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Added New Pics
Added details of: "Nightbird"
promo interview cd, "The
Innocents" argentinian vinyl, "The
Circus" australian vinyl single, "Who
Needs Love (Like That)" 1992 uk vinyl (thanks to Patrick
Aldag), "Chains Of Love / A
Little Respect" us cassette (thanks to Patrick Aldag).
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"Links" Section Updated
"Links"
section has been updated with some new links to Erasure's record
labels websites.
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"The Erasure Show" - Dublin
Here are some news about yesterday's
"The Erasure Show" gig in Dublin. The show was opened again with "No
Doubt", Andy came on stage with angel wings. Vince again rapped in
"Rapture". Encore was "I Bet You're Mad At Me" and "Sometimes". This
time Andy forgot the words to "I Bet You're Mad At Me". Erasure
didn't come out to meet the fans who waited for an hour when
everyone had gone away except Valerie (one of the backing singers).
(thanks to cionnaith666 for the info)
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US Promotion Plan For "Breathe"
We had been known the details of US
promotion plan for "Breathe" (thanks to flatmyer).
 "Breathe" was send out in January to
a very select few stations that have supported the band in the US in
recent years to "review" and perhaps play for test spins (1-5 times
to see how it sounds on the air, reaction etc.). From the feedback
given it was then determined that an exclusive US "Radio Mix" might
be needed in addition. Mute North America comissioned The Swiss
American Federation to remix the track, and got a very good result.
SAF have remixed the # 1 hit radio versions for: Enya ("Only Time")
& Celine Dion ("A New Day"), plus did the Madonna megamix for the
"GHV2" release.
The plan from Mute North America & EMI Music Collective for
"Breathe" is to start the big radio push mid to late March - closer
to the tour, so that they can set up promotions with radio in major
markets for exclusive events, shows or studio visits along the tour
route. Radio will be asked to "wait" to add the song into rotation
until then, thus to have a big impact on a 1-2 week period in March.
There are many other opportunities being negotiated ie: TV
appearences, press and video.
For now:
Seattle 89.5 FM KNHC has "Breathe" in the best rotation early (12
times this week)
Other recent "test" stations have been:
KEZR San Jose
KBIG Los Angeles
WKIE Chicago
The "Don't Say You Love Me" maxi-cd will be released on schedule
domestically as a follow-up to the current club-hit and serviced to
club DJs, but the radio focus for the spring will now will be
exclusively on "Breathe".
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Andy Bell Explains HIV Diagnosos Remark
Quotes from the article published at
Contactmusic.com:
 "Erasure
star Andy Bell has denied he wanted to be diagnosed with HIV before
he eventually caught the virus, although he admits saying he did.
The "A Little Respect" singer, who announced last month (Dec 2004)
he contracted the virus that leads to AIDS in 1998, caused some
controversy recently when he told reporters he thought being HIV
positive "was a touchstone of being gay".
But British Bell says he only meant he had wanted to understand what
living with the virus was like, before he actually caught it
himself.
The 40-year-old says, "It's true. I did say that, but I didn't
really mean it. What I meant was that I wanted to feel what so many
others were feeling."
"People forget that before the drugs became available, it was a
really black time for the gay community. So many of our friends
died."
"We knew a Turkish guy whose partner died and he couldn't handle it
and he killed himself. I always felt guilty that we weren't able to
do more to help him."
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Erasure Show In Belfast
"The Erasure Show" tour started yesterday
in Belfast. We have a brief info from several EIS members who
attended on the show. The set was designed with huge inflatable tree things
sort of like the "Nightbird" cover. There were three costume changes
for Andy. Performing "Blue Savannah" Andy got the words completely
wrong, Vince rapped in "Rapture" by himself! Merchandise that is
being selling: tour programme, big selection of t-shirts, the white
& black basket ball tops and keyrings. The setlist of the gig was as
follows:
01. No Doubt
02. Hideaway
03. Brother & Sister
04. Knocking On Your Door
05. The Circus
06. Breathe
07. Ship Of Fools
08. Drama!
09. All This Time Still Falling Out Of Love
10. Stop!
11. Rapture
12. Ave Maria
13. Breath Of Life
14. A Little Respect
15. I Broke It All In Two
16. Chains Of Love
17. Chorus
18. Love To Hate You
19. Blue Savannah
20. In My Arms
21. Don't Say You Love Me
22. Oh L'Amour
23. I Bet You're Mad At Me
Encore
24. Sometimes
25. Who Needs Love Like That
Review of this opening show has
already been published at Belfast Telegraph website. You can read it
here.
(thanks to sugarfree, goldiemc and
sladha for the info)
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New Interview With Andy
New interview with Andy has been
published in british newspaper "Daily Mirror". Andy talks about his
hip operations, HIV status and cocaine habit. Download pdf file with
interview
here.
