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JOURNAL OF THE WEEK 10TH APRIL 2006
Hello everyone,
Sorry I haven't been around for a while, I have been soooooo busy - and I guess I should fill you in. I have had work coming out of my ears with my day job and with the music career.
I have taken a break from touring now as I became quite exhausted and to concentrate on other things, I should start again around september.
The recording studio is moving to larger and better premises in the next couple of weeks and thats really exciting - so I have put my album on hold for the moment. I have been busy writing some new songs that may or may not feature on the next album, but I really must get this one finished first.
The band have had a quiet time whilst they finish their album off although we had a great open gig in Blackheath a few weeks back. The website is offline at present while I revamp a few things, so I will leave all news here.
I hope to keep you posted,
James Lea
For those of you whop have wondered where I have gone. Sarah and I are on Hols up North.
We are staying with Anne and Mark (Anne is also a blogger here at bravenet). Having a great time.
Will tell you more when we return. Thanks to all the visitors this week, my stats have gone through the roof!!
All the best,
James Lea
After weeks of trying I finally hit the big time!!!!
Yes - JOTW!... Thank you to all the people at Bravenet who gave me this award (GOD IT'S SOUNDS LIK OSCAR NIGHT!!!)
I am really very proud of my journal and my website (Also hosted by Bravenet... Did I mention what a wonderful job they do!!)
I guess I'm gonna be hit by so many people this week so time to plug a few things.
1. Go to www.Jamesleaworld.com and have a look around - let me know what you think
2. Enter the TATTOO competition - it's featured further down the page
3. NEW ALBUM COMING SOON!!! - ORDER A COPY VIA EMAIL - CHECK THE SITE!
4. Remember - Crime does not pay, unless you have a very good Lawyer!!!
Well I'm off to party with the stars - See you all soon and remember -
"Keep Watching the skies!!"
SIR JAMES LEA
THE GOLDEN AGE OF TV
Here's an idea for you. If you could bring back a TV show or personality to our screens what or who would it be. Take a look at some of these
There's six for now, but can you name them all? (Not a quiz as I would have made it harder than this!!!)
James Lea
Sorry folks!
I'm getting very lazy and haven't updated recently. Work has been hectic, but now I've broken up for the holidays and have a bit more time.
Don't forget the Tatoo competition. I should be having mine any day now. Can't wait!
Now, I can't tell you too much about this (Legal red tape etc)... but I have an audition for The X Factor!!!
I don't expect to get through, but I thought it might be fun!
I will catch up soon,
James Lea
DOCTOR WHO
STARTS
SATURDAY APRIL 15TH
@
7PM BBC ONE
well it's been nearly a week folks. Let me fill you in. I was ill all last week - bugger!
I can't wait for easter. Sarah and I are off up north to visit Anne and Mark. I really need the break. I am convinced that my blood pressure is up. Work load is up, gigs pile up and I need to do loads down the studio too! not to mention decorating!!
I have to stop! before I collapse under it all.
Anyway. BIG NEWS! I am thinking about getting a Tattoo next week! I'm really excited about it!
SO TIME FOR ANOTHER COMPETITON
Do you have a Tattoo? - Post a description (Or photo if you dare!) and I will pick the best one. As you may have seen I do give prizes out to the winner, so get your replies in!!!
Speak soon folks,
James Lea
I have been on a diet for the last few weeks. I am sick of salad!
Weighing myself on the scales I found that nothings changed. The exercise and dieting (Cutting out the crap!) doesn't seem to be reflected in the scales??? and yet I can look down and see my shoes now (amongs other things!!!)
What encouragment could you folks in blogland give to help me out???
Hmmm?That's VERY encouraging!!!!!! (Can't think why??!!??)
Seriously though, sensible ideas please. I will try anything. I will keep you updated,
James Lea
Well another weekend gone and it seems everything that could go wrong has gone wrong! My trip to Andover was scuppered due to the vehicle I was using packed up before we left. (I was borrowing a truck to go and fetch some fitted wardrobes from Sarah's Mom and Dad) That just threw everything out totally!
Still - Some good news, Sarah's brother is getting married next year and has asked our son and daughter to be page boy and bridesmaid!
My don't they grow up quick!
Thanks to my Dad who was over at the weekend and we polished off most of a bottle of whiskey on Friday night.
Cheers!
James Lea
After some thoughts about all the entries to the "Birthday Number Ones" competition I have chosen a winner!
It was tough because there were some great classic songs. So the easiest way to solve this was to go on record sales. Boy this information was hard to find.
And the winner is (Drum roll please.......!)
RACHIE!!!!..........her song was Donny Osmond's "Puppy Love" that chalked up over a massive 5 million record sales!!! beating the next nearest (Living Doll at just under 2 million) by quite a distance.
Well Done Rachie and you have won a Donny Osmond CD "What I Meant To Say" . I have ordered it from Ebay so may take a few days!
Thanks to all who joined in. A new competition coming soon!
James Lea
Many people have asked me lately what's happening with my Album? (Not the covers album as mentioned before, This is my Album "wot I wrote!"). This Album has been in production for some time and commitments at home and work do take priority. So to clarify. The Album in a demo form is totally finished! - but it would not be professional to sell this as it is not as I would want it heard.
