Gilbert O`Sullivan - NEW RECORD LABEL NEWS !

Latest news - Gilbert joins HYPERTENSION - MUSIC -


Hypertension proudly announce that Gilbert O´Sullivan has joined the label. Gilbert O'Sullivan accumulated no less than fourteen top-forty hits during the 70′s, including "Clair", "Alone Again (Naturally)", "Get Down" and "Nothing Rhymed", with number one singles on both sides of the Atlantic, as well as four top-five UK albums. The brand new record "Gilbertville" will be released early 2011.

THE STORY SO FAR .....

Gilbert O'Sullivan was born Raymond Edward O'Sullivan on 1st December 1946 in Waterford in Ireland. In 1953 he moved with his family to Swindon in England.

After finishing college, Gilbert moved to London in 1967 to try and further his musical career. Gilbert signed a five year publishing contract with CBS which called for one single a year, and released two singles "Disappear"/"You" in 1967 and "What Can I Do"/"You" in 1968.
Gilbert came to the attention of BBC Radio 1 disc jockey, John Peel, who gave him a slot on his radio show Top Gear and O'Sullivan spent part of 1969 applying to other record labels and management companies. It was at this time that Gilbert formulated his 'Bisto Kid' image; grey flannel suit, flat cap, school boy tie, football socks and hobnail boots.
Gilbert made an irresistible impression with "Nothing Rhymed", his first Top 10 hit and an introduction to his witty lyrics and original approach as a singer/songwriter. Signed to MAM Records, O'Sullivan enjoyed four years of major success, incorporating a dozen more hit singles, ten of which reached the UK Top 10, and four Top 5 albums: "Himself" (1971), "Back To Front" (1972), "I'm A Writer Not A Fighter" (1973) and "A Stranger In My Own Back Yard" (1974).
Both "Clair" and "Get Down" were number one hit singles in Britain, and additionally, "Back To Front" topped the UK LP chart in 1972, emulating the success of the two million seller "Alone Again (Naturally)", a six week US chart-topper in 1972.

From 1971 until now, he has recorded 17 new albums, including the UK Top 20 single, "What's In A Kiss?" in 1980, and has toured extensively in Europe and Japan.

Gilbert travelled to Nashville in March 2009 to record new tracks for his new album "Gilbertville" which will be released on 31 January 2011. The idea for the title was prompted by a photograph that was taken in Iowa by Gilbert's brother Terry. Apparently the photograph shows a road sign that points to a town called Raymond, which is Gilbert's real name, and also points to another town called Gilbertville.

The album features 14 tracks with an interlude halfway through which will feature UK comedian Harry Hill reciting a short poem of Gilbert's. Harry previously appeared in the promotional video for "Two's Company (Three Is Allowed)". The 14 tracks are made up of 13 new tracks that were recorded in Nashville and in London and a hidden track called "School Meals" that was recorded during the" A Scruff at Heart " sessions but has been remixed with drums being added to the track.
Some of the other artists on this label are CHRIS DEBURGH , MIDGE URE, LEO SAYER , JOAN ARMATRADING , GERRY RAFFERTY and MICK FLEETWOOD of FLEETWOOD MAC fame - and many more.
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[100tonee]

i was aware that the video was taken off, HOWEVER it was the video content, pictures that accompanied the song that was objected to. I take heed of your comments though. I do not think the actual recording of the song would be taken off simply because the live version is there for all to see. Perhaps you would comment on this, and i would respect your view.

[mohawk3881]

@100tonee There was 2 videos - the second one without the graphic images . BOTH were requested to be removed . It`s now the SONG that they don`t want on youtube or anywhere else because of the album delay - it`s too soon because the song is not yet released . If you talk to Brian he will explain. I don`t know Brian and Kevin personally but I have corresponded with both - two very nice people . The live videos are something different - not the studio recording they are trying to protect .

[100tonee]

hiya, i will have the single in a few days, the studio version, watch out for it. Also see my promo for the song. nice video of yours too. well done.

[mohawk3881]

@100tonee Thanks - but you CAN`T do that !!! I`ll explain if you need to know more !

[rythembeatandsoul]

do you know of any record labels wanting to sign up new artists

[sirtinycreep]

Nice news.

[100tonee]

i'm wondering if i actually know you. Do you go to the concerts? do you know Kevin? and i am a friend of Brian who does the " a friend of mine website". Maybe we know each other?

[potatoepeter1]

:-) Chromatic chanches are "immer" good.... thats gilbert! PS: Tea for two or so... OK iam ful now

[mohawk3881]

@aldridgeo You do that my freind - you can be our eyes and ears in Waterford !

[mohawk3881]

@55555jgn You are welcome - I know the fans are desperate for ANY news and if we are not given it we have to FIND it ourselves ! Yes indeed - `Where would we be without TEA ` LOL - Can`t wait to hear that one ..... roll on 2011 !!!!!