the video has a very jason donovan late eighties feel to it.

You're right Pete - the video does look a trifle dated. The song's ok though.

Lie to Me getting played on the tour at the least shows he still likes that song which is good, but i think he likes to forget about the album too. In a way it is understandable as at that point he was at a career low in every single aspect and maybe today 12 months 11 days material reminds him of that. That said, i still say that album holds quiet a few excellent tracks that Gary should be more than proud of.

do you mean you think gary will start thinking he is bigger than take that or that he will remember he isnt kath???

Nah he's already said that TT is his main job. On magic the other morning he said that once TT stuff takes shapes, the diary clears, no matter what. This solo album is just an attempt to put the wrongs of his solo career to rest

do you mean you think gary will start thinking he is bigger than take that or that he will remember he isnt kath???

Eh? I didn't say anything about Take That Pete. Although I'm sure the other lads are very grateful that he hasn't forgotten them.

Will Howard bight the bullet this time and push himself, an official solo single release or feature would be lovely. I can never see Jason making a solo attempt in music. I am sure the boys will support Garys solo album, they supported Mark so i cant see why they wont here.

Nah he's already said that TT is his main job. On magic the other morning he said that once TT stuff takes shapes, the diary clears, no matter what. This solo album is just an attempt to put the wrongs of his solo career to rest

I just don't know why he said in interviews in intervening time (and there are many) that he'd never try solo again - one of them may even have been the 'Q' magazine interview (anyway - he definitely said it). I think he has a hell of a lot to thank Simon Cowell for with the X-Factor gig as I doubt he'd have the 3 million twitter followers that he has now (even despite Take That's phenomenal return) without the exposure the show gives him.

 

I do think Gary Barlow's story would make a fabulous TV drama in its own right (the ups, the downs, the ups) but I can't help get the feeling that as much as he says he puts TT first (and I've no doubt he does) he gets some satisfaction knowing that despite all the 'joint writing' claims - to the casual observer - Gary is the 'talented' one and the other three (or four whenever Robbie's not doing anything else) are just there for decoration.

The O2 date sold out in 5 minutes apparently!

He's added a second O2 date

No surprise about the gig, i knew it would sell well which is a great start to this solo era of Garys career.

 

I would in part have to agree with you Kath, X Factor has done a lot for Gary and has provided him with huge exposure which would aid his huge twitter following, it also provided Gary with an opportunity to be seen as Gary Barlow and not Gary from Take That.

 

I totally agree Gary's story would make a fabulous tv drama as in many ways both good and bad he has a remarkable career and i am sure he still has many untold stories to be revealed. I am sure like any of us would he does like that acclaim that falls to him on writing credits regardless of how high or low the input is and there is probably a sense that has fueled this solo project. I believe that Gary may see it from a point of view that he is seen as great songwriter and also seen as part of a massively successful boyband yet as a solo artist none of this acclaim falls to his name and i would believe he wants that perception to be changed. I believe Gary wants to be remembered as successful Gary Barlow and successful member of Take That rather than just been the guy in successful band who writes all the songs.

Absolutely hit the nail on the head Pippa, very good points

It is confirmed Gary is leaving X Factor this year so i believe its a drive to solo promotion in early 2013 with work commencing on Take That also. I personally believe a new Take That album will be on its way this time next year and by then Gary will have achieved a platinum selling top 5 album and 2 top 40 singles.

Edited October 14, 201311 yr by pippa

If he could get a top 5 with Let Me Go and maybe a top 20 with the Elton duet then that'll be great - a top 2 album would be even better!

 

Do we know who he's competing against the week of the single release yet?

If he could get a top 5 with Let Me Go and maybe a top 20 with the Elton duet then that'll be great - a top 2 album would be even better!

 

Do we know who he's competing against the week of the single release yet?

 

Himself. apparently. :) The duet, I should Have Followed You Home, that he did with Agnetha Faltskog on 'A', is due for a single release on Nov 18th.

Edited October 14, 201311 yr by JG1

Himself. apparently. :) The duet, I should Have Followed You Home, that he did with Agnetha Faltskog on 'A', is due for a single release on Nov 18th.

 

I'm glad that it is getting a single release. Strange though that their duet isn't being released in the UK or Germany

can't wait for the new album!! XXX :lol:

Gary's been 'A' playlisted on radio 2

Great that it is A listed, as i said in an earlier post, this campaign is off to a strong start.

So we have a schedule of potential promo yet?

I have seen nothing yet so all going well he has loads lined up.

I notice there is no special edition or deluxe its a straight forward release which makes me think i re-release may also come early next year.

There's a standard 12 track edition and a deluxe 15 track edition