Each track has a layout, but only in keyboard form with vocals. It will be (Soon!) re-recorded adding live drums, guitars and bass with added vocal harmonies. However, I thought I would wet your appetite. I have loaded an MP3 of one track onto the following site:
http://www.jukeboxalive.com/cgibin/artists/album.pl?itemnumber=232015&show=raw
Have a listen and let me know what you think. I feel it is rough but all the elements of the song are there - It's called "The Same Old Life"
The Album "Heaven" will be out this year, I just can't say when at the moment,
James Lea
Just a short entry to say thank you for all the kind messages on my birthday! It was really good to share it with you all!
Don't forget to enter the competition for Your Number one classic (See previous post) I have had a couple of songs mentioned that has put those people in the running for the prize...So it could still be you...The prize is definetly worth it!
James Lea
You may (or may not) be aware that there is a new Superman Movie out this year. I can't help feeling a little odd about it.
You see i am quite content to see many Batman movies with a different actor, and Doctor who changes, so does James Bond, but Christopher Reeves was Superman in my book! The New guy is called Brandon Routh by the way!
What do you think?
Check out the Trailer here http://supermanreturns.warnerbros.com/trailer.html
James Lea
Well folks it's my birthday on Tuesday 14th March (Like you forgot! Ha!) and I have looked up the song that was number one when I was born.....and here it is!
What a cracking song and I was too young to remember it when it came out. It's really good to know that I was born with a classic at Number one.
I looked up Sarah's and it is 'Vincent' by Don McLean. Not such a classic. So on that one I win!
So here's the challenge. Using the "Post Comments" see if you can find the song that was at number one when you were born - Can you beat the Slade classic?
I will be giving a prize to the best classic - Please be honest! My descision will be final!
The chase is on!
James Lea
Peter Kaye to appear in Doctor Who! Whatever next!
A BBC press release today announces that comedian Peter Kay will appear in the tenth episode of Series Two, playing "the cold and powerful Victor Kennedy". Russell T Davies notes that "this is not a comedy turn" and points to Kay's experience as "a versatile actor" in Paul Abbott's Butterfly Collectors and The Secret Life of Michael Fry. Kay's casting was prompted by a letter he wrote to Davies in praise of Series One.
The story is reported by BBC News, which also lists Kay's appearances in Phoenix Nights and Coronation Street, and by the official Doctor Who website
Oh well at least he hasn't been given the keys to the TARDIS!
William Hartnell would turn in his grave!
James Lea
Well now. Being off work and laid up I've spent a lot of time this week working on the site - bringing it into the 21st Century.
So much so that I have not been spending any time on my other project. For those of you who know me well are aware that I turn my hand to several things and have my finger in several pies (Sir Alan Sugar would be proud!). One of those pies is my attempt at writing a book.
All those I have shown the first chapters to have given me great encouragement (even my dad and he's a real critic!) Although I can't tell you much about it as it's still developing and I want to keep the ideas to myself - If you are a close friend of mine or Sarah's - leave me a comment and I may send you a draft for some feedback.
Oh well. Must go and try to write at least 1000 words on it. See you soon,
James Lea
What a strange day!
I have still been off work with my back, hopefully returning tomorrow, I had a lovely walk around the garden for about twenty minutes before the rain came. Sprnig seems to be in the air.
It didn't last..........and the rains came.
I really hate the winter! All that darkness and miserable weather. I find a bit of sunshine puts me in a much more positive frame of mind.
Lets hope the rain goes over the weekend and we can all enjoy the garden a bit more.........
GOD I AM GETTING OLD!!!!
James Lea
Check out the website - we've just added a short MP3 of the band. Although you can't hear me singing (You do hear some shouting on the backing of "Parklife") I am playing all the keys and some bass. The mix of these tracks is not final and I'm waiting for the man with the ears (Jake, the guitarist) To help finalize the mix.
Go to www.jamesleaworld.com and click on the link to
Al's Kitchen
or if you want to get there quicker try www.jamesleaworld.com/AK.html The MP3 is at the bottom of the page.
Come back and let me know what you think,
James Lea
This is the new album I am working on. It is a collection of previously recorded songs and some new stuff that I will be recording over the easter holidays.
I will be in "The Basement Studio" in Dudley for a few days. The Album will cost £10.00 and considering it is a
DOUBLE CD
so it should be well worth the money. I will keep you posted.
James Lea
My wife has submitted her site for Web Journal of the week. She has bet me that she will win it before me. She's using every trick in the book. Tagging people, dirty tricks and all that. She thinks it will get me going....She don't know me very well do She????
I will be playing it cool!... So we shall see!
James Lea
Laid up from work with a bad back makes you really appreciate what a good job the wife actually does. I have been off for two days now and there is nothing I hate more than sitting around all day (Hmmm? is that right???)
Anyway, my wife Sarah never stops. School runs with JP our son, tidying up, preparing meals and looking after Sophie our youngest. Now those of you who know Sarah will tell you that she suffers quite badly with her health (I won't go into details as that is her business, but many of you will know what I mean).
This is my opportunity to say to her thanks for looking after me and that she deserves a medal.
She is my strength and I hope to be back to work on Friday.
James Lea
HI EVERYONE!
Yes!!!! I am back - The pages are all redesigned. We have spent a lot of time updating the website and it really is worth a look. www.jamesleaworld.com
The usual weekly round of Gigs carries on and on and on.... This week (11/03/06) I will be at at The Flying Dutchman in Wolverhampton - great crowd and good fun.
Thats it for now. Keep up the support. It really means a lot to me,
All the best,
James Lea
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