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Post by Paddy on Apr 30, 2016 13:02:25 GMT
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Post by Richard on May 1, 2016 7:09:49 GMT
'Celebration' is currently No.1 in the classical charts. Here's the cover:  Richard  |
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Post by comet on May 1, 2016 13:01:58 GMT
This may well be the cause of many of our problems here, a lot has been invested in Katherine and if "the record company" can hobble the competition at the starting line there's not a lot you can do about.
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Post by susieverity on May 1, 2016 14:45:33 GMT
I'm not sure how much was invested in this album as it is mostly a compilation, only 8 'new' songs which are all covers except the one written for the Queen's birthday. I haven't bought a KJ album since Daydream and don't expect to buy another of hers as they are quite boring and mostly covers and not much originality, they all sound the same. It is definately right that Decca puts a lot of emphasis on Katherine, but this could be good for Hayley also as if Katherine makes money for them then they might have more to invest in Hayley/promotion for her new album?
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Post by Dave on May 1, 2016 20:06:25 GMT
Celebration is essentially another "Hushabye" job by Decca, they seem to like Royal celebrations, whether they are asked for by the Royals or not! From the Official Charts website: "Just behind Adele is Katherine Jenkins; Celebration, her album commemorating Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday debuts at 7" Cheers, Dave |
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Post by susieverity on May 1, 2016 21:04:17 GMT
Do you know how many were sold Dave? I am just interested in how many records need to be sold to reach no. 7 in the charts.
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Post by Dave on May 2, 2016 13:32:59 GMT
Hi Susie,
Celebration had "7,151 sales, becoming the 35-year-old's 13th Top 40 album and ninth Top 10 album since 2004" according to Music week.
Cheers, Dave
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Post by Libby on May 2, 2016 20:01:37 GMT
Well, I think it's good to get her album out of the way before Hayley's does... whenever that might be. Who knows, maybe by that time, Katherine will have another one?  So much for giving up music for motherhood! That was a good one, Martin.  |
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Post by susieverity on May 3, 2016 16:43:46 GMT
I never believed for a second she would give up or stay away too long. 7,151 is not very many considering Premiere famously so led over 30,000 in the first week, but I suppose it is the same for all artists now as not as many records are sold in general.
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Post by Libby on May 3, 2016 21:48:36 GMT
Of course, I doubt Katherine ever hinted giving up music for her baby. This is evil of me, but I can't say I would have been mad if she did, for Hayley's sake. i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gifAnd Katherine and Hayley are two different people, but I still stand by my belief that, in this day and age, it's totally ridiculous to assume or worse, expect, women, young women, have any desire to give up their musical careers. Women no longer have to, or should, throw away their aspirations just because they happen to want children too. Most women who have children and work take maternity leave and come back to work. There is no reason why a singer can't do the same thing. Though they probably have an advantage over "normal" people in that they can probably get more time off than a few months if that's what they want. |
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Post by Martin on Jun 19, 2016 7:21:38 GMT
I attended a marvellous concert last night at the Albert Hall with Katherine Jenkins celebrating the Queen's 90th birthday. What a professional she is and had the audience in her hand throughout the concert. The conductor also announced that following the release of the album 'Celebration', Kathrine has now sold more classical albums worldwide than any other female singer. A fantastic feat for a UK classical singer. I also saw our John H in the audience being told to stop taking photos by the photo police!  A bit unlucky I feel as the girl in front of me was taking photos on her iphone throughout the performance. Martin |
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Post by John H on Jun 20, 2016 17:26:13 GMT
Sorry I didn't spot you, Martin. Yes I did feel a little victimised, as people beside me and in front of me continued to take photos with no word of admonition  Ah well... Here are some photos of Katherine in each of the four dresses she wore for the evening      More here |
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Post by Libby on Jun 21, 2016 3:22:51 GMT
I really like the first 2 dresses.
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Post by Jeff on Dec 22, 2016 11:42:22 GMT
KJ will be on BBC 1 tonight at 11.15pm singing songs from "Celebration." It's rather late so I may be  |
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Post by Martin on Dec 22, 2016 13:57:31 GMT
A first rate album so tonight's broadcast may well be worth seeing. Katherine sings a couple of tracks on the album as a pure soprano and just shows how good her voice is when singing in this register rather than in pure mezzo.
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So much for giving up music for motherhood! That was a good one, Martin. 
A bit unlucky I feel as the girl in front of me was taking photos on her iphone throughout the performance. 
