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EXTRA...TIMELESS!
Dear all,
Hope you are all well...it’s been a long time but unfortunately there has been nothing to tell you, until now that is. Glasgow Rangers have made it into the UEFA Cup Final and are making history for Scotland.
Let’s start by looking at the astonishing achievements of the team and the management. To beat Fiorentina in penalties in Florence was simply stunning. I feel for Fiorentina, but it’s always easier to be compassionate when you win! In this day and age of multi million pound wages and leagues swimming in the sort of money that could solve third world debt, a Scottish team getting into the last 16 or the last 8 is an achievement in itself but to get to a European Final is nothing short of unbelievable. I'm still coming to terms with the magnitude of what this team has achieved. Also, a lot has been made of how we got to the final but I remember in the last round against Sporting with Rangers playing sharp football and Whittaker dancing round 3 or 4 players and scoring a memorable goal, worthy of any game anywhere in the world. Had Chelsea, Liverpool or Man U. scored that goal then maybe things would be viewed differently.
Already my phone is ringing of the hook with friends and family, old and new, wondering if I have any sort of contact that could maybe get that precious bit of paper that admits them into a place in history - that will allow them to dine out for years to come, on that night in Manchester and expressing to anyone who will listen, how it felt to be a Glaswegian Rangers fan.
I remember the European campaign of 1992. We had just played the Albert Hall the night before Rangers went to Leeds in the 2nd leg, which would see the winners qualify for the first Champions League. We were 2-1 up from the home leg and Rangers fans were barred from Elland Road, as Leeds fans had been barred from Ibrox. We had Gary Speed sorting our tickets for Elland Road. Big Mark Hately scored in the first couple of minutes, just then, right in front of us a couple of bears jumped up and cheered, much to the disgust of the Leeds fans that surrounded us, suddenly Elland Road felt like a really bad idea, the wrong place at the wrong time, but we survived and looking back it was very much the right place at the right time. We were there, we saw, we beat the English Champions..... sweet.
It’s no different here and I’ll be there, at the Final!
Congratulations to everyone associated with Rangers on this historic achievement.
Back Soon
Love Graeme xxx
WWW on ‘Something for the Weekend’ this Sunday
This Sunday morning (17th February) will see Graeme and Marti appearing on the BBC 2 cooking & lifestyle programme "Something For The Weekend". Be sure to tune in from 10am when the guys will be live on air for the entirety of the show to chat about their recent bout of chart success with the single "Weightless" as well as the album Timeless.
'Weightless' goes Top 10!
We just wanted to pass along a quick wee note of 'thanks' as we are extremely delighted to be letting you know that 'Weightless' has gone into the Official UK Top 40 chart at number 10... which makes it our 13th top 10 hit! As always, we love you for helping us get here by downloading and buying the single!
Love,
Graeme, Tommy, Neil & Marti
Wet Wet Wet
Upcoming TV & Radio appearances!
Switch over to Scottish Television on Friday 8th February at 5.30pm when Graeme and Marti will be on the Five Thirty Show. They will perform an accoustic version of 'Weightless' as well as having a chat with the presenters about the new single.
Tune into the Official Chart Show on BBC Radio One this Sunday (10th February) from 4pm when Marti will be having a chat with presenter Fearne Cotton as we all wait for the news on where Weightless will chart!
BBC Radio One is on 96-99FM, DAB and you can also listen online.
Please note the Sky News interview has now been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances - we will be sure to keep you posted on the new broadcast date!
Weightless - Out NOW!
Wet Wet Wet are pleased to announce that the second single from the Timeless album is now available to buy in the shops, and to download online!
Follow the links below to buy your copy, or to download today at your prefered retailer!
Physical Version
Digital Version
(iTunes)
And don't forget, for those of you who had pre-ordered your live version of Weightless by text at one of the December tour dates, can redeem your download today at TuneTribe! All you need to do is type in your mobile phone number, and start downloading!
'Weightless' pre-order details!
