Boyzone is an Irish boy band who started from 1993 to present day but being active music between 1994–1999, 2008, 2010 to present. Boyzone have 6 UK number one Singles and 9 number one singles in Ireland with 18 of their 20 singles in the UK being in the Top 2. "Love is a Hurricane" (44 in the UK and 39 in Ireland) and "Better" (22 in the UK and 26 in Ireland), were released straight after albums of the band and that affected sales of the singles. Boyzone remain one of the most successful bands in the UK and Ireland. The group has released six #1 UK hit singles and four #1 albums, with approximately 20 million records sold by 2009.
They famously made a comeback in 2007, originally with the intention of just touring but Ronan Keating confirmed in an interview that they wanted to "outdo Take That's success" in terms of a successful reunion. Boyzone was put together in 1993 by Louis Walsh who is also known for managing Johnny Logan and Westlife. Alan Thomson was one of the bandmates before he left to go work in aable. Before even recording any material they made a now infamous appearance on RTÉ's The Late Late Show. Their first album Said and Done was released in 1994 and the following three studio albums in 1996, 1998 and 2010. Seven compilation albums have been released so far. Co-lead singer Stephen Gately died on 10 October 2009 at the age of 33 of natural causes in Majorca, Spain.
Beginning: 1993–95
In 1993 an advertisement appeared in many Irish newspapers calling for auditions to form a new Irish "boy band" group. The advertisements were sent out by theatrical manager Walsh who was looking to make an "Irish Take That" following on from their success. The auditions were held in The Ormond Center, in Dublin, in November 1993. More than 300 people replied to the advertisement. At the auditions the applicants were asked to sing the song "Careless Whisper" by George Michael. Each audition would be taped and watched again to judge the applicant's performance. Out of the 300, 50 were selected for a second audition. Richard Rock (son of Dickie Rock) was invited for a second audition.
They famously made a comeback in 2007, originally with the intention of just touring but Ronan Keating confirmed in an interview that they wanted to "outdo Take That's success" in terms of a successful reunion. Boyzone was put together in 1993 by Louis Walsh who is also known for managing Johnny Logan and Westlife. Alan Thomson was one of the bandmates before he left to go work in aable. Before even recording any material they made a now infamous appearance on RTÉ's The Late Late Show. Their first album Said and Done was released in 1994 and the following three studio albums in 1996, 1998 and 2010. Seven compilation albums have been released so far. Co-lead singer Stephen Gately died on 10 October 2009 at the age of 33 of natural causes in Majorca, Spain.
Beginning: 1993–95
In 1993 an advertisement appeared in many Irish newspapers calling for auditions to form a new Irish "boy band" group. The advertisements were sent out by theatrical manager Walsh who was looking to make an "Irish Take That" following on from their success. The auditions were held in The Ormond Center, in Dublin, in November 1993. More than 300 people replied to the advertisement. At the auditions the applicants were asked to sing the song "Careless Whisper" by George Michael. Each audition would be taped and watched again to judge the applicant's performance. Out of the 300, 50 were selected for a second audition. Richard Rock (son of Dickie Rock) was invited for a second audition.
For the second audition the applicants where asked to sing two songs, including one of their own choice with a backing tape. Mikey Graham sang "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad" by Meat Loaf. Keith Duffy sang "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred. Ronan Keating sang "Father and Son" by Cat Stevens (a cover version of which the band would later release). Stephen Gately sang Hello by Lionel Richie. Out of this 50, 10 were selected for a third audition. In the end, Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately, Keith Duffy, Rock, Shane Lynch and Mark Walton were chosen. Graham originally was rejected but would later join after the departure of Richard Rock. Ronan Keating initially faced a lot of opposition from his parents and teachers. He was planning to move to New York to study in college on a sports scholarship and pursue his dream to win an Olympic medal for athletics.
In the end Ronan decided to give up his education and go along with Boyzone Duffy's parents were against their son throwing away a solid and promising career and joining the band. Louis Walsh set about trying to get a deal with a good record company but it would take many rejection letters before the boys would be signed. In 1994 Lynch and Duffy were involved in a nearly fatal car crash; both survived without serious injuries.
Walsh was reportedly furious, and drew up contracts for all the boys to sign, leading to their activities being restricted. With some of the original lineup fading away and others being brought into the group, it took some time before Boyzone settled down into its most recognisable five-member line-up of Shane Lynch, Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy. Richard Rock, one of the original members, left citing musical differences with Ronan Keating.
Said And Done: 1995–96
They played through 1993 and in the early parts of 1994 all over Northern Ireland, mainly in pubs and clubs, before Polygram signed them up in 1994 and released the cover version of the Four Seasons' hit "Working My Way Back to You", featuring Graham and Gately on lead vocals. It reached No. 3 in the Irish Charts. The release of their cover version of the classic Osmonds' hit, "Love Me for a Reason", broke the British charts. The song hit No. 2 in the UK and was included in their 1995 hit debut album Said and Done. The album reached the No. 1 spot in Ireland and the UK.