(thanks to jimmymac)
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"Breathe" / "Nightbird" Chart Positions
"Breathe" spent its forth week at #
1 in Israel! It is topping Israel chart for one month! "Breathe"
also becomes a club hit in US achieving Top 5 position in
Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart! Current "Breathe" chart positions are:
Israel: # 1
Billboard Hot Dance Club Play (USA): # 4
Germany: # 70
This week "Nightbird" chart position
is:
Germany: # 70
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Client Interview
New interview with Erasure's
supporting band Client has been published at icScotland website.
Here are some interesting snippets from it:
 ...Q.
Are you looking forward to touring with Erasure?
A. Yes I am actually; I'm really looking forward to the tour. They
are extremely nice. Really lovely, warm people. I toured with them
when I was in Dubstar and they just made us so welcome.
Q. So you've met them a few times then?
A. Yeah. Infact they were recording their album at the same time as
us and I was in the kitchen one day sitting watching Ready Steady
Cook because I'd had enough of listening to snare sounds and Andy
just came in and said 'Hello Sarah', and I thought oh my god, I was
really taken aback that he recognised me and remembered me. It was
great because I've changed quite a bit since I was in Dubstar so
that was very nice.
Read the full interview
here.
Greg
EIS:
Hello!
At selected UK dates on the forthcoming Erasure Show tour, 'Live
Here Now' are giving you the chance to purchase a Ltd Ed double live
CD of the show that you've just watched.
The 'Live Here Now' CDs can be ordered online from
www.liveherenow.co.uk or purchased at the venue 10 minutes after the
performance.
The CDs will cost £15 and a download version will also be available
for a limited time for £10.
The download comes with printable artwork to enable you to create
your own CD's.
Please Note:
- The Live Here Now website will go online from Thursday 24th
February, and will list the shows that CDs will be available for.
- If you purchase the CDs at the venue, it would be advisable to pay
by cash.
- The CDs will contain the whole show with the exception of the
support acts.
web:
http://www.liveherenow.co.uk
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106 Century FM Exclusive Erasure Gig
106 Century FM will be hosting a very
exclusive gig with Erasure during March in Leicester. You can't buy
tickets to this event, it is exclusive to Century FM 'Your Music
panel' members.
Therefore visit the 106 Century FM website and sign up (it's free!)
to be entered into the prize draw for a chance to win an opportunity
to see this exclusive gig.
Century FM:
http://www.106centuryfm.com/Article.asp?id=68489
Although Century FM is giving away the bulk of the tickets, the EIS
is also running a prize draw with several pairs of tickets to give
away.
[Check your EIS email update for entry details]
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Don't Say You Love Me - Clips Online
A clip from the 'Don't Say You Love
Me' video can now be viewed online, as well as a clip from the 'Mark
Moore & Eon Vox' remix.
EIS:
http://www.erasureinfo.com/releases/singles/dontsayyouloveme.html
There are also some screen grabs from the video available here:
EIS:
http://www.erasureinfo.com/gallery/videocaptures.html
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The Erasure Show - Ticket Sales Dates
Listed below are the times tickets
will go on sale via Ticketmaster:
- Denver CO Paramount Theatre - Sat 05/Mar/05 10:00 AM
- Dallas TX Lakewood Theatre - Fri 25/Feb/05 12:00 PM
- Boston MA Avalon Ballroom - Fri 04/Mar/05 12:00 PM
Salt Lake City and Toronto ticket sale dates / times still to be
confirmed.
web:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/735018
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Fan Mixes
Several more fan mixes of Breathe
have been added to the EIS site - there are certainly some excellent
mixes being created!
EIS:
http://www.erasureinfo.com/treasure
(I forgot to flag on the page which are the newly added mixes -
sorry.)
If you want to send an MP3 of a mix that you have created - send it
(along with whom it should be credited to) to the following email
address:
email:
mixes@erasureinfo.com
(Please only send *one* MP3 per email, or else the email will bounce
- or just send me a link to where the file can be downloaded)
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Erasure - US TV
US television appearances to keep an
eye out on:
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!
A live performance by Erasure will be featured on ABC's 'Jimmy
Kimmel Live!' on the 12th May.
ABC:
http://abc.go.com/primetime/jimmykimmel
- Big Gay 40
Erasure interview snippets will be included in an upcoming VH1
programe 'Big Gay 40', airing in March.
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Tour Photos
If you wish to share your Erasure
related photos with the world, then feel free to email them in to be
included within the EIS Gallery. With the tour nearly upon us, there
should be plenty of photo opportunities coming up!