We are pleased to announce that the stunning song Weightless will be the next single released by Wet Wet Wet from their album Timeless. A special single mix and edit will be released on 4th February and will be available in three different physical formats, plus some great digital formats, too. The physical formats are:
Standard CD Single
- Weightless (Single Mix)
- Beautiful Girl
Maxi CD Single
- Weightless (Single Mix)
- Give It All Away
- Stay
DVD Single
- Weightless (Single Mix)
- Weightless (5.1 Remix)
- Weightless (Promo Video)
- Too Many People (Promo Video)
- Exclusive Video Footage
You can pre-order these now from Townsend Records for the special price of £4.99 for all 3. All pre-orders will recieve their copies in a limited edition slip case signed by the band.
Also, you can still pre-order your live version of Weightless from your gig of choice by following the instructions below. You will be able to then redeem your order credit on the 4th Feburary when the single is released.
- Text BIRMINGHAM and send to 82822
- Text MANCHESTER and send to 82822
- Text SHEFFIELD and send to 82822
- Text BELFAST and send to 82822
- Text GLASGOW and send to 82822
- Text ABERDEEN and send to 82822
- Text NEWCASTLE and send to 82822
- Text CARDIFF and send to 82822
- Text LONDON and send to 82822
*Redeemable on date of release via Tunetribe.com. Pre-order costs £1.50 plus standard text message cost.
UK Only, unavailable to Virgin network subscribers. For support or help e-mail support@indie-mobile.com.
Wet Wet Wet to appear on GMTV
We are delighted to be letting you know that on the day of release for thier forthcoming single Weightless (Monday, February 4th), Wet Wet Wet will be appearing once again on GMTV. The band will be performing in the studio, as well as having a chat with presenters about the album Timeless and of course the single. GMTV kicks off at 7am on ITV1 - be sure to tune in!
Exclusive Concert Live Recordings of the Timeless Tour
Once again, Wet Wet Wet will be recording each show live and letting you "take the show home" on CD. This time round, we're working with Concert Live so be sure you make your memories from the shows Timeless by getting your hands on these strictly limited edition live recordings (only 1000 per venue).
You can save money buy pre-ordering online and collecting on the night, or you can have them delivered (Update: Please note due to logistical problems, Belfast orders can only be placed for delivery). Concert Live is also offering special money saving bundling deals with the forthcoming single Weightless.
- For £19.95 you can pre-order your Concert Live Double CD of your chosen venue, plus you will also receive all 3 versions of the forthcoming single Weightless with Limited edition slip case – signed by the band as well as an exclusive digital download.
- For £15 you can pre-order your Concert Live Double CD of your chosen venue plus receive the exclusive digital download.
- For £14.11 you can pre-order your Concert Live Double CD only.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER NOW!
Wet Wet Wet at Children In Need & on BBC Radio Scotland
Wet Wet Wet are pleased to be taking part in this year's Children In Need broadcast. Excitingly, the band will be playing two tracks, including the new single Too Many People, fully live this Friday, 16th November. Be sure to tune into BBC 1 after the 10 o’clock news when Too Many People will go out on the national broadcast and then again when the guys end the main segment of the Scottish broadcast with Wishing I Was Lucky. For more details on Children In Need, please visit their website and don't forget to keep checking back at www.wetwetwet.co.uk for all the latest news.
You can also listen in to BBC Radio Scotland on the same day when the band will make two special appearances ahead of their Child In Need set – once at 11:30am on the Fred MacAulay show and again at 3:30pm on Radio Café.
Wet Wet Wet - Timeless Out NOW!
Wet Wet Wet are pleased to announce that their new studio album - Timeless - is now available in the shops. As well as the physical version - with exclusive Klaus Voorman artwork - you can download the album via your prefered digital service.
Below, please find links to where you can purchase both versions online:
Physical Version:
Digital Version
Wet Wet Wet Live Appearence This Monday
On Monday (12th November) Marti will be joining David Jenson on Capital Gold's breakfast show at 9am to have a chat about the release of Timeless as well as the upcoming tour. You can tune into Capital Gold in London of 1548AM, as well as DAB and Online.
Win a chance to see Wet Wet Wet at their Glasgow In-Store Performance and Singing!
As previously announced, Wet Wet Wet will be making two in-store appearances next week to coincide with the release of their brand new album Timeless.
