Westlife - Where We Are

[Wayne]

Credit to zealoveswl for this:

http://i519.photobucket.com/albums/u356/zealifer/EMP-5356953.jpg

Ryan Tedder worked for Westlife!!

Title: BEAUTIFUL

Source: ASCAP

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I found another new song addressed to them also

Title: LEAVING

Source: ASCAP

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From Darren Hayes' twitter
Quote:
I have listened to the newest version of the Westlife song we did for them and I have to say it's pretty cool!3:55 AM Jun 25th from TweetDeck

http://twitter.com/darrenhayes


July 03, 2009
DARREN HAYES RECRUTED BY SIMON COWELL TO WRITE FOR WESTLIFE

Ex Savage Garden frontman and singer Darren Hayes has been writing for Westlife.

He has been recruited by Simon Cowell's record label Syco to write for its stable of artists of which Westlife is the biggest act.

Hayes is also working on a new solo album.

I have been told I need to clarify my record is probably more `classic' pop than `pop with a capital p', for fear of people expecting (Lady) Gaga,'' Hayes stated.

His longtime musical partner Rob Conley recently went to London to write with Hayes.

Conley has teamed with ex Westlife member Brian McFadden for their new electro project Wall of Soundz.


Source: Herald Sun - Print Edition

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From Ben Adams (A1) twitter

Quote:
just finished a great song pitch for westlife and am now off to buy a bed before seeing mark and boyzone at the 02. god life is random!
June 23rd

http://twitter.com/benadamsuk

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Guy Joins Westies
15 Jul 2009

Pop sensations Westlife have been secretly recording with the songwriter and producer behind Robbie Williams' biggest hits.

The chart toppers - who went back to work last week after taking a year out - are thrilled to be working with Guy Chambers.

"They are determined to bring out a new album of original songs this time," said a source.

"They don't want to record any more covers so they were delighted that Guy agreed to work with them on a number of songs for the new album."

Credit/Source: The Irish Star / Thanks Maya and Chrissy for sending me the scan

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Nicky's tweets:


bed early 5am start tmrw! heading to studio in eng-er-land...
1:22 PM Aug 3rd from mobile web

me liking this song !!!
10:41 AM Jul 8th from mobile web

we all meeting a the studio later so he'll be able to pass them on !
4:56 AM Jul 7th from mobile web

hey y'all .. a good start but a long long way to go!
2:11 AM Jul 3rd from mobile web

its Time...in car en route to airport !
2:05 AM Jul 1st from mobile web

board so lets see where it takes us..
3:23 AM Jun 30th from mobile web

tmrw is just the start of the process of making a brilliant pop album..so who knows how long it will take ? lotsa new producers, writers on
3:22 AM Jun 30th from mobile web

just thinking,our last westlife album was in 2007 !

its 0815 and the beginning of the last day off of my year off ! scared excited refreshed tired ! studio tmrw ! ssssshhh!

http://twitter.com/nickybyrneoffic


Mark's tweets:


It's waaay to early to have been awake for half an hour,I am however excited about the day ahead,working with a Guy,the Guy is good! smile.gif x

This is a telefunken M 251and we have been enjoying eachothers company all day.Cute little thing isn't she! http://twitpic.com/91r7q



http://twitter.com/MarkusFeehily

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From Calvin Harris' twitter (but suddenly erased!)



sh*t that new Westlife song's a bit of a departure isn't it
Thursday, 6th August, 00:38

"Departure" means something different and surprising!

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Capital FM in UK said that Westlife will release their new single on September!

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NO MORE COVERS
05 Aug 2009
Stocking stuff... Westlife's Shane Filan is looking forward to the band's new album at Christmast. The singer has promised it won't contain a single cover version. Gulp...

WESTLIFE VOW LATEST ALBUM WILL BE 100% NEW MATERIAL

EXCLUSIVE by Paul Martin

Westlife have promised fans their new album will have no cover versions as they bid to launch the ultimate pop comeback.

The stars - who have topped the charts with their versions of songs such as Mandy, Uptown Girl and Against All Odds - have given the first insight into their new material to the Irish Daily Mirror.

Singer Shane Filan revealed: "The album will have no covers at all - we want it to be our strongest ever. We're working on it in the studios at the minute and it's really exciting. We took a decision that we didn't want to do any covers at all this time round and give the fans 100% new material.

"We know this has to be something special because we have been away for over a year. I think everyone is going to be really surprised when they hear it."

Westlife first released a cover in 1999 when their version of Abba's I Have A Dream scooped them the Christmas and new Millennium No.1 slot. In 2000, they teamed up with Mariah Carey to release a cover of Phill Collins' Against All Odds, which secured them a world wide No1.

A year later, their cover of Billy Joel's 1983 hit Uptown Girl secured them another top spot before they released a version of little-known Northern Ireland band Relish's Hey Whatever.

Barry Manilow's Mandy notched them up another hit in 2003 before their monster anthem You Raise Me Up also went to No1.

Shane added: "We always prefer to release new material but we never had the luxury of a Gary Barlow-type song writer.

"But we're lucky to be working with some amazing writers and I'm sure this album is going to bring us back with a band.

