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05/06/2008 - Morrissey si separa dal manager Merck Mercuriadis
Morrissey ha diviso la sua strada da quella di Mercuriadis, che è stato il suo manager negli ultimi 5 anni. L'ex-Smiths ha preferito scegliere un nuovo contratto con la "IE: Music", un'agenzia di management affermata e con molti clienti tra cui Robbie Williams. Mercuriadis sostiene di non essere amareggiato dalla decisione, confessando in realtà di essere sollevato dall'aver terminato la sua relazione di lavoro con il cantante inglese, con la possibilità di avere un po' di riposo. "Negli utlimi 5 anni, Morrissey ed io abbiamo portato a termine 3 album che sono finiti al n. 5, 2 e 1 in classifica e 10 singoli entrati nella top 20, abbiamo venduto centinaia di concerti in tutto il mondo da Earl's Court (Londra) all'Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles). Credo che la mia penitenza sia espiata e che San Morrissey mi abbia concesso l'assoluzione!"
Morrissey parts with manager Merck Mercuriadis
Morrissey has parted ways with his manager of five years. The former Smiths frontman has severed links with his longterm associate Merck Mercuriadis in favour of a new contract with "IE: Music" - a management firm boasting clients including Robbie Williams. Mercuriadis insists he is not bitter about the decision - admitting he is actually relieved to have ended his working relationship with the singer, as he can now have some time off. He says: "Over the last five years, Morrissey and I have had three albums which entered the charts at five, two and one, and had 10 top 20 singles and sold hundreds of gigs all over the world from Earl's Court (London) to the Hollywood Bowl (Los Angeles). I believe my penance is complete and Saint Morrissey has granted my absolution!" |
31/05/2008 - "Years Of Refusal" è il titolo del nuovo album
Il nuovo album di Morrissey sarà intitolato 'Years Of Refusal'. E' da poco stato completato e uscirà il prossimo settembre con l'etichetta Polydor UK (Universal). Deve ancora essere decisa l'etichetta Universal che pubblicherà l'album negli Stati Uniti. 'Years Of Refusal' contiene 12 tracce ed è stato prodotto da Jerry Finn. In luglio la Sony-BMG farà uscire una versione rimasterizzata di 'Southpaw Grammar', l'album già pubblicato nel 1995 con la RCA, e conterrà 3 brani inediti ed un nuovo artwork. (fonte: truetoyou)
"Years Of Refusal" is the title of Morrissey's new album
Morrissey's new studio album 'Years of Refusal' is now complete, and is set for a September release by Polydor UK (Universal). It has yet to be decided which Universal label will release the album in the US. 'Years of Refusal' has 12 tracks and is produced by Jerry Finn. Prior to this, Sony-BMG will issue a remastered version of 'Southpaw Grammar' in July. This album, first released in 1995, will include three previously unreleased tracks, and new artwork. (source: truetoyou) |
25/05/2008 - "All You Need Is Me" in uscita il 2 giugno
Il secondo singolo del 2008 'All You Need Is Me' verrà pubblicato il prossimo 2 giugno per una sola settimana. In precedenza la data di uscita era stata fissata per il 19 maggio. Il singolo mostra tutta la maestria della produzione di Jerry Finn, già produttore dell'album 'You Are The Quarry' del 2004. Ecco i formati in uscita:
CD single
Track 1: ‘All You Need Is Me’
Track 2: ‘Children In Pieces’ (registrato a LA con il compositore Gustavo Santaolalla.
7’ #1
Side A: All You Need Is Me’
Side B: ‘My Dearest Love’ (registrato a LA con il compositore Gustavo Santaolalla.
7’ #2
Side A: ‘All You Need Is Me’
Side B: ‘Drive-in Saturday’ (scritta da David Bowie, questa versione è stata registrata dal vivo all'Orpheum Theater, Omaha, Nebraska, lo scorso 11 Maggio 2007)
"All You Need Is Me" released 2nd June
Morrissey’s second single of the year ‘All You Need Is Me’ will now be released on 2nd June for one week only. Originally slated for release on 19th May, the single has been one of the most popular new songs at recent shows. The single boasts the production mastery of Jerry Finn, the man behind 2004’s widely acclaimed long player You Are The Quarry. ‘All You Need Is Me’ comes with some truly unique B-sides in the following formats...