The appearances, which will feature a short performance followed by a signing session, will be at Zavvi (formally Virgin Megastore) locations in London’s Oxford Street (Tuesday) and Glasgow’s Buchanan Street (Thursday). Due to the band’s incredibly hectic schedule, these will be the only in-store appearances that they will be doing.
No wristbands will be required for the London event, however the Glasgow event is strictly limited to wristband entry only, and they will only be available from 9am on the morning of the 15th. However we have secured 20 pairs of wristbands to be won via WetWetWet.co.uk. For the chance of winning just answer the following question:
In what city does the forthcoming Timeless arena tour kick off?
Please email your answer, along with your name, address and contact details to competition@wetwetwet.co.uk with the words ‘Glasgow Zavvi In-Store’ in the subject line of your email. Winners will be selected at random and notified by post (please note the prize only includes entry to the event – travel and accommodation is not included).
Wet Wet Wet on Sky News Sunrise
Tomorrow morning (November 9th), Wet Wet Wet will feature on Sky News's Sunrise program. The show starts at 6.45am and the guys will be questioned by Sky News Entertainment Presenter Neil Sean, taking about their career, upcoming tour and the new album Timeless.
You can get Sky News on Sky Channel 501, and check out Sky's Showbiz Page
Message From The Band + A Reminder About 'Too Many People'
Hi there,
At long last, we have some new material out in the shape of our single Too Many People. We’re very proud of it and we’re so glad that many of you have already bought it on cd or downloaded it and seem to be enjoying it, phew!
We feel the need to say that the singles market and chart have changed a great deal in the twenty years that we’ve been releasing material, and its certainly been a learning curve for us of late in looking at the way singles are no longer stocked, let alone racked out by many of the retailers you would expect, that said technology is so advanced now that you can download the music straight onto your computer, or mobile phone for that matter. Amazing!
Can we also mention that we’ve been told by the industry insiders that our ‘midweek’ chart position is number 40 so it’s touch and go as to whether we’ll notch up another top forty hit or not. So if you haven’t gotten your copy yet, what are you waiting for!!!
Seriously though, please see all the places you can get the single below. Happy cd hunting and / or downloading!
Graeme, Tommy, Neil, Marti
Wet Wet Wet
First off, we have the 2 physical versions of the single – available at all good records stores and online at stores such as Townsend and HMV. Both versions include their own exclusive B-Sides and artwork by acclaimed artists Klaus Voorman. The maxi-cd includes additional exclusive documentary footage. At Townsend, you can purchase both for a reduced price of £3.99 (and if you include the Album Timeless you get them all for £12.99!). Details are below:
Standard CD single (DRY 2SCD):
1. Too Many People (Single Mix)
2. Sail On
Enhanced Maxi CD single (DRY 2SCX):
1. Too Many People (single Mix)
2. Love Of A Woman
3. Enhanced Section - Exclusive video footage
As well as the physical versions – you can also purchase several different digital versions (all chart returnable) including 2 iTunes exclusive Arthur Baker remixes. Below are a list of direct links to the most popular music services:
iTunes
Napster
HMV Digital
7 Digital
Tesco Digital
You can also purchase the single via your mobile phone – Just text TOO MANY to 82822 to receive a download code you can use at Tunetribe. Text purchases cost £1.50 + Standard Network Rate.
And remember, all these purchases count to Wet Wet Wet’s chart position!
Forthcoming WWW instore appearances
To celebrate the release of their brand new album Timeless next week, Wet Wet Wet will be making a special appearance at two of the UK's biggest Zavvi (formerly Virgin Megastore) music retailer locations.
Head down to either London's Oxford Street branch or Glasgow's Buchanan Street retailer to catch the band perform a live and intimate set including recently released single Too Many People. You'll also get a chance to get your copy of Timeless signed by the band after the show!
All further details on both instores below: -
Tuesday, 13th November @ 6pm
Zavvi
14-16 Oxford St
London
W1D 1AR
Thursday, 15th November @ 5:30pm
Zavvi
235 Buchanan St
Glasgow
G1 2NG
For the Glasgow event, entry is via wristband only. Wristbands will be available from 9am on the morning of 15th November on a first come first served basis and 2 wristbands per person only.
