This page lists all news item that were originally published on the James official site Jamestheband.com in 1999 that were lost when the band split in 2001 and the site was later discontinued
‘We’re Going To Miss’ You Chart Position
20-Dec-99: The third single off ‘Millionaires’, ‘We’re Going To Miss You’ entered the official UK charts this week at number 48. Meanwhile, on the strength of the band’s recent UK Arena Tour and radio airplay of the single, the album itself re-entered the UK Top 75, coming in at number 66.
‘We’re Going To Miss You’ Midweek Chart Position
16-Dec-99: James latest single, ‘We’re Going To Miss You’, came in at a disapointing number 44 in the UK midweek charts yesterday.
James Night in Manchester
08-Dec-99: J.I.M. (the James Information Mailing List) will once again be sponsoring James Night in Manchester following the gig on Saturday 11th December. Like last year the event will be held at Cyberia at 12 Oxford Rd., Manchester M1 5AN, running from 9pm-2am. As Cyberia is a cybercafe, people who are not able to attend will be able to join in the fun via the chat room on this site. More information about the event is available at the J.I.M. website.
‘We’re Going To Miss You’ Release Date Pushed Back
27-Oct-99, updated 29-Nov-99: The release date for the third single off ‘Millionaires’, ‘We’re Going To Miss You’, has been pushed back until Monday 13th December. The b-sides are as follows:
CD 1: We’re Going To Miss You, Wisdom of the Throat, Top of
the World (live at Embassy Rooms)
CD 2: We’re Going To Miss You, Pocketful of Lemons, We’re
Going To Miss You (Eno’s version)
James to Play Live Set on GLR for Children In Need
25-Nov-99: James will be playing a live set on BBC GLR (94.9) on Friday 26 November, between 10am and 1pm, to support the BBC’s Children In Need Appeal. To benefit the campaign, a live CD-R of the session will be auctioned off, as will the chance to introduce the band live on air.
James to Play Accoustic Set on Radio 1
09-Nov-99: James will be in the studio with Jo Whiley on Wednesday 1st December to play a three-song acoustic set. Whiley’s show is broadcast on Radio 1 between noon and 2pm daily.
James Need Your Help
07-Nov-99: James are looking for t-shirt ideas for the upcoming UK tour. They’re interested in new designs, suggestions on old designs to be re-introduced, or any other general comments or feedback fans might have on likes/dislikes, sizes available, quality, colours, prices, etc. More information is available in the Survey section of the site, and a special T-Shirt Message Board has been set up for you to post your comments and suggestions.
James in Ireland
27-Oct-99: James will be playing two shows at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, Ireland prior to the start of the December UK arena tour. The first will take place on Monday 29th November, the second the following night, Tuesday 30th November. Ticket details will available shortly.
‘Nevermind the Buzzcocks’ Appearance Postponed
20-Oct-99: Tim’s appearance on the music quiz show ‘Nevermind the Buzzcocks’ has had to be postponed due to the band’s promotional trip to Portugal and Germany this week. It will be rescheduled for some time in November. Details will be posted here as soon as they’re confirmed.
James Radio and TV Appearances in Germany
19-Oct-99: Tim, Saul and Michael will be in Germany this week doing some radio press and TV interviews. On Thursday 21st October they will stopping by Westdeutscher Rundfunk in Cologne for an on-air interview and short acoustic set as part of the radio programme ‘KultKomplex’. They’re scheduled to be on between 21.00 and 22.00h. They’ll folow that on Friday 22nd October with an appearance on MTV’ Berlin’s ‘Live Aus Berlin’ between 15.00 – 17.00h.
