honesty.

Really hope he runs with this new vibe but pushes it a bit further with the next album.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 1 2012, 02:20 PM

Ooh I love that one Sunday..bloody brilliant to read!! dance.gif Echoes has been so much more for Will than we could of imagined at the start. heart.gif

QUOTE
Really hope he runs with this new vibe but pushes it a bit further with the next album

Yes i was thinking about this too Gill, he's so clever with his step by step evolution, he knows where he wants to go but doesn't rush there..that's why it continues to work for him i think.

Posted by: LUNAGIRL Jan 1 2012, 04:22 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 1 2012, 02:20 PM) *
Ooh I love that one Sunday..bloody brilliant to read!! dance.gif Echoes has been so much more for Will than we could of imagined at the start. heart.gif

Yes i was thinking about this too Gill, he's so clever with his step by step evolution, he knows where he wants to go but doesn't rush there..that's why it continues to work for him i think.


I third this! More in a similar vein will keep me very happy!

Lesley.x

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 1 2012, 04:50 PM

Ooh.. wub.gif

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DoraBTDora
We did sleb spottin in Wales and we did meet Will Young carryin the prittiest and cutist baby Border you ever did see.

Will's going to end up with a very spoiled Pup. laugh.gif but does make me go mushy to think about him carrying her around on his shoulder. wub.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 1 2012, 05:28 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 1 2012, 04:50 PM) *
Ooh.. wub.gif

Will's going to end up with a very spoiled Pup. laugh.gif but does make me go mushy to think about him carrying her around on his shoulder. wub.gif


He does seem besotted with her. wub.gif

Love this tweet from Mark Franklin.

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@MarkFranklin123
Mark Franklin
Brilliant tune x “@angie1976: Playing @will_young31 Jealousy to start the new year. My song and gig of 2011. Shockingly underrated artist.”
7 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone

Posted by: Sunday Jan 1 2012, 05:40 PM

Looks like he as been spotted a lot today


us and @will_young31 today at the beach:) http://t.co/BFY2uxKr


@will_young31 heey! Met you today on the beach your dog is lush #alreadytoldyouthat. Thankyou for the picture xx

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 1 2012, 06:25 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Jan 1 2012, 05:40 PM) *
Looks like he as been spotted a lot today
us and @will_young31 today at the beach:) http://t.co/BFY2uxKr
@will_young31 heey! Met you today on the beach your dog is lush #alreadytoldyouthat. Thankyou for the picture xx

Ahh i love that picture..he seems really relaxed. biggrin.gif he's also been antiques hunting biggrin.gif
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fmblFrancesvB
Just want to say, after encounter in Narberth Antiques Market, that @Will_young31 has excellent taste in dogs.


Posted by: Dianne Jan 1 2012, 06:37 PM

Knew I should have gone on my holidays back home lol Narberth is about 30 miles from where I used to live tongue.gif

lots of lovely beaches around there smile.gif

Love
Di
xxx

Posted by: truly talented Jan 1 2012, 06:52 PM

QUOTE(Dianne @ Jan 1 2012, 06:37 PM) *
Knew I should have gone on my holidays back home lol Narberth is about 30 miles from where I used to live tongue.gif

lots of lovely beaches around there smile.gif

Love
Di
xxx



Good choice for Will to see inthe New Year. wink.gif smile.gif

Posted by: Dianne Jan 1 2012, 06:55 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 1 2012, 06:52 PM) *
Good choice for Will to see inthe New Year. wink.gif smile.gif


I would say a very good choice Gill lol tongue.gif

Love
Di
xxx


Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 1 2012, 07:17 PM

Gorgeous picture wub.gif

QUOTE
WillHolden66William Holden
@will_young31 do you remember meeting me in Polzeath?! http://pic.twitter.com/AohcUWGB

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 1 2012, 08:29 PM

How lovely the tweets have been today.

QUOTE
MarcsicnarFMarc Francis
Had the insanely random pleasure of meeting @will_young31 earlier this afternoon...and his dog. Charming to say the least, Will and the dog.

Will seems to have charmed everyone he met. biggrin.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 2 2012, 12:21 AM


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#9 Will Young Echoes

Although this is his fifth studio release, I wasn’t all that familiar with Will Young until recently. I knew that he won the first season of the British music competition Pop Idol back in 2002, but that was about it. After I saw the totally endearing music video for Come On (posted below) I had to investigate what all the fuss was about and now Echoes (which unfortunately was not released here in the states) ended up with a spot on this list (one of only two males). Besides being beyond adorable, he has an amazing voice and this album really showcases just how talented he is, I’d like to see him break out here soon!

Essential Tracks:
Runaway, Come On, Jealousy

You ain't the only one! laugh.gif
http://www.ezine.es/gossip/2012/01/popbytes-top-ten-favorite-albums-of-2011/

Posted by: truly talented Jan 2 2012, 09:40 AM

Thanks Bev. biggrin.gif

Posted by: PurpleSkies Jan 2 2012, 08:15 PM

Will blurb on the Brit Awards site:

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About Will Young

At the beginning of 2011, Will took up a residency at the 606 jazz club in Chelsea, performing to between 50-100 strong audiences a night. It was just one pit-stop in a series of key events that led to the event of his beautifully personal fifth studio album, Echoes. ‘You have to remember that my first gig was in Wembley Arena,’ he says ‘I’ve had to go backwards in ten years to get to where I want to be.’ The intimacy of these gigs was not about trading down, it was about a subtler shift that has marked Will’s career in the ten years of his triumph; prizing creativity over commerce.

His trajectory has been a fascinatingly new model for pop - implicitly asking the question as to whether the ticker-tape finale of the instant returns of reality-approved pop can equate with art. With Echoes, he may just have answered it.

A long enough time has passed now for Will to contemplate his entrance into the giddy pop stratosphere philosophically. "Half of my brand was created the first time I was on TV. The other half was Leave Right Now."

Echoes is clearly about developing new taste levels for Will. During the making of the record he took a sabbatical to Serbia to watch patiently his investment co-producing a Ralph Fiennes directed and starring film treatment of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus. It helped flex another intellectual and creative muscle for the artist. ‘The story of Coriolanus is amazing. It’s very political, obviously but it’s also Shakespeare’s noisiest play. It has the most stage direction for music. The parallels to now are so weirdly on it - the watering down of the elitism of politics and having to take it to the masses.’ Clearly, Will has started thinking about the bigger picture not just with Echoes.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 3 2012, 10:51 AM

Thanks to Jackie.


QUOTE
SamB_UK SamB
Back at work, easing myself into the new year by doing some research with Will Young

@SamB_UK Lewisham, London
Young Londoner working in fundraising research.

Posted by: munchkin Jan 3 2012, 12:26 PM

Just spotted this nice one on Twitter:

QUOTE
LisaAnneLamrani lisa renilson
@will_young31 pic.twitter.com/ezcTQiMv



Posted by: truly talented Jan 3 2012, 12:30 PM

QUOTE(munchkin @ Jan 3 2012, 12:26 PM) *
Just spotted this nice one on Twitter:


Thanks munchkin.

Looking GORGEOUS and relaxed. wub.gif

I see it's from Glastonbury.

Posted by: munchkin Jan 3 2012, 12:36 PM

Yep. She may have just found him on Twitter, she hasn't made many Tweets.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 3 2012, 04:45 PM

Afternoon. smile.gif no mids then. dry.gif

The Middle Eight again. biggrin.gif

QUOTE
2011:Top Albums
I should note that many of my reviews below were first published in 2011 in the American (print) magazine Instinct.


Will Young Echoes
That lush lipped popstrel Will Young's new album might never be released in the US does not dampen my affection. Ten years into his career (like some grand ol dame of pop!), he remains a class act. Echoes, however, is a game changer of the Madonna meets William Orbit model. In this case, the wunderkind collaborator is another British electro-icon, Richard X. The result is still very much mid-tempo – not quite disco - but the "sonics" are lush and current, with Young’s soaring voice climbing up and down strong melodies. Jealousy is the most elegant hit single this year.

Standout tracks: Jealousy, Come On, Runaway, Good Times, I Just Want A Lover, Losing Myself, and Happy Now

http://xolondon.blogspot.com/2012/01/best-2011-top-albums.html


Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 3 2012, 04:49 PM

SO Essex Mag.. The byline on the front page will no doubt freak out a few people... laugh.gif

QUOTE
Our January celebrity, Will Young
The man has come full circle. Ten years after he won Pop Idol, Will Young has defied Simon Cowell’s predictions, shirked off the ‘manufactured’ tag, accumulated album sales of over six million copies and amassed a £14million fortune. But what of the future? He reveals all exclusively to So magazine.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 3 2012, 05:09 PM

Must admit, althought it's probably sensationalism, I hate reading such a headline. sad.gif

We've had a few similar comments from recents interviews that make me feel a little uneasy.

Want him back, raring to go again on the music scene, telling us how much he enjoys singing. sad.gif


Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 3 2012, 05:43 PM

Anyone who sees that man on stage should never feel uneasy about him leaving it all behind IMO Gill. tongue.gif he has his breaks and then he's back..it's the way it's always been and will always be i suppose.

Posted by: Sunday Jan 3 2012, 06:04 PM

QUOTE
January 3, 2012 | Shaun Kitchener | 0 Comments
Readers’ Awards 2011: The Results

Over 1,000 votes later, and this year’s Readers’ Awards have finally been counted.

I’m not going to lie to you, ladies and gents – you have made some bad decisions. But there are also some fair decisions, some accurate decisions, and some I-wouldn’t-have-thought-so-but-OK-that’s-what-you-get-for-having-a-vote decisions.

At the start of December the five candidates in each category with the most votes were sent through the second and final round, and below are the results…

SINGLE OF THE YEAR

1. Will Young – ‘Jealousy’ (41.5%)
2. Maroon 5 ft Christina Aguilera – ‘Moves Like Jagger’ (28%)
3. Coldplay – ‘Paradise’ (13.3%)
4. One Direction – ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ (12.6%)
5. Cher Lloyd ft Mike Posner – ‘With Ur Love’ (4.9%)

Nearly everybody who voted for ‘With Ur Love’ here (and got her on the shortlist in the first place) also voted for ‘Swagger Jagger’ in the below category, as if to say something along the lines of “OK, yes, Cher made a mistake, OK? SHE MADE A MISTAKE. But you know what? She’s HUMAN. Don’t we all make mistakes? Sometimes? Every once in a little while?”. Or something.

ABSOLUTELY NOT SINGLE OF THE YEAR

1. Cher Lloyd – ‘Swagger Jagger’ (58.3%)
2. Rebecca Black – ‘Friday’ (15.1%)
3. Sak Noel – ‘Loca People’ (12.2%)
4. LMFAO – ‘Sexy And I Know It’ (10.1%)
5. LMFAO – ‘Party Rock Anthem’ (4.3%)

I am personally of the belief that exactly 50% of the shortlisted songs not titled ‘Swagger Jagger’ are worse than actual ‘Swagger Jagger’. But hey, in the grand scheme of horrendous pop music, a shit song’s a shit song, right?



ALBUM OF THE YEAR

1. Adele – 21 (37.1%)
2. Will Young – Echoes (33.6%)
3. Lady GaGa – Born This Way (14.7%)
4. One Direction – Up All Night (9.79%)
5. Coldplay – Mylo Xyloto (4.9%)

This one came DOWN TO THE WIRE, ladies and gents. About three quarters of the people who voted for Will’s album both A) were directed to the poll via a  fan forum, and B) voted for him in every other category he was shortlisted in. So, if we’re looking to the more “impartial” voters for a more accurate reading of what’s popular, I suppose the right album won. Still, all five records are at least of a 4/5 standard.

MOST DISAPPOINTING ALBUM OF 2011

1. Matt Cardle – Letters (59.9%)
2. Pixie Lott – Young Foolish Happy (15.3%)
3. Coldplay – Mylo Xyloto (9.5%)
4. Beyonce – 4 (8.0%)
5. Lady GaGa – Born This Way (7.3%)

Although he got more votes than the other four nominees combined, and I can’t say Letters was anything spectacular, I really will be shocked if everyone who voted for Matt has actually heard the album…

BEST VIDEO

1. Will Young – ‘Jealousy’ (44.9%)
2. Ed Sheeran – ‘Lego House’ (16.7%)
3. One Direction – ‘What Makes You Beautiful’ (15.9%)
4. The Saturdays – ‘All Fired Up’ (12.3%)
5. Coldplay – ‘Paradise’ (10.1%)

Was the One Direction video only considered good because they were in it?

BEST NEWCOMER

1. Jessie J (36.2%)
2. Ed Sheeran (25.4%)
3. One Direction (18.8%)
4. Lawson (10.9%)
5. Emeli Sande (8.7%)

I am only semi-enthused by most of the above.

