Open
House Collection is complete!
December 19, 2000
The
audio version of Glenn's 'Open House' interview is finally ready.
Big thanks to Roger for getting the digitizing done despite
health problems and amidst Christmas preparations! You can find
it at the same download page
as the video version.
Open
House: text version
December 17, 2000
For
those who can't watch video, there is now a text
version of the Open House interview. Still working on the
audio one, but one day…
By
the way, I discovered the birthplace
of my Squeeze stamp. Turns out it was not made in Australia,
but the U.K.! It spent some time in OZ, then lived in Florida
for a while, and is now enjoying what I can only assume is it's
first Oregonian winter. It is a well-travelled stamp. If you
look at step 5 from the link above you can see what the top
of it looks like - sparkly!
Glenn
on Open House
December 12, 2000
Glenn
appeared on the British daytime talk show Open House on Dec.
6th. It was great! He had a nice longish chat with Gloria about
various things and then performed 'Parallel World' with a band
that included Chris Braide on keys and a guy who looks vaguely
like Bruce Willis on drums. (Well, I didn't really get a close
look…) In between ex–Radio One DJ, Mike Read, talked
about his new book.
Lucky
for those of you who missed it, my friend Roger converted the
whole thing into a RealMedia
video, and made several VERY nice pages of vidcaps
too. There are grandiose plans for adding a text version (à
la Routes of Rock and Bandstand)
and an audio–only version, but those aren't ready yet.
Besides, I said Popped in Crashed Out was coming soon, and do
you see it? No, me neither. I recommend an attitude of cautious
optimism on that front. It may turn up yet!
Tidbit
of the day: You'll never guess what Susan sent me for my
birthday. A rubber stamp of Squeeze c. 1982! I wish I could
scan a photo of the stamp itself, but you'll have to settle
for a scan of it's product.
Certainly not official Squeeze merchandise.
Interestingly,
this is not a one of a kind item, and it was made in Australia.
Who knew?
Radio
Suffolk Interview
December 7th, 2000
The
Radio Suffolk interview
is here, and it's great! Stephen Foster just asks Glenn a few
questions and then sits back and lets him talk. He tells some
stories about early Squeeze days, explains why he hasn't had
people on stage with him as often during the recent pub gigs,
and gives us an acoustic preview of his FANTASTIC new song,
'This is Where You Ain't'.
By
the way, all of the new songs that Glenn has done on the radio
and during his fall tour are still "works in progress"
at this point. On the album they will be recorded with a full
band rather than acoustically, and I doubt even Glenn knows
exactly what they will end up sounding like! He is also hoping
to tour with a full band after the album is released.
New
tour pics!
December 6th, 2000
Glenn's
tour ended last night, but thanks to fellow fans Helen and Paula
you can relive some of it through the photos
they graciously sent in!
Also,
although this is not strictly speaking "news", I finally
updated the Audio & Video
section of this site. Everything I have put up since the page
started is now listed there for your convenience. I also fixed
that bad link to the excellent 2kool4radio interview. Enjoy!
Quixotic
Records & Squeezefan.com
-and-
Upcoming TV appearance
December 1, 2000
The
Quixotic
Records site is finally open, and it's really nice! You
can order Parallel World there, and all the other Quixotic releases
(Squeeze's Domino, Nick Harper's albums). The shipping charges
are included, and they're the same price NO MATTER WHERE YOU
LIVE, so it is an excellent place for people overseas to get
the CDs. (£4.50 total for Parallel World) It
also has tour info and separate sections for each artist with
bios and stuff. Fun!
For
some reason my browser won't let me navigate the Glenn
section, though. I'm sure this problem will be resolved
soon, but in the mean time I wouldn't want anyone to suffer
needlessly. In case you too have technical difficulties, here
is a direct link to the most vital part,
the pictures. The bio is the same as the one at glenntilbook.com.