James Enter the UK Album Charts at Number 2
17-Oct-99, updated 18-Oct-99: ‘Millionaires’ has entered the UK album charts at number 2, tying ‘Seven’ for the band’s highest placing studio album, second only to the ‘Best Of…’ which topped the charts at number 1 last year. For those who are curious, below is are the highest chart positions for each of James ‘ albums thus far:
Album Highest Chart Position
James: TheBest Of… 1
Millionaires 2
Seven 2
Laid 3
Whiplash 9
Wah Wah 11
Gold Mother 16
Stutter 68
Strip-Mine 90
One Man Clapping —
(data courtesy Vox, April 1998)
James Visit Portugal For Album Release
16-Oct-99, updated 17-Oct-99: James will be appearing at the Valentim de Carvalho Megastores in Libson and Oporto, Portugal, on Monday 18th October, in celebration of the Portuguese release of Millionaires. They’ll stop by the Oporto Megastore for an autograph signing session from approximately 3pm, before moving on to the Lisbson location to play a short showcase set at approximately 6pm.
Millionaires Release Details Outside the UK
14-Oct-99: A number of people have been asking about the availability of the Limited Edition, double cd version of ‘Millionaires’ outside the UK. It will be released in limited quantities in Germany, but people outside the UK and Germany who want the limited edition version will need to order it on import. Check the Where To Buy section of this site for a list of shops that stock the limited edition (or will soon), or ask your local importer to order you a copy. As a reminder, ‘Millionaires’ is released worldwide, with the exception of the U.S. and Canada, on Monday 18th October. Unfortunately, there is no news to report yet on a possible U.S. or Canadian release, but we promise to keep you posted.
Millionaires Midweek Chart Position
13-Oct-99: ‘Millionaires’ is listed at number 2 in the UK midweek album charts! If you haven’t bought it yet, what are you waiting for? 😉
James To Play Top of the Pops
12-Oct-99: James will record a performance of ‘Feel Like Fred Astaire’ for Top of the Pops tomorrow. The show will air on Friday 15th October at 7:30pm and again on Sunday 17th October at 2:10am on BBC1. The band follows TOTP with an already-recorded appearance on Later with Jools Holland on Saturday 16th October, during which they will perform a handful of live songs. On Friday, 22nd October, Tim will be a guest on the music quiz show Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Check the TV & Radio section for stations and times.
‘Millionaires’ Released Today!
11-Oct-99: James latest album, ‘Millionaires’ is released today, Monday 11th October in the UK. To celebrate the release the band will be up bright and early for an appearance on Channel 4’s Big Breakfast. They’ll follow that up with a very special, small venue show at London’s Embassy Rooms later in the evening. For more information on the new album, visit the Millionaires section of this site. Once you’ve run out and bought your copy, drop by the message board to let others know what you think.
‘Feel Like Fred Astaire’ Enters Charts at Number 17
10-Oct-99: James latest single, ‘Just Like Fred Astaire’ debuted on the UK Top 40 at number 17 this week.
‘Feel Like Fred Astaire’ at Number 13 in Midweek Charts
07-Oct-99: ‘Feel Like Fred Astaire’, the second single off ‘Millionaires’, was listed at number 13 in the midweek UK sales charts on Wednesday. The official Top 40 charts will be announced Sunday at 7pm UK time, or you can listen to the Top 40 countdown beginning at 4pm on Radio 1.
James Play London Gig to Celebrate Album Release
04-Oct-99: James will be playing a small gig at Embassy Rooms on Tottenham Court Road in London on 11th October, the day ‘Millionaires’ is released. Tickets will be £16 in advance (subject to booking fee). Tickets are available from:
Stargreen (0171 734 8932)
Ticketmaster (0171 344 4444)
Wayahead (0115 912 9000)
Or, you can win a pair of tickets, by visiting the Millionaires section of this site.
‘Millionaires’ Limited Editon Double CD
30-Sep-99: In addition to the regular release of ‘Millionaires’, there will also be a limited edition double cd version, comprised primarily of live material from this summer’s festivals. The track listing for the second cd is as follows:
- I know what I’m here for (Live at Guilford)
- Crash (Live at Guilford)
- Destiny Calling (Live at T in the Park)
- Someon’s got it in for me (Live at Guilford)
- Just Like Fred Astaire (Live at the Lighthouse, Glasgow)
- I know what I’m here for (Enhanced with Video)
- Fred Astaire (Enhanced with video)
‘Millionaires’ “Launch Nights” Scheduled Around the UK
24-Sep-99: Approximately thirty “Launch Nights” have been scheduled throughout the UK in the week leading up to the release of ‘Millionaires’. The events will give fans the opportunity to hear the new album in its entirety prior to the official release, as well as win tons of promotional items. For a full list of all the venues and locations, click here.
