Communication I recently received from Julian Colbeck:
"Breaking news, Terry and myself are recording!
Very early days, but he's sending files from London and I'm working on them in California.
Material is classic stuff so far, so it's fun and we'll see where it goes and how long it takes.
No titles, releases, labels or anything at this stage; just having fun working on songs and recording.... kind of what music should be about, come to think of it!
I'll keep you posted on the recording but as you say a little too early to tell. I'd think whatever it becomes would probably appear as CHARLIE, though, yes.
Feel free to mention the fact we're working to the community; nothing more concrete to report but it might lift some spirits! "
Always great to hear that another Charlie CD is in the works. Take your time & most of all be content to let the creative juices flow. Might I suggest "i'm so happy" (73) & any other unreleased recorings that seem to be hanging around? You coule update them & all. Thanks, you've made my day with this bit news.
Cannot wait for new music ........"Kitchens" is brilliant, its been in my CD player in the car since I purchased it almost 8 months ago now. Love the version of "Don't let go". The whole cd is well produced, well arranged, and WELL WRITTEN.
Been a fan since "Fantasy Girls" and "Kitchens" has left me wanting more !
Its been awhile sincce i've poped on so imagine my surprise at finding this bit of news. I am very happy as well that the band is recording music for a possable new release. I wait with with rapt anticipation for the successful conclusion of this endeavor. "I can't wait"!
Hot off the press (received an email from TT today):-
"I'm currently putting another album together with Julian, hopefully get it done by August time...watch this space ! Yes it will be under the Charlie name - I've got all the songs just need to get my head down and finish them."
"About the new album - I might have been a bit ambitious in saying it would be done by August.
I still have a lot to do so work in progress.
The songs are all written and partially recorded.
The drummer will be the same Steve Alexander who used to be with Jeff Beck amongst many others - I shall be covering guitars and bass and vocals and I'm hoping to get the majority of keyboards done by Julian.
Any further update on this? Its been quite a while since the last update mentioned. Inquiring minds such as mine would like to know what's going on with this. Thanks in advance & GOD speed!
The most recent communication I've had with Terry Thomas (regarding the next CHARLIE release) was in Nov 2012.
"Re the Charlie album I'm working on it as we speak - got some of the real drum tracks done and plan to finish those in December - unfortunately Julian had to relocate his business in California and hasn't got his studio up and running so I'm still waiting for his contributions"
Communication with Terry in Sept 2012
"Proposed song list.....
YOUTUBE GIRL/CLUTCHING AT STRAWS/TALKING HEADS/MAKE IT REAL/VIRUS/ABANDON SHIP/CALL ME DAVE/SAD/KERRY KATONA/ LADY RADIO in no particular order".
I like yourself, can't wait for it's release, but I suppose we just need to be patient !!!
I have had the advantage of hearing Abandon Ship, Call Me Dave, Sad and Kerry Katona last year at the Lampshades gig at the 100 club, will be interesting what the set will contain in May at the next Lampshades gig.
Have been a huge fan since the beginning! Couldn't believe there was new material after all these years, was blown away by "Kitchens". Waiting patiently in New Jersey for what comes next.
Howdy y'all. its now well into the month of MAY (2013) with Memorial Day just around the corner and I was wondering if anybody knows of an update on this project? Hopefully there's been some significant progress that's been made by now (fingers crossed). I don't mean to put any unwarranted, undue pressure but I'm just too curious for my own good I guess. That and I don't have anything new to listen to music wise, LOL. As always, thanks in advance for a timely response to my inquiry!
Just received this response from TT today - my question regarding an update on the new release.
"I have secured distribution through Floating World records who bought up Voiceprints catalogue (Voiceprint doesn't exist anymore), so I now have some motivation to get it done".
There might be some interest in the fact that work has been progressing on the new recording. With a following wind I will be sending Terry some keyboard-laden recordings by the end of the week and I hope it's not too presumptuous to predict a release is quite likely to happen in the not too distant future.
Julian, thank you very much for the update, news we have been waiting for a while. I hope to have a word with Terry at the 100 club on the 17th for any further news.
I am getting quite excited again at the prospect of a new Charlie release.