BEST LYRIC FROM A 2011 SONG

1. “Grab somebody sexy, tell them ‘hey!’” – Pitbull etc, ‘Give Me Everything’ (25.0%)
2. Virtually all of Rebecca Black’s ‘Friday’ (23.2%)
3. “Think of me in the depths of your despair, making home down there cos mine sure won’t be shared” – Adele, ‘Rolling In The Deep’ (22.3%)
4. “They say I’m up and coming like I’m f***ing in an elevator” – Ed Sheeran ‘You Need Me…’ (20.5%)
5. “Fame hooker, prostitute wench” – Lady GaGa, ‘Judas’ (8.9%)

A good showing from everyone except GaGa, there. Though that Ed Sheeran lyric really should have done better…

‘LEAST UGLY’ MALE POPSTAR

1. Will Young (44.6%)
2. Michael Buble (25.2%)
3. Harry Styles (17.3%)
4. Liam Payne (7.9%)
5. Siva Kaneswaran (5.0%)

There you have it, everybody. Liam Payne is less than half as attractive as Harry Styles.

‘LEAST UGLY’ FEMALE POPSTAR

1. Beyonce (43.8%)
2. Rebecca Ferguson (27.0%)
3. Katy Perry (16.8%)
4. Rochelle Wiseman (6.6%)
5. Lana Del Rey (5.8%)

Beyonce: A woman so attractive to men, women and gays that she’s even desirable when about to squeeze a small human out of her vajayjay. Well done, dear.

MOST ATROCIOUS POPSTAR OF 2011

1. Cher Lloyd (40.6%)
2. Justin Bieber (33.6%)
3. Pitbull (16.1%)
4. Example (6.3%)
5. Dev (3.5%)

And so it was that, despite her album being actually rather good, Cher Lloyd is considered vastly, VASTLY more irritating than M.C. (i.e. ‘talks a bit’) Dev. Congratulations, Dev. Also, she didn’t get enough votes in the first round to be shortlisted, but kudos to the person who voted for Jessie J on the grounds that “no-one asked for her, nobody wants her now and everything she does is impossibly excruciating”.

HERO OF THE YEAR

1. Joe McElderry (60.4%)
2. Adele (24.2%)
3. Steps (6.7%)
4. One Direction (4.7%)
5. Cher Lloyd (4.0%)

The amount of Joe McElderry fans from an array of fan forums who tried to vote more than once despite knowing that repeat votes would be automatically discarded really is quite something. Still, for coming back from a terminated record deal and shifting over 100,000 copies of a covers album in a matter of weeks, he is a worthy winner. BUT PLEASE, JOE. BACK TO POP NOW, YEAH?


http://trashlounge.co.uk/2012/01/03/readers-awards-2011-the-results/

Posted by: truly talented Jan 3 2012, 06:19 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 3 2012, 05:43 PM) *
Anyone who sees that man on stage should never feel uneasy about him leaving it all behind IMO Gill. tongue.gif he has his breaks and then he's back..it's the way it's always been and will always be i suppose.


Hope you are right Bev. I think it was hearing him say in a recent interview that touring wasn't his favourite thing to do. Never heard him speak like that before and reminded me of him saying if he wasn't happy he'd walk away.

Once he's had his well deserved break & he's back promoting I'm sure I'll feel less anxious. smile.gif

Thanks for the trashlounge results Sunday. Shame about the fan comments but at least they admit that Echoes is a 4/5 star album.

Posted by: ros Jan 3 2012, 06:23 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 3 2012, 04:49 PM) *
SO Essex Mag.. The byline on the front page will no doubt freak out a few people... laugh.gif


Thought that front page looked familiar. The Brighton version of the mag posted by Sunday a few pages back had a different byline:



Presumably the same interview inside?

See this page for the original interview:

http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=136506&st=160

Posted by: truly talented Jan 3 2012, 06:39 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Jan 3 2012, 06:23 PM) *
Thought that front page looked familiar. The Brighton version of the mag posted by Sunday a few pages back had a different byline:



Presumably the same interview inside?

See this page for the original interview:

http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=136506&st=160


Thanks Ros.

Knowing it's probably just the same interview makes me feel better. smile.gif

Posted by: ros Jan 3 2012, 06:47 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 3 2012, 06:39 PM) *
Thanks Ros.

Knowing it's probably just the same interview makes me feel better. smile.gif


Just found it using an app and it is the same one TT. Thanks for the cover Bev.

Will's ability to give so many interviews amazes me - he's been spouting for months now on all manner of topics and still going strong! Hope he's got plenty more for the promo for March! biggrin.gif

Thanks for the trashlounge results Sunday, nice to see him there whether they think it was a bit contrived or not. He still wouldn't do so well if not for other people than us doing voting.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 3 2012, 07:36 PM

The press do seem to take his interviews and word them slightly differently and reuse them over again don't they? thanks Ros..another rehash then.
Thanks for the trash lounge vote thingy Sunday, i had no clue there was a vote going on. laugh.gif had i known/ i would of voted..isn't that the whole point of these things? can't see a problem myself..it clearly says you could only vote once anyway on the Joe bit. huh.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 4 2012, 09:32 AM

Thanks to Julie (will4me)

QUOTE
THE SUN

Published: Today at 01:37
RAPPER Professor Green has attacked Beeb bosses for knocking back Will Young as a judge on new singing show, The Voice.
The rapper might be an unlikely supporter of the Pop Idol winner but they bonded on Sky Arts' The Jo Whiley Music Show.

We told how Will was fuming after being lined up as a coach but then dropped at the 11th hour.

Instead The Script's Danny O' Donohue — dubbed O'Dono-WHO on Twitter — was picked alongside Jessie J, Tom Jones and Will.I.Am.

Pro Green said: "No one knows who Danny is. That's really s*** that they dumped Will for him.

"He would have been perfect for that job. He really knows what he is talking about when it comes to making music... I liked him."


http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/4037422/Professor-Greens-outrage-at-Will-Young-losing-Voice-Rapper-hits-out-at-the-BBC-for-replacing-Will-Young-as-judge-on-new-show-The-Voice-with-Danny-O-Donohue.html

Posted by: Sunday Jan 4 2012, 11:00 AM

Thanks TT biggrin.gif


This is an interesting tweets


@lucyjfreeman I am standing behind Will Young in the queue for passport control!


Been in SA a matter of hours & have already seen Will Young & 3 baboons!

Posted by: truly talented Jan 4 2012, 11:13 AM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Jan 4 2012, 11:00 AM) *
Thanks TT biggrin.gif
This is an interesting tweets
@lucyjfreeman I am standing behind Will Young in the queue for passport control!
Been in SA a matter of hours & have already seen Will Young & 3 baboons!


Mm I wonder.

Thought he was on holiday but the album is out there the end of the month isn't it. unsure.gif

Posted by: ros Jan 4 2012, 02:13 PM

Makes a change for us to hear of him arriving somewhere as opposed to returning! Bet he'll fit something in re: work if he can.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 4 2012, 04:23 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 4 2012, 11:13 AM) *
Mm I wonder.

Thought he was on holiday but the album is out there the end of the month isn't it. unsure.gif

Yes it is..intriguing! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 4 2012, 08:54 PM

This non story just popped up...im heartend that they keep writing about him though. biggrin.gif

QUOTE
SHAKY START FOR WILL YOUNG’S NEW YEAR


SINGER Will Young has not had the best of starts to 2012.

The aspiring actor, who invested and received a small part in Ralph Fiennes’s version of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus, says his cameo has ended up on the cutting room floor because he “stuck out for all the wrong reasons”.

The Pop Idol winner from 2002 won acclaim for his role in Mrs Henderson Presents, starring Dame Judi Dench and Bob Hoskins, and describes his love of acting “as a world I’m fascinated by”.

Will tells So Magazine that he was presented with an opportunity he couldn’t refuse: investing and starring alongside Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler and Vanessa Redgrave. “I wanted to be a part of this project,” says Will. “I put money in and I’ve a producing credit now.”

However, it didn’t go to plan. “It was a small talking part but they took it out in the end. There were all these acting greats and then Will Young pops up to say a few lines. It just didn’t work. It wasn’t the character, it was me. It just stood out for all the wrong reasons,” says Will.

Will, who is 33 this month, was also due to be one of the judges on the BBC’s new singing show The Voice but learnt he will be replaced by The Script’s Danny O’Donoghue.



Posted by: Sunday Jan 5 2012, 09:38 AM


Sat 14th Jan

9:30pm
What Makes a Masterpiece?
Season 1 Episode 2: Music

BRAND NEW EPISODE
More4




QUOTE
Season 1 Episode 2
Matthew Cain explores the effect of music on the human brain, and learns how many composers are now exploiting science in their work. He examines the ways in which rhythm can bond people and how listening to his favourite tunes changes his heartbeat and skin temperature. Plus, Will Young and Eg White discuss whether song writing is a creative or scientific process

Posted by: truly talented Jan 5 2012, 09:55 AM

Thanks Sunday.

Something else to look forward to. biggrin.gif Haven't we a programme about talent shows and the Matthew Cain interview this weekend?

Posted by: Sunday Jan 5 2012, 09:57 AM

Yes the tv show is on on saturday

QUOTE
The Talent Show Story

Series 1. Episode 1/5: New series. Exploring the history of televised talent contests, from the original Opportunity Knocks to today's super-slick shows such as The X Factor. The first edition includes Susan Boyle discussing her 2009 breakthrough on Britain's Got Talent, and examines Will Young defeating Gareth Gates in 2002's Pop Idol, and how the Noughties series Popstars ushered in a new era of programmes. There is also a tribute to former New Faces host Marti Caine and a contribution by ex-judge Nina Myskow. Narrated by Victoria Wood SUB
Saturday 7th January at 8:30pm on ITV1

Posted by: ros Jan 5 2012, 12:59 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Jan 5 2012, 09:38 AM) *
Sat 14th Jan

9:30pm
What Makes a Masterpiece?
Season 1 Episode 2: Music

BRAND NEW EPISODE
More4


That sounds interesting, thanks Sunday. smile.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 5 2012, 07:46 PM

I found this and the response to it really interesting, The music industry are at times it's own worst enemy and it's quite ridiculous that the record companys makes things so hard for people abroad to get Will's or anyone else's music.

QUOTE
Greed and Stupidity cause the music industry to lose money
Posted by Ron in Maine on January 5, 2012

I was on a web site recently. It was a discussion forum. One forum visitor, replying to a another who was having a particularly difficult struggling with an emotional issue, posted a link to a music video. I was curious so I clicked the link. I was brought to YouTube and a video for a song called “Jealousy” by Will Young. I had no idea who Will Young was, nor had I ever heard that song. I loved it. (See bottom of this posting for the video link.)

After a little research I found out the Will Young was the original “Idol” from the very first year in the U.K. The original version of the show is called “Pop Idol” and when it later came to America, “American Idol”. But Will Young was the very first ever in that franchise to win. And he’s had a VERY successful carreer. I couldn’t believe that even with all that I had never heard of him. I’m not a kid anymore but I try to keep up with what’s going on in the world. So finding the song, and the artist was a pleasant surprise.

I immediately fired up iTunes (as much as I hate iTunes, sometimes that’s just where you have to go) and did a search. A pop up box said he couldn’t be found. I was surprised and a little bummed out. But the pop up box also said that what I was looking for was available on the UK iTunes site. Cool!. So I followed the link to there and found the song. When I tried to purchase it, I was asked for my iTunes account and after typing that in, I was told I couldn’t buy the song because I was in the US and I “wasn’t allowed” to purchase the song. What?! I suddenly remembered this happening to me a year or so ago when I tried to download some other song. At that time I went through the process of setting up and account on the UK iTunes website, made up a UK address and all went well until I put in my credit card number. I was told the credit card number belonged to a USA bank and therefore could not be used. f***ed again. At that time, I gave up, pissed off at how stupid this all was.

But not this time; I wasn’t giving up. I went to Amazon.com and did a search and had the same problem with not being able to purchase it because I was in the US. I was not yet deterred complete. While FREE music download sites like Napster, Limewire and Kazaa are long gone.there are still ways to get free music.

Let me say, first and foremost, that I believe in paying for music. If I could have handed Will Young the $20 for his CD personally, I would have done it gladly. I would have paid him, his record company, a record store, or anybody else to legally purchase this music. HOWEVER, THE MUSIC INDUSTRY ITSELF HAD MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ME TO PURCHASE THE MUSIC I WANTED.

By using a torrent download site I was able to get the entire Will Young CD called “Echoes”. I probably shouldn’t admit that I did it because it’s probably illegal. But I will gladly pay the $20 to whomever should get it, if they can tell me how I can purchase the music without having to fly to the UK to do it.

So, music industry folks, I don’t know if you are dumb, greedy, or both. It seems that one begets the other. But you need to get you act together. I believe that most people are like me. I would gladly pay for ANY AND ALL MUSIC THAT I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE, JUST GIVE ME A WAY TO DO IT. Get your lawyers and your licensing and your greed in check and then people won’t be forced to steal music from the Internet.

Let me tell you something: music is a very personal thing. When a song hits you, it hits you hard and you will do anything to get it just so you can listen to it anytime you want, over and over again. Some music is just like that – you simply must have it. It’s innate. I’ll say it one more time. I WOULD GLADLY PAY FOR THE MUSIC I WANT IF YOU GIVE ME A WAY TO DO IT. And I believe most people out there feel the same way.