"We want great up-tempo songs and some really strong ballads. That's what we made our name with and that's what we want to do again.

"The plan is to release the album before Christmas and then hit the road for a tour next year."

Credit/Source: Irish Daily Mirror / Published on 31.07.2009 / Thanks Maya and Chrissy for sending me the scan

[aShLEy]

oh no!! I thought they had died or at least hoped they had! :evil:

[Pollei]

oh no!! I thought they had died or at least hoped they had! :evil:

:cry: :cry:

I'll love this. definitely.

[Wayne]

:lol:

I like Westlife - Shane and Mark both have real good voices!

[Wayne]

Westlife promise 'strongest album yet'
11 Aug 2009
By David Balls, Music Reporter

Westlife have promised that their upcoming ninth studio album will be the group's strongest to date.

The Irish boyband, who have not released any new material for two years, (partly wrong, last release of new track was 2008) insisted that they will surprise fans when they return later this year.

"The album will have no covers at all - we want it to be our strongest ever," Shane Filan told the Irish Daily Mirror.

"We're working on it in the studios at the minute and it's really exciting. We took a decision that we didn't want to do any covers at all this time round and give the fans 100% new material.

"We know this has to be something special because we have been away for over a year. I think everyone is going to be really surprised when they hear it."

Guy Chambers, former Savage Garden star Darren Hayes and Ryan Tedder, who penned Leona Lewis's 'Bleeding Love', are all rumoured to have contributed material for the new record.

"We're lucky to be working with some amazing writers and I'm sure this album is going to bring us back with a bang," Filan added.

"We want great up-tempo songs and some really strong ballads. That's what we made our name with and that's what we want to do again.

"The plan is to release the album before Christmas and then hit the road for a tour next year."

Westlife have sold over 40 million copies of their nine previous albums, seven of which were bestsellers in the UK.

Credit/Source: www.digitalspy.co.uk (http://www.digitalspy.co.uk)

[Red]

.....Shane and Mark both have real good voices!

I definitely agree with that.I've never seen the point of the Nicky & Kian.
I'd rather Westlife were just a duo !
I've not bought any of their albums but have d/l about 5 of their songs.
I think I'd be more likely to buy a solo Mark album or Shane, if/when it happens.

[Wayne]

Yeah I completely agree with that Red.

Btw, As Love Is My Witness has leaked - its a new Westlife song. Guests have to register in order to obtain the link. Members can click here (http://www.vanityedge.com/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=505), and be taken directly to it!

[Wayne]

Thanks Zealoveswl!

Westlife's new album OUT probably:
NOVEMBER 30

http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/1010882 ... oduct.html (http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/10108822/New-Album-TBA/Product.html)

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new demo for them leaked: "Now I Can Let Go" (Produced by Wayne Hector)

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latest Nicky tweet related to the album:


back from london..album feeling great ! very excited !!

http://twitter.com/nickybyrneoffic

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Westlife Writing For The New Album
02 Sep 2009
Adrian Bradford, Producer in America, mentioned on his Twitter page that Westlife were in the studio on 31 August to write songs.



Westlife in the studio today, for writing.
Aug 31st

http://twitter.com/adrianbradford

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Darren Hayes:

# bass done.. about to do some backing vocals on 'W' whoo hooo11:06 PM Sep 23rd from TweetDeck


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Ryan Tedder Working With Westlife
31 Aug 2009
On the Myspace page of OneRepublic member Ryan Tedder, who also writes and produces songs, it mentions he's currently working with Westlife too among other artists!

CURRENT WRITING/PRODUCTION PROJECTS: Adam Lambert, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, Estelle, Tamar, Nikki Flores, OneRepublic, Westlife, Patriot Records.


http://www.myspace.com/aliastheproducer

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[Wayne]

OFFICIAL

13.10.2009

Album and single news from Mark

Last week we told you the news you have all been waiting for - the boys are coming back soon to treat you to a new single and album!

Mark wanted to give you the next piece of exciting information himself, so read on to see what Mark has to reveal...

Hey guys,

More exciting news from us..What About Now is the name of our first single and it's out on the 25th October to download and the 26th October in stores! We worked with the amazing Steve Robson on the track and can't wait for you guys to hear it! Just to let you know: the album is just about finished and will be released 30th November! It is full of new, original, modern pop, plus a couple of nice remakes...we feel it's the best album we've made in a long time, if not ever and because it's made for the fans we just can't wait to see how you like it!! Across the album there's uptempo, mid tempo and of course a few ballads, ya gotta have those! I know a lot of you are asking about upcoming concerts...!? Well just hold tight, meetings are happening as you read this and we will have loads of news in the coming weeks/months...for now prepare yourselves for the first new Westlife song in two years! WHAT ABOUT NOW!!

Pre-order your very own copy of the new album by clicking on the following links: Amazon, HMV and Play.com.

Stay tuned to http://www.westlife.com for more news, coming your way soon!


IT'S NOT THE DAUGHTRY or LONESTAR TRACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EXCITED!

So there must be a music video now! The release is just TOO EARLY!!