CD single
Track 1: ‘All You Need Is Me’
Track 2: ‘Children In Pieces’ (Recorded in LA with Oscar and BAFTA winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla, responsible for Brokeback Mountain, Babel and The Motorcycle Diaries. Produced by Jerry Finn, the man behind 2004’s You Are The Quarry.)
7’ #1
Side A: All You Need Is Me’
Side B: ‘My Dearest Love’ (Recorded in LA with Oscar and BAFTA winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla, responsible for Brokeback Mountain, Babel and The Motorcycle Diaries. Produced by Jerry Finn, the man behind 2004’s You Are The Quarry.)
7’ #2
Side A: ‘All You Need Is Me’
Side B: ‘Drive-in Saturday’ (Written by David Bowie this version was recorded live at the Orpheum Theater, Omaha, Nebraska, 11th May 2007) |
21/04/2008 - "All You Need is Me" è il nuovo singolo in uscita il 19 maggio
“All you need is me”, in uscita il prossimo 19 maggio, contiene come b-sides una versione live di “Drive-in Saturday” di David Bowie e due brani, “Children in pieces” e “My dearest love”, registrati col compositore argentino Gustavo Santaolalla. Il compositore, associato al movimento “rock en español”, ha vinto due premi Oscar per le colonne sonore di “I segreti di Brokeback Mountain” e “Babel”. (fonte: rockol.it)
"All You Need Is Me" is the new single out next May, 19
“All you need is me” will be released next May 19 and will include 3 b-sides: a live version of “Drive-in Saturday” by David Bowie and two tracks, “Children in pieces” and “My dearest love”, recorded with the Argentinian composer Gustavo Santaolalla. The musician, associated with the movement “rock en español”, won two Oscar prizes for the soundtrack of “Brokeback Mountain” and “Babel”. (source: rockol.it) |
12/02/2008 - Il nuovo singolo "That's How People Grow Up" al n. 14 in UK
Il nuovo singolo di Morrissey "That's How People Grow Up" ha fatto il suo ingresso nella UK Top 40 al numero 14. Non male considerando che la pubblicazione è solo in un formato (su CDS) e che non ci sono nuove b-side nel disco (sono presenti versioni live di vecchie canzoni).
New single "That's How People Grow Up" at no. 14 in UK
Morrissey's new single "That's How People Grow Up" has entered the UK Top 40 at number 14. Not bad considering there was only one version available (on CD) and no new songs as b-sides, only live versions of old tracks. |
28/01/2008 - Morrissey abbandona il concerto al Roundhouse dopo tre brani
Lo show al Roundhouse di Londra dello scorso 25 gennaio finisce nel caos quando il cantante scompare dalla scena per una problema alla voce dopo soltanto tre canzoni. Dopo 15 minuti è stato annunciato che lo spettacolo non sarebbe continuato. Gli attori Russell Brand e David Williams ed il presentatore TV Jonathan Ross (tutti amici di Morrissey) sono saliti sul palco per cercare di placare il pubblico e hanno ricevuto il lancio di qualche oggetto da parte della folla quando la notizia che lo show era terminatosi è diffusa. Al momento non è noto se le date di Londra ed il resto del tour in UK potranno avere luogo, date le condizioni di salute del cantante.
Morrissey abandons gig in Roundhouse after three songs
Morrissey was forced to abandon his show at the London Roundhouse (January 25) after just three songs. The former Smith began the show, but left the stage early after it appeared he lost his voice. Following a 15-minute delay it was announced that the show would not continue. Comedians Russell Brand, David Walliams and TV presenter Jonathan Ross took to the stage to try and placate the audience, however some members of the crowd threw items at the trio when they learnt the gig was off. |
25/01/2008 - Tour nel Medio Oriente per Morrissey?
Pare che Morrissey sia in trattative col governo iraniano per esibirsi a Teheran nel 2008. Il cantante ha espresso il suo interesse per un concerto nella capitale iraniana lo scorso giugno, preferibilmente assieme al cantante pop arabo Kazem al-Sahir. Secondo quanto riferisce l'Independent, il management di Morrissey è in attesa di una risposta dal Ministro della Cultura e Guida Islamica. "E' una delle priorità principali per noi" - riferisce il manager Merck Mercuriadis - "In un modo o nell'altro faremo il tour del Medio Oriente, in luoghi come Gerusalemme e Beirut. E speriamo anche di suonare in Iran." Sotto l'attuale legge dell'Iran, la diffusione di alcuni testi di canzoni pop occidentali è proibita.
