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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Songwriting has changed, says Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow thinks "songwriting has changed". The 81-year-old star released his eponymous debut album back in 1973, but he admits that songwriting has changed dramatically during the course of his career. Speaking to Billboard, he explained: "The songwriting has changed. "Young people don't write the way I was trained to write. There's no verse which goes into the chorus which goes back to the verse which goes to ending, and you change keys. They don't do that. "They start the song and then they just … it feels like a run-on sentence to me. I can't find the hook. I can't find the chorus. It just keeps on going, and then it ends." Manilow observed that a lot of his contemporaries have already retired from the music business. However, he has no intention of stepping back for the time being. The 'Could It Be Magic' hitmaker said: "It's like, 'What? Am I the only one left?' "It's Billy Joel, and Elton (John) is not well and Rod (Stewart) and Neil (Diamond). Diana Ross is still in great shape, I think. There must be only a handful of people in my world that are still there. "I'm still healthy. I'm strong and I've still got my voice and my energy. The night I can't hit the F natural on 'Even Now,' that's the night I throw in the towel. But I can still do it." Manilow has recently been working on a new album, which he hopes to release later this year. However, he admits that the creative process has been far from straightforward. The music icon explained: "This'll probably be my last album. "I've been working on it for a long time … for so long that the style of music has changed. "I had to go back and redo (the songs) so they sounded a little more contemporary. I had to take all the strings out, all the background vocals out 'cause they don't do that anymore. They don't use strings and background vocals and all that. "Even I heard that it sounded dated, so we had to go back and redo it."
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Songwriting has changed, says Barry Manilow
Barry Manilow thinks "songwriting has changed". The 81-year-old star released his eponymous debut album back in 1973, but he admits that songwriting has changed dramatically during the course of his career. Speaking to Billboard, he explained: "The songwriting has changed. "Young people don't write the way I was trained to write. There's no verse which goes into the chorus which goes back to the verse which goes to ending, and you change keys. They don't do that. "They start the song and then they just … it feels like a run-on sentence to me. I can't find the hook. I can't find the chorus. It just keeps on going, and then it ends." Manilow observed that a lot of his contemporaries have already retired from the music business. However, he has no intention of stepping back for the time being. The 'Could It Be Magic' hitmaker said: "It's like, 'What? Am I the only one left?' "It's Billy Joel, and Elton (John) is not well and Rod (Stewart) and Neil (Diamond). Diana Ross is still in great shape, I think. There must be only a handful of people in my world that are still there. "I'm still healthy. I'm strong and I've still got my voice and my energy. The night I can't hit the F natural on 'Even Now,' that's the night I throw in the towel. But I can still do it." Manilow has recently been working on a new album, which he hopes to release later this year. However, he admits that the creative process has been far from straightforward. The music icon explained: "This'll probably be my last album. "I've been working on it for a long time … for so long that the style of music has changed. "I had to go back and redo (the songs) so they sounded a little more contemporary. I had to take all the strings out, all the background vocals out 'cause they don't do that anymore. They don't use strings and background vocals and all that. "Even I heard that it sounded dated, so we had to go back and redo it."
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Huge band's lost single dubbed their best ever is discovered after 30 years as hopes grow of new release
Read also about the latest developments in Cruz Beckham's relationship with Jackie Apostel TRACK FIND Huge band's lost single dubbed their best ever is discovered after 30 years as hopes grow of new release Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Take That have had an incredible career, selling 45million albums and scoring 12 UK No1 singles. But another huge hit could be on the way now an unreleased single from more than three decades ago has been discovered. