Russell Watson

[fusilier23]

You are welcome, and thanks for the compliments. I believe it is critical for us to be unbiased when we write a a review of a concert, whether we like the artist or not. It isn't helpful to our credibility nor to the artist if all we do is say "wow" a hundred different ways, since that does not tell the artist where there might have been some things that need to be worked on nor does it tell the rest of the world the writer is anything but a mindless fan.

The key is being unbiased without being undiplomatic. To say an artist handled a difficult song in a passable manner but this passage or that was weak is inviting the artist to reexamine the performance. To say an artist is or was no good is not at all helpful. And to say a trill or a scale had some missed notes is one thing, to say an artist sounded like he or she hadn't taken lessons is a personal insult.

I'd like to think that even the subject of this site isn't beyond reproach, and open to hearing unbiased accounts, so long as they are NON-HURTFUL.

[kcuteus1]

yes steve it is good to be unbiased. I know I am with everyone I like and dislike. Like I am not to into AB but there are some songs that I like alot of his.

[fusilier23]

Daniel Rodriguez once said to me that if you don't have something nice to say it's better to keep quiet, and so I usually do these days. After all, is it really all that much fun to criticize or throw darts?

[kcuteus1]

Yes that is ture.

[Natasha]

Thanks sooooooo much for that report! Russell sounds like he's an amazing live performer and a really nice guy as well!! Next time, I'll buy my tickets a year in advance! J/K. LOL

Hugs,
Natasha

[1littlegirl]

Russell Watson is back with a brand new album!!! And guess who is featured in one of the tracks? Our very own Hayley!! I can't wait for this album to be released on 26 November!

www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;-1;-1;-1&sku=687302

1. One More Time
2. La Califfa
3. O Holy Night
4. Una Furtiva Lagrima
5. La Fleur
6. Bambolero
7. Jill's America [From Once Upon A Time In The West]
8. Adeste Fideles
9. Time To Say Goodbye-Featuring Hayley Westenra
10. Amazing Grace-Featuring Jocelyn Brown
11. Baby Its Cold Outside-Featuring Denise Van Outen
12. Unforgettable-Featuring Denise Van Outen
13. Have I Told You Lately
14. Music Of The Night
15. On The Street Where You Live
16. Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
17. Nessun Dorma [2007 Recording]

[Stephany]

WOW! A new duet of Russell and Hayley! Thanks for the fantastic info I just went to a concert with Russell and I was totally blown away by his performance. I need to buy this CD i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif

Stephany

[Richard]

Thanks for the news, Cathleen!

I've changed the title of this thread to 'Russell Watson'.

Best Wishes,

Richard

[Stephany]

Hi everybody!

The cover of Russell's upcoming album 'Outside in' is now available on every online music store. I really look forward to hearing his new duet with Hayley i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif Russell is also expected to do a signing in Manchester around the release date which is November 26th.

Stephany

[Stephany]

Hello everybody,

Gmtv announced devastating news today: Russell Watson is back in hospital in a critical condition. His brain tumour has reoccurred and he is due to have an operation this morning. He was recording yesterday for his new album (featuring Hayley on one song) when he felt ill and was rushed to the hospital.

Wishing Russell all the very best and a speed recovery

Stephany

[grant]

stephany said:

Hello everybody,

Gmtv announced devastating news today: Russell Watson is back in hospital in a critical condition. His brain tumour has reoccurred and he is due to have an operation this morning. He was recording yesterday for his new album (featuring Hayley on one song) when he felt ill and was rushed to the hospital.

Wishing Russell all the very best and a speed recovery

Stephany

Hi Stephany

I heard this sad news on my way home from ASDA at 10am and hope we soon receive some more positive news.

Love
Grant
xxx

[fusilier23]

I also read that his chances of recovery are significantly lower this time out, due to the nature of the tumor. I don't know if that means it's malignant or just in an area harder to remove, but this is not good.

[grant]

Here is the latest news from Reuters about Russell

By Peter Griffiths Reuters - 53 minutes ago

LONDON (Reuters) - Singer Russell Watson is to have emergency surgery on Thursday to remove a new and aggressive brain tumour, his manager said.

The 40-year-old tenor, who has sold millions of records around the world, was admitted to the intensive care unit at the Alexandra Hospital in Cheshire after a scan found the tumour.

The father of two young daughters had a brain tumour removed a year ago at St George's Hospital in London.

"He will be having emergency surgery to remove a new tumour that has only made itself known in the last 48 hours," his manager Richard Thompson said. "This is a new tumour and a far more aggressive tumour than the one before."

The extent of the new growth was uncovered by an MRI scan on Wednesday night, he added. Watson fell ill as he finished making a new album.

A statement on Watson's Web site (www.russell-watson.com) said he was in a critical condition. "All our hopes, prayers and wishes are with him," it added.

Fans sent dozens of messages of support.

"Numb with shock at this devastating news," wrote Yve, from Hampshire. "We are all thinking of you and your family, and praying hard for your complete recovery."

The former factory worker from Salford, who is known as The Voice, has sold some five million albums since his first big break singing to the crowd before a football match in 1999.

His debut album "The Voice" was number one on the classical charts for a year and went on to win two Classical Brit awards.

Watson has performed for the Queen, President George W. Bush and the late Pope John Paul.

He was the first British male artist to hold the number one spot in the classical charts on both sides of the Atlantic at the same time.

His follow-up albums mixed classical music with cover versions of popular songs, such as "Strangers in the Night" and "When I Fall in Love".

In May, he sang the national anthem before the FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester United at Wembley.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Russell

Grant

[grant]

Hello everyone

I've just had a look through the relevant thread on Russell's web site. There are some very moving comments from some very loyal and dedicated fans. I wonder if anyone has told Hayley as he helped her career enormously in her early days.

I read that his operation was scheduled for 11am so should be ongoing now.

Incidentally, for anyone that wishes to take part, there is a prayer/positive thought session at 3pm.

Best wishes
Grant

[Stephany]

Hi Grant and everyone,

I saw Russell Watson in concert on October 5th (twenty days ago!) and he really seemed in good health which really shows how fast things can go. I do hope his surgery goes well but from what I read on Russell's forum, the brain tumour he currently has is more agressive than the one he had before.

My thoughts and prayers are with Russell and his family.

Stephany