The photos don't have to be of Andy and Vince, they can be of
yourselves before / during / after the gig etc. See the gallery for
examples of photos already sent in.
If you do send in a photo(s) then please include in the email:
- Where the photo was taken (venue etc)
- Who is in the photo (if it's not Andy and / or Vince)
- Who the photo should be credited to
- Send them to
photos@erasureinfo.com
Gallery:
http://www.erasureinfo.com/gallery/fanphotos.html
Email:
photos@erasureinfo.com
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Don't Say You Love Me - Slipcases
Is it that time again already?
For those members that have joined the EIS mailing since 'Breathe'
was released, a quick explanation may be in order...
The UK marketing department of Mute send out free cardboard
slipcases to those in the UK and Ireland to keep the two CDs and DVD
single in.
If you are resident in the UK or Ireland, simply fill in your
details on this page to receive one:
EIS:
http://www.erasureinfo.com/register/postalupdates.html
*IMPORTANT*
- If you have previously registered then there is no need to
register again.
- If you have moved, please let me know via the 'contact' section of
the website, with details of your old and new address.
- If you are outside the UK this post on the EIS forum will be of
interest:
Forum:
http://www.erasureinfo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5559
Regards!
Greg
Erasure Information Service
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Erasure's Back Catalogue To Be Re-Released?
Here is a report of the EIS member
lurpak33:
 "I
work at Heathrow [airport] and last week I met Daniel Miller [head
of Mute Records]. He was on his way to Los Angeles, he is a very
nice guy and was kind enough to stop for a little chat. First
question was: "Will there be Box Sets 5 & 6"? He seemed adamant that
there will be more box sets. Question 2: "This being Erasure's 20th
year, will you be re-releasing their back catalogue"? Answer: "Yes!
Digitally remastered in 5.1 surround sound with maybe a few extras".
He [Daniel] seemed really pleased with the sucsess of "Nightbird"
and was looking forward to the "Don't Say You Love Me" release."
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Me And My Record Collection: Andy Bell
Andy is featured in the UK newspaper
"Sunday Express" magazine supplement, where he discusses his top 10
albums.
1. Blondie - Plastic Letters (1977)
2. The Flirts - Physical Attraction (2001)
3. Little Eva - Llllloco-Motion (1962)
4. Lene Lovich - Stateless (1978)
5. The Seekers - The Seekers (1989)
6. The B52's - Wild Planet (1980)
7. Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of These) (1983)
8. Yazoo - Upstairs At Eric's (1982)
9. Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now (2000)
10. Kate Bush - The Kick Inside (1978)
(News from
EIS
website)
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"Don't Say You Love Me" Future Chart Postion
This week "Don't Say You Love Me" is at
# 40 in
UK Future Chart
(up from # 55).
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"Breathe" / "Nightbird" / "Hits!.." Chart Positions
"Breathe" spent its third week at #
1 in Israel! Other current "Breathe" chart positions are:
Israel: # 1
Billboard Hot Dance Club Play (USA): # 8
Denmark: # 13
Germany: # 59
UK: # 70
This week "Nightbird" chart positions
are:
Germany: # 44
Denmark: # 94
UK: # 122
This week "Hits! - The Very Best
Of Erasure" chart position is:
UK: # 161
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"Breathe" - Exclusive US Remix
Mute Corporation (Erasure's US record
label) have commisioned remix of "Breathe" from
The Swiss
American Federation. This special remix made for US radio is
now available on 1 track promo cd (catalogue number MUSDJ 167-2).
 S.A.F.
(The Swiss American Federation) was founded in 1999 in a Hollywood
record store by Christian B. and Marc Dold. The duo have remixed
such bands and artists like Sarah Brightman, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Van
Dyk, Basement Jaxx, Celine Dion, Enya, Madonna and Peter Gabriel
among others.
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"The Erasure Show" US Gig Flyer
Here is the picture of the flyer for
"The Erasure Show" gig in Los Angeles:
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"The Erasure Show" - Berlin And Dresden Sold Out!
Tickets for Berlin and Dresden dates
have sold out! One more gig in New York (22nd April) have also sold
out!
Greg
EIS:
Hello!
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Five New Tour Dates
The following five dates have been
added to 'The Erasure Show':
28 May 05 USA Salt Lake City, UT Kingsbury Hall (Congrats Utah
fans!!)
29 May 05 USA Denver, CO Paramount Theatre
31 May 05 USA Dallas, TX Lakewood Theatre
03 Jun 05 USA Boston, MA Avalon Ballroom
04 Jun 05 Canada Toronto, ON Massey Hall
I have no information at this point at to where and when tickets
will be made available, or if there are any plans for ticket
pre-sales.