Morrissey to tour Middle East?
Morrissey is reportedly in negotiations with the government of Iran to play a concert in the country in 2008. The singer has expressed an interest in playing a date in the country's capital Teheran this June, ideally with the Arab pop singer Kazem al-Sahir. According to The Independent, the singer's management are currently awaiting a formal response from Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance. "It's a major priority for us," said manager Merck Mercuriadis before adding, "One way or another we will tour the Middle East - in terms of places like Jerusalem and Beirut. And we hope to play Iran." Under current Iranian law, some Western pop lyrics are banned. |
14/01/2008 -  Morrissey aiuta a salvare il Salford Lads' Club
Morrissey ha donato in questi giorni £20,000 (circa 30.000 euro) al club di Salford che insieme agli Smiths aveva reso celebre in tutto il mondo. Il Salford Lads' Club è diventato nel tempo una mecca per i fan più devoti del cantante, che posò assieme a tutta la band di fronte all'ingresso nell'immagine interna dell'album del 1986 "The Queen is Dead". Leggete l'intero articolo sul sito del Manchester Evening News.
Morrissey helps save Salford Lads' Club
Morrissey has given a £20,000 gift to the Salford club he made internationally famous with The Smiths. Salford Lads' Club became a mecca for devoted fans of the singer, who fronted cult Manchester band The Smiths, when it featured in the iconic artwork for their 1986 album The Queen is Dead. Read all in Manchester Evening News article. |
14/01/2008 -  La copertina del nuovo singolo "That's People Grow Up"
Tre formati verranno pubblicati: CD, 7-inch #1, 7-inch #2.
Tracklistings
CD
1. That’s How People Grow Up
2. The Last Of The Famous International Playboys (Recorded Live At The Orpheum Theater, Omaha, Nebraska, 11th May, 2007)
7-inch #1
Side A - 1. That’s How People Grow Up
Side B - 1. The Boy With The Thorn In His Side (Recorded Live At Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, 27th October, 2007)
7-inch #2
Side A - 1. That’s How People Grow Up
Side B - 1. Why Don’t You Find Out For Yourself (Recorded Live At Thanksgiving Point, Salt Lake City, UT 15th October, 2007)
New single "That's People Grow Up" sleeve
Three formats will be released: CD, 7-inch #1, 7-inch #2.
Tracklistings
CD
1. That’s How People Grow Up
2. The Last Of The Famous International Playboys (Recorded Live At The Orpheum Theater, Omaha, Nebraska, 11th May, 2007)
7-inch #1
Side A - 1. That’s How People Grow Up
Side B - 1. The Boy With The Thorn In His Side (Recorded Live At Hammerstein Ballroom, New York City, 27th October, 2007)
7-inch #2
Side A - 1. That’s How People Grow Up
Side B - 1. Why Don’t You Find Out For Yourself (Recorded Live At Thanksgiving Point, Salt Lake City, UT 15th October, 2007) |
07/01/2008 - Canzoni nuove o canzoni fantasma?
Cercando sul sito Warner Chappell si trovano alcune canzoni registrate nel catalogo che hanno Morrissey come autore. Ecco quelle firmate Morrissey e Alain Whyte:
Action Man
Teresa, Teresa
My Dearest Love
When I Was Young
When Last I Spoke To Carol
You Were Good In Your Time
Because Of My Poor Education
I Was Bully, Do Not Forget Me
It's Not Your Birthday Anymore
Mama Lay Softly On The Riverbed
Something Is Squeezing My Skull
I'm Looking Forward To Going Back
Probabilmente si tratta di composizioni di qualche anno fa scartate prima ancora di arrivare in studio, ma c'è chi sostiene che siano le canzoni per il nuovo album.
New songs or ghost songs?
Searching the Warner Chappell website, some unrelased song titles appear with Morrissey as the author. Here are those listed as Morrissey/Alain Whyte compositions:
Action Man
Teresa, Teresa
My Dearest Love
When I Was Young
When Last I Spoke To Carol
You Were Good In Your Time
Because Of My Poor Education
I Was Bully, Do Not Forget Me
It's Not Your Birthday Anymore
Mama Lay Softly On The Riverbed
Something Is Squeezing My Skull
I'm Looking Forward To Going Back
They are probably old compositions discarded before they can get to the recording studio, but some think they should be new album's tracks. |
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