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Chris de Burgh's new album FOOTSTEPS was released in the UK on UMTV on Monday 13th April.
The UK version of the album includes the exclusive bonus track Rhythm Of The Rain /
Crying In The Rain
Please watch this space for release dates in Spain, Portugal, Asia, Canada and the US.
The album has already been released in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Benelux,
Poland, Russia, the Ukraine, Norway and Sweden.
The ‘covers’ on ‘FOOTSTEPS’ represent a deeply personal and candid appraisal by Chris of songs which have influenced and affected the way he has crafted his own particular musical imprint.
Following the UK release Chris will play a series of dates in the UK during April and May 2009 accompanied by his band and Orchestra.
Note that this album will not initially be available from this store.
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1. First Steps |
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9. We Can Work It Out |
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2. Turn, Turn, Turn |
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10. All Along The Watchtower |
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3. The Long And Winding Road |
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11. Corrina Corrina |
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4. Africa |
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12. Rhythm Of The Rain/Crying In The Rain
UK only - Bonus Track.
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5. Without You |
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13. Polly Von |
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6. Where Have All The Flowers Gone? |
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14. American Pie |
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7. Sealed With A Kiss |
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15. The Last Thing On My Mind |
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8. Blackbird |
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16. Footsteps |
Chris de Burgh MusicWrappz
MusicWrappz are adhesive vinyl covers to fit iPod™ devices.
Each MusicWrappz is produced on 3M Controltac Plus graphic film which in no way affects the functioning of any device.
MusicWrappz will actually protect the device from scuffs and scrapes, while giving it an instant makeover.
European Tour Dates in May/June and September 2009.
Tickets now on sale for most shows.
Diane and Rosanna Davison Pilates DVD now available.
Chris's wife and daughter Diane and Rosanna have contributed to a 'Body Centering Pilates' instructional DVD. Proceeds of sales will go to two charities; Spinal Injuries Ireland and A Research Project in Body Mind Centering and Pilates at the University of Surrey, U.K.
Released on April 21st 2008 through UMTV and initially only available in the UK and Eire, 'Now and Then' is a new compilation album of Chris's greatest hits and classic tracks.
The compilation was announced by the release of a promotional single, the duet 'Live For The Day', recorded with rising 20-year-old Lebanese star Tina Yamout.
During his trip to Lebanon last year, Chris performed on 'Star Academy', the Middle East's biggest reality music TV show. On this show Chris discovered Tina, a young Lebanese singer, who he believes is the most talented young singer he has come across in 20 years. Since then Tina has been to London and recorded the single duet with Chris. Tina is 20 years old and currently studying in Beirut for a degree in Marketing whilst simultaneously finishing writing her first album.
Chris premiered a live performance of the song with Tina when he returned to 'Star Academy' on April 4.
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Chris de Burgh and 'Arian'.
Chris has recorded a version of his song ''The Words 'I Love You'', originally released on the 2004 album 'The Road To Freedom', with the Iranian
band 'Arian'.
The song is recorded in English and Farsi and is included on Arian's current album 'Bi To Ba To' which was released in
Iran in May 2008.
This is an exciting project as it is the first collaboration between
Western and Iranian artists.
Chris and his manager have just returned from a trip to Tehran to
look into the possibilities of playing a concert there.
'Much More Than This' - Limited Edition Box Set
Chris's work as an Ambassador to the United Nations involves some fund-raising commitment. By the kind involvement of Universal Records we are delighted to now make available a limited edition box set, 'Much More Than This', which includes four CDs, one of which features early Chris de Burgh demos, first mixes and otherwise unheard and unavailable material.
The box set will never be made available through any commercial outlet. You will only be able to buy it through this store or at future Chris de Burgh live performances.
Profits from sales of the box set will be donated to the L.I.F.E. charity.
Al Vosper - You Don't Know Me
Al Vosper, long-time guitarist for Chris, has released an impressive debut
solo album, 'You Don't Know Me'.
Al sings on all tracks and, of course,
plays guitar.