They played through 1993 and in the early parts of 1994 all over Northern Ireland, mainly in pubs and clubs, before Polygram signed them up in 1994 and released the cover version of the Four Seasons' hit "Working My Way Back to You", featuring Graham and Gately on lead vocals. It reached No. 3 in the Irish Charts. The release of their cover version of the classic Osmonds' hit, "Love Me for a Reason", broke the British charts. The song hit No. 2 in the UK and was included in their 1995 hit debut album Said and Done. The album reached the No. 1 spot in Ireland and the UK.
A Different Beat: 1996–98
Boyzone's second album – A Different Beat – was released in 1996 and contained its first UK number one single, a cover of the Bee Gees' hit "Words". The album also contained the hit singles "A Different Beat" and "Isn't It a Wonder". Keating – who by now had emerged as the lead singer and frontman – won the Ivor Novello Award for songwriting in 1997 for "Picture of You".
Boyzone's second album – A Different Beat – was released in 1996 and contained its first UK number one single, a cover of the Bee Gees' hit "Words". The album also contained the hit singles "A Different Beat" and "Isn't It a Wonder". Keating – who by now had emerged as the lead singer and frontman – won the Ivor Novello Award for songwriting in 1997 for "Picture of You".
Where We Belong: 1998–99
Their third studio album, Where We Belong, was released in 1998 and featured Boyzone's writing abilities. It contained the hit singles "All That I Need" (which stayed for six weeks in the MTV Asia charts), "Baby Can I Hold You" (Tracy Chapman cover) and "No Matter What". Originally written for the Andrew Lloyd Webber stage musical Whistle Down the Wind, "No Matter What" was the group's best ever selling single and was voted Song of the Year, 1998. Since the song was also recorded by Meat Loaf, Boyzone shared stage with him to perform the song during his 1998 live concert in Dublin.
Their third studio album, Where We Belong, was released in 1998 and featured Boyzone's writing abilities. It contained the hit singles "All That I Need" (which stayed for six weeks in the MTV Asia charts), "Baby Can I Hold You" (Tracy Chapman cover) and "No Matter What". Originally written for the Andrew Lloyd Webber stage musical Whistle Down the Wind, "No Matter What" was the group's best ever selling single and was voted Song of the Year, 1998. Since the song was also recorded by Meat Loaf, Boyzone shared stage with him to perform the song during his 1998 live concert in Dublin.
Greatest hits and final performance before break: 1999–2000
In 1999, their greatest hits compilation, By Request, was released and was followed by another tour. In June 1999, Gately revealed that he was gay and was in love with the ex-Caught in the Act member Eloy de Jong. Also during this year Keating released his first solo single, "When You Say Nothing at All", an Alison Krauss song which he had recorded for the movie Notting Hill. By this time, after six years together and amid growing tensions behind the scenes, the group members decided to take some time off from Boyzone to pursue solo projects.
In 1999, their greatest hits compilation, By Request, was released and was followed by another tour. In June 1999, Gately revealed that he was gay and was in love with the ex-Caught in the Act member Eloy de Jong. Also during this year Keating released his first solo single, "When You Say Nothing at All", an Alison Krauss song which he had recorded for the movie Notting Hill. By this time, after six years together and amid growing tensions behind the scenes, the group members decided to take some time off from Boyzone to pursue solo projects.
Boyzone performed together for the last time in January 2000, they had sold more than 10 million records in total and all sixteen of their singles reached the UK top five and they became the first Irish act to have four number one hits in the United Kingdom charts. Their 1998 tour of Ireland broke all sales records when 35,000 tickets were sold out in four hours. At their height, Boyzone were one of the biggest-selling artists in music.
Back Again... No Matter What: 2007–09
On 5 November 2007, Keating confirmed that Boyzone would reunite for a special appearance on the BBC's annual fundraiser, Children in Need, performing a medley of hits, although had not yet commented on the possibility of a new tour or album. On 14 November 2007, it was reported that all five members of Boyzone were to begin a UK tour in May, which would be their first in seven years. Keating, who left the Irish boy band to pursue a solo career, joined the group for the series of concerts. On 16 November, Boyzone made a comeback appearance as part of Children In Need on BBC1 in the UK, with an Irish and UK tour announced for June 2008.
Back Again... No Matter What: 2007–09
On 5 November 2007, Keating confirmed that Boyzone would reunite for a special appearance on the BBC's annual fundraiser, Children in Need, performing a medley of hits, although had not yet commented on the possibility of a new tour or album. On 14 November 2007, it was reported that all five members of Boyzone were to begin a UK tour in May, which would be their first in seven years. Keating, who left the Irish boy band to pursue a solo career, joined the group for the series of concerts. On 16 November, Boyzone made a comeback appearance as part of Children In Need on BBC1 in the UK, with an Irish and UK tour announced for June 2008.
