News Archive 2002
News Archive 2002
High Wycombe - 16 November 2002 |
Ahoy everybody,
SAILOR's very special concert
at the Swan Theatre (Town Hall) in High Wycombe, UK on 16
November 2002 - their first "headline" show in the UK
for over 25 years - was a great success. The show was filmed for
an official release on DVD which fans will be able order via sailormusic@hotmail.com for early delivery in 2003.
Special thanks to all the
lovely fans from England, Holland, Germany, Denmark etc. for
comming and making this evening so special, and thanks for all
those nice conversations, photos, comments about the MARINERO
website etc.!! It
was so nice to meet you all!! -
All the marvellous fans made it a night to remember!!
If any of you
have some more nice photos, reviews or anything else to share
with all of us, just let us know via eMail.
Special thanks to Uli Neumann for the very first photos, less
than 24 hours after the show! Also many thanks to Malcolm
Knowles, Sarah Kendall, Karin Christiansen and James McCarraher
for the photos, and to Steve and Martin!
~ The MARINERO crew
High Wycombe - The Band's
Perspective |
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SAILOR,
Grant Rob Peter and Phil, were all initially very nervous about
attempting such a large venture in the UK - their own 'Headline'
concert, and at the same time arranging to have the first ever
'Live In Concert' DVD filmed by Angel Air at the November 16 2002
Show at the Swan Theatre in High Wycombe.
As soon as we walked out on stage however all those fears quickly
sank to the bottom of the ocean, the response from SAILOR's loyal
and devoted fans, some of whom travelled from all over Europe and
the 4 corners of the UK being absolutely fantastic. From the very
first note of SAILOR's now famous Overture going into
"Champagne"...the atmosphere was simply electric on
stage!
'Naylorman' - our trusty "Flex, Plugs and Rock and
Roll-meister" and Rob, who had built the elaborate and
highly atmospheric set entirely with his own bare hands, (ably
accompanied by his charming partner Anna, sewing mistress
supremo!) were at the venue very early setting everything up. By
the time Peter Grant and Phil arrived at around 11.30am, one or
two technical problems had ensured the day was not going to go
all that smoothly, and as everyone involved knew how important
this was for us, the temperature started to go up more than a few
degrees!
But as usual the crew and several helpers and 'palm-tree
preeners' just about made it in time for SAILOR's performance,
although the band had no time at all to run through the many cues
necessary for the camera crew and production staff who were only
going to get one stab at it - The actual performance itself! So
when we went on everyone was pretty "wired-up," but as
the Concert progressed it became more and more enjoyable,
particularly in the performance of material never before played
by the current line-up of SAILOR, and indeed for over 25 years!
Meeting everyone afterwards at the After Show Party was also a
delight, especially as we now knew we had something very special
on DVD already "in the can." The producer of the video
told us it was one of the best things he's ever filmed including
all the interviews etc and couldn't wait to get back to his
studio to start assembling the final package. Our new PR
representatives, Wharts and Hall, also confirmed that press and
media interest was running very high indeed, and that concert
reviews would be *****
The best news for SAILOR however came from a large number of fans
who had seen the group perform over many years since the 1970's
all of whom confirming what at least Phil and Grant had
suspected, that although always having been undeniably a terrific
and unique live band, the 'present' SAILOR was by far the most
musical, entertaining and theatrical line-up they had ever
enjoyed.
SAILOR would therefore now like to sincerely thank everyone
wholeheartedly for supporting us, - especially those that came
such long distances, and also to say that this particular
"SAILORs Night On The Town" was one of the most special
evenings ever and really meant a lot to us.
We do hope to be able to do something again next year along
similar lines and if we keep getting the kind of ecstatic reviews
and e-mails so far received about the show, SAILOR will feel very
confident about doing it all over again!
See you all just after Christmas, at New Year in Mainz, and
throughout 2003.
Bon Voyage
SAILOR
Go to the Concert photos-section for more photos,
reviews and other information about the High Wycombe concert!!
An article
taken from "Bild der Frau" issue 49, 02 December 2002:
Phil &
Grant from "SAILOR": "We keep
on singing for all girls"
Only two members of
the original SAILOR line-up (above, 1975) are still in the band:
Phil Pickett (big photo on the left) and Grant Serpell (big photo
on the right).
"Girls Girls Girls" and "A Glass Of
Champagne" were their greatest hits: four English guys in
sailor-outfits with funny sing-along-melodies - those were (and
are) "SAILOR"! Two of them are still in the band: Phil
Pickett (56, keyboard, songwriter) and Grant Serpell (56, drums,
sometimes chemistry teacher). New are Peter Lincoln (46, lead
vocals) and Rob Alderton (36). Phil: "Our first live album
"SAILOR - Live In Berlin" is selling very well. Most of
our fans are from Germany." The Ex-SAILORs Georg Kajanus
(56) and Henry Marsh (54) are now working as solo artists.