James Play Secret Show in Glasgow
15-Sep-99: James played a very secret, very small, invite-only acoustic gig in Glasgow last night, September 14th. The crowd consisted of approximately 200 music industry folks, friends, and families. The thirteen song acoustic set was recorded to be released at a later date. Included in the set list were: Lullaby, Lose Control, Feel Like Fred Astaire, She’s A Star, Strangers, We’re Going to Miss You, Someone’s Got It In For Me, Destiny Calling, Laid, I Know What I’m Here For, What For, Sit Down and Out To Get You.
James to Play Shows for Album Release
15-Sep-99: James will be playing a small club date at the University of East Anglia, Norwich on Sunday, October 10th to celebrate the launch of ‘Millionaires’. Tickets are £16 and are available on 01603-508050. There is also the possibility of a second club date in West London on the day of the release, October 11th. The show hasn’t yet been confirmed, and no details are available yet on the venue, but it will be “something special”. In the event that the show goes off as planned, you can win a pair of tickets here.
Sinead O’Connor on ‘Just Like Fred Astaire’ B-side
14-Sep-99: One of the B-sides from the upcoming single, ‘Just Like Fred Astaire’, will be an “amazing” duet with Sinead O’Connor. According to Tim, the track should have been on the album, and could very easily stand up on its own as a single. Apparently, the band have made a concerted effort to provide quality B-sides for the ‘Millionaires’ singles, as a result of criticism over the past couple yearsfrom people who felt they were being ripped off by being charged for singles with re-releases and remixes as the B-sides. ‘Just like Fred Astaire’ will be released in two parts on 4th October in the UK. The track listing is as follows:
CD 1: 1.Just Like Fred Astaire, I Defeat, Long To See
CD 2: Just Like Fred Astaire (with video), Mary, Goal Goal Goal
‘Just Like Fred Astaire’ A-Listed on Radio 1
12-Sep-99: James’ next single, ‘Just Like Fred Astaire’ is currently on the Radio 1 A List, which means it’ll be getting tons of airtime. Radio 1 is now broadcast live via the ‘net, so those outside the UK looking to hear the single can have a listen at Radio 1 website. Other stations playing the single which broadcast on the web are London’s Xfm and, believe it or not, Santa Monica, California’s KCRW. DJ Nic Harcourt has been playing it on his show, Morning Becomes Eclectic, which is on the air weekdays from 9am to noon and broadcast live on the ‘net and again from 4-7pm and 2-5am local time.
‘Millionaires’ Release Update
29-Aug-99: According to their management, James’ new album, ‘Millionaires’, is now scheduled for release on October 11th in the UK. Unfortunately, the band haven’t had any luck finding a label in the states to release it yet, so there is no US release scheduled at this time.
James to Play Free Gig in Manchester
27-Aug-99: James have been added to the bill at a free gig sponsored by Radio 1. Radio 1 Live in Manchester will be held on Sunday 12th September in Heaton Park, Manchester. Tickets are free, but you have to win them from Radio 1. Other acts on the bill include Mel C, Supergrass and All Saints, with more big names to join the bill in the coming weeks. See the Radio 1 website or listen to Radio 1 for more information.
James to Play Radio 1 Roadshow
16-Aug-99: James will be playing the Radio 1 Roadshow at Stewart Park, Middlesborough on Monday 23 August. Also on the bill is Martine McCutcheon. For more information, visit Radio 1 on the web, or call the Radio 1 concert line on 08700 100 100.