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 9 Take That could be set for another hit after a long-lost single from 30 years ago was uncovered Credit: Getty The track was originally destined to be the British boyband's first chart-topper — and there are hopes the song may finally be released. I can reveal Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams, Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Howard Donald cut the track, Falling For You Girl, in February 1992, with Robbie and Gary on lead vocals. It was intended to be the follow-up to their Top Ten hit Could It Be Magic, but personnel changes at record label Sony led the song to be shelved and forgotten about — until today. Producer and songwriter Ian Levine, who worked on the track as well as Could It Be Magic, had high hopes for it. He told me: 'I had been brought in to revive the band's fortunes, as their first three singles had been flops, and there was concern the band would be dropped from their label Sony. "Could It Be Magic went to No3 in November 1992 and Falling For You Girl was scheduled for the following January. "There's no doubt it would have gone straight to No1.' On the release being canned, he added: 'The label felt it was the band's strongest single yet and it was deliberately planned as the follow-up to Could It Be Magic. Treat for fans 'It was a classic case of record company politics. I got caught in the crossfire and — tragically — so did the song.' But after Ian sold the rights to his Take That songs to music publisher One Media IP Group in 2021, the track was finally rediscovered. Jason Orange: A Glimpse of the Ex Take That Star! Ian added: 'For me personally, it was a creative high point and one of the best songs Take That ever recorded. 'To see the song finally come out would be an absolute treat for the fans and a wonderful way to celebrate the band's legacy.' Even though Ian Levine co-wrote and produced the song, the band's old record label Sony has the final say for it to be officially released. As a part of pop culture history, I'd love to hear it. Cruz a mummy's boy Cruz Beckham's relationship with Jackie Apostel is hotting up – after she introduced him to her mum. In my exclusive pictures, the youngest son of Victoria and David Beckham was seen charming his new M-I-L during a swanky lunch in central London. 9 Cruz Beckham's relationship with Jackie Apostel is hotting up – after she introduced him to her mum Credit: BackGrid 9 Cruz was seen charming his new M-I-L during a swanky lunch in central London Credit: BackGrid 9 Cruz greets Jackie's mum with a warm hug Credit: BackGrid 9 The young Beckham then spent some time chatting with the doorman at the swanky restaurant Credit: BackGrid After hugging Jackie's mum, he enjoyed a chat with a doorman at the venue, below right. He and Jackie were first seen together at Glastonbury last summer and since then have been pretty much inseparable. She's become a firm fixture in the family's social media snaps and I'm told Jackie has become a bit of a muse for Cruz, who is in the process of hard launching his music career. A pal said: 'Cruz is mad for Jackie and they make each other very happy. David and Victoria are thrilled Cruz has found a steady girlfriend and her mum thinks he's a lovely young man.' And a talented one too, according to people I know who've heard his music. Lew, too Lewis Capaldi fans haven't seen him on stage for a while. But I'm told the Someone You Loved singer got up to belt out tunes at U2's huge Ivor Novello Awards afterparty, celebrating the band being made Fellows of the Ivors Academy. 9 Lewis Capaldi made a surprise return to the stage, singing at U2's star-studded Ivor Novello afterparty Credit: Shutterstock Editorial He was in good company, with Ed Sheeran also singing a few tunes to Bono and his bandmates. My insider told me the Irish rockers booked the posh Devonshire pub in Soho, central London, and partied until 3am yesterday. They added: 'U2 hired out all four floors of the pub and threw a massive party. 'Ed and Lewis both sang a few songs – it was an incredible moment because no one was really expecting it. 'There were a few fans standing outside and they could hear it all too. Everyone inside was going nuts for them. 'The band's friends and family were there to celebrate and there were loads of celebs, including Samuel L Jackson. 'As soon as the Ivors were over they all headed to the Devonshire, it was absolutely packed. 'The party didn't finish until 3am and people were staggering out as they left.' I bet the barrels of Guinness in the Devonshire's cellar have been seriously depleted. Joe's new music not for Sophie Joe Jonas has used his new album to open up about his divorce from British actress Sophie Turner. The record, Music For People Who Believe In Love, sounds similar to Harry Styles' last collection, Harry's House, and sees Joe drop some not-so-subtle hints about the messy split with ex-missus Sophie. 9 Joe Jonas has used his new album to open up about his divorce from British actress Sophie Turner Credit: Getty 9 Joe drops some not-so-subtle hints about the messy split with ex-wife Sophie Credit: Getty On Parachute, Joe sings: 'To be honest, my naked finger. Still has a fourteen-carat kinda whisper. Cinderella needs new slippers 'The memory is thicker than a picture.' He continues on Heart By Heart: 'I've been working hard 'til the middle of the night. Losing sleep and catching flights. 'You've been out most nights, tryna get a little peace. Even if it ain't with me. Haven't you, darling? That's alright, darling.' Lovingly he adds: 'Well, if he don't ever light your spark, remember I know your heart by heart. 'Just remember I will always remember. 'Holding you tight in the back of your car. Know that we tried, but we didn't get far. I'm sorry, so sorry. 