I'm not sure about that new 70s look he's got going on!

I agree, it does nothing for him bar make him look way older than he is.

You Only Want Me is what you expect from a Mark Owen single.

He has carved out a very solo sound for himself that differs from Take That.

Mark should release some vinyl formats for the single for his niche solo fans.

Take That’s Mark Owen has signed a brand-new wide-ranging global deal with BMG.

 

The agreement spans from new recordings to the publishing of his future solo works and songs written with Take That.

 

Owen, who as part of Take That sold over 45 million albums alongside a solo career, released his new single You Only Want Me on May 19. The track is the first taster of his first solo record in almost a decade, Land Of Dreams, set for release on September 23 via BMG.

 

Mark Owen said: “I am super excited to sign with BMG, they are a great team full of inspiration and ambition and I can’t wait for the world to hear my new record.”

 

Chris Dempsey, UK Managing Director at YM&U Group, said: “Mark is an artist at the peak of his powers and his new music is incredible. It was important to him that he joined forces with a team who shared his creative vision and passion and in BMG he's definitely done that.”

 

Alistair Norbury, BMG president repertoire & marketing UK, said: “We are delighted to welcome one of Britain’s best-loved artists to BMG, both as a songwriter and recording artist. With a 30-year career behind him, Mark has a unique ability to connect with music fans of every generation. It’s a pleasure to work with him.”

 

You Only Want Me was written by Mark Owen and PureCut/BMG songwriter Will Bloomfield (The Vaccines, Freya Ridings, Tom Grennan, Holly Humberstone) and was produced by Jennifer Decilveo (Miley Cyrus, Marina, Anne-Marie, Demi Lovato).

 

Owen also announced a short UK run of dates, visiting Bristol, Manchester, Glasgow, and London. The Land of Dreams tour kicks off in Bristol on October 16.

 

As part of Take That, Mark Owen won eight BRIT Awards, scored 12 UK No.1 singles, eight UK No.1 albums, sold over 45 million records, and played live to millions of fans around the world.

 

Owen released his first solo album, Green Man, after the band first split in 1996, and, since then, he has released a further four solo albums. His last, 2013’s The Art Of Doing Nothing, was his highest-charting album to date.

Great move for Mark! Wonder what that means for the TT relationship with Polydor

Anyone thinking of going to see him on any of those dates?

 

I went to see him live around the 'How The Mighty Fall' era and he was fantastic. Even chatted to him in the bar afterwards, really lovely guy!

Edited May 31, 20223 yr by Mangø

I'm surprised a label took him on as he isn't known for great sales but I'm very happy it's happened.

Very simple and great video!

 

I like it, you can't help smiling at the video ..

It reminds me of the Shine video.

Id love mark to go all out for this album, multi formats, signings you name it as it could easily get his highest charting album that way, do you think he will go that route?

Edited June 22, 20223 yr by Feel_The_Fever

I would greatly welcome that strategy.

Are You Looking for Billy is out as the next single.

He was fantastic at Isle of Wight last month! A natural showman.

I have watched clips of it on YouTube and I also thought he was great.

Are You Looking For Billy is excellent, the chorus draws you into the song.

Next single 'Magic' is now out.

 

 

Another absolutely solid song, the album is gonna be amazing if these three songs are anything to go by!!

 

I properly stanned his first three albums, he kinda lost me a bit on the fourth one but this is a proper return to form. I also think with the sales climate what it is now, he'll get his highest charting album yet with this.

I like it :)