"...this isn't the road to Amarillo…it's a far superior road altogether..."
Evening Standard – July 2008
"...gorgeous..."
Guardian – August 2008
"...BEYOND AMAZING..."
POPJUSTICE – August 2008
"...I think this record is like a legacy album for Tony as well. Because we all know that Tony is a legend. He's an artist that needs to be thought about really seriously..."
RICHARD HAWLEY ON TONY CHRISTIE – July 2008
"...It will see an inspired repositioning of Christie with three generations of well-known Sheffield artists, musicians and song-writers. It's a brilliantly conceived project..."
Tony Christie feat. All Seeing I - Walk Like a Panther 1999
Tony Christie releases his new studio album, 'Made In Sheffield' through Decca/Autonomy Recordings on 10 November 2008.
"Made In Sheffield" is the sound of Britain's most enduring voice of timeless pop coming of age, and the sound of a Yorkshire city receiving the opus that its rich cultural history deserves, from one of its most beloved sons.
Produced by lifelong Tony Christie fans, Richard Hawley and Colin Elliot, "Made In Sheffield" is a beautiful dedication to the city that Tony Christie grew up around, featuring new recordings of songs by the city's most revered contemporary artists and songs by unknown city songwriters deserving of acclaim.
It is a record dreamed up on the roads of late night Sheffield, and one that's fruition stretc2hes far beyond the simplest of dreams,
Tony Christie, "I was in the middle of an album project, when on the drive back home after a late session, I heard 'Coles Corner' by Richard Hawley on the radio. I said to my son, "that's the sort of production I should be getting.""
Unbeknownst to him, Richard Hawley had already sent him over 'Coles Corner' four years ago, but due to prior commitments they were unable to record the track together. Weeks later, Tony went to see Richard in concert to request his production duties and guitar on a new version of 'Coles Corner'. The pair bonded immediately, and Hawley immediately requested that he and co-producer Colin Elliot record and produce the whole album together at their Sheffield base, Yellow Arch Studios.
Tony's original recording project developed into a new concept that the album should only feature songs written by Sheffield's own songwriters, and new songs by Tony himself.
Tony Christie, "When we started listening to material, we were amazed at not only many songs there were, but the quality just blew us away. Some of the songs on the album are by completely unknown writers and might possibly have never seen the light of day."
Some of Sheffield's most acclaimed contemporary artists feature on the record, including album opener 'The Only Ones Who Know' by The Arctic Monkeys, 'Born To Cry' by Jarvis Cocker, 'Louise' by The Human League, and that long awaited recording of 'Coles Corner' by Richard Hawley.
It is the sound of the lesser-known city songwriters that Tony holds close in the aftermath of the album sessions, including Martin Bragger, who contributes two songs ('Danger Is A Woman In Love'/'Paradise Square').
Ultimately, 'Made In Sheffield' takes the glittering career of the 65-year-old Tony Christie into a bold new direction. It contains all the grittiness and beauty of a city that often loses its prominence as a cultural birthplace, shunned for the proud history of Manchester and London, and moulds it into a romantic journey that could have been created at any point over the past four decades.
Tony Christie, "We are a proud community and the artists that have hailed from Sheffield are some of the most exciting and successful UK artists in pop history. I wanted to celebrate our culture."
"Made In Sheffield" is a celebration of Sheffield and a celebration of their musical forefather. The soaring majesty of his voice and his reinvention of contemporary, acclaimed songs into revigoured and timeless classics marks an artist British institution in his absolute prime.
Tony Christie, "I am not, and never have been the excitable type but this album has me jumping. It is a very exciting time."
Tracklisting ( & songwriters):
1. The Only Ones Who Know (The Arctic Monkeys)
2. Perfect Moon (Sara Jay/Mark Sheridan)
3. Born To Cry (Jarvis Cocker, Richard Hawley, Pulp)
4. All I Ever Care About Is You (Tony Christie)
5. Going Home Tomorrow (Tony Christie)
6. Louise (The Human League)
7. Danger Is A Woman In Love (Martin Bragger)
8. I'll Never Let You Down (John Stuart/Mark Sheridan)
9. How Can I Entertain (Sara Jay/Mark Sheridan)
10. Paradise Square (Martin Bragger)
11. Coles Corner (Richard Hawley)
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It appears this message is mistaken for self pitty, though it is far from the truth. I only share the story to make aware the price of a DUI. I recently made a very bad decision to get behind the wheel after having had a few drinks. I was pulled over and it quickly escalated in to not only a drunk driving charge but also an assault and a resisting arrest. I have never had a drunk driving before, nobody was hurt, and there was no accident. As a result I have lost my license which has had an effect in not being able to provide for my family, as driving is essential in my line of work. I have to pay a large fine. I'll have to go to jail and buy special insurance to get my license back. Also I will have to go to alcohol awareness classes that cost almost $700.00. Altogether it will cost thousands that I dont have. My family will pay for my bad choice. I wrote this new song "The drunk driver song" to help make people aware of the price you will have to pay for drinking and driving. I was not a criminal, nor a bad person, but because my stupidity I am now both. Please do not drink and drive! If you can please take just a few minutes and give the song a listen I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you. JG JOHNSON
Hi, I just stop by to hear your music and you are really playing and singing great, Thank you for being a part of my space friends, I try and give you messages that will help you become better then you can be and I also enjoy your singing voice and your music very very much. I am so honored being your friend.
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
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