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Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Dilapidated 500-year-old cottage which once appeared in iconic 90s music video hits market – do you recognise it?
A DILAPIDATED 500-year-old cottage which once appeared in an iconic 90s music video has gone on sale. The 1.5-acre Silk Mill could be yours for £75,000 - and it once featured in a smash hit by a famous singer. Advertisement 6 The 1.5-acre Silk Mill was built 500 years ago Credit: Jam Press/Ross Walls 6 The property is on sale for £75,000 Credit: Jam Press/Ross Walls 6 The cottage appeared in the music video for Bryan Adams' (Everything I Do) I Do It For You Credit: Facebook Bryan Adams' (Everything I Do) I Do It For You topped the charts for a record 16 weeks in 1991 and was the theme for the blockbuster film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Adams was featured performing next to Silk Mill in the track's music video, which was directed by Julien Temple. Now the mill, built 500 years ago near the village of Holford, Somerset, is on the market for £75,000. The 1.5-acre site includes areas of mature woodland, the fast-flowing Holford River, and the atmospheric remains of the former Holford Silk Mills, as reported by Luxury Property News. Advertisement The spot is so special that Sir Paul McCartney even bought the surrounding woodland and later donated it to the League Against Cruel Sports as a wildlife sanctuary. Estate agent Ross Walls said: "Not many properties have such a back story. He added: "It's a great lifestyle or conservation opportunity. "I had an inquiry from a woman who loves Bryan Adams and was interested in leaving a property that means something to her to her children. Advertisement "I've tried to contact Bryan Adams too, but so far without success." In the late 1790s, the poet William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy spent time living at nearby Alfoxton Park and frequently walked in Holford Glen. We Left the UK for a Italian Farmhouse The waterfall along the river, just a short distance from the property, was one of their favourite places and is immortalised in Wordsworth's poem Lines Written in Early Spring. Mr Walls added: "It's an incredible place, truly magical." Advertisement In the music video, you can see the ruin directly behind where Bryan Adams was singing. Founded by Huguenot refugees - protestants who fled France and southern Belgium from the 16th to the 18th century - the Holford Silk Mills once buzzed with industry, powered by the Holford River. But the mill fell into disrepair in 1860 after two fires destroyed it. Mr Walls said the property would not be suitable for someone trying to turn it into a home, but would be ideal for someone who wants to park up, go for a wander and escape. Advertisement Adams, 62, is a Canadian guitarist, singer, composer, record producer, photographer, and philanthropist. Throughout the course of his career, he has sold over 100 million records worldwide and is responsible for the hit songs Summer of '69, Run to You, and Heaven. He is also known as one of the world's best-selling musicians and is reportedly the best-selling Canadian rock artist of all time. 6 A river flows through the property Credit: Jam Press/Ross Walls Advertisement 6 Adams and his band are seen performing outside the property Credit: Facebook
Belfast Telegraph
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Bryan Adams picks out historic Belfast gig as one of the highlights of his career: ‘The fans are unrivalled'
Ahead of this week's SSE Arena show, Canadian rocker tells of a career highlight concert in city, photographing the late Queen, and why he is driven by a wanderlust to keep touring Canadian rocker Bryan Adams has revealed a Belfast concert more than 30 years is one of the highlights of his career. After the 1991 release of (Everything I Do) I Do It For You from the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, which was number one in the UK charts for 16 weeks, he played Dundonald Ice Bowl in October of that year — and it's forever in his memory.
Belfast Telegraph
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Bryan Adams: Loud and proud Belfast gig from 1990s made it a night to remember
Ahead of this week's SSE Arena show, Canadian rocker tells of a career highlight concert in city, photographing the late Queen, and why he is driven by a wanderlust to keep touring Canadian rocker Bryan Adams has revealed a Belfast concert more than 30 years is one of the highlights of his career. After the 1991 release of (Everything I Do) I Do It For You from the film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, which was number one in the UK charts for 16 weeks, he played Dundonald Ice Bowl in October of that year — and it's forever in his memory.
The Independent
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Bryan Adams reveals the surprising origin behind his ‘first real six-string'
Bryan Adams has shared the surprising true story behind the guitar that inspired his iconic hit 'Summer of '69' and why the Covid -19 lockdown ended up being a 'lifesaver' in a revealing podcast episode. Speaking on the season opener of I Never Thought It Would Happen, hosted by Squeeze co-founder Chris Difford, Adams joins a lineup of major artists for the fifth series of the podcast from the music charity 'Help Musicians.' The Canadian singer - who holds the record for the longest-running UK No.1 single with 'Everything I Do (I Do It for You)' - set the record straight on one of his most famous lyrics. While 'Summer of '69' begins with 'I got my first real six-string / bought it at the Five and Dime,' Adams now admits the truth is less Americana and more Berkshire. Adams was just 12 years old when he bought the guitar - a Stratocaster imitation - from a music shop in Reading in 1970. His family moved frequently due to his father's job with the Canadian embassy, and when they left Israel, the guitar was left behind with a neighbour. Years later, Adams received an unexpected email from someone claiming to have found the long-lost instrument. The trail went cold - until, years later, someone approached him in a Berlin nightclub with the same message. The man turned out to be a friend of the original emailer, who had tragically died in a plane crash. The guitar was passed down to him and, honouring his friend's wishes, he returned it to Adams. In the wide-ranging interview, Adams also reflects on his experience during the Covid pandemic. While the sudden stop in touring brought fears that his career might be over, the time at home turned out to be a blessing. 'It was the best time for us as a family,' he said. 'It was great… a lifesaver.' Still, though, he worried about the future of live music: 'I had convinced myself I was not going to work again... we're done.' When touring resumed, Adams recalled playing a show in Portugal where the masked audience left the sound feeling 'muted.' He added that he believes that if a pandemic were to happen again, 'people wouldn't be as compliant.' Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 30-day free trial Sign up Adams also spoke about writing the music for the West End adaptation of Pretty Woman with long-time collaborator Jim Vallance. Though the project included 20 songs, Adams revealed around 40 were written in total, many rejected in a 'songwriting by committee' process. I Never Thought It Would Happen continues its tradition of intimate conversations with music's biggest names. Previous guests have included Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sting, Robbie Williams, and Olivia Dean. Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp is among those lined up for the new series. Difford, who also serves as an ambassador for 'Help Musicians', said: 'It's so much fun to uncover these untold stories from across music, and we've started with a cracker. Both Bryan and I are ambassadors of Help Musicians, so it was a special start to the fifth season.' Sarah Woods, CEO of Help Musicians, added: 'Being a musician is a truly rewarding career, but it also comes with challenges and barriers that can be difficult to navigate. In 2024 alone, Help Musicians delivered over 17,000 interventions to support musicians across the UK.'
