I’m Back….I’m Nationwide
3 A4 books of scrawled observations, over 500 photos, several million associated work emails and one freelance job to be completed by tomorrow - just as soon as I sort all that out I’ll start on the “what I did on my holidays” post. For now all I’ll say is that leaving aside the severe food poisoning and the sunstroke (which both happened on the same day) I fell in love with India and can’t wait to go back.
Brilliant news on our return though. 7-11 was number one in the BBC Radio One Web Music Charts while we were away (just as well we fled the country - fame can be so wearing!) and was the most played song on the web. Apparently it was played on Radio One quite a bit too - Chris Moyles, Annie Mac and JK and Joel (who are covering for someone called Scott Mills) all displaying their exquisite taste. Unfortunately though Terry Wogan hasn’t yet played it which means that I haven’t heard it (I am and always have been a Radio 2 sort of girl - it comes of having a secret liking for Neil Diamond songs).
If that weren’t enough, its also had quite a bit of airplay on both MTV (which we don’t have) and proper TV too but as I only watch EastEnders, UK Gold or America’s Next Top Model I haven’t seen it on telly yet either.
Best of all though - the bookies (Ladbrokes, Paddy Power and a host of others) have whacked it in at 8-1 odds on for Christmas Number One. That’s brilliant news for me cos I shoved some dosh on it when it was at 20-1 but if you fancy a flutter and want us to beat Borat, then place your bets ladies and gentlemen please. I know it won’t be nearly as satisfying as beating him with a big stick until he stops breathing but bashing his ego to a pulp has to come a close second.
Real life grab it in your hands single available from all good record shops on the 18th of December, but if you really can’t wait that long - and who can blame you? - then you can download it from iTunes (which I can’t work so I’m not putting in the link) and Virgin Megastores online. This features a special extended remix version by Dino Lenny, who if you know about these things - and I don’t, so apologies if the following job description is all wrong - then you’ll know is a hip and happening producer/remixer/indiedance/techno/dj/tronic type. I’ve heard a sneaky preview and I have to say that he’s done a wonderful wonderful job of it. Can’t deny that the song was fantastic to start with but really, 13 minutes of my voice (and my voice alone) set to a techno beat is (in my humble opinion) only improving on perfection.
If you’ve already bought the single - thank you a million times. Now go buy it again. If you haven’t already bought it (and why not?) and need reminding of its utter fabulousness then go to YouTube and then go buy it. Buy multiple copies and send them out as Christmas Cards. Look on it as a charitable contribution to those of us (me) who need a pair of glittery shoes this Christmas!
December 14th, 2006 at 4:58 am
She didn’t go. They bought a sunbed and sat in the flat eating take out curry for two weeks. I have proof.
December 14th, 2006 at 7:14 am
Welcome back! Rockstar
December 14th, 2006 at 10:31 am
can i buy it on a cd? no speakers so no point on downloading it onto computer
m
December 14th, 2006 at 10:37 am
Herebe - If we didn’t go then what about the elephant I brought back for you?
Christine - Thank you! Nice to be back…I didn’t miss Britain but I did miss blogland
M - You certainly can buy a proper copy in fact its mandatory. It’s available on the 18th of December from all good record shops. Copy of the video is on the cd as well!!
December 14th, 2006 at 1:12 pm
so its definately not available from ‘bad record shops’? what a relief!
18th … licks pencil and puts in calendar… ties ribbon on cats paws to remind oneself. I ahall traipse to Fopp on the young persons street in Edinburgh and purchase….
December 15th, 2006 at 1:52 am
Oog!! Nice on the song thingie!!
America’s Next Top Model, though?? Noooooooo!! I saw one episode last week and wanted to slap that one bitch silly (god, what was her name?? Melrose. Ugh!!). I don’t think I could ever watch it again.
December 15th, 2006 at 11:03 am
congrats and welcome back and all that!
now tell me what exactly in the rasty funk i should be looking for music recording wise because being american i SIMPLY DON’T GET IT. if it is a big ol secret dingle me here at my email:
redace1960@yahoo.com
and i promise i will not tell a soul about how i know a famous british recording artist personally. ‘tay?
did you ever find a bra that fit? that had me breathless. now i’m dead. thanks.
December 16th, 2006 at 12:07 am
Hi Helena
Just to let you know I’ll be starting my blog again on Sunday 17th Dec.
Razzamatazz
December 16th, 2006 at 2:41 am
Hi FN! It’s nice to be home (apart from the subzero temperatures, no sea and lack of sprites to clean our bedroom every morning).
Unfortunately, there’s no big secret. I only wish there was. I am (and alas will remain) an unknown – like the secretary who does the “big boys don’t cry” bit in 10cc’s “I’m not in love” – although I do think that I’m credited on the single. If I’m not then I’m having a big word with the band - Hell, a girl needs to keep some sort of credibility going in front of her godchildren! But it’s one thing I can cross off the “things I’d like to do before I die” list and so I’m going to bore everyone stupid about it while I have the chance! It’s not much good having 15 minutes (or in my case 15 seconds) of fame if you can’t shout about it.
Anyway if you want to buy it then it’s available from Monday 18th of December from here http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/3294198/-/Product.html?searchstring=eskimo+disco&searchsource=0 (sorry I can’t do links!).
So there you have it – the whole sorry tale. Sorry its not more interesting!!
Re the bra. Yes, I did in the end although it was a close call. From eBay. The lovely seller even sent it next day delivery so that I got it in time. A wonderful pink and white pucci print with enough wiring in the top (but no padding!) to refurbish the Golden Gate bridge and enough material in the bottoms to make sure that my modesty was covered at all times. Just as well really. The waves from the Indian ocean are about six foot high. I was the only European on the beach who wasn’t constantly hitching things back into place. The Indian ladies very sensibly swim in their saris (will post pictures of this just as soon as I sort them all out!).
M. You don’t need to brave the horrors of the young persons street. I’m not. Get it at the link above!
December 16th, 2006 at 2:47 am
Babs. Yes unfortunately I do watch Americas Next Top Model. I’m addicted to the damn thing. I can’t help it. Tyra Banks making modelling out to be some sort of Zen has me hooked even as I cringe at the awfulness of it all. I suppose I really shouldn’t admit to liking Nip/Tuck and “Eight Simple Rules” either then? (although I only like Eight Simple Rules because it’s got thingummy out of the Rockford Files in it)
December 16th, 2006 at 4:35 am
I can’t say anything about Nip/Tuck as I’ve never seen it. Don’t have cable. We watch Eight Simple Rules, too, so I’m staying mum on that (and grandpa IS the funniest bit, you’re right).
If this is the time for horrific admissions well, god dammit, here goes: I’ve been watching re-runs of Still Standing. Mark Addy cracks me up. I can’t help it.
(I’m so ashamed)
December 16th, 2006 at 6:40 am
Nip/Tuck is the absolute peak of televisual art do not be ashamed of watching it - I just wish it was still on terrestial TV.
I’m hoping ot bring aroudn your grape jelly 4 / 5ish tomorrow? Let me know if not good time
m
December 19th, 2006 at 12:14 pm
urgh the shops in the young persons street failed to have Eskimo disco will venture to princes st later in week….
hope that your ebaying went ok for rest of pressies
December 24th, 2006 at 1:35 pm
Er, been away for a while. Sorry to see you were pipped to No 1 by someone from something called X Factor which, being an ex-pat and all that, I have never heard of. Still, better than Cliff Richard, I suppose.
Have a nice Christmas.