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| 27
March 97: Single Preview in UK |
| For those of you in the UK, the single
'Love Won't Wait' will be previewed on Radio One, 27th
March between 12 - 2pm. I will be bringing you the lyrics as
soon as possible. If you want to listen to UK radio (with more
possiblity of hearing
Gary's new single) here is a couple of links to try...
Radio
One
Capital FM
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| 25
March 97: Gary's Promotional Tour, Japan |
| Gary is now in Japan and will be doing
a radio program today (sorry no more details of what station.
For those of you who have Real Audio
Player then you maybe able to hear Gary's new single being
played on Taiwain Radio being broadcast live over the net
at http://www.icrt.com.tw/.
You will have to listen to the station
for a while though and there is no guarantee they will play
it when you are listening!
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|
22 March 97: Gary's Promotional Tour |
| Gary is rumoured to be visiting Taiwain
at the beginning of April and also Italy around the 12th April.
Please be warned though, that he may
not be making any 'public' appearances.
He will more than likely be doing
magazine interviews, etc etc.
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| 20
March 97: Music Week |
| Confirming what we already knew Music
Week report on Gary's new single and album below:
Barlow's
New 'Love Won't Wait'
RCA is bringing forward the release of Gary Barlow's Open
Road album by two weeks to maximise the impact of the former
Take That star's second single, Love Won't Wait, out in the
UK on April 28.
Marketing director Kristina Kyriacou
says preliminary radio interest in the single has been so
strong internationally that RCA has decided to move the album
release date to May 26. The third single, So Help Me Girl,
is now scheduled for the end of August.
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| 17
March 97: Gary In Japan/Various |
| I've now contacted BMG in London myself
and it is confirmed that Gary is indeed going to be in Japan
for the next two weeks.
Also other news from an CONFIRMED
official source states that the single "Love Won't Wait",
will be released in the UK and Europe and (sorry no mention
regarding the States) on 28th April.
The album still possibly to be named
"Open Road" due out during the week of 28th May (possibly
26th).
Also the single has been sent to radio
stations on 17th March so those of you in the UK listen out
because it could be played ANYTIME.
|
| 15
March 97: Gary In Japan |
| This info comes from the Discussion
List and was posted by Ikuko:
"It is confirmed by BMG Japan that
Gary is coming to Japan late in this month for promotion.
Yeah within 2 weeks!!
He will do a live performance.
But said to say, it's a kind of showcase for the press and
people in the music industry only! Also, his new single 'Love
Won't Wait' is due out on April 9th and his first solo album
is due out on April 23rd here in Japan.
We, Japanese fans can listen to
his album earlier than any other countries, even the UK. Wow!!"
|
| 3
March 97: Gary In Mexico |
| This little snipped from the Mexico
media was sent to me by Berenice.
Former lead vocalist of british
pop group Take That, Gary Barlow, was on a business trip in
Mexico. Seems he came to get some pictures of him taken, expecting
that no-one in Mexico would recognize him, since the That
had no important impact on latinamerican audiences. But there
were some lucky girls who actually met him, asking for autographs
and pictures. Of course, these girls were only, four or five,
and there were no incidents. Mr. Barlow is expected to come
back to Mexico shortly after he releases his new single, "Love
Won't Wait", which was written by Madonna. A lot of success
is predicted for Gary, who seems to have a very good future
in Mexico, and in Latin America as well.
|
| 28
Feb 97: Brits News Continued.... |
| The Sun reports:
"Gary Barlow was astonished to
see a pathetically inaccurate report linking him to a brunette
at the Brits. So who is the mystery woman in the singer's
life?
I can reveal her name is Ying,
assistant to his ex-manager Nigel Martin-Smith and a platonic
pal of all the Take That boys." (And she's also oriental...how
can you mistake her for a brunette eh Daily Mirror!!
....But according to Jayne from
the DL the Mirror infact did print a picture of the 'Brunette'
and it wasn't Ying??Ed.)
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| 27
Feb 97: Single News |
| According to Tiff's Newspage (sorry
Tiff nicked your news!!)
"Gary's next solo single "Love
Won't Wait" written by Madonna is scheduled for release on
April 7th, followed by another single "So Help Me Girl" on
June 9 and followed by (at long last!) the album "Open Road"
on June 16.
