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Christmas Video 2020

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This Christmas will be distinctly different for all and depending where you are in the world will determine how and where we will be celebrating. Never before have we been faced with choices such as these to be made. Do the right thing within the restrictions imposed by our respective governing bodies or ignore them by throwing caution to the wind and be dammed of the consequences whatever they may be in the name of just having another good time. One thing’s for sure however good intended or selfish you maybe we can’t just pretend that it’s a normal Christmas and business as usual. It will feel very different because it is very different. The usual singing, dancing and clapping of hands will somehow feel inappropriate this year and for this reason we have chosen to offer up as our Christmas present to you ‘Another Christmas’. A beautiful song, written by Pete Richardson, whose lyrics captures the very essence of the moment befitting of the circumstances that surround us, not of happiness and joy but of optimism and hope for the future which, if the truth be known, is what everyone the world over would be happy to receive this Christmas. 

 

For those who might be interested ‘Another Christmas’ can be found on the Santa and his Christmas Crackers album ‘Let there be Christmas’ SC001. © 2013 AWEL. available on line from Tunecore and other outlets.

PEACE AND LOVE TO EVERYONE
A NEW YEAR HAS JUST BEGUN
LETS HOPE ITS BETTER THAN THE LAST ONE
SO MUCH BETTER

Corona Virus Postponements

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As expected due to the present Global confinement situation present and future listed shows have and will continue to be postponed until further notice until the crisis has past. Those shows that have already been rescheduled will of course be subject to the situation and government directives at that time. Shows yet to be rescheduled also remain dependant upon government directives and availability. Already purchased tickets will generally be transferable and remain valid or refundable however it is wise to check with the ticket source for confirmation. We anticipate all listed shows to eventually be rescheduled and take place at some time in the future and apologise for any unavoidable inconvenience.

Vinyl wins the day

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Best selling merchandise on the UK Tour by far is proving to be the ‘Best of Rubettes’ album on Vinyl which with only a few copies left is sure to be sold out before the end of the UK tour in Eastbourne this Thursday. Such is the renewed success and demand for vinyl that a repress is already being planned for next year with a new sleeve and maybe even one or two new bonus tracks, certainly something to look forward too.

UK Tour almost done

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And ‘What a great 45th anniversary tour’ it’s proving to be. Reaction to the new acoustic set has been simply amazing and just keeps getting better. If you get the chance to come and see one of the last shows for this year you really shouldn’t miss it. Reviews are the best yet with great candid photos to see on our Facebook page. Rumours have it that this new show will be taken into France, Belgium, Holland and Germany in 2020 with dates already being planned. Alan says he and his new band have really ‘Clicked’ on the tour giving new life and energy to his and the Rubettes music and after a well deserved Christmas break can’t wait to take their show into Europe next year and beyond. Alan would like to thank everyone for all the support they have given him during what has been a sometimes difficult but often rewarding 2019 and adds that through it all ‘Where I am now’ is a great place to be.

UK Tour Set List

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As you probably already know the upcoming UK shows will be in two completely different halves, Acoustic and Electric and as promised during the acoustic set there will be played some never before album tracks as well as a few new songs. So very exciting for the ardent Rubettes fan and also we imagine extremely interesting to the unfamiliar curious 70’s fan who will be surprised to discover a hidden side to the Rubettes when Alan discloses some but not all their secrets. The second half Electric set is as you might expect ‘Electric‘ with all the Rubettes UK hit’s being played and even then the surprises keep on coming.

First Half

Beggar Man

Rubettes ‘Wear Its‘At’ album track 1974.

Kid Runaway

Rubettes last single release 1979

Queen of Aberdeen

Alan Williams’ solo recording 1982. Released on Alan’s ‘Telephone Ring’ compilation album 2011

Just When I Needed You Most

Worldwide 1979 hit by Randy Vanwarmer featuring backing vocals performed by the Rubettes.

Ooh La La

Rubettes 1977 European Hit 

Plastic Christmas

Christmas Hit the Rubettes never had from the 2016 album ‘Let There Be Christmas’ 

Sheila

Rubettes Alan Williams and John Richardson 1972 recording of the 1962 Tommy Roe worldwide hit ‘Sheila’ as duo ‘Baskin and Copperfield’. Released on Baskin and Copperfield compilation 2011

Mothers Lament

Cream ‘Disraeli Gears’ album track 1967

Please Stay

Rare Rubettes cover of the Drifters 1961 hit. From the 1992 album ‘Riding On a Rainbow’ 

Second Half

TONIGHT

FOE DEE OH DEE

BABY I KNOW

LITTLE DARLING

UNDER ONE ROOF

YOU’RE THE REASON WHY

JUKE BOX JIVE

WHERE I AM NOW

I CAN DO IT

SUGAR BABY LOVE

LAND DOWN UNDER

SUGAR BABY LOVE (Reprise)

Anniversary Tour (UK) update.