Keep checking the tour and news sections for updates:
EIS News :
http://www.erasureinfo.com/news
EIS Tour :
http://www.erasureinfo.com/tour
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'Don't Say You Love Me' Radio Mix Clip
Conversation going on in my head at
the moment:
Q: So Greg, what are you listening to?
A: I'm listening to the intriguing radio mix of 'Don't Say You Love
Me'.
Q: Intriguing in what way?
A: Well it's been reworked with a new intro and packs more of a
"punch" that will make it more appealing to radio.
Q: Sounds intriguing! Where I can listen to a clip of it?
A:
http://www.erasureinfo.com/releases/singles/dontsayyouloveme.html
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Don't Say You Love Me - Radio Play Lists
'Don't Say You Love Me' has been
added to the 'BBC Radio 2' 'C' play list.
In addition, it has been added to the 'A' play list of UK radio
stations 'Downtown Radio' and 'Cool FM'.
BBC Radio :
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/r2music/playlist
Downtown :
http://www.downtown.co.uk/playlist.asp
Cool FM :
http://www.coolfm.co.uk/playlist.asp
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'Wanted / For Sale' Forum Section
Although the EIS is unable to help
with people who are looking for tickets for sold out gigs, quite a
few EIS members are posting ticket advertisements on the EIS Forum
in the Wanted / For Sale section.
EIS Forum :
http://www.erasureinfo.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=2
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Out.com - Andy Bell Interview
Bob Merrick has recently conducted an
exclusive interview with Andy Bell for Out.com. Andy discusses
Erasure's new album, his favourite songs from their catalogue and
his recently announced HIV status.
Out.com :
http://www.out.com
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Arjan Writes - Andy Bell Interview
Arjan Timmermans has conducted an
additional interview with Andy which can be read on the
arjanwrites.com website. Thanks to Arjan for the link.
Web:
http://www.arjanwrites.com/arjanwrites/2005/02/interview_with__1.html
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'Don't Say You Love Me' North American Track Listing
The North American release date for
'Don't Say You Love Me' is the 5th April 2005.
The track listing for this US CD Maxi single release is as follows:
1. Don't Say You Love Me - Single Mix
2. Don't Say You Love Me - Radio Mix
3. Lie To Me
4. Don't Say You Love Me - Piney Gir Mix
5. Don't Say You Love Me - Mark Moore & Eon Vox Remix
6. Don't Say You Love Me - ATOC's Rock 'n' Ravin' Vocal Remix
7. Don't Say You Love Me - Video (enhanced CD ROM)
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Black Cap Photos
Andy and the Manhattan Clique did a
great DJ set last night - and hearing the 'Mark Moore & Eon Vox' mix
of 'Don't Say You Love Me' loud on the dance floor was certainly a
cool experience!!
Four photos from that night (please note - photography isn't my
strong point) are up in the EIS gallery.
Gallery :
http://www.erasureinfo.com/gallery/fanphotos.html
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Exclusive New EIS Merchandise
Two brand new Nightbird themed items
are available from the EIS:
-
Nightbird T-shirts
- Nightbird Snow Globes
Plus a further selection of back issue 'Private Ear' magazines have
been found and made available online.
Please note that the In_Vox singles are currently out of stock (yes
again! they're very popular!) Sony Music Greece will be
manufacturing a new batch shortly.
EIS Shop:
http://www.erasureinfo.com/shop
Regards
Greg
Erasure Information Service
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Added New Pics
Added details of: "Nightbird"
japanese cd (thanks to Gena), "Drama!"
us vinyl, "Breathe" us promo
cd, "Supernature" french
promo vinyl, "Oh L'Amour"
1986 uk vinyl (thanks to Patrick Aldag and Martin Rivers), "Crackers
International" uk vinyl (thanks to Patrick Aldag).
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Interview With Vince In "Play"
Russian magazine "Play"
have published an interview with Vince Clarke titled "Happy
Together". It can be found in the latest issue (# 3 (58) 2005). Also
magazine have published the list of 5 greatest Erasure albums (as
choosen by "Play").
See scans below (click the picture to enlarge).
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"Don't Say You Love Me" On BBC Radio 2
"Don't Say You Love Me" has been
added to the BBC Radio 2 'C' playlist.
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"Don't Say You Love Me" Future Chart Postion
"Don't Say You Love Me" entered the
UK Future Chart at # 55.
