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Post by Richard on Jun 24, 2007 8:42:10 GMT
Hello everybody!  I see Hayley only sings one solo, but it's very appropriate! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifI'm really looking forward to this CD, and it's certain to give Hayley's career a big boost.  Best Wishes, Richard  |
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Post by roger on Jun 24, 2007 9:46:24 GMT
Hi Richard, Hayley may only have one solo but she is involved in seven duets and so the album will certainly be worthy of it's place in any Hayley collection and should promote her name very well. According to what I was told several months ago, the album would have been recorded during this past week. As is indicated in Dave's post, it is scheduled for release on 30th July. That is in 36 days! Roger |
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Post by postscript on Jun 24, 2007 11:08:24 GMT
And further Dave (post 43), it should major in the US. Another chance for Hayley over there.
Peter S.
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Post by Stephany on Jun 24, 2007 15:49:37 GMT
Hi all, I'm not very familiar with "West Side Story" but it certainly seems a famous musical. Does that mean this particular CD is likely to be released in most of UK's music stores and be highly promoted as it is related to a major event (50th birthday)? Or will it be mainly available online for collectors and artists' fans like us? I'm asking the question because I'm wondering what sort of impact the recording of "West Side Story" could have on Hayley's career.  Stephany |
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Post by roger on Jun 24, 2007 15:59:32 GMT
Hi Stephany, It is my expectation that the CD will be released in the UK and hopefully elsewhere. If so, I would certainly hope to see it in all major stores and, given some reasonable publicity, it should sell very well. In that case, it is bound to introduce Hayley to a whole new audience. It has certainly not been mentioned that it will be for download only and I think that is highly unlikely. West Side Story is, of course, very well known and extremely popular, at least in the UK and US. Arguably, it may not need a huge amount of promotion for it to do well. Its impact on Hayley's career could therefore be very considerable (I am trying not to use the word "massive"). Here's hoping, eh?  Roger |
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Post by Raymond on Jun 24, 2007 16:12:37 GMT
Thank you for finding the cover and the tracklist, Dave. This is certainly a must-buy. I will buy it online if it is not available in HK.  Raymond |
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Post by Stephany on Jun 24, 2007 16:13:47 GMT
Hi Roger, Thank you for the interesting and enlighting answer. It's just that I can't help wondering what the follow-up of this recording will be. I mean, I know that there is the Woburn live show - but I can't really see how Vittorio & Hayley would find the time to do a "West Side Story" tour, or at least a few other shows like Woburn's. Unless Hayley is allowed to perform one or two of these songs at her solo shows? Stephany |
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Post by roger on Jun 24, 2007 16:19:41 GMT
It's just that I can't help wondering what the follow-up of this recording will be. East Side Story, perhaps?  In addition to the Woburn event, I am hoping there might be some sort of coverage on television... or perhaps radio is more likely. I haven't heard anything though so there is no guarantee but it is the kind of album that may be of interest to some "magazine" progammes on BBC Radio 2, for example. Roger |
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Post by Richard on Jun 24, 2007 16:25:20 GMT
Hello Stephany, Roger and everybody! The new 'West Side Story' album is on the UCJ label, and Decca is in the same group, so I see no reason why Hayley couldn't sing 'I Feel Pretty' in her solo concerts. It would be a big hit with all her fans, and would almost certainly bring the house down! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifI'm hoping Classic FM will play tracks from the album. It might not be strictly classical, but it's certainly 'classic', and Leonard Bernstein's 'West Side Story Suite' has been in the Most Wanted voting list and chart several times. Please get your requests in to Jamie Crick when the album is released. Best Wishes, Richard |
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Post by Dave on Jun 24, 2007 17:14:16 GMT
In addition to the Woburn event, I am hoping there might be some sort of coverage on television... or perhaps radio is more likely. I haven't heard anything though so there is no guarantee but it is the kind of album that may be of interest to some "magazine" progammes on BBC Radio 2, for example. Roger Yes indeed Roger, me too. Just so long as they don't interview Connie Fisher (Maria Von Trapp) who has only one song, instead of Hayley! There doesn't seem to have been much interest in this event yet in the UK but I'm guessing that it's because the anniversary isn't until after the CD release - August/September (depending on which production is counted as the first). Here is what Wikipedia says: So August and September are the months to watch and there will, I am sure, be some promotion too from UCJ though just how much remains to be seen. I have no idea if they will also release this in the US... that may well depend on how well it goes in the UK. Cheers, Dave |
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Post by stevemacdonald on Jun 24, 2007 17:23:28 GMT
I'm incredulous that someone as unassuming and self-effacing as Hayley would sing "I Feel Pretty" -- the one song that always struck me as over-the-top vain.
Okay, she is pretty -- no argument there, but to brag about it in song? I know it's just her character's feelings she's expressing, but it would work better if she weren't so actually attractive and just "felt" pretty because of the love of someone wonderful. Am I wrong?
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Post by Dave on Jun 24, 2007 17:34:25 GMT
I'm incredulous that someone as unassuming and self-effacing as Hayley would sing "I Feel Pretty" -- the one song that always struck me as over-the-top vain. It's called acting, Steve! Also, I strongly suspect in this case, having fun! Cheers, Dave |
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Post by roger on Jun 24, 2007 17:42:21 GMT
Just so long as they don't interview Connie Fisher (Maria Von Trapp) who has only one song, instead of Hayley! Hi Dave, Well, I don't mind if they interview Connie. Provided listeners like what they hear, they will still buy the CD. So, if Connie does the work and Hayley reaps the benefit, that's fine with me! Roger |
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Post by postscript on Jun 24, 2007 17:50:49 GMT
I'm incredulous that someone as unassuming and self-effacing as Hayley would sing "I Feel Pretty" -- the one song that always struck me as over-the-top vain. It's called acting, Steve! Also, I strongly suspect in this case, having fun! Cheers, Dave I've posted before on this under the Woburn thread. I'll bet she won't be able to keep still if she sings it at Woburn, she'll be dancing round the stage and oh yes, it's a song for her. It's not really anything to do with being vain. It is simply an expression of totally 'walking in the air joi de vivre! More vein than vain!  Peter S. |
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Post by grant on Jun 24, 2007 17:53:05 GMT
"I Feel Pretty" is not my favourite song from this show, but it is a happy, lively little song, which I am sure Hayley will enjoy singing and I look forward very much to hearing her sing it.
Best wishes
Grant
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