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Archives • July 1999 News 30th July 1999 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Mel C: Tour Forgot to mention in the new MelC solo info incase you didn't read the Q Magazine interview with Mel C that she will do a small tour of her own covering Liverpool, London, New York, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. The dates/venues/any other info about the concerts has not yet been released. 30th July 1999 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Mel C Solo Album Info In the Q Magazine interview (Previous Story), some of the song names from her upcoming solo debut album Northern Star are mentioned (incase you didn't read it). So far, the song titles we know that are on the album are:
"Follow" is co-written by Bryan Adams. 30th July 1999 | Posted by: SpiceNews Melanie C is on the cover of the September issue of Q Magazine (UK) which features a lengthy and blunt interview with her. This is a very significant interview that reveals a lot of information, and she unloads her true opinion on many things. The following are covered in this interview:
Very revealing, interesting interview. Sure to be exaggerated by many news sources due to it's bluntness, read it and know what she fully said before seeing all her clipped quotes made out to be much more offensive then they are. This is perhaps the most honest and open words ever from Melanie, a must read! Thanks B Guano / Zila. 29th July 1999 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Punky Spice Melanie C has shot her first solo video for "Goin' Down" this week in Los Angeles. Apparently she has already ditched her short blonde look as she is trying out different looks to give herself an image outside of Spice Girls. She now has gone back to her dark hair roots with a spikey new haircut and a dog-collar. Interestingly enough she is keeping the skimpy tops and short skirts in her image. 29th July 1999 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Northern Star Finished Melanie C has completed recording her first solo album Northern Star. The album was recorded in Los Angeles over the past few months and is due for release in October. The first single off the album will be "Goin' Down" and will be released in September. The single will feature "Ga Ga" on it as a bonus track, rather then a B-Side. The album is under the Virgin Record label and was produced mostly by Rick Rubin with help from William Orbit. Madonna's influence on the album, if any in reality, is yet unknown. 24th July 1999 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Ok! The new OK! Magazine is out in the UK and features some pictures of Emma & Melanie C when they attended an HIV bash hosted by Elton John. 23rd July 1999 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> V99 Official + Album Info Melanie C has just recently been officially announced as a performer at V99, a music festival which will take place on August 21st & 22nd at Hylands Park in Clemsford and Weston Park in Staffordshire respectively. It is unknown who will fill the role of her backup band but she will preview material from her upcoming album Northern Star. Industry insiders say the album is a modern rock type, in similar style to Garbage (thats the band of course). It was also revealed that another one of her producers for the album was Rick Rubin. The first single off the album will be released in September through Virgin Records and is entitled "Goin' Down". 16th July 1999 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> When You're Gone Acoustic Bryan Adams' new single "Cloud #9" features a live acoustic recording of "When You're Gone" from the January 5th TFI Friday, of course featuring Mel C. 15th July 1999 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> NS: New Producer Melanie C has managed to get William Orbit to work on her debut solo album entitled Northern Star. William Orbit was responsible for producing Madonna's Ray Of Light album. Melanie is said to be back in the US now, working with William Orbit on her album. 15th June 1999 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Mel at V99 Melanie C will be performing at V99, a music festival which takes place on August 21st and 22nd at Hylands Parks in Chelmsford, Essex, and at Weston Park in staffs respectively. Melanie C told Zoë Ball that she wouldn't be able to attend her marriage to Norman Cook [Fatboy Slim] because of the event. Other performers at the event include Suede, Massive Attack, and Manic Street Preachers. 12th July 1999 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Chili Peppers Song About Mel! On the official Red Hot Chili Peppers homepage there is an interview with Anthony Keidis (the lead singer who is known to have a connection to Mel C) where the following question is raised: Is emit remmus about sporty spice?? (it's my fave tune on the album, great tension and intensity build up!! ) thx for your time and lookin forward to seeing you guys live (with my fave funky monk, john!) rock out. I started writing the lyrics for emit remmus before I ever met sporty, but I finished them after I'd known her a bit, you figure it out. - AK Here are the lyrics to the song( Thanks Zila): Emit Remmus The California animal is a bear Chorus: Hesitate but don't refuse Chorus Cuss me out and it'll feel all right Down and out and it'll sound all right The California flower is poppy child Chorus 5th July 1999 | Posted by: SpiceNews/ Paul >> New Mel C Hair Melanie C is sporting a new hair style once again it appears, as pictured have been circulating of her walking the streets of Dublin, the day before Victoria's wedding. 1st July 1999 | Posted by: SpiceNews >> Mel C on Geri In an MTV news brief Melanie C was asked what she thought of Geri Halliwell's solo material. She answered: "It's good I like it, it's not my cup of tea though, but the video is brilliant she looks great." End Of News-- |