By the way, if you are interested in the song I was trying to find, here it is. The dance edit called “Alias Edit” is fantastic, as is the rest of the CD. If you are in the US, good luck. Maybe I should send it out to anyone who want it.

http://noagenda.wordpress.com/2012/01/05/greed-and-stupidity-cause-the-music-industry-to-lose-money/

Posted by: Abbie Jan 5 2012, 08:00 PM

That's a really interesting article Bev, thanks for posting.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 5 2012, 08:33 PM

Thanks Bev.

It doesn't make sense does it.

Posted by: ros Jan 5 2012, 09:17 PM

Ridiculous restrictions I agree. rolleyes.gif Thanks Bev.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 5 2012, 11:42 PM

I wonder if Will went to Wales first to leave Esme with the lady he got her from while he went to Africa? he would need a babysitter and everyone else would surely be at work all day. Random late night thought laugh.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 5 2012, 11:56 PM

What a little bitter man he is still after all this time, Will's win hurts him laugh.gif good laugh.gif

QUOTE
Metro..
Simon Cowell blasts 'obnoxious' Will Young ten years after Pop Idol victory

Simon Cowell can't bring himself to bury the hatchet with Will Young after admitting he still doesn't like the 'obnoxious' singer, a decade on from their famous Pop Idol showdown. Cowell makes his feelings very clear on Saturday night’s ITV1 documentary The Talent Show, which takes a look back at 32-year-old Young’s triumph over Gareth Gates in the 2002 final.
‘I thought he was obnoxious, full of himself,’ said Cowell, reflecting on Young’s backchat during the series.

‘I thought, “This will be interesting. You don’t like me, and I don’t like you”. Nothing’s changed, particularly.’

Cowell is so haunted by Young’s triumph that he can’t handle any reminders of the Jealousy singer’s victory.

‘I felt sick,’ the 52-year-old confessed. ‘That’s how much it affected me.

‘I still, to this day, can’t watch the final back because I was really, really disappointed. I really liked Gareth and wanted him to win.’

Cowell has dug his heels in over the bad feeling between the two and refused to let the spat go after repeated taunts from Young.

Last year, the singer stuck the knife in after it was claimed some of Cowell’s contestants were being auto-tuned. ‘I thought it was outrageous,’ Young said.

‘I thought it was going to be the demise of Cowell. I thought, “Brilliant!”’

Young was also happy to slate the TV baby of his nemesis, and said: ‘It’s no longer a talent show, it’s a soap opera.’

Managed by Cowell’s rival, Simon Fuller, Young panned the longevity of The X Factor flops.

He told Metro last year: ‘Simon Fuller says that he has always managed me like he’s always wanted me being around for ten years.’

http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/886541-simon-cowell-blasts-obnoxious-will-young-ten-years-after-pop-idol-victory

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 6 2012, 12:47 AM

Same Story on DS..love the comments there laugh.gif
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/news/a358646/simon-cowell-i-still-dont-like-will-young.html
Also the Star and lots of other mentions all over twitter too.

Posted by: LUNAGIRL Jan 6 2012, 12:49 AM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 5 2012, 11:56 PM) *
What a little bitter man he is still after all this time, Will's win hurts him laugh.gif good laugh.gif

http://www.metro.co.uk/tv/886541-simon-cowell-blasts-obnoxious-will-young-ten-years-after-pop-idol-victory


Thanks Bev! This goes to prove (if what's printed here is true) that everything we can look back on...example Cowell defending Will on W.Idol was all false really. Same goes for Will, for years he's declared there's no bad feeling between himself and Cowell...that it was all in the past even though they'd never be friends.
Will showed his true feelings on the Jo Whiley Sky Arts show and in another interview admitted that he said the right things to ensure the opportunity of appearing on xfactor to help sell records.

I hope Cowell had nothing to do with ditching Will from The Voice...money talks and is powerful. Not that I was personally bothered about Will not being on the judging panel but hated how much Will was affected by it.

I must be so gullible because I always believed what was said.

Lesley.x

Posted by: munchkin Jan 6 2012, 01:52 AM

I have just been reading that online. I did wonder why Will was so outspoken about Cowell recently. He is not beholding to Cowell any more and obviously doesn't feel the need to pander to him to sell his records - even though it gets a huge audience. And they have seen a downturn in audience last year and XFactor has not gone down at all well in the US tongue.gif

He got the arse because he couldn't manipulate the public into backing his favourite. He hadn't taken into account the fact that people swung their votes towards someone other than his favourite. He tried hard to convince people that Gareth was the runaway winner.The voting stats proved that it was all a big lie. Imo that's why he so wanted a show of his own so he could manipulate to his heart's content.

He hates to lose Bev despite the fact that his 'winners' and people he has backed in the past have all pretty much fallen by the wayside with one or two exceptions who have managed to escape his clutches.

I suspect this will bring all the GG lovers out of the woodwork and onto Twitter in their droves laugh.gif

QUOTE
I hope Cowell had nothing to do with ditching Will from The Voice...money talks and is powerful.
Do you know what Lesley - my husband reckons that someone had it in for him who pulled strings.

Editing to add - I bet Will doesn't appear to give his thoughts on this as Gareth does laugh.gif

QUOTE
Runner-up Gates, who also appears on the show, remembers: 'I just had a block, I thought it had wrecked my chance.'

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2082942/Simon-Cowell-blasts-obnoxious-Will-Young-says-wishes-Gareth-Gates-won-Pop-Idol.html#ixzz1idtHozcW


I actually felt sorry for Gareth, in hindsight, because he had been promised he would win. Whatever happened to "There can only be one winner" - yeah right - not where Scowell was concerned. rolleyes.gif He later made certain Gareth got star billing even perpetuating the story that Gareth was 'the' Pop Idol, that even today some people think Will was the runner-up.

Cowell is just a sore loser who dumps his artists when things don't go to plan.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 6 2012, 10:20 AM

I don't think Cowell has any power over the BBC does he? even i don't believe that and i can be very cynical when it comes to him. Having Will on their show would of given them a lot of Press interest especially now with Cowell spitting the dummy over something that happend ten years ago.. laugh.gif
It's all over the net.. Cowell looks like a twat as usual tongue.gif But yes he did promise Gareth that he would be the bigger star..than he would break him in the US and then two albums in it was see you later Gareth.

Posted by: Sunday Jan 6 2012, 10:55 AM

I did have a giggle when i saw this today laugh.gif

Posted by: ros Jan 6 2012, 11:40 AM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 6 2012, 10:20 AM) *
I don't think Cowell has any power over the BBC does he? even i don't believe that and i can be very cynical when it comes to him. Having Will on their show would of given them a lot of Press interest especially now with Cowell spitting the dummy over something that happend ten years ago.. laugh.gif
It's all over the net.. Cowell looks like a twat as usual tongue.gif But yes he did promise Gareth that he would be the bigger star..than he would break him in the US and then two albums in it was see you later Gareth.


I agree, Simon Cowell doesn't hold the sway he did a few years ago, and this shows his judgment has always been dodgy. As I remember he said in his book that he saw his original attitude to Will winning as a character flaw. I wonder if he hasn't liked Will's more recent comments which have shown more of his true feelings.

The Daily Star paper has this story on page 3 (opposite the day's page 3 "beauty" incidentally rolleyes.gif ) with a bare chested Cowell doing a thumbs up sign and the heading
QUOTE
I HATE WILL!
Then under the pic
QUOTE
Si: He's obnoxious and I wish Gareth had won.
Then there's a smiley pic of Will, saying:
QUOTE
WINNER: Will stood up to Cowell's jibe
biggrin.gif

Makes Cowell look very petty!

Posted by: truly talented Jan 6 2012, 11:45 AM

I'd be more worried if Cowell actually liked Will. Someone honest & full of integrity could never get on with Cowell. He likes people with no backbone who are easily manipulated.

It gives me great pleasure to know Will's long term success still rankles with him. laugh.gif

Has our friend Val crawled out of the woodwork on twitter yet?

Posted by: sajjadali Jan 6 2012, 11:45 AM

Stronger is one of my all time fave Will songs or as i like to call it 'Ode to Cowell'

In the words of Will

''You won first place but you take second best''


and
''It only makes me Stronger
When you say i cant do it
I work that bit harder
when you say its not within my grip
The barriers, i'll break em down
I'll prove myself, i'll stick around
I'll get through all this somehow
Nothings unreachable''

Cannot believe he's still obsessed over Gareth losing! thats sad, i mean he was more of a Westlife boyband type manager then
so Gareth was perfect for him. But 10 years on, after all the talented contestants apart from Will who sing amazingly like Leona Lewis
Alexandra Burke, Susan Boyle etc have gone by, can he honestly hole-heartedly say that Gareth was the best contestant and the most deserving
winner? I loved Nicky and Foxy's blatant bias that they tried hiding - it was obvious they wanted Willl. I even liked how Foxy said after one of Gareths
performances 'You can't really criticise your performance' because he must not have liked it, thats a rarity on talent show final.

Honestly though, Will won because on the 3 songs he more than outsthone and outsang Gareth. It also restored my faith in the British public, they made the
right call they say through the semi-talented teen bopper and realized that the more talented contestant should win, it was a nice surprise i think one of the
best twists to a talent show, everyone sort of wanted it - but didn't think it could happen because of Gareths insane hype, but it was so satisfying. I'm sure Pete
was hinting 'Everyone says they know who is going to win this competition, i say you don't know, it is so close - vote''.

I actually honestly think that Gareth didn't even deserve 2nd place. Zoe and Hayley where much more talented than Gareth and deserved to be higher, i'd have preferre
Zoe coming 2nd i've always said that, and then Hayley 3rd, Gareth 4th, and then Darius afterwards. Gareth wasn't the best singer on that competition, and that was
obvious he's not untalented, he sing better than some boyband members i have seen, but not a patch on Will.

Can you imagine how cringeworthy the Gareth montage on X Factor would be with Cowell's company in charge of producing the show, they'd make it over the top
and do so many bottom 2/judges vote things to get rid of Will. Cowell would of tried anything.

I do think perhaps Cowell has been misinterpreted, i don't think he said that he hates Will - he's praised him a few times on Richard and Judy, he let him be Cheryl's guest
judge, he let him on to do 'Grace' and admitted to Holly on Xtra Factor he was excited to let him on, he seemed to enjoy the preformance, he even when WIll finished rushed
up to clap Will and seemed 'proud'- even on World Idol LMF he praised Will for doing it his way, and for what he even admitted was a great album. I think Cowell may have been
talking about the fact that even today they havent mended paths, maybe he wants Will to start the healing process!?

He must not like that Will stood up to say he wasn't gonna do Suspicious Minds, Will beat his preferred winner, Leave Right Now finished the career of his preferred winner when it
showed the public the comparison between the two.

Cowell tried everything. Gareth got the same winners treatment, not very fair me thinks. There's a point to voting on this show isn't there? I don't think Gareth's fully to blame i mean
he wanted to Win, he got shortcuts and help as he was blatantly bad a few weeks but was still praised,he got good slots everytime.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 6 2012, 11:54 AM

Must agree with you sajjadali. I would have ranked GG a lot lower. Definitely behind Hayley and Jessica and possibly Darius and Korben (we didn't see enough of him to truly judge).

Cowell just makes himself look foolish banging on about Gareth winning in light of both his and Will's subsequent careers.

All the publicity may shift a few more copies of Echoes. cheer.gif

Posted by: ros Jan 6 2012, 12:37 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 6 2012, 11:54 AM) *
Must agree with you sajjadali. I would have ranked GG a lot lower. Definitely behind Hayley and Jessica and possibly Darius and Korben (we didn't see enough of him to truly judge).

Cowell just makes himself look foolish banging on about Gareth winning in light of both his and Will's subsequent careers.

All the publicity may shift a few more copies of Echoes. cheer.gif


My thoughts exactly!

Enjoy your holiday Will, no need for you to be here with stuff keeping you in the headlines anyway! laugh.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 6 2012, 12:40 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Jan 6 2012, 12:37 PM) *
My thoughts exactly!

Enjoy your holiday Will, no need for you to be here with stuff keeping you in the headlines anyway! laugh.gif


Having a positive effect on Amazon & itunes. Thank you Simon. tongue.gif

Posted by: marrb Jan 6 2012, 12:44 PM

What a tool Simon Cowell is, he must really hold long grudges just because Will was not a meek, toadying, puppet.
I hope Echoes continues to climb.If Gareth was so talented why is he not signed to Syco. Simon is just miffed because
the most successful talent show winner was not under his thumb.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 6 2012, 12:55 PM

QUOTE(marrb @ Jan 6 2012, 12:44 PM) *
What a tool Simon Cowell is, he must really hold long grudges just because Will was not a meek, toadying, puppet.
I hope Echoes continues to climb.If Gareth was so talented why is he not signed to Syco. Simon is just miffed because
the most successful talent show winner was not under his thumb.