The
Official Squeeze Site, Squeezefan.com,
closed on Tuesday. Mild panic ensued. Although I know everyone
is understandably sad about it, I hope to set your minds at
ease somewhat by pointing out that the site is not going away.
It will stay there as an archive, and may even revive if Squeeze
re-forms. Also, the Squeezefan mailing list is completely separate
and will continue to be a lively source of discussion of all
things Squeeze.
Picking
up some of the slack, the Quixotic Records site has a section
for Squeeze which will have official news, touring info if they
tour, etc. And David Golden's excellent Squeezenet.co.uk
page is…well, excellent! There is also talk of new webpages
being created, and smaller sites expanding. Still, there is
no doubt that Chris and Jenn Beckett created an AMAZING site,
and there is nothing else like it on the web.
Thanks so much to the Becketts for
your years of hard work, creativity, and dedication to the band!
Jenn is still doing the Official Glenn Site, of course,
but Chris is taking a much-deserved break.
Glenn
will be on Channel Five's show Open House
with Gloria Hunniford on December 6th. He will be interviewed
and will perform 'Parallel World' live. Show time is 2:15-3:30
p.m.
Glenn's
last gig for this tour is December 5th in Wavenden, but there
is a persistent rumor that he is also scheduled to appear at
The Mean Fiddler on Dec. 15th. Glenn's management says he is
definitely NOT planning to be there.
Are
you wondering what to do with your wonderful scanned photos
from recent Glenn gigs now that Squeezefan.com won't be posting
them? Send them to
me! Monday is my birthday and they would make a most appropriate
gift. If they're clear I'll put them up here!
New
source for the CD single
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Interviews: London Live and Radio Wales!
November 23, 2000
Bruce
McKenzie from Townsend
Records has written to tell me that not only is he a big
ol' Glenn fan, but he is also working diligently to promote
Glenn's solo work at Townsend's online shop. He says they can
guarantee next day delivery of Parallel
World within the U.K., 3-4 days to Europe, and one week
delivery anywhere else (U.S., Canada, Oz, etc.). Impressively,
Glenn's single is right there on the front page of the site.
They also have a fair number of Squeeze and Jools Holland albums.
And Glenn's name? Spelled correctly, first and last.
I
have added Glenn's November 6th appearance on London Live Radio
to the growing number of radio shows archived here. Lots of
people outside of the U.K. have already heard this one, since
it aired soon after those of us on the Squeezefan mailing list
figured out that most of the radio stuff is webcast. But I'm
sure plenty of people missed it too, so here
it is (direct download, 1.2 M). Bon appétit!
Just
in! The BBC Wales interview with Alan Thompson has
finally been sufficiently edited to appear here! This is a truly
excellent interview that you should not miss!! Alan interviews
Glenn and spins disks as only a true fan can, valiantly maintaining
his composure in spite of the fact that "Glenn Tilbrook
is playing my guitar!" I could go on and on and on, and
I probably will on the download page.
Radio
Scotland Interview
November 21, 2000
I
have added an interview with Glenn on BBC Radio Scotland from
way back in August. At the time he was doing a lot of festivals
and had grand plans for releasing his album as early as January
2001 (current estimates seem to be edging ever forward…the
last date I heard was April or May). Keep in mind as you listen
to this interview than any time-related info (i.e. "I'll
be playing Edinburgh soon") is now null and void unless
you have a TARDIS
or something. Before the interview started he played "I
Won't See You", and he also played "Take Me, I'm Yours"
in the middle. Both of those have been cut out because the sound
quality was pretty low. Click here
to download; it's about a megabyte and runs for six and a half
minutes.
Coming
Soon: Glenn on Radio Wales (fantastic interview by the lovely
Alan Thompson), and 'Popped In Crashed Out'
Happy
Thanksgiving, Americans! Gobble-gobble.