James Set at Lizard Not Included in Web Cast
11-Aug-99: James set at the Lizard Eclipse Festival was not included in the Lizard web cast yesterday due to objections from their label, Mercury Records. Apparently, Mercury refused to grant Lizard permission to broadcast James’ performance via the internet. Here is the response given when people wrote to Lizard to complain about James set not being shown, despite the fact that it was listed on the schedule:
Unfortunately the record label for James refused permission to broadcast their performance live on the Internet, they gave us no reasons, and did not care about the fans and the publicity involved. We were very disappointed but we did everything we could to try and broadcast them, I am very sorry if this caused you disappointment, I’m sure that other fans were also disappointed with the record label’s decision.
Lizard Eclipse Web Cast Reminder
15-Jun-99, updated 10-Aug-99: James will be headlining the main stage at the Lizard Eclipse Festival, being held at Goonhilly Downs, Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall, on Tuesday, 10 August. The festival, which is being touted as ‘The planet’s ultimate eclipse celebration’, is being held in celebration of the last total eclipse of the sun this millennium, which will take place at the 11th minute of the 11th hour on the 11th of August. Tickets are still available through the box office on 0870 125 2959. Those not able to make it to the festival will be able to watch the entire event via the web, as it will be webcast live by livereality.com.
James Impress at Blackpool and Guildford
29-Jul-99, updated 07-Aug-99: James played a spectacular sold out show at the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool last Friday night, where they delighted the crowd by playing all the hits plus a handful of songs off the new album, including the current single ‘I Know What I’m Here For’, complete with three PVC-clad dancers crowding the stage, and the forthcoming single, ‘Feel Like Fred Astaire’. Other new songs included ‘Crash’, ‘Someone’s Got It In For Me’, and ‘If Anybody Hurts You’, all of which sounded brilliant and garnered a great reaction from the crowd.
The band made a grand entrance, as Mark rose up through the floor of the stage playing the opening strains of ‘Laid’ on the Ballroom’s famous Wurlitzer organ, and the set continued to build as the band moved effortlessly from the old favorites to the new tracks off ‘Millionaires’. They capped of the show with a rousing rendition of ‘Sit Down’, puncuated by a shower of balloons and confetti falling from the rafters. Afterwards, even the band agreed that the show was one of the best, if not the very best, they’d ever played.
The support band for the night were Manchester band ‘Exit 52’, who are made up of two of Jim’s brothers — Dave Glennie on lead vocals and Pete Glennie on lead guitar. Find out more about them at their web site: http://www.wirespider.demon.co.uk/.
Earlier in the afternoon the band held an record signing at the Virgin Megastore in Blackpool, where they spent nearly two hours signing autographs, chatting with fans, and posing for pictures. The band arrived in a custom detailed ‘James’ Roll Royce, pictured to the right.
James continued their successful weekend with a fantastic headlining set at the Guildford Festival on Saturday night, where they again played a near flawless set, again impressing the crowd with well-known favorites and the same selection of new songs as was played in Blackpool. They topped off the night off with an extended version of ‘Sit Down’, during which, at Saul’s direction, the entire crowd sat down.
Perhaps the only disapointment of the weekend came on Sunday night, when the official UK singles charts were announced, with James current single, ‘I Know What I’m Here For’, topping out at a disapointing number 22, despite a tremendous amount of airplay over the past few weeks. The single plummeted to number 39 in its second week on the charts.
Next Single Due in September, ‘Millionaires’ by October 4th
29-Jul-99: James next single, ‘Just Like Fred Astaire’, is tentatively scheduled for release on September 27th. The single, previously known simply as ‘Fred Astaire’, garnered the band quite a bit of coverage in the press recently when it was revealed that the estate of Hollywood legend Fred Astaire was threatening to sue the band if they did not change the title. The band had originally approached the estate seeking permission to use footage of the legendary entertainer in the video for the single, only to be threatened with legal action if they released the song with the original title.