Exactly. He dropped Mr Gates like a hot potato, along with many others. Alexandra, like Will, has been very wise to get away from Cowell.

Posted by: suggy Jan 6 2012, 01:03 PM

Well this is a shock! ohmy.gif I never realised Cowell disliked Will so much, laugh.gif give the little grey haired man with the bleached teeth wearing the shoe lifts a reality check, no Simon it's not that kind of "cheque".
Will's recently released his 6th platinum selling album which went to number one, your preferred winner who you boldy informed us would "break America" and be as "big as Elvis" was dropped by yourself after his second album flopped, there again you also said Beyonce would never make it, rolleyes.gif you're a very rich man Cowell but who are you going to leave your fortune to? your loved ones? I'm afraid not as you haven't got any have you? I'm sure Battersea dogs home will be ecstatic.

Posted by: Marguerite Jan 6 2012, 01:32 PM

I was reading Steve Brookstein's twitter this morning, now that guy really does hate Cowell laugh.gif anyway, he said that Cowell told him ages ago that he couldn't stand Will Young, then Brookstein went on to say " still wouldn't suprise me if he doesn't try to get Will as a judge on XFactor"

Wouldn't suprise me either, there's no sentiment in business and if Cowell had really thought so much of Gareth, he wouldn't have dropped him like a hot turd the minute sales took a dip.

Posted by: Sunday Jan 6 2012, 04:03 PM

The story is on bbc news on the red button laugh.gif

Posted by: B.P. Jan 6 2012, 04:49 PM

Cowell hates people who are more funny than he is. Couple this with the fact that Will's far more intelligent and quick witted and you arrive at Mr C's attitude rolleyes.gif

Gareth seems like a really nice lad, but it was outrageous how much favour he was shown throughout Pop Idol. After Darius was voted off, I really wanted Will to go on and win. He burried Gareth in the final, the best example being when they compared the two versions of the winners single.

It wouldn't shock me if Mr C was behind Will's exit as a judge, but as has been mentioned, he's just released another platinum selling, number 1 album, so I think he'll probably be just fine anyway Mr C wink.gif

Posted by: Sunday Jan 6 2012, 05:07 PM

Its going to be on the channel 5 news in a few minutes.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 6 2012, 06:04 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Jan 6 2012, 05:07 PM) *
Its going to be on the channel 5 news in a few minutes.



Just set my digibox to record the repeat.

Thanks for your thoughts BP. My mam and dad wanted Gareth to win but like you had to admit Will was in a different league in the final.

One of the main reasons Will is still successful today is because he saw through Cowell from the outset and distanced himself as soon as possible.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 6 2012, 06:44 PM

Damn i missed 5 news! This story is everywhere and it has to be said most comments favour Will and rightly So. biggrin.gif I've seen lots of comments echoing this tweet

QUOTE
DenisOkeeffe00Denis Okeeffe
I see Simon Cowell is slagging off Will Young. Again. Mmm Mr high trousers doesn't like it when his victims/clients don't do what he wants.

I love that people know that Will isn't anyones Yes man. biggrin.gif

Posted by: ros Jan 6 2012, 07:27 PM

Yes it is everywhere and it's amazing how people take it as read that Will is no yes man!

I would have liked to see the Channel 5 piece but for some reason we haven't got Channel 5 +1 with our Vrgin Media package even though we seem to have every other +1 under the sun. sad.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 6 2012, 09:32 PM

Oh how I've enjoyed reading this thread. biggrin.gif

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=96

Posted by: PurpleSkies Jan 6 2012, 09:34 PM

It's quite possible the papers, as per usual, run a more embelished version that what's in the actual show - but at the end of the day it's publicity for the show, Cowel and Will...

Posted by: ros Jan 6 2012, 09:47 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 6 2012, 09:32 PM) *
Oh how I've enjoyed reading this thread. biggrin.gif

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=96


Great to see unfamiliar names sticking up for Will! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 6 2012, 10:13 PM

QUOTE(PurpleSkies @ Jan 6 2012, 09:34 PM) *
It's quite possible the papers, as per usual, run a more embelished version that what's in the actual show - but at the end of the day it's publicity for the show, Cowel and Will...

In the link TT has posted Nicola says he does say it complete with a grimace, she saw the clip on her local news. Good! just underlines to the world what an arse he is. laugh.gif i expect twitter to implode when it airs.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 6 2012, 10:36 PM

[quote name='Sweetwilliamfan' date='Jan 6 2012, 10:13 PM' post='3860447']
In the link TT has posted Nicola says he does say it complete with a grimace, she saw the clip on her local news. Good! just underlines to the world what an arse he is. laugh.gif i expect twitter to implode when it airs.

Me too and I'm so looking forward to it. dance.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 6 2012, 11:12 PM

I must admit to enjoying the whole thing today. tongue.gif ..it really is fantastic to see how many people view Will as a credible artist who doesn't dance to anyone's tune but his own. Ta for that Simon. rotf.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 6 2012, 11:33 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 6 2012, 11:12 PM) *
I must admit to enjoying the whole thing today. tongue.gif ..it really is fantastic to see how many people view Will as a credible artist who doesn't dance to anyone's tune but his own. Ta for that Simon. rotf.gif


Walking to my own beat..........


Posted by: PurpleSkies Jan 6 2012, 11:42 PM

Obnoxious? mad.gif Cowell detests Will because he's everything Will is not! And the fact that he's been successfully managed by Simon Fuller adds fuel to his rage.

Posted by: Abbie Jan 7 2012, 10:49 AM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 7 2012, 12:12 AM) *
I must admit to enjoying the whole thing today. tongue.gif ..it really is fantastic to see how many people view Will as a credible artist who doesn't dance to anyone's tune but his own. Ta for that Simon. rotf.gif


It's great isn't it! Loads of free publicity for Will courtesy of Simon yahoo.gif It's been picked up by loads and loads of news sites smile.gif Will be very interesting to see the programme tonight and the public's reaction to it too.....

Posted by: truly talented Jan 7 2012, 01:02 PM

From this find by Julie (will4me) seems this Talent Show series is a Cowell production.

http://entertainment.stv.tv/showbiz/292561-simon-cowell-blasts-pop-idol-winner-will-young-as-obnoxious/

Must hurt even more that it has given Will such publicity. laugh.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 7 2012, 01:18 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 7 2012, 01:02 PM) *
From this find by Julie (will4me) seems this Talent Show series is a Cowell production.

http://entertainment.stv.tv/showbiz/292561-simon-cowell-blasts-pop-idol-winner-will-young-as-obnoxious/

Must hurtevenmore that it has given Will such publicity. laugh.gif

Oh god laugh.gif ..of course it is! no wonder Will wasn't interviewed! laugh.gif Will is the one person who's voice he can't control.

Has anyone still got that interview from Heat where Simon Mentions Will calling him up in the US to tell him off? i'e been trying to find it.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 7 2012, 01:47 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 7 2012, 01:18 PM) *
Oh god laugh.gif ..of course it is! no wonder Will wasn't interviewed! laugh.gif Will is the one person who's voice he can't control.

Has anyone still got that interview from Heat where Simon Mentions Will calling him up in the US to tell him off? i'e been trying to find it.


Would love to see that again. laugh.gif

Posted by: Abbie Jan 7 2012, 02:11 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 7 2012, 02:02 PM) *
From this find by Julie (will4me) seems this Talent Show series is a Cowell production.

Must hurt even more that it has given Will such publicity. laugh.gif


I found it actually tongue.gif There's another mention of the show being Simon's on h ttp://www.musicrooms.net/rock-and-pop/44346-simon-cowell-says-will-young-is-obnoxious-and-full-of-himself.html (take the gap out at the beginning of the link)

Would make sense if it was true and it was his show.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 7 2012, 02:14 PM

QUOTE(Abbie @ Jan 7 2012, 02:11 PM) *
I found it actually tongue.gif There's another mention of the show being Simon's on h ttp://www.musicrooms.net/rock-and-pop/44346-simon-cowell-says-will-young-is-obnoxious-and-full-of-himself.html (take the gap out at the beginning of the link) Would make sense if it was true and it was his show.


Sorry Abbie.

Thanks for the find. I see the usual synchopants are on the show giving their views.

Posted by: Abbie Jan 7 2012, 02:29 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 7 2012, 03:14 PM) *
Sorry Abbie.

Thanks for the find. I see the usual synchopants are on the show giving their views.


Yes, will be interesting.....

A press release here - h ttp://www.itv.com/presscentre/talentshowstory/week02/default.html says it's produced by Shiver / Thames so doesn't look like Simon's involved in that side.

Posted by: ros Jan 7 2012, 02:47 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 7 2012, 01:18 PM) *
Oh god laugh.gif ..of course it is! no wonder Will wasn't interviewed! laugh.gif Will is the one person who's voice he can't control.

Has anyone still got that interview from Heat where Simon Mentions Will calling him up in the US to tell him off? i'e been trying to find it.


When was that Bev?

I bet Will could think of a million reasons why he should dislike Cowell but he seems to like his dads approach of revenge eaten cold doesn't he?

I'm starting to feel nostalgic already about PI and the anniversary now. Must find some time to look at my cuttings but I have the feeling I never kept the very earliest stuff.

Posted by: Abbie Jan 7 2012, 02:51 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Jan 7 2012, 03:47 PM) *
When was that Bev?

I bet Will could think of a million reasons why he should dislike Cowell but he seems to like his dads approach of revenge eaten cold doesn't he?

I'm starting to feel nostalgic already about PI and the anniversary now. Must find some time to look at my cuttings but I have the feeling I never kept the very earliest stuff.


I'm getting a bit nostalgic too with all this talk of Pop Idol! I have LOTS of clippings but if the article in Heat is a general interview with Simon which it sounds like, I probably wouldn't have kept it. If you've got an approximate year, I could look....

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 7 2012, 04:15 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Jan 7 2012, 02:47 PM) *
When was that Bev?

I bet Will could think of a million reasons why he should dislike Cowell but he seems to like his dads approach of revenge eaten cold doesn't he?

I'm starting to feel nostalgic already about PI and the anniversary now. Must find some time to look at my cuttings but I have the feeling I never kept the very earliest stuff.

It was in Heat years ago..Simon was interviewed and was asked about him favouring Gareth i think..in it he said he regrets they way he treated Will and he respects him now rolleyes.gif and he tells the story that after bad mouthing Will in the US he got a call one morning and it was Will...Will told him off and called him immature for the way he was acting laugh.gif I absolutely LOVE that about Will...he never has mentioned it but the fact it happened, that he did that man to man is something i have always admired him for.
Thanks for checking Ros and Abbie..it was after FC so around 2004/2005 maybe? I wonder if Chris has it..her library of Will related things is vast. biggrin.gif

Posted by: PurpleSkies Jan 7 2012, 05:08 PM

Apparently Pete Waterman is interviewed - I'm curious what he's going to say. But the serie is a Cowel marketing thingy, JLS and OD have interviews in later episodes.

Posted by: ros Jan 7 2012, 05:28 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 7 2012, 04:15 PM) *
It was in Heat years ago..Simon was interviewed and was asked about him favouring Gareth i think..in it he said he regrets they way he treated Will and he respects him now rolleyes.gif and he tells the story that after bad mouthing Will in the US he got a call one morning and it was Will...Will told him off and called him immature for the way he was acting laugh.gif I absolutely LOVE that about Will...he never has mentioned it but the fact it happened, that he did that man to man is something i have always admired him for.
Thanks for checking Ros and Abbie..it was after FC so around 2004/2005 maybe? I wonder if Chris has it..her library of Will related things is vast. biggrin.gif


Thanks Bev, think I can remember that now, not sure if I'd have kept it either but will have a hunt.

Just found a Digital Spy search for Will items goes right back to 2001 but it doesn't look like it's there, though plenty of other memory jerkers:


http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/search/searchselector.php?query=Will+Young&type=1&styp=3&srtt=3&lnpp=100

Posted by: truly talented Jan 7 2012, 05:28 PM

QUOTE(PurpleSkies @ Jan 7 2012, 05:08 PM) *
Apparently Pete Waterman is interviewed - I'm curious what he's going to say. But the serie is a Cowel marketing thingy, JLS and OD have interviews in later episodes.


I've read Gareth Gates will be interviewed too. Surely he ain't going to do his usual bigging up of Cowell after he dropped him.

With Leona's album supposedly out in March I'm sure she'll be well featured.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 7 2012, 06:30 PM

Thanks Ros biggrin.gif
Gill i think it's clear the show will just be another few weeks of free promo for Syco acts..He is between X factor and BGT after all and none of his lot seem to sell well without his connection do they? tongue.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 7 2012, 08:45 PM

Good lord. laugh.gif Their playing Jealousy in the background!