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"Don't Say You Love Me"
North American Release
"Don't Say You Love Me" will be
released in USA as CD Maxi-single on 4th April. Catalogue number:
9285-2 / 7245-969285-2 3. The tracklisting is
as follows:
1. Don't Say You Love Me (Single Mix)
2. Don't Say You Love Me (Radio Mix)
3. Lie To Me
4. Don't Say You Love Me (Piney Gir Mix)
5. Don't Say You Love Me (Mark Moore & Eon Vox Remix)
6. Don't Say You Love Me (ATOC's Rock' N' Ravin' Vocal Remix)
7. Video - Don't Say You Love Me (Enhanced CD ROM)
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"Breathe" - Pete Heller Mixes
There was a muddle with amount of the
mixes for "Breathe" made by Peter Heller which is now cleared up. We
can confirm that the following Pete Heller's mixes are the same one
mix:
1. Pete Heller's Phela Mix
2. Pete Heller's Phela Club Mix
3. Pete Heller Main Mix
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Original "Drama!" And "Wild!" Artwork
Here are the original photo
compositions made by Pierre Et Gilles that were used by Me Company
for the "Drama!" and "Wild!" design. Its notable that for the sleeve
of CD1 / US CD of "Drama!" the image was flattened to fit it into CD
format.
Original Pierre Et Gilles composition
(click the picture to enlarge)
"Drama!" US CD sleeve
Original Pierre Et Gilles composition
(click the picture to enlarge)
"Drama!" CD2 sleeve
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(click the picture to enlarge)
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Big thanks to Tania Tcherkassova for
the scans.
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"Don't Say You Love
Me" On UK Radio
"Don't Say You Love Me" has been
added to the 'A' playlist of UK radio station "Downtown
Radio"!
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"Nightbird" Review In Russian Magazine
Review of "Nightbird" has been
published in russian magazine "Automobili"
(February 2005 issue). The magazine illustrated it with cover of
illegal "Nightbird" cd. See scans below (click the picture to
enlarge).
Thanks to Olga Chernyakova for the
scans.
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Article About Andy
Bell
 US
gay magazine "Instinct"
have published an article about Andy Bell in its new (February 2005)
issue.
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Andy Bell On Madonna, Scissor Sisters And Pink Grease
Playlouder.com have published a small
but interesting interview with Andy. Here it is.
"PlayLouder had a natter with Andy
Bell from Erasure a wee while back, in which the singer dispelled
his opinion on various of his contemporaries - and questioned the
depth of Madonna's Kabbalah faith.
 Bell told our Jeres that he wouldn't snog Ms. Spears, which isn't
much of a surprise given that he's gay as a parrot, and said of Pink
Grease "Ooh, it's a bit raunchy for me, but I do like the
punkiness." Asked about the Scissor Sisters, Bell quipped that "they
owe us everything."
Bell went on to reveal that he has more than a soft spot for
Madonna. "I do like going to gigs but I get so jealous watching
them. I want to be up there myself. I saw Blondie. And I saw Madonna
recently, and I was just like 'Fucking hell she WORKS! That girl!
That woman! She is a religion on her own. She doesn't need the
Kabbalah'."
 Bell's boyfriend even got all keen on the idea of signing up to the
faith. "My boyfriend was like 'I want to join the Kabbalah'. He was
phoning up about the accessories and going online. I was like 'honey
I can get you one of those little red bits of wool to put around
your wrist' because they're like £265 or something. I was like 'I
can get you a bit of wool', you know."
But Bell's a canny lad, and can sniff the whiff of bulldoodoo behind
Madge's pontificating.
"I've heard all these stories about the studio she was doing some
mixing in," he said. "She had the Kabbalah water in there that had
been blessed, you know, for £80 a bottle. She took a couple of sips
and then she was drinking out of the tap like everybody else!"
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Erasure Promotion In
Canada
News from
Frontside
website.
 "February
2nd, 2005: Erasure drops new single and album, teams up with
Frontside. To say we're excited would be an understatement.
Frontside has the pleasure of announcing that we're teaming up with
Mute Records and Erasure to help promote their new album "Nightbird"
in Canada.
With more than 25 Million albums sold worldwide, Andy Bell, and
Vince Clarke (a founding member of Geoff's favorite band Depeche
Mode) have a career that spans 20 years, are considered forefathers
in Electronic music and inspirational leaders within the gay
community. They have a new album called "Nightbird" that features a
stunning new single called "Breathe".
We'll be putting the full team in motion behind this one, with
Radio, College, Street, Video, Pool and more... The first single
"Breathe" hits radio the week of February 14th, 2005."
Frontside Promotions Group is a full
service music promotions company which works with record labels,
musicians, managers and an increasing number of non-music industry
clients to help with the many aspects of promotion. Whether it's an
artist's album release, tour or a major event, they offer radio
promotion, publicity, a national street team, events management,
college and non-commercial radio promo and more.
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"Breathe" /
"Nightbird" Chart Positions
"Breathe" spent its second week at #
1 in Israel! Other current "Breathe" chart positions are:
Israel: # 1
Billboard Hot Dance Club Play (USA): # 15
Denmark: # 32
Sweden: # 38
UK: # 51
Germany: # 68
This week "Nightbird" chart positions
are:
Germany: # 41
Sweden: # 56 (last week was # 34)
Denmark: # 60
UK: # 75
Greg
EIS:
Hello!