Locating
the CD
November 16, 2000
U.K.
people have been looking for Parallel World in shops, but not
all of them have been finding it! At least one store reportedly
sold out and has already ordered a second batch, but more commonly
the complaint is that the shop never did have it and (gasp!)
doesn't intend to stock it.
I
think that sort of shop needs a little extra education. (And
no, I'm not talking about the kind that leads you to wondering
whether a sock full of sand will leave bruises…I'm thinking
of a strictly nonviolent approach.) What I want to suggest is
that, if you have the inclination, you might want to call various
CD shops in your area and ask about it. (You could do this even
if you already have the CD - after all, they don't know that!)
However, you must be prepared for blasphemous speculation about
the possibility of it not selling. Particularly sad cases might
even ask, "Who?" Do not lose you composure; remember,
you are helping those people to (re)discover the joy of Glenn's
music! It is a noble endeavor. If you want to go the extra mile,
you could even make a note of which stores don't plan to get
it and either call them back in a few days or get some friends
or family members to call. Once they know there is interest
they will probably get the CD.
By
the way, I think the proper response to "I can order it
for you" would be "I can order it from Amazon."
Amazon scares the crap out of non-virtual shops.
Don't
forget to keep an eye on the
Official Glenn Site for announcements about upcoming radio
and TV appearances. He will be on ITV's 'Popped In Crashed
Out' late tomorrow night, and interviewed on BBC Radio Suffolk
on Saturday. If someone in Suffolk can tape the show for my
page, please let me
know! I'd be very grateful.
It's Here!!!
November 13, 2000
Looking
for a good home. Will travel.
Glenn's
CD single Parallel World is now available at stores in the U.K.!
The Quixotic
Records site is not finished yet, but you can purchase the
CD at online U.K. stores such as Amazon.co.uk
and CD Shop.
(I haven't ever actually used CD Shop, so I can't vouch for
them. I just thought some people might be anti-Amazon.) If you're
ordering overseas you can expect to pay something around $9
U.S., $15 Canadian, or $19 Australian, but that includes shipping.
All the links above ship overseas. The online CD stores both
affectionately refer to Glenn by his nickname, "Glen".
A
Little Smackerel
November 11, 2000
Glenn
finally did turn up on 'London Today' on the 9th! It was a short
but sweet kind of affair. In fact, if I say anything at all
about it there won't be any point in listening, so I'll just
allow you to download the 440K RealAudio file by clicking here.
(It doesn't get it's own page.) Thanks very much to Gill for
providing me with this and many other recent audio files!
Also,
Glenn was interviewed for an hour today on BBC Radio Wales by
Alan Thompson. How I managed to miss this one is a mystery to
me, because it was netcast and at a reasonable time!
(In my time zone, I mean.) I think there was some sort of biological
misunderstanding, because I was asleep. Anyway, those who heard
it remarked that it was really nice to hear such an in-depth
interview. Helen sent an excellent summary to the Squeezefan
list. She reports that Alan is a Genuine Fan and hence was able
to discuss various phases of Glenn's career (e.g. the mid-eighties
long hair thing, which drew Glenn's comment, "Style and
me have never been particularly comfortable bedfellows").
The interview was interspersed with songs by Glenn on guitar,
and also tracks that Alan played from CDs, which included "King
George Street" and "Letting Go". Go, Alan!
Speaking
of CDs...only two more days until Parallel World is unleashed
on the U.K.!
Janice
Long Interview
November 9, 2000
Well,
Glenn was MIA for the 'London Today' show yesterday, leaving
fans bewildered when they came home to find their VCRs devoid
of Glenny content. There was no mention of him on the show at
all as far as I know. But the Janice Long interview from Radio
2 last week is now up here for
those who missed it or would like to hear it again. You know,
I feel bad when I post misinformation at this site, but my mistakes
seem small compared to Janice's comment that Squeeze came to
an end 18 years ago! (In actual fact they did, but I guess no
one told her they reformed two years later...)