Posted by: Sunday Jan 7 2012, 08:49 PM

Jealousy playing in the background laugh.gif

Posted by: ros Jan 7 2012, 08:49 PM

Jealousy blink.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 7 2012, 08:50 PM

I Know! ohmy.gif i'm shocked! laugh.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 7 2012, 08:54 PM

Danny from Hear'say! ohmy.gif he hasn't aged too well.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 7 2012, 09:32 PM

oh i loved seeing that! that magic moment! wub.gif HA! get stuffed Simon! laugh.gif
Loving twitter at the mo!

Posted by: truly talented Jan 7 2012, 09:38 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Jan 7 2012, 08:49 PM) *
Jealousy playing in the background laugh.gif


I joked on Devoted that Jealousy should be played in the background. laugh.gif

Posted by: Dianne Jan 7 2012, 09:41 PM

God, don't you just want to punch Simon Cowell's lights out pirate.gif What a vile man he is mad.gif

Loved watching Will though biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

Love
Di
xxx

Posted by: ros Jan 7 2012, 09:54 PM

QUOTE(Dianne @ Jan 7 2012, 09:41 PM) *
God, don't you just want to punch Simon Cowell's lights out pirate.gif What a vile man he is mad.gif

Loved watching Will though biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

Love
Di
xxx


You'd have t join a long queue Di. biggrin.gif

Enjoyed the programme, great memories! I thought it was very positive for Will and didn't show Cowell up in a good light. No doubt when they get to XF it will be a different story. rolleyes.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 7 2012, 09:58 PM

I think SC showed himself right up tonight and i loved it. laugh.gif
Now what i want is for Simon Fuller to do a celebration of ten years of the idol franchise for february that's shown in every country that had an idol show with Will as the star...nice. tongue.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 7 2012, 10:16 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 7 2012, 09:58 PM) *
I think SC showed himself right up tonight and i loved it. laugh.gif
Now what i want is for Simon Fuller to do a celebration of ten years of the idol franchise for february that's shown in every country that had an idol show with Will as the star...nice. tongue.gif


That would make brilliant viewing. smile.gif

Posted by: ros Jan 7 2012, 10:32 PM

Just watched again.

Aww loved the end with Gareth saying Will was a worthy winner straight after Cowell said his piece about his disappointment and a lovely slow motion of Will beaming on the shoulders of Darius. wub.gif

Yes Bev, a Fuller special would be good! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 7 2012, 10:41 PM

I just watched it again too..notice the first thing he says about Gareth..''I knew we had a great story here'' that sums it all up for him doesn't it?..a story is better than actual talent to him that's why he invents so many.
Talking of which i hear 1 Direction were apparently in a car crash? next it will be a shooting...thats how it goes doesn't it? rolleyes.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 7 2012, 10:56 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 7 2012, 10:41 PM) *
I just watched it again too..notice the first thing he says about Gareth..''I knew we had a great story here'' that sums it all up for him doesn't it?..a story is better than actual talent to him that's why he invents so many.
Talking of which i hear 1 Direction were apparently in a car crash? next it will be a shooting...thats how it goes doesn't it? rolleyes.gif


I don't know how any of Cowell's puppets have survived laugh.gif

Think the best one was the near drowning of the dwarf at shayne's video shoot. laugh.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 7 2012, 11:06 PM

Yes that one was a classic Gill laugh.gif

I just saw these tweets from two showbiz guys in South Africa...is Crew a club there ? unsure.gif

QUOTE
ap1pelAP du Plessis
@claymorar So @will_young31 is in Crew dude. Didn't want to take a pic with me and @nudevander - come down and find him!
QUOTE

claymorarClayton Morar
@ap1pel seriously? u are kidding me?

QUOTE
ap1pelAP du Plessis
@claymorar No I'm not! He's still here! Come quick!

Posted by: truly talented Jan 7 2012, 11:16 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 7 2012, 11:06 PM) *
Yes that one was a classic Gill laugh.gif

I just saw these tweets from two showbiz guys in South Africa...is Crew a club there ? unsure.gif


Could be. What time is it there? The guys are from Capetown.

Editing to say it's 1.16 am there so probably is in a club.

Posted by: Sunday Jan 7 2012, 11:20 PM

This news is being passed around.

QUOTE
Will Young is in Crew. Just though you guys should know.
QUOTE
@mohamedlatib Jaysus. Please grab his ass for me.


QUOTE
@_darlingclaire_ I did and I hugged him and he said I'm so adorable. No lies
QUOTE
"@mohamedlatib: Will Young is in Crew. Just though you guys should know." --» Believe it or not but I am jealous! I ♥ him!




Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 7 2012, 11:26 PM

I'm rubbish with Times zones Gill laugh.gif i think he must be in a cluband causing quite a stir!
laugh.gif

QUOTE

@mohamedlatibMo.
Will Young is in Crew. Just though you guys should know.
QUOTE
likijaneLa'eeqah Jane
"@mohamedlatib: Will Young is in Crew. Just though you guys should know." --» Believe it or not but I am jealous! I ♥ him!

QUOTE

_darlingclaire_Claire
@mohamedlatib Jaysus. Please grab his ass for me.
QUOTE

@mohamedlatibMo.
@_darlingclaire_ I did and I hugged him and he said I'm so adorable. No lies. Day. Made.


QUOTE
@_darlingclaire_Claire
@mohamedlatib Babe - my day was made by just KNOWING that. If I were you I'd have fainted.



Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 7 2012, 11:46 PM

We have a picture. biggrin.gif it's very dark though, but it's fab to see him! wub.gif

QUOTE
basilmcqueenBasil McQueen
Me + Will young@ crew http://lockerz.com/s/172564375

QUOTE
vusanimVusani Mlilo
Okay i just spotted Will Young at a local bar and the guy looks "sick" (-) #WTF

Remember 'sick' like that doesn't mean ILL before anyone has a fit. tongue.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 7 2012, 11:55 PM

Well..they all seem to know our unknown abroad UK based singer don't they? laugh.gif

QUOTE
DJLOYDloyiso mdebuka
Behave! RT @vusanim: Okay i just spotted Will Young at a local bar and the guy looks "sick" (-) #WTF
QUOTE

@vusanimVusani Mlilo
Duude!! Cant promise Lol “@DJLOYD: Behave! RT @vusanim: Okay i just spotted Will Young at a local bar and the guy looks "sick" (-) #WTF”

Oh..i hope being so well known all over there doesn't cramp his style too much..poor guy laugh.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 8 2012, 12:38 AM

The Independant

QUOTE
How We Met: Matthew Cain & Will Young
'It went horribly wrong: he thought I was over the top, I thought he was haughty'


Matthew Cain, 35

After a 10-year career as a documentary-maker, Cain moved in front of the camera as culture editor at Channel 4. He has just completed the series 'What Makes a Masterpiece?', which airs in January. He lives in north London.

We didn't like each other when we first met. It was at the South Bank Show Awards in about 2004. I was producing and he was booked to perform. We met because I sat him on my table as I was a fan and wanted to get to know him – but it all went horribly wrong. He thought I was over the top; I thought he was haughty.

A few years after that I got to thinking he'd be a great subject for a documentary, and approached his record company. I thought he was interesting as although he was the first musician to come through a reality TV show, he didn't fit the mould – he was too clever, too posh and gay.

The idea was that I would follow him round for six months with a hand-held camera. I remember the first day of filming, afterwards I said to my assistant, "He's really difficult, this is going to be a nightmare." I didn't realise at the time Will had also gone straight to his assistant and said, "I've got to get out of this."

Looking back I don't understand how we could have got off on such a wrong foot because we absolutely love each other. What I like is that we have a whole range of experiences together. We can have really intelligent conversations and we can have idle banter.

He's also really emotionally intelligent. When I started my new job stepping in front of the camera for the first time, it also went horribly wrong and my confidence was destroyed. I phoned Will, who was doing something glamorous like lying by a pool in LA, and he talked me through it. Afterwards I was raring to go.

I always tell Will I'm a huge fan but he never believes me. I say to him, "Sing to me, William, sing to me," but he never does. I always end up singing to him, doing songs from the Evita soundtrack. Sometimes, begrudgingly, he joins in.

I call Will my sister. When you are gay, growing up as an outsider, I think your friends come to mean more to you.

I'd dearly love to see him meet his prince, fall in love and settle down. He says the same about me. He has promised to sing at my wedding, if I ever find the right man. I'll hold him to that.

Will Young, 32

After winning the inaugural series of 'Pop Idol' in 2002, Young has gone on to have numerous hit singles and three UK number-one albums. He has more recently branched out into acting; his TV credits include 'Skins' and 'Bedlam'. He lives in east London.

I didn't like Matt much at first. We met at an awards show – I think he was on our table or was helping with our table or something. He was quite loud, all, "Hi darling, how are you," and I was like, "Oh my god, who is this person?"

A few years later he said he wanted to do a South Bank Show programme about me. He asked a few times, but I was very wary, because it was him. But eventually I agreed and the first time we properly met was when we started actually filming. He came to my dressing-room and kept asking questions. I think I said something like, "When I'm on stage I still feel shit about myself," and he was like, "Why, darling, why?" He was so probing; I thought I'd made a terrible mistake.

But he actually came into my life at a great time – I'd just become a lot happier. I'd written an album coming out of a relationship and was enjoying work. We spent six months doing the documentary and because we were spending so much time together, because he wouldn't get off my back, we became closer. When it was finished, I remember thinking now it's over, will we remain friends? We just carried on as before. We started going to the theatre and talking a lot on the phone. Weirdly, having thought that we were so different to begin with, we discovered we were actually quite similar.

At the end of last year I became an executive producer on the Coriolanus film. I asked Matt if he would do a documentary on it. So we went to Serbia together and the whole thing was hysterical. I remember being there with Ralph Fiennes, obviously an amazing man, and there were me and Matt and I'd be there sticking my finger through my jeans and pretending it was my knob – just really the most immature thing – on the set of this very powerful movie that I was investing in. We just made each other laugh the whole time.

I don't think it's weird Matt's a fan. Maybe it was when we first met, but it's not like he's writing me letters or stealing my underwear. He's so supportive of me.

He's a great communicator and a very good listener. He may also be one of the cleverest people I know. You could easily underestimate him as he's very sparky and friendly. But he knows everything about everything. It's really annoying.

The Will Young album 'Echoes' is out now on RCA. 'What Makes a Masterpiece?' airs on More4 at 9pm on 14 and 21 January

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/how-we-met-matthew-cain--will-young-6284845.html

Posted by: truly talented Jan 8 2012, 10:12 AM

Thanks for The Independent article Bev. I always thought that maybe Will had moved to Hackney to be near Matt but I see he lives in north London. Revealing why he always refers to Will as his sister.

Feel the need to watch The Southbank documentary.

Posted by: LUNAGIRL Jan 8 2012, 01:27 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 8 2012, 10:12 AM) *
Thanks for The Independent article Bev. I always thought that maybe Will had moved to Hackney to be near Matt but I see he lives in north London. Revealing why he always refers to Will as his sister.

Feel the need to watch The Southbank documentary.


Interesting article thanks Bev!
I had only just watched the S.B docu' last night Gill after watching a tiny bit of Matt Cains' programme on More 4. I love it!

Lesley.x

Posted by: truly talented Jan 8 2012, 02:10 PM

QUOTE(LUNAGIRL @ Jan 8 2012, 01:27 PM) *
Interesting article thanks Bev!
I had only just watched the S.B docu' last night Gill after watching a tiny bit of Matt Cains' programme on More 4. I love it!

Lesley.x


Me too Lesley. Gives us more insight into the real Will.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 8 2012, 02:25 PM

Just had a look on DS at last nights ratings..

QUOTE
'The Talent Show Story' had 2.4m (exc +1).

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Perhaps they should of repeated A night with Will Young instead. laugh.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 8 2012, 02:51 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 8 2012, 02:25 PM) *
Just had a look on DS at last nights ratings..

laugh.gif
Perhaps they should of repeated A night with Will Young instead. laugh.gif


laugh.gif

Wonder how many will bother to tune in next week?

Posted by: fatmuffin Jan 8 2012, 03:09 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 8 2012, 02:51 PM) *
laugh.gif

Wonder how many will bother to tune in next week?


Now the Will bit is over, not many I shouldn't think biggrin.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 8 2012, 03:14 PM

QUOTE(fatmuffin @ Jan 8 2012, 03:09 PM) *
Now the Will bit is over, not many I shouldn't think biggrin.gif


Well I won't be bothering for one. I could only stomach Cowell for Will.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 8 2012, 11:41 PM

I've seen a few tweets go up..A Night with Will Young is being shown in Scotland tonight. biggrin.gif

Posted by: ros Jan 9 2012, 08:35 AM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 8 2012, 11:41 PM) *
I've seen a few tweets go up..A Night with Will Young is being shown in Scotland tonight. biggrin.gif


There's loads of tweets about it looking this morning! biggrin.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 9 2012, 07:50 PM

Spotted by Julie (will4me)


Looks like it was a very short trip if this tweet is correct:


QUOTE
Yayayayay!! Filming with Will Young on Wednesday in Wigan!! Wooohoo! #excited




Posted by: Sunday Jan 9 2012, 08:38 PM

Thats were i do my grocery shop laugh.gif Its about a couple of miles away.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 9 2012, 08:41 PM

I wonder what he's filming? the new video? huh.gif

It looks like it's gloves off in the US this year..
http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/67234/American-Idol-Blasts-X-Factor-The-Voice-For-Not-Producing-Genuine-Talent
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Posted by: PurpleSkies Jan 9 2012, 08:59 PM

Come On vid on youtube now 511K+.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 9 2012, 09:10 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Jan 9 2012, 08:38 PM) *
Thats were i do my grocery shop laugh.gif Its about a couple of miles away.