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Andy To DJ At The Black Cap
Andy Bell will be special guest DJ at
'The Black Cap' (Camden High Street, London NW1) on Thurs 17
February.
Web:
http://www.theblackcap.com
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Behind The Scenes - 'The Erasure Show' Rehearsal
The 'Behind The Scenes' feature has
been updated with two video clips of Andy (and the backing singers
Ann-Marie and Val) rehearsing for the forthcoming tour.
Please Note: For those wishing for the set list for the tour to
remain a surprise then you may wish to avoid this feature for now!
EIS:
http://www.erasureinfo.com/features/behindthescenes.html
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Don't Say You Love Me - Single Details
The track listing for 'Don't Say You
Love Me' has been published within the EIS releases section. The
North American track listing is TBC. Larger examples of the artwork
can be viewed within the news section.
In addition, a 60 clip of the utterly superb 'Piney Gir' mix is
available, simply click on the headphones icon next to the track
listing.
Releases:
http://www.erasureinfo.com/releases/singles/...
News:
http://www.erasureinfo.com/news
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'The Erasure Show' Washington, DC 9:30 Club
The previously cancelled Washington,
DC gig scheduled for the 3rd May is back on! See the tour page for
ticket ordering details:
Tour:
http://www.erasureinfo.com/tour
In addition, the tour page has been updated to list the support acts
at each venue.
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German Gigs - English Language Ticket Site
For those of you whose first language
is not German, an English language ticket ordering site is available
to purchase tickets for the German Erasure shows.
Web:
http://www.kartenhaus.de/...
(please ensure that the entire web link is copied into your browser
- or follow the link from the tour page.)
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Mute Bank - Erasure Poster Promotion
Spend £20 or more with *any* order at
Mute Bank (UK website) and receive an Erasure Free Poster Pack
containing 4 posters in a tube (size approx 800 x 500 mm).
All you have to do is make sure your Mute Bank order total is £20 or
more
and put the Free Poster Pack into your shopping cart when you order.
The
posters are chosen randomly but all of them will be different.
Note: Strictly one pack per order. Postage & packing will apply. The
pack may arrive a day or so after your actual order and the offer is
available while stocks last.
web:
http://www.mute.com/ecommerce/index.jsp
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Mute Bank - Nightbird & Breathe Now Available
The 2 CD and 1 DVD release of Breathe
(complete with slipcase) and Nightbird is now available by
mail-order from Mute Bank's UK website:
UK :
http://www.mute.com/ecommerce/index.jsp
The North American CD maxi-single release of Breathe, plus the
Nightbird
album is available by mail-order from the Mute Bank US site:
US:
http://mute.insound.com
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EIS Forum Reminder
If you have registered for the EIS
Forum, make sure that you log from time to time to check for any
private messages that may have been sent to you from other forum
members. Once you have logged in, click on the 'Private Messages'
option on the top row.
The forum is proving to be a valuable feedback mechanism - so if you
haven't already registered and posted a message - do so today!
Regards
Greg
Erasure Information Service
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"Don't Say You Love Me" Artwork
Here are the artwork for the
forthcoming Erasure single "Don't Say You Love Me":
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New Interview With
Andy Bell
New interview with Andy have been
publised at "Trust
The DJ" website. Andy discussing his DJ experience, his
collaboration with Larry Tee and also talking about his attitude to
Alison Moyet and Yazoo. Click
here to read the whole interview.
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"The Erasure Show" - New Washington Date
The additional show in Washington, DC
(on 3rd May) have been added to "The Erasure Show" tour. Tickets
will go on sale tomorrow, 10th February at 10am.
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Erasure Article /
Interview With Vince Clarke
New article / interview with Vince
have been publised at "Scotland On Sunday" website. Here are some
Vince's quotes:
 "People
are enjoying listening to songs again, and perhaps there is a move
away from dance music which is neither song nor melody based. We’ve
always written songs. Myself and Andy both love three-minute pop
songs and if we can write a song that works with just a guitar and
Andy singing, we are on to a winner."
"Sometimes, I am like his [Andy's
- erasure.ru] Mum. He’s a late night person and I tend to get up
when the cows get up. We have about two hours in the afternoon when
our schedules both meet. I like to look after him and he looks after
me."
"I never felt comfortable writing
songs with anyone else. You bare your soul a bit and you have to
have complete trust and confidence in the person you are working
with. I found that person in Andy. I feel very fortunate in that
way."
Read the full article
here.
