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trueg
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THERE ARE VERY FEW SINGERS THAT CAN SEND A SHIVER ( NICE ONE THAT IS !) DOWN MY SPINE JON BEING ONE OF THEM.  |
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cathyk2002
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| Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject: |
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The Radio Tour seems to be going well and now they are talking to fans on the shows as well !!!!
Loads of Jonathan singing live as well |
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Marian
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| Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 12:26 am Post subject: |
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| cathyk2002 wrote: |
Loads of Jonathan singing live as well |
I think that is one of the best bits Cathy. He just sits back, opens his mouth and that glorious voice just takes over the airwaves! It is certainly an attention grabber and he comes over very well, you can't fail to be impressed.
Great reaction from all the presenters and anyone else in the studio too.
Oooh, bring on that tour!! |
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JessicaL
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Molly
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| Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 8:48 am Post subject: |
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Looking forward to today's 3 shows.
Jons live singing has been superb.
Love Molly xx  |
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Molly
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| Posted: Thu Feb 07, 2008 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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The 3 interviews today were brilliant.
It was interesting to have David Garrett the violinist in on one of the interviews - talking about working with Jon on Jons album - he said he heard this amazing singer and was delighted to work with him. He is an awesome violinist - I'd love to hear the two of them perform live together.
Love Molly xx |
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JessicaL
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Marian
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I was lucky enough to be able to go to Radio Coventry with 10 other fans to meet Jonathan and see him record an interview and I have to say that it was one of the best days of my life. I am still on cloud nine and I doubt I will leave there for a very long time.
The sun was shining, the staff at the radio station was so welcoming to us, Steve and Ray(his tour manger and driver) were great, Bob Brolly (the presenter} was a legend and as for Mr Jonathan Ansell, well, words fail me.
Jonathan arrived on foot with Steve and Ray as the car had to be left a little way away. A quick hello was had before he shot into the studio. The staff very kindly allowed us to go inside the foyer and sit down to wait for Jonathan.
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It took a couple of seconds to realise that Jonathan was already in the studio with Bob and we could see him through the glass. We could here the interview on loudspeakers and watch a TV screen with footage from a webcam! Well what more could we have asked for!! We thought we would just sit there and wait for Jonathan to finish but all of a sudden we heard Bob say he was going to allow us into the studio!!
OMG is this for real? We couldn't believe our luck! True to their word, a few minutes later when one of the tracks was being played, we were ushered in. We dumped all our bags at the back of the studio and had a chance to properly say hi to Jonathan. We formed a sort of semi circle behind him.
It was a hilarious interview. Jonathan was brilliant and Bob was hysterical! The atmosphere was electric; we never knew what was coming next. Jonathan didn't seemed phased at all by having us in there and we had a good giggle.
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But the crowning moment had to be when Jonathan sang. When he said he would sing, I swear we all inhaled sharply with anticipation. He pulled the seat back a little and without any preamble just opened his mouth and started to sing. What a sweet and glorious sound. I was only 4 feet away and could feel the sound in my chest. The reverberation purely from his voice got right inside me and that was not the last note either!! To hear that last note in such close proximity was awesome, truly awesome. The sheer power, yet sweet tone with it is so so unique. It filled the room. Believe me, if you ever have the chance to see him in sing live, please god, you will be blown off this planet! I stood there with my mouth open and a tear running down my cheek. So deeply moving. I will never forget that note for as long as I live. I feel so deeply privileged to have witnessed it.
As Jonathan finished singing we erupted with applause. I saw the look on the other fans faces and it was a look of sheer delight. It wasn't long before we were all chatting and laughing again but his voice was still and still is in my head.
It seemed that we were in the studio for ages. After the interview was over, we had group photos taken and Bob took this wonderful photo of me and Jonathan - thanks Bob.
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We were told Jonathan had to go into another studio to do his stint for Radio Wales, so we all filed out and sat in the foyer again trying to calm down. After about 5-10 minutes, I caught sight of Jonathan rushing back into Bob's studio and took to the airwaves again to announce his website address www.jonathanansell.com - nice one Jonathan!! I had mentioned to him earlier how many guests we had online when he announced it the day before and he was amazed and said he would try to mention it again but time ran away with him and forgot!! Obviously he remembered later and hence the impromptu return!!
Jonathan then came out between interviews to spend time with us. We chatted, got more photos and he signed anything and everything in sight for us! It was then he mentioned he would be appearing at the Baftas. He also confirmed that the Alan Titchmarsh show was going out live on the 12th Feb and he was doing something later in London for Childline.
He dashed off again for another interview - where does he get all that energy from? When it was time to leave, we gave him all his presents and just had enough time for a final hug and kiss before he wandered out of the building.
Bob was still on air going on about what a wonderful guy Jonathan is. It was lovely to hear and his enthusiasm during the interview was infectious and surely has earned Jonathan some new fans today. We got talking to the girl on reception who was also in awe of him and said what a lovely guy he was. I remember as Jon was leaving, he went over to her and thanked her for her help and said it was nice to meet her. I think it made her day too. I quickly wrote a note from us for Bob thanking him for making our day and for a brilliant interview.
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ClassicalX
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| Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Marian, what a fantastic day!!!! Thank you so much for sharing it - reading it was the next best thing to being there - Jon has amazing support from all of you and its plain he deserves it! |
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nataliegooner
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| Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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Marian
Thank you for sharing your very special day
Love your review about the day and the photos are super |
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Molly
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| Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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Great review Marian.
I couldnt stop laughing it was such a funny interview - and Bob Brolly is indeed a legend.
It was fabulous listening in and being a part of it all - and you ladies made it!
The live singing of My Own True Love was fantastic over the air ways - as you say that last note - magnificent. What it must have been like to be in the same room as him - the power in his voice was so huge.
It's been a wonderful radio tour - and it's not over yet - still have a few next week - but this one in Coventry was one of my very favourites.
Love Molly xx |
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anima
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| Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Great review and pics Marian! Closest I've ever been to him singing was when he walked past me at cathedral tour. So brief but remember my heart was still pounding! |
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jonfan
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| Posted: Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you Marian for your wonderful review,I listened on line to Jonathans interview ,it sounded like such fun.Bob Brolly was really taken with Jon wasent he,and how lovely to let you all take part in the interview,I understand how you must have felt hearing Jon sing My Own True Love.live,it sounded so powerful listening on line.and so what it sounded like four feet away I can only imagine,I am glad you all had a lovely day,and thank you for sharing it with us
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anima
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| Can anyone confirm for me if jon on friday night music night 15th feb? Only looked in radio times and he not listed in there!? |
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Marian
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| Posted: Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:33 am Post subject: |
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| anima wrote: | | Can anyone confirm for me if jon on friday night music night 15th feb? Only looked in radio times and he not listed in there!? |
It's a bit of a mystery Anima.  It is being recorded on Thursday 14th but I have no idea when it is being broardcast. I am hoping to go to this so I will be able to find out if we don't know by then |
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