Thought it was your neck of the woods. smile.gif

Can't open your link Bev. Maybe he's shooting a cameo for Bedlam. rolleyes.gif

Thanks for the Come On video stats Purple Skies. Lot mor views than I would have thought.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 9 2012, 09:29 PM

Someone on Corrie loves Will. Clips of both Jealousy and Come On played tonight. cheer.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 9 2012, 09:44 PM

I'm surprised he's filming anything to be honest..i thought he was off till the end of the month? do you think he was called back early for work? unsure.gif

Here's a DS link to the article Gill...

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/ustv/s91/american-idol/news/a359056/american-idol-team-blast-the-voice-x-factor-we-produce-stars.html

Posted by: ros Jan 9 2012, 09:57 PM

Just in and nice to see a bit of news after such a quiet day. blink.gif

Hope he's not home already, not enough of a break surely after how hard he's been working. Good for Corrie!

Love that American Idol is back, the real maccoy. laugh.gif Well done them taking a pot shot, I read on a LL thread about her being described as a one and a half hit wonder!

Saw on the applause store site today they are offering tickets for the Voice auditions starting mid January too - looked like they were running for 4 consecutive days from 1.30 each day.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 9 2012, 10:37 PM

Well i suppose the Pop Idol franchise do have a point..they have Will and Kelly and Carrie and Adam...X factor...erm..i would say Alex is the one who has a real chance this year..i hope so anyway..she has so much more going for her than any of the others plus i would love it as she has broken away from Cowell and it would really get up his nose if she made her second album a success! laugh.gif The US voice winner has already flopped..10,000 copies of his albums sold the week of release blink.gif

Posted by: Sunday Jan 10 2012, 07:10 PM

Twitter from an actor

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TOWIE commercial casting today, Bedlam filming tomorrow, Emmerdale Friday (OK, slightly less Glam) ... I feel wanted!!!
QUOTE
I hope I get to properly meet Will Young tomorrow... so I can see that he's really as nice as everyone says smile.gif #Bedlam

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 10 2012, 07:12 PM

I just saw that Sunday..so that's two tweets about this then...Beldam Cameo or is he doing more i wonder? unsure.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 10 2012, 07:15 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 10 2012, 07:12 PM) *
I just saw that Sunday..so that's two tweets about this then...Beldam Cameo or is he doing more i wonder? unsure.gif


I think it will just be a cameo.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 10 2012, 10:00 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 10 2012, 07:15 PM) *
I think it will just be a cameo.

Yes i expect your right Gill..'sigh' nocheer.gif

Posted by: Marguerite Jan 10 2012, 10:06 PM



I wonder if these people just assume he'll be in it because he was in the first series.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 10 2012, 10:31 PM

QUOTE(Marguerite @ Jan 10 2012, 10:06 PM) *
I wonder if these people just assume he'll be in it because he was in the first series.


Possible if they are just extras. They may not be aware of the cast changes. We certainly wouldn't be if we weren't Will fans.

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 10 2012, 10:38 PM

Are we sure he's home? it's all been a bit quite like a normal January when he's away.

Posted by: Marguerite Jan 11 2012, 09:29 AM



Two tweets this morning about him being in Cape Town.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 11 2012, 09:56 AM

QUOTE(Marguerite @ Jan 11 2012, 09:29 AM) *
Two tweets this morning about him being in Cape Town.


Seems you were right Marguerite. There's going to be some disappointed people today.


Posted by: PurpleSkies Jan 11 2012, 04:35 PM

Brit Award Nomination launch is tomorrow, but it seems to me not on TV. Performances from Sande, Ed, and Jessie J will be available to watch on their website only and the nominees list will be put on Twitter.

http://www.brits.co.uk/news/2012/emeli-sande-and-ed-sheeran-to-perform-at-brits-nominations-launch

Posted by: PurpleSkies Jan 11 2012, 04:47 PM

Will's Brit Award videos:
http://www.brits.co.uk/britstv/2003-best-british-breakthrough-will-young
http://www.brits.co.uk/britstv/2005-british-single-will-young

Posted by: Sunday Jan 11 2012, 05:08 PM

They are also announcing who will be performing on the awards night on twitter tomorrow. From 5;30pm

Posted by: Sunday Jan 11 2012, 05:13 PM

QUOTE
Official BRITs Announcement: Britain's biggest music event goes fully digital

Britain's biggest music event goes fully digital

The BRIT Awards unveil new website, app and live Twitter feed

 Plus the chance to blog live from the Awards themselves

Broadcast live on ITV1

For the first time ever, this year’s BRIT Awards with MasterCard will be fully digital allowing audiences at home to enjoy a truly interactive BRITs experience. 

In anticipation of this year’s event, due to be held on February 21st at The O2 Arena, the BRITs’ have made a number of changes to their digital strategy which started with the launch of their brand new website (which can be seen at http://www.brits.co.uk). Fans can watch exclusive online video content from backstage and the red carpet on the night of the Nominations Launch via the website as well as on Facebook, YouTube and photo sharing service Instagram. 

The BRITs new digital strategy will run alongside the exclusive main live broadcast on ITV1 as well as ITV’s extra coverage including ITV2’s Red Carpet one hour show, one hour post BRITs show and exclusive extras on ITV.com and their catch-up services.

Up and coming TV presenter Phil Clifton has been given the job as the official BRIT website presenter.

The official Facebook and Twitter feeds are already up-and-running, giving fans an insight into preparations and allowing them to discuss performances, nominees and gossip as we build up to the event. As the nominations will not be broadcast, the official @BRIT_Awards Twitter feed will be the first place to go to get live, rolling news of the Nominations Launch, with fans discussing the nominations as they happen using the hashtag #britawards. 

The BRITs will also be running a competition on Twitter to find two bloggers to come and live blog from the awards. Entrants need to tweet why they should be chosen to blog at The BRITs in 140 characters or less and use the hashtag #britsblogger. Top entrants will then be contacted with more information. 

In addition, The BRITs are set to launch their first ever iPhone app on Thursday 12th January, as soon as the nominations are announced. The BRIT Award 2012 with MasterCard app, which will be available as a free download from Apple’s App Store, will feature news updates and competitions and will also allow fans to vote directly for the three award categories voted for by the public, namely British Single, British Group and British Breakthrough Act. Mobile users will also be able to view photos from the event and buy their favourite performance directly on iTunes after the show.

Audiences can also make playlists inspired by the nominees as the BRITs have exclusively teamed up with Spotify to feature nominated artist playlists for the first time. The BRITs will also be the first award show in the UK to have high quality video footage available to view on the VEVO platforms at both http://www.vevo.com and VEVO mobile. 

The annual BRITs compilation album will then be released on 13th February, a week before the awards themselves.

Another exciting initiative this year will also see MasterCard celebrate their 14-year partnership with the BRIT Awards by launching their exclusive Priceless Duets competition.  Something For The Fans offers a unique chance for fans to win a Priceless Duet with one of music’s biggest names - http://www.somethingforthefans.co.uk.  

MasterCard has teamed up with this years Critics’ Choice winner Emile Sandé, BRIT winners JLS and Labrinth to offer the chance for their fans to win the opportunity to duet with them in a Priceless TV advert shown on ITV1 on the night of The BRIT Awards 2012 with MasterCard. For details of this very special competition visit the website or fans can enter via the app.

http://www.brits.co.uk
@BRIT_Awards


http://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/dawbell/view/38309/

Posted by: Sunday Jan 11 2012, 05:15 PM

Twitter

From the actor (bedlam)

QUOTE
No Will Young today... but Stacey from Eastenders was there #random

Posted by: truly talented Jan 11 2012, 06:11 PM

Brits anticipation building. Thanks Sunday and PurpleSkies.

Posted by: Marguerite Jan 11 2012, 06:15 PM



I feel very hypocritical about the Brits. In truth, I couldn't give a monkey's toss about the whole fiasco but, I'm a Will fan, and if he's got a chance of winning something, I want him to win it. biggrin.gif


Posted by: PurpleNurples Jan 12 2012, 05:18 PM

I see on Twitter it's already out there that Ed Sheeran has 4 nominations (Gotta be Breakthrough, Male, Single and Album) Jessie has 3 (Female, Breakthrough, SIngle) and Professor Green has been confirmed as nominated for Best Male so hoping Best Male looks like this:

Ed Sheeran
Professor Green
Noel Gallagher
Will

Don't really care about the the fifth but probably James Morrison or Example.

Posted by: PurpleNurples Jan 12 2012, 05:51 PM

BEST MALE:
- Ed Sheeran.
- James Morrison.
- Noel Gallagher.
- James Blake.
- Professor Green.

Absolute travesty. I can't even. f*** The Brits!!

Posted by: finally Jan 12 2012, 06:34 PM

QUOTE(PurpleNurples @ Jan 12 2012, 05:18 PM) *
hoping Best Male looks like this:

Ed Sheeran
Professor Green
Noel Gallagher
Will

Don't really care about the the fifth but probably James Morrison or Example.


Unfortunately it doesn't! mad.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 12 2012, 06:59 PM

Feel absolutely gutted for Will. cry.gif

Haven't you a panto ticket to buy hasso?

Posted by: ros Jan 12 2012, 07:17 PM

I'm gutted too. sad.gif I don't know why I allowed myself to think he would be nominated as my gut instinct lomg before tonight was that he wouldn't be. But then you see the undeserving ones who have been nominated... mad.gif

I dare say Will knows more about the politics than we do though. Please God Will does not go presenting any awards etc this year so the whole fiasco can be given the wide berth it deserves by his fans.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 12 2012, 07:24 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Jan 12 2012, 07:17 PM) *
I'm gutted too. sad.gif I don't know why I allowed myself to think he would be nominated as my gut instinct lomg before tonight was that he wouldn't be. But then you see the undeserving ones who have been nominated... mad.gif

I dare say Will knows more about the politics than we do though. Please God Will does not go presenting any awards etc this year so the whole fiasco can be given the wide berth it deserves by his fans.


Surely he won't be there this year.

Posted by: ros Jan 12 2012, 07:30 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 12 2012, 07:24 PM) *
Surely he won't be there this year.


I really really hope so TT but Will often takes a different route to what I would take! I would spit the dummy out big style but he often seems to have more grace than that.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 12 2012, 07:50 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Jan 12 2012, 07:30 PM) *
I really really hope so TT but Will often takes a different route to what I would take! I would spit the dummy out big style but he often seems to have more grace than that.


I know. I just don't know how he can sit there watching the less talented lauded over him. mad.gif

Posted by: sajjadali Jan 12 2012, 08:14 PM

I am FUMING! blink.gif blink.gif blink.gif blink.gif blink.gif

I mean seriously what the f***! i don't often swear but what a load of nasty bast*rds!

Ed Shreen i can understand
James Blake OK i get it
Noel yeah they Like him whatever
Professor Green can sorta understand

James Morrison i mean WTF!? seriously.

He's not had a great year, sold less than Will, did a duet with Jessie J that went unnoticed.
No.1 album yeah yeah, everyone's got those - Mr Young's got 3 sick2.gif

I'm fuming he's not performing,i'm fuming he cannot win now, and i'm even more f***ing fuming he's not nominated.

Will have to wait wait 2-3 years for Will to do a studio album? and get nominated? and then Robbie williams will be there.

Brits you've never aknowledged him. It was always the public. He had such a huge year at the time of Leave Right Now and he didnt
win and wasn't allowed to perform.
Other artists who are 'cool' and 'in' have semi alright years and are welcomed tothe stage.

Brits oh how you never change.I really thought you'd see Will's talent this year after a great year this year with Echoes and Jealousy.

Posted by: sajjadali Jan 12 2012, 09:15 PM

I've calmed down abit now! Phew, havent felt that angry in a while.

I'm sure he was 6th, and i know no one sat down and said lets not nominate Will this year, it was more of the case
that when ballots where sent out to thousands of members more people ticked those other names. Without anything
personal to James Morrison, i can understand the inclusion of everyone else but him on that least. He was below par
Will hype wise and sales wise, Jealousy was iconic and huge.

The dream would have been Will performing, Best male nom, Best British album (i know a longshot) and British single.

To sum up - a Number 1 album, 400k sold, Jealousy went Top 5, Jealousy No.1 Airplay hit with no end of career insight.

Actually no reality contestants where nominated bar automatic nominations for Olly and One Direction due to high sales of their singles.