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Erasure In Russian Press
Several russian magazines has have a
publications about Erasure this month:
- "Rolling
Stone" (February 2005) published a review of "Nightbird"
(click the picture to enlarge).
- "Play" (# 2
(57) 2005) published an article about Andy Bell and review of "The
Tank, The Swan And The Balloon Live!" DVD (click the picture to
enlarge).
- "Hello!"
(# 5 (46) 2005) published an article about Andy Bell as well as
previously unseen photo of Erasure from their recent djing in
"G-A-Y" club (click the picture to enlarge).
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Mute Bank - Erasure
Poster Promotion
Erasure - Free Poster Pack with any
order £20+
Spend £20 or more at Mute Bank and receive an Erasure Free Poster
Pack containing 4 posters in a tube (size approx 800 x 500 mm). All
you have to do is make sure your order total is £20 or more and put
the Free Poster Pack into your shopping cart when you order. The
posters are chosen randomly but all of them will be different.
Note: Strictly one pack per order. Postage & packing will apply. The
pack may arrive a day or so after your actual order and the offer is
available while stocks last.
www:
http://www.mutebank.co.uk
tel: +44(0)20 8964 0029
fax: +44(0)20 8964 3722
(News from
EIS
website)
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EIS: 'Behind The
Scenes' Update
The 'Behind The Scenes' feature has
been updated with two video clips of Andy and the backing singers
Ann-Marie and Val, rehearsing for the forthcoming tour in a studio
in central London.
Please Note: For those wishing for the setlist for the tour to
remain a surprise then you may wish to avoid this feature for now!
Although of course the fact that these two songs are being rehearsed
does not guarantee that they will be performed on 'The Erasure Show'
tour at any stage.
web:
http://www.erasureinfo.com/features/behindthescenes.html
(News from
EIS
website)
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"Don't Say You Love
Me" Tracklistings Corrections
Here are the tracklistings of "Don't
Say You Love Me" single confirmed by
EIS:
CD1 (CD MUTE 337 / 7243-868984-2 5):
1. Don't Say You Love Me (Single Mix)
2. Lie To Me
CD2 (LCD MUTE 337 / 7243-868985-2 4):
1. Don't Say You Love Me (Mark Moore
& Eon Vox Mix)
2. Don't Say You Love Me (ATOC's Rock 'N' Ravin' Vocal Remix)
3. Breathe (Pete Heller's Phela Club Mix)
DVD (DVD MUTE 337 / 7243-868984-9 4):
1. Don't Say You Love Me (Radio Mix)
2. Don't Say You Love Me (Piney Gir Mix)
3. Video - Don't Say You Love Me
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"Hits! - The Very Best
Of Erasure" Is Back In Charts!
 Erasure's greatest hits compilation "Hits!
- The Very Best Of Erasure" which was originally released in
October 2003 and now have a 'gold' status has re-entered UK chart at
# 168.
(News from
EIS
website)
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Added New Pics
Added details of: "Nightbird"
european cd, "Breathe" european
CD1 and CD2, "Follow Our
Trax Volume IV" us promo compilation, "Sometimes"
belgian vinyl (thanks to Patrick Aldag), "Motown
Mania" compilation (thanks to Patrick Aldag).
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Extra! Extra! "Don't Say You Love Me" Single Details
Here is the tracklistings of
Erasure's forthcoming single "Don't Say You Love Me":
CD1:
1. Don't Say You Love Me (Single Mix)
2. Lie To Me
CD2:
1. Don't Say You Love Me (Mark Moore
& Eon Vox Mix)
2. Don't Say You Love Me (A Touch Of Class Rock & Rave Mix)
3. Breathe (Pete Heller Vocal Mix)
DVD:
1. Don't Say You Love Me (Radio Mix)
2. Don't Say You Love Me (Piney Gir Mix)
3. Video - Don't Say You Love Me
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Erasure No. 1 In Israel!
This week "Breathe" in no. 1 in
Israel! It beated new entries from Kylie Minogue and Band Aid 20.
Other current
"Breathe" chart positions are:
Israel: # 1
Denmark: # 8
Billboard Hot Dance Club Play (USA): # 21 (Power
pick)
UK: # 37
Sweden: # 44
Germany: # 50
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"Nightbird" Chart Positions
This week "Nightbird" chart positions
are:
Germany: # 22
Denmark: # 25
UK: # 27
USA: # 154
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Piney Gir To Support Erasure
Quotes from
Piney Gir
website:
 "Yes,
Piney supports Erasure! All the gigs are SOLD OUT, so if you've not
got your tickets, Piney will be playing late night club gigs in
select cities - see below (more dates will be added so keep checkin'
the site, if you don't see your city, it may just appear on the list
tomorrow or the next day, it's an evergrowing list).