New Album, ‘Millionaires’, Set for October Release
29-Jun-99, updated 29-Jul-99: James’ new album, ‘Millionaires’ is tentaively scheduled for release on October 11th and features contributions from Sinead O’Connor, who lends vocals on ‘Vervacous’, and Faithless, who produced the song ‘Afro Lover’. The album itself was produced in part by Brian Eno, with Steve Osborne, Ben Fenner, and Dave Bascombe also filling various production roles. It has already been voted number 1 new album by Music Week, a British trade paper, and is being widely acclaimed as the band’s best album to date.
James’ Status in the US
27-Jul-99: Numerous people have been asking about the US release date for the new singles and album, and unfortunately, the bad news is that James were dropped by the US arm of Mercury following the North American release of the Best Of, and currently do not have a record deal in the US. As a result, there is no US release date scheduled for either the singles or the new album at this time. However, the band are in the process of trying to re-negotiate a deal with Mercury or to find another label that would be willing to sign them to a US contract. More information on James’ status in the US will be posted here as it becomes available.
‘I Know What I’m Here For’ Released July 19th
29-Jun-99, updated 19-Jul-99: James new single, ‘I Know What I’m Here For’ will be released in the UK today, July 19th. It will be released in two parts:
CD 1: I Know What I’m Here For, All Good Boys, Imagine
Ourselves
CD 2: I Know What I’m Here For, Downstairs, Stolen Horses
The single has been getting a great deal of air time on UK radio, and has been on the Radio 1 A-list for the past few weeks now.
December Arena Tour Dates Announced
12-Jul-99: According to the postcard sent out to promote the new single, ‘I Know What I’m Here For’, James will be playing a short UK arena tour in December, similar to the one they played last year. For a full list of dates, see the tour dates page.
Blackpool Warm-Up, Portuguese Festival Added
27-Jun-99: James have scheduled a warm-up gig for the day before they headline the Guildford Festival, at the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool on Friday, July 23rd. Tickets are £16.00 and are available by calling 01618 321111. Also added to the list of summer dates is the Festival Sudoeste, in Zambujeira do Mar, Portugal on 8th August.
News on the New Album & Single
03-May-99, updated 11-Jun-99: James’ new album is finished, and the tentative release date for the first single, ‘I Know What I’m Here For’, is July 19th. The single will be debuted on Radio 1 during Jo Whiley’s show on Monday, May 24th, sometime between the hours of noon and 2pm. The second single, ‘Fred Astaire’, should be released in mid-August, and will be followed by the new album, titled ‘Millionares’, in early September. A UK tour is tentatively being planned for December.
Liverpool Warm-up Announced
04-Jun-99: According to the Liverpool Echo, James will be playing at the L2 Club in Liverpool on Friday 9th July. The show is scheduled to start at 8:15pm and tickets are £13.50 (subject to booking fee). Tickets can be ordered through the box office by calling 0151 709 4321 or via credit card at 0151 256 5555.
Soccer Six Update
23-May-99: Due to scheduling conflicts, James have had to pull out of this year’s Soccer Six Tournament. Instead, they’ll be heading to France for a photo shoot for album and promo photos.
Tim Booth to Appear at Bolton Octagon
02-May-99, updated 15-May-99: Tim Booth will be appearing at a benefit for at the Bolton Octagon on Sunday, May 16th at 7:30pm. The theatre, which played host to the play Saved last May, in which Tim starred, is facing financial difficulties and may be forced to shut down . The benefit will also include appearances by comedians Peter Kaye and Smug Roberts, actor/folk singer Bernard Wrigley, and poet Hovis Presley. Tim will top off the night with a 30 minute acoustic set including songs from the new James album. More information and tickets (£12.50) are available by calling 01204 520661.
James in Germany
11-May-99: James will be playing the Halderner Open Air festival, in Rees-Haldern, Germany, on August 6-7, 1999. This will apparently be James only appearance this summer in Germany. Tickets are available on 02553 98056. More information can be found at http://www.haldern-pop.de/.