Posted by: suggy Jan 12 2012, 09:38 PM

Well at least we don't have to feel upset on the night when Will doesn't win as always, rolleyes.gif we all know he's best male anyway. It's between Ed Sheeran and Noel Gallagher for the award I think with Prof Green a small outside chance. The Brits are garbage now, they were rubbish before but totally laughable now. I wouldn't be surprised if Will goes on the night either and present an award, he'll go for the free booze and goodie bag. laugh.gif

Posted by: finally Jan 13 2012, 09:24 AM

I think Ed Sheeran will win. He is up for best album as well so it seems likely! mellow.gif

I expect Will to go, and have a good drink! wink.gif

Posted by: happiness1 Jan 13 2012, 04:51 PM

http://www.rugbyadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/pop_idol_will_young_meets_a_rugby_pup_idol_for_new_come_one_video_1_3409924#.TxB
McxOq0Ic.twitter

Pop idol Will Young meets a Rugby pup idol for new Come One video


Posted by: suggy Jan 13 2012, 05:27 PM

QUOTE(happiness1 @ Jan 13 2012, 04:51 PM) *
http://www.rugbyadvertiser.co.uk/news/local/pop_idol_will_young_meets_a_rugby_pup_idol_for_new_come_one_video_1_3409924#.TxB
McxOq0Ic.twitter

Pop idol Will Young meets a Rugby pup idol for new Come One video



Thanks happiness, Wills' got a cracking pair of legs and the rest of him ain't bad either. wub.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 13 2012, 05:51 PM

Thanks for the article & pic Avis. smile.gif

Posted by: ros Jan 13 2012, 08:21 PM

There's a Will interview on signal now, listen in!

http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/simon-morykin/total-access/

Posted by: truly talented Jan 13 2012, 08:46 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Jan 13 2012, 08:21 PM) *
There's a Will interview on signal now, listen in!

http://www.signal1.co.uk/on-air/simon-morykin/total-access/


Thanks Ros.

Love hearing him. wub.gif

Posted by: ros Jan 14 2012, 09:59 PM

Lovely to see a bit of Will on Matthew Cain's What Makes A Masterpiece tonight! Anyone else watching?

Posted by: truly talented Jan 14 2012, 11:05 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Jan 14 2012, 09:59 PM) *
Lovely to see a bit of Will on Matthew Cain's What Makes A Masterpiece tonight! Anyone else watching?


I have it recorded to watch.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 14 2012, 11:28 PM

Just cheated and fast forwarded to the Will bit.

How GORGEOUS did he look. wub.gif Where are you munchkin?

Posted by: suggy Jan 15 2012, 12:09 AM

Will looked very handsome tonight, heart.gif is Devoted down for everyone? off to bed now anyway, hope it's nothing serious again.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 15 2012, 10:11 AM

QUOTE(suggy @ Jan 15 2012, 12:09 AM) *
Will looked very handsome tonight, heart.gif is Devoted down for everyone? off to bed now anyway, hope it's nothing serious again.


Maintenance,back this morning suggy.

Posted by: Sunday Jan 15 2012, 11:59 AM

I would love to hear the track they were working on it sounded gorgeous heart.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 15 2012, 12:39 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Jan 15 2012, 11:59 AM) *
I would love to hear the track they were working on it sounded gorgeous heart.gif


Will have to listen back I'm such a shallow fan. laugh.gif

Posted by: Sunday Jan 15 2012, 12:49 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 15 2012, 12:39 PM) *
Will have to listen back I'm such a shallow fan. laugh.gif


Tut Tut nono.gif laugh.gif


Posted by: Sunday Jan 17 2012, 09:13 AM

QUOTE
Will Young “Echoes”: An album overlooked in America
Published January 17, 2012
By guest blogger Sarah Hamilton

2011 had its musical moments and Will Young’s “Echoes” was definitely one of those shining moments. We did not give it its due in terms of an official review on this blog in 2011 but better late than never right?

This album is chilled, understated and delightfully indulgent to listen too.  I like to review albums on a track-by-track basis but this album definitely lends itself to being listened to as a ‘whole’ since it isn’t a typical pop star album wherein four tracks are marked out as singles and the rest serve as nothing more than “filler”.  Check out the track-listing below then please read my conclusions at the end of the article.

Jealousy – This is the album’s lead single and a great choice too. It showcases powerful lyrics and a powerful vocal performance from Will. Its music video is excellent.

Come On – A gentle track on one level but Will’s urgent vocals add another level to this track and it is currently one of my favorites from the album.

Lie Next To Me – Will does a nice play on words here! Actually it’s a sad song about Will seeing an ex and wanting him to just spend some time with him to settle his anxieties. Will’s vocal range is impressive on this track. The way he sings ‘again’ is amazing (you’ll have to listen to see!)  Definite single contender.

I Just Want a Lover – I just need a friend! No don’t be daft it’s not that song!  Sad insecure Will is out the window in this song and in comes dominating, sexual Will!  He sings ‘nothing sentimental, just satisfy me’ in an attempt to get over a heart-break.  Another single possibility.

Runaway – This song is very reminiscent of a Pet Shop Boys track. “West End Girls” springs to mind after the first ten seconds.  Sometimes in this track it sounds like Will is pushing his falsetto to the limit if not a bit too far in places.

Outsider – The word “Haunting” defines this track – and in a good way. Will’s vocals are given a lot of space in this track and he sounds brilliant.

Silent Valentine –This isn’t one of my favorite tracks on the LP but I can imagine a lot of people listening to it around February the 14th! If you listen to the lyrics it conveys a powerful message about telling people that you love them.

Losing Myself – This track takes us in a slightly more up-tempo direction and again is very synth-driven with a 80s vibe that is once again reminiscent of the Pet Shop Boys. I love the little light accents through this track.

Personal Thunder – Wouldn’t this be a great title for an album? This is a song about fighting back and not letting yourself be contained. Unfortunately that drama and strength isn’t quite conveyed in the song.

Hearts on Fire – If the beat behind Will’s vocals were a bit louder on this track it could be a proper dance track. Let’s hope there’s a remix of this at some point. Once again, this to me could be a single with the aforementioned treatment.

Happy Now – No it’s not a Take That cover but in fact it actually shares a lot with it’s title twin from the Progress album especially in the chorus structure and theme of lyrics – nice tune and Will’s voice on this is sublime – a modern ‘Feeling Good.’

Good Things – Sounds like a late 80’s/early 90’s track. Pretty amazing! I would love this to be released as a single but I can’t see the record company going for it – one of my favorites though! Get Will some shoulder pads pronto!

Safe from Harm – Will actually spoke about this track recently and revealed it to be his most personal track on the album.  It discusses keeping yourself safe from negative people by putting immediate distant between them and you.  Sometimes the vocals stray to the edge of Will’s falsetto again but overall it’s another good solid track to bring the album to a close.

Classy, soft, smooth and gentle are all words that can be associated with this album. Richard X has been brought in to great effect as the record producer.  The album feels like a very natural step forward for Will and the electro-pop sound works very well with his vocals.

I would have liked a little more ‘drama’ on some of the tracks achieved either through stronger production or vocals but as I said at the beginning of my review, this album flows through as a whole rather than as a “single driven” album.

I would give the album a very solid 8 out of 10.

Similar to this sound:  Robyn, Pet Shop Boys, George Michael, The Delays, Darren Hayes and Take That’s latest album ‘Progress.’

I hope you’ve enjoyed this introduction to Will Young and that you enjoy exploring his music!

Last, but not least, “Losing Myself” – a fantastic track off this album is getting 4-5 plays a day on Radio Creme Brulee. Launch the online player and listen right away!!!

You might also like:

http://www.radiocremebrulee.com/blog/?p=620



Posted by: suggy Jan 17 2012, 10:25 AM

Thanks for this Sunday, it's a very good review of Echoes and I've always thought that Will should have called his album Personal Thunder too. biggrin.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 17 2012, 11:12 AM

Brilliant find Sunday, from someone who has really listened to the album. biggrin.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 18 2012, 04:43 PM

Thanks to Julie (will4me) for spotting this.

QUOTE
Sending lots of Good Luck vibes 2 all of our @RudeyeAgency dancers @will_young31 's music video casting this evening! #fb #rudeyedanceagency


Liking the sound of this. dance.gif


Posted by: Sunday Jan 18 2012, 05:18 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 18 2012, 04:43 PM) *
Thanks to Julie (will4me) for spotting this.
Liking the sound of this. dance.gif




Oohhh thanks TT and julie w00t.gif


Dancers yahoo.gif thats what i have wanted to see in his videos for ages.

Posted by: ros Jan 18 2012, 05:35 PM

yahoo.gif Some news at last!! Thanks TT!

Posted by: Sunday Jan 18 2012, 06:37 PM

Still excited at the thought of a new video yahoo.gif

Posted by: PurpleSkies Jan 18 2012, 06:42 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 18 2012, 04:43 PM) *
Thanks to Julie (will4me) for spotting this.
Liking the sound of this. dance.gif

Me too. I'm not sure, was there any video with dancers other than Your Game?

Posted by: suggy Jan 18 2012, 11:39 PM

QUOTE(PurpleSkies @ Jan 18 2012, 06:42 PM) *
Me too. I'm not sure, was there any video with dancers other than Your Game?


Light My Fire had a little bit of dancing at the end and Hopes and Fears had a little bit of a dancing workout in it, but Your Game had loads of dancing and it's still his best video to date overall for me. biggrin.gif

Posted by: XFER Jan 19 2012, 03:29 AM

LOL Sorry if this is too silly to ask. But in the Echoes booklet, Will thanks to 'our friend Will Yung'. Is there some humoristic story behind this, or stars aligned so weirdly that in fact, a Will Yung exists? heart.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 19 2012, 09:26 AM

QUOTE(XFER @ Jan 19 2012, 03:29 AM) *
LOL Sorry if this is too silly to ask. But in the Echoes booklet, Will thanks to 'our friend Will Yung'. Is there some humoristic story behind this, or stars aligned so weirdly that in fact, a Will Yung exists? heart.gif


Probably just Will's wacky sense of humor. laugh.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 19 2012, 09:28 AM

I hope he hasn't got his own way on the Morris Dancing theme wacko.gif laugh.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 19 2012, 09:44 AM

Seems he's back from his travels. biggrin.gif

QUOTE
Sharing a starbucks experience with Will Young. He has very nice glasses.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 19 2012, 10:31 AM

Picture evidence. smile.gif


Will Young at Starbucks. #morningbrushwithfame. #clapham http://t.co/LIXrXCcM


Posted by: LUNAGIRL Jan 19 2012, 10:33 AM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 19 2012, 09:28 AM) *
I hope he hasn't got his own way on the Morris Dancing theme wacko.gif laugh.gif


You and me both hun! ohmy.gif

Lesley.x


Posted by: Sunday Jan 19 2012, 12:23 PM

He as just tweeted


QUOTE
Thank you fox for chewing up all 3 of my bin bags and scattering them throughout the garden. A nice welcome home

Posted by: truly talented Jan 19 2012, 12:42 PM

And a follow up laugh.gif



QUOTE
Oh and I've just trodden in your shit too. Thanks for that

Posted by: suggy Jan 19 2012, 01:09 PM

Thanks for all the latest news, biggrin.gif how long is that cardigan/coat Will is wearing? and you know what they say, sh*t for luck. laugh.gif

Posted by: Sunday Jan 19 2012, 01:15 PM

His tweets are so random laugh.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 19 2012, 01:17 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Jan 19 2012, 01:15 PM) *
His tweets are so random laugh.gif


Very much like him. wacko.gif He's mad in the nicest possible way. wub.gif

Posted by: ros Jan 19 2012, 01:41 PM

That much maligned puppy!

I hope that's who he means anyway! laugh.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 19 2012, 01:46 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Jan 19 2012, 01:41 PM) *
That much maligned puppy!

I hope that's who he means anyway! laugh.gif


I think he may have been referring to the foxes Ros, but at least he's had plenty of practice cleaning up puppy poo. laugh.gif

Posted by: ros Jan 19 2012, 03:51 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 19 2012, 01:46 PM) *
I think he may have been referring to the foxes Ros, but at least he's had plenty of practice cleaning up puppy poo. laugh.gif


Hi TT, just read it now I'm home and realised fox wasn't a typo. laugh.gif That will teach me to read my phone more carefully. I am pleased it wasn't her.. biggrin.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 19 2012, 06:16 PM

QUOTE
JAMESINREHAB JAMES INGHAM
On way to a recording of BBC1's new reality contest The Voice. Let's see how Jessie J, Will i.am Tom Jones & Will Young's replacement do....
1 hour ago
laugh.gif

Posted by: munchkin Jan 19 2012, 06:44 PM

That bloke's going to be watched like a hawk laugh.gif

Posted by: ros Jan 19 2012, 06:57 PM

QUOTE(munchkin @ Jan 19 2012, 06:44 PM) *
That bloke's going to be watched like a hawk laugh.gif


And rightly so! biggrin.gif

Thanks TT, I think I saw a few days ago that auditions were taking place from 6.30 last night and tonight.

