| 30
July 97: Arista Postcard Offer |
| Arista Records, New York has generously made
available 50 sets of Gary's American promotional postcards.
Each set contains 5 cards and will be mailed out 1 per day over
5 days. If you'd like to receive a set of these cards send an
email to Kelly. (Offer now closed). |
| 29
July 97: US Arista |
| These details provided courtesy Arista Records,
New York (thank you!): So Help Me Girl will be Gary's first
American single - going to radio mid-August. Gary will be doing
a cross country promotional tour hitting "all major cities"
August 22-29. During this time he will also be doing photo shoots
and interviews...look for him on morning TV shows. |
| 27
July 97: Gary in Malaysia |
| Gary is flying into Malaysia shores today.
Rumour has it he will be doing a press conference at the Renaissance
Hotel on Monday 28th July (source...Mufizah, GBDL posting) at
2.30pm.
Also a hint for fans out in Malaysia...check out the Concorde
Hotel.
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| 27th
July 97: This Weeks Charts |
| Gary has now gone down to Number 30 in the
official UK charts, with Rob at Number 27. |
| 20
July 97: This Weeks Charts |
| Gary has entered the charts this week at Number
11 with Robbie entering at Number 8! |
| 14
July 97: Gary Plea To Ex-Pals |
| The Sun reports:
Gary Barlow wants his old Take That pals
to join him on stage when he plays his first solo tour. The
star, who releases his single, 'So Help Me Girl' today, will
sing his former group's hits on tour next year. Gary says:
"If the boys are in town, great - my show is open to encores."
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| 13
July 97: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet! |
| Thanks to Angela for this snippet from September's
Issue of "Snoop City".
Attention Take That fans: Though the group
is no longer, former member Gary Barlow recently completed
his solo album scheduled for release late this summer. "I'm
looking forward to showing people what I can do," the 26-year-old
singer has said. "Because I don't think they've seen half
of it." Take that, music fans!;
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| 10
July 97: Gary's New Manager |
| Gary has now found himself a new manager,
she's none other than the Marketing Director of BMG Records
in the UK, Kristina Kyriacou.
Other news now: Gary is doing the usual rounds
of UK promotion in the run up to the release of "So Help Me
Girl", watch the Ozone this week (12th July) as Gary will
make an appearance.
|
| 8
July 97: Cheshire Local News Articles |
| These two articles are taken from Cheshire
Local Newspapers:
TAKE THAT FOR AN
ANSWER - 23 May
"THOUSANDS of star-struck girls may consider standing for
the borough council at the next election - just in case Gary
Barlow wants another extension. About 15 councillors had the
rare opportunity to stroll round hunky Gary's gardens in **censored**
yesterday afternoon, to check out his planning application
for a four car garage and guest accommodation at **censored**.
They were welcomed by Gary's Dad, Colin, who lives next door.
He said: "It's mainly for Gary's grandma, Margerie Cowan.
She's 84 and obviously not always too good at that age.
It would be nice to have her come and stay for
a while." But Colin was not hopeful after the visit. And Gary's
fans would have been disappointed to hear the chair of the
planning committee, Cllr Ron Woodier, say about the grounds
of his £1m mansion: "It's no different to my back yard!
"I really wouldn't know who Gary Barlow was if
I bumped straight into him anyway." The planning committee
approved the application but Clr Woodier said: "Gary Barlow
is a very famous person but we have not treated him any differently
to anybody else."
OUR READERS AIR THEIR
VIEWS - 3 June
"So Gary Barlow is planning more building at **censored**.
This time a four car garage with guest accommodation. He has
already turned the place into a cross between Stalag V and
Ceaser's Palace, with eyesore eight foot high perimeter fence,
obtrusive floodlighting and statues that would look more apropriate
on Sunset Boulevard. For goodness sake, **censored** is a
huge house, no doubt with bedrooms to spare - what does he
need extra guest accommodation for? He is descecrating the
area with his tacky millions which will never buy his good
taste or style!" JOHN FINCH
I guess the residents near where Gary lives
aren't to pleased with him then! (..Ed.)
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| 7
July 97: Liam Hits Out At Gary! |
| I hope everyone is getting ready for the battle
of all battles on July 14th, when Gary releases his new single
"So Help Me Girl" on the very same day as Robbie's "Lazy Days"!
I'll bring you the news as it happens next sunday!
In the meantime Smash Hits reports:
"Thought marriage had calmed Liam Gallagher down?