24th Feb - Belfast - Waterfront
25th Feb - Dublin - Vicar Street; Piney does a late club show at
The
Ballroom Of Romance there is a free CDR with a Piney track
for the first 100 in the door!
26th Feb - Dublin - Vicar Street
28th Feb - Edinburgh - Usher Hall
1st Mar - Glascow - Academy
2nd Mar - Piney plays club date in Aberdeen, Erasure get the day off
though... venue for Piney TBC.
3rd Mar - Newcastle - City Hall
5th Mar - London - Hammersmith Apollo
7th Mar - Nottingham - Royal Concert Hall. Piney plays a late show
at the
Rescue Rooms.
9th Mar - Manchester - Apollo
10th Mar - Sheffield - Octagon
11th Mar - Preston - Guildhall
13th Mar - Portsmouth - Guildhall
14th Mar - Bristol - Colston Hall
16th Mar - Wolverhampton - Civic Hall
18th Mar - Norwich - UEA
20th Mar - Cardiff - St. Davids
21st Mar - Hull - City Hall
23rd Mar - Copenhagen - Vega
24th Mar - Copenhagen - Vega
26th Mar - Berlin - Columbiahalle
27th Mar - Hamburg - CCH3
28th Mar - Cologne - E-Werk
29th Mar - Offenbach - Capitol
1st April - Dresden - Alter Schlachthof"
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Erasure After Show Party In Köln
The after show Erasure Party will be
holding at
Teatro Köln in Köln, Germany on 28th March (after Erasure
gig in Köln). All details can be found
here.
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"Don't Say You Love Me" Artwork
 Here
is a small preview of the artwork of the new Erasure single "Don't
Say You Love Me" (out 14th March) published at
EIS
website.
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Andy DJ
Andy will be DJing at London's "The
Black Cap" on Thursday, 17th February (171 Camden High Street,
London). More details can be found
here.
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"Nightbird" Merchandise
Here are the pics of two promotional
"Nightbird" items: "Nightbird" mugs and new Erasure buttons.
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"The Erasure Show" - Los Angeles Sold Out!
Tickets for all Los Angeles dates
have sold out!
Greg
EIS:
Hello!
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Two More Shows!
Two additional shows have been added
to 'The Erasure Show' tour:
Date - 17 May 05
Place - San Diego, CA (USA)
Venue - 4th and B -
http://www.4thandb.com
Internet Presale: 10.00am 2 Feb 2005 to 10.00pm 3 Feb 2005
Ticket URL:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/...
Date - 18 May 05
Place - Anaheim, CA (USA)
Venue - The Grove of Anaheim -
http://www.thegroveofanaheim.com
Internet Presale: 12:00pm 3 Feb 2005 to 11:59am 5 Feb 2005
Ticket URL:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/...
As of time of writing, I haven't been sent any information if
passwords are required for these pre-sales, if I get any update on
this then the information will be added to the *News* section of the
website.
EIS News :
http://www.erasureinfo.com/news
Tour Dates :
http://www.erasureinfo.com/tour
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Fan Mixes
Some of the 'Breathe' mixes that you
guys have produced have been put up online. More will be added
shortly!
EIS :
http://www.erasureinfo.com/features/fanmixes.html
Regards
Greg
Erasure Information Service
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"Don't Say You Love Me" Single Details
New Erasure single "Don't Say You
Love Me" will be released in UK on 14th March. "Don't Say You Love
Me" is the follow-up to "Breathe", which entered the UK Chart at
number 4 giving the band their 30th consecutive Top 40 hit. "Don't
Say You Love Me" will be available on two CDs and a DVD. The CDs
include brand new mixes from Mark Moore & Eon and A Touch Of Class
plus the exclusive track, "Lie To Me", while the DVD includes the
single video plus a mix from Piney Gir featuring the St. Helen's
Girl's Choir (thanks to Dmitry Kirin for the info).
The single will also be released in
North America on 5th April.
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Billboard Chart Mistake / US Chart Positions For "Breathe"
Billboard statement:
"Because of an errant UPC code,
Erasure's "Breathe" was initially tracked as an album and
inadvertently excluded from debuting in this issue on the Hot Dance
Singles Sales or Hot 100 Singles Sales charts.
The title, available as a maxi-CD, scanned enough to place it at No.
1 on the Dance Sales chart and at No. 2 on Hot 100 Singles Sales. It
will be tracked as a single on next week's charts."
"Breathe"
did chart on the Billboard Electronic Albums Chart at # 8, but
removed it from the 5th February issue after the mistake was
noticed.
"Breathe" also charting in Billboard
Hot Dance Club Play chart:
This week: # 21 (Power pick)
Last
week: # 29
(thanks to flatmyer for the info)
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