The album is being released simultaneously
around the world and there will be a hugh promotional push
so look out for him in your part of the world!! "
|
| 26
Feb 97: Smash Hits |
| Smash Hits reports:
Gary Barlow is still
locked away from the public eye preparing for the release
of his new single. His record company folk were keeping schtum
about when it'll be hitting the shops. "soonish!" was the
only bean they could spill! Let's just hope we recognise the
rarely spied popstrel when he eventually pops up.
|
| 26
Feb 97: The Brits Continued..... |
| Daily Mirror reports:
"Singer Gary Barlow
set tongues wagging when he was spotted holding hands with
a mystery brunette. The star was clearly enchanted by his
ravishing companion as the couple spent ages chatting at the
Hard Rock Cafe.I'm assured everything was innocent, even though
Gary's long-time love, dancer Dawn Andrews 26, was nowhere
to be seen.
"Dawn couldn't make
it to the Brits," said a pal. "Gary holds hands with lots
of people. It doesn't mean a thing. The girl he spoke to was
an old friend."
|
| 25
Feb 97: The Brit Awards |
| Gary attended yesterday's big
bash at Earls Court London for the 1997 Brit Awards, where he
presented an award. He was apparenly looking very tanned and
happy! He presented the award for Best International Newcomer
to Robert Miles (amended!). |
| 10
Feb 97: Manager and Single News |
| Daily Mirror reports:
The 26 year old songwriter
recently signed with Spice Girls manager, Simon Fuller, who
plans to launch him in America. Gary, who lives with dancer
Dawn Andrews scored a number one solo hit with his ballad
'Forever Love' last summer. His second single written by Madonna
is due out in April and he is working on his debut album Open
Road.
|
| 5
Feb 97: Gary's Whereabouts |
| Gary has been in the States the last
couple of weeks believed to have been recording tracks for his
up and coming album and is flying home back to the UK this weekend.
Contrary to what The Sun in the previous news item say, Just
Seventeen magazine quote that Gary's album will be released
simultaneously on 29th April in the UK and the US. Who knows
when it will be released I've given up guessing!! |
| 4
Feb 97: Barlow Will Record Song By Madonna |
| It seems the Sun newspapers are behind
us lot on the net, as they report on Gary's Madonna single as
if it was new news! Here's what they have to say:
"Gary Barlow's career
is finally set to get off the ground - with the help of Madonna.
After months of delays, the former Take That singer will release
a single by the Evita superstar. The up-tempo 'Love Won't
Wait' is due out in April. It will be Gary's first record
for more then six months.
A spokesperson for the
star says: "He is thrilled to be recording a song written
by Madonna. There aren't many bigger stars and he sees it
as an honour." Gary's debut solo single Forever Love hit No1
but he still hasn't had the acclaim he had hoped for. Now
his solo album is being completely reworked on the advice
of his new guru - Arista records boss Clive Davis - and Gary,
26, is in America recording three new tracks.
His spokesperson says:
"There have been delays on the record but Gary is a perfectionist
and wants it to be exactly right. Clive Davis is taking a
strong interest in Gary's career and he suggested the album
needed some new tracks. They are now working together on the
new material." The album is due out in
June."
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| Jan
97: New Single in March |
Smash Hits Magazine reports: Gary is
taking a keen interest in all aspects of his forthcoming album.
Aside from warbling his heart out, he's apparently been twiddling
knobs and pressing buttons in the studio to make sure it all
sounds fab. Local residents have reported scary bleeping noises
shaking the building. Gaz mate, we hope you know what you're
doing!
Gary's new single is due to be released on March 3rd with an
album (Open Road) shortly following on 24th March.....AT LAST!!! |
| 10
Nov 96: Gary and Nigel Part Company! |
| It appears that Gary has now parted
company with manager Nigel Martin-Smith, during the last 6 weeks.
It has been confirmed by Mark Owen, and reported in UK newspapers
and on MTV. Nigel has been with Gary since the beginning of
Take That in 1991 and looked set to lead him into his solo career.