Not where Gary Barlow's concerned. "I can't stand him", fumed
Our Kid to a newspaper recently. "He had a go at me and Patsy
in an interview, I hate his guts and the next time I see him
I might hit him." This might not be a very good idea, however,
Gary, you see is a karate expert and once broke a classmate's
arm when blocking a punch he threw at him. "It was horrible,"
remembers Gaz. "There was a crack like a gunshot." Watch out,
Liam!"
|
| 26 June 97: US Single
News |
| Thanks to Carol for this news, apparently
So Help Me Girl will be released in the States on August 11th. |
| 24
June 97: National Lottery UK |
| Gary is set to present Saturday's National
Lottery here in the UK on 28th June. |
| 22
June 97: Gary to visit Australia? |
| I just heard the end of an announcement on
the radio today that Gary will be visiting Australia sometime
in August, which was originally planned for September, I guess
he will combine this with his trip to the far east and Japan.
I will add more here when I find out! |
| 17
June 97: Gary to visit Japan? |
| According to a message posted on the DL, Gary's
new single "So Help Me Girl" will be released in Japan, mid
July and he will be visiting the country shortly after. |
| 15
June 97: Waxwork Picture! |
 I
found this picture of Gary's waxwork model in the News Of The
World today.
I reckon the model looks more like the England football
manager Glen Hoddle than Gary what do you think? The picture
is downloadable so just click on it to view the larger size!
|
| 15
June 97: Sound Bites from "Seventeen" |
| Thanks to Kelly for this snippet about Open
Road from "Seventeen".
 The
Artist: Gary Barlow
The Sound: Open Road (Arista)
Gary Barlow may have been in the UK supergroup Take That,
but he's no Spice Boy. His first solo disc features sensitive
guy stuff like "Love Won't Wait," his single written by the
original Spice Girl herself, Madonna (with some help from
her longtime collaborator Shep Pettibone).
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| 10
June 97: Gary In Belgium |
| Just to remind you that Gary will be in Begium
17/18th June and will be doing a record signing at Virgin Megastore
on 18th. |
| 5
June 97: The Late Album News |
| Sorry forgot to mention in my last news update
that Gary's album went straight into the charts at Number one
this week. Also thanks to Chris again, apparently the new single
"So Help Me Girl" has been put back to 14th July, possibly due
to the fact that Oasis are releasing a week before! |
| 3
June 97: Gary Fires Simon Fuller |
| Wow I spend a night in hospital and look at
all this news I come back to! Thanks Otto for this report on
Gary splitting with his most recent manager Simon Fuller.
GARY BARLOW FIRES
MANAGER
Gary Barlow has fired his manager. Barlow hired Spice Girls
manager Simon Fuller hoping he could help him with the final
breakthrough in the USA. But it turned out Fuller hardly had
any time for the ex-take thatter because of his hectic schedule
concerning the Spice Girls. Gary is now looking for a new
manager. Ex-Take That manager Nigel is not a candidate.
Also news from Dot music, Gary's new single
will be released on 7th July in the UK, "So Help Me Girl"
(Thanks for this Chris..)
Also for visitors of the Discussion List, it
has now won it's first award from UKPLUS, so congratulations
go to Kelly and Tim.
|
| 30
May 97: Gary Visits Belgium |
| Thanks to BMG Germany for informing me that
Gary will be visiting Belgium on 17th and 18th June 1997. Watch
your local press for more details. |
| 26
May 97: Album/Royal Gala |
| The album was released today in Europe (I
will bring you the wave files for alot of the songs and the
lyrics). Also the Princes Trust was aired on UK tv this evening,
Gary performed "So Help Me Girl" which is intented to be his
new single sometime in June. |
| 21
May 97: Light Lunch |
| Some of you may remember me referring to a
program Gary was on in the UK called Light Lunch a few weeks
ago, it was extrememly funny and I haven't seen Gary that relaxed
in an interview for a very long time, thanks to Smash Hits I
can now bring you an insight to what he got up to with some
pictures! Follow the link below..it's a large photo so be patient.
View Light Lunch
Picture
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| 20
May 97: BMG Interact |
| The latest mailing from BMG has arrived on
my doorstep with some great photos which can be found in the
new Solo Years Gallery 3. Plus there was also a hand written
message from Gary which can be read by following the link below!
Read Gary's Message
|
| 20
May 97: Rock Circus |
| The Rock Circus in Picadilly, London, yesterday
unveiled the wax work model of Gary to the public, so if any
of you have trips to London over he summer make sure you take
a look! |
| 16
May 97: Dutch News |
| Two reports from Dutch radio station Radio
538 (thanks Otto!)