Just to let you know:

What About Now

Daughtry - Ben Moody, David Hodges, Josh Hartzler
Lonestar - Ron Harbin, Aaron Barker, Anthony L. Smith
Westlife - Steve Robson

Steve Robson co-wrote..
What Hurts The Most - Cascada
Queen Of My Heart - Westlife
Last Thing On My Mind - Ronan/Leann
Beautiful World - Take That
Pieces Don't Fit Anymore, Undiscovered - James Morisson

I can't wait!

couple of nice covers..... so not 100% :D

Their single competitors:

26th Oct

Armand Van Helden & A-Trak presents Duck Sauce – Anyway
Ash – Joy Kicks Darkness (7”)
Ben's Brother feat Anastacia – Stalemate
Biffy Clyro – The Captain
Breed 77 – Wake Up
Bubbel G - Get Ready
Charlotte Hatherley - Alexander
Chicane – Hiding All The Stars
David Jordan - (Don't Wanna) Hear You Say
The Dead Weather – I Cut Like A Buffalo (7”)
Dolly Rockers – Boys Will Be Boys
Echo & The Bunnymen – Think I Need It Too
Emily Maguire - Lighthouse Man
Enter Shikari – Wall
Grammatics – Double Negative (7”)
Jay Sean – Down
Jem - I Want You To…
Kano - Rock N Roller
Katherine Jenkins – Bring Me To Life
Lisa Mitchell – Coin Laundry
Little Comets – Adultery (EP)
Miley Cyrus - Party In The USA
MSTRKRFT – Bounce
Pitbull – Hotel Room Service
Scooter – J’Adore Hardcore
Shinedown – If You Only Knew
TI feat Mary J Blige – Remember Me
Tinchy Stryder - You're Not Alone
Vagabond – I’ve Been Wanting You
The XX – Islands (7”)

link of single pre-order:
http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;0;-1;-1;-1&sku=284968
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Their seventh studio album or their overall tenth album will be called

WHERE WE ARE
out November 30

Source
http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/10108822/Where-We-Are/Product.html

http://www.thecommitted.com

[Wayne]

Thanks zealoveswl!

It really sounds Daughtry's!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/What-About-Now/dp/B002T0HVC4/ref=sr_1_8?%20%3Cbr%3Eie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1255686074&sr=8-8

But here's the tracklisting semi-confirmed

Westlife - Where We Are

01 What About Now
02 Where We Are
03 Songs That Used To Be
04 When Missing You
05 Actually
06 Your World Lies
07 Beautiful
08 Access To Your Heart
09 Caught In The Trap
10 Basketcase
11 Leaving
12 Now I Can't Let You Go
13 You Can Never Know What I'm Meant To Be
14 A Simple Song
15 Season For Me
16 Mind (Bonus Track)

Sounds very very GOOD! Too many tracks. Another World Of Our Own!!!

Trivia:
What About Now is a 12 letter songtitle like Swear It Again, their debut single

I'm really 100x disappointed! All of the fans are disappointed! (but they can't let Westlife down) but this deserves to be a flop! this will be out in Ireland this Friday. no airplays, no video.

this will be released together with This Is It on Oct 26 UK. Maybe Sony thought of that many people will go out to buy MJ's new album and with Westlife's same date of new release, the public may be carried to buy Westlife's new single too.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_It_%28Michael_Jackson_album%29#Release_his tory

On the second thought, What About Now may not be the real first single if that's what you call it. They may release another on the last week of November. they released a good to cover song for Westlife so that the general audience may not be in shock.

here's a portion of an interview with Mark:

Mark Feehily tells us: "We wanted the first single from our new album to be somewhere between the Westlife sound our fans know and love, and the new direction we're heading in.

We've been experimenting with a fresh vibe on this record. After 11 years we see this as phase two of the Westlife story."

Let's hope it's as good as phase one.

also, in a short span of time with no promo (the XFactor only), no news if a music video will be out and no new photoshoots yet for the album and even the official single. It's a crap a clustered images of them from the past only....

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x18/lindsay-pops/cover2.jpg

idk but when I heard the 16 track album, they made me feel happy again. I have their faith in them, I trust them and I know they can do what we want :)

I'm listening to the 30 sec clip all over again it's like Daughtry featuring Shane :laugh:

Oh I see. Wasn't it that Jeff Buckley and Alex's versions of Hallelujah charts very well last year. that's why record company are doing and trying it again. Now I understand

[Wayne]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6d/Westlife_-_Where_We_Are.jpg

[Wayne]

Album has leaked.

http://www.vanityedge.com/showthread.php?p=29872#post29872

Link in Downloads Central for members. Guests need to register

[crazycool]

I really like the cover. That is all. :lol:

[Wayne]

^ LMAO! :lol:

About the same. Although the cover does look a little odd and anal - its almost as if they've exactly measured the distance between each of the singers! :P

I like their version of What About Now though ;) Wonder if it will go to number one in the UK this week ... their last studio set shifted over 130,000 copies during week one - but they are opposed by the all-dominant Susan Boyle's second week. I think they will settle for top 5 and think themselves lucky! :P