New Affinity CD: Live Instrumentals 1969
Thanks for this information to Norbert Lorenz, Hamburg, Germany!! Go to the Related Recordings-section for further information about Affinity!! |
SAILOR really can't wait
for the special UK Concert at High Wycombe and are very
confident that surprises being planned and the staging of
the show will delight the many fans that are travelling,
not only from all over the UK - but from all around the
world to catch this very special Concert from SAILOR -
their first proper "Headline" Show in the UK
for over 25 years! |
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Special
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To all SAILOR fans... We are pleased to inform that following the huge succeses of their recent UK Shows at Aylesbury and Newbury and also to celebrate the forthcoming official releases of "SAILOR - Live in Berlin" and "Buried Treasure" on Angel Air Records, our nautical heroes are returning to headline their own spectacular Show, and hereby invite you and your friends to: - "A SAILOR's Night On The Town" |
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- a very special
and unique evening of SAILOR Musical Magic, and the Best
Glam-Rock 70's Party Night Out Ever! SAILOR will be performing
not only all of their wonderful hits with their own stage set,
but many forgotten masterpieces not performed by them since that
era (..if they can remember that far back!)
with Special Guest, Chip Hawkes of The Tremeloes.
Definitely not to be missed!
***SAILOR***TROUBLE*** THIRD STEP*** CHECKPOINT*** HIDEAWAY***DRESSED FOR DROWNING***STREETLAMP***
Date and Location:
Saturday 16th November
2002 at 7.45 pm, at
The Swan Theatre, High Wycombe (near London)
www.wycombeswan.co.uk
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After-Show
Party DRESS: Strictly Glam-Rock 70's! Tickets Please
order your tickets via e-mail (let us know approx. how
many of each you will require for Show and After-Show)
and send a cheque or cash payable to "Sailor
Ltd", to :- |
** Payment in Euros can only be accepted in cash due to high costs, and tickets are 25 Euros (+ 5 Euros for After-Show)
Order your tickets ASAP to avoid disappointment!!
We hope to see as many of you there as possible (especially our German, Scandinavian and Benelux fans) and we promise it will be a "SAILOR-tastic" night to remember!!! (Can advise on accomodation)
Tell all your friends and see you at The Swan Theatre!!
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Very
best wishes from eMail: |
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PS: News soon of
e-mail address to order ALL SAILOR back-catalogue recordings on
CD!!!
In the meantime "SAILOR - Live in Berlin" CD still
available by sending cash or cheque (payable to Sailor Ltd) to
address above. £15 inc. P&P (25 Euros Cash - no cheques
please).
New
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 On 16 September 2002 this new greatest hits
compilation simply named "Sailor" was released
by Delta Music GmbH (a label of Sony Special Products).All songs were recorded by the original line-up: Georg Kajanus, Henry Marsh, Grant Serpell and Phil Pickett. The CD
inlcudes the songs: Well, actually this isn't really "new" because two other greatest hits albums have already been released by Sony Music in 1990 and 2001 including the same songs. There's only one difference because the other two albums included 16 songs, this one has got 14 songs on it. ("Traffic Jam" and "The Runaway" are missing.) That makes us wonder what record companies think when they again release the same songs with yet another cover or if they think anything at all, doesn't it...!? But it's still a very interesting collector's item. Thanks for this information to Norbert Lorenz, Hamburg, Germany!! Go to the Albums-section for further details!! |
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Live In Berlin |
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The "Live In Berlin" album is re-released by Angel Air Records on 02 September 2002!! CD: Angel Air SJPCD122 |
The "Live In Berlin"
album was recorded in the line-up Peter Lincoln (guitars,
charango, lead vocals), Henry Marsh (Nickelodeon, accordion,
vocals, lead vocals on "Stay The Night"), Grant Serpell
(drums, percussion, vocals) and Phil Pickett (bass Nickelodeon,
vocals, lead vocals on "Mack The Knife").
The CD includes the songs:
A Glass Of Champagne, La Cumbia, Give Me Shakespeare, One Drink
Too Many, Blame It On The Soft Spot, The Old Nickelodeon Sound,
Mack The Knife, The Secretary, Stay The Night, Traffic Jam,
Panama, Vera From Veracruz, La Bamba Medley, Girls Girls Girls,
Pop Muzik - Ghostbusters Medley, Champagne Reprise.
Go to the Albums-section for further details about the CD and the 1998 version of this album!!
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On 13 January 2003
a new Affinity CD named "Live Instrumentals
1969" will be released on Angel Air Records. The
line-up of Affinity was: Grant Serpell:
drums / Mo Foster: bass / Mike Jopp: guitars / Linda
Hoyle: vocals / Lynton Naiff: Keyboards.
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Interview with Georg Kajanus in
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