Last Monday there was a CD presentation
of Gary Barlows new album 'Open Road. Over a hundred journalists
were invited to come to Paradiso (Biggest Disco in Amsterdam)
to listen to some new tracks of his album. Gary also sung
his new single 'Love Won't Wait'. Of course he couldn't get
away without singing the TT classic 'Back for Good'. The new
album "Open Road" will be in the stores on the 26th of May.
Gary Barlow stays in the news, because he
has been asked by his ex-colleage Howard Donald, to write
a few songs for him. At this moment Howard is in the studio
to record his first solo-album and he thinks he can use some
help! Gary has promised he will write some songs and will
also sing some background-vocals (sessions). The only ex-TT'er
who we have not heard from far is Jason Orange, he says he
has no musical career-plans for this time.
Thanks for these reports Otto.
|
| 11
May 97: UK Chart News |
| Gary was knocked off the Number One spot today
by Olive with "You're Not Alone. He is now Number Six. |
| 11
May 97: Wax Work News |
| Report from Liverpool Daily Post (10.5.97)
 "Former
Take That star Gary Barlow is being immortalised in wax at
the Rock Circus - and popped along yesterday to check on a
model of his head.
The singer songwriter, now pursuing a solo career, will
join the likes of George Michael and Elton John in the London
exhibition. He has already posed for a two-hour sitting and
has lent a pair of white Armani trousers and a blue shirt
for his likeness to wear."
Thanks to Becca for sending me the picture
and news article.
|
| 10
May 97: Dutch News |
| Muriel on the DL states the Gary will be in
Holland, 11 and 12th May. What he is up to is unknown at this
time! |
| 10
May 97: Australian News |
| With thanks to Tanya and Bree, here's the
latest news from down under!
Love Won't Wait is released in Australia
on Monday 12th May.
Gary is rumoured to be heading for Australian Shores sometime
in September.
|
| 10
May 97: Princes Trust News |
| Gary appeared at the Princes Trust Gala last
night amongst other stars such as the Spice Girls! This show
will be aired on UK tv on May 26th. |
| 6
May 97: Clive James Show in Australia |
| According to Blanche from the DL, the UKs
Clive James Show will be aired on 10th May on ABC at 10.30pm
in Australia. |
| 4
May 97: Congratulations Gary! |
| Congratulations to Gary for entering the charts
today straight in at Number One, above George Michael at Number
Two and knocking Michael Jackson back down the charts! |
| 2
May 97: Listen To The Charts |
| Listen to the charts on Sunday 4th May live
on the NET to see what position Gary enters in at. The chart
show is from 4pm (GMT) but the Top Ten (which hopefully Gary
will be in!) is announced from around 6pm (GMT) onwards.
Capital
Radio FM
|
| 1
May 97: Gary's Europe Promotion/US Album News |
| With thanks to Muriel for providing me with
possible promotion dates for Gary, apparently he will be in
Germany from 1 May and will be going to Holland on May 11 and
12th. NOT confirmed.
Also thanks to Carol for calling Arista on
our behalf, they told her that the album has been delayed
yet again and may not be released until August now due to
more work that Gary needs to do, he will possibly be in LA
to shoot a video around the dates of 28 May - June 4th. This
is also NOT confirmed.
UK fans don't forget to watch the Ozone on
Saturday and Fully Booked on Sunday.
|
| 28
April 97: Light Lunch/This Morning TV Appearances |
| Gary appeared on two TV shows today, the first
was this morning, he was interviewed for a while and was asked
the usual "Do you still see the other lads" and "Do you miss
Take That" questions, he also performed Love Won't Wait.
On Light Lunch (it's basically a lunchtime
show where lasting an hour where they cook for, eat with and
interview the guests during the show), Gary brought his whole
family to sit in the audience, Nanny Bo (his Grandmother),
Mum, Dad, brother Ian and Fiance. Gary attempted to make sushi,
was fought over by the two female presenters, ate the sushi
on a grand piano and then sung Forever Love. Classic quote
from Gary as he prepared the Sushi..."I went to the toilet
before I came on and haven't washed me hands! I'm only joking!!"
Gary was extremely relaxed and it made a change from the usual
interviews that we are used to with him.
|
| 25
April 97: Vote For Gary at Capital Radio |
| Here's your chance to vote for Gary at London's
Capital Radio Website, he's already in the lead over Robbie
and Mark, make sure you keep it that way! You'll also get a
chance to win some goodies too!