'Well, you gotta leave town and you gotta live your life. Baby, don't forget you can call me any time. You're lonely.' I'm not sure Sophie will be adding this to her playlists anytime soon. I'm rooting for brilliant comedian Joseph Charm in the Britain's Got Talent final next Saturday. He had me in stitches and I'm not surprised he got the golden buzzer from Alesha Dixon – who got Joe's mum up on stage to help her press it. Even if he doesn't get the top prize, I've no doubt we'll see a lot more of Joseph in the future. Pete happier than ever after beating amputation threat Not long ago Pete Doherty was told by his doctor his toes would have to be amputated if he didn't turn his life around. But it appears The Libertines rocker, who has type 2 diabetes, has done just that – and is feeling back to his best. 9 Pete Doherty has turned his health around after a stark warning from doctors – and is now feeling better than ever Credit: Getty At the peak of his career, Pete struggled with addiction to hard drugs, including heroin, crack and cocaine, and alcohol dependency. His bandmate Gary Powell said: 'Pete's health is great. 'Mentally, he's in a really good place. 'Physically, he's getting fitter and stronger as the days go by. I think he's happier now than he has been in a long time. 'His luck has completely changed – getting married, having a child, moving to France. 'You can just see from his musical repertoire that he has changed. 'There's a much happier demeanour about him right now, which comes across within his writing. 'It also comes across in his personality. 'He's completely positive at the best of times and importantly he's no longer kowtowing to the general misconceptions about who he should be as a musical artist.' THE CHARTS Alex Warren tops the singles chart again but he's also at No10 with 2024 hit Carry You Home. The track is a new entry, along with Skye Newman's Family Matters at No8. Morgan Wallen is at No1 in the album chart with I'm The Problem, while The Sherlocks and Dire Straits also make the Top Ten. SINGLES Ordinary – Alex Warren Love Me Not – Ravyn Lenae Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan Undressed – Sombr Show Me Love – Wizthemc & Bees & Honey Azizam – Ed Sheeran Blessings – Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas Family Matters – Skye Newman Beautiful Things – Benson Boone Carry You Home – Alex Warren ALBUMS I'm The Problem – Morgan Wallen Short N' Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter +-=÷x – Tour Collection – Ed Sheeran Everything Must Make Sense – The Sherlocks Even In Arcadia – Sleep Token 50 Years: Don't Stop – Fleetwood Mac Felt Better Alive – Peter Doherty Brothers In Arms – Dire Straits So Close To What – Tate McRae The Highlights – The Weeknd
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Huge band's lost single dubbed their best ever is discovered after 30 years as hopes grow of new release
Take That have had an incredible career, selling 45million albums and scoring 12 UK No1 singles. But another huge hit could be on the way now an unreleased single from more than three decades ago has been discovered. 9 Take That could be set for another hit after a long-lost single from 30 years ago was uncovered Credit: Getty The track was originally destined to be the British boyband's first chart-topper — and there are hopes the song may finally be released. I can reveal Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams, It was intended to be the follow-up to their Top Ten hit Could It Be Magic, but personnel changes at record label Sony led the song to be shelved and forgotten about — until today. Producer and songwriter Ian Levine, who worked on the track as well as Could It Be Magic, had high hopes for it. READ MORE FROM BIZARRE He told me: 'I had been brought in to revive the band's fortunes, as their first three singles had been flops, and there was concern the band would be dropped from their label Sony. "Could It Be Magic went to No3 in November 1992 and Falling For You Girl was scheduled for the following January. "There's no doubt it would have gone straight to No1.' On the release being canned, he added: 'The label felt it was the band's strongest single yet and it was deliberately planned as the follow-up to Could It Be Magic. Most read in Bizarre Treat for fans 'It was a classic case of record company politics . I got caught in the crossfire and — tragically — so did the song.' But after Ian sold the rights to his Take That songs to music publisher One Media IP Group in 2021, the track was finally rediscovered. Jason Orange: A Glimpse of the Ex Take That Star! Ian added: 'For me personally, it was a creative high point and one of the best songs Take That ever recorded. 'To see the song finally come out would be an absolute treat for the fans and a wonderful way to celebrate the band's legacy.' Even though Ian Levine co-wrote and produced the song, the band's old record label Sony has the final say for it to be officially released. As a part of pop culture history , I'd love to hear it. Cruz a mummy's boy In my exclusive pictures, the youngest son of Victoria and David Beckham was seen charming his new M-I-L during a swanky lunch in central London. 