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The UK leg of our anniversary tour kicks off in Ayr Friday 11th October, very excited about it, with some new songs, never before performed album tracks and unexpected surprises. ( full set list below ) Alan and his new band will blow your minds with new found energy and enthusiasm and when all is said ( sung ) and done will meet you after the show to say hello, chat a while and sign autographs should you wish. Don’t miss a moment. Tickets now on sale on line from Theatre Websites or Box Office.

 

OCTOBER 2019  
     
Fri 11th Ayr Gaiety Theatre
     
Sat 12th Dunfermline Carnegie Hall
     
Sun 13th Dundee Whitehall Theatre
     
Tue 15th Livingston Howden Park Centre
     
Wed 16th Greenock Beacon Arts Centre
     
Thur 17th Scunthorpe Plowright Theatre
     
Sat 19th Hunstanton Princess Theatre
     
Sun 20th Epsom The Playhouse
     
Mon 21st Dunstable Grove Theatre
     
Tue 22nd Whitley Bay The Playhouse
     
Wed 23rd Corby Corby Cube
     
Thur 24th Eastbourne Royal Hippodrome Theatre

 

UK Tour Set List

Beggar Man

Rubettes ‘Wear Its‘At’ album track 1974.

Kid Runaway

Rubettes last single release 1979

Queen of Aberdeen

Alan Williams’ solo recording 1982. Released on Alan’s ‘Telephone Ring’ compilation album 2011

Just When I Needed You Most

Worldwide 1979 hit by Randy Vanwarmer featuring backing vocals performed by the Rubettes.

Ooh La La

Rubettes 1977 European Hit 

Plastic Christmas

Christmas Hit the Rubettes never had from the 2016 album ‘Let There Be Christmas’ 

Sheila

Rubettes Alan Williams and John Richardson 1972 recording of the 1962 Tommy Roe worldwide hit ‘Sheila’ as duo ‘Baskin and Copperfield’. Released on Baskin and Copperfield compilation 2011

Mothers Lament

Cream ‘Disraeli Gears’ album track 1967

Please Stay

Rare Rubettes cover of the Drifters 1961 hit. From the 1992 album ‘Riding On a Rainbow’ 

TONIGHT

FOE DEE OH DEE

BABY I KNOW

LITTLE DARLING

UNDER ONE ROOF

YOU’RE THE REASON WHY

JUKE BOX JIVE

WHERE I AM NOW

I CAN DO IT

SUGAR BABY LOVE

LAND DOWN UNDER

SUGAR BABY LOVE (Reprise)

Sugar Baby Love, 45 this month

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Congratulations to ‘Sugar Baby Love’ for reaching the ripe old age of 45 this month. April 1974 – April 2019 and still going strong. We should all say a big ‘Thank You’ to everyone in the making of this world famous ’45 rpm’ single and to the Rubettes themselves for continuing with the legend these past 45 years and still bringing us their wonderful music in whatever form that might be. We’re all so lucky to have experienced and been a part of the journey so far and with more shows to come in celebration of this 45th anniversary milestone the story continues to unfold. Lets hope for many years yet to come. In the meantime have a Happy Easter.

UK tour dates added

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It’s with great pleasure that we can now start to announce the long awaited UK segment of our 45th Anniversary Greatest Hits Tour. Others to follow when confirmed. Details of venues can be found on our ‘Tour Info’ page. The scheduled shows will take the same format as the 2016 ‘An Evening With’ tour with an acoustic set featuring Rubettes and Solo album tracks, some heard for the very first time played live interspersed with stories and reminiscences from days gone by. Tickets will soon be available on line or from the Theatre box-office.

Greatest Hit’s European Tour 2019/20

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After much ado our European ‘Greatest Hit’s’ Tour 2019/20 is now ready to roll. Celebrating the Rubettes 45th Anniversary the tour kicks off next month in Switzerland on 26th April 2019 exactly 45th years to the month when ‘Sugar Baby Love’ first entered the charts in April 1974. It is hoped that most of the countries where the Rubettes gained chart success such as UK, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany will be visited so that we can acknowledge the support that Rubettes fans have given us over the years and to say thanks for always being there. The latest show will as always feature all the Rubettes ‘Greatest Hit’s’ along with more than one well chosen ‘Surprise’ just for good measure.  Can’t wait. Hope to see you there.

Rubettes 45th Anniversary ‘Greatest Hit’s’ European Tour 2019/20

Only confirmed dates are listed in Tour Info. Where Cities and Venues are still TBA it is at the request of the booker to withhold this information until local information/promotion and ticket release has commenced. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.