The group sold 200,000 tickets for the tour within three hours and sold 20,000 tickets on the first day of them going on sale for their concert in the RDS Dublin. Keating told the Daily Star: "We've been taking it easy on the Guinness and been out for dinners and just a couple of drinks. We're taking the tour plans very seriously. We're all on diets and we've been training in the gym every day. I'm probably the fittest now that I've ever been. I think we all look better now than before. I can't wait to be back on the road and all the guys feel the same."
Death of Stephen Gately
On 10 October 2009, Stephen Gately died at the age of 33 while on holiday in Mallorca with his civil partner Andrew Cowles. On 13 October 2009, AP reports that a post-mortem showed Gately died as a result of a pulmonary edema, or fluid in the lungs. The Balearic Islands Superior Justice Tribunal said in a statement. "The singer of the Irish group Boyzone died from natural causes, owing to an 'acute pulmonary edema'". Though still finding it difficult to come to terms with his sudden death Lynch has recently claimed that Gately died for a reason. He is reported as saying "I've got to understand that it's all for a reason. If I don't understand why then one day I'll be told.
Discography
Death of Stephen Gately
On 10 October 2009, Stephen Gately died at the age of 33 while on holiday in Mallorca with his civil partner Andrew Cowles. On 13 October 2009, AP reports that a post-mortem showed Gately died as a result of a pulmonary edema, or fluid in the lungs. The Balearic Islands Superior Justice Tribunal said in a statement. "The singer of the Irish group Boyzone died from natural causes, owing to an 'acute pulmonary edema'". Though still finding it difficult to come to terms with his sudden death Lynch has recently claimed that Gately died for a reason. He is reported as saying "I've got to understand that it's all for a reason. If I don't understand why then one day I'll be told.
Discography
* 1994: Said and Done
* 1996: A Different Beat
* 1998: Where We Belong
* 2010: Brother
The Best of Boyzone
* 1996: A Different Beat
* 1998: Where We Belong
* 2010: Brother
The Best of Boyzone
- Everyday I Love U
- Gave It All Away
- I Love The Way You Love Me
- Love Is A Hurrycane
- All That I Need
- Word (It's Only Word)
- Love Me For A Reason
- If Tommorow Never Comes
- Baby Can I Hold You Tonight
- You Need Me
- I Swear
- No Matter What feat Luciano Pavarotti
- Heaven Knows
- Will Be Yours
- You're My Angel
- Whe You Say Nothing At All
- Picture of You
- A Different Beat
- This Is Were I Belong
- Father and Son
- Isnt it A Wonder
- How Deep Is Your Love
- Key To My Live
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14 comments:
jadi ingat sama boysband backstreet boys yg lagunya "as long as you love me" dan "get down" sudah ada belum mas?
walau kurang paham dengan bahasanya, tapi lagu/musiknya enak di dengar :)
@Sukadi Brotoadmojo
maaf dengan bahasanya ini agar infolinks dapat bekerja he he he jadi ya harus pake english tpi kebanyakan pada nggak ngebaca tapi langsung donlot =))
One of the good boy bands I will always remember in my generation is BoyZone. Well, in the 90s boy bands reigned to the extreme. I still remember too BackStreet Boys as well as WestLife.
Hmmm...this is another memory lane...
@Mas Bugie
Untuk Backstreet Boys tunggu postingan selanjutnya Mas he he he makanya tetap setia di Tembang Lawas w0key, aQ ajak anda keMbali ke masa silam yang penuh kenangan =))
boyzone is my favourite boyband. nice share friend. and be careful with infolink :D
ane jd teringat masa lalu.. waktu itu.. haiyah malah curhat.. xexexe
wew ne lagu dah lawas banget ... jd kangen w ma band cakep2 ini wkwkwkw .... btw sory gan ane telat visit maaf yak
Boyzone, sebuah group band (vokaL) yg beranggotakan 5 cowok ganteng. kaLo saya sih enggak perLu ganteng, yg penting ngangenin aja pLus keren(peng).
@om rame
tnak oM, oM keren juga kuk he he he, mkasih ya udah ikutan nimbrung disini, ntar tak hubungi balik xixixixixi :)]
sayang aku ga' bisa bhs iggris,yaaa jd cuma ikutan corat-coret wae....he.he..he...
Weisss.. BOYZONE!!! Keren nih..
Btw, I STILL BELIEVE - MARIAH CAREY nya makasih yah.. :)
Happy blogging - Salam :)
Boysband yang dulu pernah ngetop banget nih...
jadi maLu nih di biLang keren, padahaL sih bener (pede-red). hihihi...
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