Posted by: truly talented Jan 19 2012, 08:12 PM

They're loving Come On on Emmerdale. Two nights in a row. smile.gif

Posted by: Sunday Jan 20 2012, 05:02 PM

QUOTE
Well done @DavidRatcliffe_ for getting the #Will Young video - another successful casting to complete a great week here @MassMovementLon

Posted by: truly talented Jan 20 2012, 06:01 PM

Thanks Sunday.

Video must be one of Will's to do's once he's back after his break.

Posted by: Sunday Jan 21 2012, 02:17 PM

Twitter

What's everyone up 2!? Busy @RudeyeAgency including @will_young31 music video rehearsals & choreography being created in Norway! #fb

Posted by: truly talented Jan 21 2012, 05:56 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Jan 21 2012, 02:17 PM) *
Twitter

What's everyone up 2!? Busy @RudeyeAgency including @will_young31 music video rehearsals & choreography being created in Norway! #fb


Mmm why Norway? Down to the director he's working with? unsure.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 21 2012, 07:35 PM

QUOTE
DavidRatcliffe_ David Ratcliffe
What a cracking day I've just had with Mr @will_young31. Happy belated Birthday & see you tomorrow!
2 minutes ago


Looking at his pic I bet Will enjoyed his company too. tongue.gif

Posted by: Sunday Jan 21 2012, 07:48 PM

So hopefully it wont be long until we see the video if they are rehearsing for it now cheer.gif

Posted by: ros Jan 21 2012, 08:17 PM

yahoo.gif Just seen the new tweets, thank goodness for some firm news!

Posted by: shellyf Jan 21 2012, 08:17 PM

Hello biggrin.gif Hope everyone is having a good start to their New Year x

Posted by: ros Jan 21 2012, 08:18 PM

QUOTE(shellyf @ Jan 21 2012, 08:17 PM) *
Hello biggrin.gif Hope everyone is having a good start to their New Year x


Hi shell, nice to see you!!

Posted by: ros Jan 21 2012, 08:29 PM

Frankie singing LRN in the shower with Kirk on celebrity big brother just now! biggrin.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 21 2012, 09:39 PM

QUOTE(ros @ Jan 21 2012, 08:29 PM) *
Frankie singing LRN in the shower with Kirk on celebrity big brother just now! biggrin.gif


Don't watch BB but read about it on twitter.

Happy New year Shelly. biggrin.gif

Posted by: Sunday Jan 23 2012, 12:46 PM

Twitter


QUOTE
I just bumped into Will Young at Paddington. We chatted about trains funnily enough.
QUOTE
@imaguitarist I used to teach his nephew at nursery school smile.gif



QUOTE
He was awkward and twitchy. Some girl came over and wet herself!
QUOTE
I am pretty sure Will Young was tweeting the exact same thing I was after we chatted: http://t.co/j8SL06VG

Posted by: truly talented Jan 23 2012, 01:00 PM

Thanks Sunday.

Wonder where he's off to?

QUOTE
imaguitarist Richard Perkins
@ @NOWBath - He was nervous and twitchy. Polite though. I wasn't going to bother him for a posed photo so just snapped a sneaky one!
7 minutes ago »
QUOTE
@ @NOWBath - Sure was. We chatted about trains before some girl came over and got his to sign her book. He was on a northern bound train

Posted by: truly talented Jan 23 2012, 04:39 PM

Another tweet.

QUOTE
Just seen will young at London bridge
Sent Jan 23, 03:15 PM
From HTC Peep

Posted by: Sunday Jan 24 2012, 12:05 PM

Jealousy is on the Brits album dry.gif


What better way to celebrate The BRIT Awards 2012 with MasterCard than with the official BRIT Awards 2012 compilation album? This year's enormous collection includes 42 tracks from all the nominees - plus a few of last year's greatest pop talents who didn't quite make the nominations shortlist - as well as a very special bonus disc.

http://www.brits.co.uk/news/2012/all-the-details-of-the-brit-awards-2012-album

Posted by: suggy Jan 24 2012, 07:05 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Jan 24 2012, 12:05 PM) *
Jealousy is on the Brits album dry.gif
What better way to celebrate The BRIT Awards 2012 with MasterCard than with the official BRIT Awards 2012 compilation album? This year's enormous collection includes 42 tracks from all the nominees - plus a few of last year's greatest pop talents who didn't quite make the nominations shortlist - as well as a very special bonus disc.

http://www.brits.co.uk/news/2012/all-the-details-of-the-brit-awards-2012-album


How nice of them to notice him, thanks Sunday.

Posted by: ros Jan 24 2012, 07:42 PM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Jan 24 2012, 12:05 PM) *
Jealousy is on the Brits album dry.gif
What better way to celebrate The BRIT Awards 2012 with MasterCard than with the official BRIT Awards 2012 compilation album? This year's enormous collection includes 42 tracks from all the nominees - plus a few of last year's greatest pop talents who didn't quite make the nominations shortlist - as well as a very special bonus disc.

http://www.brits.co.uk/news/2012/all-the-details-of-the-brit-awards-2012-album


Thanks Sunday. I think I'm pleased. biggrin.gif More sales for Echoes hopefully.

And more royalties for Will. smile.gif

Posted by: Sunday Jan 25 2012, 10:17 AM

TV Promo

QUOTE
Music guests across the five weeks will include JLS, Will Young, LMFAO, Tinchy Stryder and Pixie Lott. #letsdance #sportrelief


http://www.sportrelief.com/whats-on/news/lets-dance-line-up-revealed

Posted by: truly talented Jan 25 2012, 10:31 AM

Thanks Sunday. biggrin.gif First of many I hope. dance.gif

I'll start a new 2012 thread.

Posted by: suggy Jan 25 2012, 12:07 PM

Thanks Sunday, that'll be good promo for the single/album. dance.gif

Posted by: ros Jan 25 2012, 12:43 PM

cheer.gif Hopefully near the release date too! Thanks Sunday. biggrin.gif

Posted by: munchkin Jan 25 2012, 01:46 PM

Thanks for that news Sunday, I did wonder if he would be involved with Sport Relief somehow .

Posted by: Sunday Jan 27 2012, 10:42 AM

Sony have just tweeted that echoes is being released in Poland

So thats poland and SA that are releasing echoes on Monday

Information not only for the fans @ will_young31 but for all who love intelligent pop: http://on.fb.me/AkvlQV



QUOTE
WILL YOUNG 'ECHOES'
by Sony Music Poland on Friday, 27 January 2012 at 09:41
WILL YOUNG
‘ECHOES’
PREMIERA 30.01.2012



In good stores from the upcoming weekend. throughout Poland, Monday 30 January. The new album Will Young 'Echoes '. Welcome, really worth. (Translated by Bing)


http://www.facebook.com/sonymusicpoland

Posted by: Marguerite Jan 27 2012, 10:51 AM



I just saw that on Twitter biggrin.gif

Also , I noticed Polish radio in Ealing , West London (huge Polish population there) played Jealousy this morning.


I wonder where else they'll release Echoes. Jealousy gets played a lot on a Portuguese radio station, but I really, really wish they'd release it in the US. Simon Fuller could get him a spot on AI to celebrate 10 years of Idol. biggrin.gif

Posted by: truly talented Jan 27 2012, 11:15 AM

Thanks Sunday.

Like Margueritte, I wonder if there are plans to release Echoes anywhere else.

Posted by: ros Jan 27 2012, 12:39 PM

I'd love to know how they make these decisions. Having some stuff on iTunes in the US but not the most recent stuff puzzles me. It all seems pretty ad hoc.

Posted by: Dianne Jan 28 2012, 06:55 PM

Congratulations on your award Gill, very well deserved yahoo.gif yahoo.gif

Love
Di
xxx

Posted by: truly talented Jan 28 2012, 07:45 PM

QUOTE(Dianne @ Jan 28 2012, 06:55 PM) *
Congratulations on your award Gill, very well deserved yahoo.gif yahoo.gif

Love
Di
xxx


Thanks Di.

Do you like my cup?

Posted by: ros Jan 28 2012, 07:51 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 28 2012, 07:45 PM) *
Thanks Di.

Do you like my cup?



Well done TT. Love your cup! cheer.gif biggrin.gif

Posted by: Dianne Jan 28 2012, 08:03 PM

QUOTE(truly talented @ Jan 28 2012, 07:45 PM) *
Thanks Di.

Do you like my cup?


I love your cup yahoo.gif

Love
Di
xxx

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 30 2012, 06:33 PM

A belated end of year review, just love the analogy for Echoes.

QUOTE
The 11 Greatest Albums Of 2011

As a bit of a forewarning all of the albums on this list are, at the very least, brilliant, otherwise they wouldn’t be on it. They are all worth parting with cash over. And readers, that is music well made. ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR THE LISTED ARTISTS PLEASE.

11. Echoes
Echoes is a strange one. Launched off the back of Jealousy – pause for the amazing…and continue – and a hype of reviews praising Will Young‘s move into dance, it came as quite a shock to many people that Echoes was not a dance album. There are moments to move to, oh yes, but the overall tone of the album is something much quieter, and more demure. Will’s higher range floats ethereally over restrained drum rhythms, deep bass guitars and a sea of synthesizers so subtle that it is sometimes easy to forget they are there at all.

Certain songs emerge from the chilled (though never at ease) vibe to become standouts: the urgent Come On, the somewhat harsh unfiltered acoustic guitar strums on Safe From Harm, and the downright dirty bass of I Just Want A Lover. Unlike many entrants on this list, Echoes does not demand attention. It stands at the bar overlooking the dancefloor, musing a day’s life lived, surveying and dancing inconspicuously to its favourite songs, but remaining out of the limelight – and preferring it that way. But it is an album to pay attention to. The one at the bar you think you might fancy but can’t quite see their face properly (is this metaphor even remotely helpful? Probably not). Those who do pay attention? Will’s knack for addictive melodies and Richard X’s gorgeous production will reward them handsomely.

How Many Songs? 13 Great Songs? 9 Amazing Songs? 5

http://musicandtoast.com/2012/01/25/the-11-greatest-albums-of-2011/

Posted by: truly talented Jan 30 2012, 07:01 PM

Hi Bev hi.gif

Thanks for the review. biggrin.gif

Posted by: Sweetwilliamfan Jan 30 2012, 07:21 PM

So, no Brits nominations this year. Disgusting to say the least..still had he been nominated he might have won..and this is this years trophy huh.gif looks like something you throw a ring over to win a teddy. laugh.gif

Posted by: Abbie Jan 30 2012, 07:43 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 30 2012, 08:21 PM) *
looks like something you throw a ring over to win a teddy. laugh.gif



Love it biggrin.gif so it does

Posted by: suggy Jan 30 2012, 08:14 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 30 2012, 07:21 PM) *
So, no Brits nominations this year. Disgusting to say the least..still had he been nominated he might have won..and this is this years trophy huh.gif looks like something you throw a ring over to win a teddy. laugh.gif


It's very plastic looking isn't it? I must say I thought Vivienne Westwood's design for last years Brit trophy was a lot more pleasing on the eye. smile.gif

Posted by: ros Jan 30 2012, 08:20 PM

QUOTE(Sweetwilliamfan @ Jan 30 2012, 06:33 PM) *
A belated end of year review, just love the analogy for Echoes.
http://musicandtoast.com/2012/01/25/the-11-greatest-albums-of-2011/

Hiya Bev, what a fantastic analogy! Love it! tongue.gif

Posted by: Sunday Feb 1 2012, 09:22 AM


The Graham Norton Show

Fri 10 Feb, 22:35 - 23:20
BBC1
(Comedy)
Season 10, episode 14 / 20
With Judi Dench, Dev Patel and Will Young


The host is joined by Oscar-winning actress Judi Dench and Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel, who talk about their new film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, which is released in cinemas later this month. Music is provided by Will Young, whose most recent album Echoes hit the UK number one spot when it was released in August 2011

Posted by: truly talented Feb 1 2012, 09:25 AM

QUOTE(Sunday @ Feb 1 2012, 09:22 AM) *
The Graham Norton Show

Fri 10 Feb, 22:35 - 23:20
BBC1
(Comedy)
Season 10, episode 14 / 20
With Judi Dench, Dev Patel and Will Young
The host is joined by Oscar-winning actress Judi Dench and Slumdog Millionaire star Dev Patel, who talk about their new film The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, which is released in cinemas later this month. Music is provided by Will Young, whose most recent album Echoes hit the UK number one spot when it was released in August 2011


Thanks Sunday. cheer.gif Judith Dench again. smile.gif

Posted by: LUNAGIRL Feb 1 2012, 09:29 AM

Thanks Sunday I'm chuffed to bits at this news! yahoo.gif

Lesley.x

Posted by: suggy Feb 1 2012, 10:57 AM

Thanks Sunday for such good news dancing.gif I wonder if he'll sing Silent Valentine to promote Echoes? as it's a bit early for Losing Myself, not that it matters much really, it'll be lovely to see him on tv again in 2012. heart.gif

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