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LEO SAYER FALL OUT Saville Row - Top Of The Pops - America interest for Torrevieja's Lee ............................................................ By Andrew Atkinson Leo Sayer's hit 'One Man Band' was the misfortune of Lee Howard who lives on the outskirts of Torrevieja - after the singer-songwriter-entertainer did a u-turn on the release of the song.
Strength, unity, affection, encouragement and energy are some of the most repeated words in many of the hundreds of messages of support sent for patients who have been admitted to the Ribera Salud hospitals after contracting the COVID19 virus There is so much support for the patients for their bravery and their fight against a virus that, in addition to the physical difficulties which also force isolation; and to the medical staff for their dedication, their self-sacrifice and their courage as they attempt to stop this pandemic. Camaraderie is a rising quality and it has spread faster than the virus itself. That is why Ribera Salud has opted to group all actions related to this global health crisis on a single web page. "These messages brighten our day and make us feel very encouraged during these weeks of hard work," say the staff at Ribera Salud. The rsc.riberasalud.com website also gathers all the good wishes from individuals, groups and organisations for the staff of the Ribera Salud hospitals as well as with the patients
"I had a record contract with Chrysalis Records and 'One Man Band' was given to me by Leo Sayer and Adam Faith. I recorded it at Decca Studios, Tollington Park in London in 1973, produced by Thin Lizzy's producer Nick Tauber," Lee told me. "The arrangements were given, under the proviso by Faith that Leo Sayer wouldn't bring the song out as a single," said Lee, who has radio shows on BigFM and RTI in the UK. "My version of One Man Band was released, which picked up plays on the 'Beeb' (BBC). "However a week later Adam Faith 'phoned me at my mum's house, informing me Leo was now also going to release the song. "Leo Sayer's version went up the charts - and mine went down," said Lee, who had a fall out at the time with Leo and Faith. "We fell out at that time - but we're okay now," said Lee.
"My mum was gutted about 'One Man Band'. But that's the music business," said Lee.
"Adam Faith's 'phone call gave me the bad news. He was going to drive Leo back to Brighton, where Leo lived. "I was promised another record - but I went more into the record industry side. Chrysalis went on to play a big part of my life. "The funny thing is, I had a special suit made in Saville Row - to go on Top Of The Pops. And the American side came over to the UK to meet me. "They wanted to release the track in America - but thought a name change would be a good idea. Robert E Lee," said Lee. Sayer, 71, who revealed in 2019 he lost £5m in the music industry, in a career spanning over four decades, is an Australian citizen, resident in Plainlands, Queensland.
Just A Boy at 70 Tour 2019. Sayer's manager Adam Faith, singer-actor, sadly died following a heart attack, aged 62, in 2003. "I'm now thankful, as I'm still involved in various projects, both in europe and even more so in the UK," said Lee. Lee recalled his 'phone call from Adam Faith - and the response from his mother: "My mum was gutted about 'One Man Band'. That's the music business," added Lee. LEO SAYER One man band ‘U-Turn’
Sayer's first manager was Adam Faith who signed him for Chrysalis (UK) and Warner Bros (USA) in 1973. One Man Band went to No.6 in the UK charts in 1974. Sayer, You Make Me Feel Like Dancing Grammy Award winning star, staged
Romeo and Juliet ’ postponed at Auditorium The ballet 'Romeo y Julieta', scheduled to take place at the Torrevieja Auditorium on 16 May has been postponed to July 18. The Moscow Ballet will put on the performance when the state of alarm ends. ‘Romeo and Juliet’ is one of the most emblematic works of the Moscow Ballet repertoire. Based on the work of William Shakespeare and with music by Sergei Prokofiev, this is undoubtedly one of the most popular ballets in the world. It is a story of two young people, Romeo and Juliet, who fall hopelessly in love while their respective families, the Montescos and the Capulets, maintain a bitter rivalry in Verona. Amid
the family brawls the young lovers plot to escape together, heading to their tragic final destination. The tickets that were purchased for the original performance are valid for the new dates. Alternatively, if not convenient, clients may request a refund.