For
upcoming Glenn radio and TV appearances (and gigs, of course!)
I refer you to the Official
Glenn Site, where they have Real News from Glenn's Actual
Management.
Lots
of Good News and a Little Bad
November 5, 2000
I
will give you the bad news first - I'll do it fast, like pulling
off a Band-Aid (plaster). Glenn's solo CD single release date
has been delayed by a week. You can now expect it in U.K. shops,
both virtual and non-virtual, on November 13th.
The
good news is that Glenn's interview with Jonathan Ross is now
up here for your listening pleasure.
It's really a good one! (I know I always say that, but have
I lied so far?)
But
wait! There's more! Glenn is going to be on BBC London Live
Radio TOMORROW, Monday November 6th at the following local times:
8:35
p.m. U.K.
3:35 p.m. Eastern U.S./Canada
12:35 p.m. Pacific U.S./Canada
If
you're in Australia or Japan it will be Tuesday morning, November
7th (Tokyo 5:35 a.m., Sydney 7:35 a.m.). You can listen to the
live webcast from the
London Live site.
Also,
Chris Beckett from the Squeezefan
site reports that Glenn will be on ITV on Wednesday, November
8th, on the show 'London Today'. There will be an interview
and a band performance of Parallel World. (!!!) Sadly, I don't
know anyone in London. If you think you might be able to send
me a tape of this show, would you please, please contact
me? I will do my very best to make it worth your while.
VH1
Interview Available
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Other newsy items
October 31, 2000
Happy
Halloween!! Glenn surprised us all by popping onto U.K.'s
VH1 a few days ago for an interview. You can download the interview
as a handsome matching set of three mp3s from here.
There was only a little bit of singing; Glenn sang the first
minute of Parallel World, but it has been cut out. However!
It's a great interview - not just the same old questions, and
to my delight Glenn elaborates further on the ever unfolding
story of the Butlin's Talent Contest he was in as a 12 year
old.
Glenn
will be on BBC Radio 2
again this Saturday (Nov. 4th)! He'll be on Jonathan Ross' show,
which is supposed to be very funny, although I've never heard
it. It airs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the U.K. Worldwide you
can listen via the Radio
2 web site at these local times:
5-8
a.m. Canada/US Eastern
2-5 a.m. Canada/US Pacific
9-12 p.m. Australia (Sydney)
7-10 p.m. Japan
As
you can see, these times are no more friendly than last time
for those of us in The Americas, but Japanese and Australian
fans have cause to rejoice. The Official Glenn Site (see below)
has narrowed these times down a bit to 11:30-12:10 U.K. time,
but my experience is that these things can be unpredictable.
Besides, the Radio 2 website takes at least a half hour to load.
As
by now you may have guessed, the OFFICIAL
Glenn site is now open! It has cute pictures of Glenn roaming
the streets of Sydney in some kind of velveteen jacket, protecting
his sensitive English eyes from the merciless Aussie sun with
very dark glasses. He looks mysterious and hip. Apparently the
jacket is part of a whole suit as seen here
(Studio 22 pic). I want to know who has been shopping with Glenn
lately. That would be front page news for my site. Speaking
of news, the Official GT site will be an excellent source of
Real News, not to mention up to date Tour Info.
Example
photo, shamelessly pilfered from the
Official site
OOPS!
October 25, 2000
I
gave the wrong times for Glenn's Radio 5 appearance on Friday.
The correct times are:
11
a.m. UK
6 a.m. Eastern Time (US/Canada)
3 a.m. Pacific (US/Canada)
7 p.m. Tokyo
9 p.m. Sydney
The
show runs for one hour, and Glenn's interview may be any time
in that hour. I'm really sorry if anyone missed the show
because my mistake. (And I hope I got it all right this time!!
You may want to double check on the World
Clock site.) In any case, the interview will show up here
as an mp3 eventually. Happy listening!
Radio
Update
October 23, 2000
