Before the beginning of this year I had never been within a continent of any member of the Jackson family. Michael was an eccentric faded pop star and his brothers were mythical creatures from around the time of my birth, freeze-framed in my brain wearing brown flares and comedy affros. However, 2009 proved to be a year where my Jackson spotting would finally up its game, and also proved to be a year that they will never forget. Beginning in March at the O2 with Michael, I have now been in the same room as every member of The Jackson 5 bar Randy - so if you’re reading Randy and fancy a coffee, get in touch…
The voice from Tiger Bay is still going strong as she’s proved recently with new album The Performance, which saw a host of artists writing for her including Gary Barlow, Manic Street Preachers and the Pet Shop Boys. Here, Shirley Bassey talks about still having a vocal coach, recording her new album and how she was born to do it: “Even when I had my first job in a factory and I was wrapping up enamelware for export I’d just sing and people would stop working…”
Rod Stewart’s new album Song Book, a collection of 60s/70s soul favourites, is out today.
Listen to Rod Stewart Radio on RealMusic…
(Clare Lydon)
She sings, she jiggles in a white leotard, she touches other ladies’ bottoms and she crimps her hair. Is there no end to Britney’s talents? She’s back (although to be fair, she never really went away did she?) with her new single 3 and a Greatest Hits collection just in time for Christmas. Rejoice in the healing powers of Britney…
Listen to Britney Spears Radio on RealMusic…
(Clare Lydon)