But all that has changed now and I will bring you more news
as it comes in. As for Gary's album, well apparently he just
isn't happy with the finished result, and has started again
from scratch, but it is still rumoured to be released in the
new year (fingers crossed). |
| 10
Nov 96: Gary lights up the Cheshire skies! |
| Gary had a bit of a party on 3rd November,
with a few of his friends invited. Those rumoured to have been
there, are Mark, Jason and Howard as well as Jon Bon Jovi! Fireworks
lit up the skies surrounding his mansion in Cheshire. The party
even made page 3 of the local paper |
| 24
Sept 96: Gary Barlow Day on MTV |
| Smash Hits reports:
Fans should keep their
eyes glued to MTV, September 17th (my birthday...ed.) is Gary
Barlow Day, and will include a concert he filmed especially
for the channel last month, plus exclusive interviews. Other
that that, Gazza's recording new songs for the US market,
Forever Love having been considered 'unsuitable' as that all-important
first Yank single - Yikes!
|
| 20
Sept 96: Open Road |
| The new single Open Road, is believed
to be released on October 14th. It has been seen on two programmes
in the UK sung live, MTV and Channel 4's the White Room. Where
he also performed two other new songs, Luv Luv Luv and Today
I Lost You, as well as Forever Love and a cover version of Roachford's
'Cuddly Toy'. Needless to say Gary was brilliant!!! |
| 12
Sept 96: Gary and Madonna |
| This report comes from Australian radio
- thanks Bree!!.
"It was on the radio
down here last Monday that Madonna had written a dance tune
a while ago and wasn't going to record it herself, so her
record company decided with Madonna to find another artist
to record the song.
Together they went through
a whole lot of artists like Tony Braxton and Brandy bit Madonna
didn't think that they were good enough, they reached the
bottom of the list and her manager said "I don't know if you
have heard of them but there is a guy called Gary Barlow who
has just started his solo career he used to be in a band called
Take That. Madonna instantly knew who he was as she had met
Take That at the Brit Awards last year.
She asked to hear soem
of his solo material and decided straight away that this was
the person to do her song. Therefore on Gary's new album Open
Road there wil be a dance track which was written by Madonna."
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| 12 Sept 96: Gary
Calls His Euro Promo Tour Off |
| Due to his album being delayed until
Easter Gary has now cancelled his up and coming European promo
tour off.
More details to come as soon as I
hear anything else. For more information see Music Week News.
|
| 1 Sept 96: Gary's
US Single |
| News of The World reports:
Gary Barlow has decided
not to release Forever Love, his first solo single, in America.
The former Take That star scored a number one hit here (UK)
with the track as well as success in Europe, Australia and
the Far East. Instead he will be recording a song in September
just for the US market.
|
| August 96: Gary's
New Single!! |
| I can now reveal that Gary's new single
will the title track of his awaited album 'Open Road'.
Apparently it is miles better than
Forever Love (if it's possible!) and will be released in October.
This news has not even hit the magazine's or newspapers yet!
Remember you heard it first here.
|
| July 96: Spice
Girls Knock Gary off The Top |
| Last week the Spice Girls knocked Gary
off the Number One spot with their first ever single, making
Gary's single Number One for only one week.
The Spice Girls have now been at the
top for 2 weeks but I'm sure things will change this sunday,
due to the release of Robbie's single Freedom released today,
the 29th July.
|
| July 96: Congratulations
Gary! |
| View Gary's interview with GMTV Congratulations
goes to Gary for reaching the No 1 spot here in the UK for the
very first time as a solo artist.
He went straight in at the top on
Sunday 14th July 1996.
|
| July 96: Gary Promotion
of Forever Love |
| Gary has been doing the rounds on British
television to promote his new song Forever Love. He appeared
on Top of The Pops, Friday 5th July, with just himself and his
piano (looked a little lost too!).
He will also be appearing on BBC1's
National Lottery Show Saturday 13th July at 7.50pm GMT. Most
people in Europe by now have see the new video, those who
havent't here's a brief description:- basically it's all black
and white, with Gary first appearing in bed with just his
vest on, next he's at a diner, then onto a building where
he is interviewing couples who are kissing and cuddling.
He dreams of his Forever Love! The
last thing you see is Gary tucked up in bed again with what
looks like a bag of chocolates (just for old times sake eh,
Gary!).
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