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Sinead on all 1999 Lilllith Fair festifals
(handed by Roman)
New Chieftains album with Sinead
this summer there will be 4 CDs new by the chieftains. one of them ("tears from a stone") will also contain one (or more?) songs with sinead.
(handed by ???)
Extended version of Silent Night found
On a (now) hard to find cd (the soundtrack to "The Ghost Of Oxford Street" by Various Artists) you can find an longer version of the song "Silent Night" by Sinead.
(handed by John Clarke McManus)
Sinead in latest Spin magazine
Run out and get the latest copy of Spin. There's a 2 page interview with you know who. It's titled 'Sinead O'Connor Not A Bad Bastard Anymore'. There are 3 really good pictures of her also. I thought it was a really good article although Chris Stein seemed to be provoking her toward the end.
(handed by Christian Petrulio & Johnnie Young)
Record deal
There is an article in Billboard Magazine about Sinead's new record deal. It is VERY interesting. It has quotes from people at Atlantic as well as Sinead and her people. It discusses the marketability of her music, old and new. It discusses her new record, which it said will be out, hopefully, by next summer, because she has been asked to be on ALL of Lilith Fair's dates next year, and Atlantic whats this to promote her new album. Check it out.
Also, in Q, it is reported that Sinead is the 81st richest rock star in England. It says she has 4 million pounds and to that she can add the 8 million dollars of her new record deal.
Wall Of Sound writes;
Sinéad O'Connor Signs With Atlantic
Nothing compares 2 Atlantic Records for Sinéad O'Connor, who just signed an exclusive worldwide long-term contract with the label. Part of the deal includes the release of a full-length album in 1999, as well as a reissue of O'Connor's six-song EP, Gospel Oak. In fact, this is the third pressing of Gospel Oak, which was originally released by Chrysalis/EMI in 1997. When EMI slashed domestic efforts, Sinéad inked a distribution deal for the disc with Columbia, who re-released the EP several months later.
"Sinéad is without a doubt one of the most brilliant, original, and influential voices in music today," said Atlantic Co-Chairman/Co-CEO Val Azzoli. "As a vocalist, as a songwriter, and as a performer, she communicates with a rare, undiluted power, emotion, and intelligence that truly touches the soul. I am thrilled that she has chosen to make Atlantic Records her new label home, and we are all looking forward to a long and fruitful relationship with this extraordinarily gifted artist and exceptional human being."
(handed by Christian Petrulio & John Clarke)
VH1 Lillith Fair Special
On Sunday July 11th, VH1 aired a special about Lilith Fair. There was a whole section devoted to Sinead. They introduced her as the one all the other artists were talking about and showed clips of the Indigo Girls, Natalie Merchant, Sara McLaughlin, and two other bands saying how much they loved Sinead. In fact, when asked what inspires them to write music, the Indigo Girls replied Life, then the other said "Sinead O'Connor." It was very exciting.
They were interviewing all of the gals and showing live clips and videos. I was so excited over some of the things they were saying about Sinead. She was referred to as a "legend" and an "icon". She was also credited for paving the way for all of the other Lilith women. Also, she was said to be the highlight of this year's festival. One man (I'm not sure if he was a fan or someone in the music business or working the tour) said that she is known for her incredible live performances and he was looking forward to seeing her. Some of the other performers were down right giddy over the fact that they saw Sinead and got to meet her and shake her hand. It was incredible to see their reactions and their excitement over our idol. She definitely received the most compliments/respect of all the Lilith women. The narrator summed it up by saying "everyone loves Sinead". When asked how she felt about this she said that it was great, but scary, because she wanted to live up to their expectations.
She said that all she wanted to do these days was entertain people and make a living since she can't save the world and that most people don't really care about what she has to say anyway.
(handed by several people)
Mind Games
Latest rumour tells that Sinead might appear on a coming John Lennon Tribute CD. It's a rumour, but the rumour also gives a song title for Sinead's cover, which is Mind Games. The rumours might be right, because after checking around I found out that there will be some re-issues of John Lennon CD's (and "new" albums) in the coming months. So, it would be a commercially good idea to release a tribute album.
(handed by Bruno Autin)
The Avengers news
Atlantic Records homepage(http://www.atlantic-records.com) has a promo poster for the Avengers soundtrack with Sinead as top billing! Even Annie Lennox is below her! Ashtar Command is at the bottom of the list. You know what that means? Her song w/ Ashtar will probably be the first release! " In France the OST of The avengers will be called " Chapeau melon et bottes de cuirs" , it will be available in the stores on 6th of august !!
(handed by Daniel Heinze)
Gurten Festifal recorded & Emma's Song
Rumours are saying the Gurtenfestifal in Bern, Switzerland (last weekend) was aired on TV on DRS3 or TeleBern. If someone has any extra info, mail me. One of the interesting things about Sinead's Bern concert was that she sang the by most fans (including me) still unknown "Emma's Song", which was withdrawn from the Avengers OST.
(handed by myself)
The big "mystery 12" search" continues
Still no-one has ever seen the mysterious 12" with 2 unknown remixes by Sinead entitled "I Want Your (Hands On Me) - Hickey On Me Neck remix" and "I Want Your (Hands On Me) - Knee Trembler Mix" According to the books such a PROMO-12" does exist with a catalogue number ENYXR-613. Sofar we've only found out there also exists another PROMO12" with the same cat# but with the standard tracks (Single Version & Dance Mix).
If you have any info about it please mail me, if you have it and are willing to sell it, I am willing to pay you up to $100 depending on it's quality. (12"promo-ANYXR-613 with "I Want Your (Hands On Me) - Hickey On Me Neck remix" and "I Want Your (Hands On Me) - Knee Trembler Mix")
(handed by the magazines)
Sinead on all 1999 Lilllith Fair festifals
According to several (online) magazines, Sinead will probably guesting the entire Lillith Fair festifal in 1999 and perform on each date, as a promotional tour for her coming album.