James to Headline Guildford Festival
22-Apr-99: James will be the main stage headliners at the Guildford Festival, on Saturday 24th July. Other main stage acts include Jools Holland, Ian Dury and Bob Geldof on Friday and the Saw Doctors, Shane Macgowan and Bjorn Again. Three day tickets cost £52, Friday tickets, £18, Saturday tickets, £27, Sunday tickets, £25 and camping (per tent) is £20. Tickets are available at (01483) 454159. More information is available at the Guildford Live Music Festival web site.
New Album Release Delayed
10-Mar-99, updated 11-Apr-99: The release of James’ new album has been pushed back until September, and possibly even later. The latest delay is due in part to producer/mixer Chris Potter’s decision to work on Richard Ashcroft’s new solo album instead. The album is currently slated for a September release, but that will depend on who is chosen to replace Potter, and what their schedule is. Two singles are tentatively planned for release prior to the album, the first sometime in May/June, and the second around July, though no release dates have been set as yet.
It is likely that James’ only UK festival appearance this summer will be at T in the Park, in Balado, Scotland, where they will be third on the bill on Sunday, July 11th. The band have decided to concentrate on playing more European festivals this summer, instead of the usual UK ones, since they played most of them last summer, and prefer to wait until after they’ve got a new album out before playing them again. They hope to introduce a few more new songs into the set list at the European festivals, which will form the basis for another tentative UK tour in December.
New Album & Single News
11-Apr-99: James next album is being mixed this week and is still on schedule for a September release. Most of the mixing will be done by Dave Bascombe, who mixed the 1990 release of Sit Down, and has worked with bands such as Depeche Mode, Erasure, Lightning Seeds, Suede, and Placebo, just to name a few. Saul and Mark will be mixing the rest with Ben Fenner, who mixed most of Laid and has worked with the likes of David Bowie, Laurie Anderson, and The Cranberries. The first single will be released to radio at the end of May, with release to the public coming at the end of June. The second single will come out roughly a month or so after that. Which songs will be released as singles won’t be decided until after mixing is completed.
James Lyrics To Be Auctioned For Charity
06-Mar-99: James have donated the lyrics for “Sit Down”, written on a chair, to an upcoming charity auction. The auction, to be held on March 22 at London’s Sound Republic Club, is part of the Hits Under the Hammer campaign, which will raise money for children’s charities Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy and Norwood Ravenswood. Other high-profile artists who have donated lyrics for the event include the Spice Girls, Madonna, Alanis Morissette, the Rolling Stones, Elton John, and Eric Clapton, among others. Ticket information and further details are available by calling 44-181-420-6849 (fax 44-181-420-6800). An internet auction of an additional 170 items will be open for two weeks starting March 15 at the Interactive Collector site. More information on both events is available from Billboard.
James To Defend Their Title at Soccer Six
01-Mar-99: James will return to the Music Industry Soccer Six this year to defend the championship title they captured last year by defeating Blur in the finals. This year’s event will be held at Stamford Bridge, the home of Chelsea Football Club, on Sunday, 29th May, 1999. Confirmed participants in this year’s event include Robbie Williams, Simply Red, Damon Albarn, The Levellers, and Bush, with more stars added daily. More information, including photos of Saul’s fine treatment of last year’s trophy (now “retired”), is available from Cup Promotions, the official sponsor of the Music Industry Soccer Six tournament. Tickets are now on sale at the venue and through First Call and TicketWeb. Listen to Capital FM or check the sites above for the latest tournament news and ticket information.
New Album and Single Release
11-Feb-99: James’ new album is finished, but will not be released until August, with two singles preceeding its release. One of the two singles will definitely be “I Know What I’m Here For”, and the first could come out as early as April, although no date has been set.
Tim on Faith and Music
23-Jan-99: Lead singer Tim Booth will be featured on the UK television show Faith and Music tomorrow, Sunday, at 11:45pm. The blurb for this week’s show reads:
Series in which musicians discuss their spiritual beliefs. This programme features the lead singer of pop group James, Tim Booth, who discusses his quest for enlightenment and a true relationship with his God.
The show can be seen on most ITV stations. Check ITV Online for local listings.
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