9 Cruz Beckham's relationship with Jackie Apostel is hotting up – after she introduced him to her mum Credit: BackGrid 9 Cruz was seen charming his new M-I-L during a swanky lunch in central London Credit: BackGrid 9 Cruz greets Jackie's mum with a warm hug Credit: BackGrid 9 The young Beckham then spent some time chatting with the doorman at the swanky restaurant Credit: BackGrid After hugging Jackie's mum, he enjoyed a chat with a doorman at the venue, below right. He and Jackie were first seen together at Glastonbury last summer and since then have been pretty much inseparable. She's become a firm fixture in the family's social media snaps and I'm told Jackie has become a bit of a muse for Cruz, who is in the process of hard launching his music career. A pal said: 'Cruz is mad for Jackie and they make each other very happy. David and Victoria are thrilled Cruz has found a steady girlfriend and her mum thinks he's a lovely young man.' And a talented one too, according to people I know who've heard his music. Lew, too But I'm told the Someone You Loved singer got up to belt out tunes at U2's huge Ivor Novello Awards afterparty, celebrating the band being made Fellows of the Ivors Academy. 9 Lewis Capaldi made a surprise return to the stage, singing at U2's star-studded Ivor Novello afterparty Credit: Shutterstock Editorial He was in good company, with Ed Sheeran also singing a few tunes to Bono and his bandmates. My insider told me the Irish rockers booked the posh Devonshire pub in Soho, central London, and partied until 3am yesterday. They added: 'U2 hired out all four floors of the pub and threw a massive party. 'Ed and Lewis both sang a few songs – it was an incredible moment because no one was really expecting it. 'There were a few fans standing outside and they could hear it all too. Everyone inside was going nuts for them. 'The band's friends and family were there to celebrate and there were loads of celebs, including 'As soon as the Ivors were over they all headed to the Devonshire, it was absolutely packed. 'The party didn't finish until 3am and people were staggering out as they left.' I bet the barrels of Guinness in the Devonshire's cellar have been seriously depleted. Joe's new music not for Sophie Joe Jonas has used his new album to open up about The record, Music For People Who Believe In Love, sounds similar to Harry Styles' last collection, Harry's House, and sees Joe drop some not-so-subtle hints about the messy split with ex-missus Sophie. 9 Joe Jonas has used his new album to open up about his divorce from British actress Sophie Turner Credit: Getty 9 Joe drops some not-so-subtle hints about the messy split with ex-wife Sophie Credit: Getty On Parachute, Joe sings: 'To be honest, my naked finger. Still has a fourteen-carat kinda whisper. Cinderella needs new slippers 'The memory is thicker than a picture.' He continues on Heart By Heart: 'I've been working hard 'til the middle of the night. Losing sleep and catching flights. 'You've been out most nights, tryna get a little peace. Even if it ain't with me. Haven't you, darling? That's alright, darling.' Lovingly he adds: 'Well, if he don't ever light your spark, remember I know your heart by heart. 'Just remember I will always remember. 'Holding you tight in the back of your car. Know that we tried, but we didn't get far. I'm sorry, so sorry. 'Well, you gotta leave town and you gotta live your life. Baby, don't forget you can call me any time. You're lonely.' I'm not sure Sophie will be adding this to her playlists anytime soon. I'm rooting for brilliant comedian Joseph Charm in the Britain's Got Talent final next Saturday. He had me in stitches and I'm not surprised he got the golden buzzer from Alesha Dixon – who got Joe's mum up on stage to help her press it. Even if he doesn't get the top prize, I've no doubt we'll see a lot more of Joseph in the future . Pete happier than ever after beating amputation threat Not long ago But it appears The Libertines rocker, who has type 2 diabetes, has done just that – and is feeling back to his best. 9 Pete Doherty has turned his health around after a stark warning from doctors – and is now feeling better than ever Credit: Getty At the peak of his career, Pete struggled with addiction to hard drugs, including heroin, crack and cocaine, and alcohol dependency. His bandmate Gary Powell said: 'Pete's health is great. 'Mentally, he's in a really good place. 'Physically, he's getting fitter and stronger as the days go by. I think he's happier now than he has been in a long time. 'His luck has completely changed – getting married, having a child, moving to France. 'You can just see from his musical repertoire that he has changed. 'There's a much happier demeanour about him right now, which comes across within his writing. 'It also comes across in his personality. 'He's completely positive at the best of times and importantly he's no longer kowtowing to the general misconceptions about who he should be as a musical artist.' THE CHARTS Alex Warren tops the singles chart again but he's also at No10 with 2024 hit Carry You Home. The track is a new entry, along with Skye Newman's Family Matters at No8. Morgan Wallen is at No1 in the album chart with I'm The Problem, while The Sherlocks and Dire Straits also make the Top Ten. SINGLES Ordinary – Alex Warren Love Me Not – Ravyn Lenae Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan Undressed – Sombr Show Me Love – Wizthemc & Bees & Honey Azizam – Ed Sheeran Blessings – Calvin Harris & Clementine Douglas Family Matters – Skye Newman Beautiful Things – Benson Boone Carry You Home – Alex Warren ALBUMS I'm The Problem – Morgan Wallen Short N' Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter +-=÷x – Tour Collection – Ed Sheeran Everything Must Make Sense – The Sherlocks Even In Arcadia – Sleep Token 50 Years: Don't Stop – Fleetwood Mac Felt Better Alive – Peter Doherty Brothers In Arms – Dire Straits So Close To What – Tate McRae The Highlights – The Weeknd Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.