Go
To Capital Radio Web Site
|
| 24
April 97: Clive James Show |
| Tonight I managed to get hold of tickets for
the Clive James Show which is being aired here in the UK on
Sunday night (27th). Gary was on the show and interviewed for
about 15 minutes (not sure how much of this they will show though)
he then did a duet with the resident songstress Marguerite,
she is known for her "bad singing", this is why she is on the
show, because she is so funny! They sang Back For Good together,
with Marguerite doing all the backing vocals. Gary was in stiches
the whole time as she was so bad!!!! The whole thing was hilarious
so if you are able to see the show on Sunday when it is aired
make sure you do so!! |
| 22
April 97: GBIS cancelled |
| Apologies for bringing you this news late
but this is the only chance I have had to update the news page
since my return from holiday. The GBIS (Gary's fanclub) is no
longer operating, so you are advised not to try and attempt
to join. Gary is sorting out a new fan club and I will bring
you more news as soon as I hear anything else.
Here's the message from Gary that everyone
received..
Hi Everybody,
It feels such a long time since "Forever
Love" was released. I hope you haven't forgotten me!! Thank
you for being so patient with me over the last year. I know,
from the letters I've received, that you all are dying to
hear the album "Open Road". This is the hardest album I've
ever recorded. I'm confident, however, that you're all gonna
love the finished thing. I'm sure by now that most of you
have heard "Love Won't Wait". It's probably not what you expected
at all. The video is now finished for "Love Won't Wait" and
is very exciting. It's shot on a very long road by a guy called
Rocky Schenk. It was great fun to make (unlike most vids)
and offers many surprises as the song unfolds. I've been to
Japan, Korea and Taiwan in the last few weeks. It's been a
good warm up for the promotion I'm about to start back home.
Lastly, I want to saya big thank you for your continuing support.
You'll be seeing lots of me this year. GBIS (my information
service) is no longer running but I will be setting up a new
service in the not too distant future. Massive apologies about
that but I promise you that as soon as the album's up and
running it will be my main priority to arrange a new fan club.
Soz.
lots and lots of love to you all. Gary xxxx
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| 12
April 97: Editor On Holiday! |
| I'm off on my holiday's now until 21st April,
so this site won't be updated between now and then, those of
you who have submitted penpal info during the last month please
see the updates page for a special message. See you when I get
back! |
| 10
April 97: US Single News |
| The Arista page is now up and running and
on it you will find details of the intended single, for release
in May for the US. "So Help Me Girl" |
| 9th
April 97: Love Won't Wait Sound File |
| Kelly and I have managed to do a sound wave
of Love Won't Wait for you to finally download in Real Audio!
It's approximately 70 seconds long so be patient when downloading
onto your computer...to download simply click the below button
with the right hand button of your mouse and then select "SAVE
FILE AS"....
Sounds
Section
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| 7
April 97: News From Arista |
Thanks very much to Arista Records, New York
for providing Kelly and with this information:
Gary's first single for America will be released in May...
no track selected yet.
Open Road will be released in America June 17.
Gary will visit New York early June!
Please keep watching the DL and this newsboard
for further details.
|
| 7
April 97: Elton John's Party |
| Gary attended Elton John's 50th fancy dress
bash at Le Palais in London last night dressed as Robin (Howard
got the Batman outfit I was wrongly informed sorry!!) |
| 7
April 97: US Album News |
| Thanks to my US gopher Carol for this news.
Apparently the release of Open Road has been pencilled in for
around 16th June in the US and Canada, but still remains as
26th May for Europe and the UK.
According to the Sunday Times 'Rich List' Gary
is the 676th richest person in the UK worth £25m!
|
| 3
April 97: ICRT |
| Those of you who have been on the moon the
last few days will not realise that Gary did an interview on
Taiwan radio today. It was broadcast live over the internet
and I do hope that you all managed to listen in. The highlight
of the interview, well, the fact that David Wang the interview
mentioned this site to Gary who then replied that he had seen
the site and thought it was quite good! For those of you who
didn't hear it then Kelly has written the transcript for it
and we are working on wave files for the songs as I type! ICRT
the GBWS favourite radio station!
Please see the Media
Section for the transcript.
|
| 1
April 97: Gary In Taiwan |
| Good news for Taiwan fans because Gary is
hitting your shores on the morning of 2nd April, he will be
appearing on the ICRT radio show on 3rd April, for fans not
in Taiwain you can listen to this via your internet at http://www.icrt.com.tw
at local Taipei time 10pm (3pm GMT). He will then be doing a
small live show infront of media only at his hotel, most probably
on the 4th. He leaves Taiwain on 5th April. |
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